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British League

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 Derby Arena this weekend.

February 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & 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.

February 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Dennis Worrell, coach and ESTTA stalwart

Dennis Worrell, a stalwart of the former English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) and of the sport in Lincolnshire, has died.

February 5, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

Centenary Stories: Memories of Maurice Goldstein

This wonderful photo shows two of the most eminent characters in the history of English table tennis in action on the table.

February 3, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Schools target a place at National Finals

Hundreds of young players have their sights set on the Butterfly National School Team Championship Finals as they compete at the Regional Finals this weekend.

February 2, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

Sign up now for our landmark Centenary Webinars

This week we launch our series of Centenary Webinars – your chance to join up to five virtual sessions exploring areas that are central to the future success of the sport.

February 2, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Our brand new website is just two weeks away!

The countdown has started and we are just two weeks away from launching the all-new Table Tennis England website!

February 1, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Wolverhampton Grand Prix cancelled

Table Tennis England regrets to announce the cancellation of the Wolverhampton Grand Prix, originally scheduled for the weekend of March 12-13 at WV Active, Aldersley.

January 31, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Dalgleish comeback win sends North Ayrshire top

North Ayrshire moved to the top of the Senior British League, Premier Division, with a hard-fought 4-3 victory at BATTS.

January 31, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Lowly Lynx show fight

It’s never a happy situation to be at the bottom but Nomads Lynx, who are propping up Division Three of the Clacton & District League, continue to fight hard in their quest for a first win of the season.

January 31, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Close tie features a host of surprises

A 5-4 win for Liberal A over Netts B in the Braintree Table Tennis League is not a result to cause many raised eyebrows – but the score hides a number of intriguing individual scorelines.

January 31, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Depleted Ayrshire look to move up

North Ayrshire will be looking to leap from fourth to top of the Senior British League, Premier Division with victory at BATTS this afternoon.

January 29, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

Centenary Stories: Is Mike’s marathon a record?

Most of our members will have played a game which seemed to go on forever, with neither player able to get that all-important two-point advantage – but has anyone ever got as far as 38-36?

January 27, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Leon unleashes table tennis magic

Leon Thomson thinks table tennis is magic – and now he’s proving it by transforming table tennis clubs into theatres to stage his own shows.

January 26, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Peake and Barella are first GB Coach Apprentices

Lois Peake and Graeme Barella are the first coaches to be selected to the GB Coach Apprenticeship Programme.

January 25, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Harold Webb, Ellenborough club President

Harold Webb, the President of Ellenborough Table Tennis Club in Enfield, died on January 14th after a fall. Here, the Ellenborough committee pay tribute to Harold.

January 25, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Peake hits the heights as Plymouth claim WBL Premier title

Joola Plymouth leapfrogged Fusion to claim the Premier Division crown as the Women’s British League came to a pulsating conclusion.

January 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Tickets go on general sale for Senior Nationals

Tickets go on general sale today for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships – don’t miss your chance to book a seat at our flagship tournament.

January 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Treble No 3 for Gowlett

Year in, year out, Kevin Gowlett is one of the most reliable and consistent players in Division One of the Clacton & District League, and this week the ever-present Brotherhood A player guided his team to a second 7-3 success of the season over Nomads Lions.

January 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Brown clinches a cup thriller

It was the tightest of tight endings to a tight match as the Braintree Table Tennis League preliminary round cup match between Black Notley I and Rayne F swayed one way and the other before reaching its nailbiting finish.

January 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

No Champions League fairytale for Bolton

Emily Bolton was defeated by the world No 46 as her club Saint Quentinois lost in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

January 24, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Coronavirus update

January 28th update: Following the latest Government announcement, we have published changes to the guidance as it relates to table tennis.

January 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bolton gets Champions League chance

England's Emily Bolton is in the Saint Quentinois line-up for the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final away to Polish side KTS Tarnobrzeg on Sunday - find out how to watch live.

January 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ELCC entry deadline extended

There are just a few days left for leagues to confirm their FREE entry into the Centenary English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC) - with the closing date having been extended until January 31.

January 20, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Top 10s get Cadet National Cup invitations

The top 10 boys and girls in the Cadet age group have been invited to compete at the first Cadet National Cup to take place since 2019.

January 20, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Obituary: Melvyn Lovegrove, British League photographer

It is with great sadness that we announce that Melvyn Lovegrove, known to hundreds as a player on the veterans’ circuit and as the WBL and VBL photographer, passed away this week at the age of 70.

January 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford leads way into Champions League semis

Liam Pitchford led the way as his Russian team UMMC completed a convincing Champions League quarter-final victory.

January 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

Centenary Stories: England pioneer Gilbert Belsten

As we celebrate the centenary of the sport’s governing body in the 2021/22 season, we launch a series of Centenary Stories with a focus on Gilbert Belsten, a member of the very first England international team.

January 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Paralympic legend Paul Lyall

Paul Lyall, one of the pioneers of para table tennis in Great Britain and a Paralympic gold medallist, has died at the age of 77.

January 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Hundreds have their say in our competition review

Hundreds of individuals have had their say during the consultation phase of our Competition Review, and we are now analysing their input.

January 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Fusion aiming to preserve lead and lift WBL title

It is all to play for as the Women's British League reconvenes this weekend, when the first British League titles since the pandemic will be decided.

January 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: League tables take shape

As the Braintree Table Tennis League entered its Christmas/new year break, a definite shape had emerged in all three divisions.

January 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Buzzards’ new year shock

Windsor Buzzards produced an early New Year shock in Division Two of the Clacton & District League when they out-classed Lawford to take an impressive 8-2 victory and move into the second promotion spot in the table.

January 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker defeated in semi-finals in Dusseldorf

Top seed Robert Gardos ended Sam Walker's run in the semi-finals of the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf.

January 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford in Champions League success

Liam Pitchford helped his UMMC team take control of their Champions League quarter-final against Neu-Ulm of Germany with a 3-0 first-leg victory.

January 13, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker moves smoothly into quarter-finals

Sam Walker is into the quarter-finals of the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf after two victories today over German opponents.

January 13, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Chance to join our volunteer team for flagship Nationals

Do you want to play a key role at the flagship event of English table tennis? If so, why not volunteer at the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships?

January 12, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Nominate a Batonbearer for the Commonwealth Games!

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has today launched a search to find 2,022 Batonbearers for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in England.

January 11, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Leagues: It’s time to enter the Centenary ELCC – free of charge!

There is still time for leagues to take advantage of free entry into the Centenary English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC).

January 11, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Applications sought for Table Tennis England CEO

Table Tennis England has begun the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive.

January 11, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Hawks win crucial cup clash

It was the final series of Group matches in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Cup and, of all of them, Group B proved the closest and hardest-fought, with none of the four teams staying unbeaten but each one picking up at least one win.

January 10, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Nationals tickets on sale – claim your discount!

Tickets are now on sale for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships – with a special Early Bird Discount of 20% for our members who buy before January 24th!

January 10, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Leaders get a favour from club-mates

Netts D did their C team a favour in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League – by beating the only team within shouting distance of the C team in top spot.

January 10, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Top seeds lead the qualifiers for Nationals

Top seeds Andrew Baggaley and Scarlett Anders lived up to top billing as they won the Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals Qualifying Tournament in Nottingham, leading a total of 28 players who sealed their places alongside England's elite for the Nationals 'proper'.

January 9, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Treble for London Academy at Jack Petchey finals

After a two-year wait, the Jack Petchey London Schools Table Tennis Finals were back - and eight team titles were decided on a thrilling day at the University of East London's Sportsdock.

January 8, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

How YOU can be part of our Centenary celebrations

Our centenary celebrations are in full swing and there is still time to get your name in our fantastic commemorative book, or enter the ballot to join us at our Centenary Gala Dinner!

January 6, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Baggaley in the field for Nationals qualifiers

Andrew Baggaley heads a record entry for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament at the University of Nottingham this weekend.

January 4, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
News

Entries up and running for Swansea Open

As part of the ever-developing Swansea University table tennis programme, a yearly international Swansea Open, returning for its second year after a covid break, will take place on February 26-27 at the University’s Sketty Lane Sports Centre, home of the Welsh National Pool.

January 4, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Liberal move up

A thumping win and an unexpected defeat for their rivals has brought Liberal C firmly into the picture for promotion from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.

January 4, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Tokyo success and centenary celebrations

Paralympic medals, the launch of a landmark diversity strategy and the discovery of an amazing 1920s film about table tennis . . . it's all in the second part of our review of 2021.

December 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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 as pandemic restrictions eased . . . the first part of our review of 2021.

December 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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 battle against the coronavirus pandemic, will feature in a star-studded Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which will be shown on ITV later this month.

December 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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.

December 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Order our official book celebrating 100 years of English table tennis!

Table Tennis England is publishing a wonderful commemorative book capturing key moments, events, performances and people to mark our 100-year history - and you can place your order now!

December 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Board blogs: Priya Samuel

In the latest in our series of Board Blogs, Table Tennis England Director Priya Samuel talks about our commitment to equalities, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

December 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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 Commonwealth Games.

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British League

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. There is also an extended pilot in the County Championships which is now getting fully under way.

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & 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 Cup.

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & 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 one, played bottom team Black Notley B – and lost.

December 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Centenary Gala Dinner: Member ticket ballot opens

You can now register and apply for tickets to the Table Tennis England Centenary Gala Dinner.

December 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Watch: Level the Table grant scheme webinar

Guidance and frequently asked questions about out Level the Table grant scheme, which is designed to support organisations, communities and our new diversity and inclusion strategy.

December 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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.

December 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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 - and there are still a few days left to get your entry in!

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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
Featured

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. 

December 14, 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 Table Tennis England survey.

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Upsets aplenty at successful Cippenham 4 Star

The prestigious Cippenham Junior 4-Star Open, attracting many of the country’s top players, was a huge success and, such was the demand for places, that it was oversubscribed for the events played on Sunday.

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & 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 an immediate opportunity to inflict a revenge defeat on Second Division club-mates Windsor Buzzards.

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & 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 League.

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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 the ITTF Para Copa Costa Rica and fellow Pathway athletes Dan Bullen and Lee York took bronze in the men’s class 1-5 team.

December 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

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 bronze medals for Rob Davies (men’s class 1-3), Lee York (men’s class 4) and Ryan Henry (men’s class 8).

December 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker into quarter-finals in Dusseldorf

Sam Walker saved two match points as he got through his first tie at the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf in a deciding game - and he subsequently made it into the quarter-finals.

December 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Karen and Gorazd join ITTF Para Committee

Two key figures at British Para Table Tennis have been appointed to the International Table Tennis Federation's Para Committee.

December 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Watch: Amazing rediscovered film of table tennis pioneers

Amazing footage of some of the early greats of table tennis can today be broadcast publicly for the first time in more than 90 years.

December 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Success for England youngsters in Ulster

Maliha Baig won two golds and England posted a 1-2-3 in the Cadet Boys’ Singles event at the Ulster Open.

December 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford aims to build on recent positive displays

Liam Pitchford was pleased to break his WTT Cup Finals duck by reaching the quarter-finals and is now looking to build on the impressive form he has shown towards the end of this year.

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Davies ready for return to action in Costa Rica

Rio 2016 Paralympic champion Rob Davies heads a squad of five British athletes who will compete in the ITTF Para Copa Costa Rica from December 10-12.

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Alex makes light of age and experience gap with a treble

From the Coventry League comes an amazing illustration of why ours is truly a sport for all, for life.

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Mari secures a top-20 ‘Finn-ish’

Mari Baldwin's top-20 position was the best finish by a young England squad at the Finlandia Open.

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Sam and Joe weave magic for Merlins

It was a memorable week in their short table tennis careers for brothers Sam and Joe Plummer of Windsor Merlins in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, both juniors staying unbeaten in their team’s two matches of the week.

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford finds no way past Wang at WTT Finals

Liam Pitchford went out at the hands of China's Wang Chuqin in the quarter-finals of the WTT Cup Finals in Singapore.

December 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford through to quarter-finals after comeback

Liam Pitchford turned around his match against Jang Woojin to win a deciding game and go through to the quarter-finals of the WTT Cup Finals in Singapore.

December 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Wong sinks England team-mate Payet at Finlandia Open

Mari Baldwin and Jasmin Wong reached the quarter-finals as the Finlandia Open got under way with the under-21 competitions.

December 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford primed for WTT season finale

England No 1 Liam Pitchford heads to the season-ending WTT Cup Finals in good heart after narrowly missing out on the medals at the World Championships in Houston.

December 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Chance for coaches to join the GB pathway

A new elite apprenticeship scheme aims to create a network of coaches with the skills and expertise to help prepare Great Britain’s best young players for top-level competition.

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Free entry to Centenary English Leagues Cup Competitions

England's oldest table tennis competition has been renamed for our Centenary season - and leagues can now enter for free!

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Membership latest: Thousands returning to our sport

The vast majority of Table Tennis England members are returning to the sport as league seasons get into full swing – plus, find out more about the benefits of membership for you and our sport.

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Life-saving advice and resources for clubs

Access important health and safety and First Aid resources for your club, plus enter a draw to secure match-funding for a defibrillator.

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Creating an inclusive culture in clubs

You may have heard terms like value inclusive cultures and positive impact. The field of Diversity & Inclusion in sports is rapidly evolving, faster than it ever has. In fact, it is transforming the landscape of the sports and society but what is Diversity & Inclusion and why is it important? 

November 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitch and Paul targeting medals after near miss at Worlds

Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall believe a top-level medal could be just around the corner after they came within a match of the World Championships men's doubles semi-finals.

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Moregard ‘puts a hex’ on opponents with eye-catching bat

Sweden's Truls Moregard has exceeded most observers' expectations with a brilliant run to the World Championships men's singles final - wielding an eye-catching hexagonal bat.

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Adam leads Lions to first win

Adam Cuthbert is one of the most improved players in Division One of the Clacton & District League and this week he chalked up his second hat-trick of the season to lead the Nomads Lions to a vital first win in the current campaign.

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Second seeds end Pitchford & Drinkhall medal hopes

A medal was not to be, but Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall can hold their heads high after going out in the quarter-finals of the World Championships in Houston.

November 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford loses thriller, but there’s still the doubles!

Watch the highlights as Liam Pitchford came oh so close to defeating China's Liang Jingkun at the World Championships - and read about how Pitch and Paul Drinkhall reached the doubles quarter-finals!

November 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford rolls on into the last 16

Liam Pitchford is into the last 16 of the World Championships after seeing off Jonathan Groth in six pulsating games in Houston.

November 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Women’s kit regulations: ITTF to take forward our proposal

A Table Tennis England proposal asking the International Table Tennis Federation to work towards greater flexibility in women’s playing kit has passed with 94% support.

November 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford flies the flag but Ho and Walker exit

Liam Pitchford roared into the last 32 of the World Championships in Houston, but Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker were both beaten by higher-ranked opponents.

November 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Three through for England in Houston

Liam Pitchford, Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho all made it safely through their first singles matches at the World Championships in Houston today, but Paul Drinkhall is out.

