WASPA season rankings (August 2026)

Dear friends,

It is time to reveal the final standings of the WASPA Circuit for the 2025-2026 season.

The season has been amazing, with a total of 437 tournaments held in 25 different countries. We are also delighted to see that 960 different players took part in a WASPA tournament over the last 12 months.

PDF file with results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K2fk4r1tDOPA4d6e955tUpPIWrgBLcz0/view?usp=sharing

Excel file with rankings: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQrcTtry5cj9nFMwiP8qA4ox5qIQx-9wLSXYLxyK-TSvdxrTxheGxN4qFqyxF0HEA/pub?output=xlsx

It is now time to congratulate those who finished at the top of the various rankings:

• Jason Christopher (England, Solent SC) as Open Champion and Season Number 1
• Tommaso Sani (Italy, Club Rebels Genova) as Best Junior
• England as the Number 1 Nation
• Solent Subbuteo Club (England) as Number 1 in the Top Clubs Series
• Morecambe Bay SC (England) as winner of the Development League
• MVV Rijnmond (Netherlands) as winner of the Conference League
• Club Rebels Genova (Italy) as Best Club for Juniors

As this is a special time of the year, we know that many players will travel to Paris this weekend to compete in the FISTF World Cup. We wish the very best of luck to all players and organizers, as we know how challenging it is to dedicate the time and energy required to run major events.

We would also like to express a special thought for Mr. Steve Dettre, who has decided to step down as FISTF President. As I have written before, Steve has played a major role in stabilizing FISTF after years of turmoil and has clearly been the best FISTF President in a very long time.

Beyond his role as President, it is above all Steve's human qualities that we will remember. Unlike some of his predecessors and other Board members, he has always understood the value of the WASPA Circuit, the importance of cooperation, and the need to encourage initiatives aimed at recruiting new players and motivating enthusiasts who do not have the financial or human resources required to travel and compete.

Steve has done an enormous amount to promote the WASPA Circuit in Australia. We particularly remember that, through this collaboration, the land of the kangaroos regained its status as a major table football nation while also playing a key role in the creation of the Asian Confederation.

Rather than giving a long speech, we simply want to thank Steve for all the work he has accomplished within FISTF. Leading such an organization is far from an easy task, and we know that from our own experience.

We sincerely hope that his successor will demonstrate the same open-mindedness and continue to foster cooperation between FISTF and the WASPA Circuit for the benefit of Subbuteo table football.

Finally, we would like to receive feedback from players and clubs as we prepare for the new season. We would especially like to know what could be improved within the WASPA Circuit.

We can already confirm that:

• Tournaments played between members of the same club over different days will be counted as Club WASPA events.
• We will investigate reports of fake results being submitted solely to obtain WASPA points. Such behaviour is completely unacceptable.
• We insist that WASPA tournaments must be announced at least one week in advance. Otherwise, the results will also be counted as Club WASPA events.
• We will consider a new promotion and relegation system for club rankings.
• Increasing junior participation will be a major priority.
• Results should be submitted as quickly as possible after tournaments.

Well, that is all for now.

Thank you once again to all the players and organizers involved. We have enjoyed a fantastic season and are already looking forward to the start of the next one.

Keep on flicking,

Vincent Coppenolle
WASPA Organizer

The 13th Endurance Colpani Cup: A Great Celebration of Subbuteo Old Rules

Sunday, August 23 in Brescia was another fantastic day of Subbuteo Old Rules, marked by friendship, sportsmanship, and fair play.

Forty players from Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and even distant Campania took part in the 13th edition of the Endurance Colpani Cup, organized under the W.A.S.P.A. banner.

Following an opening stage consisting of eight groups of five players, the competition continued across five different categories, with three further knockout rounds. In total, 128 matches were played on 16 pitches throughout the day.

This year, Gaetano Ciraolo emerged victorious, defeating tournament organizer Claudio Colpani, winner of the previous edition. The final was a thrilling contest that remained finely balanced until the very end. Colpani displayed his trademark attacking flair, while Ciraolo adopted a more disciplined and structured approach, typical of an accomplished table football player.

The event was enriched not only by the participation of players representing nine different Italian regions, but also by the presence of historic figures from the Lombard Subbuteo scene of the 1970s, including Antonio Maggi. As has become tradition, several members of the Old Subbuteo community also took part, alongside young talents such as Pieretti, Monti, and Cazzaniga, competing together with experienced table football players.

A special thank you goes to the ever-present Francesco Zolfanelli, who once again traveled all the way from Campania to join the event.

Everyone came together to enjoy a tournament format with no referees, plenty of playing time, and, above all, a wonderful atmosphere of friendship and sportsmanship.

The next edition, eagerly awaited by all participants, will be announced soon.

WASPA Update: Results from England, Australia, Cyprus and Finland

We have received results from England, Australia, Cyprus and Finland, and we are delighted to see the successful staging of the first tournament organized by the Larnaca Spartans, with the help of Paul Andreas.

Larnaca Tournament Report

Paul Andreas reports:

“On Saturday, 9-year-old Greek Cypriot Christos Marneros won his first WASPA title. Christos has been playing FISTF Subbuteo for one year and took his first flicks of traditional Subbuteo at the age of five, using his father Andreas Marneros’ 1980s Lightweight Club Edition set.

Christos showed a tremendous appetite for the game, a strong eagerness to learn, excellent concentration, and some very impressive technique. He even helped explain rules to his opponents during the tournament. With three wins and one draw in the five-player round robin competition, he deservedly claimed the title.

All of us involved with Subbuteo in Cyprus are extremely proud of our young players, and we look forward to following their Subbuteo journey.”

Kent WASPA Sunday Specials

Terry Arnold reports:

“Kent Invicta held a couple of WASPA events in Gillingham on Sunday, featuring Open and Junior categories, with the latter serving as World Cup preparation.

In the Open event, Worthing's Malcolm Jamieson took victory by a single point ahead of the in-form Tom Lacey of Kent, with fellow Worthing player Connor Gregory finishing third.

The Youth tournament welcomed guest player Simon Polgár-Mayne from Hungary, who joined the Kent youngsters for a fun afternoon of flicking. In the end, Fraser Chapman emerged victorious, ahead of Hadley Chapman in second place and Joel Palmer-Jones in third.”

England and Australia

In Milton Keynes, Mark Green finished at the top of a six-player group, while Jason Christopher claimed top honours at the latest tournament in Finchampstead.

In Brisbane, six players took part in another closely contested event. After a series of tight matches, Wayne Miller defeated Gareth Whalley 1–0 in the play-off before overcoming Gordon Orr 1–0 in the final to take the title.

A small international gathering was also held in Helsinki, where George Papadopoulos claimed first place ahead of Australia's Robert Green, with local player Kari Hakkarainen finishing third.

Upcoming Event

We are also pleased to publish the poster for the forthcoming Dave Hunter Memorial Trophy, which will be organized by Solent Subbuteo Club on 4 October. Entries are limited to 32 players, so be sure to secure your place early.

Please continue sending in the results of your WASPA tournaments. Remember that the season concludes at the end of August, and the next rankings will be the final standings for the 2025/26 season.

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Results

Milton Keynes (England) – 17 August 2026

1. Mark Green
2. Paul Gildersleve
3. Greg Lickorish
4. Harry Staszewski
5. Graham Farmer
6. David Parsons

Finchampstead (England) – 17 August 2026

1. Jason Christopher
2. Alan Cutler
3. Shaun Ellis
4. Jon Patten
5. Dave Simmil
6. Ian Graham

Helsinki (Finland) – 21 August 2026

1. George Papadopoulos (George)
2. Robert Green (Australia)
3. Kari Hakkarainen (Finland)

Brisbane (Australia) – 22 August 2026

1. Gordon Orr
2. Gareth Whalley
3. Wayne Miller
4. Giuseppe Tardiota
5. Jordan Heal
6. Mick Church

Play-off: Wayne Miller 1–0 Gareth Whalley
Final: Gordon Orr 0–1 Wayne Miller

Larnaca (Cyprus) – 22 August 2026

1. Christos Marneros
2. Andreas Marneros
3. Vasilis Kotzakoulakis
4. Akis Iosephides
5. Marios Kotzakoulakis

Gillingham Open (England) – 23 August 2026

1. Malcolm Jamieson (Scotland)
2. Thomas Lacey
3. Connor Gregory
4. Daryl Radwell
5. Chris Shilling
6. James Palmer-Jones
7. Riccardo Castagna

