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Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star 2021 Review

On its 20th anniversary 130 Junior and cadet players from afar afield as Cornwall, Jersey, Wales and Scotland attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star,... Continue reading

September 18, 2021 | Martin Ireland
News

Obituary – Peter Rainford

I am sorry to have to inform you of the recent passing of one of Preston TT Association’s longstanding members, Peter Rainford. Although Peter never... Continue reading

May 29, 2020 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

Unique TT Facility Opens in Liverpool

When Kevin McCloud recently nominated his favourite Grand Design of the 20 year series, who would have thought it would be made out of shipping... Continue reading

September 26, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Be TT programme

Pride of Table Tennis Spotlight – Giulio Pontone

Darlington Table Tennis Academy started its journey in 2013 at Longfield Academy with just four tables, by 2015 the club had rapidly outgrown their school... Continue reading

July 3, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Be TT programme

Ping! in the Community launches in Poulton

Volunteers at Vicarage Park Community Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire, have shown what can be done with a few table tennis tables and an enthusiastic group... Continue reading

June 1, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

Champions Challenge – 10th Year Anniversary

This evening on the 10th anniversary of the Champions Challenge, six players and former Closed Singles Champions winners from North West Leagues, will challenge for... Continue reading

May 24, 2019 | Martin Ireland
North

NW Pride of Table Tennis Award Winner – Bob Gale

Congratulations to Bob Gale, President of Kendal & District Table Tennis League, who was recently awarded the Table Tennis England North West Contribution to Table... Continue reading

April 23, 2019 | Martin Ireland
National

Lancashire Closed Championships – 8/9 June 19

Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang TTC, Garstang Community Academy on 8th and 9th June 2019 (CD 26 May 2019).... Continue reading

April 12, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Central

Under 12 National Cup, Blackpool – 13/14 April 19

The TT England Under 12 National Cup is taking place this weekend at Blackpool Table Tennis Club, based at Blackpool Sports Centre, showcasing some of... Continue reading

April 11, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

Garstang, Preston and Wigan take the medals!

In the final weekend of the National Junior & Cadet League competition held at Garstang TTC on Sunday it was Garstang A who came out... Continue reading

March 26, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

North West Coach of the Year – Graham Coupe

Congratulations to Graham Coupe on receiving the Table Tennis England North West Coach of the Year Award, in recognition of the huge amount of effort... Continue reading

March 26, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Central

Can you become part of our Umpiring Team #BEPARTOFIT

In the lead up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Table Tennis England are looking to recruit new umpires to support events in the North of... Continue reading

March 6, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Be TT programme

Be TT supporting league expansion in Lytham St. Annes

The Lytham St. Annes League were invited to take part in Year 2 of the Be TT (Better Experience) programme in 2018 as a targeted... Continue reading

February 26, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Featured

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 16/17 February 2019

The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis, taking place at Palatine Leisure Centre, 207 St... Continue reading

February 9, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Central

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 16/17 Feb (Ext CD 31/1/19)

Entry to the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis taking place on 16/17 February 2019 at Blackpool Sports Centre has been extended to Thu 31st Jan.... Continue reading

January 25, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Central

English County Schools’ Individual Competitions – North

Entry forms are now available for the following North of England Butterfly National Schools' individual competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13, U16 & U19 in boys and girls events.

January 23, 2019 | Martin Ireland
Be TT programme

Liverpool Summer League Success

The Liverpool & District Table Tennis League established a new shorter format Summer League competition, held on a Monday night at Anfield Sport and Community... Continue reading

November 28, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

English County Schools’ Team Competitions – North

Entry forms are now available for the following English County Schools’ team competitions being held in Oct/Nov in the north of England. These are great... Continue reading

November 3, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

National Cadet and Junior Leagues

There is still time for your club, league or school to enter teams into the National Cadet & Junior Leagues with closing dates in mid... Continue reading

September 9, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Be TT programme

UKCC Level 1 Course, Garstang, Lancs – 30 Sept, 18 Nov

Ever thought about becoming a Table Tennis Coach? Now you can, there are still a few places left on the UKCC Level 1 Table Tennis... Continue reading

