County Championship Matches 2023/2024 

 

 

13th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Cadet 1st Team

The Sussex Cadet 1st Team in the Premier Division, were in action over the weekend of the 24th/25th February at Wood Green, Wednesbury. 

The Team consisting of Ryan Goodier, Angus Priestley-Tonner, Finley Aitken, Bly Twomey and Kate Smith for both days and on their return to the Premier Division finished a good 4th. There were wins against Cheshire (9-1), Derbyshire (6-4), Lancashire (7-3), Draws with Warwickshire (5-5) and Surrey (5-5) and losses to Middlesex (7-3) and Essex (7-3).  Respectively, matches won/total played were as follows - Ryan Goodier (11/14), Angus Preistley-Tonner (7/14), Finley Aitken (5/14), Bly Twomey (11/14) and Kate Smith (4/14)

13th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Senior 3rd Team

The Sussex Senior 3rd Team was in action in Division 2B at Cippenham over the weekend of the 3rd/4th February. The Team across both days consisted of Daniel Pound, Alex Robinson, Domagoj Glad, Sarah Jane Hiditch, Holly Holder, Mark Collins and Geogina Hunter. There were only 5 matches since the Division had only 6 Teams. There wins against Norfolk (8-2), Berkshire 2 (10-0), a draw against Buckingham shire (5-5), and losses against Bedfordshire (7-3) and Kent 2 (6-4). The Team finished 4th.

The detailed scores are on the County Championship Website on the following link - County Championships | TT Leagues

13th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Senior 2nd Team

The Sussex Senior 2nd Team was in action in Division 1B at BATTS in Harlow over the weekend of the 9th/10th March and Sally Hughes provided the following information.

The Team on the Saturday 9th March consisted of Jake Collins (making his debut having relocated from Surrey), Harry Yip, Graham Beaney, Sally Hughes and Holly Holder. There were 4 matches on the Saturday with wins against Avon (7-3), Hertfordshire (6-4) and draws with Surrey 2 (5-5) and Middlesex 2 (5-5),

On the Sunday 10th March the Team consisted of Rory Scott, Daniel Pound, Adam Todd, Lynne Trussell, Sally Hughes with losses against Berkshire (6-4), and Norfolk (6-4) and also a loss to a powerful Suffolk (2-8) the eventual winners of the Division. The Sussex 2 Team finished in a very good 3rd place.

The detailed scores are not yet on the County Championship Website on the following link - County Championships | TT Leagues - and so there could be changes although not expected.

12th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Over 60's First Team

The Sussex Over 60's First Team completed their fixtures over the weekend of 9th and 10th March at Milton Keynes. Representing Sussex were Peter Bartram, Steve Barby, David Steel and Christine Wicks. There were defeats to Kent 1, Leicestershire and Cheshire 1 by 7-3 and a 5-5 draw with Essex 1. With only one win on the first weekend in December the end result was a 7th position in the table of 8 Teams and hence relegation from the Premier Division. There is a full report on the County Championship Website as follows:

https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/article/over-60spremierweekend-kentmakeitthree-in-a-row

10th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Sussex Junior 1st and 2nd Teams

The Sussex Junior 1st and 2nd Teams in Division 1B were in action over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of March with matches on home ground at the Triangle Leisure Centre Burgess Hill.

The Sussex 1st Team ended up winning their matches and hence the Division and promotion back to the Premier Division and so gratulations to them and all participants playing for Sussex.

Please find a comprehensive Report produced by Peter Baldwin the Junior Match Secretary.

8th January 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Rankings Over 40 and Over 60 Men and Women

There have neem some m

inor changes to the rankings that were published early November, and the following versions were compiled by Tony Catt, Veteran Match Secretary, late November and early December. These are registered with TTE for the County Championships Matches - Men Over 40, Men Over 60, Women Over 40, and Women Over 60

24th December 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 -  Status of Sussex Teams

Please find below a summary of where the Sussex County Teams are at halfway through the season. 

Detailed results and Information can be found on the following link: https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/

Senior Teams

The Senior 1st Team in the Premier Division were in action on the weekend of the 18th and 19th November at the Milton Keynes TTC. The team consisted of, with the matches won out of total played, Joshua (5/6) and Jack Bennett (5/6), George Hazell (3/6), Lois Peake (6/6) and Letiitia McMullen (5/6). As a result, there were 3 wins - 9-1 against Leicestershire 1, 9-1 against Lancashire 1, and 6-4 against Essex 1. The results put the team top and the next round of matches are scheduled for the weekend of the 3rd and 4th February at the Draycott TTC. 

The Senior 2nd Team in Division 1B has not yet played any matches and the Senior 3rd Team in Division 2B are at Cippenham on the 3rd and 4th February.

Veteran Teams

The Veteran 1st Team in the Premier Division were in action on the 3rd December at the Ashford TTC. The team consisted of, with the matches won out of total played, Paul Cater (3/4), Ritchie Venner (3/6), Lewis Mayhew (2/4), Rose Rainton (1/3) and Rory Scott (1/4). As a result there was 1 Draw and 2 losses as follows - 2-8 against Hertfordshire 1, 5 - 5 against Kent 1, and 4 - 6 against Yorkshire 1. The results put the team and the next round of matches are scheduled for the weekend of the 27th and 28th January at the Draycott TTC. 

The Veteran 2nd and 3rd Teams are in the same Division 2C and were in action on the 2nd December at BATTS in Harlow. The 2nd Team consisted of Johnny Clarke (2/4), Fawzi Yousif (2/4), Sarah Jane Hiditch (2/2), and Richard Cosens (1/4) and with wins of 6 - 4 against Hertfordshire 3 and Kent 4 they are 3rd in the Table. The 3rd Team consisted of Richard Hazell (2/4), Phil Nicholls (2/4), Lynne Trusell (1/2) and Faldie Adams (0/4). The results were a 5 - 5 draw with Oxfordshire 1 and 4 - 6 loss to Essex 2 and they are 5th in the Table of 8 Teams.

The Veteran 2nd and 3rd Teams are in action both on the 21st January when they play each other at BATTS, and on 27th January when they play other Teams again at BATTS.

Over 60's Teams

The Over 60's 1st Team in the Premier Division were in action on the 3rd December at the Milton Keynes TTC. The team consisted of, with the matches won out of total played, Peter Bartram (5/6), Christine Wicks (1/3), Fawzi Yousif (1/5) and Glyn Hydes (0/5) with a win 6 - 4 against Bedfordshire 1, and losses to Hertfordshire 1, 4 - 6, and to Lancashire 3 - 7. They are 6th in the Table out of 8 Teams. They play next in early March.

For the Over 60's 2nd Team, they played on the 28th October - please see News Item below for the 5th November.  They play next on the 17th February at BATTS in Harlow.

Junior Teams

The Junior 1st and 2nd Teams are in Division 1B but have not yet played any matches. It is believed that this has been arranged for the 3rd and 4th March at the Triangle Leisure Centre although this is being shown as the 16th/17th March on the County Championship Website - clarification with Junior Match Secretary taking place.

The Junior 3rd Team in Division 2C played their first round of matches in Harlow on the 8th October - please see report below dated 3rd October. The next round of matches are on the 17th March at BATTS in Harlow.

Cadet Teams

The Cadet 1st Team is in the Premier Division and as yet not played any matches - these are set for 24th/25th February in Wednesbury

The Cadet 2nd Team in Division 1A played their first round or matches on the 21st October at Byng Hall. They won one against Kent (9 - 1) and lost to Kent 1 (2 - 8) and Essex 2 (9 - 1). The players were Finley Aitken (4/6), Will Etridge (2/6), Oisin Shihab (2/6), Meba Endaskew (2/5) and Makia Gamela (1/5) - see report dated 13th November below. They are 6th in the Table out of 8 Teams. The next round of matches is on the 21st January at New House Sports & Youth Centre.

13th November 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Status

The Over 60's second team were in action on the 28th October in Division 1B at BATTS in Harlow and the Junior third team were in action on the 8th October in Division 2C also at BATTS, and the reports can be found in news items below.

The Cadet first team played on the 21st October at Byng Hall in Tunbridge Wells (won 1, lost 2) and the O60's Premier team played at Milton Keynes on the 5th November (won 1 and lost 2) - details will be available soon.

The status of all teams can be found for all County Championship Teams on the following website: 

https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/ 

5th November 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Over 60's Team - Results

The Over 60's 2nd Team in Division 1 were in action on the 28th October at Batts in Harlow. The team consisting of Fawzi Yousif, Johnny Clarke Tony Catt and Sheila King did not have a good day losing to Bucks 9-1, 10-0 to Surrey 1, and 9-1 to Kent 2. Please click on the links for the Scorecards.

5th November 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Rankings Over 40 and Over 60 Men and Women

Please find the rankings that were produced and registered with TTE for the County Championships Matches - Men Over 40, Men Over 60, Women Over 40, and Women Over 60

23rd October, 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Junior 3rd Team - Results

The Junior 3rd Team in Division 2C played their first matches on Sunday 8th October at Batts in Harlow. Please see the Score Cards. There was a loss to Surrey 3 (4-6), and loss to Kent 2 (7 - 3) and a draw (5 - 5) with Herts> The Sussex players were Monty Mason, Angus Priestley-Toner, Evan Eskine, Kate Smith and Hasali Kurppuarachchi.

August 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Draft Fixtures

The draft fixtures have been published and for the Sussex Teams the latest information is as follows:

NOTE that other than for Premier Division Fixtures, dates subject to change also.

Cadets

  • Sussex 1 - Premier Division - 24th/25th February, Venue Wood Green, Wednesbury;
  • Sussex 2 - Division 1BA - Saturday 21st October (Venue TBC), Sunday 21st January (Venue TBC) and Sunday 25th February (Venue TBC); 

Juniors

  • Junior 1 & Junior 2 - Division 1B - Sunday 8th October (Venue TBC), Saturday 25th November (Venue TBC) and Sunday 17th March (Venue TBC)
  • Junior 3 - Division 2C - Sunday 8th October (Venue TBC), Saturday 25th November (Venue TBC) and Sunday 17th March (Venue TBC)

Senior

  • Senior 1 - Premier - Saturday/Sunday 18th/19th November (Milton Keynes TTC), and Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th February (Draycott TTC, Derbyshire);
  • Senior 2 - Division 1B - Sunday 19th November (Venue TBC), Saturday 3rd February (Venue TBC), and Saturday 9th March (Venue TBC);
  • Senior 3 - Division 2B - Sunday 19th November (Venue TBC), Saturday 3rd February (Venue TBC), and Saturday 9th March (Venue TBC);

Veteran

  • Veteran 1 - Premier - Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd December (Ashford TTC), and Saturday/Sunday 27th/28th January (Draycott TTC, Derbyshire);
  • Veteran 2 & 3 - Divisions 2C - Saturday 2nd December (Venue TBC), Saturday 27th January (Venue TBC), and Saturday 13th April (Venue TBC);

Over 60's

  • Over 60's 1 - Premier - Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th December (Milton Keynes TTC), and Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th March (Milton Keynes TTC);
  • Over 60's 2 - Division 1B - Saturday 28th October (Venue TBC), Saturday 16th December (Venue TBC), and Saturday 17th February (Venue TBC);

Please see further Information and where there are further links to the dedicated TT League Manager for the Competition. Updates on Fixtures, Venues and subsequently Results can be viewed. For ease of reference the link is as follows: https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/

Previous News Items Prior July 2023 

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