Centenary

Centenary book features happy memories of London

Have a sneak preview of some of the pages in our centenary book - plus find out how to reserve your copy.

February 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Visit our online archive

The Table Tennis England online archive is now live and available for anyone to visit. The archive contains a wealth of information about our history... Continue reading

February 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Ping Pong Parlours

Ping Pong Parlours creating a buzz in city centres

This week the Brunswick in Scarborough welcomed back it’s pop up Ping Pong Parlour where people can take a break from shopping and enjoy a... Continue reading

February 24, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Centenary

Centenary Stories: The rise of Phoenix

In the latest in our series of Centenary Stories, we hear from some of those who have been involved in a long-standing local league winning streak.

February 23, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Sienna Jetha steps up

A big Congratulations to Sienna Jetha who has been invited to join the Aspire Squad.

February 23, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
TT Kidz

Refer a friend to win prizes

Refer a friend or a family member to TT Kidz and be in with a chance of winning great prizes.

February 22, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Pride of Table Tennis

Young Ambassador nominated for national award

George Stenner, a Young Ambassador for Table Tennis England, has received a local level Pride of Table Tennis award.

February 22, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Team England

Pitchford out of Top 16 to focus on injury recovery

Liam Pitchford will miss the Europe Top 16 in Montreux at the weekend as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

February 22, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: Shaun Bibby

Neil Marples pays tribute to Shaun Bibby, a well-known player, coach and administrator in the Sheffield area, who has passed away at the age of 56.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bribar and Market Rasen are VBL champions

Team Bribar completed a dominant victory in the men’s Premier Division, while Market Rasen edged to the title in the women’s top flight as the Veterans’ British League came to a conclusion over the weekend.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Junior Joe steals the show

Joe Plummer may be the youngest player in the Clacton & District League but he’s old enough to steal the show - which he did this week in Windsor Merlins’ Division Three clash with title-chasing Walton E.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Netts win a thriller

Champions versus champions-elect ought to produce some high-quality table tennis and so it proved in the Braintree League’s latest set of fixtures.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

England youngsters pick up wins on WTT stage

All five English players at the WTT Youth Contender Metz in France reached the knockout stages, with Ben Piggott and Connor Green going the furthest.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Rayner shines as Ormesby go top

Teenager Thomas Rayner was man-of-the-match as Ormesby defeated Fusion to move to the top of the Senior British League, Premier Division.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Our new website is live!

Welcome to the new Table Tennis England website! Take a look around and see how we have improved things, then enter our competition for a... Continue reading

February 18, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Obituaries

Obituary: Derek Bunday, Sussex stalwart

Sussex County Table Tennis Association lost one of its stalwarts when Derek Bunday died on 16th February 2022, two days after his 90th birthday.

February 18, 2022 | Diane Webb
Featured

Schools earn a shot at national championships glory

Two defending champions are among the schools which have made it through the regional finals to compete at the Butterfly National School Team Championships.

February 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Plymouth Junior 4* draw

If you are heading to the Plymouth Junior 4* at the weekend, the programme and draw for the event has now been published.

February 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Young debutants handed chance to shine in SBL Premier

There is a youthful look to the team news ahead of a big weekend of Senior British League, Premier Division action, with three fixtures on the calendar.

February 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bringing benefits to people with Parkinson’s through table tennis

Table Tennis England is committed to grow and retain participation among those living with a disability and/or long-term health condition. For this reason we have... Continue reading

February 17, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Featured

Centenary Stories: A marathon effort

The latest in our series of Centenary Stories focuses on a table tennis marathon from the 1960s.

February 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Welfare Officer webinar series launched

The Table Tennis England Safeguarding Team is launching a webinar series to help support current and future Welfare Officers in our sport. The series consists... Continue reading

February 17, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Obituaries

Obituary: Peter Garvey

On Saturday, 5 February 2022, Kingston Upon Hull’s table tennis community received the very sad news that Pete Garvey - the city’s longest serving and most accomplished coach - had passed away following a short illness.

February 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Spa trek bears fruit for England duo

Louis Price and Joseph Hunter both reached the knockout stage and beat higher-ranked players at the WTT Youth Contender Spa in Belgium.

February 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Liberal close in on leaders

Liberal C have spiced up the race for the division two title in the Braintree Table Tennis League after beating long-time leaders Black Notley C.

February 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

MK League: Pumas defy Spinners as Ricky troubles Monarchs

PREMIER This week brings to a close the 2nd round (of 3) of fixtures with MK Spinners out in front, 15 points clear of Greenleys... Continue reading

February 15, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Featured

VBL titles on the line

Almost 400 players will be in action at two venues as the Veterans' British League titles are decided at the weekend.

February 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

How clubs can get involved in International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day occurs every year on the 8th March. It aims to help forge a gender equal world. The day celebrates women’s achievements and... Continue reading

February 15, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
British Clubs Leagues

Wensum and Draycott are impressive JBL champions

Wensum and Draycott proved worthy Premier Division winners of the respective girls’ and boys’ competitions as the Junior British League came to a conclusion at... Continue reading

February 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Gale blows opposition aside

Jason Gale triumphed with a tip-top performance in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Singles Tournament held at the Coastal Academy Sports Hall on Sunday.... Continue reading

February 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Popular Ping Pong Parlour opens its doors again to the public

The Ping Pong Parlour at the Centre has reopened after a break due to Covid and is welcoming people back through the doors to once again experience the joy of free table tennis!

February 10, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Featured

Centenary Stories: Through the eyes of Kelly Sibley

It’s an iconic photo in the recent history of English table tennis – this week’s Centenary Story focuses on the moment that Kelly Sibley &... Continue reading

February 10, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Updated TT Fit app gives coaches even more resources

The updated TT Fit App now has even more coaching resources to aid table tennis coaches than ever before! TTFit Pro is an app which... Continue reading

February 10, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Featured

Pitchford to enter the WTT Star Contender event in Doha

Liam Pitchford believes competing in the WTT Star Contender event in Doha is the best move for his career as he seeks to break into... Continue reading

February 9, 2022 | Paul Stimpson