Got a message from Gil inviting SCTTC members down to Monterey to play some bonus table tennis on Sunday (12/14). No fee for SCTTC members.
Monterey YMCA by Dennis Menace park.
Open play 2:00 to 5:00
RayPong
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Cyndi Ranii story about her 2028 Paralympics goal on KSBW
Nice story and video about club member, Cyndi Ranii, and her competitive goals. Go Cyndi! Video also has appearance by club member Liz DeFrancesco.
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Making Table Tennis Rackets and Balls. Japanese Factory Crafts Luxury Rackets from 250-Year Cypress.
Doubles Tournament: Congrats to the winners and all who played!
It was a long, fun day of table tennis! There will be video included in next month’s YouTube post, but until then, here are the rankings for the tournament:
POOL 1
Zi Tao Li & Gan Shen (Thirty Two Strong) <—-1ST PLACE
Brooks & Wireless (Sandbaggers) <—-2ND PLACE
Dave Bergevin & Dave Ryan (CHOpocalypse)
Gil Garcia & Moritz Schepp (Monterey Menace)
Pak Chan & Dharmesh (Banana Slugs)
Ray Buetens & Tim Brattan (Nets and Edges)
Benjamin V. & Stella Gong (McNuggets)
POOL 2
Jon Allen & Jim Langley (Loopers) <—-1ST PLACE
Les Chiang & Tenpa (Dozers) <—-2ND PLACE
Ed Garner & Craig (Oh Crap!)
Debbie Malkin & Cindy Ranii (Team CHO)
Jeff Leblanc & Kate Leblanc (Couples Therapy)
Karen Martinez & Dave Sell (Team Big Dogs)
Liz DeFrancesco & Roger Barat (Double Happiness)
Garret (Oh Crap!, Team Cho)
There were a couple teams with members that had to leave early so substitutes may be unlisted (but not forgotten).
Thanks to Dave Bergevin, Jim, Derc/Max, those who brought food, and everyone who showed up! Hope we can make this a yearly event.
Double Trouble SCTTC Tournament | Nov. 9, 2025
The date is set! Time to find your (doubles) partner and sign up!
Date and Time
Sunday, Nov 9th
11 am (estimate approx. 3 to 4 hours of play)
Fees
Tourney is $5/person and $5/person club fee
Round Robin Seeding Into Tourney Brackets
Tourney is divided into two sections: Round Robin and Championship Brackets.
Round Robin
All teams compete in round robin pools for seeding. All teams advance to Championship Bracket.
Championship and Consolation Brackets
All teams are placed in the Championship Bracket based on seeding. Teams who lose their first-round game drop to the Consolation Bracket.
Prizes
Every player will receive a free Nittaku ball.
Club merch prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd places in both the Championship and Consolation brackets. Choose from hats, shirts, and hoodies (shirts and hoodies will be ordered based on size and style choices).
To sign up, look for the sign-up sheet at the club or fill out entry form. Hope to see you all there!
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Club Member Cindy Competes in Brazil
Great story about club member Cynthia Ranii and her goal to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.