Gillingham Youth (England) – 23 August 2026

1. Fraser Chapman
2. Hadley Chapman
3. Joel Palmer-Jones
4. Simon Polgár-Mayne (Hungary)
5. Marco Castagna
6. Evan Longman

A total of seven WASPA events were reported this week, highlighting the continued growth of the circuit across four countries and featuring winners from England, Scotland, Cyprus, Finland and Australia.

WASPA Results from Wales and England

We have received the first WASPA results of the month, arriving just a few days after the historic tournament in Mulhouse, France. This time, the spotlight falls on Wales, where the Welsh National Circuit reached its dramatic conclusion, and on England, where club events were held in Solent, North Shields, Andover, Yorkshire and Norfolk.

Wales: History Made with a Double Crown! 🏆🏴

An unforgettable weekend in Wrexham and Buckley brought the Welsh Circuit season to a thrilling close, with two different players earning the highest honours in Welsh table football.

Welsh National Champion: Darren John Barnes 🏴

Congratulations to Darren John Barnes, whose consistency throughout the season saw him secure the title of Welsh National Champion. Competing against a strong field across the entire circuit, Darren accumulated enough points to guarantee his position as the official No. 1 ranked Welsh player, sealing a well-deserved national crown.

Circuit Champion: Richard Grimley 🏴

If ever there was a comeback story, this was it. After being eliminated in the group stage in Wrexham on Saturday, Richard Grimley looked to be out of contention for the overall circuit title. However, he produced a remarkable response in Buckley on Sunday.

Following a dramatic final against Chris Bedford that went all the way to a sudden-death shootout, Richard claimed victory in the tournament, reached the maximum points tally available, and secured the Overall Welsh Circuit Open Championship.

Saturday belonged to Chris Bedford, who defended home turf in Wrexham, while Sunday saw Richard Grimley triumph in Buckley after a tense and closely contested final.

Two different titles, two deserving champions, and a memorable conclusion to the Welsh season.

Report from the Wales Subbuteo Table Football Association.

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Nick Pearson Wins Chris Kaberry Memorial Cup in North Shields

North Shields Subbuteo Table Football held a special tournament on 8 August in memory of their friend Chris Kaberry, who passed away just over a year ago. The event was played for the inaugural Chris Kaberry Memorial Cup, which organisers hope will become an annual fixture.

Six players took part, including Chris's childhood friend Andy, who returned to competitive action after a lengthy absence. Chris's dog, Ritchie, was also present and, according to participants, was in fine form throughout the day.

After an excellent tournament and a meal together at a local curry house, everyone agreed that the event had been a fitting tribute. The inaugural trophy was won by Nick Pearson.

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Ian Sharp Tops Dewsbury Moor WASPA Night

Dewsbury Moor Sports Club welcomed back Brian Andrew to WASPA club-night action, but his return was denied a perfect ending by Ian Sharp.

The contest for first place went right down to the final round after the two leading contenders had previously played out a goalless draw. Ultimately, Ian's crucial 1-0 victory over Adrian Hawcroft proved decisive, while Brian could only draw 0-0 with Kevin Adderley.

Luca Lanzani finished third after a late challenge, in what was a highly competitive evening. No player lost more than three of their five matches, highlighting the increasingly strong standard of play at the club.

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Andy Palmer Triumphs in Norfolk Old Rules Event

Norfolk Subbuteo Club staged its third Old Rules WASPA tournament of the season, with Andy Palmer emerging victorious.

After progressing through the group stage and semi-finals, Palmer defeated Steve Race 2-1 in a tense final to claim the title. Palmer established a 2-0 lead through one of his trademark chipped goals and an unfortunate own goal, before Race fought back to make it 2-1. A late opportunity almost forced the match into penalties, but Palmer held on to secure the trophy.

The club thanked hosts Mulbarton Sports & Social Club for their support.

Report from Chris Burford.

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Jason Christopher Wins Rowland Lyons Memorial Trophy

The annual Rowland Lyons Memorial Trophy was held at Solent Table Football Club, attracting ten competitors.

In the main final, Jason Christopher defeated Chris Burford 4-2 to reclaim the trophy from last year's winner, Connor. Elsewhere, Andy McGovern defeated Gary Birch in the Plate Final, while Tim Hill claimed the Haribo Shield courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Dirk Kelly.

The event once again provided an opportunity to remember a respected friend of the club while enjoying a highly competitive evening of table football.

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Results

Regional Tournaments

Wrexham, Wales

1 August 2026

Semi-finals

• David Lauder bt Darren Barnes 1-0
• Chris Bedford bt David Samuel 6-2

Final

• Chris Bedford bt David Lauder 1-0

Plate Final

• Richard Grimley bt Luca Lanzani 2-0

Shield Final

• Brendan Ashley bt Raoul Newton 1-0

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Buckley, Wales

2 August 2026

Semi-finals

• Richard Grimley bt Brendan Ashley 4-1
• Chris Bedford bt Richard Roper 5-1

Final

• Richard Grimley bt Chris Bedford 2-2* (won on shootout)

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Solent, England

5 August 2026

1. Jason Christopher
2. Andy McGovern
3. Rob Piggott
4. Simon Hawley
5. Gary Birch
6. Tim Hill
7. Jerry Lovegrove
8. Paul Izard
9. Dave Legg
10. Roger Duckworth
11. Steve Smith
12. Dirk Kelly
13. Nigel Morgan

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North Shields, England

8 August 2026

1. Nick Pearson
2. Karl Dragan
3. Mike Parnaby
4. Tom Heslop
5. Nigel Lamond
6. Andy Mill

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Andover, England

12 August 2026

Semi-finals

• Chris Burford bt Tony Martin 3-0
• Jason Christopher bt Nigel Morgan 4-1

Final

• Jason Christopher bt Chris Burford 4-2

Plate Final

• Andy McGovern bt Gary Birch 2-1

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Dewsbury Moor, England

13 August 2026

Final Standings

1. Ian Sharp – 13 pts
2. Brian Andrew – 11 pts
3. Luca Lanzani – 9 pts
4. Perry Sinacola – 9 pts
5. Kevin Adderley – 5 pts
6. Dave Everett – 4 pts
7. Adrian Hawcroft – 2 pts
8. Darren Brook – 2 pts

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Old Rules

Norfolk, England

5 August 2026

Semi-finals

• Steve Race bt Martin Nudd 1-0
• Andy Palmer bt Rob Colbeck 2-0

Final

• Andy Palmer bt Steve Race 2-1

WASPA rankings as per July 2026

Dear friends,

WASPA rankings as per July 2026 are now available. We added 29 regional tournaments, 5 tournaments played with old rules and 1 promotional tournament in the records!

Links to the files:
PDF file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K2fk4r1tDOPA4d6e955tUpPIWrgBLcz0/view?usp=sharing
Excel file: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTViTDe2s3RtACKT6X8GFzjqDw_80LQ2PDaORbs2sJj2AG_hTjrHS-sncZHIkie-Q/pub?output=xlsx

Latest Hipfingerz tournament in Sydney

Some highlights of the month:
- we had interesting tournaments during FISTF events in Bristol and Haverhill;
- Finchampstead Subbuteo Club is a new entry in the ranking of clubs and we already know there will be another new entry next month;
- Western Sydney Subbuteo sent us late results but we are pleased to see the club doing well with many local events;
- we had events in England, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Wales and South Africa.
- South Africa event held a tournament played with the old rules!
- England hosted 18 tournaments in July, confirming its position as by far the most active Subbuteo nation in the WASPA circuit!
- Austria's Alfred Strommer managed to win a WASPA tournament in England!
- the old rules tournament in Brescia, Italy had a new record of 32 entries!

