CONEYSTHORPE 'A' started 2016 with a convincing 9-1 triumph over Bootham 'A' in division one of the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York and District Table Tennis League.

James Rule and Martin Lowe both retained their unbeaten records in the thumping victory.

York RI 'C' and Coneysthorpe 'B' fought out a tight 5-5 draw with Joel Wright posting three wins for the villagers.

Mick Wilcockson starred as York RI 'B' prevailed 7-3 against York RI 'D' with Adam Ridley playing superbly on his top flight debut to defeat Jake McCarthy. A treble from Aidan Ranftler allowed Clarence 'A' to earn a superb 5-5 draw against second placed York RI 'A'.

Gareth Bryning and Jo Suchecki were too good as Bootham 'B' thrashed arch rivals Bootham 'C' 9-1 in division two.

Peter Harpham was on top form for Shepherds 'A' as they shared the points with a battling York RI 'F'.

Tim Smith and Adam Ridley recorded maximums as York RI 'E' beat Ryedale@RI 8-2 while University 'A' had Ishan Bairoliya to thank for securing a 5-5 draw against Strensall.

Matt and Steve Ayres were both untroubled as Bootham 'D' defeated BT 'B' 8-2.

Clarence 'C' remain top of division three after thrashing BT 'B' 9-1 with Bob Young and Rob Farmery undefeated.

Bootham 'E' welcomed back veteran Pete Corner after a long absence and he was ably supported by Jan Suchecki in a 7-3 win over Wigginton & Haxby.

York RI 'G' thumped their 'H' team 9-1 with Lewis Harrison and Ann Barnard on top form and a treble from Yankui Feng was decisive as University 'B' cruised to an 8-2 victory against Bootham 'F'.

Michal Slezak starred for Burnholme 'B' as they secured valuable points in a 5-5 draw against Clarence 'D'.

The game of the week was in division four as Clarence 'E' and Clarence 'F' both retained their unbeaten records, sharing the spoils in a 5-5 draw.

Steve Wands put in a top performance with three excellent wins for the 'F' team.

Trustmarque thrashed York RI 'J' 9-1 thanks to Dom McHugh and Mark Godliman while Nigel Baker led Shepherds 'C' to a 6-4 victory over Clarence 'G'.

A maximum haul from student Andrew Rouse allowed a depleted University 'C' to clinch a 6-4 victory over York RI 'I'.