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Ping Pong Parlours in running for national award

Our Ping Pong Parlour initiative has joined TT Kidz on the shortlist for a prestigious ukactive Award. The programme has been shortlisted for the Activation... Continue reading

June 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Podcast: How and why we created England Skills Awards

The England Skills Awards are the subject of the latest in our podcast series which goes inside Team England and the performance pathway. Featuring Head... Continue reading

June 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Annual Review – your chance to ask questions

The opportunity for members to ask questions about the Table Tennis England Annual Review has been extended until a week before the online Annual Conference.... Continue reading

June 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall and Ho bow out to German seeds

Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho both exited to high-ranking German opposition as English interest in the European Championships ended in Warsaw today. Both their opponents... Continue reading

June 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-West

Obituary: Hampshire and Waterside TTC stalwart John Fox

Waterside TTC in Southampton is mourning the passing of match secretary John Fox. Club Chairman Colin French here pays tribute: John started playing table tennis... Continue reading

June 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall and Ho set up Germany clashes

Continuing the theme from football’s European Championships, it’s England v Germany all the way at the table tennis equivalent in Warsaw! Paul Drinkhall survived a... Continue reading

June 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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NCL and NJL entries now open

Entries for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2021/22 are now open. Team secretaries can register their teams by clicking here to download... Continue reading

June 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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TT Kidz in running for national award

TT Kidz has been shortlisted for a prestigious national sports award. Our initiative aimed at giving seven-to-11-year-olds a fun introduction to the sport has been... Continue reading

June 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Walker and Bardsley bow out of singles

Sam Walker and Charlotte Bardsley were both eliminated from their respective singles at the European Championships in Warsaw today – but both still have the... Continue reading

June 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Walker and Bardsley show fight at Euros

Sam Walker and Charlotte Bardsley bounced back from losing their opening singles matches to remain in contention to qualify for the knockout stage as the... Continue reading

June 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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New date for Gloucester Grand Prix

The Gloucester Grand Prix has been rescheduled for July 24-25, subject to covid restrictions not being extended again. The event, the first on the circuit... Continue reading

June 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Free TT Kidz training and equipment for Premier Clubs

Table Tennis England are supporting clubs to bounce back and attract new juniors by providing free TT Kidz training and equipment to Premier Clubs new... Continue reading

June 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Inside Team England – podcast series launched

As international competitions resume, there is a busy time ahead for the England teams – and our new podcast series goes inside the pathway to... Continue reading

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Luckless Pitchford forced to withdraw from Europeans

Unlucky Liam Pitchford has been forced to miss the European Championships, as the rest of the England squad find out who they will be playing... Continue reading

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Price and Patterson are cup champions

Louis Price and Mollie Patterson justified their top seedings as they won the respective gold medals at the Junior National Cup – the first national... Continue reading

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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National School Sports Week 2021!

It’s National School Sport Week 2021! The week will celebrate the return of youth sport and its power to bring people back together with a week of school... Continue reading

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Top Juniors ready for the big return

The long wait is over as the first national table tennis event for 15 months finally takes place this weekend, which will be live streamed... Continue reading

June 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Get pupils active next Friday with a TT Kidz live session!

Join us next Friday for a TT Kidz live session! In celebration of National School Sports Week, Table Tennis England are delivering a TT Kidz live session... Continue reading

June 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Changes to national events scheduled before 19th July

Following the Government announcement on the 14th June, there are consequently a number of important changes to national events scheduled before 19th July. Firstly, the Gloucester... Continue reading

June 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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More Sport England funding success for table tennis clubs

Table tennis clubs and organisations continue to be highly successful in applying for Sport England Return to Play Small Grants funding (£300 to £10,000). To... Continue reading

June 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Covering note for MAG Annual Report

The Members Advisory Group (MAG) has issued its Annual Report for 2020/21. The Report is available on the MAG pages of the TTE website here.... Continue reading

June 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Neil’s relishing chance to bring top events to England

Table Tennis England’s Head of Competitions and Events Neil Rogers is among a group of 16 people chosen from across the entire sport sector for... Continue reading

June 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Steve’s steering our centenary celebrations!

A familiar face from the past is playing a key role as we plan the celebrations for the ETTA/Table Tennis England centenary season. Steve Joel... Continue reading

June 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Austin powers to Spinners triumph

17 players took part in the Horsham Spinners Junior 1 Star on 12th June at Horsham Spinners TTC. They were split into 2 Round Robin... Continue reading

June 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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ITTF seeks new committee members

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is looking for applications for six positions across its Finance and Audit Committee and Ethics Commission. There are three... Continue reading

June 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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DiSE athletes on a roll after completing studies

Table Tennis England’s first cohort of 13 athletes have successfully completed the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme, earning 64 UCAS points through developing understanding... Continue reading

June 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford and Ho selected for Tokyo Olympics!

Tin-Tin Ho and Liam Pitchford are heading to the Tokyo Olympics with Team GB! Our respective female and male No 1s have both been confirmed... Continue reading

June 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Annual Review 2020/21 published

The Table Tennis England Annual Review has been published online and we are inviting questions from members ahead of the online AGM on July 17.... Continue reading

June 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
International

Sercer joins GB para coaching team

The British Para table tennis team has recruited leading international coach Matjaz Sercer to work with the athletes on its Pathway programme. This underlines its... Continue reading

June 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Competition Review

Competition Review: Members to have input

Members of the table tennis community will have their chance to help shape the future competition landscape of the sport in the country through a... Continue reading

June 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

TT Fast Format is a new option for Leagues

Local Leagues looking to grow participation and rejuvenate their current structures have the chance to give TT Fast Format a try. TT Fast Format was... Continue reading

June 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

National Conference a big hit with delegates

The 2021 Table Tennis England National Conference and Pride of Table Tennis Awards ceremony, held online on Saturday, was a great success. A total of... Continue reading

June 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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UK Coaching Week 2021: Offers, resources & courses

It’s UK Coaching Week, this year focused around ‘The Great Coaching Comeback’! UK Coaching, the organisation behind the week, say that: “Great coaches are key... Continue reading

June 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Paralympic joy for Gilroy and Hunter-Spivey

British Para table tennis players Sue Gilroy and Jack Hunter-Spivey have secured qualification for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo by winning their respective events at... Continue reading

June 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson