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Table tennis tables set in nature

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is ‘nature’, so we’re showcasing a variety of outdoor table tennis tables set in scenic environments so you... Continue reading

May 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Green light for U10-U13 Nationals!

The Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 Nationals have been confirmed as ON for the weekend of 3-4 July. The decision to confirm the event, at the... Continue reading

May 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Nature

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is focused on mental health and nature – and we have visited one location where the Ping! initiative is... Continue reading

May 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Get set for a season of centenary celebrations!

The centenary celebrations for ETTA/Table Tennis England are just six months away! The Association was formed on 7th November 1921, and we will be turning... Continue reading

May 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Junior National Cup invitations confirmed

Two dozen of the best young players in England have been invited to the Junior National Cup – the first national event back on the... Continue reading

May 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Charlotte and Ethan delighted to extend Junior careers

Leading Juniors Charlotte Bardsley and Ethan Walsh are relishing the unexpected chance to add another title to their respective CVs at the rescheduled Mark Bates... Continue reading

May 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Green and Wong on top at first competition

Carlton le Willows Table Tennis Centre hosted the first competition back on the calendar since restrictions began to ease, and young England pathway players Connor... Continue reading

May 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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AGM resolutions published

The resolutions going forward to the Table Tennis England AGM on 17th July, and the rationales behind them, have been published. A total of 25... Continue reading

April 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Ready for a Grand reunion!

The Grand Prix circuit is back on the calendar and heading to Gloucester in June! The first Grand Prix since October 2019 will take place... Continue reading

April 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pandemic leads to drop in activity levels

The pandemic has led to a big drop in activity levels, including table tennis, according to the latest Active Lives survey by Sport England. Data... Continue reading

April 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Why we’re joining social media boycott

Table Tennis England and members of the England squads are standing in solidarity with victims of online abuse by joining the #EnoughIsEnough social media boycott... Continue reading

April 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Get your club on board for TT Kidz!

TT Kidz, the eight-week inspiring, engaging and fun programme designed to give under-11s a great first experience in table tennis, is returning in the autumn... Continue reading

April 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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England coach Gavin is part of trailblazing programme

England men’s coach Gavin Evans is among the first cohort in the new High-Performance Coach Apprenticeship (HiCAP) programme launched today by UK Sport. HiCAP is... Continue reading

April 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Applications sought for Non-Executive Directors

Table Tennis England is advertising for three Non-Executive Directors, one of whom must be independent. The vacancies have arisen as three directors are coming to... Continue reading

April 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Junior National Cup will go ahead!

The Junior National Cup is ON! The event, for the top-ranked male and female Juniors, is set to be the first national tournament for more... Continue reading

April 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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GB squad reflect on Olympic qualifying event

The four Team GB players have been reflecting on missing out on securing an Olympics place at the European Singles Qualification Tournament. Here’s what they... Continue reading

April 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall misses out on Olympics spot

Paul Drinkhall missed out on a coveted place at the Tokyo Olympics as he was beaten in two ‘winner-take-all’ matches Stage 3 of the European... Continue reading

April 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Olympic dream over for Walker and Carey

Sam Walker and Charlotte Carey’s hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics are over after defeats in the final phase of the European Singles Qualification... Continue reading

April 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Carey and Drinkhall still on Olympic trail despite defeats

Charlotte Carey and Paul Drinkhall have missed their first chance of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics via the European Singles Qualification Tournament – Carey in... Continue reading

April 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Announcing our support for Parkinson’s TT UK

Table Tennis England is proud to announce its support of Parkinson’s TT UK (PDTTUK). Members of the group are committed to enhancing and creating more... Continue reading

April 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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GB trio reach knockout stage at Olympic qualifiers

Paul Drinkhall and Charlotte Carey topped their groups to make it through to the knockout stage of the European Singles Qualification Tournament in Portugal. Sam... Continue reading

April 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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How we’re helping pupils get active again

Table Tennis England is supporting a new initiative to provide schools, local authorities and families with easy access to free resources to get children moving... Continue reading

April 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Clubs getting back to what they do best

As restrictions have eased, clubs up and down the country have been able to restart sessions for junior players. As of April 12th, play was... Continue reading

April 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall double on day one in Portugal

Paul Drinkhall started with a double victory and Sam Walker, Charlotte Carey and Tin-Tin Ho also picked up wins as the European Singles Qualification Tournament... Continue reading

April 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Book your place at our National Conference

Table Tennis England invites Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to book their place for the 2021 National Conference. The National Conference, which will be a virtual... Continue reading

April 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Olympic qualifiers draw revealed – how to watch

The four-strong Team GB contingent at the European Singles Qualification Tournament in Portugal have discovered their first-stage opponents as they battle to secure a place... Continue reading

April 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Membership offers to help everyone get back playing

Table Tennis England has announced further details of our membership offers designed to help everyone get back playing as the country moves out of restrictions... Continue reading

April 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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How we have continued working for our members during lockdown

While lockdown has put much of daily life on hold, Table Tennis England has still been busy working on behalf of our members and the... Continue reading

April 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Three candidates for Elected Director

The nomination period for the election of one Elected Director to serve on the Board of Table Tennis England has closed – and three candidates... Continue reading

April 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Olympic chance a bonus, says Sam Walker

Sam Walker says he feels no pressure as he prepares for an unexpected crack at securing qualification for the Tokyo Olympics. Walker will compete alongside... Continue reading

April 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Can you help us take Pride in our volunteers?

How would you like to help us show our appreciation to the unsung heroes of our sport by supporting the Pride of Table Tennis Awards?... Continue reading

April 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Have your say and help us shape our work

Today Table Tennis England launches its annual membership survey – your chance to help shape our future strategies and have your say about how we support... Continue reading

April 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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MAG quarterly report published

The Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) has produced an Update Report which describes its activities over the period November to March. Click here to read the... Continue reading

April 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Save the date for virtual National Conference

Table Tennis England invites Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to ‘save the date’ for the 2021 National Conference! The National Conference, which will be a virtual... Continue reading

April 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson