Belize Table Tennis Association
"Developing the sport of table tennis"
Sunday November 27, 2011
The Belize Natural Energy (BNE) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS took place yesterday, Sunday November 27, 2011 at the BES Auditorium.
With some 70+ players taking part, the event "kicked off" at 9:00AM with table tennis action in Men Singles, Ladies singles, Mixed Doubles, Mens doubles, and 15Under Cadet divisions.
As per tradition, this NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP is a "knock out' type competition, with the "strongest" surviving through to the end.
For the first time the 15UNDER CADET division included over 22 young and upcoming "junior/cadet" players vying for the NATIONAL 15UNDER CADET "title".
In the MENS SINGLES division, the top seed players did make it to the end, with the exception of the #2 Rated player Zhi Chen who lost by a huge "upset to Tyrone Tun. This lost opened up the bottom half of the draw to new possibilities. Making it to the semi-finals were top ranked, Nel Ayuso, Tux Vasquez, Carlos Cui and Hector Lopez.
the results were as follows:
MEN SINGLES (SEE FINAL RESULTS)
1st - Nel Ayuso
2nd - Carlos Cui
3rd - Tux vasquez
4th - Hector Lopez
The ladies singles also saw some good table tennis matches with several "new comers" taking part.
Top seed, and last years NATIONAL CHAMPION once again repeated her victory.
LADIES SINGLES (SEE FINAL RESULTS)
1st - Petie Matus
2nd - Tyola Casimero
3rd - Kayla Arnold
4th - Karen Carbis
In the 15UNDER/CADET division, some 22 young and energetic players took part, with the top seed players advancing to the finals.
In the end, Harim Ochaeta, top seed 15UNDER/CADET player took home the "title.
15UNDER/CADET (SEE FINAL RESULTS)
1st - Harim Ochaeta
2nd - Ashar Arthurs
3rd - Matthew Usher
4th - Gian Lisbey
The Mens Doubles started out with 8 doubles teams competing for the NATIONAL TITLE. With a mix of top seed players, the champions from last year made it to the end, defending their title for the second year in a row.
MENS DOUBLES (SEE FINAL RESULTS)
1st - Nel Ayuso/Ernesto Rivero
2nd - Hector Lopez/Carlos cui
3rd - Tux Vasquez/Tyrone Tun
4th - Jorge Espat/Mike Rivero
Last but not the least, the MIXED DOUBLES category also saw some new comers teaming up with top seed players to compete for this title. This competition concluded with last years Champions once again repeating as Champions.
MIXED DOUBLES (SEE FINAL RESULTS)
1st - Petie Matus/Tux Vasquez
2nd - Tyola Casimero/NIck Martin
3rd - Esperanza Leal/Jorge Espat
4th - Kayla Arnold/Moses Babb
The competition ended around 6:00 PM with trophies awarded to all the winners courtesy Belize Natural Energy, sponsors of the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP for a second year.
We thank the sponsors, players, spectators and organizers of the competition for making this event possible.
Trophies were presented by the VP of the BTTA Executive, along with Mrs Marion Usher who was kind enough to assist us in these presentations.
the president of the BTTA closed the event with announcements of this "year in review" and promised an even more active "tournament schedule" for next year.
We close this 2011 year of activities by wishing each and everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. We look forward 2012 to continue the development of table tennis in Belize.
With the help of everyone, we can certainly do much more in the development.
"the development continues....!!!"
EDITOR
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ITTF Level 1 Coaching Course 2011
November 18 - 21, 2011
ITTF Level 1 Coaching Course concludes.....
Under the guidance of ITTF Coach Rafael Armindariz, some 18 table tennis coaches undertook and completed the 4 day (30 hour) ITTF Level 1 Coaching certification course sponsored by the ITTF Development Program.
The course was intense and very interactive for the participants. Included in the participants were over 60% primary school teachers who are included in the upcoming "Primary School Table Tennis Initiative" to be completed in 2012. Some 6 Primary Schools have been selected to be included in this initiative. Tables will be provided to these schools and the teackers/coaches will be able to return to their respective schools to implement and develop the soprt of table tennis.
Of all the participants that started the course, 100% completed the training.
Once they complete their required 30 hours of coaching, ITTF Level 1 Certifications will be provided and they will also be listed on the ITTF web site as Official ITTF Level 1 Coaches for Belize.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARTICIPANTS AND FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!!
