Once again England has been a great field of activity for the Subbuteo scene and the WASPA circuit in particular in September. The English Subbuteo Association held a fantatsic FISTF world cup and WASPA events have been a great way for players to practive before the WC. It will also be a great tool to continue to attract new players and to gain experience before competing in international level. Here is a brief recap of September results!
Pedmore, Sep 1 2024, groups and knock-out
The tournament attracted an amazing field of 32 players and was a great way to prepare for the FISTF world cup. Elliot Bellefontaine defeated Sam Curtis in the final with both Rudi Peterschinigg and Ian Aggett making it to the semi-finals. Cayne Matthews won the consolation final against Simon McMurray.
Solent, Sep 4 2024
The final standings of the Solent league counted as a WASPA event. After home and away games, Jason Christopher ended as league winner!
1. Jason Christopher 79 points
2. Malcolm Jamieson 76
3. Connor Gregory 66
4. Chris Burford 59
6. Kyle Jamieson 49
6. Paul Izard 49
7. Rob Piggott 49
8. Dave Cope 42
9. Steve Smith 40
10. Nigel Morgan 40
11. Dave Hunter 37
12. Roger Duckworth 37
13. Corey Martin 26
14. Riley Duckworth 11
15. Tim Hill 9
16. Dave Skelton 4
North Shields, Sep 6 2024, Swiss system
1. Nick Pearson (North Shields)
2. Jeff Parsons (Darlington)
3. Chris Kaberry (North Shields)
4. Ben Staples (Yorkshire)
5. Tom Heslop (North Shields)
6. Rob Heseltine (North Shields)
7. Nigel Lamond (North Shields)
8. Neil Wearmouth (North Shields)
Leicester, Sep 8 2024, groups and knock-out
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Finalists Kevin Cordell and Bob Varney |
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Plate Winner Ia Sharp |
27 players from 12 different clubs attended the great tournament held by the Leicester Foxes. Kevin Cordell defeated Bob Varney on shots in the final. Aaron Skinner and Sam Curtis reached the semis and Ian Sharp defeated Connor Gregory in the Plate final. Nigel Edwards won the Shield.
Gillingham, Sep 15 2024, Swiss system
1. Kye Arnold (Kent Invicta)
2. Martin Bellefontaine (London TFC)
3. Louis Singh (Kent Invicta)
4. Terry Arnold (Kent Invicta)
5. Martin Colwell (Kent Invicta)
6. Roger Duckworth (Solent)
7. Daniel Vensyk (London TFC)
8. Mark West (Chasers)
9. Thomas Lacey (Kent Invicta)
10. Hadley Chapman (Kent Invicta)
11. Riley Duckworth (Solent)
12. Max Rahman (Chasers)
13. Fraser Chapman (Kent Invicta)
14. Jack Cossington (Chasers)
15. Francesca Bellefontaine (London TFC)
Chesterfield, Sep 15 2024, Swiss system
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Ian Aggett and Jason Christopher |
1. Ian Aggett (Milton Keynes)
2. Jason Christopher (Solent)
3. Ian Sharp (Yorkshire)
4. Jeremy Boothman (Doncaster)
4. Tom Heslop (North Shields)
4. Jeff Parsons (Darlington)
4. Mark Weaver (Leicester)
8. Connor Gregory (Solent)
8. Nigel Morgan (Solent)
8. Nick Pearson (Yorkshire)
8. Malcolm Jamieson (SCO/Solent)
12. Colin Fletcher (Chesterfield)
12. Rob Paterson (TSPA White Star)
12. Max Starkey (Yorkshire)
12. Brian Kinrade (IOM/Chesterfield)
16. Trevor Allen (Chesterfield)
16. Paul Taylor (Leicester)
18. Andrew Forster-Fake (Chesterfield)
19. William Lacey (Leicester)
20. Carl Drabble (Doncaster)
21. Adrian Hawcroft (Yorkshire)
Andover, Sep 18 2024, knock-out games
Another big success for the Andover club. 16 players competed in the tournament. Danny Gregory (Glasgow) defeated Malcolm Jamieson in the final. Jason Christopher and Steve Smith made it to the semis. Rob Piggott beat Jerry Lovegrove in the Plate final.
Yorkshire, Sep 19 2024, Swiss system
1. Stuart Walsh (Yorkshire)
2. Craig Heward (Yorkshire)
3. Brian Kinrade (Chesterfield)
4. Kevin Adderley (Yorkshire)
5. Sean Morgan (Johannesburg)
6. Ian Sharp (Yorkshire)
7. Ian Smalley (Yorkshire)
8. Adrian Hawcroft (Yorkshire)
9. Joe Nixon (Yorkshire)
10. Darren Brook (Yorkshire)
Morecambe Bay, Sep 24 2024, group of 5
1. Luca Lanzani
2. Stuart Andrews
3. Rob Wilkinson
4. Keith Carman
5. Perry Sinacola
Chasers, Sep 25 2024, Swiss system
1. Adam Jackson (Chasers)
2. Martin Bellefontaine (London TFC)
3. Gary Gladwell (Chasers)
4. Mark West (Chasers)
5. Mark Francis (Chasers)
6. Jerry Whelband (Chasers)
7. Martin Colwell (Kent Invicta)
8. Samantha Levy (Chasers)
9. Michele Claydon (Chasers)
10. Billy Attwood (Chasers)
Stourbridge, Sep 26 2024, Swiss system
We are really happy to see another new club hosting a WASPA evnt. Sourbridge Caual SC had a first tournament. Special thanks to Richard Roper for helping the new players!
1. Richard Roper (Pedmore)
2. Matthew Reynolds (Stourbridge)
3. Stuart Collins (Stourbridge)
4. Arthur Collins (Stourbridge)
5. Matthew Powell (Stourbridge)
6. Sam Taylor (Pedmore)
Old rules
Leicester, Sep 4 2024, Swiss system
A great night of Old Subbuteo in Leicester where Andrew Forster-Fake took the honors after 5 sessions of games.
1. Andrew Forster-Fake (Chesterfield)
2. Colin Fletcher (Chesterfield)
3. Richard Roper (Pedmore)
4. Paul Taylor (Leicester)
5. Graham Harwood (Pedmore)
6. William Lacey (Leicester)
7. Kevin Coleman (Leicester)
8. Nigel Edwards (Leicester)
9. Jay Williams (Leicester)