November 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Butterfly England kit deal extended

Table Tennis England has signed a further extension to its agreement with its Official Clothing Supplier, Butterfly.

November 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Could you join our coach tutor and assessor team?

Would you like to take your career to another level by becoming a part of our Coach Developer team?

November 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Pride of Table Tennis Awards are open!

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Pride of Table Tennis Awards, which recognise and honour the outstanding volunteers in our sport.

November 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

World Championships preview: England stars’ views, plus the draw

England’s quartet have been handed mixed draws ahead of the World Championships, which starts in Houston tomorrow.

November 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Rayne flattered by scoreline

If ever there was a match result that didn’t reflect the match in the Braintree Table Tennis League, it was Rayne A’s 8-1 win over Black Notley A.

November 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & Dist: Beckham on the Mark for Brotherhood

Brotherhood D eased their way up the table in Division Two of the Clacton & District League, chalking up a second 7-3 win in as many weeks, this time against Windsor Kestrels.

November 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Medal for ITTF Foundation at Sport Business Awards

The ITTF Foundation picked up a bronze medal at the Sport Business Awards 2021, but Table Tennis England missed out on a medal.

November 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Local heroes: Youngsters praised for helping stricken opponent

Two quick-thinking teenagers have been praised for rushing to the aid of an opponent who collapsed during a local league match.

November 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Nationals qualifying: Earn your spot among the elite

The chance to take on the best players in England in Commonwealth Games year is the incentive for those entering the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament.

November 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Fancy a trip across the border for competition?

A number of English players have already entered the Gerald Watkins Blaenau Gwent Open - and there are still a few places available.

November 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Entry requirements change for Junior Nationals

The entry requirements for players to compete at the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet, U17 and Junior National Championships this season have changed.

November 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Table Tennis England seeking interim CEO

Table Tennis England has appointed an executive search company to assist with the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer.

November 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Netts mean business in title quest

Netts A have made it clear to their rivals that they are going all out to win their first Braintree Table Tennis League title since 2015.

November 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: Generation game ends all-square

The old hands of Nomads Leopards met the new boys of Brotherhood F in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, with the meeting of experience and youth ending in an honourable draw.

November 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Cheshire Schools: Winners book Zone Final places

The Cheshire Schools Table Tennis Team Event, covering Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire East, Halton and Warrington, was held on Tuesday 9th November at the Halton Table Tennis Centre.

November 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Gold star Mari leads England to Home Nations title

Mari Baldwin won all her matches and came away with three gold medals to spearhead England’s overall victory at the Home Nations International over the weekend.

November 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

English duo go out in group stage

Denise Payet and Matthew Daish did not make it through the group stage at the European Under-21 Championships in Spa, Belgium.

November 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Our Jack has an eye for a bargain!

Table Tennis England Programmes Activator Jack Grundy wheeled and dealed his way to a profit on the BBC's hit daytime antiques show Bargain Hunt.

November 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
National

FireSport event is a success

The FireSport UK national table tennis champions have been crowned after a day of competition at the Britannia Leisure Centre in north London.

November 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

English youngsters move up world rankings

Several English players feature inside the top 100 on the latest WTT youth rankings, including Kacper Piwowar who rises back into the top 10 of the under-11 category after his bronze medal at the recent WTT Youth Contender event in Lignano.

November 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Four team medals for GB in France

The British Para Table Tennis team picked up four team medals on the final day of the SQY French Para Open in Saint Quentin en Yvelines.

November 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Kin to cook up a table tennis storm on cult TV show

British League player Kin Fung Chan will serve up table tennis as well as fine food when he appears on Channel 4’s hit show Come Dine With Me next week.

November 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Club Audit 2021: What you told us and what we are doing

Nine out of 10 table tennis clubs are back in action after the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, and 95% have the capacity to welcome new members, according to the findings of our Club Audit.

November 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker sets a date with Chinese pair

Sam Walker and doubles partner Aleksandr Khanin made it through to the men's doubles quarter-finals at the WTT Contender Novo Mesto in Slovenia.

November 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Sport England funding for table tennis clubs passes £500,000

More than £500,000 has been awarded to table tennis clubs and organisations from the Sport England Return to Play Small Grants fund.

November 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Fliss strikes gold again!

Fliss Pickard took gold in the women’s class 6 singles in the SQY French Para Open in Saint Quentin en Yvelines today. Martin Perry, Dan Bullen, Alex Bland and Kim Daybell were also among the medals.

November 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker picks up double before defeat in Slovenia

Sam Walker went out in the third qualifying round of the WTT Contender Novo Mesto in Slovenia today.

November 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Tsaptsinos and Bolton fall at first hurdle

There was no joy for English duo Maria Tsaptsinos or Emily Bolton at the WTT Contender Novo Mesko in Slovenia as both went out at the first qualifying round in singles and doubles.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Could YOU play a key role in British League?

Table Tennis England is looking for volunteers to fulfil key roles in both the Junior British League and Veterans' British League.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford leads way into Champions League quarters

Liam Pitchford spearheaded his Russian club UMMC's passage into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with four wins from five matches in the second group stage.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Notley open up a gap

While two of their main rivals continue to drop unexpected points, Black Notley C have established a commanding lead at the top of division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: Denyer treble puts Panthers on prowl

Nomads Panthers and Walton A fielded their strongest threesomes when they met this week in Division One of the Clacton & District League but it was reigning champions Panthers who prevailed to beat their title rivals 8-2 and move top of the embryonic League table.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Draycott and Wensum top the pile as JBL returns

Draycott and Wensum lead the respective boys’ and girls’ Premier Divisions after the first weekend of Junior British League action at Derby Arena.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

Catch up on our Centenary launch webinar

We have officially entered the centenary year of Table Tennis England - and our live webinar last night outlined all the celebrations we are planning during the 2021/22 season.

November 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Centenary

We are 100 – let the Centenary celebrations begin!

Today is the 100th birthday of the table tennis governing body in England and kicks off a season of celebration by Table Tennis England.

November 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Drinkhall edged out in deciding game

Paul Drinkhall suffered an agonising deciding-game defeat in his quarter-final at the WTT Contender Lasko event in Slovenia.

November 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Brilliant Drinkhall sinks Chinese star!

Paul Drinkhall picked up one of the most impressive victories of his career as he dismantled world No 7 Lin Gaoyuan of China at the WTT Contender Lasko event.

November 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Drinkhall earns crack at top-10 ace

Paul Drinkhall will face world No 7 Lin Gaoyuan of China at the WTT Contender Lasko event in Slovenia having successfully come through his first match.

November 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

English youngsters reach KO rounds at international events

Louis Price, Ben Piggott and Joseph Hunter reached the knockout stages in two age groups at the WTT Youth Contender Szombathely in Hungary, with Naphong Boonyaprapa doing so in one age group. Meanwhile, Megan Jones reached the main draw at the WTT Youth Contender Senec in Slovakia.

November 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

McBeath shoots down top-100 player

David McBeath picked up a superb win over a top-100 player on his return to international competition at the WTT Contender Lasko event in Slovenia.

November 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Level the Table: How to apply for grants up to £2,500

Applications open today for Table Tennis England’s new Level the Table Grant Scheme, which offers support to organisations creating opportunities for people to participate in... Continue reading

November 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Daybell focused on Birmingham as he returns to table

Doctor and two-time Paralympian Kim Daybell, who put his table tennis career on hold to work on the NHS frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic, returns to competitive action in the French Para Open next week.

November 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Juniors ready for return to British League action

The long wait is over as the Juniors are the last section of British League to get back into action after the pandemic restrictions.

November 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Patterson hits a treble top at Preston Grand Prix

Mollie Patterson had a fantastic weekend at the Preston Grand Prix, barely putting a foot wrong as she won three singles titles – the Under-21s and Band 1 as well as the blue riband Women’s Singles.

November 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Surprise results thrown up in cup

The opening round of the knock-out cups usually produces fairly unmemorable results in the Braintree Table Tennis League but this season’s crop included the unexpected on more than one occasion.

November 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: All square between big two

Brotherhood C and Lawford locked horns this week in the first meeting of leading teams in Division Two of the Clacton & District League but the battle of the big beasts ended all-square with honours even.

November 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Connie Warren: Funeral details

Funeral and donation details for former England international Connie Warren, who died last month.

November 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Baldwin reaches quarter-finals in Italy

Mari Baldwin reached the quarter-finals and Jasmin Wong the last 16 as English girls competed at the WTT Youth Contender Lignano in Italy. Baldwin won... Continue reading

November 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Table Tennis England CEO Sara Sutcliffe to leave

Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe is leaving her role after more than eight years. She will step down at the end of this year to take up a similar position with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

October 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Research points to opportunities for women and girls’ participation

A major research project between Table Tennis England and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) has identified the main reasons why female players drop out of table tennis, and highlighted opportunities to provide better experiences to keep women and girls in the sport.

October 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Catch up on all our Black History Month podcasts

Listen back to our Black History Month podcasts, as a diverse range of personalities within our sport talk about their lived experiences and why it is important for diverse groups to have a voice in table tennis.

October 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Kacper bags semi-final spot in Italy

Kacper Piwowar was the standout, reaching the last four, as every English player competing at the WTT Youth Contender Lignano event made it through to the knockout stages.

October 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Weatherby powers to home 4* victory

The Tees Active Cleveland Junior 4 Star Table Tennis Championship took place at Thornaby Pavilion over the weekend, with Ormesby boys dominating the junior boys' singles, whilst Draycott were the most successful in the team events, winning three of the four events.

October 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Active Lives: Pandemic hits sport participation

The number of people playing table tennis unsurprisingly declined in the year to May 2021, according to the latest Active Lives survey by Sport England.

October 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Preston Grand Prix: Mabey goes for a double

Crawley GP Men's Singles winner Sam Mabey will head to Preston for the second stop of the 2021/22 circuit looking to repeat the feat.

October 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Rayne shine to open up a lead

After a series of roundabout results, Rayne E have emerged at the head of division three in the Braintree Table Tennis League.

October 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: Evergreen Doug keeps winning

Doug Green has been baffling and bemusing opponents in the Clacton & District Table Tennis League with his unorthodox, back-from-the-table, languid defensive style for more seasons than most can remember.

October 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 122: Wonderful discovery from the 1940s!

Sometimes there is the most wonderful discovery and record of former times and such was the case when Bob Janes contacted Table Tennis England as he had found some old negatives in his father-in-law’s attic – taken in January 1947!

October 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Top young players ready for Cleveland 4*

One of Britain’s leading Junior Table Tennis Championships, the Tees Active Cleveland Junior 4 Star Championship takes place at Thornaby Pavilion this weekend with a strong entry from all parts of the country.

October 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Clubs feature strengthens LinQ with members

A new feature in LinQsport is providing an opportunity for table tennis clubs to improve the way they communicate with, and organise events for, their members.

October 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Time to have your say in our Competition Review

Pinned article: Now is the time to make your views count in our survey about the future structure of table tennis competitions in England.

October 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England’s Kacper earns place in elite Euro squad

Kacper Piwowar has been selected to join the elite European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) under-13 squad for 2022.

October 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Dennison and Engelson put Fusion top of WBL

Fusion hold a slender one-point lead at the top of the Women’s British League, Premier Division after they edged out defending champions Joola Plymouth in the final round of matches on weekend one.

October 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England coach Jenkins picked for international mentor role

England coach Ryan Jenkins has been chosen to mentor two female Asian coaches by the ITTF.

October 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Surprise defeat for leaders

The tightness at the top of the Braintree Table Tennis League has got tighter after a surprise defeat for leaders Rayne A.

October 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District League: Magpies are grounded

It’s been an unfortunate and unexpected start to the season for Windsor Magpies in Division Three of the Clacton & District League.

October 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bland & perry make the podium in Spain

Martin Perry and Alex Bland followed up their singles medals by taking bronze in the men’s class 6-7 team event on the final day of the ITTF Costa Brava Spanish Para Open in Platja d’Aro.

October 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Spanish gold for resilient Pickard

Fliss Pickard staged a tremendous comeback from 2-0 down against Katarzyna Marszal to beat the former World champion from Poland 3-2 in the final match of the women’s class 6 round-robin singles event at the ITTF Costa Brava Spanish Para Open in Platja d’Aro today.

October 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Remembering 100 years, Angelica Rozeanu biography now available

Celebrating one hundred years since her birth on Saturday 15th October 1921, the book Great Triumphs, Great Pain – the Life of Angelica Rozeanu is now available.

October 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Young England players selected for international events

Fourteen young players will represent England on the international stage at the upcoming European Under-21 Championships and Senior Home Countries International.

October 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Connie Warren, England international

A heart of gold, a loyal friend and a player who delighted in leading officials a merry dance but always with a twinkle in his eye: former England international, Connie Warren, died on October 12th aged 81.

October 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Why we are proposing changes to international kit rules

Fresh from updating our domestic regulations regarding women’s playing kit, Table Tennis England is asking the International Table Tennis Federation to follow suit worldwide.

October 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
International

GB Junior Squad moves a step closer

The first step towards formalising a new GB Junior Squad has been taken, with the publication of a selection policy.

October 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Para squad members aim to reign in Spain

Performance squad athletes Fliss Pickard and Martin Perry head a team of 11 British Para table tennis team athletes who are competing in this week’s ITTF Costa Brava Spanish Para Open in Platja d’Aro from October 14-16.

October 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Quartet selected for historic Worlds

Four England players will head to a historic World Championships in Houston next month.

October 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Clothing rule change helps female players

Rules governing playing kit for competitions in England are being made more flexible in response to feedback from female players.

October 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Plymouth eye title defence as WBL returns

Joola Plymouth launch a belated defence of their Women's British League title as the competition makes its post-pandemic return on the coming weekend.

October 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Alan helps Notley live up to Billing

Division two looks like being one of the most closely contested in this year’s Braintree Table Tennis League - and two of the main protagonists came up against each other in the league’s second week of fixtures.

October 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: James on the ball for Walton

Kevin James was on top form in the opening week of the season in Division One of the Clacton & District League, producing an early shock as Walton B inflicted an unexpected 6-4 defeat on Brotherhood A.

October 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

ReTrain to ReTain: New funding available for coaches

As part of their Great Coaching Comeback campaign, UK Coaching in partnership with CIMSPA and EMDUK, has launched a new initiative ReTrain to ReTain, funded by Sport England.

October 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Helping coaches take their skills to the next Level

Today we launch our revamped Level 2 Lead Coach qualification, providing the chance for coaches to upgrade their skills and help players of all abilities to develop their games.

October 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Hannah had mental health in Mind during marathon effort

Table Tennis England’s Marketing and Communications Manager Hannah Holland was among those pounding the streets for the London Marathon last weekend, raising money for a great cause.

October 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Supporting Parents in Sport Week 2021

Keeping children safe in sport is the focus of the sixth annual Parents in Sport Week, beginning today.

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Perfect weekend for Team Bribar as VBL returns

Team Bribar opened a handy lead in the men's Premier Division, but it is tight at the top of the women's Premier after weekend one of the Veterans' British League in Derby.

