Home win for Giorgos Zangylos

The latest tournament in Cyprus was held on Sunday with five players taking and this time only Cypriots were playing. Players were dropped into a group so that everyone had four games. Giorgos Zangylos (Famagusta TFC) was unbeaten but shared points in two of his games, which was enough to win his first tournament of the season. Congratulations!

1.  Giorgos Zangylos (Famagusta TFC)
2.  Petros Kosmas (Famagusta TFC)
3.  Marcos Kalopsidiotis (Salamis Famagusta TFC)
4.  Giorgos Stylianou (Famagusta TFC)
5.  Marios Nikolaou (Phoenis Famagusta TFC)

Carlos Flores winner in La Cave

One of the most amazing WASPA tournaments took place on December 13, 2024 in the famous Stembert premises called "La Cave". The three tables in the location had special guests for a very nice evening as table football legend Carlos Flores from Spain was paying a visit to his Stembert friends along with Barcelona's Arturo Martinez, also a former FISTF veterans champion! Host pascal Scheen had other Belgian superstars in the area as Daniel Scheen and Christophe Dheur but also Tiburones's jean-Michel Cuenca were taking part. Every player had 5 games and in the end, there was no surprise as Carlos Flores won his five games to win the tournament. This was the second appearance of Carlos Flores in a WASPA tournament, 5 years after a first victory in Alicante, Spain. Daniel Scheen was runner-up while Christophe Dheur was third. Thanks to Pascal Scheen for organising things very properly and to all players for their great contribution to give credit to Subbuteo table football and to the WASPA circuit!

December 2024: latest results from Australia, South Africa and the Netherlands

The WASPA circuit never stops as we keep on receiving results from many different countries. Here is a summary of results collected from several plces in Australia, the Netherlands and South Africa. Thanks to all local organizers who continue to host WASPA events.

Melbourne (Australia), December 3 2024, home and away fixtures

1. Benji Batten (Melbourne TFC)
2. Nathan Urbaniak (Melbourne TFC)
3. Beth Eveleigh (Northern Phoenix)
4. George Theocharis (Northern Phoenix)

Gouda (the Netherlands), December 4 2024, league format

1. Marco de Bruin (Dutch Legends)
2. René Bolte (Dutch Legends)
3. Fabrizio Cavazza  (DLF Gorizia)
4. Xavier Aret (Dutch Legends)
5. Richard Oranje (Dutch Legends)

Johannesburg (South Africa), December 7 2024, home and away fixtures

1. Ian Clarke (Easterns TFC)
2. Gary Downs (Easterns TFC)
3. Craig Smith (Easterns TFC)
4. Rui Dos Santos (Easterns TFC)

Perth (Australia), December 8 2024, league format

1. Ross McNulty (Subbuteo Perth)
2. Brian Pearson (Subbuteo Perth)
3. Hugh Best (Sports TFC of Western Australia)
4. Chris Thorn (Subbuteo Perth)
5. Noel Mani (Subbuteo Perth)
6. Ron Byrne (Subbuteo Perth)

November 2024: Results of WASPA tournaments in England

12 WASPA tournaments have been held under WASPA banner in England last month. We are excited to see the Dudley-Kingswinford club back in action and the Stourbridge club running a third WASPA event, which opens the doors of the conference League. The guys in surrey had a successful FISTF Satellite and played their Consolation tournament under WASPA banner, which gave an extra incitive to play. In Solent, the monthly event had a Junior section for the first time, which is fantastic. We see growing numbers at White Notley Subbuteo club and the North Shields guys now rung great events in Swiss system. A special notice finally to congratulate Samantha Levy for reaching the semi-finals of the latest Chasers tournament.

(PS: We are always happy when organizers send us a few lines and at least one picture about their tournament so that we can publish more stories)

Surrey, November 3 2024 -> Consolation tournament of the FISTF Satellite

Last 16 round: Terry Arnold - David Hunter 1-2 ; Nigel Morgan - Rob Fitch 1-2 ; Gary Gladwell - Richard Myers 2-0 ; Michele Claydon - Gerry Harrington 0-1 ; Lee Fenton - Alex Fenton 3-1 ; David Cope - Simon Bodily 1-3 ; David Hunter - Rob Fitch 0-2 ; Chris Burford - Mark West 3-0

Quarter-finals: Tony Banks - Connor Gregory 2-4 ; Lee Fenton - Simon Bodily 0-4 ; Gary Gladwell - Gerry Harrington 0-1 ; Chris Burford - Rob Fitch 0-4

Semi-finals: Rob Fitch - Simon Bodily 1-4 ; Gerry Harrington - Connor Gregory 0-5

Final: Simon Bodily - Connor Gregory 1*-1

Haverhill, November 5 2024 -> Group format

1. Martin Hodds (Yorkshire)
2. Joe Harrington (Haverhill)
3. Mike Williams (Haverhill)
4. Martin Bellefontaine (WAL/London TFC)
5. Rob Fitch (Stanway)
6. Francesca Bellefontaine (London TFC)
7. Peter Holmes (Haverhill)
8. Daniel Vensyk (London TFC) 

Solent, November 6 2024 -> Swiss system

1. Malcolm Jamieson (SCO/Solent)
2. Jason Christopher (Solent)
3. Connor Gregory (Solent)
4. Steve Smith (Solent)
5. Jerry Lovegrove (Solent)
6. Chris Burford (Andover)
7. Tony Martin (Solent)
8. Dave Hunter (Solent)
9. Nigel Morgan (Solent)
10. Dave Skelton (Solent)
11. Tim Hill (Solent) 

Junior tournament:

1. Reggie Cramer (Solent)
2. Mason Lloyd (Solent)
3. Jayden Bishop (Solent) 

Braintree, November 11 2024 -> Swiss system

1. Rob Fitch (Stanway)
2. Mark Francis (Chasers)
3. Daniel Vensyk (London TFC)
4. David McCartney (White Notley)
5. Nico Brannigan (White Notley)
6. Francesca Bellefontaine (London TFC)
7. Rob Ellis (White Notley)
8. Ciaran Brannigan (White Notley) 

Pedmore, November 13 2024 -> groups and knock-out games

Semi-finals: Ian Aggett - Mick Hammonds 1-2sd ; Chris Short - Steve Wonnacott 5-0

Final: Mick Hammonds - Chris Short 1-2

Leicester, November 6 2024 -> Swiss system

1. Ian Aggett (Milton Keynes)
2. Graham Harwood (Pedmore)
3. John Cooper (Milton Keynes)
4. Richard Roper (Pedmore)
5. Trevor Arthur (Leicester)
6. Sean Wenlock (Leicester)
7. Paul Taylor (Leicester)
8. Jay Williams (Leicester)

Stourbridge, November 21 2024 -> Swiss system

1. Richard Roper (Pedmore)
2. Andy Pountney (Pedmore)
3. Arthur Collins (Stourbridge)
4. Matthew Powell (Stourbridge)
5. Matthew Reynolds (Stourbridge)
6. Sam Taylor (Pedmore)
7. Carl Taylor (Stourbridge)
8. Neil Walker (Stourbridge)

Dudley-Kingswinford, November 21 2024 -> group format

1. Derek Air (SCO/Dudley-Kingswinford)
2. Campbell Air (SCO/Dudley-Kingswinford)
3. Andy Lane (Dudley-Kingswinford)

Chesterfield, November 24 2024 -> groups and knock-out games

Semi-finals: Ian Aggett - Colin Fletcher 3-0
Jason Christopher - Jeremy Boothman 3-1
Final: Ian Aggett - Jason Christopher 6-1

Plate final: Brian Kinrade - Nick Pearson 0-1

Milton Keynes, November 25 2024 -> groups and knock-out finals

Final: Damian Mayes - Ian Aggett 0-1
Final 3-4: Martin Holmes - Mark Green 0-3
Final 5-6: Martin Hill - Graham Farmer 1-0
Final 7-8: Greg Lickorish - Dave McCallum 3-2sd

Dagenham, November 27 2024 -> groups and knock-out games

Semi-finals: Martin Bellefontaine - Mark West 2-0 ; Samantha Levy - Adam Jackson 0-2

Final: Martin Bellefontaine - Adam Jackson 1-0

North Shields, November 29 2024 -> Swiss system

1. Ben Staples (Yorkshire)
2. Jeff Parsons (Darlington)
3. Tom Heslop (North Shields)
4. Mike Parnaby (NETFA)
5. Chris Kaberry (North Shields)
6. Nigel Lamond (North Shields)
7. Nick Pearson (Yorkshire)
8. Dan Johnson (North Shields) 

WASPA rankings of November 2024 are out!

Dear Subbuteo friends,

December 5 is the International Volunteer Day.

Thanks to all volunteers who give time and energy for the good of Subbuteo table football.

The Hannover guys held the first tournament in Germany this season

December 5 is also the right time to publish the updated WASPA rankings.

WASPA results (PDF file)

WASPA rankings (Excel file)

A good group of players in Tralee, Ireland

Ian Clarke won the South African championship

Players in Templeuve, Belgium

WASPA test-match between Giorgos Zangylos (Cyrus) and Cezar Stoilescu (Romania)

November has been an amazing month with 35 regional tournaments, a national cup (in South Africa), a tournament played with the old rules and a promotional event. There was also a WASPA test-match played in Cyprus.

In the last few weeks, we have seen a growing interest in the ranking of clubs as this is a good way to prove the good health of the most active clubs. No surprise as English clubs dominate the "Top Clubs" and "Development League" sections but there are also interesting moves in the Conference League as 8 clubs have scored their first points in November for a total of 27 clubs involved now.

Welcome to "Stourbridge Casual SC", the newest club involved in the ranking.

We are also happy to see several organizers having WASPA games during their FISTF week-ends! This is a great way to prove FISTF and WASPA can work together!

Well, no need to say more, enjoy the different files and don't hesitate to send your results, reports and pictures ;-)

Thanks in advance!

Vincent Coppenolle, WASPA organizer, vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com  

Ferran Coll new leader in the Catalan Circuit

Barcelona's Ferran Coll won the second tournament of the Catalan Circuit last Sunday in Breda. The tournament victory also offers him the lead in the Catalan Circuit. Ferran Coll was semi-finalist in the first tournament and this toime, he defeated Alfred Laporta in the final. Alfred Laporta has a very successful rise back to the top since he started playing again in March.

Ferran Coll

21 players attended the tournament but in the last minute, organizers had to accept Vicenç Prats's dropout while Alex Araujo, winner of the first tournament, was also absent.

Toni Rosa

Despite the two major absences, the level of the tournament was high. Toni Rosa (Iluro) won the consolation tournament after defeating Jordi Geronès (Barcelona FT) in the final. To be nothd Joan Fontcuberta (Manrese) was attending his first tournament, proving the Catalan Circuit helps to recruit new players.

The final

The 3rd stage of the Catalan Circuit will take place on February 2, 2025 in Mataro and will be organized by the club of AS Iluro Futbol Taula.

Samuele Bignardi winner in Genova

The Italian players of "Club Rebels Genova" held their latest WASPA tournament last week-end with 10 players taking part. Only juniors were involved and after the group stage (2 groups of 5 players), Samuele Bignardi took the best against Alberto Capoferri in the final. "The kids are getting better than older players, which seems to prove we are doing a good job", explained local organizer Luca Bignardi. Congratulations!

Final: Samuele Bignardi - Alberto Capoferri 2-1
Final 3-4: Filippo Careddu - Filippo Sottili 4-2
Final 5-6: Davide Uva - Davide Balito 0-2
Final 7-8: Andrea Bolioli - Teo Peretti 1-0
Final 9-10: Celeste Caroleo - Simone Pennati 0-2

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

Things are going well all over the UK & Ireland. Even of england is the most active country in the WASPA circuit, we are glad to receive results from recent events in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Here is a grief summary of results.

Cork (Ireland), November 4, group format

1. William Magnier (Cork)
2. Mario Frittelli (ITA/Cork)
3. David Elton (Tralee)
4. Cian Hogan (Tralee)
5. Barry Higgins (Cork)

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558190611074

Donegal (Ireland), November 9, group format

1. Oisin Mór (Derry)
2. Brendan Rodgers (Donegal)
3. Frankie Connolly (Donegal)
4. Sean Connolly (Donegal)

Contact: tonnaithorai@hotmail.com

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

Edinburgh (Scotand), November 15, group format

Marco took the honours in a quiet Edinburgh WASPA tournament, however, Andy Kent almost spoiled the party by scoring some cracking goals, only for Marco to win it with 7 seconds left. Although life sometimes gets in the way, it's always good to be able to continue playing WASPA events and help develop the newer players to continue to improve.

1. Marco Bevilacqua (Golazzo)
2. Arthur Kent (Golazzo)
3. Andy Kent (Golazzo)

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

Drury (Wales), November 24, group format

London Road SC held a 5 man WASPA League on Sunday. It was great to see Brian Daley return after a 6 month absence. Three wins out of four games gave him a respectable runner-up spot after losing 0-1 to four game winner Ruby Matthews. The London Road Christmas tournament will take place on December 15.

1. Ruby Matthews (London Road)
2. Brian Daley (London Road)
3. Cayne Matthews (London Road)
4. Mark Tilling (London Road)
5. Harry Tilling (London Road)

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1699324517049032

Tralee (Ireland), November 25, group format (2 divisions)

The best night as a club yesterday evening! For the first time ever, the club hit double figures for a club night with 10 players giving the great game their best shot. This afforded  to have 2 competitions. An experienced and a novice comp which worked very well.

Congratulations to Mario who took top place in the World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association (WASPA) and a very well done to Ciaran who who took the newbies comp. Once again a big thank you to the guys who travelled in from Cork and Killarney as well as a special thank you to our hosts at the Klub Bar and Bistro.

Experienced players:

1. Mario Frittelli (ITA/Cork)
2. William Magnier (Cork)
3. David Elton (Tralee)
4. Cian Hogan (Tralee)
5. Barry Higgins (Cork)

Novice players:

1. Ciaran (Tralee)
2. Sean O'Connell (Tralee)
3. Silvia Martin Simal (ESP/Tralee)
4. Liam O'Sullivan (Tralee)
5. Donall O'Sullivan (Tralee)

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/382626976190248

Ian Clarke is South African champion

The South African Championships took place in Cape Town on Saturday 23 November. 8 players competed in a group format with semi-finals and a final. Ian Clarke (Easterns TFC) defeated Neil Hampton (Cape Town) in the final (1-0) while semi-finalists were Clinton Gahwiler (who now lives in Switzerland) and Sven Schilling (Germany). Mike Ryder won the Plate tournament.

After the main event, an old rules tournament was played with Clinton Gahwiler taking the honors in the final against Ian Clarke (1-0).

Congratulations to the organizers for a great tournament!

WASPA events in Manaihant and Templeuve

Top players of the night: D. Scheen, P. Scheen, C. Dheur, S. Scheen

Two WASPA events have recently been played in Belgium. In the opposite corners of the country, players had fun and Subbuteo was the winner. In Manaihant (Verviers), 12 players met the night before the national interclubs league with England's Justin Finch as special guest. After the group section, the win was decided in knock-out games. Christophe Dheur defeated Pascal Scheen in the final (4-1) while the semi-finalists were Sébastien Scheen and Daniel Scheen.

Old rules legend tournament including Dominique De Marco (with the Brazil shirt)

Besides the main event, an old rules tournament (with no ranking) was played between legends of the games as many old players came to revive the love for the game. Among the players, dominique De Marco (FISTF and FISA world champion in 1994) was for sure the star of the night.

Players in Templeuve

In Templeuve, it was not a funny time for the local club as the premises will be totally renewed in the next few months and the Templeuve guys will have to find a new venue for their training sessions and tournaments. There were many group games though and some surprises as Vincent Coppenolle finished on top of the Swiss table after beating Geoffrey Marain and sharing points with Matthias Averlant. Marain was runner-up, Averlant third and Benjamin Marain took the 4th place.