"the development continues.....!!!!!"
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St. Johns College (SJC) INAUGURATION Tournament - 2011
November 12, 2011
The tournament was held at the Belize Elementary Auditorium "the home of table tennis", starting at around 2:00Pm and ending past 6:30Pm in the evening.
Obviously a "success" the auditorium was filled with students and supporting family and class mates who were there to support their favorite player. With the assistance of Yasser Musa, the clubs coordinator, a total of 59 young and energetic table tennis players were present and ready to compete in this "first of a kind" event. Ranging from ages 12 to about 15, this is definitely a large group of young players now added to the "table tennis" family. The BTTA is proud to be able to have such an addition.
The tournament comprised of a initial ROUND ROBIN competition in three categories. ADVANCE, INTERMEDIATE & BEGINNERS. After over 97 matches in the ROUND ROBIN round, the winners in the different groups then advanced to the final DOUBLE ELIMINATION final round in each category.
The DOUBLE ELIMINATION saw another 43 matches. In the end, the results were as follows:
ADVANCE
1st. - Yasser Musa
2nd - John Le
3rd - Aaron Stock
4th - Khalid Musa
INTERNEDIATE
1st - Jason Chan
2nd - Mishek Musa
3rd - Gavin Wong
4th - Harold Nava
BEGINNERS
1st - Joshua Parham
2nd - Nick Chang
3rd - Falen Miles
4th - Fabio Carballo
Medals were awarded to all winners.
Details of DOUBLE ELIMINATION finals are attach, as well as a photo of all the winners.
More photos can be seen on "belizetabletennis.com" later on in the day.
Labeled a "great success", this inaugural tournament now brings "new blood" into the table tennis sport in Belize.
Participation was absolutely overwhelming with 59 young players and a grand total of 140 matches played in this tournament.
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners, as well as to the organizers from the college.
Thank you to all players, and spectators who made this event a great success. We look forward to much more competition in the young category of table tennis players.
Large group of young table tennis players from SJC.
Photo of participants in the SJC Inauguration Tournament held this past Saturday November 12, 2011 @ BES Auditotium
click below for final results:
(click on images above for more photos...........)
"the development continues....!!!!"
EDITOR
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2011 brothers habet team league
2011 brothers HABET TEAM LEAGUE
FINAL 4 CONCLUDES
Sunday November 13, 2011
1st DIVISION WINNERS
2nd DIVISION WINNERS
(click for FINAL 4 DRAW .... )
Sunday November 13, 2011This past Sunday saw the conclusion of the 2011 brothers HABET TABLE TENNIS TEAM LEAGUE at the BES auditorium.
With the ROUND ROBIN of some 14 teams concluded a week ago, the FINAL 4 teams in each division were present to decide the WINNERS.
The morning saw the semi-final round of the KNOCK OUT competition to see what positions each teams would move into. The afternoon session saw the FINALS in both divisions.
With lots of excitement and spectators to cheer on their favorite teams, the results were as follows:
1st DIVISION
1st - Garage#1
2nd - Hurricane
3rd - Rivero Welders
4th - Racqueteers
2nd DIVISION
1st - Garage#2
2nd - Tallawah
3rd - Fantastic 4
4th - Terminators
KNOCKOUT details attach for easy reference, along with photos of the winners.
More photos available on "belizetabletennis.com" later on today.
On hand to present awards to the winners was the SPONSOR representative Mr. Tony Habet who was happy and proud to be a part of the development of table tennis in Belize. He pledged the continued support of his company in this event for next year, and for as long as it is possible for his company to continue the sponsorship of this TEAM LEAGUE event.
The BTTA president thanked the sponsors as well as all the participants and the spectators who came out for the FINALS, as well as for all the games since the beginning of this event in September.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners as well as thanks to all participants and spectators who made this event possible.
A big THANK YOU again to the the SPONSORS brothers HABET for again making this event possible.
With the conclusion of this event, the last and final event comes up in two weeks time. The 2011 BNE NATIONAL TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS will take place during the weekend of November 26 & 27, 2011 at BES Auditorium.
2011 is closing with a full schedule of tournaments, and we look forward to 2012 for another full year of events.
"the development continues....!!"
EDITOR
Sunday November 6, 2011
Today was the final day in the Round Robin competition round of the 2011 brothers HABET TEAM LEAGUE. The day was filled with table tennis team league matches with a total of 8 team matches taking place. Starting at 9:00 AM, the first matches took place in the morning, with the second set starting off at 2:00PM in the afternoon. At about 5:00PM the last in the series of the ROUND ROBIN competition was completed.
Results of today's matches in the 1 DIVISION were:
Garage#1 defeated CUZ ( 5 - 2 )
Racqueteers defeated Hurricane ( 5 - 1 )
Riveros Welders defeated Suga City (D/F)
Racqueteers defeated Riveros Welders ( 5 - 3 )
CUZ defeated Suga City (D/F)
In the 2nd DIVISION matches, the results were:
Tallawah defeated Fantastic 4 ( 5 - 2 )
BDF Spin Kings defeated Turds ( 5 - 2 )
Garage#2 defeated Terminators ( 5 - 3 )
Tallawah defeated BDF Spin Kings ( 5 - 1 )
Garage#2 defeated Fantastic 4 ( 5 - 3 )
With the ROUND ROBIN competition round now completed, today ended with the results of which teams will advance to the FINAL 4 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND in each DIVISION.
Advancing in the 1 DIVISION are:
1st Place - Racqueteers (UNDEFEATED)
2nd Place - Hurricanes
3rd Place - Garage #1
4th Place - Riveros Welders
In the 2nd DIVISION the following teams also advance.
1st Place - Garage#2 (UNDEFEATED)
2nd Place - Tallawah
3rd Place - Terminators
4th Place - Fantastic 4
See final Round Robin results......@ "http://www.belizetabletennis.
The FINAL 4 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND will consist of a KNOCKOUT COMPETITION in each division.
See FINAL 4 @ "http://www.belizetabletennis.
FINAL 4 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND takes place next Sunday, November 13, 2011 @ 9:00 AM @ BES Auditorium.
Saunday October 16, 2011
This past Sunday, October 16, 2011 saw the continuation of the 2011 brothers HABET TABLE TENNIS TEAM LEAGUE @ the BES Auditorium. With both morning and afternoon games, the day was fill with table tennis action. Ending around 7:00 PM in the night.
Competition was fill especially in the SECOND DIVISION, as two teams in the FIRST DIVISION were "no-show".
The results of the morning games were as follows:
FIRST DIVISION
HURRICANE defeated CUZ 5 - 4
RIVERO WELDERS default over NO MERCY (D/F 5 - 0)
GARAGE#1 default over SUGA CITY (D/F 5 - 0)
SECOND DIVISION
TALLAWAH defeated TERMINATOR 5 - 2
FANTASTIC 4 defeated JET AMP 5 - 1
In the afternoon/evening games, the games continued with the following results:
FIRST DIVISION
CUZ default over NO MERCY (D/F 5 - 0)
GARAGE#1 defeated HURRICANES 5 - 3
RACQUETEERS defaulted over SUGA CITY (D/F 5 - 0)
SECOND DIVISION
TALLAWAH defeated TURDS 5 -0
BDF SPIN KINGS defeated JET AMPS 5 - 2FANTASTIC4 defeated TERMINATORS 5 - 3
GARAGE#2 defeated BFD SPIN KINGS 5 - 4
JETAMPS defeated TURDS 5 - 0
Due to scheduling and venue availability, a break will now take place, and the games will continue on Sunday November 6, 2011, when all teams shall play their last matches to determine who goes into the FINAL 4 "KNOCK OUT" event to then take place on Sunday November 13, 2011.
EDITOR
Saturday October 8, 2011
Saturday October 1, 2011
The brothers HABET TEAM LEAGUE continued this weekend with two matches in the Second Division played, with the following results:
1st DIVISION
Garage#1 defeat No Mercy - D/F
2nd DIVISION
Garage #2 defeated Jet Amps - 5 - 0
Terminators defeated BDF Spin Kings - 5 - 0
Tournament continues this Saturday with 5 matches on the calendar.
Sunday September 25, 2011
The 2011 brothers HABET TEAM LEAGUE "kicked off" this Sunday with 7 - 1st Division and 8 - 2nd Division Teams lining up for this years competition. A total of 15 teams and some 60 individual players.
With the opening ceremony and the Belize National Anthem performed by Carlos Cui and his violin trio completed, the sponsors representative Mr. Tony Habet from brothers HABET gave the opening remarks. He commended the Belize Table Tennis Association for a job well done, and also assured the association and audience present of his companies commitment as sponsors of the annual Team League.
With the ceremonies and opening remarks all completed the games began. With the full tournament schedule in place, teams were ready to challenge each other as outlined in the schedule.
In the morning segment of competition, we saw the following games and subsequent results:
1st DIVISION
Racqueteers defeating Garage#1 - 5 - 4
No Mercy defeating Suga City - 5 - 2
Hurricane defeating Riveros Welding - 5 - 1
2nd DIVISION
Fantastic4 defeating Turds - 5 - 1
Garage#2 defeating Tallawah - 5 -2
Terminator defeating JetAmp - 5 - 0
The afternoon segment of competition saw the following games and results:
1st DIVISION
Racqueteers defeating CUZ - 5 - 3
Riveros Welding defeating Garage#1 - 5 - 4
Hurricane defeating No Mercy - 5 - 4
2nd DIVISION
Tallawah defeating JetAmp - 5 - 0
Terminator defeating Tudors - 5 - 0
(CLICK FOR UPDATED ROUND ROBIN RESULTS...)
The competition will comprise of a first ROUND ROBIN competition among all teams in both divisions, from which the top four teams in each DIVISION will advance to the FINAL 4 KNOCK OUT round to determine the winners in each DIVISION.
The tournament continues next Saturday, October 1, 2011. Click here to see full schedule of games
EDITOR
THE DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES.........!!!!
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October 28, 2011
The latest Table Tennis Club to be added to the BTTA is the SJC Table Tennis Club. Under the leadership of Yasser Musa, over some 50 students have registered as members of the club. A day of tournament to inagurate the club into the BTTA is scheduled for Saturday November 12, 2011 @ the BES auditorium.
Students in action at the SJC Table Tennis Club.
Coordinator Yasser Musa with student...
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2011 BELIZE CHINESE OPEN TOURNAMENT
2011 summer table tennis tournament
Sunday August 7, 2011
The 2011 SUMMER TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT, sponsored by Barrow & Williams concluded on Sunday August 7, 2011 after a full day of competitive table tennis.
Tux Vasquez with ITTF Instructor Francisco Seijas fromVenezuela
July 31, 2011
After a full 7 days in El Salvador, Tux Vasquez, successfully completed the ITTF Level 2 Coaching Certification issued by the ITTF. The course consisted of both practical and theory, and included a final examination process. This Level 2 Certification is the first in Belize, and can be added to the 12 Level 1 Certified coaches the BTTA currently have.
It is very important for the BTTA to accomplish these coaching certifications, as it will help in the development of our players in the future.
"the development continues.......!!!"
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Sunday June 26, 2011
The Belize Elementary Auditorium was the place for table tennis action this past Sunday, June 26. 2011.
Following the playing of the Belize National Anthem by Carlos Cui and his trio, the action started at about 9:30 on a total of 11 tables used for the first Round Robin section of the tournament.
Also on hand as invited guest and also a participant in the event was the US Ambassador, Mr. Vinai Thummalapally who gave a few words at the opening ceremony. He is a table tennis fan, and hopefully we shall see more of the ambassador in the tournaments to come.
With some 50 or so players competing for the 4 different divisions of the tournament, each division started competing in their respective category.
The Round Robin competition saw the top two from each group advance to the final DOUBLE ELIMINATION round to determine the overall winners of each division.
In the A Division, the 4 top players, Nel Ayuso, Carlos Cui, Tux Vasquez, and Ernesto Rivero advanced to the DOUBLE ELIMINATION final round.
After an exciting final match, the results were as follows:
A - DIVISION
1st - Nelito Ayuso
2nd - Tux Vasquez
3rd - Carlos Cui
4th - Ernesto Rivero
In the B Division, the top 16 players advanced to the final DOUBLE ELIMINATION round, and after some very exciting and closely contested matches, the top 4 ended up competing for the final 4 positions.
the results were as follows:
B - DIVISION
1st - Ernesto Rivero
2nd - NIcholas Martin
3rd - Gabriel Guerrero
4th - Hollis Parham
In the C Division, 8 players advanced to the final DOUBLE ELIMINATION round. with the final 4 ending up taking the top spots of this division.
the winners are:
C - DIVISION
1st - Mike Rivero
2nd - Harold Young
3rd - Marion Usher
4th - Clifton Williams
In the 15 Under/CADET division, we were again treated to some very good competition between the kids, who are the future of this sport. A few "new comers" were on hand to "threaten" the top spots. However, in the end the, the better players were victorious with the top 4 taking the top spots.
The winners ended up as follows.
15UNDER/CADET - DIVISION
1st - Harim Ochaeta
2nd - Ashar Arthurs
3rd - Matthew Usher
4th - Orville Leal
After a very long day of competition, the tournament came to an end around 7:00PM, with all the winners being awarded medals in their respective divisions.
On hand to present the awards was Mr. Marlon Kuylen, representing the sponsors RF&G Insurance who delivered medals to all the winners, and also commented on the continued sponsorship of the event in 2012 and beyond.
We sincerely thank the sponsors, the players, organizers, spectators, and the media who all made this tournament a great success.
More details, including the final results and photos will be available later on, via emails, as well as on our web site.
"the development continues.......!!!"
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EDITOR
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ariel guerrero honored by belize olympic committee
Tuesday June 21, 2011 - Holy Redeemer Parish Hall
Dear members and affiliates,
It was a night of honor and encouragement this past Tuesday night at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall where the Belize Olympic Committee celebrated their Night of Honors to Umpires/Referees/Judges. The Patron was the Governor General of Belize, Sir Colville Young.
For the Belize Table Tennis Association, it was encouraging and an honor to have "one of our own" presented and honored with such an award.
Mr. Ariel Guerrero, an ITTF/ULTM Certified Umpire/Referee, was the man of the hour. He was honored by the Belize Olympic Committee.
Below is the "write-up" provided and offered in his honor at the Awards Night. .
"ARIEL GUERRERO – REFEREE
Since the inception of the Belize Table Tennis Association in early 2008, the executive and its members have remained focused on reviving and building the sport in Belize. Mr. Ariel Guerrero has undoubtedly been one of the key members that has, and continues to contribute significantly to the development of the sport in Belize.
Though a table tennis player himself, Ariel became a member of the BTTA with the primary focus of helping to structure and manage the technical side of the sport rather competing in tournaments. He enrolled and successfully completed Certification courses in Umpiring, Refereeing and Coaching. He was nominated and appointed Chair of the Tournament Committee, and today continues to serve as Head Referee at national tournaments. He has studied and keenly familiarized himself with the rules of the sport and is leaned upon as the BTTA’s ‘reference person’ for tournament regulations and dispute resolution. Ariel, an avid computer programmer, is responsible for preparing all tournament schedules, providing a precise schedule of matches (time, table number and opponent) for each individual participant. This has also helped the Association tremendously in the smooth flowing execution of tournaments. Furthermore, he has created formulated spreadsheets to record matches and ranking of players on a real-time basis during tournaments. Ariel is truly an asset to the BTTA, and is truly deserving of this award.
BTTA"
We CONGRATULATE Ariel on this accomplishment, and thank him for all his work he has provided to the BTTA, and continues to provide.
"the development continues.............!!!"
EDITOR
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BNE IN FULL SUPPORT OF BTTA AND TABLE TENNIS
Wednesday April 20, 2011
Yesterday, April 20, 2011, was a historic and important day in the continued development of the Belize Table Tennis Association.
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Sunday March 27, 2011
Table Tennis Robot introduced to training sessions.
Saturday February 12, 2011
Coach Ted Marin looks on as junior player uses the IPong .
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Group at Robot training session & ITTF Level 1 Coach Ted Marin
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2011 RF&G 1st bi-annual national ranking tournament
SUNDAY MARCH 13, 2011
Guatemala City, Jan. 28, 2011
(far left)- President Tux Vasquez & Director Hector Lopez at Central American Teble Tennis Federation General Assembly - Guatemala City 2011
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NEW PRESIDENT ELECT FOR CENTRAL AMERICA
Mr. Leonel Aguilar - El Salvador
(left to right) BTTA President- Tux Vasquez, Newly elected Central American President - Leonel Aguilar & BTTA Director Hector Lopez
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BTTA President & BTTA Director at CA General Assembly
Guatemala City - January 28, 2011
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