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

No joy for England duo in Serbia

Max Radiven and Felix Thomis were both knocked out in the group stages of the WTT Youth Contender Belgrade.

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Champions beaten in opener

The Braintree Table Tennis League’s fixture chart pitched last season’s top two into battle in its first week – and it was the champions who came off second best.

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

English hopes ended by Denmark

England were knocked out of the European Championships by Denmark in the deciding game of the deciding match of their quarter-final.

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
National

Karen re-elected to sports industry group

Karen Tonge MBE has been re-elected deputy chair of the Games and Sport Division of the Sport & Recreation Alliance.

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Awards recognition for our covid response

Table Tennis England’s Ready to Return covid-19 campaign has been shortlisted for a major award.

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Black History Month Podcast: Juliet Bertie

As Black History Month begins, today we launch our series of podcasts to celebrate the huge contribution made by Black people to our sport.

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England into quarter-finals with 3-0 victory over Slovakia

England are into the quarter-finals of the European Championships in Romania after topping their group thanks to a 3-0 victory over Slovakia today.

September 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford seals win after Walker fights back from the brink

Liam Pitchford's double clinched a 3-2 victory for England over Serbia at the European Championships, but only after Sam Walker had saved three match points in the fourth match.

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Drinkhall remains on Athletes Commission

Paul Drinkhall has been re-nominated as a member of the ETTU Athletes Commission.

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Veterans ready for return of British League

After a wait of more than 18 months, British League showpiece weekends return to the calendar with a bumper Veterans' competition held across two venues this weekend.

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England unable to build on Tin-Tin’s victory at Euros

Tin-Tin Ho won the opening match for England against Poland in their second and final European Championships group match today, but the team was beaten 3-1 overall to leave them bottom of the group.

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Narrow defeats for English trio as Sweden win opener

It was a frustrating opening day for England’s women at the European Championships in Romania as they were defeated in a close match by Sweden.

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Aldridge and Cochrane battle to titles

The traditional curtain-raiser to the table tennis season in Northamptonshire took place earlier this month at the Westfield Table Tennis Club in Wellingborough when 18 young athletes gathered to compete in the 2021-22 Northants County Junior, Cadet and Girls Invitation Tournament.

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Liberal target record title win

Liberal A head into the new Braintree Table Tennis League season looking to equal the record for the most consecutive division one titles.

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Previous winners in field for Crawley Grand Prix

The long wait is over and the first Grand Prix in almost two years takes place at the K2 venue in Crawley on the weekend of September 18-19. 

September 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Fighter Kacper has to settle for silver

Kacper Piwowar became England's first finalist at any level of WTT event as he reached the Under-11 Boys' gold medal match at the WTT Youth Contender Varazdin.

September 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Keep your Celebrations going and win a prize!

Table Tennis England staff held their Celebration Fortnight tournament - and dozens more events are taking place up and down the country to mark our Return To The Table campaign. 

September 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Six are still Contenders after reaching knockout stage

Six English boys have made it through the group stage to reach the knockout rounds of the WTT Youth Contender Varazdin, but the England girls competing in Slovenia did not have such a successful time.

September 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Recharged Pitchford ready for crack at the Top

Liam Pitchford says a much-needed break, followed by quality practice in familiar surroundings, has him in good shape to face the new season, starting with the Europe Top 16 next weekend.

September 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Entries open for Preston Grand Prix

Entries are now open for the Preston Grand Prix, the second stop of the 2021/22 circuit.

September 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Table tennis joins show of Gratitude to our emergency services

Table Tennis England is supporting the Gratitude Games, a new sporting event to support the mental health of emergency service and NHS workers, which is today calling on the British public and businesses to donate to their fundraising appeal.

September 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Big developments on TT Leagues for new season

The start of the new season sees a major expansion of TT Leagues, both for clubs and leagues and for national competitions.

September 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Mayor all set for 24-hour table tennis marathon

Stratford-upon-Avon mayor and table tennis player Kevin Taylor is ready for a marathon effort in aid of charity.

September 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

England youngsters reach knockout stages at WTT events

England youngsters have been competing at two WTT Youth Contender events in Europe, with a number of athletes making it successfully through qualifying into the main draws.

September 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Could you play a key role in our tournaments programme?

We are seeking a volunteer committee member to play a key role on our Tournament Approval Panel, which sanctions external events in line with Table Tennis England regulations, and coordinates the Table Tennis England competition calendar.

September 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Cicely Palmer, national elections scrutineer

Cicely Palmer, who played a key role in the AGM and election processes for Table Tennis England has died just a few weeks after her husband Jim, who was National Elections Scrutineer.

September 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Vecko toasts good health and medals from Tokyo

Reflecting on the most successful Paralympic Games in the modern era for the Paralympics GB table tennis team with seven medals, Performance Director Gorazd Vecko admitted that the health of his team had been more of a priority coming into Tokyo than the results.

September 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Silver lining for Bayley and Karabardak

Will Bayley and Paul Karabardak could not quite reproduce the heroics of their emotional semi-final win against Spain in today’s men’s class 6-7 team gold medal match, but they still went down fighting against a very strong Chinese team.

September 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

One week left for NJL entries

The deadline for entries to the National Junior League 2021/22 is next Friday, September 10th and there are still places available at some venues.

September 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Join our Celebration Fortnight and you could win a prize!

It's our Celebration Fortnight and all over the country people are taking part in special events to mark the #ReturnToTheTable.

September 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Key GB roles for Ryan Jenkins and Evie Collier

Ryan Jenkins and Evie Collier have been appointed to key roles in British table tennis following an open recruitment process.

September 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Don’t forget the benefits of membership!

As clubs and leagues around the country prepare to get into the full swing of the new season, we’d like to remind everyone of the benefits of our Compete and Compete Plus membership categories.

September 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bayley and Karabardak win thriller to reach final

Will Bayley and Paul Karabardak produced a superb performance to reach the final of the men’s class 6-7 team event at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium this evening.

September 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

China too strong as GB trio have to settle for bronze

The men’s class 8 team of Aaron McKibbin, Billy Shilton and Ross Wilson will take bronze after going down fighting in their semi-final against China today.

September 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: Most players return for new season

There will be 28 teams competing in the 2021-22 season of the Clacton and District League. Although this is two fewer than finished the interrupted season two years ago, the Management Committee has been encouraged that most players decided to re-join for the new season.

August 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Debutant Shilton among guaranteed medallists for GB

The ParalympicsGB table tennis team is guaranteed another two medals from the team events after reaching the semi-finals in the men’s class 6-7 and men’s class 8 events.

August 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bailey & Shackleton secure landmark medal

In a morning session at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium that typified the fighting spirit of the ParalympicsGB table tennis team Sue Bailey and Megan Shackleton secured the fifth medal of these Games for the team – and the first for Bailey at her sixth Paralympics.

August 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bayley proud despite missing gold

Will Bayley produced a typically gutsy performance in the final of the men’s class 7 singles at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today but had to settle for silver.

August 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Sibley out of retirement to fire England to Euros!

‘Supersub’ Kelly Sibley won her first competitive match after more than three years’ retirement as England women qualified for the European Team Championships.

August 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Emotional Bayley to go for gold again

Defending champion Will Bayley came through a nail-biting semi-final today to reach his third consecutive Paralympic singles final and will go for gold again tomorrow in men’s class 7 against the world No 1 from China Yan Shuo.

August 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Awesome foursome guaranteed medals in Tokyo

On a memorable day for the ParalympicsGB table tennis team four players including men’s class 7 defending champion Will Bayley reached the semi-finals in their respective singles events to guarantee themselves at least a bronze medal.

August 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Matthews and Karabardak through to knockouts

Thomas Matthews and Paul Karabardak made it a good morning for ParalympicsGB as they won their final group matches to make it through to the quarter-finals of the men’s class 1 and men’s class 6 singles respectively.

August 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Coaching courses filling fast – don’t miss out!

Demand is high for our range of Level 1 Session Coach courses around the country – but spaces are still available on a small number of courses this autumn.

August 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ParalympicsGB trio through to quarter-finals

Paralympic champion Will Bayley, Jack Hunter-Spivey and Joshua Stacey all made it through to the quarter-finals of their respective singles events in Tokyo in today's evening session.

August 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England women set for Euros qualifying campaign

England women have been drawn against Lithuania and Finland for the Gazprom 2021 European Teams Championships Qualification Stage 1- B tournament being held in Serbia from tomorrow.

August 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How LinQsport can help you #ReturntotheTable

As the country opens up again for exercise and sport, start creating your LinQups today in the LinQsport App! Don’t forget to #ReturntotheTable.

August 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Hunter-Spivey and Matthews impress in Tokyo

Impressive wins for Jack Hunter-Spivey and Tom Matthews on his Paralympic debut were just two of the highlights of some great performances by the ParalympicsGB table tennis team today.

August 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Historic moment for Walker after doubles victory

Sam Walker has become the first English player to win a doubles title on the international circuit since the advent of the ITTF World Tour in 1996.

August 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bayley starts Paralympics defence with victory

Paralympic champion Will Bayley began the defence of his men’s class 7 singles title in Tokyo this evening with a 3-1 win against 22-year-old Maksym Chudzicki from Poland.

August 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Have your say in our Centenary Conversation

As Table Tennis England prepares its centenary programme, we are now calling on clubs and individual members to get involved.

August 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Wilson and McKibbin get wins on the board

World and Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson secured the first win for the ParalympicsGB table tennis team in the morning session on the first day of the tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today

August 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Sam Walker reaches Czech Open final!

Sam Walker has a chance to make English table tennis history tomorrow after reaching the Men's Doubles final at the Czech Open, alongside Truls Moregard of Sweden.

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Inaugural Parkinson’s event a big success

Jan Fuller and Gary Lee both won a gold and a silver at the inaugural Ping Pong Parkinson UK Championship, held at St Neots TTC.

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Make friends and keep fit when you Return to the Table!

When you get back to playing table tennis, you can do so with confidence and motivation, no matter what your age or experience!

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Paralympians are raring to go, says Vecko

British Para Table Tennis Team Performance Director Gorazd Vecko is quietly confident that his athletes are as well prepared as they can be for the Paralympics.

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Wetherill withdrawn from Paralympics

David Wetherill has been withdrawn from the Tokyo Paralympics following an unspecified breach of the British Para Table Tennis code of conduct.

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Three English athletes make progress in Czech Open

Tin-Tin Ho is into the last 16 of the Czech Open, but Sam Walker and Maria Tsaptsinos are out of the singles. All three athletes are still in the doubles competitions.

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Graham finds a novel lockdown project

Graham Frankel has stepped into the world of fiction for his second lockdown book, Kate's Progress, which charts the rise of a girl who becomes obsessed with table tennis.

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
National

Keegan measures up to half-marathon challenge

Table Tennis England Schools Officer Keegan Barstow conquered a hilly half-marathon and raised hundreds of pounds for charity in the process.

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Tsaptsinos joins Ho and Walker in Czech main draw singles

Maria Tsaptsinos made it through to the main draw of the women’s singles at the ITTF Czech Open, and three English doubles pairings also won through the qualifying stage.

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Experience will stand Paralympians in good stead

Experience of previous Games is the key for four British players who complete the ParalympicsGB squad for Tokyo.

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Proud Bailey leads experienced quartet into Tokyo campaign

Sue Bailey, David Wetherill, Paul Karabardak and defending champion Will Bayley will total no fewer than 18 Paralympic appearances between them when they compete in Tokyo.

August 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Join our celebration fortnight and win big prizes!

As our Return to the Table campaign gathers pace, there's still time to join the list of clubs, leagues and other organisations around the country which are planning a special event during our celebration fortnight!

August 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford knocked out in Budapest

Top seed Liam Pitchford was knocked out of the WTT Contender Budapest tournament in the quarter-finals by German opponent Kilian Ort.

August 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Debutants excited to take Paralympic stage

Four Paralympic Games debutants are relishing their first experience on the biggest stage of all as they prepare to enter the arena in Tokyo next week.

August 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford into WTT Budapest quarter-finals

Liam Pitchford turned up the power in the fourth set to complete a 3-1 victory over Aleksandr Khanin in the last 16 of the WTT Contender Budapest event.

August 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Board blogs: Steve Kemish

In the latest in our series of Board Blogs, Table Tennis England Senior Independent Director Steve Kemish describes the 'two hats' he wears on the Board.

August 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford and Payet advance in Hungary

Liam Pitchford and Denise Payet have made progress at the WTT Contender event in Budapest, but Tin-Tin Ho was defeated by the second seed.

August 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Charlie’s passion lives on in coaching grant scheme

Keith ‘Charlie’ Childs’ lifelong passion for coaching is reflected in a new grant scheme launched in his memory.

August 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Tees Sport and Butterfly confirm continued support of British Para Table Tennis

Butterfly and Tees Sport, the UK’s premier suppliers of table tennis equipment, has today confirmed that it will continue to support the British Para Table Tennis Team with a contract that will supply the team with Butterfly clothing and equipment beyond Paris 2024.

August 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Champion Davies ruled out of Paralympics by injury

Great Britain's Rob Davies will not be defending his men’s class 1 gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics later this month because of a shoulder injury.

August 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Follow England’s stars on the world stage with WTT app

World Table Tennis has launched a new app which will deliver non-stop news from the international circuit and allow supporters to keep up to date with England's stars as they compete internationally.

August 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

National award for Ping Pong Parlours!

Our Ping Pong Parlour initiative has won a prestigious national award from ukactive – and the TT Kidz programme has been highly commended.

August 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Renewals and donations mount up – thank you all!

We’d like to thank all members who have already signed up for the new season, and those who have made additional donations to support the sport's development.

August 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Payet joins Olympians for return to international circuit

Liam Pitchford, Tin-Tin Ho and Denise Payet are back on the international circuit at the WTT Contender Budapest event, which starts in the Hungarian capital on Sunday.

August 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Catch up on our Annual Conference

Catch up on the online Annual Conference, including the presentation of our annual Honours and presentations on Return to the Table, the Competition Review, our centenary and TT Fast Format.

August 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Entries open for Crawley Grand Prix

Entries are now open for the first Grand Prix of the new season, in Crawley on the weekend of September 18-19.

August 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Helping youngsters get back to the table

Our Return to the Table campaign is all about getting players back to enjoying table tennis as covid restrictions lift, and encouraging people to try the sport for the first time – this week we are focusing on the younger generation.

August 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Annual Review 2020-21: Your questions answered

Download the agenda and find out how to join tonight's Annual Conference - plus read our responses to members' questions about out Annual Review.

August 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Season-opening rankings and ratings published

The opening rankings and ratings for the 2021/22 season have been published.

August 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Double Olympic team gold for China

China celebrated a memorable, if predictable, double gold medal triumph as the Olympic Games table tennis drew to a close in Tokyo today.

August 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

We’re committed to highest standards of Safeguarding

Ahead of Safe Sport Day on Sunday, Table Tennis England is pleased to announce the completion of a Safeguarding Team.

August 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Join our Annual Conference

The Table Tennis England Annual Conference will be held online from 7.30-9.30pm on Tuesday August 10th, including presentation of the annual Honours.

August 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Topspin Sports to be official ball supplier for 2021/22

Topspin Sports has been named as the official ball supplier for Table Tennis England’s leading national events for the 2021/22 season.

August 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Competitions: Changes come into effect for new season

With the start of the new season on August 1, a number of important changes to the competitions and events structure have kicked in.

August 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New season: Phone lines now open for renewals

Phone lines are now open for Table Tennis England members wishing to renew for the 2021/22 season.

August 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Hunter reaches main draw in Croatia

Joseph Hunter was the only English player to make it out of the group stage in the Cadet singles competitions at the European Youth Championships in Croatia.

August 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ma Long completes golden double

Ma Long became the first man to defend his Olympic Men's Singles table tennis title as he beat compatriot Fan Zhendong 4-2 (11-4, 10-12, 11-8, 11-9, 3-11, 11-7) in Tokyo.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Olympic reflections: Gavin Evans

Coach Gavin Evans reflects on his Tokyo Olympics experience.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Olympic reflections: Tin-Tin Ho

Tin-Tin Ho reflects on her Tokyo Olympics experience.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Olympic reflections: Paul Drinkhall

Paul Drinkhall reflects on his Tokyo Olympics experience.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Olympic reflections: Liam Pitchford

Liam Pitchford reflects on his Tokyo Olympic Games experience.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Team GB athletes reflect on the Olympics

Team GB athletes Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho and coach Gavin Evans have been reflecting on their Tokyo Olympics experience.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

It’s 100 days until our 100th birthday!

The countdown is on to the special day when the ETTA/Table Tennis England turns 100 - and we are calling on the table tennis community to get involved in the celebrations!

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

England girls claim top-20 place

England's cadet girls will finish in the top 20 at the European Youth Championships in Croatia, while the boys have ended in 31st place.

July 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

What you told us about women and girls’ participation

A major research project between Table Tennis England and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) has identified the main reasons why female players drop out of table tennis, and highlighted opportunities to provide better experiences to keep women and girls in the sport.

July 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Are you ready to Return to the Table?

Are you ready to get back to table tennis with confidence, passion and motivation? Today, Table Tennis England launches its Return to the Table campaign.

July 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Cadet squad changes for European Youth Championships

The England Cadet team for the European Youth Championships has been changed as a result of positive covid tests.

July 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford and Drinkhall out of Olympics

Liam Pitchford lamented missed chances and Paul Drinkhall spoke of lapses in concentration as both exited the Olympics in the last 32 of the men’s singles today.

July 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Still time to enter Ping Pong Parkinson Nationals

The entry deadline for the inaugural Ping Pong Parkinson National Championship has been extended.

July 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Superb Drinkhall into the last 32 in Tokyo!

Paul Drinkhall put in a brilliant performance to defeat Robert Gardos 4-1 and move into the third round of the Olympic men’s singles.

July 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Paul weathers the storm to go through

Paul Drinkhall is through to the second round of the Olympics after a tough match against an emotional opponent.

July 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Tin-Tin’s positive despite Olympic defeat

Tin-Tin Ho's Olympic debut ended in defeat but she says she was proud of the way she performed against Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra of India.

July 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Bardsley knocked out to end English interest

Charlotte Bardsley was beaten in the last 32 of the Junior Girls' Singles to end English interest in the first phase of the European Youth Championships in Croatia.

July 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Message from our Chairman, Sandra Deaton

Our Chairman Sandra Deaton outlines how we are helping our individual members, clubs and leagues to return to the table with confidence and why your support is so important to the sport in this country.

July 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Bardsley and Baldwin carry English hopes

Charlotte Bardsley made a confident start to her Junior Girls' Singles campaign at the European Youth Championships in Croatia - and she and Mari Baldwin are also into the latter stages of the Doubles.

July 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Olympic draw: Tin-Tin and Paul in action on Saturday

Find out details of the Olympic Games draws and hear from our three athletes in Tokyo!

July 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Priya delighted as UK hosts women’s sport group

Table Tennis England Director Priya Samuel helped the UK to succeed in its bid to host the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport.

July 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

TT Kidz is back! Here’s how to book your place

TT Kidz, our programme which provides a fun, engaging and inspiring table tennis experience for children aged 7-to-11 is back, with 28 venues to deliver the initiative from October.

July 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Catch up on Ask us Anything

If you missed our Ask us Anything event, where a panel of Table Tennis England Board members answered questions posed by our members, you can now catch up.

July 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Lowly finish for boys despite back-to-back victories

England ended on a high with successive victories over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Lithuania, but still finished in 35th position in the Junior Boys’ Team event at the European Youth Championships in Croatia.

July 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Jim Palmer, national elections scrutineer

Tributes have been paid to Jim Palmer, Table Tennis England National Elections Scrutineer, who has passed away after a short illness.

July 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Team GB in final practice mode in Japan

The Great Britain table tennis squad has arrived safely in Japan ahead of the delayed Olympic Games, which open in Tokyo on Friday. 

July 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

AGM Resolutions: Your guide to the changes voted through

Resolutions concerning Elected Directors, Company Members, Vice-Presidents and the England performance pathway were among those approved at the Table Tennis England AGM on Saturday.

July 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Podcast: How purposeful practice makes perfect

The final episode in our series of performance podcasts is out today - and the subject is purposeful practice.

July 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Online membership renewals are open

Online membership renewals have opened for the 2021/22 season, with membership fees frozen for the fourth successive year.

July 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Templates for clubs and coaches

Download documents to help you plan for a safe return.

July 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Changes to European Youth Championships squad

The England squad for the European Youth Championships beginning in Croatia tomorrow has been reshaped due to a combination of positive covid tests and isolation requirements.

July 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Membership survey: What you told us; what we are doing

The results of our annual membership survey show that the majority of our members intend to return to the sport either as soon as possible or in time for the new season.

July 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Birmingham 2022: Local ticket ballot open

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is coming to the West Midlands next summer, and from 14 to 30 July, people who live in the region can apply for tickets in an exclusive ballot by registering for an account at birmingham2022.com.  

July 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Board blogs: Sandra Deaton

Welcome to our new series of blogs by Table Tennis England Directors. It is a great privilege for me to be able to communicate with you by writing the first in this series.

July 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

TT Memberships ready to go to next level

Table Tennis England today announces a series of improvements to our TT Memberships platform, in conjunction with our partners Sport:80 and to celebrate the anniversary of our partnership.

July 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Gloucester Grand Prix cancelled

The Gloucester Grand Prix scheduled for July 24-25 has been cancelled due to a large number of player withdrawals.

July 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Return to the Table campaign launches soon!

Join us in supporting players, coaches, volunteers and officials to ‘Return to the Table’, a table tennis campaign set to launch on 26th July and run through to 27th September to give confidence, motivate and invoke passion to get back to playing, coaching, volunteering or officiating.

July 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Podcast: Pitchford, Cooke and Evans on the England Pathway

Listen to Liam Pitchford, Alan Cooke and Gavin Evans, who discuss the developing England Performance Pathway.

July 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Hunter and Ellis top the Cadet podiums

Joseph Hunter and Bethany Ellis took the Cadet gold medals on day two of the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships.

July 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Bardsley and Stevens lift Junior titles

Maxim Stevens was crowned Junior Boys champion and Charlotte Bardsley took the girls' title at the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships at the University of Warwick today.

July 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Live streaming moves to Facebook

Due to technical difficulties beyond our control, we regret that we will be unable to live-stream the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships on Recast this weekend and will instead be on Facebook.

July 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Nationals: Junior Boys’ event redrawn

The Junior Boys' event at the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships has been redrawn after a number of players were forced to pull out because of covid isolation requirements. 

July 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Paul Drinkhall added to Team GB squad for Tokyo!

Paul Drinkhall has been added to the Team GB squad for the Tokyo Olympics! It will be the third Olympic appearance for Drinkhall after London 2012 and Rio 2016.

July 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Matt takes the England helm

Matt Stanforth will lead the England team into the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after stepping up to be Head of England Performance.

July 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Big plans for British table tennis!

British table tennis is set to enter an exciting new era, with the home nations coming together to deliver a new strategic vision on the back of UK Sport’s £1.35m investment into the Great Britain performance pathway.

July 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Could you fill key position in our tournament structure?

We are seeking a Chair of the Tournament Approval Panel, which sanctions external events in line with Table Tennis England regulations, and coordinates the Table Tennis England competition calendar.

July 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Help us Level the Table

Club representatives are invited to a consultation session to share, discuss and gather feedback on the recent work in developing the Level the Table strategy, which is the sport's strategy to improve diversity and inclusion within the sport.

July 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Podcast: Progressing through the England Pathway

England Performance Pathway coaches discuss how players transition between the different squads of the Pathway.

July 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Double delight for Sienna, Kacper and Alyssa

Kacper Piwowar, Alyssa Nguyen and Sienna Jetha took the titles on day two of the Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships to become double national champions, and there was a gold as well for Teagan Khazal.

July 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

First national champions for 16 months are crowned

Alyssa Nguyen was the first national champion to be crowned for 16 months as the Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships got under way today at the University of Warwick.

July 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

As Us Anything returns with chance to quiz Directors

Ask Us Anything is back – and our members have the chance to put their questions about any aspects of our sport to five Table Tennis England Directors.

July 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

MAG Clubs Development Report published

The report from the Members Advisory Group (MAG) on “TT Clubs in England – 2021 and beyond” has been published on the MAG pages of the TTE website.

July 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Team draw made for European Youth Championships

The England squads for the European Youth Championships have found out who they will be playing in the team events.

June 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Draw published for U10-U13 Nationals

The first national champions for 16 months will be crowned this weekend at the Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships.

June 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Don Parker to chair new performance committee

Don Parker will chair a new Table Tennis England board sub-committee which has been set up to provide strategic oversight of the England talent and performance programme.

June 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ping Pong Parlours in running for national award

Our Ping Pong Parlour initiative has joined TT Kidz on the shortlist for a prestigious ukactive Award. The programme has been shortlisted for the Activation Award.

June 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Podcast: How and why we created England Skills Awards

The England Skills Awards are the subject of the latest in our podcast series which goes inside Team England and the performance pathway.

June 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Annual Review – your chance to ask questions

The opportunity for members to ask questions about the Table Tennis England Annual Review has been extended until a week before the online Annual Conference.... Continue reading

June 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Drinkhall and Ho bow out to German seeds

Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho both exited to high-ranking German opposition as English interest in the European Championships ended in Warsaw today.

June 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Obituary: Hampshire and Waterside TTC stalwart John Fox

Waterside TTC in Southampton is mourning the passing of match secretary John Fox. Club Chairman Colin French here pays tribute:

June 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Drinkhall and Ho set up Germany clashes

Continuing the theme from football's European Championships, it's England v Germany all the way at the table tennis equivalent in Warsaw!

June 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

NCL and NJL entries now open

Entries for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2021/22 are now open.

June 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

TT Kidz in running for national award

TT Kidz has been shortlisted for a prestigious national sports award. Our initiative aimed at giving seven-to-11-year-olds a fun introduction to the sport has been named as a finalist in the ukactive Awards.

June 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker and Bardsley bow out of singles

Sam Walker and Charlotte Bardsley were both eliminated from their respective singles at the European Championships in Warsaw today - but both still have the doubles to aim for.

June 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Walker and Bardsley show fight at Euros

Sam Walker and Charlotte Bardsley bounced back from losing their opening singles matches to remain in contention to qualify for the knockout stage as the European Championships opened in Warsaw today.

June 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New date for Gloucester Grand Prix

The Gloucester Grand Prix has been rescheduled for July 24-25, subject to covid restrictions not being extended again.

June 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Inside Team England – podcast series launched

As international competitions resume, there is a busy time ahead for the England teams – and our new podcast series goes inside the pathway to find out how elite athletes of the present and future are created.

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Luckless Pitchford forced to withdraw from Europeans

Unlucky Liam Pitchford has been forced to miss the European Championships, as the rest of the England squad find out who they will be playing when the event starts tomorrow.

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Price and Patterson are cup champions

Louis Price and Mollie Patterson justified their top seedings as they won the respective gold medals at the Junior National Cup - the first national competition for 15 months.

June 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Top Juniors ready for the big return

The long wait is over as the first national table tennis event for 15 months finally takes place this weekend.

June 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Neil’s relishing chance to bring top events to England

Table Tennis England’s Head of Competitions and Events Neil Rogers is among a group of 16 people chosen from across the entire sport sector for the inaugural Event Leaders Programme.

June 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Steve’s steering our centenary celebrations!

A familiar face from the past is playing a key role as we plan the celebrations for the ETTA/Table Tennis England centenary season.

June 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Austin powers to Spinners triumph

17 players took part in the Horsham Spinners Junior 1 Star on 12th June at Horsham Spinners TTC. They were split into 2 Round Robin Bands based on national ranking points.

June 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ITTF seeks new committee members

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is looking for applications for six positions across its Finance and Audit Committee and Ethics Commission.

June 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

DiSE athletes on a roll after completing studies

Table Tennis England’s first cohort of 13 athletes have successfully completed the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme, earning 64 UCAS points through developing understanding and demonstrating practical application of various aspects that go into being an elite athlete. 

June 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford and Ho selected for Tokyo Olympics!

Tin-Tin Ho and Liam Pitchford are heading to the Tokyo Olympics with Team GB!

June 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Annual Review 2020/21 published

The Table Tennis England Annual Review has been published online and we are inviting questions from members ahead of the online AGM on July 17.

June 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
International

Sercer joins GB para coaching team

The British Para table tennis team has recruited leading international coach Matjaz Sercer to work with the athletes on its Pathway programme.

June 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Competition Review: Members to have input

Members of the table tennis community will have their chance to help shape the future competition landscape of the sport in the country through a major consultation this summer.

June 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

TT Fast Format is a new option for Leagues

Local Leagues looking to grow participation and rejuvenate their current structures have the chance to give TT Fast Format a try.

June 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

National Conference a big hit with delegates

The 2021 Table Tennis England National Conference and Pride of Table Tennis Awards ceremony, held online on Saturday, was a great success.

June 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Paralympic joy for Gilroy and Hunter-Spivey

British Para table tennis players Sue Gilroy and Jack Hunter-Spivey have secured qualification for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo by winning their respective events at the World Qualification Tournament in Lasko, Slovenia today.

June 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Pride of Table Tennis winners announced!

The superstar volunteers of our sport have been honoured at the Pride of Table Tennis Awards ceremony.

June 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Five in with a shot of booking Paralympic spots

After some great performances on day two of the Para table tennis World Qualification Tournament in Lasko, Slovenia five British athletes are still in with a chance of securing qualification for the Paralympic Games.

June 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Positive results for GB Para athletes

At the end of day one of the World Qualification Tournament in Lasko, Slovenia all seven British athletes are still in with a chance of securing qualification for the Paralympic Games.

June 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Three new Directors appointed to our Board

Kwadjo Adjepong, Ray James and Dr Emma Vickers have been appointed to the Board of Table Tennis England after an open recruitment process.

June 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Delegates set to flock to National Conference!

