Belize Table Tennis Association
"Developing the sport of table tennis"
BTTA EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sunday December 7, 2014
The Belize Table Tennis Association introduces its latest initiative in the development of sports among our junior players.
The BTTA EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is introduced to encourage junior players to "do well and stay in school" as well as to remain active in the sport of table tennis.
A monetary contribution is awarded to the "Junior Player of the Year" to assist with educational expenses over a 4 year period.
Funds are provided by the BTTA as a show of "giving back to the youths" for remaining interested in our favorite sport of table tennis.
Our junior players are the "future" of our sport!!!
2014 RECIPIENT - LATRELL SOLIS
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2014 junior player of the year
Sunday December 7, 2014
2014 JUNIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR - LATRELLSOLIS
Awarded to the top Junior Player of 2014. Having competed and maintained a top position among the junior players. Ranked 1st Junior in 2014 and having won or finish in the top spot in several of the main tournaments of 2014.
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2014 bne senior national championships
Sunday December 7, 2014
The 2014 BNE National Championships took place this past Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the BES Auditorium. Over 50 players came out to compete across four categories; the Men's Singles Event, Female Singles Event, Men's Doubles Event and Mixed Doubles Event.
In the Men's Singles category, 32 Males competed for the top spot. Tyrone Tun, Zhi Chen, Billy Musa Jr, and Sen Sen were this year's top seeds going into the event. Billy Musa Jr. was unable to make the event leaving the draw open for other players to step up to the plate and try to make their way to the finals. In the top half, Top Junior player Latrell Solis did just this, making his "run" beating out Daryl Palacio (3-0), SP Chen in the Round of 16 (3 - 0), and Taye Parkinson (one of our youngest junior players, only 9) in the quarterfinals (3-1). Unfortunately, his run came to an end in the semis against Top seed Tyrone Tun, but not without first putting up a fight in what turned out to be quite an impressive match. Latrell opened the match playing very aggressively, winning the first game 11 - 6. Tyrone answered by counterattacking, winning the next game 11 - 8. Latrell regained his focus in the third game and took that 11 - 7. Tyrone then changed his strategy a bit and began playing a bit more conservatively, winning points by forcing the error. He took the penultimate game 11 - 6. With the the score now tied 2-2, both players had to bring out their best game in order to move on to the finals. In the end experience won with Tyrone Tun doing just enough to hold off Latrell's attacks while playing aggressively himself finishing the game 11 - 8. Tyrone Tun moved on into the finals.
In the bottom half, Jorge Espat made a grand comeback after experiencing some poor results over the course of the Brother's Habet Team League Tournament wish recently finished just over a month ago. He made his way to semis beating Cody Rivero (3 - 1), upsetting seed No. 4 Sen Sen in the Round of 16 (12-10, 9-11, 12-10, 9-11, 11-4), and beating 5th seeded player Nicholas Martin (3-0) in the Quarter Finals. Jorge Espat's impressive run came to an end in the semis losing 3 - 0 to No. 1 seed Zhi Chen. Zhi Chen made it into the finals beating out Asyel Lopez 3 - 0, Jason Lin in the Round of 16 (3-0), Joshua Gegg in the Quarterfinals (3-1), and Jorge Espat in the Semis.
In the finals, Top Seed and defending champion Tyrone Tun played seed No.2 Zhi Chen for the title of the 2014 BNE National Champion. Zhi Chen proved victorious with a convincing win of 3 - 0.
The Final Results were as follows:
1st Place - Zhi Chen
2nd Place - Tyrone Tun
3rd Place - Jorge Espat & Latrell Solis
In the Women's Singles Petie Matus and Su Sen came in as the top seeds. Like in the Men's Singles, both top seeds made it into the finals. Petie Matus made it into the finals with a Bye in the first round, and then by beating out Samira Pott in the Semis 3 - 0. Su Sen made here way to the finals by beating Therese Dawson in the first round (3-0) and then Tyola Casimero in the semis (3-0). Petie Matus and Su Sen played for the Women Championships Title in the finals with Petie Matus emerging victorious with a win of 3 games to 1.
The Final Results were as follows:
1st Place - Petie Matus
2nd Place - Su Sen
3rd Place - Samira Pott & Toyola Casimero.
In the Men's Doubles Category, 16 Men's Doubles Team came to contest this year's Title. Zhi Chen and SP Chen's paved their way to the finals by winning over Luis Bardalez and Denzel Young, John Delcid and Samron Pott in the Quarterfinals, and Jorge Espat and Marion Usher in the semifinals. Jaylen Nicholson and Nicholas Martin earned their spot in the finals by beating out Francis Gegg and Jason Lin in the first round, Charlton Roches and Tyrone Tun in the Quarterfinals, and Harold Young and Joshua Gegg in the Semis. Zhi Chen and SP Chen won in the finals over Jaylen Nicholson and Nicholas Martin 3 games to 1 and took home the title of 2014 BNE National Doubles Champions.
The Final Results were as follows:
1st Place - Zhi Chen/SP Chen 
2nd Place - Jaylen Nicholson/Nicholas Martin
3rd Place - Jorge Espat/Marion Usher & Harold Young/Joshua Gegg.