We enter the last month of the WASPA season. All eyes are now on the different rankings to see what changes are still possible. Will Jason Christopher remain Open number 1 player? Jason has a strong lead in the Season ranking so it will be hard to beat him. Tommaso Sani and Samuele Bignardi are the solid leaders of the Junior ranking and both players are strong representatives of the Rebels Genova! Australia is now runner-up in the Nations Ranking!
We already know the winners of the various club rankings: Solent Subbuteo Club (Top Clubs), Morecambe Bay SC (Development League), MVV Rijnmond (Conference League). The best Junior club will certainly be from Italy!

Alfred Strommer's visit in Bristol

Don't hesitate to send your WASPA results by e-mail to vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

Extra news: we would like to recommend the Youtube link to Subbrewteo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWC2JgOHMco -> the final episode features a lot of Subbuteo people and we are sure you will like it!

Amazing venue in Brescia, Italy

Can I ask you a favour?
It's really important that WASPA players sometimes check the news on the WASPA Facebook group and page because otherwise algorithms will never show you WASPA news anymore.
If you have a second, please watch:
- visit the WASPA Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/127530464069377
- check the WASPA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057361903237

A good turnout in Terni

We are also trying to prepare next season so all your ideas to improve the WASPA circuit are more than welcome! Feedback from players is always welcome!

A final note to say good luck to all players who are preparing the trip to the Subbuteo FISTF world cup in Paris in September. We are sure it will be a great tournament but there will probably be big changes for the future of the game. We really hope that, whatever happens in Paris, we will keep strong links between FISTF and WASPA.

Best wishes from Belgium!

Vincent Coppenolle, WASPA organizer

🇫🇷🤝🇧🇪 First WASPA Tournament in Mulhouse: A Day of Friendship and Table Football

On August 1st, 2026, Mulhouse Subbuteo by ASPTT hosted its very first WASPA tournament, welcoming four friends from Belgium's Wamme Subbuteo Club: Jean Grosdent and his three children, Henri, Maxim, and Sophia.

More than just a competition, the day was a wonderful celebration of Franco-Belgian friendship, sportsmanship, and the unique camaraderie that makes our hobby so special.

Twelve players took part in the tournament, combining our Belgian guests with eight Mulhouse players. After a series of competitive and friendly matches, it was Jean Grosdent who claimed victory, defeating his son Maxim in the final. The third-place playoff saw Pierre Troestler overcome his daughter Charlotte, proving that family rivalries can be just as intense as international ones!

A special mention goes to Claude Bunner, who played his first official tournament matches and achieved an impressive 9th place finish.

Beyond the results, the day provided a valuable learning experience for the Mulhouse players, who benefited from the advice and expertise of Jean Grosdent, an experienced player and President of the Wamme Subbuteo Club. Meeting different opponents and discovering new styles of play is always rewarding, especially when shared in such a friendly atmosphere.

The day concluded with a commemorative trophy presented by Mulhouse President Pierre Troestler to Jean Grosdent, before everyone gathered on a sunny terrace to continue the celebrations over Alsatian flammekueche, Pinot Gris wine, and, of course, Belgian beers!

Final Standings

1. Jean Grosdent
2. Maxim Grosdent
3. Pierre Troestler
4. Charlotte Troestler
5. Henri Grosdent
6. David Dolui
7. Sophia Grosdent
8. Patrick Mayeux
9. Claude Bunner
10. Oussama El Mortaqy
11. Christian Reinbold
12. Romain Thuring

A fantastic first WASPA event in Mulhouse and, hopefully, the beginning of many more international Subbuteo gatherings to come! ⚽🏆🍻

Eliot Kennedy and Adrian Elmer shine in latest WASPA action

The latest round of WASPA tournaments brought competitive action in both Australia and England, with standout performances from Eliot Kennedy and Adrian Elmer in Sydney, while local tournaments were also held in Finchampstead and Stourbridge.

