TTSA Honour roll

Table Tennis SA Awards

Sir Mark L. Mitchell Memorial Trophy

Best male or female senior player, taking into account State, Australian and International performances, during the previous twelve months

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Jim Aufderheide Trophy

Best Junior Player, taking into account State, Australian and International performances, during the past twelve months

Winner: Isaiah Lee – Payneham
Has won many singles and boys doubles in tournaments, throughout the year. Isaiah was no. 1 State Ranked player in U/18 Boys, U/15 Boys, 2 in U/21 Boys and is 3rd in Senior Mens Rankings. Is Under 15 but competing in open winter competition and has 50% in
match results. Competed in an ITTF Oceania Elevate Performance Camp followed by the Oceania Junior Championships held in the Cook Islands. His team came 2nd and in individual event, Isaiah came fourth.

S.A.T.T.A Trophy

Best Male player in match play competition conducted by TTSA during the previous twelve months

Winner: Paul Langley – Brighton Club and Sam von Einem – Woodville Club with 30 wins each

Alan Lyon Trophy

Best female player in match play competition conducted by TTSA, during the previous twelve months

Winner: Stephy Ngu – Payneham Club
22 wins and 4 losses – 61.1 % In top mixed grade in winter competition

Max Medwell Trophy

Outstanding male player, taking into account performances in match play competition, other than the highest grade of play, conducted by TTSA, including performances in tournaments

Winner: Royce Goh – Adelaide
Top player in Division 2 W32/L4 with 88.9% – He is only 13 years old.. Won all Under 13 Boys Singles throughout the year, State Ranked player 4 in U/15 Boys, 1 in U/13 Boy and won State U/13 Boys Singles, Is in SA team for the National Juniors competing in Townsville.

Raelene Owen Trophy

Outstanding female player, taking into account performances in match play competition, other the highest grade of play, conducted by TTSA including performances in tournaments

Winner: Michelle Chan – Adelaide Club
Competed in Div. 2 with W23, L4 with 85.2%. Won the Mitcham, Brighton and Woodville  U/15 Girls Singles during the year, with State ranking U/21 No. 1 Women, No. 1 in Open Women.

Special Club Award

To the Club winning the most premierships during the current winter TTSA competition or credited with team performances in the major round matches

Winner: East Adelaide with 4 premierships

Molly Gleeson Trophy

Best Veteran player, taking into account State, Australian and International performances, during the past twelve months

Winner: Paul Langley – Brighton Club
Paul has won many tournaments during the year in O/30 and O/40 events. Mens Singles City of Mitcham, State titles, Brighton, Woodville, with men’s doubles and mixed doubles as well.
In the winter competition he was equal top with 30 wins (W 33, L 3) and was State Ranked at No. 1 in the Over 40 Mens grade.
At National Veterans Championship was member of O/40 team won gold, runner-up in men’s singles, won men’ doubles with S. Pandit.
Won Award as Top Player in the O/40 men’s teams and Ranked No.1 in O/40 Men in Australia.

Volunteer of the Year – Cynthia Langley Trophy

Be awarded to individuals, nominated by the Board of SA for their continued offer of assistance, as a volunteer in all areas of the sport for Table Tennis in South Australia

Winner: Richard Grant – Woodville
Richard (over 80) has been a member of Woodville for many years. He is a qualified umpire and runs the Woodville tournaments with the Rating Central program. He has held positions of Secretary and Treasurer for the Club and runs the canteen when the club is hired out for school competitions. He continues to play twice a week.
He purchases items for canteen, takes bookings, fixes electrical problems and opens the club at all hours for workmen. He is always willing to assist at any time and never looks for any acknowledgement for his efforts.

Coach of the Year – William Oatey OAM Trophy

Be awarded to individuals, accredited as coaches and nominated by the Board of South Australian, for outstanding service in the coaching of players from all ages

Winner: Kevin Malyschko – Woodville
Kevin has been Assistant State Coach for junior teams for the last 5 years. In 2017 he completed the Office of Recreation and Sport – Elite Coaching certificate. He manages and oversees the Tier 2 Development Squad for the last 5 years. Kevin is always willing to assist the State in coaching camps and sessions.

Official of the Year – Doug Luckraft OAM Trophy

Be awarded to qualified officials, nominated by the Board of SA, for their continued support and performances during the past twelve months

Winner: Dr. Wing Au
Wing, as Referee, has assisted with the running of local tournaments throughout the year. He officiated at the Commonwealth Games in Queensland, in April and within the last few months has been the first SA official, for many years, to obtain his International Umpire (IU) qualification

Harold Williams Award

This trophy is awarded to and held for a period of twelve months by the individuals, nominated by the Board of SA, for outstanding service to the sport of Table Tennis in South Australia.

Winner: Mrs. Ann Percy – Houghton
Ann has been actively involved in Table Tennis for over 30 years, at both a local club level and as a key volunteer on the Board of Table tennis SA (TTSA) Inc. She has held numerous positions on the Board of TTSA over the last 12 years, including roles as Executive Director, Finance Director and combination of portfolios where coverage was required. She has assisted in the running of national events at junior, senior and para events. Ann has contributed to the sport at all levels and her efforts have enabled participants to enjoy our sport. Ann is a great credit to the sport of Table Tennis.

Chris Leonard Trophy

Best male or female senior or junior athlete with a disability, taking into account State, Australian and International performances, during the previous twelve months

Winner: Sam von Einem – Woodville Table Tennis Club
Sam has performed very well in tournament at local level, as well as his performances in AWD events.
Croydon (Vic) Table Tennis Tournament – Para Singles Winner
Victorian Open Senior & Para Championships – Para Singles Winner
Australian National Para (AWD) Championships held in Canberra, ACT
– Class 11 Mens Singles – Gold Medal
– Class 11 Mens Doubles – Gold Medal
– Class 11 Mens Teams – Gold Medal
– Open Mens Standing Class 6-11 Singles – Silver Medal
Australian Open & Youth TTC, in Mornington, Victoria. Sam represented SA in Open Mens Team. Order of Merit in Mens Singles – No. 10.
China Para Open in Beijing, Class 11 Mens Singles – Gold Medal
China Para Open in Beijing, Class 11 Mens Teams – Gold Medal
Sam will have the opportunity to compete in the World Para Championships to be held in October in Slovenia.

TTSA Junior Scholarships

Two Scholarships of $500 each to encourage juniors to further their career in Table Tennis
2 players will be selected who are either under 15 or under 13 and who must be eligible for state team selection and must attend all state team training sessions, not to bring the sport into disrepute and to provide a good example for fellow players
The candidates will be chosen by the executive committee and ratified by the BOM
The Scholarship will cover the period of 1 January to 31 December and will be awarded in January each year for the ensuing year
Performances in tournaments, winter match play (where applicable) and state rankings will be considered when selections are being made.

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