National Youth Grand Prix 2008 Regional Finals Results

Sussex hosted the regional finals with 12 under 15s and 17 under 18s competing for their right to the national finals in Great Yarmouth 8th/9th November 2008

Following the Group stages Surrey provided 3 of the four under 18s in the play-offs with London’s Joe Prince looking to spoil their day. It wasn’t to be for Joe who played through his pain after being stung by a wasp on his big toe at least that was his excuse.  Joking Joe !!! Steven Petty beat Liam Pearson 4-1 and George Reeves beat Joe prince 4-0. Not a bad day for Steve who completed the day unbeaten.

The under 15s play offs included more of a spread after the group stages with three Surrey players , two London , two Sussex and one Kent player. London provided the performance of the day with 10year old Jasper Bacon loosing to  Peter Hazel from Sussex  4-3. A very relieved Peter who was leading the region singles said it was the hardest match of his life ! Surreys James Charlwood also booked his place  beating Kent’s Jack Galloway 4-3  coming back from being 3-2 down. London’s Frank Costello had an easier win 4-0 against Zak Young from Sussex 4-0 leaving the two Surrey team mates Mike Hope and Ashley Acton  battling for the last place Mike winning 4-0.

Under 18 qualifiers         Steven Petty and George Reeves, both Surrey

Under 15 qualifiers         Peter Hazel, Sussex, Mike Hope, Surrey, Frank Costello, London  and James Charlwood, Surrey