September 6, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

Sign up to our Level 1 Umpires Course – 1, 22 July

If you want to enjoy table tennis from the best seat in the house, now is the time to enrol on one of our upcoming... Continue reading

June 4, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Be TT programme

New East Lancashire Summer League

A new shorter format summer pairs league has recently started at Hyndburn Table Tennis Centre, home of the East Lancashire Table Tennis League, supported through... Continue reading

May 25, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Ping! Blackpool – Volunteers Needed

Can you give some time to support PING! Blackpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! is coming back to Blackpool this summer! with 29 table tennis tables placed... Continue reading

May 20, 2018 | Martin Ireland
North

Inter Regional Finals – Great North West Result

Fantastic and epic weekend for Team North West at the Inter-Regional Finals at RAF Cosford, where they picked up a massive medal haul and came... Continue reading

May 18, 2018 | Martin Ireland
North

Lancashire Closed Championships – 26/27 May 2018 (Ext CD)

Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang TTC, Garstang Community Academy on 26th and 27th May 2018 (Ext CD 21/5/18). The... Continue reading

May 17, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

Blackpool Grand Prix 19/20 May – Entry Open

Entries are now open for the Blackpool Grand Prix taking place on 19/20 May at Blackpool Sports Centre in the heart of Blackpool’s Stanley Park... Continue reading

April 11, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

Ping Pong Parlour – Challenge the Champion

On the 10th March Liverpool’s very first Ping Pong Parlour opened in St Johns shopping precinct it has been very popular with passing shoppers dropping... Continue reading

April 1, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 17/18 Feb 2018

The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis, taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park... Continue reading

February 15, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

English County Schools’ Individual Competitions – North

Entry forms are now available for the following North of England English County Schools’ individual competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11,... Continue reading

January 31, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

North Area CPD and UKCC Courses

Table Tennis England – North have the following CPD and UKCC Level 1/2 courses planned for 2018, with more dates to follow. If there isn’t... Continue reading

January 21, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star (CD 27/01/18)

Spring is on it way! The STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis is taking place on 17/18 February 2018 at Blackpool Sports Centre. Click here for... Continue reading

January 6, 2018 | Martin Ireland
Central

English County Schools’ Team Competitions – North

Entry forms are now available for the following North of England English County Schools’ team competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11,... Continue reading

October 26, 2017 | Martin Ireland
Coaching

UKCC Level 2 Course – Garstang, Lancs

Calling all Level 1 coaches! A UKCC Level 2 Table Tennis Course is being held at at Garstang Community Academy, home of Garstang Table Tennis... Continue reading

September 1, 2017 | Martin Ireland
Central

Area Staff Contact Details

Please see below updated contact details for Development Department area team staff, following recent internal re organisation. For enquires related to club & league development please... Continue reading

June 6, 2017 | Martin Ireland
Regional

Ping! Liverpool Volunteers Needed

Can you give some time to support PING! Liverpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! is hear again in the City of Liverpool this summer, with 30 outdoor... Continue reading

May 11, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

Blackpool Ping! Volunteers Needed

Can you give some time to support PING! Blackpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! and the national launch is coming to Blackpool this summer! with 29 table tennis tables... Continue reading

April 19, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

Lancashire Closed Championships – 6/7 May

Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang TTC, Garstang Community Academy on 6th and 7th May 2017. The event... Continue reading

March 28, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 18/19 Feb 2017

The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis, taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park... Continue reading

February 16, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

Carlisle TTC opens its doors

Carlisle TTC is now open, sessions based at the Methodist Central Hall, Market Street, Carlisle right in the heart of the town centre, run every... Continue reading

January 16, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

ESTTA County Schools’ – Individual Competitions, North

Entry forms are now being circulated for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools’ Individual competitions. Great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13,... Continue reading

January 16, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

UKCC Level 1 Course, Garstang, Lancashire – Feb/Apr 17

Ever thought about become a Table Tennis Coach? Now you can by attending a UKCC Level 1 Table Tennis Course at Garstang Community Academy, home of... Continue reading

