Doubles delight for Tina Crockford in Bridlington Table Tennis League tournaments

Tina clinched the Wednesday Night Round-Robin Singles event by winning all nine matches, without dropping a single point, writes Tony Wigley.

Our Division Two annual Doubles tournament was held on Thursday evening.

This event used the round/robin format and the top two pairs met in the final.

Vicky Barton and Leon James made an excellent start and they were the favourites to lift the Division Two crown.

However they suffered two early defeats against John Ockenden and Kevin Raynor, 19-21, and Tina Crockford and Jon Bell, 14-21.

These two teams battled their way to face each other in the final tie. Tina and Jon Bell made a brilliant start and they won the first game 11-2, Tina's short-pimpled bat was wreaking havoc and Jon's steady top-spin attacking shots were finding their mark.

John Ockenden and Kevin Raynor changed their tactics during the second game and they squared the match 11-10.

The third game was a fascinating clash of styles, John and Kevin adopted a more defensive approach, which was proving difficult to break down.

Tina's angled attacking shots and Jon Bell's powerful forehand serves eventually secured victory 11-9 in the third game.

Thanks to all the players who umpired the matches during the annual Doubles tournament.