Great night at the Hipfingerz club

At the Hipfingerz event in Sydney on July 28, Eliot Kennedy underlined his status as the player to beat by taking first place. According to organiser Steve Dettre, Kennedy secured victory despite needing four narrow 1-0 wins during the evening's round-robin competition. The tournament also marked the welcome return of Katelyn Grunbach, while Francis Cozzarin finished as runner-up ahead of Dettre in third place.

A week earlier, Adrian Elmer emerged victorious at the Northern Falcons WASPA tournament in Sydney. Elmer recorded three wins and one draw in the five-player event, including a commanding 3-0 victory over Jonty Brener in the opening round. Brener recovered well to finish second overall, while Johnny Ball maintained his unbeaten drawing record by collecting four draws. Elmer sealed first place with a consistent series of results, finishing ahead of Brener and Ball.

In England, Simon Hawley took top honours at the Finchampstead tournament on July 20, ahead of Alan Cutler and Shaun Ellis. Meanwhile, at Stourbridge on July 30, Richard Roper led a Pedmore one-two, finishing ahead of Andy Pountney, with Stuart Collins taking third place for the hosts.

Results

Finchampstead (England) – July 20, 2026

1. Simon Hawley
2. Alan Cutler
3. Shaun Ellis
4. Dave Legg
5. Dave Simmil
6. Rob

Sydney (Australia) – July 21, 2026

Latest Northern Falcons tournament

1. Adrian Elmer (Western Sydney)
2. Jonty Brener (Northern Falcons)
3. Johnny Ball (Northern Falcons)
4. Steve Dettre (Northern Falcons)
5. Neil Brener (Northern Falcons)

Sydney (Australia) – July 28, 2026

1. Eliot Kennedy (Northern Falcons)
2. Francis Cozzarin (Western Sydney)
3. Steve Dettre (Northern Falcons)
4. Adrian Grunbach (Northern Falcons)
5. Geoff Sirmai (Hipfingerz)
6. Jeremy Simpson (Hipfingerz)
7. Katelyn Grunbach (Northern Falcons)

Stourbridge (England) – July 30, 2026

1. Richard Roper (Pedmore)
2. Andy Pountney (Pedmore)
3. Stuart Collins (Stourbridge)
4. Arthur Collins (Pedmore)
5. Paul Simmons (Stourbridge)

Two More WASPA Events Held in England

Alfred Strommer (orange shirt) at the Bristol club night

Two more WASPA tournaments took place in England this week, with events held in Bristol and South Devon attracting players from several clubs.

Fredi Strommer Open WASPA Challenge 2026 - Bristol

On Monday, Bristol Subbuteo Club welcomed Austrian player Freddy Strommer for the Fredi Strommer Open WASPA Challenge 2026. Nine players took part, including four representatives from Cardiff. Each competitor played four matches during the day, with David Lauder of Cardiff emerging as the tournament winner.

Final Standings - Bristol (27 July 2026)

Position	Player	Club
1	David Lauder	Cardiff
2	John Lauder	Cardiff
3	David Samuel	Cardiff
4	Steve Wonnacott	Bristol
5	Stuart Briffett	Bristol
6	Alfred Strommer	TSC Phoenix
7	Matthew Rowley	Cardiff
8	Phillip Bryant	Bristol
9	Andy Jarvis	Bristol

Cromwell WASPA - South Devon

On Wednesday, South Devon Subbuteo Club hosted the Cromwell WASPA, named in honour of the club's absent Reading FC-supporting member. Six players competed in a round-robin tournament that produced plenty of goals and entertaining matches.

The club currently meets twice each month. The first meeting is dedicated to league and cup fixtures, while the second is reserved for a WASPA tournament. Visitors are always welcome, and anyone holidaying in Devon or Cornwall during August is encouraged to get in touch and join in.

Final Standings - South Devon (29 July 2026)

Position	Player
1	Bob Fairbrother
2	Simon Francis
3	Bill Berkley
4	Oakley Francis
5	Mike Dicks
6	Martin Leech

Both events added further momentum to the busy summer WASPA calendar, with strong participation and competitive action across the two venues.

🏆 WASPA Tournament Round-Up

🏆 WASPA Worldwide Tournament Round-Up

Latest Results from Around the Globe | June-July 2026

The past few weeks have seen a busy schedule of WASPA events across Australia, England, Italy, and South Africa, featuring regional tournaments, promotional events, old-rules competitions, and a special international team event.

🌟 Headlines

• Jason Christopher enjoyed an excellent week, winning both the Solent Regional Tournament and the Solent Old Rules Event.
• Hugh Best reached the podium twice in Perth, winning one event and finishing third in another.
• Kevin Dyson claimed the Rochford knockout title, defeating David Horncastle in the final.
• Gary Downs won the Johannesburg Old Rules Event, overcoming Craig Smith in the final.
• Italy dominated the special-rules team tournament in Brisbane, defeating England 5-0 in the final.

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🇦🇺 Australia

Perth - 16 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Hugh Best
🥈 2nd	Des Devine
🥉 3rd	Noel Mani

Perth - 19 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Benji Batten
🥈 2nd	Ross McNulty
🥉 3rd	Hugh Best
4th	Alan Kimber
5th	Des Devine

Sydney (Western Sydney Subbuteo) - 29 June 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Francis Cozzarin
🥈 2nd	Adrian Grunbach
🥉 3rd	Adrian Elmer
4th	Tim Phokos
5th	John Phokos

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🏴 England

Milton Keynes - 20 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Mark Green
🥈 2nd	Paul Gildersleve
🥉 3rd	Harry Staszewski
4th	Graham Farmer
5th	Paul Fleming
6th	Greg Lickorish

Leicester - 20 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Damian Mayes
🥈 2nd	Richard Roper
🥉 3rd	Henry Barker
4th	Martin Holmes
5th	Jay Williams
6th	Andy Henly
7th	David Everitt
8th	Alex Ashcroft

Dagenham - 22 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Adam Jackson
🥈 2nd	Gary Gladwell
🥉 3rd	Martin Colwell
4th	Samantha Levy
5th	Michele Claydon
6th	Paul Bailey

Solent - 22 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Jason Christopher
🥈 2nd	Chris Burford
🥉 3rd	Simon Hawley
4th	Paul Izard
5th	Gary Birch
6th	Nigel Morgan
7th	Andy McGovern
8th	Jon Lee
8th	Steve Smith
10th	Dirk Kelly
11th	Tim Hill

Morecambe Bay - 28 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Lee Hatfield
🥈 2nd	Luca Lanzani
🥉 3rd	Perry Sinacola
4th	Rob Wilkinson
5th	Keith Carman
6th	Max Brookes
7th	Steven Dobinson
8th	Henry Eddington
9th	Tom Eddington

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🏆 Knockout Events

Rochford - 27 July 2026

Semi-finals

• David Horncastle drew with Kevin Imbush (0-0*)
• Kevin Dyson defeated Ian Horncastle (1-0)

Final

• Kevin Dyson defeated David Horncastle (1-0)

🏆 Champion: Kevin Dyson

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♟️ Old Rules Events

Solent - 29 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Jason Christopher
🥈 2nd	Andy McGovern
🥉 3rd	Simon Hawley

| 4th | Rob Piggott | | 5th | Nigel Morgan | | 6th | Gary Birch | | 7th | Tim Hill | | 8th | Darin McCloud | | 9th | Jon Lee |

Johannesburg - 18 July 2026

Semi-finals

• Craig Smith defeated Ian Clarke (1-0)
• Gary Downs drew with Jason Kennedy (0*-0)

Final

• Gary Downs defeated Craig Smith (1-0)

🏆 Champion: Gary Downs

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🇮🇹 Promotional Event

Lamezia, Italy - 15 July 2026

Position	Player
🥇 1st	Francesco Pujia
🥈 2nd	Domenico Gigliotti
🥉 3rd	Gianpaolo Pulici
4th	Bernardo Guan Bai

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🌏 Brisbane Special Rules Tournament (Australia) - 18 July 2026

One of the most innovative WASPA events of the month was staged jointly by the Brisbane Subbuteo Club and the New Zealand Subbuteo Club, with players competing across two countries in a unique team format.

