Category: Midweek

Midweek Club: Christmas Break Up: 17th December

22/12/2015

Check out another great photo story at the midweek club facebook page. Thanks again to Phillip Yee.

Midweek Club: Christmas Lunch

6/12/2015

A good time was had by around 70 members at the Midweek Club Christmas Lunch recently. There are some great photos on the Midweek Club Facebook page.

Midweek Club: Christmas Lunch: Thursday 26th November

16/11/2015

Calling all Midweekers! Check out all the details about the upcoming Christmas Lunch on the midweek club facebook page.

Midweek Doubles Tournament: Report & Photos

1/10/2015

Our annual and very popular tournament was held this year on Thursday 17th September. Once again sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, it again attracted a large entry with all 16 tables fully utilised. As well as a large contingent from Empire, players attended from Kapiti, Mt Victoria, Tawa and Waikanae. As usual the tournament was very well run, and so a big thank you to Merv Allardyce and all his helpers.
Click here to see a list of winners and runners up and go to our gallery page to see lots of photos and collages taken by Phillip Yee. Thanks Phillip! Thanks too, to Norman Chan for organising the sponsorship.

Midweek Club: Tournament Reminder & Group Photo

3/9/2015

A reminder that our very popular Midweek Doubles Tournament takes place on Thursday 17th September in our stadium. Click here for full details.
The latest group photo of our happy band of midweek players has been added to our Gallery pages and can also be viewed by clicking here.

Midweek Club: A Fact Finding Mission

6/5/2015

Last Thursday (30th April) your intrepid website custodian ventured out to test his creaking limbs and find out what our long running Midweek Club was all about. He and 56 other attendees had a great time. The Club caters for all levels of play from fairly social to pretty competitive and apart from morning tea you can continuously play from 9.00am to noon if you want, or take it a bit easier if you prefer. Because of the numbers attending a lot of doubles are played but it is possible to get some singles play as well. Thursday morning is run by Arthur Lee and is well organised in such a way that everybody gets as much table tennis as they want, playing with and against different opposition. The Club meets on Tuesdays too, when it is run by Merv Allardyce in a similar format. So if you have spare time on a Tuesday and/or Thursday morning you will be very welcome. Go to our to play page for more information about all our sessions and the fees payable. To see more photos click here.

The Midweek Club also has its own Facebook page (Empire Table Tennis Midweek Club Petone) which is well worth checking out.

PS Your custodian's limbs now both creak and ache but are on the improve! He will be attending again.

Midweek Club: Official Opening: Tuesday 3rd February

28/1/2015

The Midweek club officially opens on Tuesday 3rd February. Games will be organised and normal session fees apply. So come along and have some fun!

Midweek Doubles Tournament: Picture Gallery

30/9/2014

Check out heaps of pictures via our gallery page. Thanks again to member Phillip Yee for providing them.

Midweek Doubles Tournament: Results

26/9/2014

As mentioned in the previous post, this annual event was held at Empire on 18th September, with 48 pairs competing. In addition to Empire member there were players from Kapiti, Levin, Masterton, Mount Victoria, Palmerston North, Tawa, Waikanae and Wanuiomata.

Players competed in eight groups. Successful Empire teams included:
Warren Mak & David Chow: Winners, Group 1
Rob Chung & Paul Solt: Runners Up, Group 1
Norman Chan & Allen Tso: Winners, Group 2
Tina Ng & Anna Chung: Runners Up, Group 2
Kevin Tse & Buck Chan: Winners, Group 3
Bill Kilmartin & Kheng Tang: Winners, Group 6
Paul Maunsell & Percy Kwing: Runners Up, Group 7
Sean Gribbon & Bruce McKenna: Winners, Group 8
Penn Pattison & Emma Jin: Runners Up, Group 8

Congratulations to them and thanks to all members who supported the tournament.

Midweek Doubles Tournament: A Great Success!

23/9/2014

A great time was had by all at this annual event on 18th September which attracted nearly 100 entries. Full results will appear later but in the meantime click here to see pictures and videos taken by our member Phillip Yee. Many thanks to Arthur Lee and his team for organising and running it.

Midweek Doubles Tournament: 18th September

11/9/2014

A reminder that our annual Midweek Doubles Tournament will take place on Thursday 18th September at Empire, commencing at 9.30am. This well run tournament is suitable for players of all levels of ability and attracts players from other clubs and regions.
Entries close at 8.30pm on Monday 15th September. For full details go to midweek doubles tournament.

2014 Midweek Doubles Tournament: 18th September

26/8/2014

Our annual Midweek Doubles Tournament will take place on Thursday 18th September at Empire, commencing at 9.30am. This well run tournament is suitable for players of all levels of ability and attracts players from other clubs and regions.
Entries close at 8.30pm on Monday 15th September. For full details go to midweek doubles tournament.