Table Tennis News 9

Spring Update – March 2026

The Annual Tournament of the Kendal & District Table Tennis League took place at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School on Sunday, March 1st. All of the senior events were played through as far as the semi-finals and the finals were played at Natland TTC on Tuesday, March 3rd. Burton A captain, Ben O’Flynn, finally defeated his long-time nemesis and defending champion, James Neal of Natland in the semi-final only to narrowly lose the final in a thrilling 5-set battle with Archie Catnach, also of Natland. However, revenge was very sweet in the doubles final where Ben & his father Matt became only the second ever KDTTL father and son doubles champions by beating the defending champions, James Neal & Archie Catnach in another exciting final.

The KDTTL Senior League will complete by the end of April. Burton A are currently 2nd in Division 1. Burton B currently lie in 6th place but with games in hand stand a good chance of finishing in the top half. In Division 2, Burton C remain at the top having won all of the 14 matches to date. Burton D are 5th. Only one Burton team, Burton C, is still in the Knockout Cup Competition and will play their Quarter Final at Crook on Monday, March 23rd.

Following tremendous help, support and facilitation from Margaret Burton, Matthew Harris and Emma Woodburn of Burton Morewood Primary School, Martin Wakelin and Tony March ran 3 taster sessions in the Burton Memorial Hall, on February 27th, for years 4, 5 & 6 from the local school. On the day, 18, 18 and 20 budding table tennis players attended from years 4, 5 & 6 respectively. Since running these 45-minute sessions, 10 new junior players have come along to Junior Table Tennis on a Thursday evening (5 to 6).

Adult social table tennis continues each Thursday from 6.00 to 7.00 pm, cost £3. Anyone wanting more information or to book a place should contact Tony March by phone or text/WhatsApp on 07814 029471 or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All ages and standards welcome, including beginners. The important thing is to come along and have fun!

The KDTTL Junior League is reaching its final stages and will culminate in a ‘Finals Night’ for each Division in the middle of April. Burton Badgers, featuring Zach Martin and Hugo Robinson, will play in the final Division 1 session and Burton Bears, with Toby Craig and Eben Johnson, will represent Burton TTC in Division 2.

Tony March – 21.3.26