SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT - 2023 NZ Veterans Test Match | 2023 NZ Veterans Nationals

Published Thu 02 Feb 2023

TTA is pleased to announce selections for the 2023 New Zealand Veterans Test Match, which will be played in Nelson on 6 April. Additional information in relation to the 2023 New Zealand Veterans Championships is also provided.

NEW ZEALAND VETERANS TEST MATCH
After receiving a high number of expressions of interest, TTA is pleased to inform that selections have been finalised for the New Zealand Veterans Test Match, which will be played in Nelson on Thursday 6 April 2023. Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to represent Australia:

AGE GROUP

MEN’S TEAM

WOMEN’S TEAM

Over 40

Harsh Madaan (VIC)
Paul Glassenbury (SA)

Emma Widdup (QLD)
Pippa-Louise Trass (QLD)

Over 50

Walter Ly (NSW)
Michael Bowrey (ACT)

Ann-Louise Stewart (QLD)
Rosalie Brooks (QLD)

Over 60

Craig Campbell (WA)
Paul Green (QLD)

Debbie Wilson (VIC)
Therese Chappell (QLD)

Over 65

Jing Peng (NSW)
George Abdilla (SA)

Jeanne Strong (VIC)
Judy James (VIC)

Over 70

Cyrus Pestonji (NSW)
Stephen Tai (NSW)

Jennifer Aduckiewicz (NSW) Joylene Morgan (NSW)

Over 75

Thomas Samuelsson (QLD)
Mick Wright (VIC)

 

Over 80

Ken Hay (QLD)
Harold Bligh (QLD)

 

Official correspondence in relation to the selections can be found by clicking here.

Congratulations once again to all who have been selected for the Test Match.


NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Any Australian player can compete in the New Zealand National Veterans Championships which will be played in Nelson from 7-10 April. This is irrespective of selection for the Test match. The Event Prospectus contains all information and can be viewed by clicking here – please read it carefully.

TEAM EVENTS
Players can form their own teams, however the official submissions for teams must be made by TTA. Teams require a minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 3 players. Players can play in a maximum of two team events (must be consecutive age groups).

TTA will submit all team entries and then pay all entry fees. TTA will then invoice each team member for their portion of their team entry fee.

To nominate a team, please email your team member names and age group(s) to ceo@tabletennis.org.au by no later than Sunday 26 February 2023. Players can also enter team events with ‘Partner Required’ if necessary, noting that TTNZ will try to find partners but this is not guaranteed.

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
All players are responsible for entering and paying for their individual event entries.

Individual entries close Sunday 12 March.

Entries are to be submitted and paid for online at: https://ttnz.tournamentsoftware.com/#TabUpcoming


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