In the Mixed Doubles Category, 7 Mixed Doubles Team competed for the top spot. In the first semifinals, the brother sister duo, Marion Usher and Petie Matus played the mother son duo, Samira Pott and Samron Pott, with the sibling team emerging victorious 3 - 0. In the second semifinals, husband and wife, Sen Sen and Su Sen played Jorge Espat and Lucy Jaramillo. Sen Sen and Su Sen won 3 - 0, advancing to the final round. In the finals Marion Usher and Petie Matus pulled off the win over Sen Sen and Su Sen by winning 3 games to 1.
The Final Results were as follows:
1st Place - Marion Usher/Petie Matus 
2nd Place - Sen Sen/Su Sen
3rd Place - Samron Pott/Samira Pott & Jorge Espat/ Lucy Jaramillo.
(To see photos of this event click the following link http://www.
BTTA President, Arturo Vasquez, led the Award Ceremonies, with Technical Director, Gabriel Guerrero, assisting with the presentation of Trophies. 24 Trophies were presented to all the winners.
Marion Usher, representing the sponsor Belize Natural Energy, thanked the BTTA for the opportunity to support the development of table tennis and promises to continue to sponsor both the Junior National Championships and the National Championships Events.
This year has definitely shown to be the year of the Junior players with many of them quickly moving up the ranks and making their presence known at the highest level of the game, with several of them participating at this event and performing exceedingly well. Our Association has recognized this and so this year has decided for the first time to present a Junior Player of the Year Award. This Award was presented by Marion Usher to Latrell Solis, who is the current Number 1 ranked Junior player, as well as this year's 15 and Under Junior National Champion and National Championships Semifinalist. Though many of our Junior players are as deserving of this title, Latrell Solis has continuously been able to make semifinals or better in a great majority of the junior events we have hosted over the year, including our National Events.
Additionally, in an effort to further encourage our Junior Players and show our commitment to their development, the BTTA has initiated the BTTA Educational Assistance Program which is an initiative to promote financial assistance to our Junior Players who not only show exemplary sportsmanship and perform well in the game, but also work equally as hard in their school work. Latrell Solis was presented with a certificate honoring him as the first beneficiary of this program. He will receive financial assistance over the next four years provided that he continues to play and does well in his studies.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the Winners, and a big THANK YOU to BELIZE NATURAL ENERGY for sponsoring this event.
THANK YOU also goes out to all the players, participants, spectators and organizers of this year's event. You have made 2014 a very productive year. We know we can count on you to make 2015 even better.
Lastly, a final Thank You to Board Members Nicholas Martin and Wilfredo Chang who prepared the complimentary Hot Dogs and Sodas that were shared at the closing of the tournament.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years and we hope to see you again Next Year.
EDITOR
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2014 bne junior national championships
Sunday November 23, 2014
The 2014 BNE National JUNIOR Championships concluded on Sunday November 23rd with the following results:
12 and Under Category 
1st Place: Terry Su
2nd Place: Desire Amagula
3rd Place: Sahil Hotchandani
3rd Place: Samron Pott
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15 and Under Category
1st Place: Latrell Solis
2nd Place: Jaylen Nicholson
3rd Place: John Delcid
3rd Place: Cody Rivero
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18 and Under Category 
1st Place: John Delcid
2nd Place: Latrell Solis
3rd Place: Luis Bardalez
3rd Place: Daryl Palacio
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This is the second year that a BNE JUNIOR National Championships has been hosted separately from the BNE OPEN National Championships, due to the increase growth in numbers of our junior players. The BTTA, in partnership with our sponsor Belize Natural Energy, will continue to move forward with these events being held separately. Over 150 matches were played with over 100 Junior players participating across the three age divisions; Our Biggest Junior Event yet!
Board Director, Hector Lopez, along with our membership director presented 12 trophies to all winners of the Junior Championships. The association thanked the sponsors, players, spectators and organizing committee for their assistance in this event.
Special mention goes out to our 15 and Under Champion Latrell Solis, who finished the year with an impressive run, having been in the semi final or better of every major junior event in 2014. He, along with his team mates John Delcid, the 18 and Under Junior Champion; Jaylen Nicholson, 15 and Under finalist; and Samron Pott, 12 and Under semi-finalist, also won this year's 2nd Division Brother's Habet Team League Title, an impressive showing from our Junior Players.
The Success of Events such as this proves that the future of Table Tennis in Belize is surely bright!!!
"the development continues......"
EDITOR
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2014 BROTHERS HABET TEAM LEAGUE - FINALS
Sunday, November 2, 2014
After 2 1/2 months of intense competition, the 2014 6th ANNUAL brothers HABET TEAM
The competition began in the morning with the first round of the KNOCK OUT competition in all three divisions.
In DIVISION ONE BRODIES PING PANG and RACQUETEERS met in the first semifinals with BRODIES PING PANG advancing to the finals with a score of 5 - 1.
Team CUZ defaulted to HURRICANE sending HURRICANE straight to the finals.
In the Finals BRODIES PING PANG won over HURRICANE 5 - 3.
