June 2023: results from Belgium, England, Australia, Ireland, South Africa and Italy

June is definately another busy month and we are pleased to receive more results from Belgium, England, Australia, Ireland, South Africa and Italy.

First WASPA trophy for Jann Segers in Belgium

Last Friday 11 players attended the Templeuve tournament.

Players from different clubs were taking part and Jann Segers (Hennuyer) managed to win his first WASPA trophy after 4 sessions of Swiss sessions and very disputed games.

The final table was as follows:

1. Jann Segers (AS Hennuyer)
2. Matthias Averlant (AS Hennuyer)
3. Vincent Coppenolle (Templeuve)
4. Geoffrey Marain (AS Hennuyer)
5. Michaël Dupret (MT Tournai)
6t. Benjamin Marain (AS Hennuyer)
6t. Sébastien Sorge (Templeuve)
8. Lucas Père (AS Hennuyer)
9. Pascal Flémal (BX Subbuteo Club)
10. André Flémal (BX Subbuteo Club)
11. Mélina Scheen (Stembert)

Templeuve United: https://www.facebook.com/TempleuveUnited

Great night in Gillingham

Kent Invicta had another cracking event on Monday with 10 players taking part. Terry Arnold took the honors after sharing the first place on points with his son Kye Arnold. Final table:

1. Terry Arnold
2. Kye Arnold
3. Miguel Pereira
4. Max Pereira
5. Daniel McCormick
6. Paul Frank
7. James McCormick
8. Thomas Lacey
9. Gary Charles
10. Hadley Chapman

Kent Invicta: https://www.facebook.com/KentInvictaTFC

Congratulations to Geoff Sirmai for his win in the Hipfingerz Rale Rasic Memorial Cup. 9 players from 3 different clubs were taking part. Special mention to Jeremy Simpson who made the final with his Toccers, going down 1-0 in a tightly fought contest.

Semi-finals:
Neil Brener - Jeremy Simpson 0-0*
Francis Cozzarin - Geoff Sirmai 0-3

Final:
Jeremy Simpson - Geoff Sirmai 0-1

Hipfingerz Subbuteo TFC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1063342333730453

Curtis wins in Haverhill (England)

Yorkshire's Sam Curtis won the Haverhill tournament in June 20. Sam won his four games while Martin Bellefontaine was runner-up!

1. Sam Curtis
2. Martin Bellefontaine
3. Gerry Harrington
4. Joe Harrington
5. Mike Williams
6. Peter Holmes
7. Paul Matthews
8. David McCartney

Haverhill Rovers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/378921166394976

Ireland: Action in Munster and Dublin

In Ireland the Tralee and Munster Club had a small gathering with 4 players taking part. Jeff Murphy took the honors after being undefeated!

Final table:

1. Jeff Murphy
2. David Elton
3. Cian Hogan
4. William Magnier

Munster STF: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpstraleesubbuteo.wixsite.comsubbuteo

Also in Dublin games were played at the "Cherrytree". it was good to have two returning players including Adrian Pigott who won the night. Next meeting is Monday 10th of July at 6.30.

Final table:

1. Adrian Pigott
2. Andy Fitzpatrick
3. John Kinsella
4. Daniel Kaliszewski
5. Eliott Fitzpatrick

South Africa: WASPA events in Johannesburg and Cape Town

In South Africa there was Subbuteo action in two different places last week-end. In Johannesburg Ian Clarke won the "Easterns TFC" gathering. it was good to have two new players involved.

Final table: 

1. Ian Clarke
2. Craig Smith
3. Rui Dos Santos
4. Gary Downs
5. Christopher Paolini
6. Keegan Paolini

Contact in Johannesburg is garydowns64@icloud.com

There was a smaller event in Cape Town with three players involved. Neil Hampton defeated Mike Ryder in the final was John Fishlock was third.

Contact in Cape town is Neil Hampton at neilhampton.ct@gmail.com

Kye Arnold wins CHASERS event

In Dagenham, there was another WASPA win for Kye Arnold at the CHASERS (Chadwell Heath & South Essex, Romford Subbuteo) Club. 100% record on the night without conceding and beating Terry 3-0 Arnold in an all Kent Invicta final for the Cup

Final: Kye Arnold - Terry Arnold 3-0
Final 3-4: Martin Bellefontaine - Adam Jackson 2-0
Final 5-6: Gary Gladwell - Jonathan Beales 2-2
Final 7-8: Mark West - Samantha Levy 2-0

Chasers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/314595413269756

Jason Christopher winner in Andover

The Andover tournament held this week was another success with 12 players taking part. Jason Christopher defeated Steve Wonnacott in a decisive game to decide he winner. The final table was as follows:

1. Jason Christopher (Solent)
2. Steve Wonnacott (Bristol)
3. Connor Gregory (Solent)
4. Malcolm Jamieson (Solent)
5. Dave Hunter (Solent)
6. Kyle Jamieson (Solent)
7. Stuart Briffett (Bristol)
8. Nigel Morgan (Solent)
9. Craig Purnell (Bristol)
10. Chris Burford (Andover)
11. Shaun Ellis (Andover)
12. Jon Willing (Andover)

Andover SC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/985139298989041

Victor Jones wins old rules event

Victor Jones (Harrow Hawks) won the Subbuteo Old School Cup 2023 a WASPA tournament organised by London SC and Steve Moreton of the Stadium of Fingers at La Pizzica Restaurant in Fulham on Saturday 24 June 2023. Runner-up Simon Goodman (Surrey Saracens).

It was a classic final between two English Internationals: Simon Goodman (Surrey Saracens)  was the Cup runner-up.

Valter Baroncini (London SC)  won the Plate. Tony Banks (London SC) Plate runner-up.

Neil Doherty (Harrow Hawks) won the Shield. Gianluca Zucchelli (London SC) Shied runner-up.

We tested the Subbuteofest 2023 old school rules playing on cloth pitches with plastic goals and medium balls.

Before kick off we celebrated the life of Chris Phillips (Surrey Saracens) and Mike Dent with a minute applause ended on the note of  Smoke on the water from Mike's favourite band, the Deep Purple.

Original report: https://www.englishsubbuteoassociation.com/post/victor-jones-wins-the-subbuteo-old-school-cup-2023?fbclid=IwAR3E6Fc6Gq4Tlt2tUqo84qzmvpnlOwPm-_afGM2nZToA9XzPV0OJ26XmpIE

London SC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1285647305258214

Marco Perotti wins in Terni

Finally we also received results from Terni, Italy, where the Perotti family had another gathering under WASPA banner. Congratulations to Marco Perotti for taking the honors, finishing on top of a group of 4 players!

Subbuteo in Terni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/334585397505895

June 2023: results from England, Australia, Italy and Belgium.

Here again we have a summary of events held in the last few days in England, Australia, Italy and Belgium.

For sure the most amazing tournament this week was the Chesterfield tournament counting for the English Championship. Firstly, congratulations to Andrew Forster Fake and Chesterfield TFC for running an excellent event on Sunday, hosting round 5 of the English Championships.

Well done to the winner, Elliott Bellefontaine, who can still win the Championship with victory at Bristol, and the runner up Aaron Skinner, who moves up to third place. 

Another solid performance from Gage Badger sees him win the Under 20s and consolidate his position as the top under 20 player in England.

The last event will be played at Bristol Subbuteo Club on Sunday 2nd July, where the 10 English Masters places will be decided and the English Champion crowned. Good luck everyone!

Final table:

1. Elliot Bellefontaine - ENG/lot
2. Aaron Skinner - ENG/bri
3. Mick Hammonds - ENG/wol
4. Richard Badger - ENG/wol
5. Brian Daley - ENG/lon
5. Chris Bedford - WAL/wol
6. Alan Lee - ENG/wob
7. Colin Fletcher - ENG/che
9. Jason Christopher - ENG/sol
10. Gage Badger - ENG/wol
11. Rob Paterson - ENG/tsp
12. Simon Goodman - ENG/sur
13. Malcolm Jamieson - ENG/sol
14. Sam Curtis - ENG/yor
15. Kevin Cordell - ENG/stw
16. Justin Scott - ENG/wol
17. Tom Heslop - ENG/nor
18. Brian Kinrade - IOM/che
19. Graham Harwood - ENG/ped
20. Shaun Dunne - ENG/yor
21. Alex Scott - ENG/wol
22. Simon Bodily - ENG/ped
23. Colin Tarry - ENG/che
24. Nick Pearson - ENG/yor
25. Simon McMurray - ENG/che
26. Richard Roper - ENG/ped
27. Robert Jones - ENG/bri
28. Lucasz Whittle - ENG/lon
29. Jamie Samuel Warren - ENG/stw
30. Steve Wonnacott - ENG/bri
31. Ian Sharp - ENG/yor
32. Connor Gregory - ENG/sol
33. Stuart Briffett - ENG/bri

Pictures by Graham Harwood

English Subbuteo Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239943602816912

In Australia, our mates in Perth held 2 events with Ross McNulty being in great shape to claim the 2 trophies.

Final table 1st tournament (league format):

1. Ross McNulty
2. Alan Kimber
3. Chris Thorn
4. Noel Mani
5. Hugh Best

Final table 2nd tournament (league format):

1. Ross McNulty
2. Hugh Best
3. Noel Mani
4. Chris Thorn

Subbuteo Perth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1233903783292458

Nick Pearson wins his first WASPA Cup in Houghton Le Spring on Wednesday. New boy Jim Race gave a good account of himself on his home pitch squeezing in equalisers against Tom and Chris. Nick’s winner against Jim came 3 seconds from time!

Tom scored a rare win over Chris to push him into bottom spot. That’s a rarity in itself!

A fun nights play on a very warm and sticky night here in the North East

Final table:

1. Nick Pearson
2. Tom Heslop
3. Jim Race
4. Chris Kaberry

North Shields STF: https://www.facebook.com/northshieldssubbuteotablefootball

In Italy, the club of 69ers held their "Freedom Cup" last Sunday in Borgo vercelli. Players of the home club had the vist of players from Rebels Genova. it was a great day of table football and final tables were as follows:

Gold Category:

1. Andrea Gennari TSC 69ERS
2. Bruno Riccardo TSC 69ERS
3. Ferdinando Marino TSC 69ERS
4. Alessandro Cirio TSC 69ERS

Silver category:

1. Gandin Alessandro Rebels Genoa
2. Saveriano Gabriele TSC 69ERS
3. Gandin Andrea Rebels Genoa
4. Balito Davide Rebels Genoa
5. Careddu Filippo Rebels Genoa
6. Balito Fabio Rebels Genoa
7. Foti Alessandro TSC 69ERS
8. Beccati Edoardo TSC 69ERS

Junior tournament:

1. Alessandro Gandin Rebels Genoa
2. Alessandro Cirio TSC 69ERS
3. Gabriele Saveriano TSC 69ERS
4. Balito Davide Rebels Genoa
5. Careddu Filippo Rebels Genoa
6. Beccati Edoardo TSC 69ERS

TSC 69ers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSC69ERS

In Belgium the latest SC Flanders tournament in Antwerp was played on Monday by 9 players from Belgium and the Netherlands. Patrick de Jong was the undisputed winner as the Dutchman won his four games. Final table:

1. Patrick de Jong
2. Marco de Bruin
2. David Wouters
4. Johan Lourdon
5. Jos Ceulemans
6. Geert Leys
7. Stéphane Lambert
8. Martijn de Jong
9. Xavier Aret

SC Flanders on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/479038732231303

Finally, we received results from Rome, Italy where the the " ALBA SUBBUTEO ROMA W.A.S.P.A. TOUR" had a stage in the premises of OSC Libertas Roma. 12 players from different clubs competed with old rules. The theme of the tournament was "German football" and Gianluca Ginesi was the big winner of the day after defeating Marco Scialanga in the final. Semi-finalists were Giovanni Maria Riccardi and Ernesto Poncetta. Thanks to the organizers for playing their events under WASPA banner!

WASPA Subbuteo in Italy: https://waspasubbuteoitalia.blogspot.com/

Thanks to all those who keep the WASPA circuit alive!

Don't hesitate to join the WASPA circuit and to send your results to vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

June 2023: results from the Netherlands, Wales, England, Greece and Belgium

We receive results of WASPA events almost every day and it's sometimes complicated to make good stories. When organizers send an article and pictures, it's always welcome. So here is a breif summary of the latest WASPA results collected from the Netherlands, Wales, England, Greece and Belgium.

In the Netherlands, the 10th round of the local league in Gouda took place last week with 8 players taking part. After group games, Patrick de Jong won the final against Marco de Bruin (2-1) to claim the honors.

Final: Patrick de Jong - Marco de Bruin 2-1
Final 3-4: Rinaldo van Dijk - Martijn de Jong 3-1
Final 5-6: Xavier Aret - Chantal de Jong 2-0
Final 7-8: Richard Oranje - Otto Remmers 1-0
Dutch table football on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Subbuteonederland

In London, Tony Banks was the winner of the Old Rules WASPA (World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association) tournament organised on Wednesday by the London Subbuteo Club at La Pizzica Restaurant - London. Runner-up was Tony Riley who visited the club from Spain. Third Stephen Moreton, fourth Gianluca Zucchelli and fight George Slater.

London SC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083345050371

In Wales, London Road SC welcomed back Raoul Newton as well as being visited by Morecombe Bay SC players Rob Wilkinson and Keith Carman. 

Brian Daley won the tournament beating Ruby Matthews in the Final. In the plate event Lucasz Whittle beat Brian Hall.

London Road SC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1699324517049032

The latest Rochford & Southend tournament took place this week at "the Oakwood" in Leigh on Sea. Devyn Dyson was the undisputed winner after winning his four games. It was great also to see two players attending their first WASPA tournament. Final standings were as follows (all R&S players unless noted):

1. Kevin Dyson (TSPA)
2. Mark Francis
3. William Target
4. Mark West (Chasers)
5. Stewart Grant
6. David Horncastle
7. Glenn Asher
8. Ian Horncastle
9. Kevin Imbush
10. Jim Jameison

Rochford & Southend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267835711660565

Andover Subbuteo Club has a small event with four players during the week. Jason Christopher took the honors after winning 2 of his three games and sharing points against Chris Burford. Final standings were as follows:

1. Jason Christopher (Solent)
2. Steve George (Kent Invicta)
3. Malcolm Jamieson (Solent)
4. Chris Burford (Andover)

Andover SC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/985139298989041

Yorkshire Phoenix also had a great tournament with 10 players taking part.

"Another great club night at Dewsbury Moor Sports Club for our latest WASPA (World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association) event. Ten players took part this evening including a returning Dan Nicholls and new club player Vicky Lewis.

The night was won by a canter by WASPA specialist Brian Daley. Second place was shared three ways between Dan, Craig Heward and Shaun Dunne. Thank you to everyone that took part - next club meet is Thursday 13th July", wrote the organizers.

Final WASPA table:

1. Brian Daley
2. Shaun Dunne
2. Craig Heward
2. Dan Nicholls
5. Nick Pearson
5. Ian Sharp
7. Dale May
8. Lucasz Whittle
9. Vicky Lewis
10. Darren Brook

Yorkshire Phoenix on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yorkshirephoenixtfc

We have been extremely delighted to receive results from Greece for the first time for months. Players in Thessaloniki were glad to host Austria's Alfred Strommer for some good games. 8 players attended the event and Ilias Galanopoulos defeated Thanasis Giaglis in the final (6-3). Alfred Strommer and 

Nikos Giotlis were the unlucky semi-finalists.

Thessaloniki TSC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508391319337029

In England, Worthing players met for their monthly tournament. Paul Woodhouse took the honors. Thanks to Ian Maskell for sending regular results of the club!

1. Paul Woodhouse
2. Steve Taylor
3. Joe Currey
4. Nigel Pestelle
5. Nathan Holley
6. Ian Maskell

Worthing fivestar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worthingfivestar

Finally, last Friday Templeuve United in Belgium held a promotional tournament. 7 players were attending the club night but only 4 players were allowed to play the "promotional" event as according to WASPA rules. Benjamin Marain (AS Hennuyer), the youngest players taking part, too the honors after winning his 3 games. Michaël Dupret (Magic team Tournai) was runner-up while Templeuve players Sébastien Sorge and Eric Caillaux took the 3rd and 4th spots.

Templeuve United on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TempleuveUnited and https://www.facebook.com/groups/templeuveunited

Chris Bedford wins Pedmore June tournament

 Last Wednesday 16 players contested the Pedmore Subbuteo & Table Football Club “June” World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association (WASPA) Open Event.

For the second month running its congratulations to Chris Bedford on Winning the main event.

In an enthralling final (which was a credit to Subbuteo) Chris Beat Mick Hammonds 1-0 in the 5 minute golden goal period after it was tied at 2-2 after full-time. Both players represent Wolverhampton TFC.

Justin Scott (Wolverhampton TFC) won the Plate final beating Simon Davies representing Pedmore Subbuteo & Table Football Club 4-1. Well played Justin.

Graham Harwood of Pedmore Subbuteo & Table Football Club Football Club & Mark Weaver representing Leicester Foxes Subbuteo Club contested the S'Fortunatao Finger final which was a very close affair with Graham coming out on top 2 goals to 1 on shots to take the honours, it was 2-2 after full time and 0-0 in the golden goal period...Nice work Graham Harwood.

A Huge thanks to everyone who attended and travelled the distances that you did to play. AWESOME SUPPORT!

Big Shout outs to: Robert Ramsay, Nathan Prentice & Quarry Bank Social Club for the venue.

I would also like to thank Simon Bodily and Graham Harwood for their efforts and the guys from Wolves TFC for their help and support in suppling 4 tables to make this event possible. Mick Hammonds a Big Thanks for bringing the tables.

List of Entrants below along with the final League standing before we reached the K/O Stages.

The Results have been submitted to WASPA.

Watch this space for the next events as we are planning some 32 players Sunday events.

Keep on Flicking!

(Report by Richard Roper)

June 2023: results from England, Wales, Italy and Australia

Here is a quick look at the first event of the month. June started with tournaments played in England, Wales, Italy and Australia.

The Leicester tournament was played last Wednesday with 10 players in attendance. Jeremy Bradley won his five games to take the trophy. The final standings of the evening were as follows (all Leicester unless noted):

1. Jeremy Bradley (TSPA)
2. Richard Roper (Pedmore TFC)
3. Graham Harwood (Pedmore TFC)
4. Sean Wenlock
5. Mark Weaver
6. Paul Taylor
7. Scott Hunt
8. Kevin Coleman
9. Andy Henly
10. Jay Williams

Leicester Foxes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/571403958031872

In Stanway, 7 players competed in a league format. Kevin Cordell took the honors thanks to the goal difference after Kevin and Martin Hodds finished the evening with the same number of points. Final table (all Stanway unless noted)

1. Kevin Cordell
2. Martin Hodds (Yorkshire)
3. Adam Douglas
4. Stuart Chamberlain
5. Mark Francis (Rochford & Southend)
6. David Lyon
7. Jamie Samuel Warren

Stanway Rovers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063670742239

In Italy, the Rebels Genova organized a "promotional tournament" for their juniors. 11 players were competing in two categories. Tommaso Sani won the main event after winning 5 of his six games. Samuele Bignardi (who won the previous two tournaments in May) was runner-up and Andrea Bolioli won the beginners tournament.

Main event (league format):

1. Tommaso Sani
2. Samuele Bignardi
3. Alberto Capoferri
4. Giacomo Alessi
5. Alessandro Gandin
6. Filippo Careddu
7. Andrea Ferretti

Beginners event (after home and away games):

1. Andrea Bolioli
2. Matteo Peretti
3. Filippo Sottili
3. Matteo Fonnesu

Rebels Genova on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SubbuteoClubRebels

In Wales it was good to see another event in Cardiff. David Lauder and darren Barnes ended the evening with 3 wins and a draw but David took the honors on goal difference. Final table (all Cardiff unless noted):

1. David Lauder
2. Darren Barnes
3. David Samuel
4. John Lauder
5. Steve Wonnacott (Bristol)
6. Matthew Rowley
7. Alan Hounsell
8. Stuart Briffett (Bristol)

We were finally glad to see another tournament in Brisbane, Australia. The local BSC had 6 players taking part. After the group stage, Gus Gillespie defeated Kevin Halliday in the final to claim the trophy.

Congratulations to all players involved!

Brisbane SC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brisbanesubbuteoclubinc

Please note there will be:

- a promotional tournament in Templeuve (Belgium) on June 16 + a regional tournament in Templeuve on June 23. Contact: vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

- a tournament in Breda (La Selva, Spain) on June 25. Contact is circuitcatala@futboldetaula.cat

- a tournament in Borgo Vercelli (Italy) on June 18. Contact is Andrea Lessona: tsc69ers@gmail.com

WASPA records as per May 2023

Dear Subbuteo friends,

we are very happy to publish the WASPA records after the 44 tournaments held last month.

Excel file (rankings and statistics)

PDF file (results)

Great success for the Wageningen tournament in the Netherlands

We had indeed 33 regional tournaments, 5 promotional events and 6 tournaments played with the old rules.

Tournaments have been held in Australia, England, Belgium, Italy, Wales, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and the Netherlands.

We noticed some tournaments had a very good turnout, which is a sign WASPA events are becoming more important. For instance there were 16 players in Pedmore, 32 in Haverhill, 24 in Wageningen, 40 in Andover, 20 in Walkinston... so once again, congratulations to those who make things possible!

Ruby Matthews beat all the boys to claim the latest London Road tournament

We also noticed some players take things very seriously. 2 players managed to attend 9 WASPA events in May (!!!), which is incredible. it's great to see their motivation to visit different clubs and to players with different sets of rules.

Nice venue for the Andover tournament

A special word for the Hipfingerz club in Australia as they have a new venue and their inaugural tournament was a success with 9 players taking part.

Congratulations to Brian Daley for winning his 100th WASPA tournament a few weeks ago ;-) That's a great achievement!

I also want to point out the fact some clubs have already organized many tournaments this season and can in no case have more than 12 regional tournaments till the end of the season (August 31).

Finally I also want to say I'm very upset that even if some nations really support the WASPA circuit, some national associations still work against the good of the game. A few days ago I was told a national association was creating a national ranking including all types of events incuding small friendly tournaments but organizers would not have their results counted if the tournament has the WASPA status. This is really a shame and is definately a step in the wrong direction :(

If you see missing results, don't hesitate to contact us. This will be corrected next month!

Kent Invicta TFC have a new venue in Gillingham

How to send results?

This is a question I often receive and the easiest way to send results is to keep individual scores of all games (group stages, knock-out games) + a list of players taking part (first name, name, club, country, birthdate also if there are new juniors). Once we have that, it's usually easier to keep records.

Once again, I insist on the fact clubs should not hesitate to run tournaments under the WASPA banner. It's a great way to promote your club, to attract new players and to create local or regional development and we all agree this is what the game needs nowadays.

All your ideas to make the WASPA circuit more attractive are more than welcome. Don't hesitate to send your feedback. We also hope to see more and more clubs running events under the WASPA banner in the future.

We also take to opportunity to thank our partners:

- SubKits at https://www.facebook.com/subkits

- Flicks for Kicks at http://shop.flickforkicks.com/

- MAD ABOUT GAMES at http://subbuteo2012.co.uk

Well, that's all for now. Please remember you only need 3 players to register your tournament. Don't be scared to join. It's free and tournament requests can be sent by e-mail to vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

Keep an eye on the WASPA blog at http://waspa-circuit.blogspot.com as there are updates almost every day.

Please invite your friends to join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/waspasubbuteo/

We also have a WASPA page here: https://www.facebook.com/WASPA-World-Amateur-Subbuteo-Players-Association-231789816834700/

Keep in mind WASPA is also looking for new partners. If you know any company ready to support us (we don’t ask for money but we want some win-win agreements so that we can promote each other), don't hesitate to contact me at vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Vincent Coppenolle, WASPA organizer

A Subbuteo table football project in Mongolia

We are very pleased to hear of our Maltese friend Clarence Psaila who is not only a Subbuteo enthusiast but also a famous chess player. Clarence will be traveling to Mongolia in a couple of weeks, leaving Malta on June 30 and will stay with his wife in Mongolia for 2,5 months. Clarence has already bought teams and balls and will bring an Astropitch, 2 goals and 2 keepers in order to start something in a famous chess club in Mongolia. The club is open daily from 10am till 6pm so the goal is to have 3 hours of Subbuteo a day for new players. Local chess organizers encourage their members to have a secondary hobby as chess is very mentally challenging. Many select table tennis and the club has its own table. Some others chose billiards, etc. "I proposed for them to choose Subbuteo, I introduced it and explained that I can help them set up a club. They were delighted! This club is in the Gobi desert (not in the capital of Mongolia) in a town with around 20,000 people and it is a popular touristic destination for Mongolians. So basically, the Subbuteo table (of hopefully tables) will be set up inside this chess club, and chess players from this club will play after their chess training. Outsiders will also be invited to join the Subbuteo club / activity. During my 3 month stay in Mongolia I will be at this club for most of the time, I will teach them how to play and get them started", explains Clarence.

The idea is to teach the game to some of the chess players for a couple of weeks and then organize a tournament with the local players. of course the goal is to hand things over to a Mongolian delegate when Clarence leaves so that we keep things going in the future!

As it would be much easier to have 2 tables, Clarence would be glad to hear of anyone who could donate one spare pitch, 2 more goals or goalkeepers. Extra material would be more than welcome!

Anyone interested to help this project can e-mail Clarence at clarence_247@yahoo.co.uk

We wish Clarence good luck with this fantastic project!