I've got a rank!

I know this is more of a blog type topic, but it really is a big thing for me.

You will see my sig has changed. With the release of the July rating sheet today which includes results from my last tournament at Doncaster, I am now no.512 in England with 678 rating points. My first ever ranking!

Must really, publicly thank Sam (TTS), for the millionth time. As well as being the one to really set me going, teaching me how to play 'real' table tennis in University, its only fitting that my ranking comes directly as a result of a tournament which he came to coach me at. His coaching really helps bring out the best in my game, mainly because he knows my game so well, and my limitations.

Whilst this is a massive achievement for me and it's made me really happy, its only really just got the ball rolling into seeing how far up the ladder I'm able to climb.

The major bonus in all this is that the 678 ranking points takes me out band 6 and into band 5. I heard something about an end of season 10% deduction though. When does this come into play? On the Liverpool GP entry it says band 6 is upto 650, so I should be in band 5+4 right?

I think this is another win for DTTW too, because really I couldn't tell you how much I've learnt on here, either through straight instruction, or deep discussions over topics. Feels like its all really paid off, so thanks to everyone who's been dishing out those golden tips and quality posts.

i'm happy for you mate. congratulations. :)

Thanks everyone.

Yeah thats the plan Useless1.

August - Liverpool GP
Sept - British League
Oct - Newcastle GP

Haven't planned after that.

good one honey!

Well done Honey, its nice to get an identity, now you are really gonna get screwed up, welcome to the world of ranking hell, its a little like heroin addiction, and you've just taken your first shot  BTW, anyone having problems logging on to the ETTA website?

Edited by wiggy63 - 30 July 2010 at 00:51

Thanks guys. Yeah Tinykin, I'm starting to realise the benefits of that whole planning ahead lark!

Wiggy - the ETTA site has been up and down alot recently for me, so not sure what's up.

Anyone of you experienced players got any British League tips? Been to watch, but don't really know what to expect as a player.

Originally posted by Honey Anyone of you experienced players got any British League tips? Been to watch, but don't really know what to expect as a player.

 Cut throat pressurised competition like you've never experienced at local league level.

Originally posted by Bean824 What team/div are you playing in British League? And congratulations! It's a tossup on whether I go to Liverpool or Medway this year...

Will be playing for Waterside in Div 4 South and Midlands, and yep its my first season of BL

Originally posted by wiggy63  Cut throat pressurised competition like you've never experienced at local league level.

Awesome, can't wait!

All weekends are at Westfield TTC, Weavers Leisure Centre in Wellingborough, so change of venue won't be a problem, which I think is a sports centre with a purpose built table tennis hall, so hopefully will be quite a nice venue. Anyone know it?

Honey, congrats on getting on the map. This is the start of your upwards assault on the field. Praise to TT Sam, although we do not see much of him anymore.

yeah, I like Westfield too, very good playing conditions.

Don't get carried away though Honey, you are NOT ranked 512 in England.

Welcome to the forum nicoledc109, is that advertising in your signature?

Wiggy you're right, and don't worry, I'm level headed. Could name a good dozen of people just at my club that are better than me and not on the rankings so there must be loads throughout the country.

It's a goal I set myself, and I achieved it. My next goal has to be to get into the 400's.

Oh, and I take your point and have changed my sig. from ranking to rating, makes more sense seeing as it is the 'rating' sheet I'm on.

So what you're saying is...forget about my position in the sheet, concentrate on the number of points I've got?


Edited by Honey - 02 August 2010 at 11:44

Congratulations my friend!