Tuesday morning table tennis players celebrated the digital age at their annual breakup lunch at Harrup Park Country Club this week.
Fixture coordinator Steve Mathieson was praised for his efforts in taking over from Iris Grasso and Pam Joyce in a presentation by players Frank Caruana and Gerry Synnott.
“Full credit goes to Steve for taking over from Iris and Pam, which were big shoes to fill,” Frank said.
“Steve decided to computerise everything in line with the era – there were a few hiccups to begin with but Steve managed to get everything down pat eventually.
“I know how frustrating things can be when they don’t turn out how they are supposed to be. Well done Steve.”
Frank said many players were facing health issues, making it hard for Steve to juggle teams.
“On behalf of all of us, we appreciate what you do Steve to make things run smoothly.”
Frank also thanked Charlie Payne for doing a great job in promoting the sport of table tennis.
Steve has sponsored a new award for Annual 100% Club Inductees, for players who played every week throughout the seasons of 2024.
Coral Morgan, Branko Vucurovic and Judy Zahn were the initial inductees – proving that you just can’t get them off the tables!
By Charlie Payne
Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures December 3, 2024:
Division 1:
Byte Bouncers (Branko Vucurovic, Donna Abbott, John McGee, Marie Taylor) drew Pixel Paddles (George Camilleri, Pam Joyce, Judy Zahn, Kevin Abbott) 7-all. John d Kevin -4, -6, 5, 6, 10.
Code Crackers (Doug Dungavell, Delma Knight, Coral Morgan) drew Nano Nets (Tony Bowman, Charlie Payne, Peter Goodson, Veronica Shepherd) 7-all. Delma d Charlie -10, -8, 2, 7, 6.
Division 2:
Sydney Slamm (Helen Ware, Robyn Bushell, Sharon Muller, Darryl Ross) d Berlin Blockers (Gloria Vella, Iris Grasso, Madge Saunders, Thelma Caruana) 10-4. Gloria d Sharon 5, -7, 3, 7.
London Looper (Ken Best, Kim Daffy, Nadine Stream, Glenda Brookes) d Rome Ralliers (Bill Hey, Cheryl Aprato) 9-5. Cheryl d Glenda -7, 4, -9, 6, 14.
Tokyo Turners (John Hamelink, Fred Saliba, Frank Caruana, Allison Day) d Paris Spinners (Bryan Marshall, Ian Dodds, Trish Zamparutti) 8-6. Bryan d John 6, 5, -5, -10, 15.
Bryan and John had a close battle to finish off the season in Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures, Bryan up 6, 5, -5, -10, 15.Photo credit: Charlie Payne
Gerry Synnott and Frank Caruana with Tuesday morning fixtures coordinator Steve Mathieson and player Charlie Payne at the annual breakup lunch. Photos supplied
100% club inductees Coral Morgan, Branko Vucurovic and Judy Zahn with Tuesday morning fixtures coordinator Steve Mathieson
Players Cheryl Pearson, Myles and Glenda Dutton at the annual Tuesday morning fixtures lunch
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