Tournament organiser Gareth Whalley explained that the format was finalised during an online planning meeting involving himself, Richard Edelson and Pino. With sixteen participants taking part, the organisers opted for a format featuring two groups of four teams, with aggregate scores determining the standings.

Players from Australia and New Zealand were paired together by a random draw, creating international partnerships. To add further interest, each of the eight teams was named after a previous FISTF World Cup-winning nation. Matches consisted of two 15-minute halves and were played simultaneously at the Brisbane and New Zealand venues.

The event began on Saturday morning, with players gathering at their respective locations before the competition got under way.

Results

Semi-finals

• Italy defeated Germany 4-1
• Spain drew with England 0-0*

Final

Italy (Giuseppe Tardiota & Mark Rossi) defeated England (Wayne Miller & Richard Edeson) 5-0

🏆 Champions: Italy

The tournament demonstrated how modern technology can bring together players from different countries, creating a truly international WASPA experience while maintaining the competitive spirit and camaraderie that characterise the game.

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📈 Players with Multiple Notable Results

Player	Achievement
Jason Christopher	Winner of Solent Regional and Solent Old Rules events
Hugh Best	1st and 3rd in Perth events
Simon Hawley	3rd in both Solent tournaments
Nigel Morgan	Top-five finish in both Solent events
Gary Birch	Top-six finish in both Solent events
Andy McGovern	7th in Solent Regional, 2nd in Solent Old Rules

Summary

A total of 11 WASPA events were reported during this period, spanning four countries and multiple tournament formats. England hosted the largest number of events, while Australia contributed several strong tournaments, highlighted by Perth's back-to-back competitions and Italy's commanding victory in the Brisbane special-rules team event.

Summary of the 12th Endurance Colpani Cup (Brescia)

Despite temperatures exceeding 35°C, 36 Subbuteo Tradizionale players gathered in Brescia for the 12th edition of the Endurance Colpani Cup, one of the most popular events on the traditional Subbuteo calendar.

Tournament Highlights

• Played on 16 immaculate Astropitch surfaces.
• Featured handcrafted metal Colpani goals.
• Tables were set at 80 cm height for player comfort.
• An air-conditioned hall provided ideal playing conditions.
• Matches lasted 30 minutes, with players potentially playing up to 8 games during the day.
• Competition ran continuously from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Format

• 6 groups of 6 players (5 group-stage matches each).
• 32 players advanced to the knockout rounds.
• Multiple cup competitions were contested, culminating in category-specific finals.
  

Main Winners

Competition	Winner	Runner-up
Master Gold Cup	Claudio Colpani	Gianmarco Taverna
Master Silver Cup	Francesco Molinari	Francesco Zolfanelli
Master Bronze Cup	Federico Milan	Lorenzo Scoponi
Challenge Gold Cup	Giuseppe Lorusso	Christian Mascitti
Challenge Silver Cup	Andrea Ferrari	Andrea Senesi
Challenge Bronze Cup	Daniele Landriscina	Pietro Megna
Heroes Best Cup	Simone Pasquali	Massimiliano Costa
Heroes Finisher	Simone Vighi	Gabriele Cavalli

About Subbuteo Tradizionale

The article highlights that traditional Subbuteo uses classic HW bases from the 1970s–80s or faithful modern reproductions. Their smaller diameter and sharper profile make the game more demanding but also faster and more dynamic. The distinctive “back al volo” rule encourages attacking play and quick ball movement, creating an exciting spectacle for players and spectators alike.

Looking Ahead

• The next Endurance event in Brescia is scheduled for 23 August.
• After that, attention will turn to the XXXL Memorial in Macerata, organised by Old Lions Macerata, featuring a 72-player field and expected to be one of the season's major traditional Subbuteo events.