Coach Development Newsletter – May 2026
May has been another busy and productive month for the Coach Development Team, combining world-class table tennis, club visits, coach education, and opportunities to learn from experts both within and beyond our sport.
“The more coaching I did, the more I enjoyed it!”
Read about Emma Harradine's journey from PE teacher to coaching with England - and find out where coaching qualifications could take you.
Table Tennis England AGM 2026 – register to attend
Registration is now open for the Table Tennis England AGM on Wednesday 8 July at 7pm, and the documents for the meeting are available to download.
eBaTT will bounce back after fire, vows Eli Baraty
Eli Baraty has vowed to rebuild his eBaTT club after a devastating fire destroyed their London base.
European Under-21 Championships 2026: British trio in the running
Anna Hursey will defend one of the two titles she won last year at this season’s edition of the European Under-21 Championships, while Connor Green and Hannah Silcock also go in search of medals.
Fliss Pickard relishing a double test in Czechia and China
Paris 2024 Paralympic medallists Fliss Pickard, Will Bayley, Paul Karabardak and Billy Shilton are included in a squad of 13 British athletes that will travel to China next week for the ITTF World Para Elite Beijing tournament that runs from June 24-28.
Could your club host Girls’ Cadet BCL next season?
Following the successful pilot of the Girls’ Cadet British Clubs League (BCL) during the 2025/26 season, Table Tennis England is inviting expressions of interest from clubs wishing to host rounds of the competition during the 2026/27 season.
BATTS’ girls tournament proving popular – entries close soon
The first-ever Girls-Only Open Tournament at BATTS is proving to be a massive draw for keen players from many areas. Entries close on Sunday.
Level 1 Umpires Course – St. Helens
Would you like to emulate the English umpires who were part of the team of officials at the World TT Team Championships in London in 2026? If so, why not take the first step on to the umpiring ladder at our upcoming course in St. Helens, Merseyside.
Medal masters in Gangneung
English competitors have returned from the World Masters in Gangneung, South Korea, with a handful of medals.