More than 100 delegates have signed up to attend Table Tennis England’s online 2021 National Conference and Pride of Table Tennis Awards ceremony on Saturday.

June 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Nationals qualifying fuelled by 4* events

Youngsters looking to earn their places at the Mark Bates Ltd 2021/22 Cadet & Junior National Championships will have ample opportunities to qualify via a 4* event. 

June 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bid launched to host Para Europeans in Sheffield

British Para Table Tennis has received approval from UK Sport, the UK government’s agency for major sporting events, to receive funding to bid for and, if successful, host the 2023 ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships.

June 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

TT Leagues: Huge range of updates announced

With the return to adult play this week and many Local Leagues beginning to make plans for the new season, we today announce some important developments to our TT Leagues platform.

June 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Eileen Allison, much-loved referee

Eileen Allison, a much-loved referee and stalwart of VETTS competitions, has died suddenly at the age of 68.

June 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Volunteer at the Commonwealth Games!

The search to find more than 13,000 volunteers for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has begun as applications open today to coincide with Volunteers’ Week.

June 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Webinar series to support clubs

Find out about upcoming Table Tennis England webinars for Clubs and Leagues, and watch previous webinars.

June 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Seven athletes bid to seal Tokyo places

Two-time Paralympian and NHS hero Kim Daybell is one of seven British Para table tennis players who will be bidding to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic Games when they compete in the World Qualification Tournament this week.

May 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Don’t miss our National Conference!

With less than a month to go until the virtual Club, Coach and Volunteer Conference, taking place on Saturday 5th June, we have revealed some exciting content that will form the day’s agenda.

May 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Squad complete for European Youth Championships

Three wildcard selections have completed the England squad for the European Youth Championships in Croatia in July.

May 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Actors sought for table tennis theatre play

A theatre company is seeking table tennis-playing actors to bring a play centred around the sport to life.

May 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Veterans’ world champion Fred Lockwood

Fred Lockwood, twice a veterans' world champion and also a double European champion, has died after a long illness.

May 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England squad announced for European Championships

England have named a five-strong squad for the European Championships due to take place in Warsaw from June 22-27.

May 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Five come through Junior play-offs to join squad

Five England Junior players have been added to the squad for the European Youth Championships after earning their place through a series of play-offs over the weekend.

May 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Community clubs get back to the table

The buzz for indoor table tennis is back as adults sessions restart at clubs up and down the country this week!

May 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Welcome to our Pride of Table Tennis partner and supporters!

Rocca Creative has signed up as the Principal Partner of the Pride of Table Tennis Awards and the Table Tennis England National Conference.

May 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Delight for county champions on return to play

Sunday 16 May was a great day for the young table tennis players across Northamptonshire as they finally had the opportunity to play some competitive table tennis for the first time since the March 2020

May 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Quartet earn place in squad for Europeans

Connor Green, Jakub Piwowar, Anna Green and Maliha Baig have booked their places in the England squad for the European Youth Championships via the Cadet play-offs.

May 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Cadet & Junior Nationals gets go-ahead

It is all systems go for the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships.

May 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Could you play a key role in tournament management?

We are seeking a volunteer committee member to play a key role on our Tournament Approval Panel, which sanctions external events in line with Table Tennis England regulations, and coordinates the Table Tennis England competition calendar.

May 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Entries open for Gloucester Grand Prix

Entries are open for the Gloucester Grand Prix - the first Grand Prix since October 2019.

May 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Recast partnership set to grow our sport

Table tennis will be showcased to new audiences around the world thanks to a partnership between Table Tennis England and Recast – generating income to reinvest in the grassroots of the sport.

May 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ritchie Venner elected to Table Tennis England Board

Ritchie Venner has been elected to fill the vacancy of Elected Director on the Table Tennis England Board.

May 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Award nominees Rocca to create our TT Clubs platform

Table Tennis England is pleased to announce an expansion to our partnership with Rocca Creative to develop a new online Club management tool - TT Clubs.

May 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How our work is helping Disabled People be more active

As new findings published today by Activity Alliance reveal the growing impact of the pandemic on Disabled People, Table Tennis England is preparing to share our work on a new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

May 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Green light for U10-U13 Nationals!

The Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 Nationals have been confirmed as ON for the weekend of 3-4 July.

May 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Get set for a season of centenary celebrations!

The centenary celebrations for ETTA/Table Tennis England are just six months away!

May 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Junior National Cup invitations confirmed

Two dozen of the best young players in England have been invited to the Junior National Cup – the first national event back on the calendar since the start of the pandemic.

May 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Charlotte and Ethan delighted to extend Junior careers

Leading Juniors Charlotte Bardsley and Ethan Walsh are relishing the unexpected chance to add another title to their respective CVs at the rescheduled Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior Nationals.

May 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Green and Wong on top at first competition

Carlton le Willows Table Tennis Centre hosted the first competition back on the calendar since restrictions began to ease, and young England pathway players Connor Green and Jasmin Wong were the winners.

May 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

AGM resolutions published

The resolutions going forward to the Table Tennis England AGM on 17th July, and the rationales behind them, have been published.

April 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ready for a Grand reunion!

The Grand Prix circuit is back on the calendar and heading to Gloucester in June!

April 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pandemic leads to drop in activity levels

The pandemic has led to a big drop in activity levels, including table tennis, according to the latest Active Lives survey by Sport England.

April 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Why we’re joining social media boycott

Table Tennis England and members of the England squads are standing in solidarity with victims of online abuse by joining the #EnoughIsEnough social media boycott this weekend.

April 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
The first TT Kidz session at St Neots Table Tennis Club
Clubs

Get your club on board for TT Kidz!

TT Kidz, the eight-week inspiring, engaging and fun programme designed to give under-11s a great first experience in table tennis is returning in the autumn – so now is the time to register your club!

April 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England coach Gavin is part of trailblazing programme

England men’s coach Gavin Evans is among the first cohort in the new High-Performance Coach Apprenticeship (HiCAP) programme launched today by UK Sport.

April 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Applications sought for Non-Executive Directors

Table Tennis England is advertising for three Non-Executive Directors and has published supporting information to help prospective applicants.

April 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Junior National Cup will go ahead!

The Junior National Cup is ON! The event, for the top-ranked male and female Juniors, is set to be the first national tournament for more than a year and will be held under covid protocols.

April 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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GB squad reflect on Olympic qualifying event

The four Team GB players have been reflecting on missing out on securing an Olympics place at the European Singles Qualification Tournament.

April 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall misses out on Olympics spot

Paul Drinkhall missed out on a spot at the Tokyo Olympics as he was beaten in two winner-take-all matches at the European Singles Qualification Tournament.

April 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Olympic dream over for Walker and Carey

Sam Walker and Charlotte Carey's hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics are over, leaving Paul Drinkhall to fly the flag for Great Britain.

April 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Carey and Drinkhall still on Olympic trail despite defeats

Charlotte Carey and Paul Drinkhall have missed their first chance of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics via the European Singles Qualification Tournament - Carey in heartbreaking fashion after missing five match points in her first-stage quarter-final.

April 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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GB trio reach knockout stage at Olympic qualifiers

Paul Drinkhall and Charlotte Carey are still going strong in the European Singles Qualification Tournament, but Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker have been eliminated. 

April 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How we’re helping pupils get active again

Table Tennis England is supporting a new initiative to provide schools, local authorities and families with easy access to free resources to get children moving before, during and after the school day.

April 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Clubs getting back to what they do best

As restrictions have eased, clubs up and down the country have been able to restart sessions for junior players.

April 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall double on day one in Portugal

Paul Drinkhall started with a double victory and Sam Walker, Charlotte Carey and Tin-Tin Ho also picked up wins as the European Singles Qualification Tournament got under way in Portugal today.

April 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Book your place at our National Conference

Table Tennis England invites Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to book their place for the 2021 National Conference.

April 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Olympic qualifiers draw revealed – how to watch

The four-strong Team GB contingent at the European Singles Qualification Tournament in Portugal have discovered their first-stage opponents as they battle to secure a place at the Tokyo Olympics.

April 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Membership offers to help everyone get back playing

Table Tennis England has announced further details of our membership offers designed to help everyone get back playing as the country moves out of restrictions in the coming weeks.

April 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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How we have continued working for our members during lockdown

While lockdown has put much of daily life on hold, Table Tennis England has still been busy working on behalf of our members and the wider sport.

April 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Three candidates for Elected Director

The nomination period for the election of one Elected Director to serve on the Board of Table Tennis England has closed - and three candidates will be on the ballot paper.

April 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Olympic chance a bonus, says Sam Walker

Sam Walker says he feels no pressure as he prepares for an unexpected crack at securing qualification for the Tokyo Olympics.

April 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Can you help us take Pride in our volunteers?

How would you like to help us show our appreciation to the unsung heroes of our sport by supporting the Pride of Table Tennis Awards?

April 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Have your say and help us shape our work

Today Table Tennis England launches its annual membership survey – your chance to help shape our future strategies and have your say about how we support our members and the wider table tennis community. Take part and you could win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers! 

April 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

MAG quarterly report published

The Members' Advisory Group has produced an Update Report on its activities in the period November to March, covering both its project work and its work in engaging with the table tennis community.

April 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Save the date for virtual National Conference

Table Tennis England invites Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to ‘save the date’ for the 2021 National Conference!

April 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Watch our Ready to Return webinar

Our latest Ready to Return webinar has helped clubs to prepare for their return to indoor table tennis.

April 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Why Germany practice is perfect for Pitchford

Liam Pitchford believes that missing the European Olympic qualifiers in favour of elite practice opportunities in Germany will help him get in the best shape for Tokyo.

April 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Schools ready to serve up virtual TT Kidz championships!

The new TT Kidz Virtual Schools Championship is under way - watch video demonstrations of the challenges being undertaken in classrooms across the country!

April 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Marking 50 years of ‘Ping Pong Diplomacy’

Look back at the remarkable 'Ping Pong Diplomacy' visit by the US team to China 50 years ago this month.

April 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

GB quartet target Olympic place at qualifiers

Four Team GB players will compete at the European Singles Qualification Tournament in Portugal this month, with places at the Olympic Games at stake.

April 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How your feedback helps shape our work

Our annual Membership Survey will be released later this month, giving all our members the opportunity to provide feedback. Find out more about the many ways we consult with our members, and how your responses shape our decisions.

April 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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New look for ETTU

The European Table Tennis Unior (ETTU) celebrated World Table Tennis Day yesterday by launching its new logo.

April 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Age-group Nationals back on the calendar this summer!

Young players will have the chance to compete for national titles this season, with the two age-group National Championships now rescheduled for July.

April 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Liam joins World Table Tennis Day broadcast

England No 1 Liam Pitchford joined in a 24-hour live stream to celebrate World Table Tennis Day.

April 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Brighton duo feature on bus initiative

Brighton Table Tennis Club has plenty of coaches – now they have their own bus as well! Club founders Tim Holtam and Wen Wei are featured on the side of a bus in the city as part of a new community initiative.

April 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Selection process for European Youth Championships

England will send a full team to the European Youth Championships, scheduled to be held in Croatia in July.

April 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Tin-Tin’s letter of thanks to Kim Daybell

England No 1 and medical student Tin-Tin Ho has written to Paraylmpian table tennis player and doctor Kim Daybell, to thank him for the guidance he has given her on combining two careers.

March 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Junior category extended to under-19

Read what the extension of the Junior category to U19 means for our members and competitions - plus latest news on restarting the rankings.

March 31, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Pride of Table Tennis national shortlists revealed!

The countdown is on to the unveiling of this year’s Pride of Table Tennis National Award winners!

March 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Election of Elected Director

Nominations are now open for the position of one Elected Director to serve on the Board of Table Tennis England – and the election procedure has been confirmed.

March 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Still time to sign up for TT Kidz Schools Virtual Championship!

Table Tennis England is launching a new virtual competition for schools across England to enter free of charge in the spring term.

March 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Simon becomes BRIT ambassador

Commonwealth Games hopeful Simon Heaps has become an ambassador for a charity supporting mental health in young adults.

March 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: The great Chester Barnes

Tributes have been paid to Chester Barnes, a great enigmatic talent of table tennis, who has died suddenly at the age of 74.

March 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Fatigue cost me in final, says Pitchford

Liam Pitchford feels fatigue from his epic semi-final proved costly as he was beaten in the phase 2 final at the world Olympic qualifying tournament – plus reaction from Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho to the tournament.

March 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Getting tournaments back on the calendar

As the government roadmap out of restrictions hopefully moves us back towards normality, the possibility of playing table tennis tournaments in the coming weeks is opening up – and several events are already on the calendar.

March 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Sandra’s at centre of ITTF equality campaign

Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton has been singled out as an inspiring role model by an ITTF campaign to empower more women to play leading roles in the sport.

March 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford beaten in Olympic qualifiers final

Liam Pitchford's Olympic dreams are on hold for now after he lost in the final of the second stage of the world qualifying tournament in Doha.

March 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford blitzes his way into semi-final

Liam Pitchford once again stands two wins away from a place at the Tokyo Olympics after a thumping win in the second phase of the qualifying tournament in Doha.

March 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

AGM will be online due to pandemic

The 2021 Table Tennis England AGM will take place online in the light of anticipated ongoing uncertainty over mass meetings, the Board has decided.

March 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall out, but Pitchford has another chance

Liam Pitchford will hope for better fortunes in stage two of the Olympic singles qualifying tournament, but Paul Drinkhall's tournament is over following defeats for the top two GB players today. 

March 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Ho and Carey beaten, but men go through

Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are safely into day two of the Olympic qualifying tournament, but Tin-Tin Ho and Charlotte Carey lost their second-round matches in six games to higher-ranked opponents.

March 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Olympic qualifiers – where to watch

Charlotte Carey will be the first Great Britain player in action as the World Singles Qualification Tournament gets under way on Sunday morning.

March 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Mentor Jarvis leads live session for youngsters

England's Tom Jarvis led a Youth Sport Trust (YST) After School Club for children and young people.

March 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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GB stars ready for Tokyo shot

Four British players have Tokyo in their sights at the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament starting in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday.

March 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Live TT Kidz Awards sessions a big success

TT Kidz was beamed into living rooms across the land as the TT Kidz Awards programme went live during lockdown.

March 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Membership initiatives to help everyone get back playing

Table Tennis England is freezing fees and offering membership deals as we help to get everyone back playing after lockdown.

March 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

European Veterans’ Championship cancelled

The European Veterans' Championship, due to begin in Cardiff on June 26, 2022, has been cancelled.

March 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford edged out by Karlsson

Liam Pitchford saw a match point go begging as he was beaten 13-11 in a deciding set by Kristian Karlsson at the WTT Star Contender in Doha.

March 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

IWD: Milestone performance highlights

On International Women’s Day, we look at three milestone performance highlights by England athletes on the world stage through the ages.

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Drinkhall misses out on main draw in Doha

Paul Drinkhall was unable to join Liam Pitchford in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender in Doha as he was defeated by Romania's Hunor Szocs in the final qualifying round.

March 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Age group Nationals cancelled

Table Tennis England has taken the difficult decision to cancel the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships and U10-U13 National Championships on their... Continue reading

March 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Hand injury hampers Pitchford in Doha defeat

Liam Pitchford, hampered by a hand injury, suffered a surprise defeat in the first round of the WTT Contender event in Doha today, going down in four games to world No 144 Andreas Levenko.

March 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

MAG Feedback Report on Performance published

Table Tennis England’s Performance Team and the Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) have collaborated to produce a report and action plan to build on the strengths of the Team England pathway and address areas for improvement.

March 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

TT Leagues up for prestigious award

Table Tennis England’s TT Leagues platform, developed alongside Rocca Creative, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

March 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Charity challenge has a chilly end for Bethany!

Bethany Ellis has nailed her 100-mile running challenge and taken her total raised for cancer charities to more than £2,400.

March 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Tin-Tin is defeated in Doha

Tin-Tin Ho was defeated by world No 76 Sarah De Nutte of Luxembourg in the third qualifying round of the WTT Contender event in Doha today.

March 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Drinkhall and Walker exit WTT but Ho goes through

Tin-Tin Ho won her first match at the WTT Contender event in Doha, but Paul Drinkhall was edged out and Sam Walker's campaign has been ended by injury.

March 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Athletes can target golden finale to Games

Table tennis will feature in 20 sessions at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with a possible golden finale to the Games for Team England.

February 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

London Grand Prix cancelled

 The London Grand Prix on May 29-30 has been cancelled in line with our coronavirus cancellation policy.

February 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: England international Peter Williams

It is with much regret that we have learnt former England International, Peter Williams, has passed away.

February 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Mark Bates: Why we are committed to our sport

Mark Bates, Managing Director of National Championships sponsors Mark Bates Ltd, talks about the company's support for table tennis and how our members can benefit.

February 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Inside an England training session

Young athletes from the England performance pathway had an inside track to what it takes to reach the top as they watched an elite training session online - and now you can watch too.

February 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Trio of England coaches tap into German expertise

Craig Bryant, Evie Collier and Ryan Jenkins, attended the ETTU coaching seminar on February 22, alongside 175 participants from 42 nations.

February 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How Sam and Lois became WTT digital film stars!

Two England internationals played an integral part in creating the exciting World Table Tennis (WTT) brand which makes its global debut in Doha at the weekend.

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Your input needed on new league programme

Would you like to feed into the development of a new local league programme for the sport?

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England stars well prepared for competition return

The long wait for competitive action is nearly over for the England stars heading off to compete at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Middle East Hub.

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Under-12 National Cup cancelled

The Under-12 National Cup has become the latest competition to be called off in line with our coronavirus cancellation policy.

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Get set for our Nationals rewind!

Get set to enjoy world-class table tennis as we celebrate the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships one year on!

February 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Juniors make the most of Linz link

WATCH: England junior players were given inside access to a training session at one of the biggest clubs in Europe - and the chance to question one of the top European players.

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

AGM 2021: Date and details

The Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday July 17, 2021.

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Competition review: Steering Group announced

People from all areas of the sport have come together to form the Steering Group which will support the Table Tennis England competition review.

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Home Nations come together for e-camp

England hosted a three-day Home Nations performance e-camp, alongside athletes from Scotland and Wales, and Jersey’s Hannah Silcock.

February 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Paralympian Daybell takes on mentoring role

Para table tennis star Kim Daybell, who put his Tokyo ambitions on hold last March to join the NHS fight against COVID-19, has taken on a role as a mentor with the True Athlete Project (TAP).

February 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Tom and David step up their injury comebacks

England duo Tom Jarvis and David McBeath are stepping up their rehab after hip operations by returning to the table at squad practice sessions in Nottingham.

February 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Play at Home boost for isolated families

Table Tennis England is once again taking the sport to some of the most isolated and inactive members of society during the lockdown.

February 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New bat colours revealed!

The future of table tennis will be brighter after the International Table Tennis Federation revealed the four new colours which will be allowed as racket coverings - watch video showing how the process has unfolded.

February 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Board statement

The Board of Table Tennis England has agreed that, working together, they want to restore trust, respect, confidence and harmony within the Board.

February 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ping! welcomes Sheffield to the table

Table Tennis England and Sheffield City Council have joined forces to bring Ping! to the heart of the city.

February 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Have a say and help us improve the sport for female players

England international Emma Vickers is helping Table Tennis England to find out how to optimise female player experience and keep women in the sport long term – and players of all levels have the chance to have their say. 

February 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Survey reveals impact of covid on Disabled People in sport

Twice as many Disabled People felt that coronavirus greatly reduced their ability to do sport or physical activity compared to non-disabled people, according to Activity Alliance’s annual Disability and Activity Survey.

February 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bethany’s on the mother of all charity challenges!

Bethany Ellis is once again going the distance for charity – and this time her mum is joining her!

February 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Free LinQ to online fitness for our community!

Table Tennis England's partners at LinQsport are helping the sport's community to find ways to keep themselves fit during lockdown.

February 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

ELCC cancelled

The English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC) have been cancelled this season because of the ongoing pandemic restrictions.

February 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Geof Bax, veterans’ world champion

Geof Bax, veterans' world champion, VETTS stalwart - and star of a National Lottery film about table tennis - has died at the age of 88.

February 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

New series of virtual club workshops

Table Tennis England is pleased to invite Clubs to attend a series of free-to-attend online workshops delivered in partnership with Sport England Club Matters.

February 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Butterfly schools national finals to become weekend event

The Table Tennis England Schools’ committee has been busy planning for the 2021/22 season and has made the decision to hold the Finals of both the Butterfly National Individual and Team Competitions over the same weekend and at the same venue.

February 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Have your say on Junior category expansion

Table Tennis England is asking for the views of members on the domestic implications of a change in youth categories by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

January 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Missed a club webinar? Catch up here

Missed one of our free club webinars? You can watch them all here!

January 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friends reunited as officials meet online

The Technical Officials Committee (TOC) webinar this week brought together 94 umpires, referees and tournament organisers.

January 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Phil’s online fitness sessions are on the up

Phil Coker is a table tennis version of Joe Wicks as he takes his online fitness classes to new levels.

January 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Online course for new Tournament Organisers

If you want to bring tournament table tennis to your club after restrictions are lifted, our latest online course is just right for you.

January 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

EGM: Ballot results

The votes cast at this week’s EGM have now been counted and verified by the Returning Officer and Scrutineers and can now be published.

January 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How Brighton TTC helped create a Movement

Brighton Table Tennis Club were in the spotlight as Sport England launched Uniting the Movement, the organisation’s 10-year vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.

January 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Obituary: Jose Rogers, Leicester stalwart

Jose Rogers, who was a veritable stalwart of table tennis in the Leicester area for over 60 years, sadly died last week. 

January 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Baggaley finds ‘The Flash’ too hot in final

Andrew Baggaley was defeated in the final of the inaugural World Ping Pong Masters as Germany’s Alexander Flemming finally got his hands on a big prize on English soil.

January 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Applications open for Birmingham 2022 umpires

Table Tennis England has opened the process of Umpire Selection for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

January 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

English coaches benefit from ETTU webinar

A group of English coaches including Chris Turner, Ryan Jenkins, Evie Collier, Jo Green, Shirley Pickering and Matt Porter attended a virtual ETTU coaching webinar based around psychology.

January 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Baggaley leads field aiming to be Ping Pong Master

World ping pong champion Andrew Baggaley leads a field of 24 for a behind-closed-doors World Ping Pong Masters tournament this weekend.

January 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Participation Survey: What you told us

The majority of regular table tennis players say they will return to the sport when lockdown restrictions are lifted, according to our major Participation Survey.

January 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Three clubs win defibrillators

Find out which three table tennis clubs won full-funded defibrillators in our draw in conjunction with London Hearts.

January 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Could you help steer our competition review?

Table Tennis England is looking for players, organisers and club officials to help steer our competition review.

January 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Olympic qualifiers postponed

The European Olympic Qualifying Tournament has been pushed back from February to April.

January 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pathway funding a big positive, says Pitchford

England No 1 Liam Pitchford has welcomed UK Sport’s investment of £1.35 million to fund British table tennis through to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

January 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Youth participation holds steady despite pandemic

The number of young people playing table tennis remained stable in the last year, despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey.

January 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

How ‘wax on, wax off’ is helping our England youngsters

When members of the England Junior Training Group were given the ‘homework’ of watching The Karate Kid before their latest online session, they might have wondered what relevance it had to their work.

January 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

The EGM will take place

In response to questions from members, as well as online discussion, about whether the EGM on Monday 25 January is still taking place, Table Tennis England has released an explanation of the legal position. 

January 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

European Championships qualifiers cancelled

England men will go through automatically to this year's European Championships after their qualifying stage was cancelled because of the pandemic. However, the women's team will have to wait to find out when they will play qualifying rounds.

January 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Technical Officials invited to join webinar

Technical Officials have a chance to catch up with each other, hear updates and ask questions about the latest officiating developments at our webinar this month.

January 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Join our webinar on the future of coach education

Coaches, potential coaches and all interested members are invited to our webinar covering the future shape of the coaching and education opportunities provided by Table Tennis England.

January 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford retains top-15 place in rankings

Liam Pitchford is at No 15 and Paul Drinkhall, Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho are in their respective top 100s as the new-style ITTF world ranking lists are published for the first time this week.

January 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Sandra Deaton reappointed to key ITTF committee

Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton has been reappointed to the influential International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Nominations Committee.

January 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How sport and business success have common roots

Table Tennis England Technical Director Alan Cooke talks about how sporting disciplines and lessons can translate into a business environment in an online interview with table tennis player turned business consultant Steve Mills.

January 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

It’s a rap for John’s table tennis-inspired music!

It might be a stretch to dub him the Pete Tong of table tennis, but Ormesby TTC member John Lowe has been using the sport to inspire his musical creations.

January 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Ready to Return latest statement

Table tennis activity contributes to many health, social and economic benefits across the country and many of us will be missing the game, however it is vitally important that when activity is resumed, it does not compromise the health and safety of individuals or communities.

January 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
News

Competitions: Latest coronavirus situation

Following the announcement of lockdown 3.0 on January 4, here is a summary of what this means for our competitions structure.

January 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Four selected for Olympic qualifying tournament

Great Britain are sending the maximum permitted four players to the European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in February.

January 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Coach John Mapletoft honoured by the Queen

Grassroots table tennis coach John Mapletoft says he is “pleased and proud” to become a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours - and thanked the local volunteers who have helped him during his 50-year career.

December 31, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New-look WTT, plus a funding boost to end the year

From the eye-catching launch of World Table Tennis to a UK Sport Olympic funding boost to end the year on a high . . . read part two of our review of 2020.

December 31, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Liam and Paul make history before lockdown bites

Historic success for Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall before the effects of the pandemic struck . . . part one of our review of 2020.

December 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

We’re joining forces to put sport at heart of recovery

Table Tennis England has signed up to a sports industry new year’s resolution pledging to put physical activity at the heart of the nation’s recovery from the pandemic in 2021.

December 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Notice of EGM

The Board of Table Tennis England has published the Notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) which will take place at 7pm on Monday January 25, 2021.

December 29, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England pathway squads announced

An expanded Junior Training Group has been announced alongside new Hopes and Aspire squads after the latest England performance pathway assessments.

December 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Kelly Sibley appointed England women’s coach

Kelly Sibley is targeting more Commonwealth Games success for England after being appointed National Coach for the England women’s team through to the Birmingham 2022 Games.

December 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Chairman’s message – Christmas 2020

I write these words to all Table Tennis England members at the end of what must be the most challenging year most of us have ever known.

December 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

World Championships cancelled

The delayed World Team Championships 2020, due to be held in South Korea at the end of February, have been cancelled - the first time since the Second World War that the Championships will not be held.

December 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Fundraiser Stephen honoured by Trust

The legacy of inspirational cancer fundraiser and table tennis player Stephen Sutton lives on as the Teenage Cancer Trust celebrates its 30th birthday.

December 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Table tennis awarded UK Sport funding to 2024

British table tennis has been awarded £1.35 million UK Sport funding through to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

December 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Senior British League season cancelled

The remainder of the Senior British League season, including the Premier Division, has been cancelled.

December 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford’s Champions League campaign is over

Liam Pitchford's Champions League dream will have to wait for another year at least as his UMMC team were defeated in the semi-finals by Borussia Dusseldorf.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Clubs and leagues get funding boost

Table Tennis England is continuing to support clubs and leagues welcome their members back to playing. In the most recent round of funding, clubs leagues and counties could apply for up to £500 to support activity to resume.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Green light for review of our competitions

Table Tennis England will be undertaking a root-and-branch competition review in the new year, encompassing the entire national competition structure.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Rankings modifications – your input sought

Table Tennis England is asking for more input from our members to help shape future modifications to the rankings system.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ITTF Foundation among award winners

The ITTF Foundation and Table Tennis England partners Jockey Club Services were among the medallists at the Sport Business Awards 2020.

December 16, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
News

Preston stalwart Tony Rigby retires

After more than 40 years of service to Preston Table Tennis Association, Tony Rigby has earned the plaudits coming his way after his decision to retire.

December 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford victory puts UMMC into last four

Liam Pitchford chiselled out the vital victory as his UMMC side reached the last four of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Bogoria Mazowiecki of Poland - but Sam Walker's Hennebont went out in the quarter-finals.

December 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

World Veteran Championships cancelled

The World Veteran Championships, due to be held in Bordeaux at the end of April 2021, have been cancelled.

December 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

We’re stepping up our support for Licensed Coaches

Today we launch a new package of support for Licensed Coaches to help them develop their coaching knowledge and be the best they can be.

December 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Walker wins as Hennebont advance

Sam Walker won on his first appearance in the Champions League to help his club Hennebont secure a place in the knockout stage.

December 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford into Champions League quarters

Liam Pitchford's double put his UMMC team into the Champions League quarter-finals today thanks to a 3-1 overall victory against Sporting Clube de Portugal.

December 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pitchford has eyes on the top prize

Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker are preparing for Champions League action with the clubs, starting in Dusseldorf tomorrow. Find out what both have to say about the competition.

December 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Could you be a County Championships organiser?

Table Tennis England is looking for two volunteers to join the County Championships Committee as Cadet Premier Weekend Organiser and Veterans Premier Weekend Organiser.

December 8, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Bolton & Co miss out in tight semi-final

Emily Bolton’s women’s Champions League experience is over after her team Saint Quentinois lost in the semi-finals.

December 8, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Chairman’s message to clubs and leagues

Hello everyone. I’m writing to you at the end of surely the most challenging year most of us have faced – as individuals, families, communities and within the sport we all love.

December 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Bolton soaks up Champions League experience

Emily Bolton is relishing an unexpected chance to be part of the Women's Champions League as the competition moves to the semi-final stage.

December 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Don’t miss funding opportunities

Funding from both Sport England and Table Tennis England is still available for Clubs and Leagues to apply for.

December 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Online Activator course – free places for PremierClubs

Table Tennis England have recently launched an online TT Activator Award. This has been designed to provide individuals with the tools to run fun and engaging activities in various playing environments.

December 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

First Premier fixture of new year cancelled

The fourth round of Senior British League, Premier Division, fixtures have been called off, six weeks before the scheduled date of January 16.

December 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Drinkhall and Walker flying high in French league

Paul Drinkhall and Sam Walker could be battling for the French League title come the end of the season, with both their teams up in the top three of the table after the first few rounds of matches.

December 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

What the post-lockdown changes mean for table tennis

Following lockdown 2.0 ending at 12.01am on Wednesday December 2, we have updated our official guidance documents to include details about moving between tiers, plus guidance for coaches and competitions.

December 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New Linq will help you set up a match!

Table Tennis England has teamed up with LinQsport, who have developed an app which helps players find somewhere to play – and an opponent to take on.

December 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Mentors will be guiding lights for coaches

Four Coach Mentors are helping Table Tennis England increase the support we provide to coaches in these challenging times and beyond.

December 2, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Obituary: Eric Todd, BATTS founder

Eric Todd, a founder of the BATTS club in the 1980s and who played a pivotal role in its development over the years in its many locations and guises, has died at the age of 87.

November 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Sign up for the return of TT Kidz!

TT Kidz, our inspiring programme to get under-11s into table tennis, is returning in the spring - so now is the time to get your club signed up to deliver sessions!

November 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

I know what I need to work on, says Pitchford

Liam Pitchford has reflected on his return to international table tennis after the long months away, as his three-tournament stay in China came to an end at the WTT Macao event. 

November 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Funding to help clubs, leagues and counties

Table Tennis England today announces a raft of additional funding support for clubs, leagues and counties to help them through the pandemic.

November 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
National

TT Kidz goes Live in schools!

The first TT Kidz Live session for schools inspired and enthused around 50 pupils - and there are more sessions on the way!

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and Junior National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals cancelled

The Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships have been cancelled but Table Tennis England continues to discuss hosting an alternative event later in 2021.

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Students rise to the challenge to boost mental health

University of Nottingham table tennis players are proving that no challenge is insurmountable if you work as a team – and it’s all in the name of encouraging people to talk about mental health.

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford knocked out of WTT Macao

Liam Pitchford was knocked out of the WTT Macao competition as South Korea's Jeoung Youngsik won a close match in the Battle Round Two stage.

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford takes to WTT in style with opening victory

Liam Pitchford’s first experience of World Table Tennis was a positive one as he recovered from losing the first set to beat South Korea’s Jang Woojin 3-1 (9-11, 11-4, 11-10, 11-7).

November 25, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Our new partnership is a great Fit for Licensed Coaches!

A new partnership between Table Tennis England and TTFit Pro will revolutionise how our Licensed Coaches develop their skills and connect with their players and with our National Coaches.

November 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford excited by new WTT era

Liam Pitchford will play South Korea’s Jang Woojin as a new era of World Table Tennis is launched in Macao tomorrow - and is excited by the new look and new format it brings.

November 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Ron Bayliss, Draycott & Long Eaton TTC founder

Roy Bayliss, a stalwart of table tennis in the East Midlands, has passed away aged 88.

November 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

England’s Felix cooks up a culinary fundraiser

Young England player Felix Thomis is hoping to find the right fundraising recipe with a star-studded table tennis cookbook.

November 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

YST targets Big help for teachers

The Youth Sport Trust is putting the wellbeing of teachers at the forefront of its involvement in The Big Give campaign.

November 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Not good enough, admits honest Pitchford

Liam Pitchford admitted his match against Hugo Calderano at the ITTF Finals left him feeling "disappointed and quite angry with myself".

November 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

MAG reaching out to clubs

The Members' Advisory Group is inviting clubs to join an online discussion about their key role in the sport - find out how your club can get involved.

November 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers

Our latest participation survey aims to find out what effect COVID-19 restrictions continue to have on the table tennis community - everyone who responds will go into a draw to win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers.

November 19, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford sent tumbling by Calderano

Liam Pitchford fell at the first stage of the ITTF Finals in Zhengzhou as he ran into world No 6 Hugo Calderano in blistering form.

November 19, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Why #SaveOurSports campaign matters

Get involved in the #SaveOurSports campaign - and read case studies as members of the table tennis family describe some of their experiences during and between the lockdown periods. 

November 19, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New panel to tackle diversity project

The table tennis community will be asked to input into a new, updated diversity action plan to help ensure the sport is fully inclusive for people of all backgrounds.

November 19, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Vacancy for National Women’s Coach

Applications are sought for a National Coach to lead the England women’s team into the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

November 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Calderano up first for Pitchford at ITTF Finals

Liam Pitchford will face Brazil's Hugo Calderano in the first round of the ITTF Finals in China tomorrow - with a likely meeting against World No 1 Fan Zhendong waiting for the winner.

November 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
The first TT Kidz session at St Neots Table Tennis Club
Featured

TT Kidz to get worldwide coverage

TT Kidz, the Table Tennis England initiative to get children aged 7-to-11 into table tennis, is set to be brought to the attention of a worldwide audience.

November 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

County Championships cancelled

The remaining rounds of the County Championships for the 2020/21 season have been cancelled as a result of the pandemic.

November 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
News

TT Kidz Live comes to schools!

Every Tuesday from next week, at 9:30am, table tennis England will be streaming a live 30-minute TT Kidz session! The sessions have been designed so... Continue reading

November 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Butterfly Schools Individual event cancelled

The Butterfly National Schools Individual Championships have joined the team competition in being cancelled for the 2020/21 season.

November 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford’s World Cup ended by Ovtcharov in thriller

Liam Pitchford was edged out of the Dishang ITTF Men's World Cup by Dimitrij Ovtcharov today in a thrilling match lasting just under an hour.

November 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Webinar: Our new development team structure

If you missed our live webinar outlining the new structure of our development team, this is where you can catch up.

November 13, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford storms into World Cup knockout stage

Liam Pitchford is into the knockout round of the Dishang ITTF Men's World Cup in China thanks to two impressive victories today.

November 13, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Why table tennis is on the menu at this cafe

Café owner Csaba Feher and his family are using the new lockdown to continue their rediscovered love of table tennis – with what you might call their own ping pong parlour!

November 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

How to watch Liam’s World Cup campaign

Liam Pitchford has been drawn against the USA’s Kanak Jha and Chuang Chih-Yuan of Chinese Taipei in the group stage of the Men’s World Cup - find out how you can watch.

November 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ivor Montagu, table tennis and Apartheid

Veteran table tennis player Stuart Sweeney has used lockdown to research and write this fascinating article about the part played by table tennis and England's Ivor Montagu in the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa.

November 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England pathway training moves online for lockdown

The latest on how lockdown 2.0 has affected out England training camps and how we are engaging with players, coaches and parents to help our young pathway players to maximise the work they can do at home.

November 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

I’m in great shape for restart, says Pitchford

Liam Pitchford is cutting a relaxed and confident figure as he prepares for two massive tournaments as international table tennis returns after the enforced break.

November 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Young Ambassador programme going strong into third year

Table Tennis England’s Young Ambassador programme is entering its third year and looking to build on the 38 Ambassadors and 21 mentors, from 20 PremierClubs, who have signed up in the first two years.

November 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Aldershot league ready to pick up new format after lockdown

Aldershot & District League’s new two-player format was a big success before the latest lockdown – and the league is ready to pick up from where it left off after restrictions are lifted.

November 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

The only place is BATTS for TOWIE cast!

Table tennis got the TOWIE treatment as stars of the hit ITV show filmed at the BATTS club in Harlow ahead of a charity ping pong tournament.

November 9, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ITTF seeks Tribunal members

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is inviting applications from experienced legal professionals and sports subject matter experts to form a Panel of Tribunal Members.

November 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Butterfly Schools Team event cancelled ‘with heavy heart’

The Butterfly National Schools Team Championships has been cancelled for the 2020/21 season.

November 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New initiative ‘insures’ our sport is a winner

Table Tennis England and Mark Bates Ltd today extend their partnership by launching the Insurance That Supports Our Sport initiative.

November 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Webinar: How our team is evolving to help the sport

The last six months have brought many challenges across the sporting sector and as a governing body it is important that we consider how we adapt to deliver the best possible support and service to members, clubs, leagues, coaches, volunteers and officials. 

November 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Emily grateful to ‘agent’ Maria for league chance

Emily Bolton does not (yet) have an agent to help map her table tennis career – but she might want to consider putting fellow England international Maria Tsaptsinos on a retainer!

November 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Sign the petition and help #SaveOurSports

Members of Table Tennis England are urged to sign a petition calling for a Sports Recovery Fund to be set up by the Government to support the sport sector through the pandemic.

November 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Obituary: Bob Stannard

It is with much sadness that we learnt that Bob Stannard died on Friday, October 30 at his home in Hayes, Middlesex after a long... Continue reading

November 2, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

SBL cancelled in line with covid policy

The second round of the Senior British League has been called off, six weeks before the scheduled date of December 12, in line with our coronavirus cancellation policy.

October 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pandemic leads to major changes to competitions programme

Due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, Table Tennis England has cancelled a series of national ‘mass’ events scheduled for the spring, including British League weekends, and is working on a new format for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.

October 29, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Kingfisher well placed to fly high with performance pathway

The Kingfisher club in Reading has a proud history of producing top players and has recently reconfirmed its commitment to creating a performance programme capable of continuing that tradition and of aligning with the Table Tennis England Performance Pathway.

October 29, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Maria makes step up in Greece

Maria Tsaptsinos is leading the way as her AEK Athens team steps into the top division of the Greek league.

October 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
News

Watch: Bizarre ping pong ball world record

David Rush, from Idaho in the USA, has been attempting a series of Guinness world records during the pandemic, the latest of which involves a strange skill with a ping pong ball.

October 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
News

Liverpool & District stalwart mourned

The Liverpool & District League is mourning both the death of stalwart Harry Reeve and the loss of one of its long-established clubs.

October 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Simon & Co crack their 24-hour challenge

Simon Heaps and friends have completed their 24-hour table tennis marathon to raise money to help meet the former England international's costs as he bids to reach Commonwealth Games.

October 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Drinkhall’s winning start in France

Paul Drinkhall got off to a winning start on his debut for Jura Morez in the French table tennis league, but could not help his team to overall victory.

October 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Rayne miss chance

Rayne A missed the chance to take over at the top of division one in the penultimate series of matches before the Braintree Table Tennis League was called to a halt.

October 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ITTF Foundation on shortlist at prestigious awards

The ITTF Foundation has been shortlisted in four categories, including two special coronavirus classes, at the Sport Business Awards 2020.

October 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

SBL among latest round of cancellations

The scheduled round of Senior British League Premier Division matches on December 5 has been cancelled as a result of the pandemic.

October 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Table tennis bucks trend in Active Lives survey

Table tennis participation held steady between May 2019 and May 2020, despite the early effects of the coronavirus pandemic being widely felt across most sports, according to the latest Active Lives survey.

October 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
News

Obituary: Harold Evans, journalist and ‘ping pong nut’

Newspaper editor, historian, author and in his own words “a ping pong nut”, Sir Harold was perhaps best known during the time he was editor of the Sunday Times.

October 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Watch our webinar on latest covid restrictions

Watch our webinar at which we explained the latest coronavirus restrictions and how they impact on our sport - plus read our Q&A document based on questions asked by delegates.

October 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Listen: Sara’s wide-ranging BBC interview

Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe MBE has given a wide-ranging interview with the Women's Sport Show on BBC Radio London.

October 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Sport England launches new covid support fund

Sport England has launched a new £16.5 million fund to give additional help to the sport and physical activity sector during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

English trio relishing return to competition

The long wait is nearly over for Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Sam Walker as they tune up for their return to competitive table tennis.

October 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Webinar: Government rules explained

We are inviting officials from clubs and leagues, plus coaches, to sign up for one of two webinars to help run through and navigate the latest Government and Table Tennis England guidelines on returning to table tennis activity.

October 19, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Close matches before suspension

Braintree Table Tennis League has been suspended, six weeks after starting its experimental mini season - after some close matches in the final round of fixtures.

October 19, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Busy schedule for our sport at Birmingham 2022

Table tennis will be one of only five sports to feature on every day of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, it was confirmed today.

October 16, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Latest event cancellations

National Cadet and National Junior League matches on the weekend of November 28-29 are the latest national events to be cancelled.

October 16, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Join us in backing #SaveOurSports campaign

Find out why we are supporting the Sports Recovery Fund petition and how our clubs and members can join the campaign.

October 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

DiSE: Combining education and the Performance Pathway

The new intake of Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) students have met for their first training camp, taking the number of athletes on the programme to 25.

October 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Desmond Douglas on race and results

The iconic Desmond Douglas MBE has been featured by Sky Sports as part of Black History Month - plus, watch a video interview of Des with ITTF commentator Fraser Riley.

October 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Last few days to nominate your local heroes!

Do you know someone who has risen to the challenges posed by the pandemic and carried on helping people to enjoy table tennis? If so, they could be our Lockdown Local Hero!

October 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Nominate a local hero to star in Games campaign!

The search is on for a Hometown Hero of table tennis to be one of the faces of the next Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games advertising campaign.

October 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Update of Regulations

Several documents in the Laws & Regulations section of our website have been updated.

October 13, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

World Junior Championships cancelled

The World Junior Championships, scheduled to be held in Guimaraes, Portugal, from November 29 to December 6, has been cancelled.

October 13, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Leicester & District: Coaching on an upswing

Gradually table tennis is beginning to gain momentum in the Leicester area as everyone keeps their fingers crossed that virus figures don’t increase too much again with the city already having been subjected to the longest lockdown.

October 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Nottingham table tennis round-up

The latest news from Nottingham and District Table Tennis Association.

October 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Rayne dampen champions’ spirit

Rayne A have livened up the Braintree Table Tennis League by gaining an early victory over champions Liberal A.

October 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

MBE for our Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe

Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe says she is "deeply honoured" to be awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

October 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Simon ready for marathon effort in Birmingham 2022 bid

Simon Heaps is ready for a 24-hour table tennis marathon to help fund his dream of competing in para table tennis at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

October 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Event cancellations – latest update

National Cadet and National Junior League matches on November 22 have been cancelled and the Jersey Grand Prix next year will also not go ahead.

October 9, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Gavin Evans to lead England men to Birmingham 2022

Gavin Evans has been formally appointed as England National Men’s Coach through to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and is relishing the opportunities ahead.

October 9, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Let’s continue the conversation on mental health

Ahead of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, we’re encouraging Table Tennis England members and the sport's community to look out for each other and to have positive conversations about mental health.

October 9, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Team England name Simon as table tennis team leader

Table Tennis England Director of Sport Simon Mills has been announced as England’s team leader for table tennis at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

October 8, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

The TT Kidz Awards have landed!

The TT Kidz Awards are here! Today we launch the scheme which will see TT Kidz participants taken on a journey which will give them all the skills they need to thrive in table tennis.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Return to Play: How Clubs and Leagues are adjusting

Read about and watch case studies showing how Clubs and Leagues have adapted to the coronavirus restrictions to resume play and competition.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Jill Parker: Join me in thanking our sport’s volunteers

Table Tennis England President Jill Parker MBE has spoken of her gratitude to the volunteers who helped her throughout her career and is urging our members to honour volunteers by nominating them for a Pride of Table Tennis Award.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

MAG quarterly report

Read a summary of the quarterly report from the Members' Advisory Group and download the full report.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

BATTS league resumes in Covid-compliant conditions

Find out how the BATTS club in Harlow has resumed its Open Singles League in a Covid-safe way which can be adapted for use in other clubs.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ex-England coach’s book covers elite performance

Leading coach Michel Gadal, who was performance director of English table tennis at the turn of the century, shares his coaching philosophies in a fascinating online book published today.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Bright start for Rayne

Rayne’s F and G teams triumphed in the lowest division in last season’s Braintree Table Tennis League - and early results in the new season suggest the same could happen again, even though the same players are not involved.

October 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

We’re supporting Parents in Sport week

Find out more about Parents in Sport Week, plus sign up for our upcoming webinar for parents.

October 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Leicester & District: Clubs beginning to build activity

With local lockdown curtailing the start of table tennis in Leicester when other areas were able to get back to playing it is good to report a building up of activity, especially coaching on various fronts.

October 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Young athletes get Backing from SportsAid

Seven young members of the England performance pathway and nine para table tennis athletes have received grants of up to £5,000 from the Backing The Best programme.

October 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ETTU committee roles confirmed

Table Tennis England Board members Simon Griew and Susie Venner are among the English representation on European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) committees.

October 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Clacton league rises to the restart challenge

The pandemic is creating challenges for table tennis leagues to get back under way, and the Clacton & District League is one which has adapted to the restrictions to get a competition off the ground.

October 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Parlour becomes coaching base for Rory

With the pandemic affecting the operation of many club table tennis venues, one coach has turned to his local Ping Pong Parlour to help him deliver sessions.

October 1, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

More time to show Pride in our volunteers!

We’re extending the nomination period for the Pride of Table Tennis Awards, giving clubs, leagues and other table tennis organisations longer to make sure they honour their unsung heroes.

September 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Advert star Kathryn switches back to her TT skills

When comparison site U-Switch needed an actress who was also a proficient table tennis player to star in their latest advert, former England youth player Kathryn Delaney was just the person.

September 29, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Students pass their round-Britain test

The University of Nottingham Table Tennis Club has cracked its round-Britain charity challenge by covering 17,819km between them – raising hundreds of pounds in aid of Access Sport.

September 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Watch TT Leagues Webinar

Our recent TT Leagues webinar offered an overview of the many improvements and updates which have taken place to the platform over the summer, plus a demonstration of how to configure short format leagues.

September 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

SBL Premier is among latest cancelled events

The opening weekend of the Senior British League, Premier Division season is among the latest batch of events to be cancelled because of ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

September 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

We Give our backing to school coaching Charter

Table Tennis England has signed up to the First Give Charter, providing assurances to schools that coaches delivering table tennis on their premises will do so in a covid-safe way.

September 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Who will follow in super-volunteer Don’s footsteps?

Can you help us find a super-volunteer who has poured their heart and soul into our sport over at least 15 years?

September 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Bardsley off to winning start in Germany

Charlotte Bardsley has returned to competitive action and was pleased to make a winning debut in the Bundesliga second division for TTC Langweid.

September 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

We’re joining call for sports recovery fund

Table Tennis England is supporting a campaign calling for emergency funding to support the sports and physical activity sector through the pandemic, or risk a "lost generation of sport and activity".

September 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Priya joins national sport conference panel

Table Tennis England director Priya Samuel is part of a top-level panel opening up the Sport & Recreation Alliance Annual Conference.

September 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Latest cancellations of national events

The second round of the Cadet County Championships and the opening round of the National Junior League (NJL) at Halton and London Academy on October 31 have been cancelled.

September 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 121: Celebrating John Hilton

To celebrate John Hilton’s wonderful achievement at the European Championships 40 years ago in winning the Men’s Singles title, this week, Friday’s Photos shows pictures of John over several years.

September 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
News

Guidance documents for schools

Download key guidance documents for schools to help plan a safe return to indoor table tennis.

September 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

‘Millionaire’ winner tells of his passion for table tennis

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? winner and local league player Don Fear is looking forward to playing more table tennis in the wake of his spectacular success on the ITV show.

September 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

John delighted to take path from Parlour to Club

Ping Pong Parlours are not just somewhere anyone can turn up and play table tennis for free, they can also be a route into joining clubs and leagues, as John Warley's story demonstrates.

September 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Sandra Deaton elected to ETTU Board

Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton has been elected to the key role of Vice-President of Finance on the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Executive Board.

September 16, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Search is on for the Pride of our sport!

Table tennis is renowned as a sport that anyone can play – and our Pride of Table Tennis Awards initiative is looking for someone who captures that spirit of inclusivity.

September 16, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Live-saving defibrillators on offer for clubs

We're working with London Hearts Charity to improve the accessibility to defibrillators for table tennis clubs in England - and we have three defibrillators to give away to clubs. 

September 16, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

TT Kidz for Schools

TT Kidz for schools is a brand new Table Tennis England programme launching in September 2020.

September 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

40 years on, John Hilton remembers Euro triumph

On what would have been the first day of the European Championships, we spoke to John Hilton about becoming European Men's Singles champion 40 years ago.

September 15, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Vacancy for National Men’s Coach

Table Tennis England is recruiting a National Men’s Coach to take charge of the team through to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

September 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford in great company for ITTF restart

Liam Pitchford will be centre stage with the rest of the world’s top players when he competes at the first international tournaments to be held since the pandemic.

September 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ping pong entrepreneur in line for business award

Ping Pong Fight Club’s Ade Leigh is in the running for a prestigious business award – and you can show your support at the virtual awards night next week.

September 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 120: Top-class WBL competitors

A  different perspective to 1992 as we look at the ladies playing in the Women’s British League at the Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge in February that year.

September 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

1* events cleared to return as JBL is cancelled

We are pleased to announce that local 1* competitions can restart under new conditions, but unfortunately the first weekend of the Junior British League (JBL) is the latest event to be cancelled as a result of the pandemic.

September 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pride focus on inspiring younger generations

The Pride of Table Tennis Awards turn the spotlight on the younger generation, with nominations open for School of the Year and the prestigious Young Volunteer of the Year categories.

September 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Pandemic leads to new format for Schools Championships

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to a number of changes to the Butterfly Schools Team Championships, including the removal of the regional stage.

September 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Big news for schools table tennis!

As pupils return to education up and down the country, Table Tennis England is launching two initiatives to get more youngsters taking up the sport at school.

September 9, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

By George! New England kit is an eye-opener

The England team will be unmistakable when international competitions resume, thanks to their striking new kit supplied by our Official Clothing Supplier, Butterfly.

September 8, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Catch up: Ask us Anything panel

Your chance to watch again our Ask us Anything live panel discussion on Facebook - with chapter marks so you can easily find specific questions.

September 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 119: More from Arthur Clark’s album

This week we go back 28 years to 1992 with a selection of photographs taken by Arthur Clark in that year.

September 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How to watch our Ask us Anything live broadcast

With just a few days to go until our Ask us Anything event live on Facebook, it is shaping up to be a wide-ranging discussion on topics our members have asked us to address.

September 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Opening NJL and NCL dates cancelled

The first round of the National Junior League for ten venues plus the first round of the Wood Green National Cadet League have become the latest events to be called off under the terms of the Table Tennis England coronavirus cancellation policy.

September 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

It’s ‘back to school’ for young England athletes

The long wait was finally over for young players on the England performance pathway as they met up for training camps over the weekend - read about how the performance coaching team are helping them to develop on and off the table.

September 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Return to Play: St Neots TTC

As clubs continue to return to indoor play across the country, we visited St Neots TTC to see what the 'new normal' looks like and how club members are adapting.

September 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Return to league play: What our survey said

Lack of access to venues is the key stumbling block to resuming league competitions, according to the results of our league survey.

September 2, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Help us find the Pride of the coaching community

Do you know a coach that has made a significant impact in your table tennis journey over the last 12 months? If so, why not nominate them for the Coach the Year Category in the Pride of Table Tennis Awards?

September 1, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Chance for coaches to step up their careers

Applications are now open for the Level 3 Head Coach Award in table tennis.

September 1, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Junior County Championships: Round 1 cancelled

The first round of the Junior County Championships has become the latest event to be called off under the terms of the Table Tennis England coronavirus cancellation policy for national events and leagues.

August 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 118: Phyllis added star quality

A view from the lens of Arthur Clark from 1991 this week and once again there are a smattering of England senior internationals amongst the... Continue reading

August 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Funding information for clubs

The recent Table Tennis England Club Survey highlighted the financial concerns of many clubs across the country - this article provides information about grants and other funding available to clubs from various sources.

August 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Help us find our League of the Year

Do you know a league that has made a significant impact in your table tennis journey over the last 12 months, before the enforced break during the pandemic?

August 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How our members can enjoy Premier benefits

Table Tennis England members can enjoy a huge range of new benefits and discounts on household brands thanks to our partners at Mark Bates Ltd.

August 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Return to play: Rowhedge TTC

As clubs begin to return to indoor play across the country, we visited Rowhedge TTC in Colchester to see what adaptations and protocols they have put in place to enable their members to get back on the tables.

August 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Jarvis gets funding boost on road to Birmingham

Tom Jarvis has had a funding boost as he looks forward to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

August 25, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ask us anything during live discussion!

Have you ever wanted to put your questions about the sport directly to the leaders of Table Tennis England? Now you have the chance!

August 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Players and coaches excited for return, says Cooke

Young players in the England performance pathway are returning to the tables at the first training camps since the pandemic restrictions began to be lifted.

August 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

England captain Evans happy with squad’s shape

Men’s captain Gavin Evans says England’s elite athletes are fitter than ever in body and mind as they ramp up training camps in preparation for when competitions can resume.

August 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Women’s British League: Weekend 1 cancelled

The first weekend of the Women's British League is the latest event to be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus restrictions.

August 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 117: More WBL players to identify

This week there are more photos from the first Women’s British League season in 1988/89. Some familiar faces, at least 10 England senior internationals, and several unidentified. Can you help put names to faces?

August 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Local rankings added to TT Leagues

Find out more about the latest TT Leagues updates, including the introduction of a Local Leagues Ranking System, and sign up for one of our free webinars for league administrators.

August 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Search launched for lockdown local heroes

Do you know a Lockdown Hero who has made an impact during the coronavirus crisis? Now is your chance to honour them!

August 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

In our members’ words: Why affiliation fees are important

Two of our members describe how Table Tennis England membership fees have helped to support them and their clubs.

August 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

SBL and County Championships rounds cancelled

The first rounds 0f the Senior British League (Championship division and below) and the Cadet County Championship have been cancelled under the terms of the Table Tennis England coronavirus cancellation policy for national events and leagues.

August 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 116: Can you identify WBL players?

In this week's Friday Photos, we are appealing for people to confirm the identities of players from the first season of the Women's British League.

August 14, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Make your Pride nominations official!

Our sport couldn’t run without the army of officials who help to make events happen – and we are looking to honour these unsung heroes.

August 13, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Return to club play: What our survey said

Fewer than half of table tennis clubs have been able to return to play since indoor sport resumed on July 25 – and lack of access to venues is the main problem for those which have not.

August 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Sports issue warning over indoor facilities

Table Tennis England is helping to lead a campaign putting pressure on the Government to ensure sports halls are used for indoor sports as the country continues to emerge from lockdown.

August 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

McBeath upbeat as recovery begins after hip operation

England international David McBeath is confident his recent hip operation will get him back to his best and competing pain-free.

August 12, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

European Championships postponed

The European Championships, due to take place in Poland next month, has been postponed.

August 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Kim Daybell on Sky News podcast

Paralympic athlete and NHS doctor Kim Daybell talks candidly about his experiences working on the frontline during the coronavirus crisis in the latest edition of the Sky News Covid Stories podcast.

August 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

University club rises to charity challenge

Members of the University of Nottingham Table Tennis Club are clocking up the kilometres with a round-Britain challenge to raise money for Access Sport.

August 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ITTF to require mandatory testing at events

All players, coaches and officials attending ITTF events will have to undergo mandatory coronavirus tests before and during events under new guidelines released by the world governing body.

August 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

My path to umpiring Olympic gold medal match

Tom Purcell recalls his pathway to officiating at that gold medal match between Wang Hao and Zhang Jike, and describes how Table Tennis England's umpire education programme aims to set more English officials on the same trajectory.

August 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

National Cup coaching decision will create better players

No coaches in corners at the Under-12 National Cup will help to produce more resilient young England players who have a better chance of success on the international stage.

August 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Friday Photos 115: Tournaments from 1990

More photos from Arthur Clark, this time from 1990 from a range of events. At the Essex Open Matthew Syed seems to be looking at... Continue reading

August 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

In our members’ words: How your fees underpin the sport

When you buy a membership with Table Tennis England, your fees help us to underpin and develop the sport at all levels. Here, two of our members who have tapped into that support describe the benefits to their clubs, leagues and the sport in general.

August 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

‘Active Ager’ Pam in running for national award

The wonderful Pam Butcher is in line for another accolade after reaching the final selection stage in the Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons.

August 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Entries open for NCL and NJL

Entries for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2020/21 are now open - and Ackworth School has now been added as a venue.

August 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Annual Review Q&A updated

An updated version of our Annual Review question and answer document has been published, including follow-up questions received after the online AGM.

August 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New dates for Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

The Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships 2021 have a new date – January 29-31 – and more players are being given the chance to qualify.

August 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Gerald Gurney – historian, collector, ESTTA stalwart

Table tennis historian and collector Gerald Gurney, a Table Tennis England Vice-President, died on July 8 at his home in Great Bromley, Essex.

August 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Coach the Brighton way at our latest webinar

Our next webinar takes place at 8pm on Sunday August 9 and is open to licensed coaches. It will be hosted by Brighton Table Tennis Club's Head Coach Pedro Santos and Head of Development Teresa Bennett, on the subject of Building a Grassroots Community.

August 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Do you know a club which is a shining light?

Do you know a club that has made a significant impact in your table tennis journey over the last 12 months? If so, why not nominate them for the Club of the Year Category in the Pride of Table Tennis Awards?

August 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Online drive to find future para stars

In the week that some of its Performance Squad athletes return to the training hall for the first time since March, British Para Table Tennis is launching a new online recruitment initiative to find new players who have the potential to become future Paralympians.

August 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Online England training draws parents’ praise

The positive impact of the lockdown training regime for young players in the England performance pathway has been praised by parents.

July 31, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Lockdown unlocks Graham’s book project

It’s thought to be the first book solely about table tennis to be published in the UK this century – find out more about Graham Frankel's personal journey and his perspective on the sport.

July 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How your membership helps us to help leagues

As membership renewals continue, hear about an example of how your membership fees help us to underpin the sport at grass roots.

July 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Wilson can’t wait for home Games experience

With exactly two years to go to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Ross Wilson is relishing the chance to defend his title in front of a home crowd.

July 28, 2020 | Paul Stimpson