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Centenary Stories: Through the eyes of Kelly Sibley
This week’s Centenary Story focuses on the moment that Kelly Sibley & Danny Reed won the mixed doubles bronze medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, through the eyes of Sibley, who hit the winning shot.
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!
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 the world top 10 - even though it could mean he has to miss the Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals.
Popular Ping Pong Parlour opens its doors again to the public
The Ping Pong Parlour at the Grafton Centre, Cambridge 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!
Unsung heroes recognised at local level
Local Pride of Table Tennis Awards presentations are being made by clubs and leagues up and down the country for their volunteers and young volunteers for their incredible efforts over the last 12 months.
How clubs can get involved in International Women’s Day
Find out how clubs can get involved with International Women's Day's theme of #BreakingTheBias and help elevate Women and Girls in table tennis.
Have your say on the future for volunteering in sport and physical activity
With 10 million volunteers active in sport and physical activity Sport England are looking for volunteers to have their say in a short survey.
Only one week to go until the launch of our new website
The fantastic new Table Tennis England website is only a week away! On Tuesday February 15th, we ‘push the button’ to go live.
Club wins prestigious award for its Bat & Chat initiative
Chesyln Hay Table Tennis club were recently awarded the Volunteering Support for the Over 65’s Award from South Staffordshire for their Bat & Chat Initiative.
Junior British League comes to a conclusion this weekend
Draycott and Wensum are in the box-seat to secure the respective boys and girls’ Premier Division honours when the Junior British League comes to a conclusion at the weekend.
This month we’re supporting LGBT+ History Month 2022
We believe in creating a truly inclusive sport, and becoming an ally of the LGBT+ community and that's why we're supporting the 50th anniversary of the very first Pride March in the UK in 1972.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games only six months away!
Today marks six months to go until the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where Team England’s stars will be looking to #BringItHome.
Krish Chotai’s pathway success
England youngster Krish Chotai is a brilliant example of how the England pathway enables players to develop and achieve their goals.
An inspirational volunteering journey
Hear from previous Pride of Table Tennis Awards winner Pat Johnson about how volunteering has improved her well-being and how all her hard work has impacted on others.
Walker to face Gardos in semi final
Sam Walker has beaten Ecuador's Alberto Mino 4-1 to reach the semi final at the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf.
Knockout line-up complete for Nationals qualifiers!
All the results from today's group stages of the Nationals qualifiers plus tomorrow's knockout draw!
Make the most of your membership in 2022
Here’s a reminder of all of the benefits you receive as a member of Table Tennis England!
Video platform Recast continuing to expand and excel
Read all about the latest developments that the video platform Recast have made in the last year ahead of watching the National Qualifiers live on the platform on Sunday.
National qualifiers to be streamed live on Recast
Table Tennis England will be streaming the action from two tables on Sunday 9th January on the innovative video platform, Recast!
Deadline extended for Pride of Table Tennis Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pride of Table Tennis Awards has been extended until 31st January 2022.
Our brightest stars of 2021
Find out who has made our list of the top 10 brightest and best performers at home and abroad in 2021.
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 Early Bird Discount.
TT Kidz returns in the New Year
Table Tennis England's inspiring 8-week programme fro 7-11-year-olds is set to return in February 2022 with bookings now open!
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.
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 Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People report.
Walker and Jarvis settle for second in Dusseldorf
Sam Walker and Tom Jarvis are beaten in straight sets by Japan’s Yuta Tanaka and Jo Yokotani in the doubles final of the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf.
Table Tennis England has appointed Adrian Christy as interim Chief Executive
Adrian who was previously CEO at Badminton England starts immediately and will work initially alongside outgoing Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe, who leaves Table Tennis England later this month.
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 delivery!
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' first senior final on the international circuit.
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.
How you can support the Rainbow Laces campaign
8th December is Rainbow laces day, it is a powerful platform to help support people and challenge cultures and policies that exclude the LGBTQ+ community. Take a look to see what you can do.
TT Kidz: a way to increase the number of girls at your club
Ormesby Table Tennis Club is leading the way in encouraging young girls to take up table tennis through running a girls-only TT Kidz session.
A summer of table tennis for girls at Ashford TTC
Since reopening in April, Ashford Table Tennis Club has had a surge of interest from new junior girls, so the club decided to run a number of girls-only sessions for 10 weeks over the summer.
Why are female-only table tennis sessions important?
To engage and retain more women and girls in the sport, there needs to be a focus on improving experiences of those existing members and players we aim to recruit.
Engaging more women and girls with Level the Table funding
Engaging more women and girls into the sport is a key focus for Table Tennis England with the aim of gender parity in the future. Find out more about how you can use the #LevelTheTable grant to do so!
Why safeguarding adults is so important in table tennis
Read what our experiences safeguarding team combined of Safeguarding and Ethics Manager and our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead have to say about #SafeguardingAdultsWeek2021.
Keeping table tennis a safe and positive sport
During Safeguarding Adults Week, here's some examples of the positive impact table tennis can have on lives - but a reminder that it's not the case for everybody.
Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 is here
Access a whole host of resources for Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 on topics including digital safeguarding and emotional abuse and safeguarding mental health.
Could you be our Disciplinary Committee Chair?
Table Tennis England are looking for a suitable volunteer to Chair our experienced Disciplinary Committee, this role is crucial to the Governance of Table Tennis England.
Join us for our online centenary launch event
It’s our 100th birthday next month and now is the time to sign up for our online launch event to be the first to hear all about our season-long celebration!
Could you join our experienced Standing Orders Committee?
Table Tennis England are looking for a suitable volunteer to join our experienced Standing Orders Committee, this role is crucial to the Governance of Table Tennis England’s general meetings, through the issuing of Standing Orders, which are not the responsibility of the Board.
Darlington Dolphins encouraging inclusivity
Darlington Dolphins, in conjunction with Move More Darlington ran disability sessions for children and young adults at the Dolphin centre in Darlington.
Black History Month Podcast: Des Douglas
As Black History Month continues, today we are releasing our second podcast in our #ProudToBe series, featuring table tennis legend Des Douglas.
Supporting Mind in the fight for mental health
World Mental Health Day takes place this Sunday and we're asking you to join us in the fight for mental health.
Women and Girls Ambassador programme relaunched
This week we have relaunched the Women and Girls Ambassador programme as part of our #LevelTheTable Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
Join the Centenary conversation
Join the conversation using our new tool and share with us how you want to celebrate our 100th anniversary! Take a look at the tutorial to get you started.
TT Kidz Autumn 2021 Phase is Here!
Close to 300 children across 29 venues will be beginning their table tennis journey with the latest phase of the TT Kidz programme which starts next week.
Change young lives today and build a brighter tomorrow
We are celebrating and showcasing the different people in our communities, with a host of resources this week and ways to get involved! Today we're focusing on how to make table tennis inclusive for young people, of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Our new Diversity & Inclusion strategy has landed
Today we launch our new five year Diversity & Inclusion strategy - Level the Table!
Last chance to enter into the Birmingham 2022 ticket ballot
The main ticket ballot for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games closes on Thursday 30 September at 8pm! There is still availability for table tennis sessions, so don't miss out on the opportunity to watch top level table tennis on home soil.
Drinkhall and Pitchford fall short of doubles title
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford have lost the men's doubles final at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha to Korea's Cho and An.
Pitchford’s hopes of the men’s singles title dashed
Liam Pitchford has been knocked out by world number 8, Hugo Calderano of Brazil.
Big day for Pitchford and Drinkhall in Doha
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have made it to the men's doubles final at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha, and Pitchford is hoping to make it into the men's singles final if he can beat Brazil's Hugo Calderano.
Jack-Hunter Spivey inspires school children
During the Diversity & Inclusivity focus week for our Return to the Table campaign, we helped to organise a visit to Halton Table Tennis Club by local sporting hero Jack-Hunter Spivey.
Membership numbers continue to rise
We’d like to thank all members who have already signed up for the new season, with the number exceeding 14,000 paid members, and well over 17,000 members in total. That’s approximately 600 more paid members than all of last year.
English trio impressing in the WTT Star Contender event
On the third day of the WTT Star Contender event in Doha, all three English athletes participating remain in the competition, with Drinkhall and Pitchford looking to reach the final in the men's doubles.
England aiming high in the European Team Championships
England aim to add success on the continental stage to their world achievements when the European Team Championships get under way in Romania next week. (September 28 to October 3)
Quarter-finals await for English athletes
Drinkhall, Ho and Pitchford into quarterfinals at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha today.
What is Diversity & Inclusion?
Table Tennis England's new Diversity & Inclusion officer talks about her background in sport and how she is driving forward our Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
WTT Star Contender event underway in Doha
The WTT Star Contender event is underway in Doha, with three English athletes competing at the event.
Positive performances from Connor Green on the WTT stage
England's only representative at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Lisbon, Connor Green, had a positive competition both in the U15 boy's singles and U15 boy's doubles.
Fire Service championships entries are open!
The UK Fire Service national table tennis championships will be held in Hackney, London next month.
Big ambitions for table tennis at the University of Central Lancashire
Plans have been set in motion to place UCLan as a hub for sport within the Northwest, particularly within 6 focal sports, one of which is Table Tennis.
Celebration Fortnight winners announced
For our #ReturntotheTable campaign we asked clubs and organisations to host a celebration event during August 30 and September 13 to encourage people to return... Continue reading
Thrilling first Grand Prix of the season
England international Denise Payet takes the Women's singles title, while Sam Mabey adds to his Grand Prix wins tally with the Men's singles.
It’s the last week of the #ReturntotheTable campaign
The focus this week is Diversity and Inclusion, ahead of our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy launch next week and we've put together a host of FREE resources for you to access.
Pitchford knocked out of the Euro Top 16 cup
Liam Pitchford has been knocked out of the Euro Top 16 cup by France's Emmanuel Lebesson in the Round of 8.
Pitchford off to a great start
Liam Pitchford has beaten Tomislav Pucar in his opening match in the Europe Top 16 in Greece.
Europe Top 16 gets underway
Liam Pitchford is set to compete in the Europe Top 16 competition in Thessaloniki, Greece today as the tournament gets underway.
Kacper Piwowar is heading to Jordan
Piwowar has been selected to attend the ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge in Jordan later this year.
#ReturntotheTable TT Kidz recap
This week for our #ReturntotheTable campaign we’ve been focusing on our programme for 7-11-year-olds, TT Kidz! Here’s a recap of all the great offers and... Continue reading
Refer a friend for TT Kidz and win prizes
Once you've booked a place on our programme TT Kidz, aimed at 7-11-year-olds, refer a friend or family member and be in with a chance of winning great prizes!
The WTT Star Contender Doha is back next week!
Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho are back on the WTT stage for the first time this season as they head to the WTT Star Contender Doha.
TT Leagues is proving its worth to Local Leagues
TT Leagues is proving an attractive proposition for a number of leagues which previously used their own bespoke websites to manage their fixtures, results and statistics.
Behind the scenes of TT Kidz with Chris Turner
We asked our Youth Participation Officer and coach, Chris Turner all about TT Kidz.
Upskill your digital marketing ability
Today, Sport England and CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) launched the Digital Marketing Hub.
Enhance your club offer and deliver TT Kidz!
The TT Kidz programme provides clubs with well-designed and fun sessions to help introduce and equip a whole new generation of players to enjoy our great game.
Tees Sport and Bribar announced as Official Equipment Supplier
Tees Sport and Bribar are the Official Equipment Supplier for various Table Tennis England national events after a competitive tender process.
Success for England at the 2021 ITTF Parkinson’s World Championships
Held in the Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum Berlin from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th September, England’s George Chan and Jan Fuller took home five medals between them. Jan... Continue reading
Exciting news for students taking part in the World University Games
Table tennis athletes who are students are being offered the chance to experience the ‘phenomenal’ feeling of pulling on a Great Britain kit for the... Continue reading
WIN a free TT Kidz place with our Facebook competition
We're excited to announce that we'll be running a Facebook comment competition, giving five lucky fans a free place on the 8-week TT Kidz programme at the location of their choice.
Westfield venue removed for NJL and NCL
Unfortunately due to a problem with access to the venue, the Westfield venue in Northamptonshire has been removed for the upcoming National Junior League and... Continue reading
Looking back at great moments for table tennis
During our Return to the Table campaign this summer we are promoting a Celebration Fortnight which aims to bring the table tennis community together to celebrate the return of table tennis. Here's our top 5 moments to celebrate during the pandemic.
From Ping Pong Parlour to club
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and temporary closure of facilities, there have been fewer opportunities for sport and physical activity. Where Ping Pong... Continue reading
How Louise stayed active with table tennis
The types of sport and physical activity people participate in change over the course of their lives, with factors such as age, mobility and injuries... Continue reading
Discount on table tennis Fundamental Movement award!
In partnership with SAQ we are offering all licensed coaches access to a table tennis-specific fundamental movement award at a discounted price of just £75. That's a £55 saving on the retail price of £130!
“Hard work and determination pays off”
Women & Girls Ambassador Tilly Simms explains why she became involved, and how "hard work and determination pays off."
11 years old and championing Women & Girls in table tennis
This week’s focus for our Return to the Table campaign is juniors in table tennis where we’re highlighting confidence, passion and motivation for youngsters! One... Continue reading
Webinar: How to run your own celebration event
Join our webinar on Thursday 19th August to help you plan your Return to the Table celebration fortnight event.
Free online TT Activator Award for members
Over the course of the Return to the Table Campaign (26th July - 26th September) we are offering FREE access to the online TT Activator Award which would usually cost £35.
Five reasons to return to table tennis this summer
As communities continue to move back towards normal life, table tennis is also restarting in all sorts of settings, from outdoor Ping! tables and workplaces... Continue reading
Table tennis big hit at #OneYearToGo in Birmingham!
There's only one year to go until the top athletes in the Commonwealth gather in Birmingham for the 2022 Commonwealth Games!
ParalympicsGB names 13 athletes in para table tennis squad for Tokyo 2020
ParalympicsGB has selected a talented squad of Table Tennis players for Tokyo 2020 including two defending Paralympic champions.
Free TT Kidz training and equipment for Premier Clubs
Table Tennis England are supporting clubs to bounce back and attract new juniors by providing free TT Kidz training and equipment to Premier Clubs new to the TT Kidz programme.
National School Sports Week 2021!
It’s National School Sport Week 2021, celebrating the return of youth sport and its power to bring people back together with a week of school sports days held up and down the country.
Get pupils active next Friday with a TT Kidz live session!
Join us next Friday for a TT Kidz live session! In celebration of National School Sports Week, Table Tennis England are delivering a TT Kidz live session... Continue reading
Changes to national events scheduled before 19th July
The Gloucester Grand Prix on 26th and 27th June is regrettably cancelled and there will be no doubles events at either the U10-13s or Cadet & Junior Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
More Sport England funding success for table tennis clubs
Table tennis clubs and organisations continue to be highly successful in applying for Sport England Return to Play Small Grants funding.
Covering note for MAG Annual Report
The Members Advisory Group (MAG) has issued its Annual Report for 2020/21. The Report is available on the MAG pages of the TTE website here.... Continue reading
UK Coaching Week 2021: Offers, resources & courses
It’s UK Coaching Week, this year focused around ‘The Great Coaching Comeback’!
Entries open for UK’s first Parkinson’s tournament
Parkinson’s TT UK (PDTTUK) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural Ping Pong Parkinson National Championship. PDTTUK support players with... Continue reading
TT Kidz Virtual Schools Championship winners revealed!
24 year groups of students up and down the country have been practising and honing their table tennis skills at school through completing challenges within... Continue reading
Volunteers’ Week 2021
Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Join us this year to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make!
2021 National Conference panel members revealed!
Panel members for the morning session of the 2021 National Conference have been revealed! The virtual conference, which is taking place on Saturday 5th June,... Continue reading
Ping! London joins forces with StreetTT
Tables and players thrive when activation occurs around tables and people feel welcomed into a community of like-minded individuals. The ease of restrictions has certainly... Continue reading
Table tennis tables set in nature
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is ‘nature’, so we’re showcasing a variety of outdoor table tennis tables set in scenic environments so you... Continue reading
Mental Health Awareness Week: Nature
This year's Mental Health Awareness Week is focused on mental health and nature - and we have visited one location where the Ping! initiative is helping to promote positive mental health.
Announcing our support for Parkinson’s TT UK
Table Tennis England is proud to announce its support of Parkinson’s TT UK (PDTTUK). Members of the group are committed to enhancing and creating more... Continue reading
Arrange and play outdoor sport with the LinQsport App!
As the country opens up again this week for outside exercise and sport, start creating your outdoor LinQups today in the LinQsport App! It couldn’t... Continue reading
Special ‘return from lockdown’ offer for shopping centres!
Shopping centres can welcome visitors back with some free ping pong! We have a special return from lockdown 20% OFF for all shopping centres that... Continue reading
Sport England funding success for table tennis clubs
Table tennis clubs and organisations have been highly successful in applying for Sport England Return to Play Small Grants funding (£300 to £10,000). To date,... Continue reading
Get set for outdoor table tennis!
We’re getting excited for the return of outdoor table tennis next week! From Monday 29th March in accordance to government’s roadmap out of lockdown, people... Continue reading
Win tickets to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
England’s finest take on the rest of the Commonwealth as they go for medal glory on home soil in Birmingham next year – and you... Continue reading
IWD: Juliet Bertie’s story
Our final female story for International Women’s Day comes from Juliet Bertie, who is part of the Members’ Advisory Group for Table Tennis England. Juliet’s... Continue reading
IWD: Priya Samuel’s story
Our next female story of the day is that of Priya Samuel, a Table Tennis England Board Director and successful business woman. What is your... Continue reading
IWD: Kate Hughes Story
For International Women’s Day 2021 we’re highlighting and celebrating women’s achievements in table tennis. Kate Hughes inspires young girls to take part in table tennis... Continue reading
IWD: Jeanette Anderson’s story
Table tennis is a game that can be enjoyed by everyone, and this story below highlights how it can add value to the lives of... Continue reading
International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge!
Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2021(IWD) and this year’s theme is to #choosetochallenge: “A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge... Continue reading
Tom Jarvis to lead the YST After School Club!
England's Tom Jarvis is mentoring up-and-coming athletes by leading a Youth Sport Trust (YST) After School Club for children and young people.
Pride of Table Tennis Awards: regional winners announced!
The Pride of Table Tennis Awards regional winners have been revealed! A total of 31 inspirational individuals have been honoured for their immense dedication to table tennis.
National Careers Week 2021: careers in table tennis
National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK running from the 1st – 6th March.... Continue reading
Newcastle University rising to challenge with local clubs
Table tennis is playing an integral part in Newcastle University's bid to maintain a UK top-10 ranking in university sport, with the institution building important links with local clubs.
TT Kidz helping Thomas to continue family tradition
Thomas Ellis has been relishing taking part in the TT Kidz live sessions during lockdown, and is showing fantastic potential.
Join our “Purposeful Practice” webinar
We are offering an opportunity for our licensed coaches to see how we are working with the England youth players.
Catch up on our Women & Girls webinar
If you missed our Women & Girls webinar led by the Table Tennis England coaching department you can watch the recorded webinar in full here.... Continue reading
TT Kidz is offering Community Groups free kit bags!
We are calling all Community Groups interested in running three to four TT Kidz live sessions to get in contact with us as we have... Continue reading
The Jack Petchey Foundation is looking for young people to have their voices heard
The Jack Petchey Foundation have recently hosted a series of digital meetings between young people, MPs and London Assembly members about young people’s experiences of... Continue reading
Catch up on TT Fit webinar
In case you missed it, we held a webinar about the TT Fit app with special guest and founder of TT Fit, Keith Knox. Catch... Continue reading
What can Clubs do in lockdown 3.0 to prepare for a return to play?
Following our recent Participation Survey, there is a strong indication players across the age groups are keen to return when possible. So, what can clubs... Continue reading
Impact of COVID-19 on Grassroots Activity Survey
The last year has been incredibly tough for community clubs. Lockdowns, restrictions and social-distancing has seen many of you temporarily close or reduce your capacity... Continue reading
Online disability awareness training module launched
Table Tennis England has launched a new disability awareness online training module for the sport’s workforce and volunteers, and sign-ups are now open. Disability awareness... Continue reading
Webinar: Women & Girls
On the 11th February at 7pm we will be running a webinar discussing Women & Girls in table tennis. We’ll be looking at the pressures... Continue reading
Webinar: the Future of Coach and Education
If you missed out on our recent webinar outlining the future of coach and education at Table Tennis England then you can watch the full... Continue reading
“Driving performance progress in a virtual landscape”
With Lockdown 3.0 in place, our pathway coaches have had to adapt to a completely different set of circumstances to the traditional player coach relationship,... Continue reading
How we’re getting pupils involved in table tennis
The Jack Petchey Table Donation Scheme supports London and Essex schools by providing equipment packages to develop their table tennis offer for the 10th consecutive... Continue reading
TT Kidz is giving away 50 free Awards Packs!
Looking for something to keep the kids active with during Lockdown 3.0? We’ve got just the thing! We’re bringing our TT Kidz Awards programme to... Continue reading
TT Kidz gets festive!
Table Tennis England's inspiring TT Kidz programme is bringing festive fun to living rooms across the country on December 21 with the final TT Kidz Live session of the year.
Great start for Pitchford in the Champions League
Competing for the first time for Russian club UMMC, Pitchford and his team eased through the first tie against Czech side Enfireex Ostrave winning 3... Continue reading
British Paralympian wins prestigious award
The National Lottery Spirit of Sport award was won by Kim Daybell, Polly Swann and Vicky Wright, who stepped away from sport this year to... Continue reading