Smash ! Spin ! Connect: Why Ping Aspire is Setting Table Tennis on Fire

I’m absolutely buzzing about the latest events in the series — in particular, the Ping Aspire Thanet and Ping Aspire Hastings days, and how they’re... Continue reading

November 18, 2025 | Alan Lane

Aspire Energy, Pride Spirit and 4★ Action – What a Month!

Ping Aspire – A Celebration of Inclusivity and Spirit In Milton Keynes, players travelled from far and wide – including members of a local Parkinson’s... Continue reading

October 21, 2025 | Alan Lane

A Fresh Season, Fresh Opportunities!

There’s something special about the start of a new table tennis season – fresh fixtures, new faces, and plenty of chances to get around a... Continue reading

September 16, 2025 | Alan Lane

Gearing Up for the Season – Ping, Plans and Promises!

Well, would you look at that – summer’s in full swing, the table tennis bats are sizzling (from the sun and from use, of course),... Continue reading

July 15, 2025 | Alan Lane

A Month of Momentum: Championing Table Tennis Across Communities

This month has been an exhilarating journey as we’ve laid vital groundwork, fostered meaningful community connections, and shaped the vision for how table tennis can... Continue reading

June 17, 2025 | Alan Lane

More Than Just a Break: How We’re Using the Off-Season to Boost Clubs, Schools and Participation

You might think the end of the competitive table tennis season means everything goes quiet—but not here at Table Tennis England! Behind the scenes, we’re... Continue reading

May 20, 2025 | Alan Lane

Creating a Movement: How Community and Storytelling Are Driving Volunteer Growth

Amplifying Women’s Voices: Chloe Ireland’s Inspiring Podcast In a remarkable initiative to spotlight women’s experiences in table tennis, Chloe Ireland, an International Umpire and Women... Continue reading

April 15, 2025 | Alan Lane

New Year – New Opportunities

Hi all and welcome to the last blog of 2024! Firstly, let me say that our sport would be nothing without the continued service of... Continue reading

December 20, 2024 | Alan Lane

Building the participation funnel

I am often asked how do we get more youngsters playing table tennis. It is a great question and one that has many layers in... Continue reading

December 11, 2024 | Alan Lane

Maximise your clubs potential

This month I thought I would write a little about what your club can expect from collaborating with the Area Manager for the South East.... Continue reading

November 5, 2024 | Alan Lane