Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament
History
The tournament was hosted by Dave "Pinky" Kates from 2007 to 2010. The tournament was has been held in Dave’s memory since 2014.
Tournament Highlights
Year Champion Location
2007 Hugh Lappin Kates home
2008 Dave Kates Kates home
2009 Bob Turko Kates home
2010 Alvin Bourke Kates home
2014 Bob Tessier Kinsmen Arenas
2015 Jan Goodhelpsen Kinsmen Arenas
2016 Dennis Mayhew Kinsmen Arenas
2017 Wayne Hackner Kinsmen Arenas
2018 Mike Beaudoin Kinsmen Arenas
Bob Tessier presented Dave "Pinky" Kates with appropriate headgear.
2018
2018 Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament
November 14, 2018
The Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament showcased brilliant play in the Kinsmen Lobby.
Dennis Mayhew, our tournament coordinator presenting Mike Beaudoin, the 2018 winner with our award.
2017
2017 Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament
November 15, 2017
The Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament showcased brilliant play in the Kinsmen Lobby.
2027 Photos were provided by Brian French.
Bob Tessier presented Dave "Pinky" Kates with appropriate headgear.
2016 Photos
2016 Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament
November 16, 2016
The Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament showcased epic battles.
2016 Participants Tom Dawe and Luther Haave
2015
2015 Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament
November 13, 2015
Some of the 2015 challengers for the Dave Kates Trophy were ready to paddle to victory.
Let the fun begin!
2014
2014 Dave Kates Ping Pong Tournament
November 14, 2014
The challengers for the Dave Kates Trophy were eager to grab a paddle.
2014 Participants are ready to smash!