The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association’s 2026/27 season is underway, with eight matches played across four divisions in the opening week.
DIVISION ONE
Newly promoted Newport Vics A endured a difficult start to life in Division One, suffering a 9-1 defeat against Ryde B. Rob Warren secured Newport’s only point with a narrow victory over cadet Theo Lewis, who nevertheless impressed with wins against experienced opponents Barry Joyce and John Cornforth.
Ryde A also began their campaign with a victory, overcoming Ryde D 7-3. Scott Lawson continued his excellent form from last season without dropping a set, while teammate Rob Smith lost just one set against Mark Turner. Ryde A also secured the doubles in three sets to complete their victory.
Division One results
Ryde D 3-7 Ryde A
Ryde B 9-1 Newport Vics A
DIVISION TWO
Shorwell Sinners made an impressive start to their Division Two campaign with an 8-2 victory over Ryde Rising Stars A. Guy Golbourn was the outstanding performer for Shorwell, winning all his matches to help his side secure a convincing opening-week success.
Havenstreet B also started strongly, defeating Wroxall B 7-3. Dave Rendle was unbeaten for Havenstreet, although the closest contest of the evening came between Wroxall’s Jon Steele and Havenstreet’s Jo Hurt. Steele eventually edged a thrilling encounter 12-10 in the deciding set.
Ryde Retailers completed the week’s Division Two action with a 7-3 away victory over Wootton Wanderers.
Division Two results
Shorwell Sinners 8-2 Ryde Rising Stars A
Wroxall B 3-7 Havenstreet B
Wootton Wanderers 3-7 Ryde Retailers
DIVISION THREE
The only Division Three fixture of the opening week produced a closely contested encounter, with Wroxall A edging Cowes Baptists A 6-4.
Cowes’ Mark Compton was unbeaten, but Wroxall’s talented junior players Aimee Waddell and Josh Helyer played important roles in securing victory for the visitors.
Josh won both his singles matches without dropping a set, while Aimee produced one of the week’s most exciting performances against experienced campaigner Alan Hopkins. In a nail-biting encounter, she eventually prevailed 15-13 in the deciding set.
Josh then partnered Aimee’s father, Tom Waddell, in the doubles, with the Wroxall pairing winning in four sets to help secure a narrow overall victory.
Division Three result
Cowes Baptists A 4-6 Wroxall A
DIVISION FOUR
Both Shorwell teams enjoyed convincing victories in Division Four as they made excellent starts to the new campaign.
Shorwell Saints recorded an 8-2 away win against Wroxall 3G, while Shorwell Saviours went one better with a commanding 9-1 victory at Wootton Wiff Waff.
Division Four results
Wroxall 3G 2-8 Shorwell Saints
Wootton Wiff Waff 1-9 Shorwell Saviours
