2018 Preston Championships Handicap Final: Brian Oldfield vs Alex Tyson
Preston Championships is held once a year and is open to anyone who plays within the Preston League. This final was held over from our Championships due to time constraints on the day and was played on April 17th, the first date convenient for both players to play. It was fitted in around league matches and team mates umpired the match. Spectators are welcome at this event.
Our handicap event is setup to allow every player, irrespective of age and ability, to compete on a level playing field. Each player is given a handicap based on their win rate and the division they play in. The difference between two players handicaps will be the starting point for the game. For example if one player has a handicap o +6 and another +2, the match will start with the score 4:0 in favour of the person with the highest handicap. Games are played to 21, no setting. Best of 3 games. In this Final, Brian had a 3 pt start.
Alex has come through our cadet and junior coaching system before leaving the area to go to University. Alex has now returned to play in Preston and is having a solid season playing for Astra A in our Premier Division. Alex is a very consistent top spin player. He has a win ratio of 69% and a league ranking of 18.
Brian Oldfield is another player how has played for many years in Preston. Brian has a skiddy forehand and spinney backhand and his style makes him awkward to play. Brian plays for Deepdale A in our Premier Division and has a current win rate of 61% and league ranking of 17. Brian consistently reaches the knockout stages of our events, would 2018 prove to be a "break through" year for him? Brian also plays in the Blackpool Table Tennis league.