Wins for Coppenolle and Rochez in Belgium

Belgium had two WASPA tournaments in Belgium. The clubs of Tournai and Wamme were holding events in unusual venues as the first one took place in Templeuve and the other one was played in the "Belgian Subbuteoland" in Nassogne.

11 players attended the tournament on Friday and the good surprise was to see four very young players taking part, which is promising for the future of the game in the West of Belgium. There were many close games and after 3 sessions, Sébastien Rochez was the only players with three wins after he defeated Geoffrey Marain. In the last session, Vincent Coppenolle defeated Sébastien Rochez in a decisive game to win the tournament, his first WASPA title for 13 months. The final table was as follows:

1. Vincent Coppenolle (Templeuve)
2. Geoffrey Marain (Hennuyer)
3. Matthias Averlant (Hennuyer)
4. Sébastien Rochez (Wamme)
5. Ursule Dhondt (Templeuve)
6. Sébastien Sorge (Templeuve)
7. Mathis Verhelst (Templeuve)
8. Benjamin Marain (Hennuyer)
9. Gabin Deman (Templeuve)
10. Michaël Dupret (Tournai)
11. Sumaï Kabeya (Templeuve)

On Sunday morning 5 players were meeting in Nassogne and this time two players ended with three wins and a draw. Sébastien Rochez won the tournament on goal difference. Final table:

1. Sébastien Rochez (Stembert)
2. Noah Janssens (Wamme)
3. Jean Grosdent (Wamme)
4. Maxim Grosdent (Wamme)
5. Thomas Janssens (Wamme)

To be noted there will be several tournament in the West of Belgium in october:

- promotional tournament in Templeuve on October 11
- Templeuve regional tournament on October 18
- Tournai regional tournament on October 25

September 2024: results from across the globe

After a wonderful FISTF world cup, we are happy to receive many results from around the world. It's amazing to see players from many different countries playing WASPA tournaments. Here are some results from the last few days.

Regional tournaments

Melbourne, September 16, group format

1. Anthony Madiona (Northern Phoenix)
2. Nathan Urbaniak (Melbourne TFC
3. Christos Garagounis (Northern Phoenix)
4. Adam Deverell (Western Sydney)
5. George Theocharis (Northern Phoenix)

Gouda, September 18

1. Henk Landzaat
2. Jarno Marks
3. Xavier Aret
4. Rinaldo van Dijk
5. Richard Oranje
6. Cailim Marks

Templeuve (Belgium), September 20, Swiss system

1. Geoffrey Marain (AS Hennuyer)
2. Sébastien Rochez (Stembert)
3. Eric Caillaux (FRA/Templeuve)
4. Vincent Coppenolle (Templeuve)
5. Michaël Dupret (Tournai)
6. Sébastien Sorge (FRA/Wattrelos)
7. Franck Santer (FRA/Templeuve)
8. David Sardi de Letto (FRA/Wattrelos)
9. Ursule Dhondt (Templeuve)

Tralee and Munster (Ireland), September 16, group format

1. William Magnier (Cork)
2. David Elton (Tralee)
3. Jeff Murphy (Cork)

Perth (Australia), September 14 2024, host: Subbuteo Perth

1. Alan Kimber (Subbuteo Perth)
2. Noel Mani (Subbuteo Perth)
3. Chris Thorn (Subbuteo Perth)
4. Hugh Best (Sports TFC of Western Australia)
5. Ron Byrne (Subbuteo Perth)

Perth (Australia), September 15, host: Sports TFC of Western Australia

1. Tan Yew Loy (Singapore/Subbuteo Perth)
2. Hugh Best (Sports TFC of Western Australia)
3. Chris Thorn (Subbuteo Perth)
4. Noel Mani (Subbuteo Perth)

Promotional tournaments

Wattrelos (France), September 12, group format

1. Sébastien Sorge
2. David Sardi de Letto
3. Thibaut Marville
4. Nicolas Voet

Auckland (New Zeland), September 15, group format

1. Richard Edeson
2. Conrad Mudge
3. Andy Shearer
4. Andy Miller

Finnish rules

Helsinki (Finland), September 24, league system

1. Mika Ruuri
2. Janne Liesivaara
3. Kari Hakkarainen
4. Marki Leskinen
5. Timothy Ekholm
6. Jani Naapila
7. Vesa Närhi

FISTF World Cup 2024 - Message from WASPA

Dear Subbuteo friends,

Speaking in the name of WASPA, I would like to wish good luck to all the players who will attend the Eland Cables FISTF world cup in Tunbridge Wells, England.

