The England team created history at the Europe Cup in Ghandia Spain in October, by winning 7 out of a possible 8 Gold medals from the championships. There were a record number of countries attending 41 Men's Teams and 35 Ladies Teams.
The Men's team lifted the team event in dramatic fashion with the game against The Netherlands standing at 8 games each and team manager Tommy Thompson chose Scott Williams to play the championship tie break decider against Jelle Klassen. Scott won the bull on the one leg shoot out, and Jelle never close throughout the leg as Scott lifted the championship.
The Ladies also against the Netherlands in the final, had a much easier passage to lifting the championship by 9-1.
Beau Greaves once again did the double at the European championships winning the singles title and doubles with Deta Hedman.
The Men’s Pairs Championships was won by Scott Williams and Josh Richardson, both debutants for England by 6-2 against Poland.
England won the men’s overall title which is based on a combination of points awarded in the three disciplines Team/Singles/Pairs by a massive 72 points with (143 Pts) from the Netherlands (71) with Wales third (55).
The Ladies won the overall team title again based on points from the three disciplines (169 pts) from Sweden (89) in second place and Netherlands third (85).
A fantastic event, which probably doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, some awesome players from around Europe, and team performances from so many of the countries which were outstanding and quite unexpected by me. Well done to French International Jacques Labre winning not only the Europe Cup, but the Spanish Open the following day.
Our thanks to the staff at the hotel, to the organisers Matt and Craig in particular, and to all the other players officials from so many countries who made us feel so welcome.
Tommy T