The final result of the 1st DIVISION was as follows:
1st DIVISION
1st - BRODIES PING PANG
2nd - HURRICANE
3rd - RACQUETEERS
The SECOND DIVISION saw Team TRES LECHES and Team PHOENIX competing in the first Semi Finals with Team PHOENIX advancing with a score of 5 - 4.
Team SUGAR CITY and Team CRUSHERS met in the second Semi Final match with Team CRUSHERS also winning 5 - 4.
In the Finals, Team CRUSHERS won over Team PHOENIX 5 - 2.
The Final results are as follows:
2nd DIVISION
1st - CRUSHERS
2nd - PHOENIX
3rd - SUGAR CITY & TRES LECHES
In the THIRD DIVISION Team BRODIES KILLERSPIN and Team RACQUETEERS met in the First Semifinals with BRODIES KILLERSPIN winning 5 - 1.
In the second Semifinals Team THUNDERS won over Team PEPPERS 5 - 0.
The Final results are as follows:
3rd DIVISION
1st - BRODIES KILLERSPIN
2nd - THUNDERS
3rd - RACQUETEERS & PEPPERS
On hand to present some 48 trophies to all the winners was Mr. Tony Habet, representing the sponsors, brothers HABET Ltd.
Mr. Habet congratulated the association for a successful tournament and also thanked them for allowing his company to be a part of the development of table tennis. brothers HABET has been the original sponsor of this event for 6 years now, and will continue to provide support to this event.
The association thanked the sponsors, players, spectators and organizing committee for their assistance in this event.
2013 was the first year that this event had included a THIRD DIVISION, which caters to the development of the junior players. This year proved to have been as strong as the last with seven teams participating. Special mention goes out to team CRUSHERS of DIVISION TWO as the team is comprised of four junior players, JOHN DELCID, LATRELL SOLIS, JAYLEN NICHOLSON and SAMRON POTT, who last year played in the THIRD DIVISION and are now this year'sSECOND DIVISION CHAMPIONS; the development of the junior players definitely showing. Also, at this event is the first time the Association has decided to not have teams play for third and fourth but instead award two 3rd Place trophies instead as you have noticed in the results above.
Some 19 teams competed in this years event.
SEE FINAL RESULTS ATTACHED.
........SEE PHOTOS OF THE FINALS
"the development continues...."
EDITOR
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belize qualifies for cac games in veracruz 2014
Sunday August 31, 2014
Belize has now officially qualified to participate in Table Tennis in the 2014 Central American & Caribbean Games to be held in Veracruz Mexico in November 2014.
Tyrone Tun and Carlos Cui successfully qualified in El Salvador, over the past 5 days, to now compete in the Men Singles and Doubles event in Veracruz later in November.
12 countries were represented in El Salvador in both Team and Individual Categories. While Belize was not successful in making the top 8 Team qualifiers, we did manage to qualify in the Individual Category.
Tun and Cui will now compete in Veracruz Mexico in November in the Central American & Caribbean Games in Table Tennis.
Belize was represented in El Salvador by Tyrone Tun, Carlos Cui, Sen Sen and Zhi Cheng from the Belize Table Tennis Association (BTTA).
The BTTA would like to once again thank the Belize Olympic Committee and the 4 participating players for their financial assistance and participation in making this event possible.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Tyrone and Carlos for their hard work in Salvador and we wish them the best as they participate in the games in Veracruz in November.
EDITOR
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2014 Brodies Annual Strong & Weak Double
Sunday July 27, 2014
The 2014 Brodies Annual Strong & Weak Double Tournament took place this past Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the BES Auditorium, the home of table tennis.
Competing in a DOUBLE ELIMINATION Format, 16 Strong & Weak Doubles Team started off at about 9:30 competing for this years Championship title. 
After a few defaults and some no-shows, the event "kicked-off' with strong competition among these double teams made up of combinations of junior and senior players.
In the Upper portion of the draw, Petie & marion Usher made it to the semi-finals by defeating Luis Bardalez & David Portillo, Taye Parkinson & Jaylen Nicholson, Hector Lopez & Willie Chang, before losing to Billy Musa Jr. & Samron Pott.
Eventual Champions Billy & Samron made it to the finals by defeating John Delcid & Terry Su, Harem Ochaeta & Matthew Usher, Fabio & Leo Carballo, and Marion Usher & Petie Matus. (click image for more photos of tournament)
After losing to Billy & Samron, Marion & Petie rebounded in the losers bracket and made it to the finals by further defeating Carlos Cui & Toni Lui. They went on to lose to Billy & Samron 3-0 to take the second place position.
Carlos & Toni took 3rd place by defeating Hector & Willie who finished 4th.
On hand to deliver the trophies and gift items was Billy Musa Jr. representing the Sponsors, Brodies. He thanked the BTTA for the opportunity to support the development of table tennis and this particular Doubles event.
Trophies, Gift Cards and a small supply of MONSTER drinks were presented to all the winners.
BTTA Executive Member, Hector Lopez & Membership Director, Janine Carballo, were also on hand for the presentations.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the Winners, and a big THANK YOU to the SPONSORS BRODIES.
THANK YOU also goes out to all the players, participants, spectators and organizers of this years event.
"the development continues.......!!!"
EDITOR
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6TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ..... A SUCCESS!!!
July 12, 2014
The 6th AGM of the Belize Table Tennis Association took place on Saturday July 12, 2014 as planned at the BES Auditorium.
Members present were updated on the 2013 President report, as well as finalcial report for 2013. Copies of financial reports were also distribued to members in atendance. Elections as well as resolutions were also tabled and voted on by the participants.
See: PRESIDENTS REPORT
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Gabriel guerrero - btta tECHNICAL DIRECTOR
July 1 2014
Mr. Gabriel Guerrero - BTTA Technical Director
Mr. Gabriel Guerrero was appointed the new post of "BTTA Technical Director" on July 1, 2014.
His overall tasks is to coordinate the development of table tennis in the local schools, as well as provide support to the BTTA Executive in the overall development of table tennis.
Gabriel is an ITTF Level 1 Coach, as well as an advance table tennis player, having competed in the top categories of the BTTA.
He will report directly to the BTTA Executive as well as the Development Committee on detail programs and initiatives of growth to the association.
He will also assit in talent identification from within the schools and junior players, as well as provide structured training programs on Saturdays.
"the development continues......!!!!"
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2014 6TH ANNUAL BARROW & WILLIAMS SUMMER OPEN
The 2014 6th Annual Barrow & Williams SUMMER OPEN TOURNAMENT concluded this past Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the BES Auditorium.
The event consisted of 3 Categories comprising of an Open Category, 18Under and a Womens Category.
In the end the winners were as follows:
For the OPEN CATEGORY
1st place - Kareem Michaels
2nd place - Nicholas Martin
3rd place - Yasser Musa
4th place. - Harold Young(click image for more photos >>>>>>
For the Women's Category
1st place - Samira Pott
2nd place - Tyola Casimero
3rd place - Therese Dawson
4th place. - Ardeth Rudon(click image for more photos >>>>>>
For the 18 & Under Category
1st place - Daniel Sanchez
2nd place - Jaylen Nicholson
3rd place - John Delcid
4th place. - Luis Bardalez(click image for more photos >>>>>>
Trophies were awarded to all top finishers, and were presented by BTTA Membership Director, Mrs. Janine Carballo along with BTTA Executive Member Mr. NIcholas Martin.
Annual Sponsors for this event was Barrow & Williams who continues to provide support for the development of table tennis and this event in particular.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners and THANK YOU to the Sponsors, participants, spectators and organizers of this successful event.
"the development continues......!!!".
EDITOR
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2014 2nd Bi-Annual RF&G NATIONAL RANKING TOURNAMENT
Sunday June 15, 2014
The 2014 2nd Bi-Annual RF&G NATIONAL RANKING TOURNAMENT was played this pass weekend at the BES Auditorium.
With some 75 plus participants and playing in four different categories, and over two days, the event started on Saturday with the ROUND ROBIN Elimination rounds in the largest category, the C - Division.
Games continued on Sunday with all remaining ROUND ROBIN Elimination, followed by DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS in all categories.
In the A Division 8 top rank players participated in the Round Robin Elimination Round, from which only 4 advanced to the DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS. Eric Stamp, 2012 National Champion proved to be the top player by defeating current RF&G champion Zhi Cheng, to take the top spot.
Carlos Cui defeated 2013 National Champion, Tyrone Tun to take the 3rd and 4th place positions.
The final results were as follows. 
A - Division
1st - Eric Stamp
2nd - Zhi Cheng
3rd - Carlos Cui
4th - Tyrone Tun
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In the B Division, 20 players started out in 4 Round Robin Elimination groups with the top 8 advancing to the Double Elimination Finals.
Sen Sen, current RF&G Champion, make it a back-to-back win by taking the top spot for a second time this year. He defeated Hector Lopez in the finals. Gian Lisbey, junior and upcoming player from SJC took home the 3rd position by defeating Yasser Musa who finished 4th.
The final results were as follows: 
B - Division
1st - Sen Sen
2nd - Hector Lopez
3rd - Gian Lisbey
4th - Yasser Musa
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The C Division saw the largest group of players with some 44 players taking part in 8 Round Robin Groups. This category proved to be the most competitive with some of the younger developing players proving to be advancing in their talent.
Latrell Solis from St. Joseph School took the top by going undefeated throughout the event. He defeated Zachary Garbutt fro SJC who settled for 2nd place. Miguel Reyes, also from SJC took 3rd place over Jaylen Nicholson fro St. Joseph School.
The final results were as follows. 
C - Division
1st - Latrell Solis
2nd - Zachary Garbutt
3rd - Miguel Reyes
4th - Jaylen Nicholson
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The Women Division saw only 4 entries with the current Champion not competing this time around. With some strong competition between the women, the top spot was open to a new champion.
Sue Sen ended up advancing undefeated to take the top spot. Samira Musa lost to Sen to take the 2nd place position. Kayla Arnold proved too much for Therese Dawson to take 3rd and 4th places.
The final results were as follows. 
WOMEN Division
1st - Sue Sen
2nd - Samira Pott
3rd - Kayla Arnold
4th - Therese Dawson
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Trophies were awarded to all the winners by the sponsors, RF&G Insurance Marketing Coordinator Ms. Sonia Tun. She tanked the BTTA for the opportunity to sponsor such a large event. One that included many junior players, as well as senior and women players. RF&G is one of the original sponsors of the BTTA with this being their 5th years of sponsoring this event, and promising to continue in 2015.
BTTA Membership Director, Mrs. Janine Carballo assisted with the trophies presentation.
BTTA President thanked the Sponsors, RF&G for their continued support of the event. He also took the opportunity to remind players and participants of the BTTA web site where players can register on-line for every event that the BTTA has. Hoping to get the participation of players to make the registration process easier.
Thank you goes out to the players, organizers, spectators and the sponsors for a very successful tournament.
"the development continues......!!!"
EDITOR
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2014 - 2nd Bi-Annual SMART JUNIOR RANKING TOURNAMENT
Sunday May 18, 2014
The 2014 - 2nd Bi-Annual SMART JUNIOR RANKING Tournament took place this past weekend, May 17 & 18, 2014, at the BES Auditorium, the home of table tennis.
Now in its 3rd year, this event, once again, resulted in great success for competition against the junior category of table tennis players.
The event consists of 3 categories, 12UNDER, 15UNDER and the 18UNDER, with the format being of a first Round Robin qualifying round, followed by the DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS in all categories.
The event started on Saturday with the ROUND ROBIN qualifiers in all categories, followed by the DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS on Sunday.
In the 12UNDER Category some 16 players started out in 4 ROUND ROBIN groups, with the top two from each group qualifying for the 8 Draw DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS.
Taking the title in the 12UNDER Category was Amiri Hoare who made it to the finals by defeating Eric Li, Taye Parkinson, and Jaylen Nicholson, while NIcholson also made it to the finals by defeating Sergio Pech and Samron Pott and then losing to Hoare which took him into the losing bracket. He came back by defeating Terry Su to once again meet Hoare in the finals. Amiri Hoare won the finals by a score of 3-1 over Nicholson to take the 12UNDER title.
Finals results were as follows
12UNDER CATEGORY
1st - Amiri Hoare
2nd - Jaylen Nicholson
3rd- Terry Su
4th - Samron Pott
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The 15UNDER Category had the largest group of some 31 players in 8 ROUND ROBIN groups with the top two moving on to the 16 Draw DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS.
In the 15UNDER Category Joshua Gegg came in as the top seed player and advance undefeated to the finals by defeating Maurice Alvarez, Jaylen Nicholson, Trevon Brown and Matthew Usher. Amiri Hoare once again proved to be at the top of his game by also advancing to the final of this category by defeating Alexis Tun and Luis Bardalez before losing to Matthew Usher which sent him into the losers bracket. He fought back in that bracket by defeating Latrell Solis, Luis Bardalez and Matthew Usher to make it into the finals with Gegg. Since Gegg was undefeated, Amiri took the title by defeating Gegg twice by a similar score of 3-1 and taking the Championship spot in that category as well.
Finals results were as follows.
15UNDER CATEGORY
1st - Amiri Hoare
2nd - Joshua Gegg
3rd - Matthew Usher
4th - Luis Bardalez
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In the 18UNDER Category, 23 players were in 7 ROUND ROBIN groups with only one player from each group, plus the next best second place finisher, advancing to the 8 Draw DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS on Sunday.
Top seed in this category, Latrell Solis made it to the finals in the 18UNDER Category by defeating Asyel Lopez, Mario Galindo and Joshua Gegg, Trevon Brown also made it to the finals by defeating Gian Lisbey before losing to Gegg which sent Brown into the losers bracket. He fought back in that bracket by defeating Asyel Lopez, Gian Lisbey and Joshua Gegg. Brown went on to defeat Solis twice by a similar score of 3-0 and taking the 18UNDER title for 2014.
Final results were as follows.
18UNDER CATEGORY
1st - Trevon Brown
2nd - Latrell Solis
3rd - Joshua Gegg
4th - Gian Lisbey
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Trophies were awarded to all top finishers. On hand to present the trophies for the sponsor SMART was Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Anthony Mahler who congratulated the BTTA for successful tournament and for advancing the sport into the junior players. He said that it is important to develop the junior players in sports and is thankful to the BTTA for allowing SMART to be a part of that development for the past 3 years and counting. He stated that SMART will continue to sponsor the development of table tennis, especially as they move into regional competitions.
Membership Director, Mrs. Janine Carballo assisted with the presentation of the trophies, with the BTTA President delivering the word of thanks to all the participants, spectators, parents, organizers and especially the sponsor SMART for another successful event.
"the development continues.....!"
EDITOR
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2014 - 4th Annual 5BARREL Veteran Championships-Concludes
Sunday May 4, 2014
The 2014 - 4th Annual 5BARREL Veteran Championships took place this past Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Belize Elementary School Auditorium.
The tournament started off with the top 16 Veteran Table Tennis players (35 years and over) competing for this title in a 16-Double Elimination Competition format.
Top seed Zhi Cheng and Carlos Cui, 2012 & 2013 champion, were among the veteran players in this competition.
Zhi Cheng made it to the finals in the upper division by defeating Tux Vasquez, Yasser Musa, Carlos Cui.
Carlos Cui defeated David Ho, Jorge Espat, Sen Sen, then losing to Cheng, worked his way back to the finals by further defeating Hector Lopez.
Zhi Cheng defeated Cui in the finals by a score of 3-0
Lopez took third place by defeating Sen Sen by a score of 3-2.
The finals results were as follows:
1st - Zhi Cheng
2nd - Carlos Cui
3rd - Hector Lopez
4th - Sen Sen
(click image for more photos>>>>>>>>>)
(click for full Double elimination results...)
Trophies were awarded to the winners by Mrs. Janine Carballo, BTTA Membership Director and Miss Kayla Arnold, BTTA Schools Development Coordinator.
Travellers Liquors were once again the Proud Sponsors of this years 4th Annual event.
Thank You.... goes out to the Sponsors, Travellers Liquors, players, spectators and organizers of this years event.
"the development continues.....!!
EDITOR
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2014 - 2nd Annual Don Omario's 18UNDER CUP - TOP 32
Saturday April 12, 2014
The 2014 - 2nd Annual Don Omario's 18UNDER - TOP 32 COMPETITION took place this Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the BES Auditorium, "the home of table tennis".
The TOP 32 best 18UNDER junior players started out in a Double Elimination Format event with the top seed, and defending Champion Fabio Carballo included in the list of participants.
Carballo manage to secure the title for a 2nd years in a row winning the Championship "back-to-back" undefeated. Coming in at #3 rank in this tournament, Carballo defeated Maurice Alvarez, Mario Galindo, Amiri Hoare, Joshua Gegg and Gian Libsey to make it to the finals.
Joshua Gegg came into the tournament as #2 RANK and made it to the finals by defeating Denzel Young, Taye Parkinson, and Latrell Solis before losing his first match to Carballo. In the losers bracket he fought back by defeating Jaylen Nicholson, John Delcid and Gian Lisbey before losing to Carballo once again in the Finals.
Carballo defeated Joshua Gegg in the finals by a score of 3-1.
After losing to Gegg in the Semi finals, Gian Lisbey defeated John Delcid to take home 3rd place, with Delcid finishing 4th overall.
Quite a good result for John Delcid from St. Joseph Primary School who is the youngest player in the finals, and finishing 4 in a large group of the TOP 32 best 18UNDER players.
#1 seed Harim Ochaeta was a default in this years tournament.
The final results were as follows:
2014 - 2nd Annual Don Omario's CUP - TOP 32
1st - Fabio Carballo -"back-to-back champion" - St. Johns College
2nd - Joshua Gegg -Corozal Community College
3rd - Gian Lisbey -St. Johns College
4th - John Delcid -St. Joseph Primary School
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Trophies and the Championship CUP were presented to the winners on behalf of the Sponsors "Travellers" by BTTA Membership Director Mrs. Janine Carballo and Executive Committee Member Mr. Hector Lopez.
CONGRATULATION to the winners and a special THANK YOU to the Sponsors "Travellers" for their continued sponsorship and support in the development of table tennis in the junior players.
THANK YOU also goes out to all the players, parents, spectators and organizers of this event.
We wish everyone a Safe and Happy Easter weekend.
"the development continues......!!"
EDITOR
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2014 3rd annual dutch lady primary school
Friday March 28, 2014
2014 - 3rd Annual DUTCH LADY Primary School Tournament
The 2014 3rd Annual DUTCH LADY Primary Schools Tournament took place this past Friday. March 28, 2014 at the BES Auditorium on Mercy lane,
Some 64 students took place in this year competition representing so,e 7 primary schools.
The competition started with the Elimination rounds where 8 groups of 8 players in each group competed in Round Robin competition. The top 2 players from each group advanced to a 16 Draw Double Elimination FINALS.
A total of some 250 matches were played throughout the event.
BES fielded the largest team that included some of the top junior players, with St. Joseph,,Hummingbird Elementary, St. Marys and Wesley with similar team. First time St. Ignatius and Ephesus took part in this years event.
With the 16 top junior players advancing to the Double Elimination FINALS, the event headed into the more competitive matches of the day.
Top seed junior player Latrell Solis from St. Joseph made it to the finals by defeating Desire Amagula, Jaylen Nicholson and Luis Bardalez.
Bardalez from St. Joseph also made it to the finals by defeating Eric Li and Taye Parkinson before losing to Solis which then took him into the losers bracket. Bardalez rebounded by then defeating Terry Su, Jaylen Nicholson and Amiri Hoare to once again meet Solis in the FINALS
Solis won the FINALS by a score of 3-1 over Bardalez..
Amiri Hoare took 3rd place with Jaylen Nicholson taking home the 4th place trophy.
With all 4 players from St. Joseph School in the finals, they proved to be the school to beat come next years event.
The championship Cup was taken home by St. Joseph in this years event, after BES having taken it home the past two years. St. Joseph gets to hold on to this Cup until next years event.
