Summer Quickplay 2012
Rainham has been drawn in Group "A" of the KCCA Summer Quickplay, along with Maidstone, Medway, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. The winners of the group will qualify for the semi-final stages of the competition.
Tunbridge Wells v Rainham
After losing our first round we had good wins in round 2 and 3 with only a single draw in the final round was needed. We drew the final round giving a 10-6 victory at the end of the 4 rounds. Martin Taylor scored 4/4, Andy Waters 1.5/4, Paul Giddins 2/4 and Rob Springett 2.5/4
Medway V Rainham
A close fought match wiith Rainham just edging Medway after the final round 9-7. In a tense finish Martin Reeve held his nerve to deliver the winning point after winning on time with having a matter of seconds remaining himself. Martin Taylor scored 3/4, Dave Barnes 3/4, Paul Giddins 2/4 and Martin Reeve 1/4
Rainham v Tonbridge
Tonbridge couldn't raise a team so forfeited the match.
Rainham v Maidstone
After drawing the first round and then as white losing the penaltimate round 3-1 it looked as if this would be out of our reach. However the final round went above our expectations with a 3.5-0.5 victory and winning the match 9-7. Dave Barnes scored 2.5/4, Andy Waters 2/4, Paul Giddins 2/4, Rob Springett 2.5/4
Semi-Final
Charlton v Rainham
We got off to a flyer winning the first round 3.5-0.5 with the black pieces and then held off Charlton to run out winners 9-7. Dave Barnes scored 1.5/4, Paul Giddins 1/4, Martin Taylor 3/4 & Andy Waters 3.5/4.
Final
Rainham v Beckenham
After drawing the first two rounds 2-2, the third round went badly after managing just half a point. This meant we needed to win the final 4-0 round but sadly it wasn't to be. Martin Taylor scored 3/4, Dave Barnes 2/4, Andy waters 1/4 and Paul Giddins 0/4