TT Kidz for Schools
Accessible table tennis for schools
With physical literacy at its heart and a comprehensive resource pack of over 70 activity cards and supporting videos, teachers will be supported to deliver TT Kidz to their primary school-aged pupils with little or no table tennis background.
Whether in PE lessons or extra-curricular clubs, TT Kidz can help grow participation in physical activity and support the physical, social and mental development and wellbeing of children in primary school.
TT Kidz provides a fun and supportive environment where children can enjoy being active, build positive relationships and develop confidence that can transfer into other areas of school life.
Table tennis is an accessible and adaptable sport that is easy to introduce in primary schools. Activities can be easily adapted to suit different abilities and levels of experience, allowing every child to participate, experience success and progress at their own pace.
TT Kidz will be released for schools in due course. To be notified about when it is available, please complete the form further down this page.
TT Kidz supports children to develop key physical literacy skills through fun, active and engaging activities. The programme develops co-ordination, agility, balance and movement, alongside essential bat-and-ball control.
Activities also build fundamental movement competencies, including:
- Locomotor skills: walking, running, skipping and jumping
- Stability skills: balancing, landing, bending and twisting
- Manipulation skills: catching, throwing and striking
These skills provide children with strong foundations for table tennis and wider physical activity.
TT Kidz helps pupils develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and communication skills, creating positive experiences of being active and helping children feel part of their school community.
Through games, activities and challenges, pupils can set goals and achieve personal bests, such as beating their longest rally or completing a new challenge.
Children are given opportunities to experiment, make mistakes and try again, improving their skills over time whilst learning to listen to others, communicate clearly, work together, solve problems and encourage their peers.
You must be a School/College member of Table Tennis England to access and deliver TT Kidz. You can sign up to membership for free here.
To register your interest in delivering TT Kidz, please complete the form further down this page.
TT Kidz is designed for Years 3 to 6, with the Bronze level adaptable for Key Stage 1 pupils.
The activities require minimal equipment and can be adapted to the facilities available. We recommend one bat per participant and plenty of balls, but a full-size table tennis table isn’t required.
With plenty of off-the-table activities and the option to use roll-nets on school desks or tables, the programme can work in a variety of school spaces.
To register your interest in delivering TT Kidz, please complete the form further down this page.
TT Kidz can be delivered with the existing equipment you have. The resource guide will tell you which equipment you need for each session, enabling you to identify any equipment you may need to source.
You can also buy a TT Kidz Kit Bag which includes TT Kidz branded items that you may not already have, providing you with what you need to get going. A TT Kidz Club Kit Bag costs £320 and includes:
- 1 x Pack of 20 Mini Cones (Red & Yellow)
- 2 x Packs of 50 40mm Balls
- 1 x Pack of 20 44mm Balls
- 1 x TT Kidz Equipment Bag
- 1 x Pack of 75 TT Kidz Cups
- 4 x Roll Nets
- 4 x Packs of 4 TT Bats (16 bats total)
- 1 x TT Kidz Sticker Roll (500 stickers)
- 20 x TT Kidz Activity Booklets
You can purchase your TT Kidz Kit Bag once you are registered as a TT Kidz deliverer. For more information, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
FAQs
Schools membership to Table Tennis England is a great way to access a wide array of benefits such as discounts, access to competitions and support from our Area Manager Team.
Individual membership for your Under-11 pupils is free, giving them access to the world of table tennis opportunities.
Want to explore the competitive side? Check out the school competitions that table tennis has available to you.
Find your key contacts for school table tennis competitions here and your local Area Manager here.
You can also find local clubs to partner with or direct your pupils towards on our Club Finder.