The Merseyside Disability Table Tennis Grand Prix took place on the 6 / 7 December at Greenbank Sport Academy.
More than 50 players took part in an exciting tournament, which offered ranking points for members of British Table Tennis Association for People with Disabilities (BTTAD).
The event attracted some of table tennis’ leading players including Liverpool born Jack Hunter-Spivey who currently ranks 11th in the world. Jack won Class 5, Wheelchair Open and Wheelchair Doubles (playing alongside partner Shaun Newcomb) categories.
Tournament organiser, Mark Palmer said “The event met all our expectations; it’s great to have the status of a ranking tournament, but to still incorporate grass roots players. Thanks to officials and volunteers for helping the event to run so smoothly.”
Results
Classes 1-2
Winner Rob Davies
Runner-Up Thomas Matthews

Classes 3-4
Winner Mark Palmer
Runner-up Sara Head

Class 5
Winner Jack Hunter-Spivey
Runner-up Nicko Anderson

Classes 6-7
Winner Alex Bland
Runner-up Felicity Pickard

Classes 8-10
Winner Josh Morgan
Runner-up Tim Fields

Class 11
Winner Adam Thompson
Runner-up Adam Gittings
Bronze Ashley Wray
James Hollingworth

Junior Classes 1 -5
Winner Cellan Hall
Runner-up Andrew Green

Junior Classes 6-10
Winner Jed Thirkettle
Runner-up Thomas Spicer

Junior Class 11
Winner James Adams
Runner-up Nazim Dar

Standing Doubles
Winners Adam Thompson / Adam Gittings
Runners Up Craig Allen / Alex Bland

Wheelchair Doubles
Winners Shaun Newcomb / Jack Hunter-Spivey
Runners Up Mark Palmer / Daniel Bullen

Wheelchair Open
Winner Jack Hunter-Spivey
Runner-up Mark Palmer

Standing Open A
Winner Adam Thompson
Runner-up Craig Allen

Standing Open B
Winner James Hollingworth
Runner-up Tim Fields

Standing Open C
Winner Zeeshan Ali
Runner-up Nazin Dar