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Tokyo success and centenary celebrations

Paralympic medals, historic international performances, the return of domestic competition, a landmark diversity strategy, the launch of our centenary season and the discovery of an... Continue reading

December 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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An Olympic-sized boost as restrictions ease

Tin-Tin Ho became the first British woman to qualify for the Olympics since 1996 and competitions made a comeback – how we all needed some... Continue reading

December 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Our brightest stars of 2021

After the enforced break from competition brought on by covid restrictions, competitive table tennis was finally back on the calendar from spring 2021 as athletes... Continue reading

December 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Daybell chosen to take part in royal carol service

Two-time Paralympian and doctor Kim Daybell, who sacrificed his own ambitions of competing in Tokyo to work full time on the NHS frontline in the... Continue reading

December 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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National Championships tickets coming soon!

Tickets for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships will go on sale early next year – and our members can qualify for an exclusive... Continue reading

December 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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How members’ generous donations will help the grassroots

Donations from our members to help fund the grassroots of the sport have now reached an amazing £4,000. A total of 570 members have now... Continue reading

December 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Order our official book celebrating 100 years of English table tennis!

Table Tennis England has published a wonderful commemorative book capturing key moments, events, performances and people to mark our 100-year history – and you can... Continue reading

December 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Board blogs: Priya Samuel

2021 is a turning point for Table Tennis England’s commitment to equalities, diversity and inclusion (EDI). There are many people who want to play, coach,... Continue reading

December 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Butterfly to supply Birmingham 2022 table tennis equipment

Butterfly table tennis equipment, as distributed by Ransome Sporting Goods in the UK, has been selected for the table tennis competition in the Birmingham 2022... Continue reading

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

TT Leagues: Application to national competitions

With the new season now well under way, TT Leagues has been put through its paces by being fully implemented across all British League competitions.... Continue reading

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Walton win by a whisker

Teams from the Walton Club provided the match of the week in the second series of Group matches in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap... Continue reading

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Leaders shocked by bottom team

There is no doubt what was the match of the week, indeed of the season, in the Braintree Table Tennis League. Netts A, top of division... Continue reading

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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TT Kidz returns in the New Year

Table Tennis England’s inspiring 8-week programme for 7-11-year-olds is set to return in February 2022 with bookings now open! After another successful phase this autumn with nearly 400... Continue reading

December 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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A new partnership to develop sustainable income for clubs

Table Tennis England is delighted to announce a new and exciting partnership with GiveToLocal, the sports fundraising experts. GiveToLocal is currently supporting the fundraising efforts... Continue reading

December 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Centenary Gala Dinner: Member ticket ballot opens

You can now register and apply for tickets to the Table Tennis England Centenary Gala Dinner. This season marks 100 years since our sport came... Continue reading

December 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Watch: Level the Table grant scheme webinar

In November we launched our new Level the Table grant scheme, which is designed to support organisations, communities and our new diversity and inclusion strategy.... Continue reading

December 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Preview of our new, improved website

Here is the first glimpse of the new Table Tennis England website which will be launched in the coming weeks. It has been created with... Continue reading

December 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Record female entry for Nationals qualifiers!

A record number of female competitors are among more than 70 entries so far to the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament –... Continue reading

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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County Champs: Notts tie up a repeat triumph

Nottinghamshire retained the title as the County Championships Junior Premier Division took place at Wood Green Table Tennis Centre in Wednesbury last weekend. The counties... Continue reading

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

MK League: Hero Howard returns in triumph

Pictured is Varsha Tijare at the Women & Girls session held at MKTTC on Sunday 10th Dec. Photo by David Johnson. Premier Division Following an... Continue reading

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: England international David House

Former England junior and senior international David House passed away aged 86 on 30th November in the USA, where he had lived for many years.... Continue reading

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Activity levels among children and young people remains unchanged

The number of children and young people in England who are active remains unchanged between September 2020 to July 2021, as shown in the latest... Continue reading

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Leagues back in action – but still face challenges

More than 95% of local leagues have either already restarted or plan to do so later this season, according to the results of a recent... Continue reading

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Upsets aplenty at successful Cippenham 4 Star

Cippenham Table Tennis Club held its first open tournament for nearly two years. The prestigious Cippenham Junior 4-Star Open, attracting many of the country’s top... Continue reading

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Kestrels turn the tables

This week saw the opening matches of the Group stage of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Cup and in Group B Windsor Kestrels took... Continue reading

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: So near yet so far for Parr

Black Notley A stalwart Chris Parr came within an ace of producing the result of the season in division one of the Braintree Table Tennis... Continue reading

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Gold for Henry in Costa Rica

Ryan Henry combined with Paul Leonardo Polo Astudillo from Ecuador to take gold in the men’s class 8 team event on the final day of... Continue reading

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Bullen’s delight at first international gold

Dan Bullen came through the round-robin men’s class 5 singles unbeaten to take gold at the ITTF Para Copa Costa Rica and there were also... Continue reading

December 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Walker and Jarvis settle for second in Dusseldorf

Sam Walker and Tom Jarvis were beaten in straight sets by Japan’s Yuta Tanaka and Jo Yokotani in the doubles final of the WTT Feeder... Continue reading

December 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Table Tennis England has appointed Adrian Christy as interim Chief Executive

Adrian was previously CEO at Badminton England, also based in Milton Keynes, stepping down in September after 15 years at the helm. He starts immediately... Continue reading

December 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

MK League: Nicolas claims debut hat-trick

PREMIER DIVISION As the first cycle (of 3) of this season’s matches comes to an end, the top of the table looks pretty much the... Continue reading

December 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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FLASH SALE – give the gift of table tennis this Christmas!

For a limited time only you can grab yourself a bat and ball set for just £9.99 – that’s £6 cheaper than Amazon, with free... Continue reading

December 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Walker and Jarvis into the Final in Dusseldorf

England duo Sam Walker and Tom Jarvis have secured their place in the double’s final at the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf, and marks Jarvis’... Continue reading

December 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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British Para Table Tennis are hiring

British Para Table Tennis are recruiting for a Programme Administrator to help support the delivery of the 2021-2025 BPTT Strategy and undertake administration and logistical... Continue reading

December 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson