Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: All square in Brotherhood clash

The meeting of the two Brotherhood teams in Division One of the Clacton League ended in an honourable draw. None of the players stayed unbeaten but every player picked up at least one point.

February 27, 2025 | Tony Oswick
Coaching

Could you help us create a world-class coaching workforce?

Table Tennis England is recruiting for two exciting new roles which will help create a world-class coaching workforce and underpin our Olympic medal-winning ambitions.

February 27, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Leaders given minor scare by Rayne

Such has been the dominance of Netts A at the top of the Braintree Table Tennis League this season that even preventing them winning 10-0 counts as some sort of success.

February 26, 2025 | Ron Fosker
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals 2025: Draws revealed

The draws are today released for the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 Nationals in Nottingham next month.

February 26, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
National

Register now for Question Time event featuring our CEO Sally Lockyer

Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sally Lockyer will be among the panel for our latest Question Time event - register now, or ask a question in advance.

February 26, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Senior British Clubs Leagues

Brighton aim to keep up pressure on league leaders after early season dominance

Two fixtures are scheduled this weekend in the SBCL Premier Division with Brighton welcoming Fusion and Drumchapel Glasgow traveling to BATTS.

February 26, 2025 | Wilf Reeve
Counties and Leagues

Spike reaps rewards of practice with Island tournament win

The Isle of Wight Super Vets (Over-60s Handicapped) Tournament was held on 21 February, with a field of 16 players.

February 26, 2025 | Peter Clarke
Competitions

County Championships: Middlesex retain Senior title

Middlesex won the Senior Premier Division title for the 34th time in the history of the County Championships.

February 26, 2025 | Tony Dias
British Clubs Leagues

Ellenborough and Fusion take VBCL Premier titles back to London

Ellenborough retained the Women’s Premier Division title and Topspin Fusion emerged from the pack to lift the Men’s Premier trophy as Veterans British Clubs League played to a finish.

February 25, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Contenders confirmed – Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 National Championships

The list of competitors has been confirmed for the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 National Championships. 

February 21, 2025 | Jack Ramful
WTT events

Jayden Chen takes sterling silver in WTT Youth Contender Vila Real

The WTT Youth Contender Vila Real took place this week with Joseph Hunter, Kai Lun Chow and Jayden Chen making up the three-strong English contingent out to Portugal.

February 20, 2025 | Table Tennis England
Pride of Table Tennis

Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards National Shortlist

The amazing individuals and organisations who have been shortlisted in the national stage of the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards are revealed today.  Awards... Continue reading

February 20, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Harry joins prestigious officials team at the Worlds

English umpire Harmesh “Harry” Jutle has been selected to officiate at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

February 20, 2025 | Julie Snowdon
North West

Maximising Your Club’s Potential: The Benefits of Becoming a Table Tennis England Premier Club

Table tennis clubs are the backbone of our sport, providing a place for players of all ages and abilities to train, compete, and enjoy the game. But how can your club take its success to the next level?

February 19, 2025 | Martin Ireland
British Clubs Leagues

Titles to be decided in Veterans’ British Clubs Leagues

There is all to play for in the Men’s Premier Division, while the Women’s looks a little more cut and dried as the Veterans’ British... Continue reading

February 19, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
International

CCB Europe Top 16 Cup

The CCB Europe Top 16 starts at 09:30 on Thursday 20 February. Liam Pitchford says he is in a good headspace as he returns to the Europe Top 16 – with a place at the ITTF Men’s World Cup to play for. 

February 19, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Maidstone TTC marks opening night with star studded exhibition match

A new club which raised £20,000 to get itself off the ground had two very special guests as it celebrated its opening night.