The fact the world cup is taking place in England is no surprise for me. A few years ago, England was far to be among the most important Subbuteo nations as Italy, Greece, Spain or Belgium for instance had much bigger numbers of players, clubs and events.

The WASPA circuit certainly contributed to the revival of the game in England. The lockdown period brought back the interest for the game to many Subbuteo fans and many local clubs have been created.

For many of these clubs, the WASPA circuit was an important link to connect players and clubs, to create regional circuits and improve the general standards of play. Can you believe more than 900 WASPA tournaments have already been held in England?

Those who started playing in the last 4 years have new gained experience and it's no surprise to see some of them playing for their national team this week-end.

Of course, many "new" players will compete for England but we are pleased to see some people who gained experience in WASPA events recently now playing for many other countries.

We can be very proud of what has been achieved but as I said many times in the recent past, the work of the English Subbuteo Association must be a source of inspiration. England has proved the WASPA circuit can be a real benefit for the game to recruit new players and to boost the motivation of players who cannot afford to travel abroad to play tournaments.

This is the right moment to thank Mr Alan Lee and all the people in the ESA Board who have used the WASPA circuit as a tool to develop the game. The ESA is now proving to the world that England is a major Subbuteo nation again and we are very proud to have helped in some way.

Special thanks also to Mr Steve Dettre, FISTF president, who has always supported the philosophy of the WASPA circuit. We are really pleased to see a strong Australian team travelling to England for the world cup!

We are looking forward to see a straightened collaboration between FISTF and WASPA in the future and to see many more WASPA events held in many different countries.

Once again, good luck to all players involved in the different tournaments. We are sure it will be a fantastic week-end for everybody.

Vincent Coppenolle, WASPA organizer

See more details about the world cup here: https://www.englishsubbuteoassociation.com/world-cup-2024

New venue for Golazzo SC in Edinburgh

"The first WASPA event for Golazzo SC at the new venue, The Cramond Inn, ended in a battle of the goal differences. With 6 players competing in a league format, Marco Bevilacqua won out over Dave Allen with the last flick of the game to take the prize as overall winner! We also had an amazing debut from new Golazzo youth signing, Arthur Kent, who managed to hold Bruce Henderson to a draw whilst Paul McFadyen won over Andy Kent in the North Edinburgh Derby.

We are hoping to hold more WASPA events in the future and continuing to attract new players to the game in Edinburgh. With the pub allowing under 18's until 9PM, we have gathered a lot of local interest and have also expanded to 3 tables to accommodate new players."

Report by Marco Bevilacqua.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/SubbuteoEdinburgh

Season flick-off in Genova

The young "Rebels" and their certificate of WASPA number 1 junior club

The Italian club of Rebels Genova had a first regional WASPA tournament on Saturday with 12 players taking part. Senior and junior players were competing together, not only to celebrate the start of the new season but also to have a small party after the "little Rebels" won the trophy of best junior club in the WASPA tables of the season 2023-2024. Samuele Bignardi took the honors after beating Alessandro Gandin in the final. Congratulations to Luca Bignardi and his clubmates for the great job with the kids.

Final: Alessandro Gandin - Samuele Bignardi 0-2

Final 3-4: Luca Bignardi - Andrea Gandin 2-0

Final 5-6: Alberto Capoferri - Filippo Sottili 1-0

Final 7-8: Davide Balito - Riccardo Danovaro 1-0

Final 9-10: Filippo Careddu - Simone Pennati 1-2

Final 11-12: Matteo Danovaro - Fabio Balito 1-2

Pictures of our WASPA season champions!

The WASPA season 2023-2024 ended on August 31. We sent the "certificates" to the different leaders of the WASPA tables to congratulate them for the great achievements. Thanks to them for sending pictures with their little gift.

Kevin Cordell (England/Stanway Rovers), WASPA number 1 in the rolling ranking
The Stanway Rovers also won the WASPA Development League

Ian Aggett (England/Milton Keynes), winner of the season ranking

Connor Gregory (England/Solent), number 1 in the junior ranking.
Solent is also the winner of the "Top Clubs" section.

Milton Keynes TSC players with their certificate of Conference League champions

In Italy, the Rebels Genova put their certificate of number 1 junior team in their premises.

WASPA Handbook 2024 - Help needed

Dear friends, you will find here the WASPA handbook for the new season.

See link with the handbook here

There is no major change.

Please can you check the following points of attention?

- If some of your junior players (born in 2008 or later) are not listed in the WASPA junior ranking, you can send his birthdate for our records.

- Page 27: delegates from the nations -> we are open to candidatures for the job of delegate. If you want to promote the WASPA circuit in your country (or region), please send your candidature.

- Page 29 & 30: conditions to be listed in the ranking of clubs. Please confirm if your club is in the right section. If your club is not yet listed, doors are open for new clubs (as part of the "Conference League" for the first season).

- Contacts of clubs (page 32): we try to have a list of the "most active WASPA club" with details of local organizers (e-mail, club website,...). Please can you check if the details of your clubs are correct? If your club is not listed, please send your details by e-mail.

Your feedback is very important so please take a few minutes to help us!

Your ideas to improve the WASPA circuit and to make things better are also more than welcome.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Vincent Coppenolle - vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

August 2024: summary of results in England

August was another amazing month for WASPA players in England with a lot of tournaments played in many different clubs. Here is a summary of results.

Bristol, July 29 2024, Swiss system

1. David Lauder (WAL/Cardiff)
2. Mick Hammonds (Wolverhampton)
3. Darren Barnes (WAL/Cardiff)
4. Taylor Randles (Bristol)
5. Aaron Skinner (Bristol)
6. Steve Wonnacott (Bristol)
7. John Lauder (WAL/Cardiff)
8. Matthew Rowley (WAL/Cardiff)
9. Stuart Briffett (Bristol)
10. Alex Salter (Bristol)

-> Bristol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2435653826668859

Solent, August 7 2024, Swiss system

1. Malcolm Jamieson (Solent)
2. Chris Burford (Andover)
3. Connor Gregory (Solent)
4. Jason Christopher (Solent)
5. Jerry Lovegrove (Solent)
6. Russell Cramer (Solent)
7. Reggie Cramer (Solent)
8. Dave Hunter (Solent)
9. Dave Skelton (Solent)
10. Rob Piggott (Solent)
11. Tim Hill (Solent)
12. Dave Cope (Worthing)
13. Steve Smith (Solent)

-> Solent on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2759539824274495

Dagenham, August 7 2024, Swiss system

1. Adam Jackson (Chasers)
2. Gary Gladwell (Chasers)
3. Martin Colwell (Kent Invicta)
4. Ben Torr (Chasers)
5. Samantha Levy (Chasers)
6. Michele Claydon (Chasers)

-> Chasers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/314595413269756

Leicester, August 7 2024, groups and finals

Final: Richard Roper - Ian Aggett 2-5
Final 3-4: Alex Ashcroft - Mark Weaver 0-2
Final 5-6: William Lacey - Sean Wenlock 1-4
Final: 7-8Paul Taylor - Scott Hunt 3-2

-> Leicester Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1388271968705973

Haverhill, August 8 2024, group of 5

1. Mike Williams (Haverhill)
2. Joe Harrington (Haverhill)
3. Peter Holmes (Haverhill)
4. Gerry Harrington (Ireland/Haverhill)
5. Rob Fitch (Stanway)

-> Haverhill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/378921166394976

Braintree, August 12 2024, group of 5

1. David McCartney (White Notley)
2. Daniel Fox (West London)
3. Rob Ellis (White Notley)
4. Ciaran Brannigan (White Notley)
5. Nico Brannigan (White Notley)

-> White Notley SC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/white.notley.subbuteo.club

Pedmore, August 14 2024, Swiss system

1. Ian Aggett (Milton Keynes)
2. Chris Short (Pedmore)
3. Simon Bodily (Pedmore)
4. Justin Scott (Wolverhampton)
5. Mick Hammonds (Wolverhampton)
6. Gage Badger (Wolverhampton)
7. Richard Badger (Wolverhampton)
8. Simon McMurray (Chesterfield)
9. Mark Weaver (Leicester)
10. Alex Scott (Wolverhampton)
11. Mark Henshaw (Pedmore)
12. Andy Pountney (Pedmore)

-> Pedmore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176810971922999

North Shields, August 20 2024, group format

1. Chris Kaberry (North Shields)
2. Nigel Lamond (North Shields)
3. Tom Heslop (North Shields)

-> North Shields link: https://www.facebook.com/northshieldssubbuteotablefootball

Yorkshire, August 22 2024, Swiss system

1. Craig Heward (Yorkshire)
2. Stuart Walsh (Yorkshire)
3. Andy Boyer (Yorkshire)
4. Mark Weaver (Leicester)
5. Luca Lanzani (Morecambe Bay SC)
6t Ian Sharp (Yorkshire)
6t Max Starkey (Yorkshire)
8. Kevin Adderley (Yorkshire)
9. Ian Smalley (Yorkshire)
10. Adrian Hawcroft (Yorkshire)
11. Darren Brook (Yorkshire)

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

North Shields, August 23 2024, group format

1. Nick Pearson (Yorkshire)
2. Chris Kaberry (North Shields)
3. Tom Heslop (North Shields)
4. Shaun Dunne (Wolverhampton)

-> North Shields link: https://www.facebook.com/northshieldssubbuteotablefootball

Andover, August 26 2024, groups and knock-out

Semi-finals: Connor Gregory - Ian Aggett 0-5 & Malcolm Jamieson - Gary Gladwell 6-1
Final: Malcolm Jamieson - Ian Aggett 1-4
Consolation final: Adam Douglas - Stuart Briffett 2-2*
Shield final: Nigel Pestelle - Paul Izard 1-0
Final place 13-16: Courtney Hoar - Nigel Morgan 0-3

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

Worthing, August 29 2024, Swiss format

1. Malcolm Jamieson (Scotland/Solent)
2. Shaun Allison (Worthing)
3. Ian Maskell (Worthing)
4. Nathan Holley (Worthing)
5. Paul Woodhouse (Worthing)
6. Chris Stapleton (Worthing)
7. Dave Cope (Worthing)
8. Steve Taylor (Worthing)

-> Worthing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worthingfivestar

Morecambe Bay, August 31 2024, group of 5

1. Stuart Andrews (Morecambe Bay SC)
2. Luca Lanzani (Morecambe Bay SC)
3. Rob Wilkinson (Morecambe Bay SC)
4. Perry Sinacola (Morecambe Bay SC)
5. Keith Carman (Morecambe Bay SC)

-> Morecambe Bay SC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorecambebaysubbuteo

Final standings of the WASPA season 2023-2024

Dear friends, the WASPA season 2023-2024 is officially over!

Excel file

PDF file (results)

We are pleased to announce the names of the season champions:
- Kevin Cordell (England/Stanway) is the leader of the WASPA ranking;
- Ian Aggett (England/Milton Keynes) is the season champion;
- Connor Gregory (England/Solent) is the number 1 junior player;
- England remains the number 1 nations;
- Solent Subbuteo Club (England) is the winner of the Top Clubs section;
- Stanway Rovers Flickers (England) is the winner of the Development League;
- Milton Keynes TSC (England) is the winner of the Conference League;
- Club Rebels Genova (Italy) is the number 1 junior club!

You can see in the attached files the main rankings!

We have published the details of the different club rankings with the number of involved players this season (those who attended at least 1 tournament in the last 12 months).

Special award to Western Sydney Subbuteo (Australia) for having 28 different players invoçlved this season!

As for the new season:
- clubs in the Top Clubs section with less than 200 points should be relagated to the Development League.
- clubs with more then 500 points in the Development League should be promoted to the Top Clubs section;
- clubs in the Development League with less than 200 points should be relagated to the Conference League.
- clubs with more then 300 points in the Conference League should be promoted to the Development League ;
- clubs in the Conference League with 0 point will be removed from the tables.
- clubs that disagree with the promotion/relegation can send an e-mail to vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com before September 10.

We will come back soon with the full rankings and statistics but also with more details about the new season.

Thanks once again to all organizers for an amazing season with 452 tournaments (including 4 national cups) played under WASPA banner!

The 452 tournaments have been organized in 23 different countries, which is amazing!

Thank you also to the 858 different players who attended WASPA events this season!

I stay at your disposal for any question regarding the circuit!

Keep on flicking!

Vincent Coppenolle, WASPA organizer