January 10, 2017 | Martin Ireland
North

Tournament Organisers Course

Sunday 18th December 2016 10.30am – 3.30pm Ormesby TTC Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesborough, TS3 8PB Cost: £30 per person This qualification will help to provide... Continue reading

November 8, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

ESTTA County Schools’ Team Competitions

Entry forms are now available for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools’ Team competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11,... Continue reading

October 25, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Taste of Table Tennis at Lancashire Care NHS

As part of a Table Tennis England nationwide programme bringing Table Tennis to the workplace, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust recently held a table tennis taster day at... Continue reading

October 18, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Public Health England (NW) – Loop at Work Taster Day

Table Tennis England in partnership with Lancashire Sport delivered a Loop at Work taster day today at County Hall, Preston for 11 PHE NW staff, who... Continue reading

September 8, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

North Area Coaches CPD day – 25 Sept

A North Area Coaches CPD day, delivered by Sally Shutt (UKCC L4) North Area Coaching Development Officer, focusing on progressing players from beginners to competition... Continue reading

September 5, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

UKCC Level 1 Course – Blackpool (CD ext 19/9/16)

A UKCC Level 1 Table Tennis Course will be taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre on: Day 1 – 24th September 2016 Day 2 –... Continue reading

August 19, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Where to play Table Tennis in and around Liverpool

Looking for somewhere to play Table Tennis in and around Liverpool? check out the new mobile friendly map.

August 16, 2016 | Martin Ireland
Central

VETTS Rating Tournament, Liverpool – 9th July

A tournament being run by the Veterans English Table Tennis Society is taking place at Greenbank Academy in Liverpool, on 9th July. It’s a ratings event for... Continue reading

June 13, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

French players visit to Hyndburn TTC, Accrington

France came to enjoy the area and play table tennis; a cultural, social and sporting enterprise. The sport of Table Tennis is what has brought... Continue reading

May 19, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Lancashire Closed Championships

The Lancashire Closed Table Tennis Championships were held at Garstang Community Academy Sports Hall over the Saturday & Sunday, 14th & 15th May 2016. It... Continue reading

May 17, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

PING! Liverpool Volunteers

Can you give some time to support PING! Liverpool as a PING! volunteer? PING!  is coming back to the City of Liverpool this summer, with 30... Continue reading

May 6, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Active Blackpool Table Tennis sessions

The first Active Blackpool table tennis sessions started today with a great turnout of 21! Sessions are provided for people who suffer some form of long term... Continue reading

April 19, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Lancashire Closed Championships, 14/15 May 2016

Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang Community Academy on 14th and 15th May 2016. The event includes Cadet,... Continue reading

April 12, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Mini Business Games, Liverpool

Table Tennis was one of five sports to be included in a workplace event at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Liverpool Airport, aimed at promoting fitness... Continue reading

February 25, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 13/14 Feb 2016

The competition programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thorntons Sports taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive, Blackpool... Continue reading

February 10, 2016 | Martin Ireland
Competitions

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star (CD 23/1/16)

The Big One is back! The STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis is taking place on 13/14 February 2016 at Blackpool Sports Centre. Click here for... Continue reading

January 22, 2016 | Martin Ireland
News

Yorkshire Reg. Training Assessment Day, 6 Feb

Yorkshire Regional Committee invites all Yorkshire players Under 18, 15, 13 and 11 years of age to a Regional Training Assessment Day on Saturday 6th February 2016... Continue reading

January 16, 2016 | Martin Ireland
North

Pupils celebrate South Yorkshire Schools title

South Yorkshire held its annual Schools individual championships at the English Institute of Sport on Tuesday organised by the English Schools Table Tennis Association South Yorkshire secretary Shaun Alvey with support from the Albert Premier table tennis club based in Sheffield. The event attracted 80 entries from across South Yorkshire.

January 13, 2016 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

English Schools’ County Individual Competitions – North

Entry forms are now being circulated for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools’ Individual competitions. Great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13,... Continue reading

January 5, 2016 | Martin Ireland
Coaching

Coach Education CPD Days, North

Three Coach Education CPD days are being held in the North of England during January to March with a focus on new ideas to help deliver engaging... Continue reading

January 5, 2016 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Training Seminar for New Umpires, Blackpool 17th Jan 2016

Do you have anyone in your club or league that might be interested in becoming a County Umpire? Table Tennis England are looking to increase the... Continue reading

December 15, 2015 | Martin Ireland
Regional

English Schools’ County Team Competitions

Entry forms are being circulated for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools Team competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13,... Continue reading

October 21, 2015 | Martin Ireland
Coaching

Coach Education CPD Days

Two Coach Education CPD days are being held in the North of England during August and September, the first linking in with an excellent opportunity... Continue reading

July 23, 2015 | Martin Ireland
News

PING! at Camp and Furness

Great start to the PING! Liverpool Workplace Challenge last Friday night, at Camp and Furnace in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. More photos. We... Continue reading

July 11, 2015 | Martin Ireland
National

PING! Liverpool 2015 is here!

Click here to view all the photos from the day. The 2015 launch of PING! Liverpool was staged in the prestigious Liverpool One shopping complex... Continue reading

July 2, 2015 | Martin Ireland
News

Lancashire Closed TT Championship Results

Paul Cicchelli – Open Singles Winner The Lancashire Closed Table Tennis Championships were held at Garstang Community Academy over the weekend of 30th/31st May 2015. A... Continue reading

June 3, 2015 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Sainsbury’s School Games 2015 – Volunteers

Volunteers from the North West are currently being sought to undertake a variety of roles at the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games taking place at Manchester... Continue reading

May 13, 2015 | Martin Ireland
Coaching

UKCC Level 1 Course – Sheffield

A UKCC 1 Table Tennis Course has been organised to take place in Sheffield on 13th June, 27th June and the 25th, July (Closing date 29/05/15). The... Continue reading

May 6, 2015 | Martin Ireland
Featured

UKCC Level 1 Course – Liverpool

A UKCC Level 1 Coaching Course will be held at Ian Robinson Sports Centre Liverpool L23 0QP on the 26th April, 17th May and 31st May 2015 (closing... Continue reading

March 20, 2015 | Martin Ireland
Featured

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 14-15 March

The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thorntons Sports taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive,... Continue reading

March 12, 2015 | Martin Ireland
National

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star closing date 21 Feb

STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 14/15 March 2015 Blackpool Sports Centre Click here for a copy of the entry form (Closing Date 21/02/15). The... Continue reading

February 19, 2015 | Martin Ireland
National

Training Seminar for New Umpires – 17 Jan

Do you have anyone in your club or league that might be interested in becoming a County Umpire? Table Tennis England are looking to increase the... Continue reading

January 3, 2015 | Martin Ireland
National

Northern Area CPD Days (15/16 Nov spaces still available)

Coaches from Leeds, Keighley, Hull, Skipton and Halifax gathered at Keighley Table Tennis Centre on Sunday for an informative and enjoyable CPD day with Northern... Continue reading

November 11, 2014 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Northern Area Coach Education CPD Days

There are still places left on the following Northern Area CPD days, book your place now. Following the three successful CPD days held earlier this... Continue reading

November 3, 2014 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star – Results

110 junior and cadet players from afar afield as Southampton and Scotland recently attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star held at Blackpool Sports Centre,... Continue reading

May 23, 2014 | Martin Ireland
National

Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Open

The draw is now available for the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star being held at Blackpool Sports Centre on 17/18 May. Stiga Blackpool Junior 4... Continue reading

May 13, 2014 | Martin Ireland
Featured

UKCC Level 1 Course – Sheffield CD 10/1/14

Live in Yorkshire or the North West and thinking of taking that UKCC coaching certificate in 2014? Cross it off your list early and book... Continue reading

January 7, 2014 | Martin Ireland
National

Weatherby Junior 2 Star Open Table Tennis Championships

The inaugural Weatherby Junior 2 Star table-tennis competition commences at Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool on the weekend of the 14/15 December 2013 with some of... Continue reading

December 13, 2013 | Martin Ireland
National

Stiga Blackpool 4* Results

131 Junior and cadet players from afar afield as London and Scotland recently attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star held at Blackpool Sports Centre,... Continue reading

May 30, 2013 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Preview

Alec Ward Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive – 18/19 May 2013. The Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star re-emerges this... Continue reading

May 16, 2013 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Draw

Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 18/19 May 2013 Click here for the draw for the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star taking place at Blackpool Sports... Continue reading

May 11, 2013 | Martin Ireland
News

Stiga Blackpool 2 Star Results – 22 April 2012

The last event of the Blackpool Table Tennis season provided some great results for players in the Stiga Blackpool Junior 2 Star, held at Palatine... Continue reading

April 22, 2012 | Martin Ireland
Featured

YST Step Into Sport Camp 2012

As part of an innovative Youth Sport Trust programme the ETTA delivered a taste of the Young Official Award course to 103 young people attending... Continue reading

April 7, 2012 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Youth Sport Trust Conference 2012

The ETTA and English Schools TTA held a joint stand at the Youth Sport Trust Conference held at Telford on 8/9 February aimed at Head... Continue reading

February 21, 2012 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Wigan Athletic pip Arsenal for the FPUC title

Young table tennis stars representing Wigan Athletic reversed their football club’s loss to Arsenal this afternoon by narrowly clinching the title of Fred Perry Table... Continue reading

December 5, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Fred Perry Urban Cup Finals – 3 Dec 2011

The Fred Perry Urban Cup is a nationwide Table Tennis team competition, aimed at a grassroots level of participation within major towns and inner city... Continue reading

November 8, 2011 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Sainsbury’s UK School Games on 4oD

See coverage from this year’s Sainsbury’s UK School Games on Channel 4oD: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/uk-school-games/4od, Table Tennis coverage is 15:45 minutes into the programme.

September 25, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

International Primary Schools’ Champs 2011

Gold for English Schools’ Boys The England boys’ team (Hugo Pang, Tom Jarvis, Josh Bennett and Jamie Dignum) cruised through the opposition from Guernsey, Ireland,... Continue reading

April 6, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Butterfly National School Team Championships

U19 Girls Team Champions 2010 Who will lift the ESTTA Trophies?  Who will be crowned Butterfly National School Team Champions?  Come along and join us... Continue reading

March 14, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Fred Perry Urban Cup Results & Photos

Twenty table tennis teams of 2 boys and 2 girls representing the Premier League football clubs involved in the Premier League 4 Sport programme, competed... Continue reading

February 7, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

What is the Fred Perry Urban Cup?

The Fred Perry Urban Cup is a nationwide Table Tennis team competition, aimed at a grassroots level of participation within major towns and inner city... Continue reading

February 3, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Fred Perry Urban Cup 2011

Darius Knight and Former England International and Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn, took part in a media launch today at the Emirates Stadium promoting the finals... Continue reading

February 2, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Young Officials Award

The Table Tennis England Young Officials Award has been produced in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust. Its main aim is to encourage more young... Continue reading

January 8, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Young Officials Award – The Gunners TTC

Twelve young people from the Gunners Table Tennis Club, based at St Aloysius College, Highgate, London linked to the Arsenal Premier League 4 Sport programme,... Continue reading

January 8, 2011 | Martin Ireland
News

Sainsbury’s UK School Games on TV

The Sainsbury’s UK School Games came to a close yesterday and ended what has been a marvellous three days of competition In the North East... Continue reading

September 6, 2010 | Martin Ireland
News

Sainsbury’s UK School Games start with a Bang

The Gateshead International Stadium played host to a spectacular Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Sainsbury’s UK School Games which is being held in Gateshead, Newcastle... Continue reading

September 3, 2010 | Martin Ireland
News

2010 Sainsbury’s UK School Games Teams Announced

60 of England’s most promising players have been selected to represent one of five English regional squads competing against teams from Scotland, Northern Ireland and... Continue reading

July 12, 2010 | Martin Ireland
News

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