Clacton & Dist: Brotherhood B back in business
It’s been an indifferent start to the season for Brotherhood B in Division Two of the Clacton League, but they recorded their most impressive result to date with a hard-fought 6-4 win over last year’s runners-up, Walton D.
Braintree League: Shocks all round
In an amazing set of results, the leading teams in all three divisions of the Braintree Table Tennis League found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline.
Top 10 revealed to launch SHEcoaches initiative
The first cohort of 10 coaches have been selected for the SHEcoaches initiative which aims to identify and upskill the next generation of female talent and performance coaches.
Ho and Jarvis go out in Portugal
Tin-Tin Ho and Tom Jarvis were both knocked out of the WTT Feeder in Portugal today by higher-ranked players.
Obituary: Malcolm Sugden, a Scottish great
One of Scotland's finest players, Malcolm Sugden, died last month at the age of 82.
Don’t miss the thrilling SBL Championship action on TTE.TV!
There is sure to be plenty of thrilling action live on TTE.TV when the teams meet up for weekend two of the SBL Championship.
SBL success coincides with Isle’s centenary
As the association draws to the end of its centenary year, the Isle of Wight is delighted to have entered a team of seven players in the Senior British League for the first time.
Could YOU play a key role delivering the WTT Feeder Manchester?
Excitement is mounting as we prepare to host England’s first ever WTT event – and YOU could play a key role!
Obituary: Noted coach Mike Kercher
Surrey County Life President, Ivor Montagu Award winner and coach to many international players, Mike Kercher, passed away on November 20 aged 89.
Nutrition and ‘food first’ on the menu for young athletes
Young England and GB squad players have been learning about the importance of nutrition in the latest round of learning in the BetterME initiative.
Green and GOLD! University of Nottingham dominate BUCS tournament
University of Nottingham swept the board at the British Universities & Colleges Sport table tennis championships, with athletes in the green and gold colours taking all five golds and several minor medals.
First York 2* is a success
Richard Crowther and Brenda Hudson delivered York’s first ever 2* competition on Saturday 11th November. The event was also supported by Tim Smith, Dianne Crowther, Martin, and Ann Hood.
League player Geoff serves up a variety of verse
Local league player Geoff Turner has shown his ability on the page as well as on the table, with his eBook of poetry having gone on sale on Amazon.
Chelmsford & Dist: Wall stands firm in derby draw
Ian Wall fired a hat-trick as his Danbury B team recovered from a 4-1 deficit to earn a 5-5 draw against clubmates Danbury A.
Braintree League: Notley sink cup holders in first round
Holders Netts A have been dumped out of the Braintree Table Tennis League team knockout cup at the first hurdle.
Clacton & Dist: Kestrels open the champagne at last
Windsor Kestrels will feel entitled to open a champagne bottle or two this week as they celebrated their first win of the season in Division Two of the Clacton League.
Question Time: Our responses to your questions
Our latest Question Time event for members covered topics ranging from schools table tennis to Local League formats and audience engagement.
One big win is not enough for Green in Portugal
Connor Green beat one higher-ranked player but lost to two others as he went out of the WTT Youth Star Contender Vila Nova de Gaia in the group stage.
Obituary: International umpire and ‘ranking maestro’ Doreen Nightingale
Doreen Nightingale, ETTA Vice-President and former valued member of staff passed away aged 87 years on October 31 in Eastbourne.
Plenty of thrilling matches at popular Women’s 1*
Read about the Sussex Women's 1* event, plus how to enter upcoming Women & Girls' tournaments.
Mental health course could help you support others through sport
In Self Care Week and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, find out how an eLearning course set up by Mind, UK Coaching and Sport England can give you the skills to support people living with mental health problems.
Dimitrov beaten by top seed in WTT final
Dimitar Dimitrov reached the under-11 final at the WTT Youth Contender Cuenca in Ecuador, losing to the top seed. The Futures Squad member, one of... Continue reading
How I don’t let diabetes hold me back, by Simon Heaps
There’s nothing you can’t do – but listen to your healthcare professionals. That’s the message from para table tennis ace Simon Heaps on World Diabetes Day.
GN Ping Hub TT Kidz Sessions
Manchester Primary Schools Invitation to a FREE TT Kidz taster session at the Great Northern Warehouse Ping Hub
Youth to the fore in reshaped calendar as Competition Review changes are revealed
The first steps to implement the changes outlined in the Competition Review are revealed today, with several new or reconfigured events scheduled in the 2024/25 calendar.
England’s gold rush at Home Nations International
England dominated the Home Nations International in Bangor, Wales, winning all six team golds and a stack of singles and doubles golds.
Chelmsford & Dist: Leaders pass two-year milestone without defeat
In cruising to their third 10-0 home win of the season, division one leaders OCA A stretched their record to 16 matches and two calendar years since their last CDTTL home loss
Clacton & Dist: Close encounters of the table tennis kind
There are close matches, very close matches and very, very close matches - and the Division Three clash in the Clacton League between Windsor Magpies and Walton E certainly fell into the very, very close category.
Braintree League: Unbeaten runs come to an end
Clashes between promotion-chasing teams livened up the latest set of fixtures in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Shackleton claims two doubles medals in France
The British Para table tennis team took five medals against strong opposition in the doubles events on the final day of the ITTF SQY French Para Open in Saint Quentin en Yvelines.
Amazing Bly wins gold at French Para Open
Brighton teenager Bly Twomey continued her meteoric rise since making her international debut in March this year by beating the Asian Para Games champion to take gold in the women’s class 7 singles at the ITTF SQY French Para Open at the Paris 2024 Velodrome in Saint Quentin en Yvelines.
Obituary: Brian Baines, more than 70 years a league stalwart
The Clacton & District League’s most senior Vice-President, Brian Baines, died last week, just a few weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday.
Get the Inside story on England’s Rio quest
Our latest not-to-be-missed episode of TT Insider is out now on TTE.TV, following the England squad on and off the table at the ISF World Schools Gymnasiade in Rio de Janeiro.
Jack aims to use Nationals qualifying to help his Hunt for Paris place
Jack Hunter-Spivey says entering the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships Qualifying Tournament will help him sharpen his skills ahead of his campaign to get to the Paris Paralympics.