NORTH Ayrshire Table Tennis Club (NATTC) hosted newly crowned League Champions Drumchapel Glasgow at St Matthew's Academy on April 15.

The atmosphere was electric for this local derby as it was NATTC's last home match of the season and there was a lot of travelling support from Glasgow.

NATTC's team comprised Richard Main, Craig Hardie, Chris Main and Andy MacPherson.

Drumchapel had yet to lose a match in the British League as they boast world class players such as Liu Song, He Zhi Wen , Huang Yen Che and Chris Wheeler. Richard battled gamely against past Olympians Liu Song and He Zhi Wen, but ultimately lost 3-1 to both in closely-fought matches.

Chris also battled hard losing tight four-set matches to Huang and Liu.

Craig competed well against Chris Wheeler, but just fell short at key points to lose 3-1 and Andy held his own in what was only third match of the Premier League.

However the Chinese contingent proved too strong for the Ayrshire locals.

NATTC travel to London on Sunday to play BATTS which is the final match of the league. The game is of significance to NATTC as a draw would almost guarantee them finishing in a respectable fifth position in the league and set them in good stead for next season.

Also, please note that West Kilbride TTC starts back again on Friday in West Kilbride Community Centre, at 7pm-8pm for adults and 8pm-9pm for juniors and families.