June 2023: final results from Spain, Northern Ireland, Belgium and England

Here is a quick review of the latest WASPA results collected in June with events held in Spain, Northern Ireland, Belgium and England.

Vicenç Prats wins 5th stage of the Catalan circuit

The final

In the last week-end of June the last stage of the "Circuit Català de Futbol de Taula" took place with 26 players from various clubs taking part. It was also the come-back of table football in Breda and many of the country's top players were taking part. it was an honor also to see Subbuteo legend Arturo Martinez attending his very first WASPA tournament. The former world champion Vicenç Prats defeated Ferran Coll in the final. Coll is also rthe leader of the circuit after 5 tournaments. There will be big finals on July 30 in the city of Montornès del Vallès. Good luck to all involved players and thanks to the organizers for the amazing work!

Circuit Català de Futbol de Taula: https://www.facebook.com/circuitcatalaft

Jason Christopher winner in Derry

Winner Jason Christopher (left)

Runner-up Justin Scott

Earlier in June the Derry Open was an amazing success with players travelling from many countries to play the FISTF Open. The consolation event was held under WASPA banner with 23 players taking aprt and many great games. Jason Christopher (Solent) defeated Justin Scott (Wolverhampton) in the final to claim the trophy. Semi-finalists were Dan Nicholls (Yorkshire) and Martin Bellefontaine (London TFC). Hue thanks to the organizers for showing FISTF and WASPA circuits can work together. Way to go as it makes players happy to have more important games during the week-end.

Derry City TFC: https://www.facebook.com/DerryCityTableFootball

Belgium: Matthias Averlant winner in Stembert

The Stembert club held a WASPA tournament for young players. The average age of entrants was close to 20 and six players travelled from different cities to play in "La Cave", the world-famous home of ST Stembert. Afther the group format, Lucas Père and Matthias averlant played the final. Averlant took the honors to claim his 7th WASPA regional title. Thanks to Mélina Scheen for organising a great day of table football.

Last Wednesday's Old Rules WASPA in Leicester

With a smaller than usual field of 6 local players took the opportunity to play a league format. "For added giggles crouching goalies were the order of the day and big balls were also used. We quickly exhausted all the big ball jokes and cliches ('til next time!) and soon got down to that special love and frustration we have for old school bases. Many a protracted scream that only an errant heavyweight can induce was heard throughout the night. Graham Harwood probably wins the frustrated rant award for screaming at Paul Taylor to "stop blocking my players!". An evening of great fun was had by all. For what it's worth Graham finished top of the evening's league with Paul as runner up", report Graham Harwood.

Final table:

1. Graham Harwood 11pts (+4)
2. Paul Taylor 7pts (+1)
3. Mark Weaver 7pts (0)
4. Kev Colman 5pts (-1)
5. Scott Hunt 5pts (-1)
6. Sean Wenlock. 3pts (-3)

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