The final results were as follows:
2014 3rd Annual DUTCH LADY Primary Schools Tournament
1st - Latrell Solis - St. Joseph Primary School
2nd - Luis Bardalez - St. Joseph Primary School
3rd - Amiri Hoare - St. Joseph Primary School
4th - Jaylen Nicholson - St. Joseph Primary School
Mrs. Aisha Rudon representing the SPONSORS Santiago Castillo's DUTCH LADY was on hand to present the trophies and gift packages to the winners of this event.
Mrs. Rudon thanked the BTTA for the opportunity to be a part of the development of table tennis, and to be the proud sponsors of this annual event where Primary Schools junior players are given this opportunity to showcase their talent and love for their sport of table tennis.
BTTA President also gave thanks to the SPONSORS for their continued support and welcome their continued support to this event.
Trophies were awarded to the top four finalist, as well as gift packages of products from DUTCH LADY were also presented to all participants of the event.
The CHAMPIONSHIP CUP was also awarded to St. Joseph and Champion Latrell Solis as overall winners of this years event.
We thank all the players, participating schools, parents spectators, organizers and especially the SPONSORS DUTCH LADY for another successful Primary School event. With the overall participation and competition level proves that the sport is growing in our junior players.
The next junior event comes up on April 13, 2014.
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU!!!!
"the development continues.....!!"
EDITOR
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2014 RF&G 1st Bi-Annual NATIONAL RANKING TOURNAMEN
Sunday March 23, 2014
The 2014 RF&G 1st Bi-Annual NATIONAL RANKING TOURNAMENT took place over this past weekend, March 22 & 23, 2014, at the BES Auditorium on Mercy Lane.
The tournament comprised of competition in 4 different Divisions. A,B,C and Women Divisions with some 61 registrations in all divisions.
In the A Division category, some 10 of the top ranked players took part in the ROUND ROBIN Elimination round, from which the top 8 competed in the Double Elimination FINALS.
Top seed Zhi Cheng made it to the finals by defeating Gian Lisbey, Tux Vasquez and Carlos Cui.
Cui also made it to the finals by defeating Joshua Gegg and Tyrone Tun before losing to Cheng taking him into the losers bracket where he defeated Vasquez to make it to the finals.
Cheng defeated Cui 3-1 to take home the Championship title in the A Division.
Vasquez took 3rd place by defeating Tun who took home 4th place.
The final results were as follows:
A DIVISION
1st - Zhi Cheng
2nd - Carlos Cui
3rd - Tux Vasquez
4th - Tyrone Tun
In the B Division some 17 players registered and competed in the ROUND ROBIN Elimination round with the 8 top players advancing to the Double Elimination FINALS.
Sen Sen made it to the finals by defeat Bryton Codd before losing to Kareem Michael which took him into the losers bracket. He then rebounded in that bracket by defeating Yasser Musa and Davis Huang to make it to the finals.
Kareem Michael made it to the finals undefeated by defeating Moses Babb, Sen Sen and Davis Huang. Michael then lost twice to Sen Sen to take home the 2nd place title with Sen Sen taking home the Championship title.
Davis Huang lost to Sen Sen to take home 3rd place with Yasser Musa also losing to Sen Sen to take home 4th place.
The final results were as follows:
B DIVISION
1st - Sen Sen
2nd - Kareem Michael
3rd - Davis Huang
4th - Yasser Musa
In the C Division a large group of some 25 players took part in this division that started on Saturday with the ROUND ROBIN Elimination rounds. Like in the other categories, the top 8 players advanced to the Double Elimination FINALS on Sunday.
This division has most of the top rank junior players competing and is quite an exciting division.
Marion Usher took home the Championship title by defeating Francis Gegg, Toni Lui and junior player Latrell Solis before winning over Zachary Garbutt in a second round 3-2 closely contested finals.
Zachary Garbutt made it to the finals by first losing to Matthew Usher and then rebounding in the losers bracket by defeating Toni Lui, Matthew Usher and then Latrell Solis to take home the 2nd place title.
Junior player Latrell Solis did a good job by defeating Jaylen Nicholson and Matthew Usher before losing to Garbutt to take home the 3rd place title. Matthew Usher settled for 4th place after losing to Garbutt.
The final results were as follows:
C DIVISION
1st - Marion Usher
2nd - Zachary Garbutt
3rd - Latrell Solis
4th - Matthew Usher
From a total of 8 players In the WOMEN DIVISION, top seed and current National Champion Petie Matus took home the Championship title in an undefeated fashion by defeating Kayla Arnold and Su Sen.
Sen finished 2nd by defeating Wei Rong Huang twice to make it to the finals with Matus.
Huang finished 3rd with Arnold taking home the 4th place title after losing to Huang.
The final results were as follows:
WOMEN DIVISION
1st - Petie Matus
2nd - Su Sen
3rd - Wei Rong Huang
4th - Kayla Arnold
The tournament concluded on Sunday with the award presentations made by RF&G Insurance Marketing Coordinator, Ms. Sonia Tun who congratulated all the winners and BTTA for a successful tournament. Ms. Tun, along with Mrs. Janine Carballo, BTTA Membership Director presented trophies to all top 4 finishers in all the four divisions.
This is the 5th year in a row that RF&G Insurance has been sponsoring this tournament, and the BTTA presented an award of appreciation to RF&G thanking them for their continued support to the sport of table tennis.
President of the BTTA closed off the event by thanking RF&G Insurance for their support as well as all the participants, players, spectators, parents and organizers for another successful event.
THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!
"the development continues.......!!"
EDITOR
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2014 1st SMART Bi-Annual JUNIOR RANKING TOURNAMENT
Sunday March 2, 2014
The 2014 1st SMART Bi-Annual JUNIOR RANKING TOURNAMENT took place over the past weekend at the BES Gymnasium with some 113 junior players registering for this Bi-Annual event.
The tournament "kicked off" on Saturday, March 1, 2014 with the ROUND ROBIN ELIMINATION rounds in the three categories.
In the 12UNDER CATEGORY, some 36 junior players took part. with 16 advancing to the DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS on Sunday, March 2, 2014.
Making it to the finals were Terry Su, Jaylen Nicholson, Lattrell Solis and Taye Parkinson.
Taye Parkinson emerged the Champion undefeated, defeating Latrell Solis in the finals by a score of 3-2.
Jaylen Nicholson took third place by defeating Terry Su by a score of 3-0.
The finals results were as follows:
12UNDER CATEGORY
1st - Taye Parkinson - St. Joseph Primary School
2nd - Lattrell Solis - St. Joseph Primary School
3rd - Jaylen Nicholson - St. Joseph Primary School
4th - Terry Su - Belize Elementary School
In the 15UNDER CATEGORY, 51 players registered for this event, with 16 advancing to the DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINALS.
Making it to the finals in this category were Lattrell Solis, Luis Bardalez, Matthew Usher and Joshua Gegg.
Joshua Gegg emerged the winner by defeating Matthew Usher in the finals by a score of 3-0.
Luis Bardalez taking home the third position by defeating Lattrell Solis by a closely contested 3-2 score.
The final results were as follows:
15UNDER CATEGORY
1st - Joshua Gegg - Corozal Community College
2nd - Matthew Usher - St. Johns College
3rd - Luis Bardalez - St. Joseph Primary School
4th - Lattrell Solis - St. Joseph Primary School
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The 18UNDER CATEGORY then took the stage with some 26 of the best junior players taking part in this event. Like the other categories 16 players advanced to the DOUBLE ELIMINATION FINAL ROUND that also concluded on Sunday, March 2, 2014.
Making it to the finals in this event were 2013 Champion Fabio Carballo, Zachary Garbutt, Gian Lisbey and Joshua Gegg.
After just winning the 15UNDER CATEGORY, Joshua Gegg also took home the first place in this event by defeating Gian Lisbey 3-0.
Third place went to Zachary Garbutt who defeated former champion Fabio Carballo by a score of 3-0.
The final results were as follows:
18UNDER CATEGORY
1st - Joshua Gegg - Corozal Community College
2nd - Gian Lisbey - St. Johns College
3rd - Zachary Garbutt - St. Johns Junior College
4th - Fabio Carballo - St. Johns College
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The two day tournament concluded on Sunday, March 2, 2014 with trophies awarded to the top 4 finishers in all three events.
On hand to present the awards to the winners were the BTTA Membership Director Mrs. Janine Carballo, and Schools Coordinator Miss Kayla Arnold.
This is the second year for this event and SMART continues to be the official sponsors of this Bi-Annual event, with the 2nd one taking place in May 2014.
President of the BTTA gave the closing remarks by thanking the sponsors SMART for their continued contribution to the sport of Table Tennis.
The BTTA continues to promote the sport in the junior players, as well as in all the other senior levels, making the competition open to all ages of participants.
THANK YOU goes out to SMART, the sponsors, as well as to all the participants, parents, spectators, supporters and organizers of this successful event.
"the development continues....!!!"
EDITOR
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2014 - 3rd annual sjc table tennis tournament ends
The Belize Table Tennis Association hosted the 3rd Annual SJC Table Tennis Tournament today at the BES auditorium in Belize City. Over thirty players competed in three categories.
Here are the winners:
Beginners
1st. Harsh Khatwani
2nd Daryl Palacio
3rd Daniel Pickwoad
4th Cohen Kang
Intermediate
1st Ashar Arthurs
2nd Mathew Usher
3rd Trevon Brown
4th Christopher Gongora
Advanced
1st Fabio Carballo
2nd Harim Ochaeta
3rd Gian Lisbey
4th Mishek Musa
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BELIZE TO PARTICIPATE IN C.A. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
January 20, 2014
Top Rank Junior player to represent Belize.
Joshua Gegg, top rank junior player, will be participating in the Central American Junior/Cadet Championships in El Salvador from January 22 - 25, 2014. He is schedule to play in both the U18 & U15 divisions, as well as possible participation in the doubles event teaming up along with other countries.
Every Central American country have confirmed participation making this years event a "full house".
Competition will be in Teams, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Individuals, both male and female.
He will be accompanied by coach/delegate Mr. Francis Gegg.
The BTTA is proud to be represented at this event, making it the first time we particiapte in this competition. 2014 is expected to be a years of international representation for the BTTA.
The Belize Olympic Committee was very instrumental in providing financial support to this event.
The Central American General Assembly will also take place during this event, to which the President of the BTTA is expected to attend those meetings.
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