It’s heartening to hear so many stories of table tennis across the South West. May it long continue. Here is a snippet of the what’s happening across the South West.
- New 1 star Tournaments in Portishead and West Cornwall
- South West Training Camps
- Upcoming Training – Level 1 Umpire; Level 1 Coach and Coaches Conference
New 1 star Tournaments in Portishead and West Cornwall
Portishead 1 star Junior and Cadet Rating Tournament
The tournament is now full in all age groups, with a growing waiting list. Congratulations to the team organising the tournament as there is clearly a need for this level of tournament introducing young players to formal competition.
West Cornwall 1 Star 27th April
Registration is still open to the first West Cornwall 1 Star. Just 3 mins from a stunning beach, Porthpean. Why not make a weekend of your table tennis?
For further details and to register.
Second and Third – South West Training Camps
In March, we held 2 more Training Camps, one in Plymouth with Head Coach Bailey Page and one in Portishead Coached by Nick Davidson and Derek Cannop. Players who are not playing at a national level were nominated by their counties to take part.
The camps have hit the mark bringing players from different counties into one setting and tailoring a programme to them. For many this was their 1st experience of a camp, it is hoped that this will help to build the standard of play.
There have been many lessons form these pilots from promotion and administration, to how we can support coaches in clubs to further develop these players. More on this as we review the camps.
Upcoming Training Courses
Coaches Conference – 10th May – Cornwall Table Tennis Centre
The venue is booked at Cornwall Table Tennis Centre on Saturday 10th May. Nick Davidson Level 3 Coach and Coach Educator will be delivering a practical day of learning. Topics and registration are yet to be finalised and all feedback is welcome.
Suggested topics so far include introducing multi-ball, getting the basics right, how do we develop talent, coaching the whole athlete, developing a quiver of serves and preparing players for introducing the tactical game.
We are also looking for hosts in other areas of the area.
Further details will be available by the end of March. If you have any questions or comments please get in touch.
Level 1 Umpire Award – Taunton, Somerset – 7th June, 2025
Sign up to learn more about the rules of the sport and support your Table Tennis community to run tournaments. For further details and to register on the course.
7 people have already sign up.
Special thanks to Somerset Table Tennis Association for hosting the event.
Level 1 Coaching Course – Nailsworth, Gloucestershire – 18th May, 2025
If you or anyone you know would like to become a coach and help to develop table tennis, the Level 1 Coaching Course is for you. Special thanks to Nailworth Phoenix and the Stroud Table Tennis League for hosting the course.
The course is suitable for players over 16, if you know any potential coaches. It looks great on a young person’s CV and could provide a part time job, as well as encouraging players to volunteer.
6 people have already signed up, which is great.
For further details and to register on the course.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, are interested in courses or would like to highlight a project that you are proud of, please get in touch. Contact Amanda Leonard – Area Manager (South West)