February 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Developing Better Players and People: Coaching the Whole Player CPD Course at Worthing Table Tennis Club

Worthing Table Tennis Club recently hosted a Coaching the Whole Player CPD course, designed to equip coaches with the tools and knowledge to develop not... Continue reading

February 18, 2025 | Alan Lane
South-East

Empowering Communities Through Table Tennis: Activator Courses Inspire Teachers and Community Leaders

Two bespoke Activator courses have recently been delivered, equipping teachers and community leaders with the skills and confidence to bring table tennis to their schools... Continue reading

February 18, 2025 | Alan Lane
A group of teenagers play a fun game around a table.
South-West

Building Confidence and Skills in a Pre-Season Programme for new League Players by Kennet Vale

Everything you need to know about this innovative programme to encourage new players to join a league. “I’m not good enough to join a league... Continue reading

February 18, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
Featured

Chief Executive’s Update: February 2025

Welcome to the first of my regular updates covering what’s happening at Table Tennis England, from strategic updates to items of news, and from grassroots to elite performance.

February 18, 2025 | Sally Lockyer
4 people holding table tennis bats smiling
Equality and Diversity

One Big Community – St Austell TTC – Video Premier

Check out St Austell Table Tennis Club’s video which shows the impact of Phase 1 of the Table Tennis for Good Project funded by Cornwall... Continue reading

February 17, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
Competitions

Serene progress at London Academy 2*

Serene Rahmani-Walentynska had an unbeaten weekend, taking gold in both the Under-19 and Under-13 girls' tournaments at the London Academy 2*.

February 17, 2025 | Eamon Brennan
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Contdenders, are you ready?

The Burnham & District Table Tennis League title race is as tight as an otter’s pocket this season. All three contenders were on show this week and they have somehow contrived to narrow the margins yet again.

February 17, 2025 | Eamonn Hall
Counties and Leagues

Chelmsford & Dist: Danbury gain from Chelmsford loss

Second-placed Chelmsford A’s 7-3 loss at Danbury B would have given much pleasure to division one leaders Danbury C who look to be odds-on to lift the 2024/2025 title.

February 17, 2025 | Jeremy Hill
National

Junior 4* is a power-ful fundraiser for charity

The Cambridge Charity 4 star event raised an amazing £1,700 for the charity Wheelpower.

February 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

More success for Tim at Island O70s tournament

The annual Isle of Wight Over-70s Tournament was held on Friday, 14 February and saw a terrific contest with some excellent play from the Island's senior players.

February 17, 2025 | Peter Clarke
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Nip and tuck in Division Two

Windsor Buzzards are clear at the top of Division Two of the Clacton League but, with only six matches remaining, just nine points separate the... Continue reading

February 17, 2025 | Tony Oswick
International

Smash have the edge as English pair meet in MLTT

David McBeath’s Texas Smash prevailed over Liam Pitchford’s Florida Crocs in the latest round of Major League Table Tennis in the USA – but both teams won only one of their three matches across the weekend.

February 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Title defence? It’s all academic for YBCL champions London and Grantham

It was mission accomplished for both defending Premier Division champions in the Youth British Clubs League at the weekend.

February 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Shae Thakker and Ryan Henry added to GB para performance squad

Young British Para table tennis athletes Ryan Henry and Shae Thakker have been rewarded for their recent progress by moving from the Pathway squad to join the BPTT Performance squad.

February 17, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
National

Love is game, set and match: Make Valentine’s Day a hit with table tennis!

Win a pair of tickets to Finals Day Win a pair of tickets to Finals Day at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships on 23... Continue reading

February 13, 2025 | Table Tennis England
Performance

WTT Feeder Dusseldorf: Tom Jarvis’ great run comes to an end

Tom Jarvis staged a superb comeback from 2-0 down to sink the fifth seed at the WTT Feeder Dusseldorf - and went on to reach the quarter-finals before bowing out.

February 13, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpires learn from the best at ‘hands-on’ training sessions

VIDEO: Two groups of umpires were given a helping hand towards achieving their goals at training courses during the Women’s British Clubs League weekend in Wolverhampton recently.

February 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson