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*** RESULT ***
Ladies Doubles - Jackie (Diogenes) & Ann (Charnwood) beat Erika & Sue (Diogenes)
Mens Doubles - Mike (N.K./Dio) & Student (North Kent) beat Martin (S.H./N.K.) & Paul (Diogenes)
Mixed Doubles - Martin (S.H./N.K.) & Caroline (Diogenes) beat John & Ann (Charnwood)
Although the turnout was not great, it was a good tournament.
The tournament was noticeable for a couple of reasons. Everyone seemed to beat everyone else!
Only Jackie and Ann were able to make it through the weekend unbeaten!
Student had not played in an Open Tournament for more than 8 years...and having already lost 2 matches sneaked into the final on countback. His last title was with Mike almost exactly 10 years to the day!!
Caroline won her first Open Tournament since the Percy Wilfred in 2002, and was her first Open Mixed title, winning with Martin in a three set final! The final was competed by the runners-up in each of the groups!
None of the pairs had played in the tournament before and therefore were all first time winners!
*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL PLAYOFFS FOR 2009 DUE TO BE HELD ON THE 4th & 5th JULY AT THE NATURIST FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF ENTRANTS. THERE WERE 4 IN EACH EVENT, BUT THIS IS NOT ENOUGH TO RUN A VALID TOURNAMENT.
QUALIFIERS FOR THE SOUTHERNS IN EACH EVENT HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED 2 FOR NATURIST FOUNDATION AND 2 FOR DIOGENES (THE ONLY CLUBS ENTERING) AND WILL BE SEEDED ON LAST YEARS SOUTHERNS SEEDINGS FOR THE NATIONALS.
THIS IS A PLEA...IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT THE TOURNAMENTS, THEY WILL DIE....WE WILL LOSE THE GAME WE LOVE OTHER THAN FOR AN ODD GAME ON A SUNDAY.
*** RESULT ***
Ladies Doubles
1 Carol & Annette (East Mids)
2 Sally & Emma (East Mids)
3 Karen & Wendy (Notts)
4 None
Mens Doubles
1 Richard & Gareth (East Mids)
2 Neil & ? (East Mids)
3 Alan &Ivan (Notts)
4 Nick & Dan (East Mids)
5 Dave & Martin (Notts)
Mixed Doubles
1 John & Ann (Blackthorns)
2 Gareth & Carol (East Mids)
3 Richard & Annette (East Mids)
4 Dan & Emma (East Mids)
5 Dave & Karen (Notts)
John & Ann move further ahead as the most successful Northern Regional Playoff Mixed pairing with 7 wins
Richard and Gareth move ahead on their own with 4 wins as the most successful Northern Regional Playoff Mens pairing
As mentioned elsewhere the Southern Regional Playoffs were cancelled, however the qualifiers for the Finals are:
Ladies Doubles -
1 Diogenes A
2 North Kent A
3 Diogenes B
4 North Kent B
5 Diogenes C
6 Diogenes D
Mens Doubles
1 Diogenes A
2 North Kent A
3 Diogenes B
4 North Kent B
Mixed Doubles
1 North Kent A
2 Diogenes A
3 North Kent B
4 Diogenes B
*** UPDATE ***
Received an answer to one of the questions asked:
"You hit the nail on
the head with your example of being in the sun for 6 points. This is
exactly why the tie-break was raised to 9 points.
Being an old codger I was at the AGM at South Hants when East Mids (Mac) proposed the idea. As I remember there weren't any objections but it was quite strange really that the proposal came from East Mids who were probably the greatest exponents of the lobbing game, who used the sun and wind to great effect."
*** UPDATE ***
Just added results and tables for 2008 and for the Phoenix Open and Stanley Watkins Open 2009
*** RESULT ***
Ladies Doubles - Jackie (Diogenes) & Ann (Charnwood) beat Erika & Sue (Diogenes)
Mens Doubles - Mike (N.K./Dio) & Kevin (North Kent) beat John (Charnwood) & Ems (Diogenes)
Mixed Doubles - Erika & Ems (Diogenes) beat John & Ann (Charnwood)
A great tournament, though with few entries, most notable for the first Open Tournament win for Kevin after many years of playing.
*** RESULT ***
Stanley Watkins Open and Kinsonwood Singles
Ladies Singles - Not competed as not able to get 4 entries
Mens Singles - Martin (S.H./N.K.) beat Paul (North Kent) 6-1 6-0
Ladies Doubles - Alma & Thelma (North Kent) beat Jackie and Natalie (Diogenes) 6-4 6-7 6-1
Mens Doubles - Martin (S.H./N.K.) & Paul (Diogenes) beat Mike (N.K./Dio) & Ems (Diogenes) 7-6 6-3
Mixed Doubles - Martin (S.H./N.K.) & Christine (F.A./Dio) beat Ems (Diogenes) & Thelma (North Kent) 6-1 6-2
Beautiful weather and introduction of the "Set to 10" idea, on which the jury is still out.
Paul wins his first Open Tournament, the second Tournament in a row we have had a new winner.
Alma and Thelma win their "Home" Tournament, though were pushed hard by Jackie and Natalie who played her first Open Final.
Martin picked up a clean sweep of trophies to leap to the top of the leaderboard for 2009.
Idea now planted in my mind of trying to work out who has won clean sweeps in tournaments and how many times...I just wish I didn't have these ideas! This one may take a while!
*** SITE CHANGES ***
Apologies to those that have contacted the site over the last couple of years, but I haven't really made it as interactive as I'd like and I haven't replied to any e-mails, though I will try to in the future, and try to update the site more.
Changes made in this update are:
Latest news and updates will appear on this front page and the "Latest News" section will be a "News Archive"
Update to the tournament formats to make sure they are all correct given the changes of venues and formats over the last few years
Updated all results and tables for 2008 and for the Phoenix and Stanley Watkins Open for 2009
Updated Tournament dates for 2009, and also added provisional dates for 2010, though do not take these as gospel they are a good guide and are subject to change
Replied to questions that have been posed through the e-mail address, unfortunately I haven't been able to reply directly to all but have added to the FAQ and Miniten Doctor where applicable. I do not know all the answers, so would be grateful if people could mail in their thoughts and opinions to admin@amateurminitenassociation.co.uk
Changed errors where I have found them
Added a "Weather" function which will tell you the prediction from Metcheck for each tournament, you can access this on the toolbar on the side, or through the Tournament Dates
I have made many changes on this update and there are probably loads of new errors/bugs, please let me know of any on admin@amateurminitenassociation.co.uk
Pairs Listings
NEW--- Please find in the Player Information section - listings of the most successful pairs --- NEW
South Hants and Charnwood
As you probably know South Hants is no more. Its gone and so has a massive piece of history for miniten. For years South Hants hosted the first and the last tournaments each year and, even though prices went commercial, the turnout remained good. It's a shame to see it go.
Also this year was the last year (until the courts are "refurbished"...don't hold your breath) at Charnwood Acres that we will be able to play a tournament. Although always welcoming, the courts have got to such a state that even petanque players will think twice!
New Web address
I will be changing the web address to www.miniten.info at sometime during 2008. The www.amateurminitenassociation.co.uk address should still work - but I will drop that when renewal is up. I am looking to try to get one of the following:
Will keep you posted
News Update 2007
Sorry for the lack of updates through 2006 and 2007, work commitments and new computers have stopped me from being able to regularly update the site.
Hopefully I can do this more regularly now, but would be very happy to hear if anyone else wants to add anything.
2005 was a very sad year for the Miniten Circuit.
Brian and Bernie - both from Diogenes both passed away. Both had contributed so much to the success of Miniten over the years and they will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with their family and friends.
Spring Open Results 2005
Held at South Hants on 26th - 28th September
Men's Doubles Winners - John & Trevor
Ladies Doubles Winners - Erika & Sue
Mixed Doubles Winners - Erika & Ems
Pheonix Open Results 2005
Held at Diogenes on 30th April - 2nd May
Men's Doubles Winners - Richard & John
Ladies Doubles Winners - Erika & Jackie
Mixed Doubles Winners - Erika & Ems
Kinsonwood Open Results 2005
Held at Diogenes on 29th - 31st May
Men's Singles Winner - Martin
Ladies Singles Winner - Ann
Men's Doubles Winners - Martin & John
Ladies Doubles Winners - Marion & Ann
Mixed Doubles Winners - Chris & Christine
AMA Northern Regional Championships 2005
Held at East Midlands SC 2nd & 3rd July
Men's Doubles Winners - Gareth & Mick (East Midlands)
Ladies Doubles Winners - Paula & Dawn (Notts)
Mixed Doubles Winners - John & Ann (Charnwood)
Also Qualified:
MENS
2nd Liam & Karl (East Midlands)
3rd Paul & Dave (Notts)
4th Derek & Ken (Notts)
LADIES
2nd Carol & Annette (East Midlands)
3rd Wendy & Val (Notts)
4th Karen & Fran (Notts)
MIXED
2nd Gareth & Annette (East Midlands)
3rd Paul & Paula (Notts)
4th Derek & Dawn (Notts)
AMA Southern Regional Championships 2005
Held at Naturist Foundation on 2nd & 3rd July
Men's Doubles Winners - Steve & Martin (Naturist Foundation)
Ladies Doubles Winners - Jackie & Erika (Diogenes)
Mixed Doubles Winners - Mike & Erika (Diogenes)
Also Qualified:
MENS
2nd Richard & Chris (Naturist Foundation)
3rd Mike & Chris (Diogenes)
4th Trevor & Roy (Naturist Foundation)
LADIES
2nd Marion & Christine (Diogenes)
3rd Alma & Kathy (Naturist Foundation)
4th Caroline & Sue (Diogenes)
MIXED
2nd Martin & Alma (Naturist Foundation)
3rd Steve & Kathy (Naturist Foundation)
4th Trevor & Jackie (Diogenes)
Stanley Watkins Open Results 2005
Held at Naturist Foundation on 30th and 31st July
Men's Doubles Winners - Steve & Martin
Ladies Doubles Winners - Jackie & Marion
Mixed Doubles Winners - Richard & Ann
As an aside each of these pairs have won their relevant competitions three years in a row!
Also...Jackie and Marion have now won the tounament 8 out of 10 years!
AMA National Doubles Results 2005
Held at Diogenes on 20th & 21st August
NATIONAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONS
Men's Doubles Winners - Steve & Martin (Naturist Foundation)
Ladies Doubles Winners - Jackie & Erika (Diogenes)
Mixed Doubles Winners - Trevor & Jackie (Diogenes)
NATIONAL DOUBLES PLATE
Men's Plate Winners - Gareth & Scott (East Midlands)
Ladies Plate Winners - Carol & Annette (East Midlands)
Mixed Plate Winners - John & Ann (Charnwood)
AMA National Singles & Seniors Results 2005
Held at Charnwood on 10th & 11th September
NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONS
Men's Singles Winner - Ant (Charnwood)
Ladies Singles Winners - Marion (Diogenes)
NATIONAL SINGLES PLATE
Men's Singles Winner - John (Charnwood)
Ladies Singles Winners - Carol (East Mids)
NATIONAL SENIORS CHAMPIONS
Men's Senior Doubles - John (Charnwood) & Paul (Notts)
Ladies Senior Doubles - Ann (Charnwood) & Marion (Diogenes)
Mixed Senior Doubles - Paul (Notts) & Ann (Charnwood)
Brickwoods Results 2005
Held at South Hants on 17th & 18th September
Men's Doubles Winners - Martin A & Chris
Ladies Doubles Winners - Christine & Erika
Mixed Doubles Winners - Martin A & Jackie
Rules Changes at 2005 AGM
At the AGM in 2005 the following rules were amended:
The start time for the AMA Northern and Southerns will be 9.00am, the AMA National Doubles and Singles Finals will start at 9.30am.
The following Venues for next year are:
Southern Play Offs at South Hants
Northern Play Offs at East Midlands
National Doubles and Juniors at Notts SC
National Singles and Seniors at Naturist Foundation
