Annual Returns for counties and leagues
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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.
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.
Centenary Stories: Through the eyes of Kelly Sibley
This week’s Centenary Story focuses on the moment that Kelly Sibley & Danny Reed won the mixed doubles bronze medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, through the eyes of Sibley, who hit the winning shot.
Updated TT Fit app gives coaches even more resources
The updated TT Fit App now has even more coaching resources to aid table tennis coaches than ever before!
Pitchford to enter the WTT Star Contender event in Doha
Liam Pitchford believes competing in the WTT Star Contender event in Doha is the best move for his career as he seeks to break into the world top 10 - even though it could mean he has to miss the Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals.
Popular Ping Pong Parlour opens its doors again to the public
The Ping Pong Parlour at the Grafton Centre, Cambridge has reopened after a break due to Covid and is welcoming people back through the doors to once again experience the joy of free table tennis!
MK League: Kings and Spinners in topsy turvey thriller
PREMIER DIVISION With MK Spinners’ Alan Cherry and Greenleys Kings’ Guy Sparrow on long unbeaten runs, most eyes were focused beforehand on the prospect of... Continue reading
Unsung heroes recognised at local level
Local Pride of Table Tennis Awards presentations are being made by clubs and leagues up and down the country for their volunteers and young volunteers for their incredible efforts over the last 12 months.
How clubs can get involved in International Women’s Day
Find out how clubs can get involved with International Women's Day's theme of #BreakingTheBias and help elevate Women and Girls in table tennis.
Have your say on the future for volunteering in sport and physical activity
With 10 million volunteers active in sport and physical activity Sport England are looking for volunteers to have their say in a short survey.
Only one week to go until the launch of our new website
The fantastic new Table Tennis England website is only a week away! On Tuesday February 15th, we ‘push the button’ to go live.
Club wins prestigious award for its Bat & Chat initiative
Chesyln Hay Table Tennis club were recently awarded the Volunteering Support for the Over 65’s Award from South Staffordshire for their Bat & Chat Initiative.
Junior British League comes to a conclusion this weekend
Draycott and Wensum are in the box-seat to secure the respective boys and girls’ Premier Division honours when the Junior British League comes to a conclusion at the weekend.
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.
This month we’re supporting LGBT+ History Month 2022
We believe in creating a truly inclusive sport, and becoming an ally of the LGBT+ community and that's why we're supporting the 50th anniversary of the very first Pride March in the UK in 1972.
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.
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.
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.
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!
MK League: Monarchs cut lead at the top
PREMIER DIVISION After back to back defeats Greenleys Monarchs returned to winning ways this week with a 9-1 demolition of MK Pumas, who had started... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games only six months away!
Today marks six months to go until the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where Team England’s stars will be looking to #BringItHome.
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?
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.
Krish Chotai’s pathway success
England youngster Krish Chotai is a brilliant example of how the England pathway enables players to develop and achieve their goals.
MK League: Superb Sparrow starts puttin’ on the style
PREMIER DIVISION Tough going this week for leaders MK Spinners in their match with 4th placed club-mates Sasaki before the title favourites sealed a hard... Continue reading
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.
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.
Archway beat Ormesby in thrilling SBL tie
Archway Peterborough beat Ormesby 4-3 to remain unbeaten in the SBL Premier Division.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus update
January 28th update: Following the latest Government announcement, we have published changes to the guidance as it relates to table tennis.
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.
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.
Unbeaten Archway and Ormesby face off in SBL Premier Division
Archway Peterborough travel to Ormesby for the first fixture of 2022 in the Senior British League Premier Division.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An inspirational volunteering journey
Hear from previous Pride of Table Tennis Awards winner Pat Johnson about how volunteering has improved her well-being and how all her hard work has impacted on others.
MK League: Spinners’ bandwagon rolls on
PREMIER DIVISION KINGS SHOCK WARRIORS AS SPINNERS’ BANDWAGON ROLLS ON The top pair clashed this week with any lingering hopes that Greenleys Monarchs may have... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walker to face Gardos in semi final
Sam Walker has beaten Ecuador's Alberto Mino 4-1 to reach the semi final at the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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).
Applications sought for Table Tennis England CEO
Table Tennis England has begun the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive.
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.
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!
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.
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'.
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.
Knockout line-up complete for Nationals qualifiers!
All the results from today's group stages of the Nationals qualifiers plus tomorrow's knockout draw!
Make the most of your membership in 2022
Here’s a reminder of all of the benefits you receive as a member of Table Tennis England!
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!
Video platform Recast continuing to expand and excel
Read all about the latest developments that the video platform Recast have made in the last year ahead of watching the National Qualifiers live on the platform on Sunday.
National qualifiers to be streamed live on Recast
Table Tennis England will be streaming the action from two tables on Sunday 9th January on the innovative video platform, Recast!
Deadline extended for Pride of Table Tennis Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pride of Table Tennis Awards has been extended until 31st January 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our brightest stars of 2021
Find out who has made our list of the top 10 brightest and best performers at home and abroad in 2021.
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.
National Championships tickets coming soon!
Tickets for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships will go on sale early next year – and our members can qualify for an exclusive Early Bird Discount.
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
TT Kidz returns in the New Year
Table Tennis England's inspiring 8-week programme fro 7-11-year-olds is set to return in February 2022 with bookings now open!
A new partnership to develop sustainable income for clubs
Table Tennis England is delighted to announce a new and exciting partnership with GiveToLocal, the sports fundraising experts.
Centenary Gala Dinner: Member ticket ballot opens
You can now register and apply for tickets to the Table Tennis England Centenary Gala Dinner.
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.
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.
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!
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
MK League: Hero Howard returns in triumph
Pictured is Varsha Tijare at the Women & Girls session held at MKTTC on Sunday 10th Dec. Photo by David Johnson. Premier Division Following an... Continue reading
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.
Activity levels among children and young people remains unchanged
The number of children and young people in England who are active remains unchanged between September 2020 to July 2021, as shown in the latest Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Walker and Jarvis settle for second in Dusseldorf
Sam Walker and Tom Jarvis are beaten in straight sets by Japan’s Yuta Tanaka and Jo Yokotani in the doubles final of the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf.
Table Tennis England has appointed Adrian Christy as interim Chief Executive
Adrian who was previously CEO at Badminton England starts immediately and will work initially alongside outgoing Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe, who leaves Table Tennis England later this month.
MK League: Nicolas claims debut hat-trick
PREMIER DIVISION As the first cycle (of 3) of this season’s matches comes to an end, the top of the table looks pretty much the... Continue reading
FLASH SALE – give the gift of table tennis this Christmas!
For a limited time only you can grab yourself a bat and ball set for just £9.99 - that's £6 cheaper than Amazon, with free delivery!
Walker and Jarvis into the Final in Dusseldorf
England duo Sam Walker and Tom Jarvis have secured their place in the double's final at the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf, and marks Jarvis' first senior final on the international circuit.
British Para Table Tennis are hiring
British Para Table Tennis are recruiting for a Programme Administrator to help support the delivery of the 2021-2025 BPTT Strategy.
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.
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.
How you can support the Rainbow Laces campaign
8th December is Rainbow laces day, it is a powerful platform to help support people and challenge cultures and policies that exclude the LGBTQ+ community. Take a look to see what you can do.
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.
Bennett brothers star for BATTS in tense SBL victory
Joshua and Jack Bennett helped BATTS to a tense victory over Ormeau in the SBL Premier Division.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Urban and BATTS in search of first SBL win of the season
Urban TTC and BATTS are both hoping to pick up their first win of the SBL Premier Division this weekend.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
MK League: Spinners stay in charge
PREMIER DIV MK Spinners are running away with the title at the moment and although Gary Jones had an indifferent night at Greenleys Kings this... Continue reading
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.
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.
TT Kidz: a way to increase the number of girls at your club
Ormesby Table Tennis Club is leading the way in encouraging young girls to take up table tennis through running a girls-only TT Kidz session.
Mabey steers Ormesby to top of SBL Premier Division
Ormesby were victorious in Friday night’s top of the table clash against Ormeau.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
A summer of table tennis for girls at Ashford TTC
Since reopening in April, Ashford Table Tennis Club has had a surge of interest from new junior girls, so the club decided to run a number of girls-only sessions for 10 weeks over the summer.
Unbeaten Ormeau and Ormesby aim for top of the SBL Premier Division
Ormesby face Ormeau on Friday evening with both teams looking to continue their unbeaten run in the SBL Premier Division.
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.
Why are female-only table tennis sessions important?
To engage and retain more women and girls in the sport, there needs to be a focus on improving experiences of those existing members and players we aim to recruit.
MK League: Brilliant Biao blunts Warriors’ charge
PREMIER With no fixture for leaders MK Spinners this week a big win by Warriors would have taken them to top spot. But their sixth... Continue reading
Butterfly England kit deal extended
Table Tennis England has signed a further extension to its agreement with its Official Clothing Supplier, Butterfly.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Engaging more women and girls with Level the Table funding
Engaging more women and girls into the sport is a key focus for Table Tennis England with the aim of gender parity in the future. Find out more about how you can use the #LevelTheTable grant to do so!
Why safeguarding adults is so important in table tennis
Read what our experiences safeguarding team combined of Safeguarding and Ethics Manager and our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead have to say about #SafeguardingAdultsWeek2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MK League: New heights for Warriors
PREMIER Two of our former Championship winning teams fought out an exciting draw late into Wednesday night this week as MK Sasaki’s Neil... Continue reading
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.
Keeping table tennis a safe and positive sport
During Safeguarding Adults Week, here's some examples of the positive impact table tennis can have on lives - but a reminder that it's not the case for everybody.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 is here
Access a whole host of resources for Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 on topics including digital safeguarding and emotional abuse and safeguarding mental health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MK League: Spinners showing the way
PREMIER Two drawn matches and a massive win for leaders MK Spinners, who even at this early stage are looking good to regain the title,... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SBL Premier Division plays of the week!
Watch some of the best shots and rallies from the third round of the SBL Premier Division.
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.
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.
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
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.
MK League: Slippery goings on in Brickhill
PREMIER The big story was the abandonment of the Greenleys Kings v Leighton Buzzard Van Hire match at Great Brickhill Parish hall. With the score... Continue reading
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.
Winning weekend puts Archway top of SBL Premier Division
Archway Peterborough stormed to the top of the SBL Premier Division thanks to two very impressive wins at the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Connie Warren: Funeral details
Funeral and donation details for former England international Connie Warren, who died last month.
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
Archway open SBL Premier Division season with double-header
Archway Peterborough will play in two of the three SBL Premier Division fixtures this weekend.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MK League: Bigrave is back as Pumas maul Kings
PREMIER The top 4 teams from the last campaign, with thankfully little changed personnel, have been joined this time round by the welcome return of... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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!
Could you be our Disciplinary Committee Chair?
Table Tennis England are looking for a suitable volunteer to Chair our experienced Disciplinary Committee, this role is crucial to the Governance of Table Tennis England.
Join us for our online centenary launch event
It’s our 100th birthday next month and now is the time to sign up for our online launch event to be the first to hear all about our season-long celebration!
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.
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.
Ormeau beat North Ayrshire in SBL Premier Division thriller
Ormeau beat North Ayrshire in a thrilling encounter to move to the top of the SBL Premier Division.
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.
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.
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.
England coach Jenkins picked for international mentor role
England coach Ryan Jenkins has been chosen to mentor two female Asian coaches by the ITTF.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ormeau’s Wilson set to face old club in SBL Premier Division
Ormeau travel to North Ayrshire this Saturday for their second fixture of the SBL Premier Division season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quartet selected for historic Worlds
Four England players will head to a historic World Championships in Houston next month.
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.
Could you join our experienced Standing Orders Committee?
Table Tennis England are looking for a suitable volunteer to join our experienced Standing Orders Committee, this role is crucial to the Governance of Table Tennis England’s general meetings, through the issuing of Standing Orders, which are not the responsibility of the Board.
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.
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.
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.
Darlington Dolphins encouraging inclusivity
Darlington Dolphins, in conjunction with Move More Darlington ran disability sessions for children and young adults at the Dolphin centre in Darlington.
Black History Month Podcast: Des Douglas
As Black History Month continues, today we are releasing our second podcast in our #ProudToBe series, featuring table tennis legend Des Douglas.
SBL Premier Division plays of the week!
Watch some of the best shots and rallies from the second round of the SBL Premier Division.
Supporting Mind in the fight for mental health
World Mental Health Day takes place this Sunday and we're asking you to join us in the fight for mental health.
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.
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.
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.
Supporting Parents in Sport Week 2021
Keeping children safe in sport is the focus of the sixth annual Parents in Sport Week, beginning today.
Ormeau and Ormesby make their mark on new SBL Premier Division season
Ormeau and Ormesby started this season's SBL Premier Division in fine form as they both ran out 6-1 victors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Awards recognition for our covid response
Table Tennis England’s Ready to Return covid-19 campaign has been shortlisted for a major award.
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.
Women and Girls Ambassador programme relaunched
This week we have relaunched the Women and Girls Ambassador programme as part of our #LevelTheTable Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
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.
North Ayrshire eye back-to-back SBL Premier Division victories
Six of the seven SBL Premier Division teams are in action this Saturday as the top flight season truly gets going.
Join the Centenary conversation
Join the conversation using our new tool and share with us how you want to celebrate our 100th anniversary! Take a look at the tutorial to get you started.
TT Kidz Autumn 2021 Phase is Here!
Close to 300 children across 29 venues will be beginning their table tennis journey with the latest phase of the TT Kidz programme which starts next week.
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.
Drinkhall remains on Athletes Commission
Paul Drinkhall has been re-nominated as a member of the ETTU Athletes Commission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Change young lives today and build a brighter tomorrow
We are celebrating and showcasing the different people in our communities, with a host of resources this week and ways to get involved! Today we're focusing on how to make table tennis inclusive for young people, of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Our new Diversity & Inclusion strategy has landed
Today we launch our new five year Diversity & Inclusion strategy - Level the Table!
Last chance to enter into the Birmingham 2022 ticket ballot
The main ticket ballot for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games closes on Thursday 30 September at 8pm! There is still availability for table tennis sessions, so don't miss out on the opportunity to watch top level table tennis on home soil.
Drinkhall and Pitchford fall short of doubles title
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford have lost the men's doubles final at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha to Korea's Cho and An.
Pitchford’s hopes of the men’s singles title dashed
Liam Pitchford has been knocked out by world number 8, Hugo Calderano of Brazil.
Big day for Pitchford and Drinkhall in Doha
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have made it to the men's doubles final at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha, and Pitchford is hoping to make it into the men's singles final if he can beat Brazil's Hugo Calderano.
Jack-Hunter Spivey inspires school children
During the Diversity & Inclusivity focus week for our Return to the Table campaign, we helped to organise a visit to Halton Table Tennis Club by local sporting hero Jack-Hunter Spivey.
Membership numbers continue to rise
We’d like to thank all members who have already signed up for the new season, with the number exceeding 14,000 paid members, and well over 17,000 members in total. That’s approximately 600 more paid members than all of last year.
English trio impressing in the WTT Star Contender event
On the third day of the WTT Star Contender event in Doha, all three English athletes participating remain in the competition, with Drinkhall and Pitchford looking to reach the final in the men's doubles.
England aiming high in the European Team Championships
England aim to add success on the continental stage to their world achievements when the European Team Championships get under way in Romania next week. (September 28 to October 3)
Quarter-finals await for English athletes
Drinkhall, Ho and Pitchford into quarterfinals at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha today.
What is Diversity & Inclusion?
Table Tennis England's new Diversity & Inclusion officer talks about her background in sport and how she is driving forward our Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
WTT Star Contender event underway in Doha
The WTT Star Contender event is underway in Doha, with three English athletes competing at the event.
Positive performances from Connor Green on the WTT stage
England's only representative at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Lisbon, Connor Green, had a positive competition both in the U15 boy's singles and U15 boy's doubles.
Fire Service championships entries are open!
The UK Fire Service national table tennis championships will be held in Hackney, London next month.
Big ambitions for table tennis at the University of Central Lancashire
Plans have been set in motion to place UCLan as a hub for sport within the Northwest, particularly within 6 focal sports, one of which is Table Tennis.
Celebration Fortnight winners announced
For our #ReturntotheTable campaign we asked clubs and organisations to host a celebration event during August 30 and September 13 to encourage people to return... Continue reading
Thrilling first Grand Prix of the season
England international Denise Payet takes the Women's singles title, while Sam Mabey adds to his Grand Prix wins tally with the Men's singles.
Dalgleish leads North Ayrshire to victory on SBL Premier Division opening weekend
Colin Dalgleish starred as North Ayrshire began the SBL Premier Division with victory against Fusion.
It’s the last week of the #ReturntotheTable campaign
The focus this week is Diversity and Inclusion, ahead of our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy launch next week and we've put together a host of FREE resources for you to access.
Pitchford knocked out of the Euro Top 16 cup
Liam Pitchford has been knocked out of the Euro Top 16 cup by France's Emmanuel Lebesson in the Round of 8.
Pitchford off to a great start
Liam Pitchford has beaten Tomislav Pucar in his opening match in the Europe Top 16 in Greece.
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star 2021 Review
On its 20th anniversary 130 Junior and cadet players from afar afield as Cornwall, Jersey, Wales and Scotland attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star,... Continue reading
Europe Top 16 gets underway
Liam Pitchford is set to compete in the Europe Top 16 competition in Thessaloniki, Greece today as the tournament gets underway.
Kacper Piwowar is heading to Jordan
Piwowar has been selected to attend the ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge in Jordan later this year.
North Ayrshire and Fusion to get SBL Premier Division season underway
The Senior British League Premier Division returns this weekend with North Ayrshire set to take on Fusion.
#ReturntotheTable TT Kidz recap
This week for our #ReturntotheTable campaign we’ve been focusing on our programme for 7-11-year-olds, TT Kidz! Here’s a recap of all the great offers and... Continue reading
Refer a friend for TT Kidz and win prizes
Once you've booked a place on our programme TT Kidz, aimed at 7-11-year-olds, refer a friend or family member and be in with a chance of winning great prizes!
The WTT Star Contender Doha is back next week!
Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho are back on the WTT stage for the first time this season as they head to the WTT Star Contender Doha.
TT Leagues is proving its worth to Local Leagues
TT Leagues is proving an attractive proposition for a number of leagues which previously used their own bespoke websites to manage their fixtures, results and statistics.
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.
Behind the scenes of TT Kidz with Chris Turner
We asked our Youth Participation Officer and coach, Chris Turner all about TT Kidz.
Upskill your digital marketing ability
Today, Sport England and CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) launched the Digital Marketing Hub.
Enhance your club offer and deliver TT Kidz!
The TT Kidz programme provides clubs with well-designed and fun sessions to help introduce and equip a whole new generation of players to enjoy our great game.
Tees Sport and Bribar announced as Official Equipment Supplier
Tees Sport and Bribar are the Official Equipment Supplier for various Table Tennis England national events after a competitive tender process.
Success for England at the 2021 ITTF Parkinson’s World Championships
Held in the Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum Berlin from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th September, England’s George Chan and Jan Fuller took home five medals between them. Jan... Continue reading
Exciting news for students taking part in the World University Games
Table tennis athletes who are students are being offered the chance to experience the ‘phenomenal’ feeling of pulling on a Great Britain kit for the... Continue reading
WIN a free TT Kidz place with our Facebook competition
We're excited to announce that we'll be running a Facebook comment competition, giving five lucky fans a free place on the 8-week TT Kidz programme at the location of their choice.
Westfield venue removed for NJL and NCL
Unfortunately due to a problem with access to the venue, the Westfield venue in Northamptonshire has been removed for the upcoming National Junior League and... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
Entries open for Preston Grand Prix
Entries are now open for the Preston Grand Prix, the second stop of the 2021/22 circuit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking back at great moments for table tennis
During our Return to the Table campaign this summer we are promoting a Celebration Fortnight which aims to bring the table tennis community together to celebrate the return of table tennis. Here's our top 5 moments to celebrate during the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
From Ping Pong Parlour to club
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and temporary closure of facilities, there have been fewer opportunities for sport and physical activity. Where Ping Pong... Continue reading
How Louise stayed active with table tennis
The types of sport and physical activity people participate in change over the course of their lives, with factors such as age, mobility and injuries... Continue reading
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.
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.
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!
Get inspired by Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
With less than 24 hours to go before the start of the Paralympic tournament in Tokyo, all eyes will be on the awe-inspiring performances of... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
Discount on table tennis Fundamental Movement award!
In partnership with SAQ we are offering all licensed coaches access to a table tennis-specific fundamental movement award at a discounted price of just £75. That's a £55 saving on the retail price of £130!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
“Hard work and determination pays off”
Women & Girls Ambassador Tilly Simms explains why she became involved, and how "hard work and determination pays off."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 years old and championing Women & Girls in table tennis
This week’s focus for our Return to the Table campaign is juniors in table tennis where we’re highlighting confidence, passion and motivation for youngsters! One... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
Season-opening rankings and ratings published
The opening rankings and ratings for the 2021/22 season have been published.
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.
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.
Webinar: How to run your own celebration event
Join our webinar on Thursday 19th August to help you plan your Return to the Table celebration fortnight event.
Free online TT Activator Award for members
Over the course of the Return to the Table Campaign (26th July - 26th September) we are offering FREE access to the online TT Activator Award which would usually cost £35.
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.
Five reasons to return to table tennis this summer
As communities continue to move back towards normal life, table tennis is also restarting in all sorts of settings, from outdoor Ping! tables and workplaces... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Olympic reflections: Liam Pitchford
Liam Pitchford reflects on his Tokyo Olympic Games experience.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Table tennis big hit at #OneYearToGo in Birmingham!
There's only one year to go until the top athletes in the Commonwealth gather in Birmingham for the 2022 Commonwealth Games!
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.
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.
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.
Still time to enter Ping Pong Parkinson Nationals
The entry deadline for the inaugural Ping Pong Parkinson National Championship has been extended.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Podcast: How purposeful practice makes perfect
The final episode in our series of performance podcasts is out today - and the subject is purposeful practice.
Online membership renewals are open
Online membership renewals have opened for the 2021/22 season, with membership fees frozen for the fourth successive year.
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.
ParalympicsGB names 13 athletes in para table tennis squad for Tokyo 2020
ParalympicsGB has selected a talented squad of Table Tennis players for Tokyo 2020 including two defending Paralympic champions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gloucester Grand Prix cancelled
The Gloucester Grand Prix scheduled for July 24-25 has been cancelled due to a large number of player withdrawals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Podcast: Progressing through the England Pathway
England Performance Pathway coaches discuss how players transition between the different squads of the Pathway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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:
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!
NCL and NJL entries now open
Entries for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2021/22 are now open.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free TT Kidz training and equipment for Premier Clubs
Table Tennis England are supporting clubs to bounce back and attract new juniors by providing free TT Kidz training and equipment to Premier Clubs new to the TT Kidz programme.
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.
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.
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.
National School Sports Week 2021!
It’s National School Sport Week 2021, celebrating the return of youth sport and its power to bring people back together with a week of school sports days held up and down the country.
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.
Get pupils active next Friday with a TT Kidz live session!
Join us next Friday for a TT Kidz live session! In celebration of National School Sports Week, Table Tennis England are delivering a TT Kidz live session... Continue reading
Changes to national events scheduled before 19th July
The Gloucester Grand Prix on 26th and 27th June is regrettably cancelled and there will be no doubles events at either the U10-13s or Cadet & Junior Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
More Sport England funding success for table tennis clubs
Table tennis clubs and organisations continue to be highly successful in applying for Sport England Return to Play Small Grants funding.
Covering note for MAG Annual Report
The Members Advisory Group (MAG) has issued its Annual Report for 2020/21. The Report is available on the MAG pages of the TTE website here.... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pitchford and Ho selected for Tokyo Olympics!
Tin-Tin Ho and Liam Pitchford are heading to the Tokyo Olympics with Team GB!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK Coaching Week 2021: Offers, resources & courses
It’s UK Coaching Week, this year focused around ‘The Great Coaching Comeback’!
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.
Pride of Table Tennis winners announced!
The superstar volunteers of our sport have been honoured at the Pride of Table Tennis Awards ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
Entries open for UK’s first Parkinson’s tournament
Parkinson’s TT UK (PDTTUK) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural Ping Pong Parkinson National Championship. PDTTUK support players with... Continue reading
TT Kidz Virtual Schools Championship winners revealed!
24 year groups of students up and down the country have been practising and honing their table tennis skills at school through completing challenges within... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers’ Week 2021
Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Join us this year to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make!
2021 National Conference panel members revealed!
Panel members for the morning session of the 2021 National Conference have been revealed! The virtual conference, which is taking place on Saturday 5th June,... Continue reading
Webinar series to support clubs
Find out about upcoming Table Tennis England webinars for Clubs and Leagues, and watch previous webinars.
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.
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.
Squad complete for European Youth Championships
Three wildcard selections have completed the England squad for the European Youth Championships in Croatia in July.
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.
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.
Ping! London joins forces with StreetTT
Tables and players thrive when activation occurs around tables and people feel welcomed into a community of like-minded individuals. The ease of restrictions has certainly... Continue reading
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Cadet & Junior Nationals gets go-ahead
It is all systems go for the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships.
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.
Entries open for Gloucester Grand Prix
Entries are open for the Gloucester Grand Prix - the first Grand Prix since October 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Table tennis tables set in nature
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is ‘nature’, so we’re showcasing a variety of outdoor table tennis tables set in scenic environments so you... Continue reading
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.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Nature
This year's Mental Health Awareness Week is focused on mental health and nature - and we have visited one location where the Ping! initiative is helping to promote positive mental health.
Get set for a season of centenary celebrations!
The centenary celebrations for ETTA/Table Tennis England are just six months away!
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.
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.
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.
AGM resolutions published
The resolutions going forward to the Table Tennis England AGM on 17th July, and the rationales behind them, have been published.
Ready for a Grand reunion!
The Grand Prix circuit is back on the calendar and heading to Gloucester in June!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Announcing our support for Parkinson’s TT UK
Table Tennis England is proud to announce its support of Parkinson’s TT UK (PDTTUK). Members of the group are committed to enhancing and creating more... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
Book your place at our National Conference
Table Tennis England invites Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to book their place for the 2021 National Conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
Save the date for virtual National Conference
Table Tennis England invites Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to ‘save the date’ for the 2021 National Conference!
Watch our Ready to Return webinar
Our latest Ready to Return webinar has helped clubs to prepare for their return to indoor table tennis.
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.
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!
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.
Ping! springs into action with the easing of lockdown
The arrival of spring, coupled with the welcome news that people may play table tennis on outdoor tables, has created the perfect platform to announce... Continue reading
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.
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.
New look for ETTU
The European Table Tennis Unior (ETTU) celebrated World Table Tennis Day yesterday by launching its new logo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Arrange and play outdoor sport with the LinQsport App!
As the country opens up again this week for outside exercise and sport, start creating your outdoor LinQups today in the LinQsport App! It couldn’t... Continue reading
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.
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.
Special ‘return from lockdown’ offer for shopping centres!
Shopping centres can welcome visitors back with some free ping pong! We have a special return from lockdown 20% OFF for all shopping centres that... Continue reading
Sport England funding success for table tennis clubs
Table tennis clubs and organisations have been highly successful in applying for Sport England Return to Play Small Grants funding (£300 to £10,000). To date,... Continue reading
Simon becomes BRIT ambassador
Commonwealth Games hopeful Simon Heaps has become an ambassador for a charity supporting mental health in young adults.
Get set for outdoor table tennis!
We’re getting excited for the return of outdoor table tennis next week! From Monday 29th March in accordance to government’s roadmap out of lockdown, people... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Win tickets to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
England’s finest take on the rest of the Commonwealth as they go for medal glory on home soil in Birmingham next year – and you... Continue reading
European Veterans’ Championship cancelled
The European Veterans' Championship, due to begin in Cardiff on June 26, 2022, has been cancelled.
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.
IWD: Juliet Bertie’s story
Our final female story for International Women’s Day comes from Juliet Bertie, who is part of the Members’ Advisory Group for Table Tennis England. Juliet’s... Continue reading
IWD: 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.
IWD: Priya Samuel’s story
Our next female story of the day is that of Priya Samuel, a Table Tennis England Board Director and successful business woman. What is your... Continue reading
IWD: Kate Hughes Story
For International Women’s Day 2021 we’re highlighting and celebrating women’s achievements in table tennis. Kate Hughes inspires young girls to take part in table tennis... Continue reading
IWD: Jeanette Anderson’s story
Table tennis is a game that can be enjoyed by everyone, and this story below highlights how it can add value to the lives of... Continue reading
International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge!
Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2021(IWD) and this year’s theme is to #choosetochallenge: “A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge... Continue reading
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.
Tom Jarvis to lead the YST After School Club!
England's Tom Jarvis is mentoring up-and-coming athletes by leading a Youth Sport Trust (YST) After School Club for children and young people.
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
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.
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.
TT Leagues up for prestigious award
Table Tennis England’s TT Leagues platform, developed alongside Rocca Creative, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
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.
Pride of Table Tennis Awards: regional winners announced!
The Pride of Table Tennis Awards regional winners have been revealed! A total of 31 inspirational individuals have been honoured for their immense dedication to table tennis.
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.
National Careers Week 2021: careers in table tennis
National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK running from the 1st – 6th March.... Continue reading
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.
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.
London Grand Prix cancelled
The London Grand Prix on May 29-30 has been cancelled in line with our coronavirus cancellation policy.
Obituary: England international Peter Williams
It is with much regret that we have learnt former England International, Peter Williams, has passed away.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your input needed on new league programme
Would you like to feed into the development of a new local league programme for the sport?
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.
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.
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!
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.
Newcastle University rising to challenge with local clubs
Table tennis is playing an integral part in Newcastle University's bid to maintain a UK top-10 ranking in university sport, with the institution building important links with local clubs.
TT Kidz helping Thomas to continue family tradition
Thomas Ellis has been relishing taking part in the TT Kidz live sessions during lockdown, and is showing fantastic potential.
AGM 2021: Date and details
The Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday July 17, 2021.
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.
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.
Official Statement
The Table Tennis England Board met today and has issued the following statement. The Board has made various attempts to restore trust with Elected Deputy... Continue reading
Join our “Purposeful Practice” webinar
We are offering an opportunity for our licensed coaches to see how we are working with the England youth players.
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).
Catch up on our Women & Girls webinar
If you missed our Women & Girls webinar led by the Table Tennis England coaching department you can watch the recorded webinar in full here.... Continue reading
TT Kidz is offering Community Groups free kit bags!
We are calling all Community Groups interested in running three to four TT Kidz live sessions to get in contact with us as we have... Continue reading
The Jack Petchey Foundation is looking for young people to have their voices heard
The Jack Petchey Foundation have recently hosted a series of digital meetings between young people, MPs and London Assembly members about young people’s experiences of... Continue reading
Catch up on TT Fit webinar
In case you missed it, we held a webinar about the TT Fit app with special guest and founder of TT Fit, Keith Knox. Catch... Continue reading
What can Clubs do in lockdown 3.0 to prepare for a return to play?
Following our recent Participation Survey, there is a strong indication players across the age groups are keen to return when possible. So, what can clubs... Continue reading
Impact of COVID-19 on Grassroots Activity Survey
The last year has been incredibly tough for community clubs. Lockdowns, restrictions and social-distancing has seen many of you temporarily close or reduce your capacity... Continue reading
Online disability awareness training module launched
Table Tennis England has launched a new disability awareness online training module for the sport’s workforce and volunteers, and sign-ups are now open. Disability awareness... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
ELCC cancelled
The English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC) have been cancelled this season because of the ongoing pandemic restrictions.
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.
Webinar: Women & Girls
On the 11th February at 7pm we will be running a webinar discussing Women & Girls in table tennis. We’ll be looking at the pressures... Continue reading
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.
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.
Webinar: the Future of Coach and Education
If you missed out on our recent webinar outlining the future of coach and education at Table Tennis England then you can watch the full... Continue reading
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).
Missed a club webinar? Catch up here
Missed one of our free club webinars? You can watch them all here!
Friends reunited as officials meet online
The Technical Officials Committee (TOC) webinar this week brought together 94 umpires, referees and tournament organisers.
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.
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.
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.
“Driving performance progress in a virtual landscape”
With Lockdown 3.0 in place, our pathway coaches have had to adapt to a completely different set of circumstances to the traditional player coach relationship,... Continue reading
How 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.
How we’re getting pupils involved in table tennis
The Jack Petchey Table Donation Scheme supports London and Essex schools by providing equipment packages to develop their table tennis offer for the 10th consecutive... Continue reading
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.
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.
Applications open for Birmingham 2022 umpires
Table Tennis England has opened the process of Umpire Selection for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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.
TT Kidz is giving away 50 free Awards Packs!
Looking for something to keep the kids active with during Lockdown 3.0? We’ve got just the thing! We’re bringing our TT Kidz Awards programme to... Continue reading
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.
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.
Three clubs win defibrillators
Find out which three table tennis clubs won full-funded defibrillators in our draw in conjunction with London Hearts.
Could you help steer our competition review?
Table Tennis England is looking for players, organisers and club officials to help steer our competition review.
Olympic qualifiers postponed
The European Olympic Qualifying Tournament has been pushed back from February to April.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pride of Table Tennis local nominations announced
The table tennis family has rallied together to ensure the incredible voluntary efforts of individuals and organisations up and down the country do not go unnoticed - with more than 150 nominations to our Pride of Table Tennis Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official Statement
The Board of Directors has called an EGM as they are required to do upon the request of company members representing at least 5% of... Continue reading
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.
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.
Register to join the Pride of Table Tennis Awards judging panel
If you want to play a key role in choosing the Pride of Table Tennis Awards winners then we have just the opportunity.
Four selected for Olympic qualifying tournament
Great Britain are sending the maximum permitted four players to the European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in February.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior British League season cancelled
The remainder of the Senior British League season, including the Premier Division, has been cancelled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TT Kidz gets festive!
Table Tennis England's inspiring TT Kidz programme is bringing festive fun to living rooms across the country on December 21 with the final TT Kidz Live session of the year.
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.
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.
World Veteran Championships cancelled
The World Veteran Championships, due to be held in Bordeaux at the end of April 2021, have been cancelled.
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.
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.
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.
Great start for Pitchford in the Champions League
Competing for the first time for Russian club UMMC, Pitchford and his team eased through the first tie against Czech side Enfireex Ostrave winning 3... Continue reading
British Paralympian wins prestigious award
The National Lottery Spirit of Sport award was won by Kim Daybell, Polly Swann and Vicky Wright, who stepped away from sport this year to... Continue reading
Wandsworth welcomes a new Parlour
With the welcome news of a vaccine, the dark days of lockdown should soon be behind us and we’re hopeful that our Ping Pong Parlour... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t miss funding opportunities
Funding from both Sport England and Table Tennis England is still available for Clubs and Leagues to apply for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Need a stocking filler?
This year has seen an unprecedented surge in the sale of home table tennis tables with the nation occupying the long days of lock-down by... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Obituary: Ron Bayliss, Draycott & Long Eaton TTC founder
Roy Bayliss, a stalwart of table tennis in the East Midlands, has passed away aged 88.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
County Championships cancelled
The remaining rounds of the County Championships for the 2020/21 season have been cancelled as a result of the pandemic.
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
Butterfly Schools Individual event cancelled
The Butterfly National Schools Individual Championships have joined the team competition in being cancelled for the 2020/21 season.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Butterfly Schools Team event cancelled ‘with heavy heart’
The Butterfly National Schools Team Championships has been cancelled for the 2020/21 season.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Table Tennis England Official Statement
Table Tennis England are aware of the contents of a social media post made by one of our board directors yesterday that has since been... Continue reading
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.
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.
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!
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.
Update of Regulations
Several documents in the Laws & Regulations section of our website have been updated.
World Junior Championships cancelled
The World Junior Championships, scheduled to be held in Guimaraes, Portugal, from November 29 to December 6, has been cancelled.
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.
Nottingham table tennis round-up
The latest news from Nottingham and District Table Tennis Association.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAG quarterly report
Read a summary of the quarterly report from the Members' Advisory Group and download the full report.
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.
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.
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.
We’re supporting Parents in Sport week
Find out more about Parents in Sport Week, plus sign up for our upcoming webinar for parents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Update on the latest event cancellations
It has now been confirmed that the second round fixture for the Senior British League Premier Division is among the latest events to be cancelled... Continue reading
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.
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.
Durban to host 2023 ITTF World Championships Finals
The ITTF’s first ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held yesterday, Monday 28th of September, when it was announced that the 2023 ITTF World... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Guidance documents for schools
Download key guidance documents for schools to help plan a safe return to indoor table tennis.
Brighton TTC leading the way with Ping!
Despite a lock-down summer, Brighton Table Tennis Club has been able to create a huge amount of activity particularly around the outdoor tables and for... Continue reading
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TT Kidz for Schools
TT Kidz for schools is a brand new Table Tennis England programme launching in September 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin’s 21-hour marathon effort for hospice
Stratford-upon-Avon Deputy Mayor, Kevin Taylor, who is also Chairman of Stratford-upon-Avon Table Tennis Club and Project Leader for PING! Stratford-upon-Avon has recently completely an epic... Continue reading
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.
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.
New partnership promotes table tennis in social care settings
The current climate has presented Table Tennis England with some additional opportunities to form new partnerships and engage with a host of different sectors in... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Chance for coaches to step up their careers
Applications are now open for the Level 3 Head Coach Award in table tennis.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
The wait is over for Ping Pong Parlours
Exciting news this week as the first Ping Pong Parlour has reopened its doors to the public after months of closure due to the coronavirus... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
European Championships postponed
The European Championships, due to take place in Poland next month, has been postponed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Phone lines now open – renew your membership today
Our phone lines are now open for Table Tennis England members wishing to renew their membership for the 2020/21 season. Members can call our friendly... Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local leagues resumption date announced
Following the successful re-opening of indoor sports facilities on Saturday, Table Tennis England is moving into Stage 3 of our return to play roadmap – with a target date of September 1st to resume local league competition.
Celebrity designs boost Will’s mask fundraiser
Will Bayley's facemask initiative to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital is going from strength to strength, with thousands of sales and six celebrity designs now to choose from.
The day we’ve been waiting for!
The long wait is almost over as indoor table tennis can resume from Saturday July 25! Clubs up and down the country are preparing to open up again and get their members back on the table, playing the sport we all love.
Friday Photos 114: Back in time to ’89
This week we return to photographs from the lens of Arthur Clark taken in 1989 at a selection of tournaments.
Sign up to be a TT Kidz happy camper!
The TT Kidz Virtual Summer Camp is coming and promises an action-packed week of fun for young table tennis players - sign up now!
A MAG-nificent seven bring new skills
Seven new faces on our Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) bring a range of skills and experiences which will strengthen the panel as it undertakes key projects in the sport.
Table tennis and esports partnership launched
Table Tennis England has teamed up with the British Esports Association to promote the importance of mental wellbeing and exercise.
Four new directors at BPTT
British Para Table Tennis has welcomed four new directors to its board.
Watch: Table Tennis England AGM
Catch up on the online Table Tennis England AGM for 2020, including financial statements, honours, information about membership and video reviews.
Online membership renewals now open
It is that time again and our online membership renewals have now opened. Here is all the information you need to make your renewal.
New appointments to Members’ Advisory Group
The Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) has been strengthened by the appointment of seven new members.
Key guidance documents
Download key guidance documents for clubs and coaches to help plan a safe return to indoor table tennis.
Friday Photos 113: More from the Sealink Youth Cup
Some more photos from the Sealink Youth Cup in the early 1980s. Do these images jog anyone’s memory?
Sign up for Ready to Return webinar
As we prepare for the return to indoor table tennis on July 25, we are running two Ready to Return webinars for clubs, today and tomorrow.
Annual Review – your questions answered
The final version of the Table Tennis England Annual Review 2019/20 has been published, alongside our responses to questions raised by our members.
Be inspired and make a Pride nomination!
Do you know someone who epitomises the power of sport to make a positive impact on lives? If so, why not nominate them for the Inspirational Story of the Year category in our Pride of Table Tennis Awards.
England stars grateful to be back on table
England’s elite players have returned to training in a strictly controlled environment.
Video guide to our new membership categories
Are you wondering what our new memebrship categories mean for you? Then our short video explains all!
Sport England Club Matters programme
Recently, in order to support clubs and groups with returning to activity following the coronavirus Pandemic, Sport England’s Club Matters team have developed a series of content and resources to help clubs apply the relevant government guidance and advice from across the sector.
‘Table tennis gave me a place to belong’
23-year-old Lyndsey Simpson shares her story about how table tennis has helped her to overcome mental health issues.
Get your Ping! on this summer with our equipment offer
Find out how you can overcome the ban on sharing equipment by buying low-cost table tennis equipment to help you use the Ping! outdoor public tables this summer.
New dates for World Championships
New dates have been confirmed by the ITTF for Hana Bank 2020 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan, South Korea.
Friday Photos 112: Sealink Youth Cup
Can you name the players in these photos, taken at the Sealink Youth Cup?
Government update on indoor sport welcomed
Table Tennis England has welcomed today's Government announcement that indoor sports facilities will be allowed to re-open from Saturday July 25.
Member offer: An adventurous discount!
Are you looking to discover some seriously adventurous things to do outdoors? Our members can get 10% off outdoor experiences and activities at Go Ape!
Help us take Pride in our amazing volunteers!
Do you know a local hero of the sport who could follow in the footsteps of our Volunteer of the Year Pat Johnson?
Be TT funding to cover PPE and cleaning equipment
Clubs, leagues and coaches can now apply for funding for items of PPE and cleaning equipment under the Be TT initiative – and the deadline for applying has been extended until August 3.
Umpires Zoom through exams to stay on 2022 path
Lockdown has not stopped a group of umpires working hard to gain their Level 2 qualification and stay on track to officiate at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Why your membership is vital now and for the future
Our Chairman Sandra Deaton explains why showing your support and becoming a member of Table Tennis England goes beyond the payment of affiliation fees and makes you a part of the fabric of the sport in England.
Nine GB athletes certain of Paralympic qualification
Paralympic champions Will Bayley (men’s class 7) and Rob Davies (men’s class 1) and World champion Ross Wilson (men’s class 8) are among nine British players confirmed by the ITTF as qualified for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo next year.
Rotary Club lottery to boost Brighton TTC
Brighton Table Tennis Club will be the first beneficiary of The Brighton & Hove Soirée Rotary Club’s new lottery fundraiser.
Friday Photos 111: Isle of Man hosts the Commonwealth
Some more photographs from the Ransome Collection, of the Commonwealth Championships in 1985 on the Isle of Man.
England’s elite put youth squads through their paces
The England squads have been pulling together across the age groups to make the most of training opportunities at home.
Pride of Table Tennis Awards: Nominations now open!
The time has come to recognise and honour volunteers for the outstanding and often unseen contributions they make to enable our great sport to flourish.
Brighton TTC is driving force for community groups
Brighton Table Tennis Club is blazing a trail for community groups nationally after developing a new course which helps organisations to design and collaboratively build a new model of community in action.
Annual Review 2020 published
The Table Tennis England Annual Review has been published online and we are inviting questions from members ahead of the online Annual Conference and AGM on July 18.
Obituary: International umpire Heather Masters
Top-class international umpire, Heather Masters, has passed away aged 90.
Sign up for next coach webinar
We welcome Stephen Gertsen and Craig Bryant to lead our next coaching webinar. It will be an open Q&A based on player development, covering mixed ability and mixed environments, with two coaches who have a vast amount of experience of coaching in all settings and with different players.
Watch our Ready to Return webinar
Watch our Ready to Return webinar, which was attended by more than 100 clubs and detailed how we are preparing for a return to sport. You can also download a summary of the questions and answers from the end of the webinar.
Friday Photos 110: Internationals in their early days
Some more photographs from Arthur Clark this week, they again show tournaments based around Essex, with a good smattering of players who were or went on to become England internationals.
We’re backing National School Sport Week – at Home!
Table Tennis England has joined the Youth Sport Trust and Sky Sports to help young people and families up and down the country to engage in a week of virtual sporting challenges.
Don Parker elected to Table Tennis England Board
Don Parker has been elected to fill the vacancy of Elected Deputy Chairman on the Table Tennis England Board.
New membership categories launched
Table Tennis England is today launching its new individual membership structure for the 2020/21 season.
Indoor table tennis still on hold
Following further information and clarification about the activities being allowed to resume following yesterday's Government statement, we regret to say that indoor table tennis activity will not be able to return from July 4.
World Championships postponed again
The World Team Championships have again been postponed - until the early months of 2021.
Liam Pitches in to lead Team GB workout
England No 1 Liam Pitchford leads the latest in the Wednesday Workout series of videos posted by Team GB.
Memories of GB thriller burn bright on Olympic Day
To celebrate Olympic Day today, we asked Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker about their top Olympic memories. Not surprisingly, they both chose the thriller between Great Britain and France at Rio 2016.
Table tennis joins flagship European event
Table tennis has been confirmed as part of the multi-sport European Championships in 2022.
Ready to return: What we are doing to support our members
Following our Ready to Return player survey, we have issued further guidance to help our members to prepare for getting back into the sport when restrictions are lifted.
Get ready for Bat and Chat Live!
Bat and Chat Live is here and is a great way for clubs and other organisations to help keep people active – and provide a social opportunity through table tennis.
Book for our latest Ready to Return webinar for clubs
The latest Ready to Return guidance is the subject of our next club webinar on Thursday June 25 - and clubs can book their place now.
Friday Photos 109: All roads lead to Essex
Over the last few months I have been privileged to have received from Arthur Clark of Essex a regular supply of his photographs going back over four decades.
Virtual club workshops launched
Table Tennis England has teamed up with Sport England Club Matters to offer table tennis clubs a series of virtual workshops.
Mari inspires mascot Jemima to be the best she can be
Being mascot for national Women’s Singles finalist Mari Baldwin has so inspired eight-year-old Jemima Choudhury that she is working hard to emulate her.
Tees Sport to supply balls for our top events
Tees Sport has been named the Official Ball Supplier for Table Tennis England and the Senior British League for the 2020/21 season - and is giving our members a 20% off deal to celebrate.
Paul leads Team GB’s Workout Wednesday
Double Olympian Paul Drinkhall leads the latest in the Wednesday Workout series of videos posted by Team GB.
Rankings: Consultation shapes our next steps
Find out how we will continue to develop proposals for a modified rankings system - plus watch a video to find out more about how our current system works.
A personal tribute to John Burtenshaw
A personal reflection on the life of John Burtenshaw by Noel Sewell (Chairman & President, Wiltshire TTA).
Friday Photos 108: Commonwealth Championships success
This week we feature some action photos from the Alan and Jose Ransome Collection taken at the Commonwealth Championships, Isle of Man, 1985.
What you told us about returning to play
Half of our members want to start playing again as soon as possible, while half have experienced a negative impact on their mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic, according to our Ready to Return player survey.
Obituary: John Burtenshaw
John Burtenshaw, a Vice-President of Table Tennis England who served the sport for more than six decades, has died a week after his 87th birthday.
Members’ Advisory Group update
The Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) held its latest meeting online in May, discussing subjects including the coronavirus pandemic, recruitment of new members and engagement with the wider table tennis community, as well as updating on the projects currently being undertaken.
Member offer: Great savings on Apple products
If your Dad is a tech-lover, then treat him to an awe-inspiring gadget from the world’s best-loved technology provider or a new accessory for his Apple kit.
John Hilton featured on BBC’s QI show
Table tennis got the QI treatment as English European champion John Hilton featured on the iconic BBC comedy panel show.
Tin-Tin’s favourite recipe to fuel training
Porridge is great for fuelling training and competition, so it is no surprise that our Eat with Team England series this week features a favourite oatmeal recipe.
Fight Club joins Saturday primetime
If you are looking for a new lockdown challenge which tests your table tennis skills, Ping Pong Fight Club may have the answer.
How our members are helping to shape British League
Players, officials and volunteers from across the range of British League have helped us to shape a strategy document for the competition.
Competitions: Cancellation and refund policy announced
UPDATED October 29: Table Tennis England has announced a framework for confirming national events and leagues, plus a refund policy, as we continue to plan for the 2020/21 season.
Join a TT Kidz at home session – whenever you want!
Youngsters can learn and practise new table tennis skills in their own time at home with our new series of TT Kidz session videos.
National leagues to be finalised
All outstanding fixtures in national leagues are to be cancelled and league tables finalised using a system of protocols released today by Table Tennis England.
Friday Photos 107: Ellenborough memories
Last week’s appeal for memorabilia has produced some positive results, with a special thank you to Jose Ransome who has sent a large package of photographs which will keep me busy for a day or so having a meander through them.
Catch up on Ready to Return webinar
Our latest club webinar offered an overview of our latest Ready to Return guidance as the coronavirus restrictions are slowly lifted.
More of your lockdown activities
We are slowly moving towards a time when table tennis activity can resume in a form we all know and love, but in the meantime clubs and individuals are continuing their inventive methods of staying in communication and keeping active together.
MAG recruitment: Applications open
The Members' Advisory Group (MAG) is seeking to recruit three new members and the application process has now opened.
Taking table tennis to the isolated and inactive
Households across the country are being introduced to table tennis during the pandemic as Table Tennis England works in partnership to reach the most isolated and inactive members of our society.
Obituary: England international Peter Shead
Peter Shead, a former England international and prominent player of the 1950s and 1960s, has passed away aged 91 at his RAF flat in Rottingdean, Sussex.
Eat with Team England – Maria’s authentic pasta
Our Eat with Team England series this week has an authentic Italian pasta dish courtesy of Maria Tsaptsinos.
Two candidates for Elected Deputy Chairman
Two candidates have been nominated for the position of one Elected Deputy Chairman to serve on the Board until the 2023 AGM.
Liam eyes Champions League glory in Russia
Liam Pitchford is ready for a serious crack at Champions League glory after signing a deal with Russian club UMMC for the 2020/21 season.
Safeguarding for Coaches, Clubs and Leagues
As we start to look forward and plan for a return to table tennis, now is an ideal time for clubs and leagues to check-in on safeguarding and ensure that they are up to date with all of the latest information.
Obituary – Peter Rainford
I am sorry to have to inform you of the recent passing of one of Preston TT Association’s longstanding members, Peter Rainford. Although Peter never... Continue reading
Friday Photos 106: Back to school for England v Germany
Friday Photos makes a return to remember when a Sussex school was the venue as England took on Germany.
Tell us your views on return to play
As we begin to emerge from lockdown and prepare for activities to resume, Table Tennis England is asking for our members' feedback in a short survey concerning the impact of the outbreak on them and their thoughts on returning to play.
Help for clubs to manage bookings
Find out how the ClubSpark Club Management Platform can help clubs to manage bookings and payments as we prepare for a return to action.
Elected Deputy Chairman nominations deadline
Nominations for an Elected Deputy Chairman to serve on the Board of Table Tennis England close on Friday at 11.59pm.
‘Question time’ with Liam Pitchford
England No 1 Liam Pitchford took the spotlight as he fielded questions on all things table tennis during a live Q&A session with some of our members.
Sign up to get TT Kidz in your club!
The third phase of TT Kidz is open for applications from clubs which want to deliver the new, inspiring initiative to get youngsters into the sport.
TT Kidz Afterschool Club is back!
Our TT Kidz Afterschool Club has kept the buzz going during lockdown - and it's proved so popular we have now added an extra five weeks of the live online sessions!
Positive feedback as TT Leagues updated
The latest update to TT Leagues has provided a stack of improvements and enhanced features – as user feedback on the platform continues to be overwhelmingly positive.
Sport England fund helps table tennis clubs
Almost 30 table tennis clubs have received grants totalling more than £80,000 from the Sport England Community Emergency Fund.
MAG recruitments: Your chance to shape our sport’s future
If you have lots of experience of table tennis combined with wider expertise, we would like you to help shape the future of our sport by joining the Members' Advisory Group (MAG).
Applications open for Diploma in Sporting Excellence
Applications are now open to be part of the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) Programme aimed at players aged 16 to 18 years old who wish to combine the performance level of our sport with full-time further education.
Eat with Team England – Payet’s Perfect Practice Porridge
Commonwealth Games medallist Denise Payet shares her Perfect Practice Porridge recipe in our Eat with Team England series.
Sign up for exclusive Q&A with England No.1
Sign up for an exclusive Q&A session with England No 1 Liam Pitchford at 2pm next Tuesday (May 26) – simply fill in the form... Continue reading
It’s Green for go for ambassador Erin!
Rising England star Erin Green talks about why she wanted to become a Table Tennis England Female Ambassador.
Paul’s insights – plus, your chance to quiz Liam!
Watch the video as our members quizzed Paul Drinkhall on his life in table tennis - plus sign up to take part in a live Q&A session with Liam Pitchford.
Bat & Chat subject of latest club webinar
The latest in our series of club webinars was an introduction to our Bat & Chat initiative.
Affiliation fees frozen for 2020/21 season
Table Tennis England fees for the 2020/21 season will be frozen at the same rates as 2019/20.
GOSH! Will’s mask initiative is a real winner
Will Bayley says he is blown away by the response to his fundraising facemasks in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital – and looking forward to new celebrity-designed styles being launched in the coming weeks.
Portishead players become video stars
Members of Portishead TTC have shown their support for frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic with a brilliant video.
Obituary: Tony Ross, administrator and photographer
Tony Ross, prominent administrator and prolific photographer, and double recipient of the Ivor Montagu Award, died on April 22 in Hull.
Megan does the hard yards for Mind
Young England player Megan Jones has gone the extra mile (well, 15 to be precise) to help people who may be struggling with their mental health during lockdown.
Get behind a good cause during lockdown!
Members of Table Tennis England have come up with some great charity fundraising initiatives during lockdown - here's how you can donate to any of them.
Your chance to quiz Paul Drinkhall!
Table Tennis England members are being given an exclusive chance to put their questions to England No 2 Paul Drinkhall in a live online Q&A webinar!
Nationals viewing figures on the up
BBC website audience figures for Finals Day for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships were up substantially on last year – and we are continuing to work to bring more live coverage of table tennis to viewers.
TT Leagues ready to go from strength to strength
More than 35,000 matches across 150 leagues were recorded on the TT Leagues platform during the 2019/20 season – and further improvements to both the website and app are planned before next season.
Nominations sought for Elected Deputy Chairman
Table Tennis England is inviting nominations for one Elected Deputy Chairman to serve on the Board until the 2023 AGM.
Emergency fund topped up as ‘deadline’ announced
Read how one table tennis club benefitted from the Sport England Community Emergency Fund - the fund has been topped up but applications will be paused on Thursday night.
Book now for latest club webinar
Our next club webinar on Wednesday May 13 will be on the subject of Opportunities for Club Support, and spaces can still be booked.
New guidance on where you can play table tennis
Following the publication today of Government guidance on how England will begin to move out of lockdown, we have updated our guidance on playing table tennis.
Coronavirus statement
UPDATED: Following publication of Government guidance on how England will begin to move out of lockdown, table tennis is permitted outdoors in certain areas. All updates will be posted here.
Knockout success for Bethany’s big challenge!
Bethany Ellis has completed her 100km challenge and raised well over £1,000 for Cancer Research UK - with support from boxing world champion Tyson Fury.
England squad applications deadline extended
The closing date for applications to the England age group squads has been extended because of the coronavirus crisis.
Official ball supplier sought
Table Tennis England is currently inviting tenders for provision of ITTF-approved table tennis balls to a number of national events in season 2020/21 and designated status as ‘Table Tennis England Official Ball Supplier'.
Outlining how we can return to action
Table Tennis England has released some principles which will guide a return to table tennis activity - depending on updates from the Government.
Dan bounces his way to a world record!
Table tennis personality Dan Ives went through the pain barrier and broke a world record to raise money for the NHS.
Young Ambassadors an asset to clubs
Our Young Ambassadors have logged hundreds of hours of volunteering between them, helping people to enjoy and achieve in table tennis.
Member offer: 40% off film streaming!
Find out how we can help you save money on movies at home with up to 40% off home movie streaming from Rakuten TV.
Our partnerships bring table tennis to deprived areas
Young people in some of the most deprived areas of England are being introduced to table tennis during the lockdown thanks to two Table Tennis England initiatives.
Latest rankings update
The Table Tennis England rankings and ratings have been updated to take account of a small number of results received since the last rankings run.
AGM fees proposition published
The Board of Table Tennis England has published its AGM proposition on membership fees for the 2020/21 season.
Table Tennis England to relaunch memberships
Table Tennis England is relaunching its individual membership categories for the 2020/21 season to help create a better and more relevant journey for everyone within the sport.
Heavyweight support for Bethany’s charity challenge!
Young England hopeful Bethany Ellis was ‘knocked out’ to receive support from world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury as she began a charity crusade for Cancer Research UK.
London Academy 2* round-up 2019/20
There were four London Academy 2 Star tournaments from October 2019 to February 2020. The report of the one held on October 12 can be... Continue reading
Chairman’s message: How we’re tackling coronavirus impact
Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton updates members on the impact of the lockdown on table tennis, what we are doing to support coaches, clubs, leagues and our wider membership, and how our members can continue to support our work.
Media focus on play-at home TT boom
Sky Sports News and the BBC have featured the recent upsurge in people ordering table tennis equipment online to play at home.
Young England athletes make most of lockdown
Find out how the England performance coaches are helping our young pathway athletes to make the most of training and learning opportunities during the lockdown.
Maria joins TT Kidz Afterschool Club – sign up now!
Commonwealth Games medallist Maria Tsaptsinos is joining the TT Kidz Afterschool Club - sign up now to join next week's session!
Guidelines on secure use of Zoom
If you are using Zoom to stay connected during lockdown, please check out these guidelines to help keep your meeting safe and secure.
Be ready to return with our exercise routine
The 2019/20 league season may have ended abruptly because of the coronavirus lockdown, but our new exercise video led by Table Tennis England Technical Director Alan Cooke aims to help players keep in trim ready for next season.
Local leagues finalising seasons
Table Tennis England has produced a guide outlining the options for leagues wishing to finalise their seasons, and how they work on the TT Leagues platform.
Sign up for coaching webinar on skills
Chris Turner leads our next free coaching webinar, on the topic of Developing Skill Through a Constraints Led Approach.
Super Coopers top £5,000 for charity
When brothers Sam and Joseph Cooper decided to take on a lockdown challenge and help others in the process, they didn’t in their wildest dreams imagine they would break the £5,000 barrier for charity.
Watch Tin-Tin perform her lockdown song!
Our women's No 1 Tin-Tin Ho has written her own lockdown song honouring key workers and encouraging us all to look after ourselves - watch her perform it on ukulele!
Be TT funding to help with coronavirus impact
Table Tennis England will be allocating funding support for table tennis activity to clubs, leagues and volunteers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Club Webinar: Engaging Talented Athletes
The third webinar of our series, delivered by the Table Tennis England Performance Team, focused on how to continue to engage with talented athletes during lockdown.
Great start to TT Kidz Afterschool Club
TT Kidz came to homes around the country at the first session of TT Kidz Afterschool Club Live on Tuesday.
Obituary: Bobby Raybould, England international
Former England International and National Champion, Bobby Raybould, has died. Bobby was born in Stratford, London on 8th December 1934 and was a prominent Essex player before going on to play for his country.
Relive England’s brilliant home World Cup campaign!
Relive England's 2018 ITTF Team World Cup journey at the iconic Copper Box Arena, including the men's brilliant semi-final against China, with our TWC playlist.
Para ace Dan is giving plenty back to the sport
When Dan Bullen talks about giving something back to the sport which has taken him from beginner to challenging for Paralympics selection, he is not doing things by halves.
Listen back to club webinar with Sara Sutcliffe
The second in a series of club webinars took place on Friday with an update and Q&A session with Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe.
Online safety advice for coaches and club officers
During these difficult times everyone is looking at new ways of communicating with friends, families, work colleagues and this is the same for all of us working in sport.
Sign up for coaching webinar with Alan Cooke
Table Tennis England Technical Director Alan Cooke will delve into the relationship between coach and player in the latest in our series of free coaching webinars.
Obituary: Russell Winfield, Grantham coach
Tributes have been paid to a table tennis legend in the Grantham area. Russell Winfield passed away on Friday, April 10, aged 59.
Look after your mental health, says Liam
In these difficult times of lockdown, England No 1 Liam Pitchford has released a video message to urge people to look after their mental health.
Liam back into world’s top 15
Liam Pitchford's brilliant run to the final of the Qatar Open has launched him back into the top 15 in the world.
Lockdown puts table tennis on the home front
Thousands of people are turning to table tennis as an activity to play at home during the lockdown - here's how we are helping them to discover a love of the sport.
Do you have the knowledge to become an umpire?
Do you want to take the first steps on the journey to becoming a table tennis umpire – or are you just interested in testing your knowledge of the game? Either way, our online umpire test paper is for you!
Clubs join webinar on emergency funding
Clubs from across the country joined a Table Tennis England webinar to take them through the Sport England Community Emergency Fund - and you can watch it back on this page.
Bat & Chat a big hit in Cornwall
The first Bat & Chat session in Cornwall has proved to be a smash hit with its target audience.
Message from our Chief Executive
As the world heads into the Easter break in the midst of lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, our Chief Executive, Sara Sutcliffe, has recorded a video message to our members.
Umpires step into international ranks
English umpires Jenny Sanders and Jo Outhwaite have joined the global ranks of officials after passing their International Umpire exams.
How to keep playing during ‘lockdown’
See how clubs and coaches are beating the coronavirus lockdown - and let us know what you are doing, so we can share with others.
New dates for World Championships
The World Team Championships have been provisionally rescheduled to take place from September 27 to October 4.
Stars feature in longest rally for WTTD
Players and fans across the globe came together to celebrate World Table Tennis Day despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Five minute membership survey – win an Amazon voucher
Take part in our annual membership survey, and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher!
Rankings ‘frozen’ during lockdown
Our April rankings and ratings lists have now been published, taking into account matches that were played earlier in March before the coronavirus 'lockdown'.
Get involved in World Table Tennis Day . . . at home!
Communities are coming together during the coronavirus pandemic - and our sport will take centre stage on World Table Tennis Day on Monday.
AGM date and details
The Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday July 18, 2020.
Your Nationals playlist is essential viewing!
Now is the perfect time to relive the drama and excitement of Finals Day at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships!
Youth development webinar for coaches
Table Tennis England Junior Head Coach Marcus Gustafson will deliver the next in a series of free webinars to help coaches develop their knowledge base during the coronavirus lockdown.
Sport England announces emergency funding package
Sport England has today confirmed that it is making up to £195m of funding available to help the community sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Obituary: England international Ronnie Allcock
Ronnie Allcock, who has died aged 90, started playing table tennis when he was 15 years old and was coached by Stan Proffitt at that hotbed of table tennis in the north, Manchester YMCA.
Horsham Spinners round-up
There were four STAG Horsham Spinners tournaments in February and March 2020 and this is a round-up of all of the results, draw sheets and photos of the medallists.
Obituary: Keith ‘Charlie’ Childs
Tributes have been paid across the table tennis family to Keith ‘Charlie’ Childs, a passionate advocate of the sport in so many areas, who has died at the age of 69.
Coronavirus: General advice
A list of useful links to guidance and advice on the coronavirus pandemic.
Free webinars will help coaches enhance skills
We're arranging a series of free webinars for coaches to develop their knowledge base during the coronavirus lockdown. Here's how to sign up.
World Veteran Championships postponed
The 2020 World Veteran Championships in France is the latest event to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus and table tennis: FAQs
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about how the coronavirus is affecting table tennis.
Athletes welcome Olympics delay
Britain's top table tennis players have welcomed the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Women’s Coaching Bursary Spotlight 2
The female coaching bursary has been really successful with 22 Females being supported through their Level 1,2, 3’s. The bursary has provided ongoing support via... Continue reading
Braintree League: Quarter-finals set up before halt
In common with other sports the Braintree Table Tennis League has abandoned its programme for the current season.
Chairman’s Message: We will do our very best to support our sport
In the light of the coronavirus situation, Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton explains our recent decisions and outlines future options.
Clacton & District: Walton joy, Windsor woe
The fluctuating fortunes of sport was vividly illustrated this week in the two Handicap Knock-Out competitions organised by the Clacton & District League, with Walton E twice tasting the sweetness of success and Windsor Kestrels twice suffering the anguish of defeat.
Doug takes a leading role on mental health
Table Tennis England Board member Doug Livingstone is playing a key role in helping to end the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace.
Pitchford extends Japanese league contract
Liam Pitchford says extending his contract with Saitama in the Japanese T.League for another season was an easy decision to make.
Coronavirus: List of cancelled or postponed events
A guide to which events have been cancelled or postponed during the coronavirus outbreak. This will be updated as necessary.
Table Tennis England: How to stay in touch
Due to the current situation with Coronavirus Table Tennis England have followed the Government advice to allow all workers to work from home.
Para Nationals postponed
The National Para Championships has fallen victim to the Coronavirus situation, with British Para Table Tennis announcing the event has been postponed.
Table tennis boost for Sport Relief
A 24-hour table tennis marathon at the BBC headquarters in Manchester raised more than £1,500 for Sport Relief - with some big names from the sport joining in.
Wolverhampton Grand Prix cancelled
The Wolverhampton Grand Prix on March 21-22 has been cancelled due to venue closure by Wolverhampton City Council.
Leicester & District: Bentley shines
Possibly the best performance of the week in the Leicester and District League came in Division One when Knighton Park II faced their own third team comprising of juniors for whom the youngest of the lot at 15, Oscar Bentley, won all three to take his team very close to a shock success.
Braintree League: Fairchild steps up in style
For the second week running, one of the outstanding performances of the week in the Braintree Table Tennis League came from a player deputising in division one.
Saints and PPong on top at VBL
Bribar St Neots Saints and PPong women took the Premier Division titles at the Veterans’ British League.
MK League: Kings close to first title
PREMIER DIVISION Greenleys Kings lead has been cut to 16 points after beating MK Spinners 6-4 , so their coronation is put on hold for... Continue reading
Double joy for Ackworth at schools finals
Ackworth School won a double in the under-16 category at the Butterfly School Team Championships in Hinckley.
Clacton & District: Life in the Lions
For a side with abundant talent and ability, it’s been a major surprise that Nomads Lions have been languishing in the foothills of Division One of the Clacton & District League for most of the season.
Leicester & District: Lutterworth’s decisive day
Having previewed the top clash of the week in Division Four of the Leicester & District League seven days ago with Lutterworth marginally ahead of Syston Casuals III and the two facing each other almost certainly for the championship, the reality was spectacular, but in an unexpected way.
Braintree League: Clift steps up to plate
A number of individual performances stood out in the latest set of Braintree Table Tennis League fixtures, one in division one, one in division two and two in division three.
Shilton pleased with team silver
Billy Shilton bounced back from a disappointing loss in the singles to take silver in the men’s class 8 team event in the Costa Brava Para Open in Platja D’Aro.
It’s ‘game on’ for Sport Relief
It’s ‘game on’ at the BBC and Table Tennis England HQs today as both organisations are raising funds for Sport Relief.
Baldwin is star attraction at schools finals
With only two defending champions in the field, the Butterfly School Team Championship National Finals at Hinckley this weekend could be the most open in several years.
Phase 2 Halton TT Kidz
Over the past few weeks, Halton Table Tennis Club have embarked on their second phase of TT Kidz. The session which takes place on a... Continue reading
Bat and Chat success for Ramsbottom TT Academy
A new Bat and Chat session that was started in October 2019 via Be TT funding support has proven to be a real success. The... Continue reading
Table Tennis at the BBC for Sport Relief
Last week I was asked to deliver some coaching to help the staff at the BBC carry out a marathon 24 hour Table Tennis challenge... Continue reading
Jersey Grand Prix cancelled
The Jersey Grand Prix, which was due to take place next month, has been cancelled.
Volunteer Clive happy to be back at the centre of events
Volunteer Clive Oakman said he felt right at home at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships as he returned to the sport he served with distinction more than 20 years ago.
TableTennisDaily & Ackworth School take JBL honours
TableTennisDaily and Ackworth School are the Junior British League Premier Division champions for 2019/20 after topping the tables with 100% win records this season.
Brighton’s inspiration factor earns top award
Brighton TTC cemented its status as an inspiring club by winning a prestigious Sport and Recreation Alliance award.
Pitchford: I want to be at this level all the time
Liam Pitchford hailed a “massive step” in his career as he reflected on a Qatar Open performance which saw him reach his first singles final on the ITTF World Tour – a day after reaching his first doubles final.
Honour in defeat for Pitchford in Qatar Open final
Liam Pitchford lost the match but won universal respect in his first appearance in an ITTF World Tour final at the world-class Qatar Open.
Stacey pleased with silver
Joshua Stacey took silver in the men’s class 9 singles in the Costa Brava Para Open in Platja D’Aro. There were bronze medals for Megan Shackleton, Martin Perry and Ashley Facey Thompson.
Liam & Paul beaten by Chinese greats in final
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall were defeated 3-1 by the world's best pair Ma Long & Xu Xin in the Qatar Open doubles final today - but Pitchford will have a chance for revenge over Xu Xin in the singles semi-finals tomorrow.
Payet goes out in Euro quarters
English involvement ended at the European Under-21 Championships in Croatia as Denise Payet and her partner Hana Arapovic exited in the quarter-finals of the Women's Doubles.
Liam and Paul into Qatar Open final!
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the Men's Doubles final at the Qatar Open, where Chinese superstars Ma Long & Xu Xin await. Liam is also into the singles quarter-finals.
MK Championships : Mighty Matt retains his crown
Sadly the downward trend of entries continues with only 32 this year, including just 5 women but no juniors. We did however enjoy a fleeting visit... Continue reading
Liam and Paul march on in Qatar
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the semi-finals of the Men's Doubles at the Qatar Open, while Liam reached the singles last 16 after an eventful end to his opening match.
Payet moves on in doubles after singles exit
Denise Payet is into the Women's Doubles last 16 at the European Under-21 Championships, but there was no joy in the singles for Payet or Matthew Daish.
It’s a case of ‘ping long’ for BBC Sport Relief
The have been some marathon efforts to raise money for Sport Relief down the years, now two BBC producers are turning to table tennis to help fight poverty and inequality.
Pitchford & Drinkhall comeback earns main draw place
Paul Drinkhall was unable to join Liam Pitchford in the main singles draw of the Qatar Open, but the pair are through in the Men's Doubles after a tremendous comeback win today.
Cast your vote and help Steve win!
Your vote could be all-important in helping table tennis coach Steve Bertie win a prestigious national award.
Seven aim to reign in Spain
Seven British athletes are heading to Spain today to compete in the Costa Brava Para Open which begins tomorrow in Platja D’Aro (March 5-8) as the qualification period for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games enters its final few weeks.
Premier leaders aim to finish the job at JBL
It will take a lot to dislodge the two Premier Division leaders as the Junior British League plays to a conclusion at Derby Arena this weekend.
Braintree League: Injury blow for Rayne
An injury to one of their key players has thrown into doubt Rayne F’s apparent charge to the Braintree Table Tennis League division three title.
Leicester & District: Five-way fight for promotion
Division Three of the Leicester & District League is boiling up nicely to become a fight between five teams for promotion as some of the top teams let points slip away, albeit to each other.
Clacton & District: Panthers under pressure
In each of the past seven seasons, Nomads Panthers have won the Division One title of the Clacton & District League by a canter, their final winning margin ranging from a massive 40 points to a still-comfortable 21 points.
Will Bayley: I believe it’s possible to win Tokyo medal
Will Bayley says self-belief will help him overcome injury and get to the Tokyo Paralympics - where winning a medal would be his biggest achievement.
Volunteers take Pride of place at Nationals
Volunteers shared centre stage with national champions as the Pride of Table Tennis Awards winners were presented on Finals Day at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
Pitchford and Ho take the Nationals spoils
Liam Pitchford won his sixth Men’s Singles title and Tin-Tin Ho her fourth Women’s Singles on Finals Day of the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
Watch: Day 3 Mark Bates Ltd National Championships
The third day of the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships gets under way at 9.30am on Sunday and here's how you can watch live on the BBC website and keep up to date with all the latest news.
Baldwin’s bold win earns spot on Finals Day
Mari Baldwin caused the upset of the day as she defeated second seed Denise Payet to reach the Women's Singles semi-finals at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
Paralympians through to finals
Three Paralympians are into tomorrow's finals at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships, but in many ways the day belongs to Shae Thakker.
Enhanced spectator experience at the Nationals
Spectators at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships will have noticed a few changes designed to improve their experience of our flagship event.
Walker & Ho are top pair again
Sam Walker & Tin-Tin Ho brought down the curtain on the first day of the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships in Nottingham by winning the Mixed Doubles title.
Walsh books Pitchford clash after family battle
Ethan Walsh will have a crack at England No 1 Liam Pitchford in the last 16 - after getting past his brother-in-law in the group stage at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
Payet and Savill win under-21 titles
Denise Payet and Luke Savill won the biggest singles titles of their careers by claiming the under-21 men’s and women’s singles gold medals on day one of the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships, both upgrading from their silver medals last year.
MK League : Kings on the brink
PREMIER Greenleys Kings were given a good run for their money by 6th placed MK Phoenix this week. Phoenix took 3 sets from the runaway... Continue reading
SBL Premier Division plays of the week!
Watch some of the best shots and rallies from Urban TTC's tight victory against Ormeau in the SBL Premier Division.
BBC to show Nationals finals
Finals Day at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships will be shown live on the BBC Sport website.
Nationals draws published
The draws for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships have been published, with the tournament getting under way with the under-21 events on Friday morning at the University of Nottingham.
World Championships postponed
The World Championships, due to be held in South Korea next month, have been postponed because of the Coronavirus emergency.
Ormesby keep top four hopes alive as Urban TTC edge out Ormeau
Ormesby did all they could to keep their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier Division alive with a 7-0 victory over North Ayrshire.
Clacton & District: Walton save top-flight honour
Just two teams from Division One have made it through to the quarter-finals of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup - and both are from the Walton Club.
Braintree League: Liberal can’t overcome handicap
Braintree Table Tennis League champions Liberal A have not always entered the handicap cup, figuring, one assumes, that pulling back massive deficits might prove too tough an obstacle.
Leicester & District: Dramatic win for Goons
Needing to find some way of revitalising their flagship team handicap competition after falling entries the County Association did a survey and, as a result, changed the format so that all matches in a round would be played on a pre-ordained date under the same roof.
Green and Piwowar the pick of the pack in Sweden
Connor Green and Jakub Piwowar just missed out on podium places as they reached the quarter-finals of their respective singles competitions at the Swedish Junior & Cadet Open.
Wong goes furthest in Sweden
Jasmin Wong's last-32 place was the best result in the senior categories at the Safir International event in Sweden.
Pitchford run ended in semi-finals
Liam Pitchford's run at the Hungarian Open was ended in the semi-finals by Japanese teenager Yukiya Uda today.
Perry fightback key to team gold
Martin Perry finished the Polish Para Open in Wladyslawowo on a high by taking gold in the men’s class 6 team event with his Italian partner Matteo Parenzan.
Confident Pitchford storms into quarters
Liam Pitchford made short work of last week's Portugal Open champion to romp into the quarter-finals of the Hungarian Open today.
Stacey strikes gold on road to Tokyo
Joshua Stacey made the perfect start to Paralympic year and improved his chances of qualification for Tokyo 2020 by winning gold in the men’s class 9 singles at the Polish Para Open in Wladyslawowo today.
Pitchford and Ho through in Hungary
Liam Pitchford is into the last 16 of the Hungarian Open, while Tin-Tin Ho has a doubles quarter-final to look forward to on Friday.
Medal for British pair Wong and Hursey in Sweden
Jasmin Wong joined Anna Hursey to win a doubles bronze for Britain and Connor Green put in the best singles performance at a busy Swedish Junior & Cadet Open, where Millie Rogove also won the consolation final.
Get in on the act at Ping Pong Fight CLub London!
Ping Pong Fight Club London is a spectacular inter-company ping pong tournament, team bonding and networking party to be held on March 19th, at Oval Space.
All to play for as Premier Division enters final rounds
Archway Peterborough, Ormeau, Fusion and Ormesby are all looking to secure their place in the top four of the Premier Division in the penultimate weekend of fixtures before the play-offs.
Watch Pitchford go for a six-hit at Nationals!
Liam Pitchford is gunning for a historic Men’s Singles title No 6 at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships next week – and there are still tickets available to watch him and the other leading players in the land!
You can help coach Steve to win prestigious award!
Volunteer table tennis coach Steve Bertie has been nominated for a BEDSA award – and YOUR vote could help him win!
Back to Table Tennis programme launched
If you are looking to attract players back to your league or club, the new Back to TT organiser guide is here to help!
Drinkhall exits but Ho into main draw
Paul Drinkhall was defeated by world No 50 Yukiya Uda in the final preliminary round at the Hungarian Open, but Tin-Tin Ho is into the... Continue reading
Olympic Ambition programme opens
Applications are now open for Team GB's Ambition Programme, which aims to give experience to young athletes who are potential Olympians of the future.
It’s time to enter the Inter-Regionals
There is still time to enter the qualifying stage for this year’s Inter-Regional Championships, with events around the country in March, feeding into the national finals in May.
Drinkhall and Ho through on two fronts in Hungary
Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho are through their opening singles matches at the Hungarian Open and Drinkhall & Sam Walker, and Ho & Karoline Mischek, also won their opening doubles matches.
Saints’ crusade to get back to VBL summit
Bribar St Neots Saints are in pole position to win back ‘their’ Premier Division title as the Veterans’ British League comes to a head at Derby Arena this weekend.
Schools book places at National Finals
There will be plenty of new winners at the Butterfly School Team Championship National Finals, with only two of last year's champions making it through the Regional Finals.
Applications open for England age group squads
Applications are now open for the England age group squads for the 2020/21 season.
Wolverhampton Grand Prix entry extended
Well over 100 players have already entered the Wolverhampton Grand Prix but there is still space if you would like to join them!
Nottingham Closed Championships report
The annual Nottingham Closed Championships were played over the weekend of January 11-12 at Sycamore Table Tennis Club. As always the first days play consisted of all the junior events, divisional singles events for Division 2 and 3 players, a handicap competition and a drawn doubles event.
Para stars target ranking points in Poland
With the Paralympic Games in Tokyo just over six months away the British Para Table Tennis Team is sending eight players to this week's Polish Para Open in Wladyslawowo (February 20-22) who are all looking to improve their world ranking before the qualification period ends on March 31.
Chelmsford & Dist: Leaders given a cup fright
Danbury E, runaway leaders of division three of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League, were given the severest of examinations in the division three Knockout Cup competition.
Clacton & Dist: Top two produce a cracker
The long-awaited meeting of Nomads Panthers and Walton A, the two teams vying for honours at the top of Division One of the Clacton & District League, produced the match of the season so far, the Panthers eventually taking it 7-3.
Hunter notches up Czech wins
England Aspire Squad member Joseph Hunter picked up a couple of victories at the Czech Junior & Cadet Open, where he competed at both age groups.
Leicester & District: Berry good show!
One of the best individual performances of the week in the Leicester and District League came in Division One when James Berry, who has been playing for Knighton Park II for a couple of years and improving all the time, took a very fine maximum against Thringstone to help his team to a 5-5 draw, beating players graded well above himself in the process.
Braintree League: Kerns in top form
First Rayne A and now leaders Liberal A have come up against the wiles of former men’s singles champion Steve Kerns in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Twins receive England call-up
Twin brothers are included in a strong squad selected to represent England in the annual Primary Schools Home International, hosted this year in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Drinkhall run ends in quarter-finals in Portugal
Paul Drinkhall's run at the Portugal Open ended in the quarter-finals at the hands of Germany's Qiu Dang.
Jarvis and McBeath look confident in Portugal
Tom Jarvis and David McBeath are into the main draw of the Portugal Open, to join 14th seed Paul Drinkhall.
SBL Premier Division shots of the week!
Watch some of the best shots and rallies from a fantastic tie between Ormesby and Ormeau.
Tokyo 2020 hopefuls head Nationals line-up
The line-up of players competing at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships has been finalised, with Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls heading the field.
Umpires can get on pathway to Birmingham!
Our upcoming umpire training courses could get you on court at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham!
TT Kidz Activator Training Leigh
A number of coaches and young activators recently attended the TT Kidz Activator Training Course at Leigh St George Table Tennis Club. The club is... Continue reading
Extra prize money at Mark Bates Nationals
Prize money at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships has been increased by 25% thanks to the title sponsor of the event.
Cheshire Schools Individual Championships
This was a bigger entry for the Cheshire Schools Individual Championships this year with many new schools and colleges taking part including Kings School, Macclesfield and Ormiston Chadwick plus the return of Wilmslow High.
Chelmsford & Dist: Gozcu is top man
Top seed Eren Gozcu is the 2020 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Men’s Singles champion.
BATTS move second as race for Premier Division top four tightens
BATTS, Archway Peterborough and Ormesby all kept their hopes of a top-four finish alive with victories on Saturday in the SBL Premier Division.
Your views sought on British League, rankings
Two major consultations, on the future of the rankings system and the British League, have already received dozens of submissions – and there is still time to have your say.
Chelmsford & District: Abbott spearheads Maldon bid
Maldon A – runaway leaders in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League – took two more steps towards retaining their title.
Clacton & District: Denyer completes the set
In his comparatively short 14-year table tennis career in the Clacton & District League, James Denyer has accumulated an unprecedented mass of honours and trophies - the Knock-Out Cup three times, the Division One title seven times, a winner of the Closed Championship’s Mens Singles twice, Mens Doubles twice and Mixed Doubles twice, Junior Singles champion five times, Junior Doubles champion twice, and twice a winner of the Junior Combination.
Braintree League: Surprise loss for Notley
Rayne F are slowly and almost inexorably moving away from the chasing pack in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League as their rivals stutter.
Leicester & District: Gong makes a mark
There was a flurry of excitement in Division One of the Leicester & District League when it was learned that a young lady from China would be joining the Unicorn second team. Already Yu Yu Gong has played in three matches and made her mark.
Classy Boll too good for Pitchford
Liam Pitchford found the great Timo Boll in irresistible form in the quarter-finals of the Europe Top 16 in Montreux tonight.
Is your league in the ELCC hat yet?
Table Tennis leagues have a week left to enter the 2020 ELCC competitions. Entries for the four competitions, the oldest in the Table Tennis England domestic competition calendar, close on Monday February 17.
Time to enter the Wolverhampton Grand Prix
There is just over a week left to enter the Wolverhampton Grand Prix, the third main event of this season's series.
PODCAST: Pitchford & Walker talk mental health & well-being
What happens when an elite athlete is affected by mental health issues? That is the topic of our first #TowardsTokyo2020 podcast featuring Olympians Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker.
Archway look to upset Urban TTC in search of top-four finish
The Senior British League returns this Saturday with several clubs vying for a top-four position as the season enters a crucial period.
Coach Craig to lead women’s squad for Worlds
Craig Bryant is delighted to be in England’s corner for the World Team Championships in Korea in March.
English trio knocked out in Spain
England's interest in the Spanish Open is over as Luke Savill, Sam Mabey and Matthew Daish have all gone out.
Pitchford ready for another crack at the Top
Liam Pitchford believes last year's experience at the Europe Top 16 will stand him in good stead to perform better this time around in Montreux.
Join our Bat and Chat programme
Bat and Chat is a social programme designed to allow individuals who already play table tennis a slower version of the game and also welcome... Continue reading
Worcestershire Schools Individual competition – Senior
Worcestershire Schools Individual Senior Competition. U16 & U19'S
Worcestershire Schools Individual competition – Junior
Worcestershire Schools Individual Juniors competition report.
MK League : Baggaley on top of the world again
PREMIER DIVISION Congratulations to Andrew Baggaley on retaining his World Championship of Ping Pong title at the weekend, his 4th in total. I’m sure that... Continue reading
Inclusivity grant scheme re-opens
Clubs and organisations are being invited to apply for Table Tennis England funding to help get more people from minority or underrepresented groups playing table tennis.
Chelmsford & District: Players battle to Finals Night
The 2020 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships played at the Hylands School this weekend produced more than its fair share of excitement.
Nashed inspires Woodford at Team Open
Cippenham Table Tennis Club held its annual Team 2-Star Open on Saturday January 25 and Organiser Graham Trimming clamed that it was the best yet in its 14th year.
Braintree League: Liberal take charge of title race
Liberal A took a major stride towards retaining their Braintree Table Tennis League title when they scored a resounding victory over their nearest rivals.
Leicester & District: Wolvey win an unusual one
Results from Division One of the Leicester and District League are a little sparse of late but an unusual one to come through was that of AW Wolvey beating Knighton Park II 6-4.
Clacton & District: Jaguars show class
The meeting of the top two teams in Division Three of the Clacton & District League saw leaders Nomads Jaguars record a resounding 8-2 victory over Windsor Penguins.
Next stage for schools in national title quest
A place at the Butterfly National School Team Championship Finals is the target for 118 schools competing at the Regional Finals.
Liam and Paul now single-minded on road to Tokyo
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall admitted the squad did not perform after Great Britain were unable to secure a team place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – but they are now focused on qualifying as individuals.
Table tennis to feature on new live streaming platform
A series of top table tennis events will feature on a new broadcast service for Olympic and Paralympic sports.
Win a Team England Butterfly Bundle!
Members and licensed coaches can bag themselves one of four Team England Butterfly bundles!
Female ambassador journeys: Juliet Bertie
In the first of a series celebrating the great work of our Female Ambassadors, Juliet Bertie from Continental Stars TTC in Birmingham tells us about her table tennis journey.
Walker and Ho exit German Open
Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho were both knocked out of the German Open by top 40-ranked players - Walker in a deciding seventh game.
Obituary: Graham Parkes
Player, administrator, umpire and friend. Graham Parkes had many roles in his table tennis career. He was a near-constant presence in the Clacton & District League for the last 40 years and it was the greatest of shocks when we learned of his death, three days after he collapsed during a table tennis match.
Double delight for Joola Plymouth at WBL
There was a double celebration for Joola Plymouth as they won the Premier Division and Division Two of the Women’s British League at the competition’s second weekend in Wolverhampton.
MK League: Martin first out the blocks
PREMIER DIVISION A new decade dawns and the honour of being the first Premier singles winner fell to Greenley’s Monarchs’ Martin Hall in his team’s... Continue reading
Obituary: Derek Schofield, world champion and VETTS founder
Derek Schofield, a veterans’ world champion and former chairman and president of VETTS, has died at the age of 90.
Turner earns prize spot on national coaching programme
Table Tennis England coach Chris Turner is among an elite group of coaches selected by UK Coaching to join its Performance Foundation coach support programme.
Clacton & District: Mark’s maximum gees up brotherhood
Brotherhood G made an excellent start to the second half of their Clacton & District League season in their bid to retain their Division Two status with a comprehensive 8-2 win over Windsor Kestrels, a result which lifts them out of the relegation places.
Braintree League: Willis run comes to end
A number of unbeaten records went tumbling within days of each other in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Trio lead competitive Division 5
Just because it is the lowest division doesn’t mean that Division Five is not competitive. In fact, just the opposite yet it also offers the chance for clubs to put teams of new players into the league to give them a taste so that the division very often becomes almost two separate ones.
Baggaley conquers the world again!
Andrew Baggaley won a sudden-death match point to successfully defend his World Championship of Ping Pong title and lift the trophy for a historic fourth time tonight.
GB men’s Olympic team dreams are over
Great Britain’s dreams of qualifying a men’s team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were ended tonight after Hungary defeated them at the qualifying tournament in Portugal.
GB Olympic dream over – for now
Great Britain will have to win the second stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament if they are to compete at the Tokyo Olympics after defeat to Croatia tonight.
First job done in GB Olympic bid
They didn't have everything their own way, but Great Britain cleared the first hurdle towards Olympic team qualification as they beat Argentina 3-0 in Portugal tonight.
Inspiration and Aspiration as athletes join TT Kidz
Youngsters from Sir John Sherbrooke School in Nottingham had fun and inspiration in equal measure when three of Britain's best players joined their TT Kidz session.
Mo Salah v Dejan Lovren – who wins?
They are both world and European club champions, while one has played in a World Cup final and the other is an African player of the year - now Dejan Lovren and Mo Salah have become rivals on the table tennis table.
Mark Bates Limited to sponsor Nationals
Table Tennis England has agreed a five-year deal with Mark Bates Limited to become title sponsor of the National Championships.
SBL Premier Division weekend round-up!
Watch highlights from an exciting weekend of action in the Premier Division.
Baggaley aiming to rule world again
Andrew Baggaley starts the defence of his World Championship of Ping Pong title against Gianmarco Gallina of Italy at Alexandra Palace on Saturday.
GB women’s Olympic dreams are over
Great Britain's dreams of qualifying a women's team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were ended by a ruthless Spanish display at the qualifying tournament in Portugal today.
Joola Plymouth lead hunt for WBL title
Joola Plymouth hold a slender advantage over Fusion at the top of the Premier Division going into weekend two of the Women’s British League.
We want your views on rankings and British League
Table Tennis England today launches two major consultation exercises, asking for members' comments on the future of the rankings system and the British League.
Horsham Spinners round-up
There were five STAG Horsham Spinners tournaments from November 2019 to January 2020 and this is a round-up of all of the results.
County Championships: Notts win fourth straight title
Nottinghamshire won their fourth straight County Championships veterans’ premier division but were made to work really hard this season as they came from third after the first weekend to overtake Yorkshire in the last match.
Coaching courses: book now
Now’s the time to book your place on the upcoming Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses.
Argentina and Spain are first opponents for GB
Great Britain's men will start their Olympic Qualifying Tournament campaign against Argentina, while GB women face a tie against Spain.
Rankings update
The January rankings have been re-run to add results which impact upon invitations to the Senior National Championships & Cadet National Cup.
Urban top Premier Division as Ormesby’s title defence falters
Chris Doran clinched the final match against Ormesby to seal a 4-3 victory for Archway Peterborough and Urban continued their unbeaten run in this season's Premier Division.
Support #MK20in20 and ‘score’ a free table!
Milton Keynes has been named European City of Sport for 2020 by the European Cities and Capitals of Sport Federation (ACES Europe) which champions using sport to... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Jaguars edged out
It was a close call but Brotherhood F ended as narrow 5-4 winners against Nomads Jaguars in their Round One clash in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock Out Cup.
Braintree League: 13 and out for Rayne
Rayne E’s long winning run in the Braintree Table Tennis League division two has come to an end.
Leicester & District: Desford maintain advantage
Desford Village’s first team continue to rule the roost in Division Two of the Leicester & District League, their latest result an 8-2 beating of one of the teams vying for the runners-up spot, Abbots Road, who had Vishal Parmar winning their two sets.
Urban look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier Division
Urban travel to BATTS this Sunday looking for a fourth win of the season to cement their place at the top of the Premier Division.
Member offer: Save on Channel crossings and minicruises
Start your adventure with DFDS and PG Benefits (Table Tennis England) with some great offers on Channel crossings and Minicruises.
Players tuning up for Tokyo 2020 qualifying bid
Great Britain are in a good place to give their all at the Olympic Team Qualifying tournament in Portugal next week - that's the message coming out of their training camp.
SBL Premier Division shots of the week!
Watch some of the best shots and rallies from North Ayrshire's fixture against Ormeau in the Premier Division.
Liam Pitches in with a Q&A!
Find out what questions players at the Jack Petchey Team Finals had for Liam Pitchford - and how the England No 1 answered!
Top referees’ conference to be held in Birmingham
The Commonwealth Games host city of Birmingham has been chosen as the location for the ITTF's International Referees' Conference 2020.
Spotlight 1 on Chrissy Sykes L1 Female Bursary applicant
Over recent months Table Tennis England have been supporting over 21 Females to gain their coaching qualifications through a Female Bursary Scheme. The aim is... Continue reading
Debutant Nicolle helps Ormeau move up to second in the Premier Division
Ormeau’s new signing Dorian Nicolle was instrumental in their 5-2 victory against North Ayrshire in the first Premier Division fixture of 2020.
BPTT looking for Board members
British Para Table Tennis is looking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors - one a Finance Director - to join its Board.
Obituary: International Umpire Brian Lamerton
International umpire and former national councillor Brian Lamerton has died at the age of 89.
Obituary: Les Whittaker, former National Councillor
Les Whittaker, former National Councillor for Dorset, has died after a battle with motor neurone disease.
Forward-thinking University club’s charity marathon
The University of Warwick Table Tennis Club is taking to the tables for a marathon 24-hour session in aid of charity - the latest evidence of a club going from strength to strength.
Braintree League: Liberal build lead
Despite conceding their first match and then losing to their closest rivals, Liberal A hold a stronger lead at the mid-season break than they did last season.
Leicester & District: Kerry shines for Thringstone
Closest result so far in Division One as the second half of the Leicester & District season gets under way was a trappy little fixture between Arnesby and Thringstone that finished 5-5.
Clacton & District: Walton through by a whisker
The final match between Walton D and Windsor Merlins in Group H of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Doubles Challenge would decide who would join Windsor Harriers in the round of the last 16. And the tie went down to the wire with Walton D edging home by the skin of their teeth with the narrowest of 5-4 victories.
Meet your qualifiers for the Senior National Championships
A total of 20 players have secured their spot at the Senior National Championships after topping the table sat this weekend’s qualifying tournament.
Great eight shine at Jack Petchey finals!
A different school won gold in each of the eight categories at the Jack Petchey Schools Table Tennis Team Finals, on a day made even more memorable by a visit from England No 1 Liam Pitchford.
Singles knockout line-ups complete for Nationals Qualifier
The draw for day two of the National Championships Qualifying tournament has been released - find out who will face who in the first knockout round.
North Ayrshire search for first win as Ormeau eye top of the table
The Senior British League, Premier Division returns for the first fixture of 2020 as Ormeau head to North Ayrshire looking to continue their unbeaten run.
More youngsters playing table tennis
There has been a significant increase in the number of children and young people playing table tennis, according to the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey.
Meet Will Bayley at Club Conference!
Will Bayley will be meeting delegates at the South East Club and Volunteer Conference and talking about how clubs can help develop para players - book your place now!
Barcsai strikes gold in Hungary
Bournemouth-based Sophie Barcsai won gold at the Hungarian U11, U13 & U15 Open.
Join our Nationals volunteer workforce!
Do you want to play a key role at the flagship event of English table tennis? If so, why not volunteer at the Senior National Championships?
Liam Pitchford picked for 2019 showreel
Liam Pitchford's stunning behind-the-back shots against Jun Mizutani feature in the ITTF's Best Shots of 2019 video.
Announcing our #TowardsTokyo2020 podcasts
We're preparing to record our first of a new series of podcasts, featuring Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker, on the subject of mental health. If you have any questions you want us to tackle, please let us know!
Sibling rivalry at the Nationals qualifier
Nine sets of siblings will be among those battling it out for a place at the Senior National Championships at this weekend's Qualifying Tournament.
ELCC entries open for affiliated leagues
Local leagues are now able to enter the English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC), the oldest domestic competition in the Table Tennis England calendar.
Braintree League: Leaders stretch advantage
The top two teams faced each other in both the second and third divisions of the Braintree Table Tennis League – and in both cases the current leaders were the victors.
Clacton & District: Walton on Panthers’ tail
With the second half of the Clacton & District League season resuming in January, the race for the Division One title is developing into the closest for many years.
School teams ready to get in the Zone
Hundreds of youngsters are preparing to represent their schools as the Butterfly School Team Championships moves into the Zone Finals phase.
County Champs: Notts seize Junior crown
The Junior Premier Division matches were held on December 14 and 15 at the Westfield Table Tennis Club in Wellingborough, where Nottinghamshire emerged victorious.
Braintree League: Rayne find their form
For the second year running Rayne’s lowest-ranked team have had a late awakening in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Don’t miss out on Nationals tickets!
Tickets are on sale for the Senior National Championships - your chance to watch the best players in the land, including Olympians and Paralympians, compete for the top titles.
Pitchford, England and Bayley turn heads!
From European gold medals to the glitz of Strictly Come Dancing, Liam Pitchford ‘going viral’ with an astonishing shot and England beating Japan in their own backyard, table tennis generated plenty of news in the second half of 2019.
Paul, Tin-Tin and Andrew were gold stars
An ITTF World Tour winner, a World champion and a European gold medallist . . . the first half of our review of 2019 features some stellar achievements in the English table tennis landscape.
Make January a RED letter month!
Table Tennis England is supporting RED January, which challenges everyone to be active every day in January and raise funds for Mind in the process.
Clacton & District: Pumas keep hopes alive
After defeat in their first Group match in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Doubles Challenge, Nomads Pumas kept their qualification hopes alive with a convincing 9-0 victory in Group A against Windsor Magpies.
MK League : Kings roll over Spinners in pre Christmas rout
PREMIER DIVISION As we head into the festive break leaders Greenleys Kings hold an 11 point advantage over club-mates Monarchs, which should be enough for... Continue reading
Braintree League: Rayne fall good news for Liberal
A stunning defeat for Rayne A – their first of the season – has thrown the ball firmly back into champions Liberal A’s court in the race for the Braintree Table Tennis League title.
SBL Premier Division shots of the week!
Watch a selection of the best shots and rallies from a fantastic weekend of action in the SBL Premier Division.
Chairman’s Message – December 2019
2019 has again seen challenges and opportunities to develop our sport in England. It has also brought some remarkable individual performances and achievements.
Unbeaten Urban top Premier Division as BATTS beat Ormesby
Urban beat Fusion and North Ayrshire in convincing fashion this weekend to head to the top of the Premier Division.
Obituary: David Turner, National Councillor
Tributes have been paid to Hampshire National Councillor David Turner, who has died suddenly at the age of 79.
Berkshire Schools Individual Champs Entry Forms
BERKSHIRE SCHOOLS INDIVIDUAL TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 Date: Sunday 19th January 2020 Time: 9am-2pm – times for individual age groups TBC Venue: Kingfisher Table Tennis Club,... Continue reading
Braintree League: Another Black day for leaders
Braintree Table Tennis League division three leaders Rayne F suffered only their second defeat of the season – and it was at the hands of the team who beat them first time round.
Clacton & District: Bob Bales out Robins
In only his second season of competitive table tennis, Bob Bales of Windsor Robins is confirming he’s one of the most improved players in the Clacton & District League.
Chelmsford & District: Sweeny and Shead on song for Rawreth
Rawreth scored their fourth win of the season in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League – a convincing 9-1 victory over Chelmsford B.
Leopards squad named for Worlds
England have named a strong team for the World Team Championships in Korea in March.
Team gold for Bouron in Costa Rica
Pathway athlete Lucie Bouron combined with Sweden’s Anna-carin Ahlquist to win gold in the women’s class 2-4 team event on the final day of the PTT Copa Costa Rica in San José.
Three medals for GB in Costa Rica
British Para Table Tennis Pathway athletes Lucie Bouron (women’s class 2-4), Alex Bland (men’s class 6-7) and Shae Thakker (men’s class 10) all secured bronze medals in their respective singles events at the Copa Costa Rica in San José.
Join in with the #BigThankYou
It’s time to say a very big thank you to the volunteers who are the lifeblood of sport.
Six teams in action on bumper Premier Division weekend
The Premier Division fixture list gives table tennis fans an early Christmas present this weekend as six of the seven league teams are set to... Continue reading
Thomis retains title at Cippenham 4*
The sixth running of the Cippenham Junior 4-Star Open over the weekend proved another extremely successful event with 220 entries keeping nine tables very busy for two days.
SBL Premier Division shots of the week!
Watch the best shots and rallies from Ormesby’s victory against Fusion that took them to second in the Premier Division. You can read the full... Continue reading
Don’t miss the chance to honour your volunteers!
Do you know someone who can follow in the footsteps of “fantastic” Pride of Table Tennis Award winner Jordan Abbott?
History made: First ‘VAR’ decision in table tennis!
History was made at the ITTF World Tour Grand Finals in China today with the first use of the Table Tennis Review (TTR) system which is being trialled at the event.
Nationals tickets – claim your discount!
Tickets are now on sale for the Senior National Championships – with a special early bird discount of up to one-third for our members who buy before the end of 2019!
MK League : Mighty Matt beaten at last
PREMIER This could prove to be a decisive fortnight in both the title and relegation races. The fixture computer has pitted teams against each other... Continue reading
Kent unravel Notts’ unbeaten record
Kent were surprise leaders after the first weekend's action of this season's County Championship Premier Division, played at Ashford TTC in Surrey.
Host venue needed for England match
Do you know a club or venue which would love to host England's elite men's team as they take on Spain in the European Championships Stage 1?
GB squad aiming be a six-hit in Costa Rica!
Six members of the British Para Table Tennis Pathway squad will compete in the final international event of the 2019 season in San José, Costa Rica, from December 12-14.
Ormesby bounce back to go second in the Premier Division
Ormesby bounced back from an opening defeat in the Premier Division to comfortably beat Fusion and head to second in the league after two rounds.... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Cross battles to hat-trick
Chelmsford A impressed by beating their colleagues Chelmsford B 9-1 in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Braintree League: Top five show strength
In a week where the top five teams were playing the bottom five teams, there was an air of predictability in the Braintree Table Tennis League first division.
Nationals Qualifier: Don’t miss chance to join elite
There is just over a week left to enter the Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament for your chance to earn a crack at the best players in England.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood pacesetters share spoils
Brotherhood C and Brotherhood D started the week linked together at the top of Division Two of the Clacton & District League, and there was nothing to separate them as the two teams battled out a hard-fought draw.
Mabey is top ‘Finnish-er’ for England
Sam Mabey clinched a top-20 finish at the Finlandia Open over the weekend, making him the best performing of six English players at the event.
Drinkhall knocked out in Canada
Paul Drinkhall went out at the first hurdle at the North American Open, knocked out by China's Zhou Kai in Markham, Canada.
Brighton TTC named Britain’s best club in prestigious awards!
Brighton Table Tennis Club are cock-a-hoop after being named the best sports club in Britain in the Daily Mirror Pride of Sport Awards.
Nationals tickets on sale next week
Senior Nationals tickets will go on sale next week – and our members can qualify for an exclusive Early Bird Discount if they buy during 2019!
Ormesby’s 15-year-old Rayner to make Premier Division debut against Fusion
Defending champions Ormesby are looking for their first win of the season as they welcome Fusion to their Middlesbrough headquarters this Saturday. Ormesby were edged... Continue reading
Brighton rock! Listen to club’s debut music single
Brighton Table Tennis Club are again breaking new ground – by releasing a music single celebrating their place in the community.
Bath League blazes a trail for women and girls
Be TT funding has helped the Bath League make big strides to engage women and girls in table tennis.
Year 3 of Be TT well under way
Be TT is a Table Tennis England support programme for affiliated clubs and leagues, designed to build better experiences across our sport.
It’s all gold for Nottingham at BUCS event
The University of Nottingham dominated the national university championships with a clean sweep of the gold medals.
Jersey Grand Prix: Entries now open
Entries are now open for the popular three-day Jersey Grand Prix held over the Easter weekend.
MK League: Special delivery for Spinner Gary
PREMIER In a week that sees the third meeting of the season between teams, top dogs Greenleys Kings faced MK Powers having previously twice won... Continue reading
Obituary: Peter Fordham, Bury St Edmunds stalwart
Peter Fordham - table tennis player, coach and committee member - has passed away at the age of 80.
Braintree League: Rayne open gap
Two convincing wins and a surprisingly heavy defeat for their closest rivals have put Rayne F in a strong position in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Hawks take game of two halves
This week saw the first group matches in the Clacton and District League’s new Handicap Doubles Challenge competition. And it was Group B which produced two of the most intriguing encounters.
Leicester & District: Logjam at the top
The top of Division Five of the Leicester and District League is ticking like a timebomb at the moment with four teams within touching distance.
Durham was a hit, now Tonbridge!
The North-East Club and Volunteer Conference took place at Durham County Cricket Ground on the 24th November. It was a chance for delegates from clubs,... Continue reading
British team named for Tokyo 2020 qualifiers
Find out the chosen seven who will have their sights set on Tokyo 2020 Olympics when they compete in the World Team Qualification event in Portugal.
Warning: Hoax email circulating
Members: please be aware of a hoax email falsely claiming to be from Table Tennis England.
Two new directors join the board
Steve Kemish and Priya Samuel have been appointed to the Board of Table Tennis England. Read for further information and reaction to the appointment.
Team GB Para star is nominated for award
Reaction as Rob davies is nominated for the Male Para Table Tennis Star award at the prestigious 2019 ITTF Star Awards.
MK League : Outstanding Ollie obliterates top dogs
PREMIER Greenleys Kings 5 point lead at the head of the table was gone it a flash this week as they failed to win... Continue reading
TT Leagues new update
TT Leagues has been updated to improve the administrative functions based on user feedback. Read for more information on what is new!
Clubs: 2 days left to sign up to TT Kidz!
Clubs have until Wednesday to sign up for TT Kidz phase two. Read on to find out more about the programme and how clubs benefited in phase one.
World Ping Pong discount for our members!
Andrew Baggaley defends his World Championship of Ping Pong crown in January – and Table Tennis England members can get one-third off tickets to see him and the rest of the competitors in action!
Cippenham Super 6: Hari fights back to win
Reading’s Hari Gehlot, who represents Cippenham in the Veterans’ British League, fought back to retain the title he won last year in the Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 1-Star Open tournament on Sunday.
Braintree League: Netts narrowing the gap
Netts C are turning out to be the surprise team in this year’s Braintree Table Tennis League. Promoted to division one last season, they have run up a series of impressive scorelines despite not winning any matches apart from their walkover against Liberal A.
Clacton & District: Daniel’s dominant display
Daniel Young is emerging as the player to watch in the Clacton and District League, this week demonstrating his burgeoning talent with a dominant display in Walton A’s 6-4 victory over Division One title rivals Brotherhood A.
Who will follow Anne’s lead in our Pride awards?
Do you know an inspirational volunteer who is worthy of a Pride of Table Tennis award? If so, now is the time to nominate them!
MK League: Clare wins in Style
PREMIER An emphatic 8-2 win for leaders Greenleys Kings over 3rd placed MK Spinners, who finished the match with one player, Alan Cherry. Alan secured... Continue reading
Drinkhall joins the cool Kidz!
England star Paul Drinkhall thrilled youngsters at a TT Kidz session – and was in turn impressed by the enthusiasm and skill on display.
London 2012 medallist Paul Davies retires
Paul Davies, who won a memorable bronze medal in the men’s class 1 singles at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, has announced his retirement from Para table tennis with immediate effect.
Our debt of thanks to National Lottery players
As the National Lottery reaches its 25th anniversary, we are celebrating the huge positive impact it has had on table tennis – and thanking all those who play.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood grateful to Gowlett
Brotherhood A were given their sternest test of the season so far in Division One of the Clacton and District League and were grateful to a Kevin Gowlett hat-trick to see them home 6-4 against Windsor Hawks.
Fusion start season with win over North Ayrshire
Fusion completed an emphatic 7-0 victory in their opening game of this season’s SBL Premier Division. A team of Kazeem Adeleke, Joseph Hee and Lorestas... Continue reading
Could you become a coach tutor?
Table Tennis England is inviting applications from coaches with a minimum qualification level of Lead Coach Level 2 (UKCC Level 2) who wish to take the next step and become a coach tutor.
England trio on the podium in Portugal
Mollie Patterson and Millie Rogove won their second bronze medals of the tournament, while Connor Green was also on the podium at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open.
Braintree League: Netts upset formbook
It was virtually top versus bottom when Rayne G, top of division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League, travelled to Netts E, just one point and one place off the bottom.
Leicester & District: Chasing pack lose ground
While Desford Village rule the roost at the top of Division Two of the Leicester and District League, their three closest rivals battling it out for the other promotion spot all lost.
Pitchford bounced out by Boll
Liam Pitchford ran into Timo Boll at his imperious best as the European champion ended his Austrian Open run in the last 16.
Watch: Liam’s awesome shots go viral!
How's this for imagination and dexterity in the heat of battle? England's Liam Pitchford played not just one but two amazing behind-the-back shots during his last-32 clash with Jun Mizutani in the Austrian Open.
Could your school have an Under-19 Girls’ team?
The early rounds of the Butterfly Schools Team Championship are soon upon us, and we are looking for more teams to enter the Under-19 Girls' category.
North Ayrshire head to London as Fusion get their season underway
Fusion welcome North Ayrshire to London this Saturday for their first game of this season’s SBL Premier Division. North Ayrshire will looking to bounce back... Continue reading
Bronze for Mollie and Millie in Portugal
Mollie Patterson & Millie Rogove had to settle for the bronze medal in the Junior Girls' Doubles at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open after semi-final defeat to the second seeds.
Pitchford powers into last 16
Liam Pitchford defeated 11th seed Jun Mizutani in a deciding set to move into the last 16 of the Austrian Open, but the other English players went out.
Greenhouse Sports takes table tennis to iconic market
Two eye-catching table tennis tables and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist were at the centre of a campaign launch organised by Greenhouse Sports.
Don Parker awarded Commonwealth Sport Order of Merit
England table tennis great, and former Team England Sports Director, Don Parker, has been recognised for his outstanding service to sport by being awarded the Commonwealth Sport Order of Merit 2019.
Mollie and Millie sure of podium place in Portugal
Mollie Patterson & Millie Rogove are sure of a doubles medal, while Josh Weatherby is carrying the flag for the boys after a busy day for English youngsters at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open.
Pitchford fights back to reach main draw
Liam Pitchford launched a storming comeback to book a place in the main draw of the Austrian Open today, but Paul Drinkhall was on the receiving end of a fightback and went out.
Membership offer: Free spa days!
This summer, Table Tennis England members can treat themselves to one of 500 Free Spa Days with Fabyouless, worth £39.99.
Make sure your Club appears on the Table Finder!
Table Tennis England have launched an updated Table & Club Finder to help affiliated clubs promote their sessions, and to help new players find local opportunities to play - make sure your club's details are up to date!
English trio go through in Austria
Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho are through their opening round of the Austrian Open, but Sam Walker and Denise Payet have gone out.
Conferences: Book now for Durham, plus SE venue confirmed
There’s still time to book your place at the North East Conference - and the venue has been announced for the South East region.
England coach Gavin invited to ITTF course
England’s Gavin Evans is one of just 12 coaches from around the world selected to attend the ITTF’s High Level Coaching Course next month.
Record number of Be TT projects get funding
A record number of applications to the Be TT programme have resulted in 51 projects being awarded funding in Year 3 of the initiative.
‘I won’t let losing a leg stop my Commonwealth dream’
Former England international and European champion Simon Heaps lost his leg to diabetes earlier this year. But he has no intention of letting it curtail his table tennis ambitions as he transitions to para sport.
Braintree League: Rayne sink champions
Anfield was not the only place where champions and challengers came face to face. Braintree Table Tennis League’s top two came up against each other – and just as at Anfield it was the champions who came unstuck
Clacton & District: Three for Lee
A high-class hat-trick from Lee Allen was the cornerstone of Brotherhood D’s 7-3 hard-fought success over Lawford in Division Two of the Clacton & District League, a result which leapfrogs the Brotherhood team over Lawford to the top of the table.
Leicester & District: Desford flying high
Desford Village first team solidified their position at the top of Division Two in the Leicester & District League with an overwhelming 10-0 success over Great Glen who are by no means one of the lower teams in this division.
Chelmsford & District: Davison stars in Liberal draw
Paul Davison was on good form for Liberal in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and his hat-trick enabled his side to draw against Chelmsford B.
England earn medal haul at Home Internationals
England won 14 medals, seven of them gold, at the Home Countries International Championship in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Romania victory not enough for England
England picked up a good win over Romania, but it was not enough to make it through to the knockout stage of the Junior Boys' Team event at the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open.
China retain Team World Cup titles
China kept up their unassailable recent record as they again won both the men's and women's events at the ZEN-NOH ITTF Team World Cup.
It’s time to honour your local heroes!
The new-look Pride of Table Tennis Awards are launched today – so now is the time to honour the unsung heroes who help to make our sport great.
England run ended by Chinese Taipei
England's hopes of repeating their medal-winning Team World Cup performance of last year were ended by ruthless Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals this morning.
Wilson tops group in Hungary
Sam Wilson reached the main draw at the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open, but there was no luck for Thomas Rayner or David Gofton.
England see off Austria to top group
England beat Austria 3-0 to top their group at the ZEN-NOH ITTF Team World Cup and move into the quarter-finals, where their opponents will be Chinese Taipei.
Your chance to shine on the Nationals stage
Have you got what it takes to tackle the top players in the country? The place to find out is the Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament!
Australia deal puts new Spin on TT Kidz
TT Kidz is going international thanks to a licensing agreement between Table Tennis England and our Australian counterparts.
Brilliant England blow away hosts Japan
England caused a sensation on the opening day of the ZEN-NOH ITTF Team World Cup as they beat hosts Japan 3-1.
Obituary: Derrick Marples, influential coach
Former England coach and Table Tennis England Vice-President Derrick Marples has died at the age of 89.
Umpire Josh steps up to top level
Josh Reynolds has joined the ranks of the world’s best umpires, having had his Blue Badge status confirmed by the ITTF.
MK League : First win for Topspin
In an early repeat of the opening week’s fixtures leaders Greenleys Kings had a surprisingly tough match with 5th placed MK Kingpins, winning by 7-3. ... Continue reading
County Championships: Three teams lead Over-60s table
The County Championships Over 60s Premier Division played their first weekend of matches at the Milton Keynes Table Tennis Club on November 2-3.
England to face Japan at ITTF Team World Cup
England were grouped with familiar foes - and hosts - Japan, along with Austria in today's draw for the ZEN-NOH ITTF Team World Cup.
TableTennisDaily and Ackworth are flawless at JBL
TableTennisDaily and Ackworth School took charge of their respective Premier Divisions with 100% records at the first weekend of the Junior British League at Derby Arena.
European Championships Stage 1 draw revealed
England know their opponents in Stage 1 of the 2021 European Championships - and the women have a home international to look forward to.
Two team bronzes for England in Slovakia
Charlotte Bardsley, Millie Rogove and Sam Wilson all won bronze medals in the team events at the Slovakia Junior & Cadet Open. Bardsley – who... Continue reading
Braintree League: Liberal bag a rare whitewash
Liberal D, new to the Braintree Table Tennis League this year, have had an up-and-down ride so far.
Clacton & District: Lott earns share of spoils
Walton E and Nomads Lions shared the spoils in the first drawn match this season in Division One of the Clacton & District League.
Leicester & District: Perry good show!
The first three results through from Division One of the Leicester and District League have all been 5-5 draws.
Chelmsford & District: Sturton in good form
The division two match between Writtle B and Danbury C was a good one in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and it finished tied at 5-5.
Bronzes for Gilroy and debutant Williams
Welsh teenager Grace Williams marked her international debut by taking a bronze medal in the women’s class 9-10 team event at the PTT Dutch Open in Stadskanaal today and Barnsley’s Sue Gilroy also took bronze in the women’s class 3-5 team event.
Karabardak pleased with silver show
Welshman Paul Karabardak took silver in the men’s class 6 singles at the PTT Dutch Open in Stadskanaal while Tom Matthews (men’s class 1), David Wetherill (men’s class 6) and world champion Ross Wilson (men’s class 8) all took bronze in their respective events after very close semi-final defeats.
Lebesson ends Jarvis’ run in quarters
Tom Jarvis reached his second successive ITTF Challenge series quarter-final and it took the top seed and former European champion Emmanuel Lebesson to end his run.
Jarvis notches two big victories in Belarus
Tom Jarvis overcame two higher-ranked players, including the fifth seed, to move into the last 16 of the Belarus Open in Minsk.
SBL Premier Division shots of the week!
Watch the best shots and rallies from the thrilling tie between Ormeau and Archway Peterborough in round two of the Senior British League, Premier Division.... Continue reading
Chairman Sandra ‘honoured and blown away’ by award
Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton has dedicated winning the Service to Sport Award at last night's Nottingham Post Sports Awards to table tennis volunteers all over the country.
European coaching conference a big success
Some of Europe’s top coaches have been sharing their knowledge and expertise at the ETTU Coaching Conference in London.
Gavin Evans: England and GB role is an honour
Gavin Evans leads England into the ZEN-NOH ITTF Team World Cup aiming for a medal on what is the first step of a journey which everyone hopes will lead to Team GB qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
Bardsley is Slovakian Open champion!
Charlotte Bardsley is an ITTF Junior Circuit gold medallist! The English teenager romped to the Junior Girls' Singles title at the Slovakian Junior & Cadet Open with a string of impressive performances.
Will’s now Strictly focused on Tokyo after injury blow
Paralympic champion Will Bayley now has his sights firmly set on the defence of his Paralympic title in Tokyo next summer after a knee injury forced him to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
Opening a pathway from Ping! to league play
From beginner, to social player, to competitive player, an Oxford-based table tennis project is the perfect example of how to create a pathway to help... Continue reading
Victories for English trio in Belarus
Tom Jarvis, Sam Mabey and Matthew Daish all picked up victories on the opening day of the Belarus Open.
Wilson and Matthews lead Dutch trip
World champion Ross Wilson and world bronze medallist Tom Matthews head a squad of seven athletes from the British Para Table Tennis Team which will compete in the PTT Dutch Open in Stadskanaal from November 1-3.
Obituary: Geoff Rushton, National Councillor
Lancashire National Councillor Geoff Rushton has died at the age of 79.
Maccabiah Games incentive for Jewish athletes
Maccabi GB is looking for eligible managers, coaches and athletes to represent Great Britain at the Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Tough competition expected as JBL returns
Grantham College begin the defence of their Junior British League title at Derby Arena at the weekend, with only one of last year’s winning line-up returning for what looks like a wide open competition.
Ware books place at WCPP Finals
Matt Ware and Paul McCreery are through to the World Championship of Ping Pong Finals after the UK qualifying tournament at Ellenborough TTC.
Home Nations get together
Table Tennis England hosted delegates from the other Home Nations table tennis associations for a two-day British Table Tennis Federation summit in Milton Keynes.
MK League : Phoenix on the rise again
PREMIER DIVISION A massive 8-2 win for MK Phoenix this week over fellow promotees MK Powers lifted them off the bottom of the pile. Big... Continue reading
Hee’s a cut above the rest at Stockton-on-Tees 4*
The Tees Active Stockton-On-Tees Junior 4 Star Championships organised by the Cleveland Table Tennis Association was dominated by Joseph Hee from Fusion.
Ormeau top table after thriller against Archway Peterborough
Ormeau had a weekend to remember as they beat BATTS and Archway Peterborough to head to the top of the SBL Premier Division. They overcame... Continue reading
Braintree League: Martin in the spotlight
Braintree Table Tennis League coaching officer Keith Martin has brought through a number of talents in his time but it was his own turn in the spotlight this week when he produced probably the win of his career by beating 2017 men’s singles champion Brandon Crouchman.
Clacton & District: Paul perks up Penguins
It was the closest of contests between Windsor Penguins and Brotherhood F Division Three of the Clacton & District League with four of the matches going the distance and only one settled in three-straight.
Chelmsford & District: Lowman hits heights
Promoted Danbury B have made a very good start to their division one campaign. With Sam Lowman leading the way they scored their third win of the season, beating Chelmsford C 7-3.
Doran returns with double victory
Chris Doran returned to the Grand Prix stage after injury and was straight back in the old routine as he won the Men's Singles at the Hatfield event on Sunday.
Bardsley and Boonyaprapa reach knockouts in Oman
Naphong Boonyaprapa and Charlotte Bardsley reached the main draw at the Oman Junior & Cadet Open in Muscat, while Gerogios Gerakios was unlucky to miss out.
Team gold for Perry in China
Paisley’s Martin Perry teamed up with Thomas Rau from Germany to take gold in the men’s class 6 team event at the PTT China Open in Hangzhou on Sunday.
Will vows to bounce back from injury
Will Bayley has vowed to be back stronger next week after he was forced to miss Saturday's live Strictly Come Dancing show after suffering an injury in rehearsal.
Silvers for Jack and Ash in China
Silver medals for Jack Hunter-Spivey in men’s class 5 and Ashley Facey-Thompson in men’s class 9 were the highlights for the British team in the singles events at the PTT China Open in Hangzhou today.
Naphong and Georgios shine again
Naphong Boonyaprapa and Georgios Gerakios reached the quarter-finals of the Cadet Boys’ Team event at the Oman Junior & Cadet Open in Muscat.
Gavin Evans takes coaching reins for Olympic campaign
Gavin Evans is stepping into the breach as England and GB men’s captain and coach following the departure of Marcus Sjoberg.
Full-strength squad for Team World Cup
England have announced a full-strength team as they once again go for glory at the ZEN-NOH ITTF Team World Cup.
County Championships: Yorkshire hold slim lead
The first weekend’s play saw the introduction of a new organiser in the form of Tony Dias from Middlesex, quite a daunting prospect for a first-time organiser, no doubt he would have been glad of the support that Ken Eliot was able to provide.
Archway Peterborough set to make SBL Premier Division debut
After just a single fixture was played in week one, the SBL Premier Division is due to really get going this weekend with four of... Continue reading
Two titles for Tianer
The first London Academy 2 Star of the 2019-20 season took place on Saturday 12th October in Edgware. There was a very large entry of 98 players (146 entries), including 14 girls.
MK League: Spinners miss out on top spot
PREMIER Leaders Greenleys Kings keep turning out their big Summer signing Matt Haynes, and just as well for them this week as his hat-trick helped... Continue reading
Be TT project leads to boost for women coaches
A successful Be TT project led to the first women-only coaching course run by Table Tennis England, with eight female coaches taking their Level 1 qualification.
Pride awards place volunteers in limelight
The Pride of Table Tennis Awards are getting a makeover to ensure they are an even bigger and better celebration of the volunteers who are the sport’s lifeblood.
Impressive field ready for Stockton 4*
The Tees Active Stockton-On-Tees 4 Star Junior Championships have received a bumper entry for the competition which is being played at Thornaby Pavilion this weekend.
High five for Sophie!
Dorset’s Sophie Barcsai was one of 12 girls invited to participate in the 2019 Stiga Masters Minimes in Blegny (Belgium) at the weekend.
Smashed the Midlands! Next is Durham!
The Midlands Club and Volunteer conference proved a huge success! Don't miss your chance to join us in Durham for the North-East conference!
Eight continue Paralympic campaigns in China
A squad of eight athletes from the British Para Table Tennis Team will compete in the ITTF Para China Open in Hangzhou from October 25-28 looking to improve their world ranking and their chances of qualification for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo next year.
Grand Prix series: Hatfield draw, plus new venue announced
The draw for the Hatfield Grand Prix has been released - and we have also announced an exciting new venue for the final Grand Prix of the season in June.
Braintree League: Rayne head tight table
A strong win for Rayne D, a win with two players for Liberal C and a first defeat for Black Notley F means that only one point separates the top three teams in Division Two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Bunce leads Kestrels to win
The best performance of the week came in Division Two of the Clacton & District League where a fine all-round team performance saw Windsor Kestrels emerge surprise 6-4 winners against Brotherhood D.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon set cracking pace
Maldon A continue to carry all before them in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Setting a pace of which Eliud Kipchoge might be proud they have scored 47 points out of 50.
Collier in rich vein of form for WBL leaders
Joola Plymouth lead the way and are unbeaten after the first weekend of the Women’s British League.
Super silver for Naphong and Georgios!
Naphong Boonyaprapa and Georgios Gerakios are international silver medallists, reaching the final of the Cadet Boys’ Doubles at the Egypt Junior & Cadet Open in Sharm El Sheikh.
Special milestone for Maidstone
Maidstone & District TTA celebrated their centenary with a gala dinner and exhibition match, raising £1,000 for Dementia UK in the process.
Pole star Jarvis reaches quarter-finals
Tom Jarvis notched up another impressive result, sinking the world No 73 as he reached the quarter-finals of the Polish Open.
“That was incredibly inspiring”
An emotional, inspiring, and empowring performance from Will Bayley on Strictly Come Dancing this week.
Jarvis sets up big tie in last 16
Tom Jarvis has stormed into the last 16 of the Polish Open, but there was heartbreak for Tin-Tin Ho in the last 32.
Inspiration Elroy up for two awards
Luton TTC founder and head coach Elroy Edwards has been shortlisted in two categories in the Luton Best Awards.
Jarvis battles back to reach main draw
Tom Jarvis is through to the main draw of the Poland Open, where he and Tin-Tin Ho will carry the hopes of the English contingent.
TT Kidz: Sign up for phase two delivery!
The second phase of TT Kidz is open for applications from clubs which want to deliver the new, inspiring initiative to get youngsters into the sport.
SBL Premier Division shots of the week!
Watch the best shots and rallies from weekend one of the Senior British League, Premier Division.
Positive results in Poland
Tom Jarvis, Maria Tsaptsinos and Sam Mabey all won their opening singles matches at the Poland Open, while there was also success for England in the under-21 and doubles competitions.
English duo reach quarter-finals in Egypt
Naphong Boonyaprapa and Georgios Gerakios powered to two group-stage victories to reach the Cadet Boys' Team knockout rounds at the Egypt Junior & Cadet Open.
Sara Sutcliffe appears on national podcast
Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe is the subject of the latest podcast in the Great British Bosses series.
TTKidz from Ramsbottom and Halton TT Clubs
I recently attended 2 new TT Kidz sessions that were delivered by Ramsbottom and Halton TT Clubs through Table Tennis England’s Be TT programme. It... Continue reading
Jakub selected for top Euro squad
Jakub Piwowar has been selected to join the Eurotalents Under-13 group, meaning he will receive coaching support from the European Table Tennis Union for the next year.
Returning champs aim to lay down WBL marker
Two returning champions will spearhead Joola Plymouth’s bid to make a winning start to the Women’s British League season - which also hosts an umpiring course which could get you on the path to the Commonwealth Games!
MK League: Russell Ends Win Drought
PREMIER DIVISION An early return to the fixture list of a fortnight ago saw the same teams winning as before and,despite changes of personnel, an... Continue reading
Table Tennis England recruiting two directors
Table Tennis England is seeking two non-executive directors to join its Board.
Chelmsford & District: Saglik is key man
The first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced some top-class action this week with the match between Chelmsford A and OCs A topping the bill.
Clacton & District: Derek digs for victory
There can be fewer more gritty, resolute or determined players in the Clacton & District League than Derek Willis and he showed all those qualities this week in the all-Walton Division One clash between the ‘B’ and ‘E’ teams.
Braintree League: Whiting key in Rayne battle
As befits two teams likely to be in the running for promotion from division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League, Rayne’s F and G teams served up a closely fought battle when they faced each other.
New recruit Mamut seals Urban victory
Urban TTC came from 2-0 down to defeat Ormesby and lay down an early marker for Senior British League, Premier Division supremacy.
Four hit gold standard for Para GB
The British Para table tennis team ended the PTT Finland Open in Lahti on a high with team gold medals for Ashley Facey Thompson and Joshua Stacey in men’s class 9, Martin Perry in men’s class 6 and Lucie Bouron in women’s class 4-5.
Will conquers the foxtrot – and stays another week!
Will Bayley is through to another week on Strictly after surviving the tough test of the foxtrot - and we already know what he will be dancing to next week!
Three silvers for Para GB
World and Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson, European bronze medallist David Wetherill and Commonwealth bronze medallist Joshua Stacey all took silver in their respective singles events at the PTT Finland Open.
New Women and Girls Session in Leigh
A new Women and Girls session has been set up at Leigh St George Table Tennis Club, funded through Table Tennis England’s Be TT program.... Continue reading
Pitchford edged out by Samsonov
Liam Pitchford could not keep up his recent mastery of Vladimir Samsonov as he was beaten in a deciding seventh set of a pulsating match at the German Open tonight.
Clash of the titans to kick off SBL Premier season!
The new Senior British League, Premier Division season gets under way this weekend - with a humdinger of a fixture between last year's top two.
New league thrives with Be TT help
Find out how Chesterfield Table Tennis League tried out a new competition format under the Be TT umbrella, with great results.
Female action plan meeting with success
Initiatives to increase the number of women and girls playing key roles in table tennis are paying dividends, with female coaching bursaries and the female ambassador scheme both proving popular.
Drinkhall and Ho make Germany exit
Tin-Tin Ho and Paul Drinkhall both lost in four straight at the German Open as they were unable to join Liam Pitchford in the main draw.
Rankings update
We have become aware of an error affecting the October rankings and ratings lists, relating to British League results.
How PremierClubs are finding a new Spark
PremierClubs are really seeing the benefits of their free access to the ClubSpark management tool.
Cadet & Junior Nationals: Qualifying requirements change
The qualifying requirements for the 2019/20 Cadet & Junior National Championships and National Cups have changed.
Wilson leads GB dozen on Finnish quest
Men’s class 8 world champion Ross Wilson heads a squad of 12 athletes from the British Para Table Tennis team which will compete in the PTT Finland Open in Lahti from October 11-13.
Drinkhall and Ho win in Germany
Tin-Tin Ho and Paul Drinkhall won their opening matches at the German Open in Bremen, but Sam Walker went out to a Chinese opponent.
What does the Foxtrot say?
Week 4 dance and song update as Will Bayley continues to smash it!
Twenty is plenty to celebrate at Halton!
Halton TTC celebrated 20 years since the grand opening of its centre at the Select Security Stadium with a Junior 1 Star tournament. More than 50 competitors took part in this first event of the season including many local players in their first competition.
We’re backing positive parental support!
Table Tennis England is supporting Parents in Sport Week 2019 to encourage all parents to get involved and make sure their child has a safe and enjoyable experience of sport.
Tell us about your league centenary plans
Is your league celebrating a centenary in the coming seasons? If so, we would like to hear about it.
MK League: Spinners cut Kings’ lead
PREMIER DIVISION Another easy victory for MK Spinners over promoted side MK Phoenix. All 9 singles sets were comfortably negotiated by Alan Cherry, Gary Jones... Continue reading
Ali’s last-gasp win proves in vain
Sajad Ali picked up a good 3-2 win but was unable to get past the group stage at the Slovenia Junior & Cadet Open.
Clacton & District: Superb Gowlett treble in vain
The women of Walton and Windsor went head-to-head in Division Three in the first week of the new Clacton & District League season, and it was Walton D who came out 7-3 victors over Windsor Merlins.
Braintree League: Tight at the top
The fight for promotion from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League was a closely contested race last season and is shaping up to follow suit this year.
Leicester & District: Holwell keep up form
Holwell Sports are going great guns in Division One of the Leicester & District League, overwhelming Electricity II by 8-2, although the result always seems slightly dulled as Holwell tend to give the doubles away.
Veterans’ British League Coordinator wanted!
We are looking for one or two people to step up as coordinators of the Veterans’ British League for 2019/20.
“I want to go out there and smash it!”
Will Bayley continues to impress on the dance floor.
Doubles? No! Doble!
Will Bayley has "Gotta catch 'em all" as he takes on the Paso Doble this week on Strictly Come Dancing
Hundreds take part in TT Kidz programmes
TT Kidz programmes kicked off all over the country this week, with over 350 children taking part. Could your club deliver TT Kidz?
We’ve made it to Tokyo for #MyMiles campaign
Table Tennis England staff went the extra mile(s) in September and showed their support of SportsAid by travelling all the way to Tokyo!
Saints and P Pong Vets top after Derby
Rundown of the weekend in Derby as Veteran British League kicks off!
Chelmsford & District: Denyer inspires victory
Chelmsford A returned to winning ways in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. With an unbeaten James Denyer in their side, they beat Writle A 6-4.
Braintree League: Liberal show intent
Liberal B proved that their third place last season was no fluke when they held last year’s runners-up Rayne A to a draw in the second week of action in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Metcalf impresses on debut
AW Wolvey got on to the winning trail in Division One with a 7-3 success over Electricity when Nigel Metcalf, playing his first match in Leicester, won a good looking maximum.
MK League: Bannister is back
PREMIER DIVISION The ever popular ‘pistol’ Pete made a welcome return to MK action as a Kingpins debutant after a 3 year absence, and how... Continue reading
Bayley still in Strictly thanks to table tennis themed salsa
Will Bayley brought a whole new meaning to the word ‘ballroom’ this week when he bounced onto the Strictly dance floor with a sparkling table tennis bat and 1,000 balls!
Entry extended for Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4*
The entry deadline for the Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4*, which starts on Saturday October 26, has been extended until Tuesday, October 1st.
Wetherill wins gold weeks after heart surgery
England’s David Wetherill helped Britain secure gold at the European Para Table Tennis Championships – just weeks after undergoing heart surgery.
1, 2, 3…Salsa!
Get your nachos ready, Will Bayley is dancing the salsa this week on Strictly Come Dancing!
Unique TT Facility Opens in Liverpool
When Kevin McCloud recently nominated his favourite Grand Design of the 20 year series, who would have thought it would be made out of shipping... Continue reading
Book now to join Europe’s top coaches in London
Some of Europe’s top coaches are coming to London for the 2019 ETTU Coaching Conference - find out how you can join them.
And I would walk..4,494 miles?
To support the #MyMiles campaign, Table Tennis England staff are covering 5,921 miles - the distance from our head office in Milton Keynes to Tokyo - throughout the month of September.
Rayner and Thomis impress in Belgrade
Read how some England's future stars got on in Serbia Junior and Cadet Open
Musketeers without biggest weapon as VBL starts
Musketeers and Market Rasen begin the defence of their Premier Division titles when the Veterans’ British League returns to Derby Arena at the weekend.
England Hopes & Aspire squads named
Almost 50 young players have been named in the England Hopes and Aspire squads for the 2019/20 season. Find out who's in here.
Vlasov and Liu victorious in Preston
The Grand Prix Season began thrillingly as players came to battle it out for their respective category titles in Preston. Over 100 competitors took to... Continue reading
Milton Keynes League: Good week for the girls
PREMIER DIVISION With champions MK Sasaki dropping out of the League and 3 team promoted from Division 1, the Premiership is back to 8 teams... Continue reading
“I don’t think about my difficulties for a start.”
Blindness doesn't stop Hilary from playing table tennis. Watch her story in the latest and last #PowerofPing film
Will Bayley stuns Strictly studio
“Nothing's gonna bring me down” blared out of the Strictly studio tonight as Will Bayley took to the dance floor for the first time live - earning himself a standing ovation.
Inspired by Strictly star Will Bayley?
Paralympic champion Will Bayley's stay on Strictly Come Dancing may be over because of injury, but if he’s inspired you to want to try table tennis then look no further...
Wetherill, Karabardak & Perry take European gold again
The British men’s class 6 team of Paul Karabardak, Martin Perry and David Wetherill successfully defended their European title today at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Shackleton and Gilroy earn team bronze
Sue Gilroy and Megan Shackleton are assured of a bronze medal in the women’s class 4-5 team event and the British team have also reached three team semi-finals at the European Para Table Tennis Championships.
Shackleton stars for Para GB at Euros
One the first day of the team events at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden there were some great performances by British players, notably Megan Shackleton beating the class 5 world silver medallist Ingela Lundberg in women’s class 4-5 and Josh Stacey’s narrow defeat to the class 10 bronze medallist Igor Misztal in five sets.
Para GB stars talk about inclusive table tennis
Why table tennis is the perfect sport at any level for people with disabilities - let the Para GB team inspire you to get involved!
Euro champion Rob Davies is simply four-midable!
Paralympic champion Rob Davies won his fourth consecutive men’s class 1 European singles title and David Wetherill took bronze in men’s class 6 at the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden today.
Book your place at Durham County Cricket Ground
Booking is now open for the North-East club and volunteer conference on Sunday 24th November 2019 at Durham County Cricket Ground.
We’re backing We Are Undefeatable!
Table Tennis England is proud to support We Are Undefeatable, the national campaign aiming to inspire and support people with long term health conditions to build physical activity into their lives.
Superb win puts Wetherill in medal frame
Find out how to watch on the BBC website as the Para GB squad aim for medals at the European Para Championships.
Champs safely through group stage
Paralympic champions Will Bayley (men's class 7) and Rob Davies (men's class 1) and world champion Ross Wilson (men's class 8) came through their respective groups to reach the knockout stages of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Need a new challenge this season?
See a list of current team opportunities at clubs and leagues around the country.
This Tribe is a table tennis club like no other!
The latest #PowerofPing video shows how a group of self-confessed "table tennis nerds" are creating a club atmosphere in an unusual setting.
Young Ambassador scheme now open – get your club involved!
Following the success of last year’s Table Tennis Young Ambassador (TTYA) Programme we are delighted to announce that applications for the 2019-20 season are NOW OPEN.
Braintree League: Rayne aiming to bounce back
Last season produced an exciting battle for promotion from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League and there looks to be no reason why that should not be repeated this year.
Schools at centre of #TableTennisDay
On July 18, people from across the country came to together at schools, clubs and public spaces to play table tennis on National #TableTennisDay.
Rumgay back in the Grand Prix fold
Gavin Rumgay is top seed for the opening Grand Prix of the season at Preston - and the full draw has now been released.
Archway hold firm to lead SBL Championship
Archway II lead the way in the Senior British League Championship division with four wins out of four on the first weekend of competition.
Ross Wilson, Rob Davies and Will Bayley spearhead Euro bid
Ross Wilson bids to add European gold to world and Commonwealth titles, while Paralympic champion Rob Davies goes for a fourth consecutive singles title at the European Para Table Tennis Championships next week.
Meet the new voice of table tennis – England’s Fraser Riley
20-year-old Fraser Riley has just returned from France after working as the sole commentator at the European Table Tennis Championships.
‘There’s no them and us’ – inclusive table tennis
Our latest #PowerofPing video shows how table tennis is a truly inclusive sport for people with disabilities.
We’re on the Team GB trail for SportsAid
It's a tough ask but Table Tennis England staff have made a good start to the #MyMiles challenge in support of SportsAid.
Braintree League: Liberal still team to beat
Lee McHugh and Adam Buxton shook up the established order when they reached the Braintree Table Tennis League men’s singles final in May. Can they now follow that by ending Liberal A’s hegemony in the league?
Ash and Josh claim more gold for GB
Ashley Facey Thompson and Josh Stacey head to the European Championships later this month on a high after winning gold in the men’s class 9 team event at the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava today.
We are Strictly #BackBayley
A spectacular, extravagant, and eagerly anticipated, opening performance, that gave us a taste into what we can expect from Will Bayley and BBC Strictly. He... Continue reading
Shilton and Pickard are gold stars
Gold medals for Billy Shilton in men’s class 8 and Fliss Pickard in women’s class 6 were the highlight of seven singles medals for the British Para Table Tennis Team at the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava today.
Rankings: Latest update
Publication of the final rankings for the 2018/19 season has again been delayed as we work to iron out discrepancies caused by full automation of previously manual calculations.
Sweden end England Euro hopes
Second seeds Sweden were in impressive form as they ended England's hopes at the European Championships at the quarter-final stage in Nantes today.
Big medal haul for GB Transplant team
The Great Britain team claimed an impressive 15 medals at a home World Transplant Games in Newcastle.
Pitch sinks Samsonov to put England into quarters
Liam Pitchford won twice, including against the great Vladimir Samsonov, as England beat Belarus 3-1 to top their group at the European Team Championships and earn a place in the quarter-finals.
Time to #BackBayley in Strictly quest!
Paralympic table tennis champion Will Bayley dances on to our screens for the first time this Saturday on the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 launch show.
Hatfield Grand Prix entries open
Entries are now open for the second Grand Prix of the season, at Hatfield on October 26 and 27.
Free webinar: The perils of betting on table tennis
All senior members of Table Tennis England are invited to a free webinar on the perils of betting on the sport. The half-hour webinar will... Continue reading
Davies primed for big test
Paralympic champion Rob Davies heads a squad of 14 British athletes competing in this week’s PTT Czech Open in Ostrava from September 6-8.
Walker at double in winning start for England
Sam Walker staved off any threat of a shock as England got their European Team Championships campaign off to a winning start against Luxembourg in Nantes today.
I didn’t realise my mum was so competitive!
The latest in our #PowerofPing series of films shows how table tennis is helping older women in Bradford's Asian community to get more active.
Rankings: Latest news
The starting ranking lists for the 2019/20 season are due to be published next week, after verification of the final lists for the 2018/19 season has been completed.
Full-strength England upbeat ahead of Euros
England are aiming for their best finish at the European Team Championships since 2011 when this year’s tournament gets under way in Nantes on Tuesday.
Could you be our British League press officer?
Table Tennis England is looking for a press officer to take its coverage of the British League Premier Division to a new level.
Young Ambassador Jordan helping club to grow
Halton Table Tennis Club and their Young Ambassador Jordan Abbot are a fine example of how our Be TT programme can help clubs to grow.
We’re ready to clock up the miles for SportsAid
Table Tennis England staff really are going the extra mile(s) in September in support of SportsAid.
Book now for top-level coaching conference
The chance to hear from some of Europe’s top coaches is the tantalising offer for those who attend the 2019 European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Coaching Conference in London.
Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE): Applications open
Applications are open for the Table Tennis Diploma in Sporting Excellence programme for 16-to-18-year-olds.
Book your place at Villa Park
Book your place now for the Midlands Club and Volunteer Conference on Sunday 6th October 2019, taking place at Villa Park, home of Premier League newcomers Aston Villa FC.
Jenny and Harry are pure gold!
Jenny Turner and Harry Fairchild won gold for Great Britain at the T21 European Championship for athletes with Down Syndrome, held in Tampere, Finland.
Fighting the ‘cloud’ of Alzheimer’s with table tennis
The power of table tennis to transform lives is seldom more poignantly demonstrated than in our latest #PowerofPing film, which tells the story of Keith and how the sport is helping to lift the cloud of Alzheimer's.
Preston Grand Prix deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Preston Grand Prix - the opening Grand Prix of the 2019/20 season, has been extended until the end of Monday September 2.
Ollie tops list at Euro-Minis
Oliver Maric-Murray and Jakub Piwowar were the best English finishers at the Euro-Mini Championships in France over the bank holiday weekend.
Rankings: An update
Table Tennis England is verifying the final ranking run for the 2018/19 season and intends to republish the lists by the end of the month.
Bristol 4* draw published
Well over 100 players are competing at the Bristol 4* Centenary Open next weekend - and the draw is now out.
Liam falls at first hurdle as Shibaev doubles up
Alexander Shibaev ended Liam Pitchford's hopes of emulating last year's run to the semi-finals of the Czech Open as he defeated the English No 1 in the last 32 today.
Ping Pong Pontoon docks in Liverpool!
PPP usually stands for Ping Pong Parlour but on August 19, in Liverpool, it stood for Ping Pong Pontoon.
Olympian Sam getting set for Nation’s Biggest Sports Day
The Nation's Biggest Sports Day is back as hundreds of thousands of people across the nation get active in support of Team GB.
BBC feature para hopeful Adam
An extraordinary teenager with a passion for table tennis shared his story on BBC1’s flagship The One Show tonight.
Czech that out from Walker
Sam Walker pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Germany's Benedikt Duda at the Czech Open today, but then went out of the competition in the final preliminary round.
Walker and Drinkhall make Czech advance
Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall moved a step closer to joining Liam Pitchford in the main draw of the Czech Open on a day when four English players were eliminated.
How table tennis is helping men shed their isolation
A project which aims to combat social isolation and loneliness in older men is using table tennis as a key component, as our latest #PowerofPing film shows.
Online helpdesk launched for our new platforms
Table Tennis England has launched a new online help centre to provide information about the TT Leagues and TT Memberships platforms.
Pitchford knocked out in decider
Liam Pitchford went out in the last 16 of the Bulgaria Open today as he was defeated in a deciding seventh set by Chuang Chih-Yuan of Chinese Taipei.
Pitchford safely through after scare
Liam Pitchford survived a mid-match fightback by opponent Kou Lei to reach the last 16 of the Bulgaria Open.
Online surge in membership renewals
Table Tennis England membership renewals for 2019/20 are 1,000 ahead of the same time last season – with thousands more now renewing online. Figures from... Continue reading
How Ping! is giving deprived children a positive experience
Taking children off the streets and giving them the chance to make friends and learn new skills is the subject of the latest in our #PowerofPing series of inspirational films.
Drinkhall edged out in thriller
Paul Drinkhall came within just a few points of reaching the main draw at the Bulgaria Open as he was beaten 4-3 by China's Zheng Peifeng in a superb match lasting more than an hour.
We’re backing Alliance’s disability campaign
Table Tennis England is backing the Activity Alliance’s Who Says? campaign, which aims to challenge misconceptions about disability sport and break down barriers to participation.
Drinkhall sinks young Chinese ace
Paul Drinkhall beat former world junior champion Xue Fei of China to move into the next round at the Bulgaria Open, while Tin-Tin Ho also came through her opening match.
Para table tennis confirmed for Birmingham 2022
Para table tennis has had its place at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games confirmed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
Yip takes on Hong Kong challenge
Harry Yip was the only English competitor at the Hong Kong Junior & Cadet Open.
Jack ties up Thailand gold
Jack Hunter-Spivey completed a successful trip to the Far East by winning gold in the men’s class 4-5 team event with Japan’s Kentaro Doi on the final day of the PTT Bangkok Open in Thailand.
Club’s Bat and Chat sessions take off
Just over six months ago Cheslyn Hay TTC in the Midlands started their first Bat and Chat session supported by four local league playing club members. It now runs every Thursday afternoon at Salem Methodist Church.
Tsaptsinos goes out in Nigeria
Maria Tsaptsinos missed out in a deciding seventh game as she fell in the first round of the Nigeria Open.
Preston Grand Prix entries open
Entries for the first Grand Prix of the season, in Preston, are now open.
Silvers for Para trio in Bangkok
Silver medals for Jack Hunter-Spivey (men’s class 5), Billy Shilton (men’s class 8) and Kim Daybell (men’s class 10) were the highlight for the British Para table tennis team on the second day of the PTT Bangkok Open in Thailand with Martin Perry taking bronze in men’s class 6.
NHS competition entries sought
All current and former NHS staff and volunteers are eligible to compete at the NHS Table Tennis Championships next month.
Save the date for regional conferences
Following the success of the National Conference in March 2019, Table Tennis England is delighted to announce the dates for the next round of Regional Conferences, with the first taking place in Birmingham in a little over 8 weeks’ time.
Club affiliation now open for 2019/20
Club Affiliation for the 2019-20 season has now opened, with a range of benefits for PremierClubs and Associate Clubs.
Local league rankings: Your views count
Table Tennis England is seeking the views of local league players as to what they would like from a ranking system.
Daybell leads Thai squad
Commonwealth and European silver medallist Kim Daybell and fellow British Para Table Tennis Team Performance Squad athletes Jack Hunter-Spivey, Martin Perry and Billy Shilton will be competing in the PTT Bangkok Open in Thailand starting today.
New Table Tennis England apparel launched
Table Tennis England has launched a new collection of official clothing for table tennis fanatics.
Bristol entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Bristol 4* Centenary Open has been extended until Saturady, August 10.
Award accolade for shining light Rod
Rod Lewis has been named Solihull Disabled Sportsman of the Year for 2019, for his remarkable return to the sport, after suffering from an acute form of OCD for many years.
Will Bayley to star in Strictly Come Dancing!
Paralympic table tennis champion Will Bayley will strut his stuff in front of an audience of millions after being named as a contestant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Three Tokyo golds for para aces
The British Para Table Tennis Team rounded off a successful tournament at the PTT Japan Open in Tokyo by taking three gold medals in the team events.
Bayley strikes gold in Japan
Paralympic champion Will Bayley won his third consecutive tournament this year, taking gold in the men’s class 7 singles at the PTT Japan Open in Tokyo.
Your membership: It’s time to renew
Phone lines are now open for Table Tennis England members wishing to renew for the 2019/20 season.
Half price Ping in the Community packages!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ping! and our #PowerofPing series of inspirational videos, we're offering an amazing 50% off Ping in the Community packages.
Pitchford hits a new world high
Liam Pitchford is up to a career high No 12 in the latest ITTF world rankings, while Tom Jarvis has also reached his highest position.
Step up your coaching skills at Level 3 Head Coach course
If you are ready to take the next step in your coaching career, our Level 3 Head Coach Award presents the perfect opportunity.
How Be TT helped our League of the Year
In their own words, how Table Tennis England’s League of the Year, Weymouth & District League, were given a big helping hand by our Be TT programme.
Topspin is our official ball supplier
Topspin Sports has once again been named as the official ball supplier for Table Tennis England’s leading national events for the coming season.
England name strong line-up for Euros
England’s top four men will form the squad for the European Team Championships in September.
Fred Groom: Funeral update
A memorial service will be held in September for International Umpire Fred Groom.
TT Memberships help guide
It’s the time of year when, as a member of Table Tennis England, you will need to renew your membership ahead of the 2019/20 season. We've put together a help guide to help you renew on the new TT Memberships platform.
Bayley and Wilson head British challenge in Japan Open
Paralympic champion Will Bayley and World and Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson head a squad of 11 players from the British Para Table Tennis Team that will compete in the Japan Open in Tokyo next week (August 1-3).
Meet Commonwealth medallists in Birmingham this weekend
To celebrate three years to go until the Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, a free family friendly public celebration is taking place this Saturday, with Maria Tsaptsinos and Denise Payet attending.
Ransome receives highest award from Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation
Alan Ransome OBE has received the highest award from the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) - Honorary Life Membership.
Obituary: John Whidborne, Sheffield League
Former National Councillor and Sheffield League Life Vice President John Whidborne has passed away.
Centenary tournament set for Bristol
A special tournament will mark a special centenary as the Bristol Table Tennis League celebrates its 100th ‘birthday’.
Big Table Tennis Convo – what you told us
Thank you to the 2,000+ people who took part in the Big Table Tennis Conversation. Here's what you told us!
Young Ambassador Programme proves successful for Wensum
Wensum Table Tennis Club, like many clubs, have struggled to source volunteers, especially young ones. However, the Young Ambassadors scheme is now helping them engage a new generation of volunteers.
Latest on TT Leagues & ranking survey launched
TT Leagues has been live for two weeks and dozens of leagues are helping to shape the future development of the product through their feedback.
In search of new players this season?
Are you likely to be short of players in any of your table tennis teams for the 2019/20 season? Share any of your opportunities with us.
#PowerofPing project launched
A series of short films showcasing how table tennis can improve lives and communities are being released as part of The #PowerOfPing campaign
Hosts end England hopes of gold
Watch the action as hosts India end English hopes in three semi-finals at the Commonwealth Championships today.
Jarvis, Ho and Walker in medal frame
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho are into the semi-finals of their respectove singles events at the Commonwealth Championships, while Jarvis & Walker are into the last four of the doubles.
England in hunt for medals
England are still in contention in four of the five events as the Commonwealth Championships in India reaches the individual quarter-finals.
Double silver as England lose out to India
England suffered double defeat in the Commonwealth Championships team finals against hosts India today, the women losing 3-0 before the men saw a 2-0 lead evaporate as India claimed gold 3-2.
TT Kidz has lift-off after #TableTennisDay launch!
TT Kidz is officially up and running after a launch event to co-incide with National #TableTennisDay.
#TableTennisDay a big hit!
Thousands of people flocked to the tables as the sixth annual #TableTennisDay got people playing up and down the country.
England march into semi-finals
England men and women remain unbeaten at the Commonwealth Championships in India, with both reaching tomorrow's semi-finals.
Happy National Table Tennis Day!
National #TableTennisDay is here and hundreds of events across the country will ensure the celebration goes with a swing!
Confident start by England in Cuttack
England men and women enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Commonwealth Championships in Cuttack, India.
Beat England’s best this #TableTennisDay in our trick-shot challenge!
National #TableTennisDay takes place tomorrow and England’s No.1 Liam Pitchford has set you a challenge – take him on in the office trick-shot challenge… Although we’ll warn you – it’s going to be tough to beat!
Commonwealth Championships under way
The Commonwealth Championships is under way in India, with England in action in the team events on the first day of competition.
Entries open for NCL and NJL
The entry process for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2019/20 is open - and the dates have now been confirmed for all venues, including EIS Sheffield.
Take on Team England this #TableTennisDay
National #TableTennisDay is just TWO days away and our Team England stars have taken part in a series of challenges that you can try! Can you beat England's best?!
It’s time for membership renewals!
The new membership year is upon us, meaning it is time for players to renew their memberships and licences for the 2019/20 season using the new TT Memberships platform!
Obituary: Fred Groom, ‘legend of umpiring’
Fred Groom, the only surviving member of the first English umpiring team to officiate at an international tournament, has died at the age of 89.
Bardsley run ended in last 16
Charlotte Bardsley's run at the European Youth Championships came to an end in the last 16 of the Junior Girls' Singles today.
Lyndon joins the elite of world umpiring
Lyndon Griffiths has reached the highest level of umpiring, attaining his Blue Badge status from the ITTF.
Teacher Teresa’s big send-off
Hastings and District TTA were ahead of the game when they held the first part of their National Table Tennis Day celebrations on Wednesday July 10 to mark the retirement of coach Teresa Bennett.
Central Essex League: Ramsden turn up power
Ramsden A moved into second place in the first division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League with a 5-0 victory over Chelmsford B.
Brilliant Bardsley sinks fourth seed
Charlotte Bardsley defeated the fourth seed on her way to reaching the last 16 of the Junior Girls' Singles at the European Youth Championships.
Girls lead England charge in Ostrava
Five out of seven English girls are still going in the singles events at the European Youth Championships in the Czech Republic, but only Naphong Boonyaprapa is left of the boys.
Pitchford exits Australian Open
Liam Pitchford was knocked out of the Australian Open after a 4-0 defeat to China’s Wang Chuqin.
England end on high to seal 19th spot
The Cadet Boys line-up of Naphong Boonyaprapa, Louis Price and Thomas Rayner posted the best England finish as the team events came to an end at the European Youth Championships.
Watch Pitchford live in last 16 in Australia
England No. 1 Liam Pitchford is into the last 16 of the ITTF World Tour Australian Open – and you can watch him live tomorrow (Friday).
Rayner double as Cadet Boys earn top-20 finish
England's Cadet Boys' team are guaranteed a top-20 finish at the European Youth Championships, but the Junior Girls have narrowly missed out.
#TableTennisDay to spread across the country!
National Table Tennis Day 2019 promises to be the most varied yet with scores of organisations across the country preparing to celebrate the big day – which is now just over a week away.
Tin-Tin bows out at University Games
Tin-Tin Ho lost to a Chinese opponent in the last 16, ending British involvement at the World University Games in Naples today.
Pitchford ready for Oz odyssey
Liam Pitchford will begin his ITTF Australian Open campaign against South Korea's Cho Daeseong at 11am UK time on Thursday.
England looking for top-20 finishes
England's Junior Girls and Cadet Boys will aim to secure top-20 finishes at the European Youth Championships in the Czech Republic today.
Coach Natalie hails conference opportunity
Grantham College coach Natalie Green says she gained a lot from attending the ETTU women’s coaching conference in Bratislava.
Obituary: Jeff Ingber, England international
Jeff Ingber, star of the 1950s and 1960s, passed away on July 7 at the age of 83. Jeff was one of the first ever junior internationals in 1950 before gaining his first senior cap against Yugoslavia in 1957 in Norwich, the first of nearly 60 caps.
England girls top their group
England's Junior Girls won their group at the European Youth Championships in Ostrava, while the two Cadet teams finished second.
Three golds for England at Euro Veterans
Betty Bird and David Mahabir struck gold to lead the England medal-winning honours at the European Veterans’ Championships in Budapest.
Wiltshire County table tennis annual awards
The Wiltshire County AGM was held in early July 2019 and was attended by representatives from all four Leagues in the County and also Mike Smith, recently retired from the Table Tennis England Board.
Chelmsford & District: Peverel triumphant in final
Hatfield Peverel have won the 2018-19 Ladies Knock Out Cup final in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Tin-Tin leads GB to quarter-finals
Tin-Tin Ho was in great form as Great Britain women reached the team quarter-finals at the World University Games.
England teams open with wins
All four England teams got off to a winning start at the European Youth Championships in the Czech Republic on Sunday.
Kelani and Maull star at Cippenham festival
Cippenham Table Tennis Club’s season concluded with another successful open tournament over the weekend.
Piggott replaces injured Wilson in England squad
Ben Piggott has been called into England’s European Youth Championships squad in place of the injured Sam Wilson.
Be TT: Club benefits from publicity Blitz!
The power of publicity led to growing numbers at a Thursday night Bat & Chat session – and ensured Blitz Table Tennis Club could keep their club night going.
Jarvis goes out to top 100 player
Tom Jarvis was defeated by world No 99 Yukiya Uda of Japan at the Korea Open today.
Pride of Table Tennis Spotlight – Giulio Pontone
Darlington Table Tennis Academy started its journey in 2013 at Longfield Academy with just four tables, by 2015 the club had rapidly outgrown their school... Continue reading
Medals galore for England in Guernsey
England returned from the Senior Schools International in Guernsey with 27 medals – 10 of them gold.
New platforms up and running
TT Memberships and TT Leagues are up and running and will be available to our members later this week once all data imports have been completed and verified.
Central Essex League: Maldon A show class
Maldon A were the week’s big winners in division one of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Young team shine in Tankard
The Leicester League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard, a competition now into its sixth decade and is a team handicap league culminating in semi-final and final play-offs. This season there are four divisions, two of four teams and two of three.
Fees for next season to remain unchanged
Table Tennis England membership fees will remain unchanged for the 2019/20 season after a proposal to reduce them was rejected at the AGM, with 75% of Company Members voting against it.
Portugal end GB’s European Games bid
Great Britain went out of the European Games in Minsk as they were beaten 3-1 by Portugal in the quarter-finals.
TT Memberships launch – what you need to know
What our members need to know ahead of the launch next month of the new Table Tennis England membership platform – TT Memberships.
Annual Review: Your questions answered
The final version of the Table Tennis England Annual Review 2018/19 has been published, alongside our responses to questions raised by our members.
Join the #TableTennisDay celebrations!
Find out what Table Tennis England are doing on #TableTennisDay - and register your event as well.
Play your part in School Sport Week
It’s National School Sport Week and schools all over the country are being urged to promote the life-changing benefits of sport and play.
Central Essex League: Barrett shines for Ramsden
Ramsden A produced the most notable result in the first division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League to date.
Bardsley and Walsh are Cup champions
Ethan Walsh had a 100% record and Charlotte Bardsley came out on top of a three-way countback as they became Junior National Cup champions.
Pitchford and Walker go out in Minsk
Sam Walker missed three match points as he was eliminated from the European Games in a deciding set, while Liam Pitchford also went out in Minsk.
How Banbury became a booming table tennis league
Five years ago the future of Banbury and District Table Tennis Association looked bleak, but after introducing a new scheme to get clubs linked to local primary schools and creating a pathway for junior player development, numbers are on the up.
Four unbeaten at Junior National Cup
The top three girls are unbeaten after day one of the Junior National Cup in Plymouth - but third seed Ethan Walsh is the only unbeaten boy after No 10 seed Josh Weatherby beat the No 1 Shayan Siraj.
Walker wins European Games thriller
Sam Walker dug deep to advance to the third round of the men's singles at the European Games in Minsk, but Tin-Tin Ho and Charlotte Carey are out of the women's singles.
Ho ready to take to table in Minsk
Tin-Tin Ho will be the first Team GB player in action when the table tennis events get under way at the European Games in Minsk on Saturday.
Para table tennis clears Birmingham 2022 hurdle
Para table tennis is one of three new sports that could be added to the programme of events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Your membership fees: Vital to our sport’s future
How your membership fee underpins the whole sport, from grassroots to elite.
The perils of betting on table tennis – free webinar
Table tennis players of all levels are invited to join our free webinar which aims to educate people within the sport about the perils of betting on table tennis.
Team GB trio ready to hit the Tokyo trail
They may be in Minsk, but thoughts are already turning to Tokyo for Liam Pitchford, Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall.
TT Leagues webinar a success
Dozens of table tennis league administrators joined a webinar outlining how to use the new TT Leagues platform - and initial reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.
Annual Conference agenda
The new TT Memberships and TT League systems will be demonstrated to Company Members at the Annual Conference on Saturday June 29.
Tin-Tin ‘super-excited’ about Team GB debut
Focus on Tin-Tin Ho and Charlotte Carey as they prepare to represent Team GB for the first time at the European Games in Minsk.
Central Essex: Shrimpton leads Chelmsford to win
Chelmsford A are the early leaders in the first division of the Central Essex Summer League and they hit top form this week by beating Maldon 5-0.
Promising England youngsters get funding aid
Nine promising young English talents have been given a helping hand by the Backing the Best programme.
Ali tastes success in Morocco
London Academy player Sajad Ali reached three quarter-finals at the Morocco Junior & Cadet Open.
Four more champions crowned at Nationals
Ollie Maric-Murray and Maliha Baig won the Under-12 titles and Sienna Jetha and Kacper Piwowar the Under-10 golds on the second day of the PG Mutual U10-U13 National Championships.
Green Day: Connor and Anna top of the charts
Twins Connor and Anna Green continue to amass matching titles as both won the Under-13 singles at the PG Mutual U10-U13 National Championships.
Table Tennis for People with Disabilities
Table tennis is a truly inclusive sport that can be played by anyone, anywhere. Its accessibility lies in its adaptability for a variety of ability... Continue reading
Members’ Advisory Group update
The Members' Advisory Group (MAG) has begun its work. Here is the latest update from the group, outlining current and future projects on which MAG is seeking input from the wider Table Tennis England membership.
Table Tennis England Annual Review published
The Table Tennis England Annual Review 2018/19 has been published and members and interested parties now have the opportunity to ask questions ahead of the Annual Conference on June 29.
Elected Deputy Chairmen announced
Following today’s election count, Table Tennis England has announced that Tony Catt, Keith ‘Charlie’ Childs and Susie Hughes have been elected to the Board.
Chelmsford & District: Record numbers in summer league
The 2019 Central Essex Summer Table Tennis is under way. League Organiser Ken Sheard reports more teams taking part than ever before with five adult divisions and two junior divisions.
Braintree League: Crouchman tops averages again
If there was any doubt why Lee McHugh’s outstanding win in the men’s singles surprised a few people, a brief glance at this season’s final individual averages will give something of a clue.
Loughborough retain title and Plymouth shine at ELCC finals
Loughborough defended their Bromfield Trophy title and Plymouth won a medal in all four sections at the English Leagues Cup Competitions finals.
How our Club of the Year benefitted from Be TT
Portishead Table Tennis Club picked up the prestigious Club of the Year award at the recent Pride of Table Tennis Awards. Find out how the club helped transform itself with the help of Table Tennis England's Be TT programme.
Commonwealth Championships’ squad named
England have named a six-strong squad for the Commonwealth Championships in India next month.
Bouron hits gold standard – twice
Bracknell table tennis star Lucie Bouron won her second gold medal at the ITTF Para Copa Cristina Hoffmann, winning the women’s class 2-5 team event with her Chilean partner Tamara Leonelli Leonelli.
First look at TT Leagues app
This is the first look at the functionality of the TT Leagues app which will be launched alongside our new league management platform next month.
Bardsley shortlisted for TASS award
Charlotte Bardsley could follow in the footsteps of England team-mate Maria Tsaptsinos and win a TASS Stars Award.
Bouron strikes gold in Mexico
Gold for Lucie Bouron in the women’s class 2-3 singles event was one of five medals won by the British Para Table Tennis squad in the Para Copa Cristina Hoffmann in Cancun, Mexico.
VIDEO: Level 3 Head Coach course open for applications
Applications are now open for the Level 3 Head Coach Award in table tennis. Watch the video to find out more about the course.
Obituary: Somerset umpire Brian Gibbs
Well-known umpire Brian Gibbs, who gave many years of service in the Somerset area, has died at the age of 75.
Get kitted up for the perfect #TableTennisDay
With Table Tennis Day just six weeks away, we have just the thing to help you plan your celebration.
Pitchford chopped down in Hong Kong
Liam Pitchford lost a tough match in the last 32 of the Hong Kong Open as he was beaten 4-2 by Chinese defender Ma Te today.
Youngsters at the start of their umpiring journey
Our sport is indebted to thousands of volunteers who give their time and commitment every week to ensure players can enjoy and achieve in the sport - and umpires are one of the key groups of volunteers.
Drinkhall goes out after brilliant win
Paul Drinkhall picked up a superb seventh-set victory over world No 31 Masataka Morizono at the Hong Kong Open this morning, before exiting in the final preliminary round.
Champions back to defend ELCC titles
All four champion teams from 2018 will be back to defend their titles at the English Leagues Cup Competitions finals at Wellingborough this weekend.
Winning starts for Paul and Sam
Paul Drinkhall and Sam Walker won through their first matches at the Hong Kong Open overnight.
Table Tennis England to host ETTU Coaching Conference 2019
Table Tennis England will host the 2019 European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Coaching Conference, featuring keynote speaker Germany’s Richard Prause.
Liam signs up with Japanese manufacturer
England No 1 Liam Pitchford has signed a sponsorship deal with Japanese table tennis manufacturer VICTAS.
Double for Ubaid at Bexhillians
Another excellent Bexhillians Table Tennis Club tournament ran on Sunday June 2 at the Bexhill Youth & Community Centre. There were 20 entrants and the day provided a feast of table tennis.
Chelmsford & District: Chelmsford A win KO Cup
The Finals of all the Cup competitions in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League apart from the Ladies’ Knock Out Cup have now been played.
Braintree League: Liberal unbeaten in title triumph
Liberal A have become the first team for four years to win division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League without losing a match.
Coaching Week: Why Walker owes so much to first coach
To celebrate Coaching Week, we have spoken to England’s Sam Walker about the coach who helped his dreams of a career in the sport to take flight.
East rule the roost at Inter-Regionals
West Midlands took two individual titles, but it was the East region which won the Tonge Trophy as overall champions after the second day of the Inter-Regional Finals at Hatfield.
Golden boys, plus three silvers for England!
England boys won the team gold and the girls squad took the silver at the Cadet 6 Nations in Denmark – while there were individual silvers for Mari Baldwin and Naphong Boonyaprapa.
Lewis and Usher are ‘vice-champions’
Only 11 players took part in the 6th Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 19th May at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
Lowe and behold! Bob wins at Spinners event
Only 16 players took part in the 5th Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 4th May at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
Graham grabs garland as Rory wins
Only nine players took part in the 6th Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 18th May at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
East double as champions are decided
East region won two titles and there were five different champions as the team events ended in some thrilling battles at the Inter-Regional Finals in Hatfield.
Teams battle into finals at Inter-Regionals
London Under-11 Girls got the first trophy in the bag at the Inter-Regional Finals in Hatfield today, with five team finals to follow on Sunday morning.
Gold for McKibbin and Shilton
Aaron McKibbin and Billy Shilton provided the perfect finish for the British team at the ITTF Para Polish Open in Wladyslawowo by taking gold in the men’s class 8 team event.
Pickard and Shilton serve up silvers
Silver medals for Fliss Pickard (women’s class 6) and Billy Shilton (men’s class 8) rounded off some great performances by British players in the singles events at the ITTF Para Polish Open in Wladyslawowo.
Ping! in the Community launches in Poulton
Volunteers at Vicarage Park Community Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire, have shown what can be done with a few table tennis tables and an enthusiastic group... Continue reading
County Championships: Conference reminder
The annual County Championships Conference will take place at Aldersley Leisure Village, Wolverhampton, on Saturday, June 15.
It’s Volunteers’ Week – take the time to say thank you
At the start of Volunteers Week, we’re saying a huge thank you to the countless local heroes who give their time and skills to help people enjoy and achieve in our sport.
Pitchford bows out to Harimoto
Liam Pitchford went out in the last 16 of the China Open to world No 4 Tomokazu Harimoto today.
Still time to vote for Elected Deputy Chairmen
Less than two weeks remain for the return of ballot papers in the election of three Elected Deputy Chairmen on the Table Tennis England Board.
Seven go through at Para Polish Open
A second win in three weeks for 19 year old Josh Stacey over the Spanish world No 3 Juan Perez Gonzalez was one of the highlights for the British team on day one at the ITTF Para Polish Open in Wladyslawowo as seven players progressed from their singles groups.
Register now and get a #TableTennisDay goody bag!
The countdown is on for National Table Tennis Day and we’re aiming to make sure it is the biggest and best yet!
Full-strength team named for European Youths
England have named a full complement of 14 players for the European Youth Championships in the Czech Republic in July.
Pitchford sets up Harimoto tie
Liam Pitchford set up a tie with teenage star Tomokazu Harimoto as he swept into the last 16 of the China Open with a 4-0 win over Zhou Qihao today.
England squad aim to hit rivals for 6!
An eight-strong England team goes for glory at the Cadet 6 Nations tournament in Denmark, which starts on Friday.
Liam edged out in China Open doubles
Liam Pitchford and his partner Jonathan Groth were edged out in the first preliminary round of the China Open Men's Doubles today.
Save the dates for our regional conferences
Table Tennis England is hitting the road for a series of Club & Volunteer Conferences for the 2019/20 season.
Inter-Regional Finals draw released
Ten regions will do battle at Hertfordshire Sports Village in Hatfield at the weekend in the third annual Inter-Regional Finals.
McKibbin & Co target Polish success
Two-time Paralympic team medallist Aaron McKibbin and Commonwealth medallists Kim Daybell and Josh Stacey are among eight British players competing in this week’s PTT Polish Open in Wladyslawowo from May 30-June 1.
Braintree League: Netts D-light as they win title
Netts D have clinched the division two title in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Vlasov and Hursey on top in Redbridge
Top seeds Grigory Vlasov and Anna Hursey were the winners of the big prizes at the final Grand Prix event of the season in Redbridge.
Champions Challenge – 10th Year Anniversary
This evening on the 10th anniversary of the Champions Challenge, six players and former Closed Singles Champions winners from North West Leagues, will challenge for... Continue reading
Be TT-funded Bat & Chat session growing fast
A Bat & Chat session funded by the Be TT programme is bringing older people together and helping a club to forge new community connections and bring in new members.
England name squad for Schools International
Four gold medallists from the Butterfly Schools Individual Championships will spearhead England’s squad at the Senior Schools International - alongside one defending champion from last year.
London Grand Prix draw revealed
Well over 200 players will compete on 33 tables at the final Grand Prix event of the season in London.
Foursome are awesome at Cippenham 4*
Cippenham Table Tennis Club held its fifth Junior 4-Star Open Championships over the weekend and, once again, it was a great success with many of the top juniors and cadets from the south of England and Wales competing for top ranking points.
Five-strong GB squad announced for European Games
Five table tennis players are among more than 100 athletes selected by Team GB to compete at the European Games in Minsk – including first GB call-ups for Tin-Tin Ho and Wales’ Charlotte Carey.
Friends and colleagues remember Dexter St Louis
Before the heat of battle on the last day of the British League Premier Division season, a minute’s silence took place in memory of Trinidad & Tobago international Dexter St Louis.
Time to join the Be TT revolution!
With applications now open for Year 3 of Be TT, figures show that on average 4,322 weekly participants engaged with the sport through 173 projects in the first two years of the programme.
England men reach Euro finals; no joy for women
England men have qualified for the European Championships by topping their group in this weekend’s Stage 2 matches, but England women have missed out following defeat to Belgium today.
Ormesby claim Premier British League title
Ormesby are Premier British League champions. Despite a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Urban TTC, it was enough to secure them the title ahead of their nearest rivals after a pulsating year of thrills and spills.
England chase victories to reach Euro finals
England's men are in good shape to qualify for the European Championships after two victories today, while England's women must beat Belgium tomorrow if they are to qualify.
Cozens comes good with victory
Only 12 players took part in the 4th Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament recently at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
Good Evans! Jacob wins Spinners event
16 players took part in the 3rd Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament recently at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
TT Leagues update
We remain on target to introduce the TT Leagues platform on schedule and we are now in a position to share with you another short video showing navigation around the new platform.
Bolton Ping Pong Parlour
Bolton Ping Pong Parlour A new Ping Pong Parlour has been set up within an empty shopping unit in Crompton Place, Bolton. The parlour was... Continue reading
Withington Baths over 50’s Table Tennis Session
A table tennis class for over 50’s was set up at Withington Baths in November 2018 and now regularly sees busy sessions. The class was... Continue reading
Ormesby aim to repel Urban title tilt
Forget football, it's table tennis' time to shine on the final day of the season as Premier British League prepares for a dramatic showdown this weekend.
England teams go for Euro qualification
A place at the European Team Championships is at stake for England men and women as they compete in Stage 2 matches this weekend.
Tsaptsinos exits in Croatia
Maria Tsaptsinos went out of the women's singles at the Croatia Open in the last 64 today.
Six candidates for Elected Deputy Chairmen posts
Six candidates have been nominated for the positions of three Elected Deputy Chairmen on the Table Tennis England Board.
A Premier partner for TT Kidz!
Table Tennis England has named Premier Education Group as its official primary schools delivery partner.
Braintree League: Top two are up for the cup
The top two teams in the league have also turned out to be the top two teams in the team knockout cup in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Rayner and Baldwin are just champion!
It was a case of may the fourths be with you as both Cadet Boys’ and Girls’ Singles titles were won by the fourth seeds on the second day of the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior Nationals.
Pitchford’s key role as Hennebont win ETTU Cup
Liam Pitchford hailed a massive achievement as he helped his Hennebont club to win the ETTU Cup for the first time.
Walsh and Payet are champs at Nationals
Ethan Walsh and Denise Payet won the Junior singles titles at the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior Nationals in Nottingham - and both added a doubles title for good measure.
Six team medals for Para GB
The British team added six team medals on the final day of the PTT Slovenia Open in Lasko today, with Jack Hunter-Spivey (men’s class 5 with Norway’s Tommy Urhaug) and Kim Daybell (men’s class 10 with Filip Radovic from Montenegro) taking silver,
Brits set up para medal haul
The British team is assured of six team medals going in to the final day of competition at the PTT Slovenia Open in Lasko tomorrow having reached the semi-finals in women’s class 4, men’s class 5, men’s class 7, men’s class 8, men’s class 9 and men’s class 10.
Halton TTL Championships
Mal and Danny McEvoy were the stars of the show at the Halton Table Tennis League Championships, reaching a total of six finals between them.
No joy for English players at Slovenia Open
Tom Jarvis was knocked out of the under-21 singles at the Slovenia Open today, ending English involvement in the event.
Golden boy Will leads medal roll-call
Gold for Paralympic champion Will Bayley in men’s class 7 was the highlight of the singles events at the PTT Slovenia Open in which the British team took a total of seven medals.
Successful first day at Slovenia Open
On a successful first day at the PTT Slovenia Open in Lasko all 17 British athletes reached the knockout stages of their respective singles events and are still fighting for the medals that will be decided today (Thursday).
Webb and Scruton on Swaythling Club committee
Harvey Webb has taken on the role of Deputy President and Richard Scruton that of Treasurer of the Swaythling Club International.
Elected Directors: Nomination deadline nears
Nominations for three Elected Deputy Chairmen of Table Tennis England close in just under a week.
‘Table tennis helps me fight OCD’
Rod Lewis has fought the most acute form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) since he was a child. It left him virtually housebound for years but table tennis has been his salvation.
Braintree League: McHugh upsets expectations
Lee McHugh turned expectations and his own season on their heads when he won the men’s singles at the Braintree Table Tennis League’s annual finals night on Friday.
Braintree League: Four in a row for Liberal
Liberal A have won their fourth consecutive Braintree Table Tennis League title, and their fifth in six years.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood take cup honours
Brotherhood I of Division Two are the new holders of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup, the first side from outside the top flight to take the trophy since 2013.
Ormesby close in on British League glory
Ormesby are within touching distance of regaining the Premier British League trophy after a pivotal penultimate weekend of action. Ormesby’s 5-0 victory over Ormeau was made... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior Nationals: Draw released
Charlotte Bardsley is the only defending champion at the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior National Championships in Nottingham this weekend.
DRINKHALL WINS SERBIA OPEN!
Paul Drinkhall took everyone on a rollercoaster ride before reaching the final of the World Tour event in Serbia.
Thomas ‘Rayns’ in all-English clash
Thomas Rayner beat team-mate Louis Price to win the Cadet Boys' consolation singles final at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open.
No room for error in PBL
Who will blink first? It’s the question on everyone’s lips ahead of the penultimate round of Premier British League action, which takes place this weekend.... Continue reading
Drinkhall and Jarvis fight on in Serbia
Paul Drinkhall is into the last 16 of the Serbia Open, while Tom Jarvis has reached the quarter-finals of the under-21s.
Pain in Spain for England teams
None of the England teams were able to make it through to the knockout rounds at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open, despite some good battles in the groups.
Vecko braced for tough test for GB stars
British Para Table Tennis Performance Director Gorazd Vecko is expecting one of the toughest challenges for his team ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo at next week’s PTT Slovenia Open in Lasko (May 8-11).
A first look at TT Leagues admin area
The TT Leagues project is running on time and we are currently refining the administrators area. You can see the first glimpse of this area here.
Jarvis and Daish knocked out in Serbia
Tom Jarvis and Matthew Daish could not join seeds Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall in the main draw of the Serbia Open as they both went out in the group stage.
Gidney exits on two fronts in Spain
Megan Gidney went out in the last 16 of the Junior Girls' Singles and lost to the top seeds in the quarter-finals of the doubles alongside Denise Payet at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open. Payet, Charlotte Bardsley and Ethan Walsh also all reached the main draw.
Junior British League Organiser wanted!
Would you like to play a key role at one of the biggest competitions on the Table Tennis England calendar?
ClubSpark – How to get involved
As part of the 2018-19 PremierClub benefits package, PremierClubs are invited to utilise ClubSpark; a new Club Management Platform.
Coaching Bursary and Female Ambassador Programme Launch
How clubs can get involved in the Table Tennis England Female Ambassador programme and the Table Tennis England Female Coaching Bursary.
Club & League Funding available until the end of May
Table Tennis England are currently accepting applications for a variety of funding pots seeking to grow table tennis participation amongst women & girls, and young people.
Young Ambassador scheme a success
Young Ambassadors have clocked up over 500 hours of volunteering in clubs and leagues across the country since the launch of the Table Tennis England scheme.
Braintree League: Duo still on for final rematch
Paul Davison, with very little sweat, and Peter Hayden, with rather a lot of sweat, made their way through the preliminary rounds of the Braintree Table Tennis League’s annual individual tournament and are on course for a rerun of last year’s final.
Home success at Halton 2* tournament
Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up from the Halton Junior 2 Star Tournament held at Halton Stadium, Widnes.
Leicester & District: Cup final is a thriller
Despite the Leicester League’s attempts to secure as near a level playing fields as possible for their cup competitions by restricting entries by way of the grading system, it is still difficult to secure many entries, perhaps due to having too many events these days as they originally came along when the league had almost 20 divisions.
Clacton & District: Skipper Ferdy leads team to safety
The final issue of the 2018/19 season of the Clacton & District League was settled as Windsor Harriers preserved their Division Two status with a 7-3 win over Nomads Jaguars.
Three English players hit career-best rankings
Liam Pitchford is up to No 14 in the world, while Tom Jarvis is into the top 200 for the first time and Maria Tsaptsinos has broken into the top 150 women in the world.
Ma Long on top of world for third time
Ma Long claimed his third successive men's singles title at the World Championships as he sunk the European challenge from Sweden's Mattias Falck in the final in Budapest.
Hee’s done it! Schools hat-trick for Joseph
Joseph Hee won for the third year in succession and Charlotte Bardsley defended her title at the Butterfly School Individual Championships in Wolverhampton.
Ping Pong Parlours recognised at top awards
Representatives of Table Tennis England joined high-profile sports stars, celebrities, influencers and global media at the sport industry’s most anticipated night of the year - the BT Sports Industry Awards.
London calling! It’s time to enter Grand Prix finale
The field is filling up fast for the popular London Grand Prix, with around a week left to get your entry in.
Hall of Champions honour for Wilson
World and Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson received another honour today when he was inducted into the English Institute of Sport Sheffield’s Hall of Champions.
Hee has a treble in his sights at Schools finals
Joseph Hee is aiming for a hat-trick and twins Anna and Connor Green are targeting a double at the Butterfly School Individual Championships in Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Pitchford & Groth exit World doubles
Liam Pitchford and partner Jonathan Groth of Denmark were knocked out of the Worlds after a 4-1 defeat to Romania’s Ovidiu Ionescu & Alvaro Robles of Spain.
Help us shape schools packages
Table Tennis England is currently conducting a survey to introduce new packages that will meet the needs of modern-day schools.
National Conference promotes school-club links
Table Tennis England held the 2019 National Conference at the College Court Conference Centre in Leicestershire on March 30-31.
What your membership fees fund
Your affiliation fees help fund an incredible amount of important work at grass roots level. That’s why we say that when you buy a membership with us you become more than a player - you become part of a bigger picture.
Case study: Kelmscott School receive donated tables
Playing table tennis has become the most popular activity at Kelmscott School courtesy of two donated outdoor table tennis tables and a workshop with GB Paralympian Ashley Thompson who visited the school on Friday March 23.
Butterfly National School Team Championship 2019
The 53rd Butterfly National School Team Championship Finals took place at Hinckley Leisure Centre on March 23, the culmination of three stages of previous competition (County, Zone and Regional) spread over almost five months.
Obituary: Janie Kirby, Gloucestershire stalwart
Gloucestershire table tennis stalwart and umpire Janie Kirby has died at the age of 68.
Bursary will help more female coaches to qualify
Women and girls can get help to take steps into a coaching career through the Table Tennis England Female Coaching Bursary, launched today.
Last day to have your say in #BigTTConvo
Today is your LAST chance for you to have your say on our sport as part of the Big Table Tennis Conversation and help shape the future of table tennis.
Chelmsford & District: Writtle finish in style
Writtle A completed their season in style in division 1A of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League by scoring a superb 8-2 win over second placed Chelmsford A.
Could YOU become one of our female ambassadors?
Could YOU inspire women and girls to take up table tennis? Table Tennis England is looking for great role models to become one of our Female Ambassadors.
Coach John receives his pride award
John Dennison was presented with his Pride of Table Tennis Awards Regional Coach of the Year honour at Fusion TTC recently.
ITTF honours Table Tennis England for World Cup hosting
Table Tennis England’s hosting of the Team World Cup in London last year has been recognised with an ITTF award.
Braintree League: 13 unlucky for Liberal
Liberal A’s 13-match winning run has come to an end in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
NW Pride of Table Tennis Award Winner – Bob Gale
Congratulations to Bob Gale, President of Kendal & District Table Tennis League, who was recently awarded the Table Tennis England North West Contribution to Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Brotherhood are challenge champs
Brotherhood E are the Clacton & District League’s Division Three Handicap Challenge champions for 2019.
Team-mates with an age gap of 77 years!
It is said table tennis is a sport for all, for life – and one team in the Hastings & District League certainly proved that.
Jarvis leads way into main draw
Tom Jarvis beat two players ranked above him to take his place in the main draw of the World Championships in Budapest, while Paul Drinkhall, Sam Walker, Maria Tsaptsinos and Tin-Tin Ho all went through.
Confident start by England in Budapest
Five English players won their opening singles matches 4-0 at the World Championships in Budapest, but there was defeat for two pairs in the Mixed Doubles.
World Championships: England players’ draws
Tom Jarvis & Maria Tsaptsinos will be first on court for England when the World Championships gets under way in Budapest on Sunday.
English pair stun second seeds on way to quarters
Rhys Davies & Felix Thomis beat the second seeds en route to the quarter-finals of Cadet Boys' Doubles at the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open, while Mari Baldwin reached the quarters in the girls' event.
Jersey Grand Prix draw
The Jersey Grand Prix kicks off on Good Friday, with three days of competition following in team, banded and open categories.
Pitch ready to prove his World-class credentials
Liam Pitchford is looking forward to a new challenge as one of the top seeds at the World Championships, which start in Budapest on Sunday.
It’s time to plan your big Day for #TableTennisDay!
There are exactly three months to go before National Table Tennis Day on Thursday July 18 - sign up now and you could get a free activation pack for your event!
Is this the world’s best table tennis robot?
Most of us have played against a table tennis robot at some point - but could you imagine taking on a robot which learned as it played you and could start to read your serves?
England teams go out in Belgium
None of the England teams competing at the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open were able to make it into the knockout stages, despite some decent individual performances.
Your chance to support SportsAid Week
YOU can make a real difference to the future of British sport by supporting SportsAid Week 2019 this September!
First look at new league management platform
Watch a video showing the first look at how the new Table Tennis England league and fixtures management platform will work.
Nominations open for Elected Directors
Nominations are now open for three Elected Deputy Chairmen roles on the Table Tennis England Board.
Wilson run ended by seed in Belgium
Sam Wilson was knocked out by the 16th seed in the last 32 of the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open.
Sandra Deaton appointed as Table Tennis England Chairman
Sandra Deaton has been appointed as Table Tennis England Chairman after an open application process.
Clacton & District: James and Sue at double
James Denyer and Sue Welham took the major honours at the Clacton & District League’s 2019 Closed Championships, held last weekend at the Clacton Coastal Academy Sports Hall.
Braintree League: Rayne lead third division charge
Three third division teams have fought their way through to the semi-finals of the Braintree Table Tennis League handicap cup.
England teams named for Euro Stage 2 ties
England have named strong teams for their European Team Championships Stage 2 matches next month.
Leicester & District: Thriller ends league season
Done and dusted, that is the Leicester & District League for this season, the only outstanding matches playing wise are the various cup finals in the week coming up before the Presentation Evening and Annual General Meeting next month as another season is prepared for.
Chelmsford & District: Galleywood take title despite loss
Leaders Galleywood A lost 7-3 to Chelmsford B in division 1B of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis after a fiercely fought match. However, the three games they won means they can’t be caught and they lead Chelmsford B by 14 games with one match to play.
Price reaches main draw; consolation gold for Davies
Louis Price reached the main draw and Rhys Davies beat Ben Piggott in the consolation singles final at the French Junior & Cadet Open.
Baig and Maric-Murray win National Cup golds
Ollie Maric-Murray and Maliha Baig were the perfect champions as they lived up to billing as top seeds at the Under-12 National Cup.
Four unbeaten at Under-12 National Cup
The top two seeds in both boys' and girls' events at the Under-12 National Cup are unbeaten after the first day's play in Blackpool.
No joy for England teams in France
None of the England teams competing in the French Junior & Cadet Open were able to reach the knockout stage, despite some decent performances on an individual and team level.
Lancashire Closed Championships – 8/9 June 19
Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang TTC, Garstang Community Academy on 8th and 9th June 2019 (CD 26 May 2019).... Continue reading
Under 12 National Cup, Blackpool – 13/14 April 19
The TT England Under 12 National Cup is taking place this weekend at Blackpool Table Tennis Club, based at Blackpool Sports Centre, showcasing some of... Continue reading
English pair knocked out by seeds
Denise Payet and Mollie Patterson lost out to top-seeded players in the main draw of the French Junior & Cadet Open, while Shayan Siraj reached the consolation semi-finals.
Applications open for Be TT funding
Applications are now open for the third year of Be TT – our support programme for affiliated clubs and leagues, designed to build better experiences across our sport.
Tin-Tin spearheads GB university squad
Four English players, led by European Under-21 doubles champion Tin-Tin Ho, are in the six-strong GB squad for the World University Games this summer.
Ping Pong Parlours: How clubs can get involved
Ping Pong Parlours are a rapidly expanding area of Table Tennis England’s work, turning otherwise empty retail units into busy and vibrant places for people to play, free of charge.
Paul beats world No 7, but it’s all in vain
Paul Drinkhall beat world No 7 Hugo Calderano in the German league, while Liam Pitchford came out on top against Sam Walker in the French League.
Conference a big success
Our National Club, Coach and Volunteer Conference brought together people from all walks of the sport for a positive weekend of networking, workshops and sharing best practice.
British League Committee changes
The Table Tennis England Board has announced some changes to the British League Committee.
Open Letter to Leagues and Counties
Read an open letter from Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton and Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe to leagues and counties, concerning TT365 and League Manager.
Nico delighted to get Blue Badge status
Nico Caltabiano has reached the elite level of world umpiring after achieving his Blue Badge status.
Women’s league up and running thanks to Be TT
Norwich City Table Tennis Club have been able to provide a range of opportunities for women and girls thanks to Be TT funding.
Jersey deadline extended; London open
The entry deadline for the popular Jersey Grand Prix at Easter has been extended - and entries are also now being taken for the final Grand Prix of the season in London in June.
Clacton & District: Panthers are oh so close
Nomads Panthers are Division One champions of the Clacton & District League – almost.
Braintree League: Netts bounce back to top
The constantly evolving picture at the top of division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League has taken another twist.
Mabey calls tune to end Song’s record
Sam Mabey ended Jiawang Song’s 100% record in the Men’s Singles this season to win the Wolverhampton Grand Prix, while Jenny Liu was the Women’s Singles champion.
Leicester & District: Rare defeat for Unicorn
As we neared the end of this Leicester & District League season there was a flurry of matches in Division One including several by the successful defending champions, Unicorn, who did not have things all their own way.
Chelmsford & District: Top-class from Maldon A
Maldon A have been relentless in their pursuit of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Division 1A title this season and they hit the jackpot this week with a 10-0 win over Rawreth.
Dead heat at top of Premier British League
Hardly anything can separate Ormesby and Urban heading into the penultimate round of Premier British League after the latter moved joint top at the weekend.... Continue reading
Magic Murray as brothers win Jack Petchey golds!
Brothers Ollie and Henry Maric-Murray kept it in the family with matching gold medals at the Jack Petchey Schools Table Tennis Finals, while Maliha Baig was a winner for the third year running and Yuvathi Kumar for the second year in succession.
England dominate Primary Schools International
A fabulous weekend’s table tennis took place at Lisburn Racquets Table tennis club in Belfast at the seven nations Primary Schools Home International.
Yousif usurps No 1 seed
Only 14 players took part in the Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 17th February 2019 at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School, but a successful tournament still took place.
Hat-trick for Stacey at British Para Nationals
Welsh champion Josh Stacey dominated the British Para Table Tennis Michael Hawksworth National Championships in Grantham this weekend, taking the Open Standing Singles title, the Open Standing Doubles title with Billy Shilton and the men’s class 9 title.
Chan’s impressive medal haul in Ghana
Ruby Chan added doubles gold and singles and doubles silvers to the team gold she had already won at the Ghana Junior & Cadet Open.
League split adds excitement to Premier British League
Eight teams. Three rounds. Plenty to play for. Premier British League returns this weekend, and the stakes could hardly be higher. After the first seven... Continue reading
Table Tennis England and TT365 joint statement
Table Tennis England and TT365 confirm that their commercial relationship will come to an end at the end of July when the current contract concludes.
Partnership to develop new league management tool
Table Tennis England has announced a partnership with Rocca Creative to develop a new fixtures and league management platform.
Cippenham titles for Kaye and Gehlot
Cippenham Table Tennis Club held another of its annual open tournaments on Saturday. Styled as the Cippenham Five by Two Senior and Veterans’ 1-Star Open, the day included two separate events: veterans in the morning and open age group in the afternoon.
Big guns set sights on British Para titles
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies and world and Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson head a star-studded entry for the Michael Hawkesworth British Para Table Tennis National Championships taking place at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre on April 6-7.
Pitchford and Drinkhall awarded Olympic grants
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have been awarded Olympic Solidarity grants to help their qualification bids for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Chan strikes gold in Ghana
Ruby Chan had a 100% record as she and India's Ananya Chande won the Cadet Girls' Team gold at the Ghana Junior & Cadet Open.
Pitchford hits another career high
Liam Pitchford has clocked up another career high world ranking, entering the top 15 for the first time.
TT Kidz launched!
TT Kidz is here! Our new eight-week programme designed to get more 7-to-11-year-olds into table tennis was officially launched at the National Club, Coach and Volunteer Conference in Leicester.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood almost there
Brotherhood I have led Division Two of the Clacton & District League since the end of October and are now within a whisker of clinching the title.
TT Kidz Activator Workshop
After a successful launch at the Table Tennis England National Conference the first TT Kidz Activator Workshop was held at Knighton Park TTC. Pilot Clubs-... Continue reading
Wolverhampton Grand Prix draw released
Jiawang Song goes in search of his fourth Grand Prix title of the season at the Wolverhampton Grand Prix this weekend.
Braintree League: Struggling teams break ducks
After nearly a season of trying, the teams at the bottom of divisions one and three of the Braintree Table Tennis League have both recorded their first win.
Leicester & District: Smith denies whitewash
Officially the Leicester & District League reached the end of its season this week but has a further two weeks for postponed matches to be played, and these are certainly needed in Division Five which has an unprecedented 10 matches still outstanding - fortunately, at the moment, all having a date attached to be played on.
Pride of Table Tennis winners announced!
The unsung heroes of table tennis were honoured at the Pride of Table Tennis Awards dinner on Saturday night.
Big Table Tennis Conversation – tell us what you think!
If you ever pick up a bat and play table tennis we want YOU to help us shape the future by taking part in the biggest survey ever carried out in the sport. By taking part, you could win a fantastic prize!
Para talent identification day at Halton
Halton TTC in Widnes is hosting a recruitment day on behalf of British Para Table Tennis next month.
Don’t miss out on Jersey’s Easter extravaganza!
The closing date for the popular Jersey Grand Prix at Easter is fast approaching and players are being advised to book now to avoid missing out.
Awards delight for Bethany
Up-and-coming player Bethany Ellis has been honoured at the Preston Sports Awards.
Be TT: Pairs League is perfect for youngsters
Leicester league recently ran a new starter short format league with great player feedback. The league committee and Harry White, the League Development Officer, were keen to support new players into the league and experience competitive table tennis for the first time.
Ping! welcomes new partners to the table
Table Tennis England has joined forces with four new partners to deliver Ping! projects in more locations this year.
Drinkhall & Walker exit to Chinese pair
Paul Drinkhall & Sam Walker saw a 1-0, 10-6 lead evaporate as they were knocked out of the doubles at the Qatar Open by China's Lin Gaoyuan & Ma Long.
Pitchford and Walker edged out in Qatar thrillers
Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker were both beaten in deciding seventh games at the Qatar Open as they missed out on a place in the main draw - but Walker & Paul Drinkhall are into the doubles last 16.
Walker picks up brilliant win
Sam Walker dumped the world No 29 out of the Qatar Open to join Liam Pitchford in the third preliminary round, but Paul Drinkhall is out.
Garstang, Preston and Wigan take the medals!
In the final weekend of the National Junior & Cadet League competition held at Garstang TTC on Sunday it was Garstang A who came out... Continue reading
North West Coach of the Year – Graham Coupe
Congratulations to Graham Coupe on receiving the Table Tennis England North West Coach of the Year Award, in recognition of the huge amount of effort... Continue reading
MK League : Turner prize not enough to save Kingpins from bottom spot
PREMIER DIV With the top positions already settled the main focus of interest centred on which team would finish bottom, the 2 contenders tantalisingly level... Continue reading
Shortlist revealed for Pride of Table Tennis Awards
he shortlist has been revealed and the countdown is on to the naming of this year’s Pride of Table Tennis Award winners!
England trio ready for top-class Qatar Open
England’s top trio are ready for some tough tests at the world-class Qatar Open, which starts tomorrow.
Inter-regionals: London deadline extended
The entry deadline for the London qualifying event for the Inter-Regional Championships has been extended.
Clacton & District: Harley springs a surprise
Fifteen-year-old Harley Wood produced the performance of the week in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, taking a notable treble for Brotherhood J in their match with leaders Brotherhood E.
Braintree League: Rayne fall
After gradually clawing their way up the table in division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League, Rayne D’s title challenge hit an almighty bump when they tumbled decisively against rivals Liberal C.
Leicester & District: Desford hold the key
Division Two of the Leicester & District League continues to bubble nicely both at the top and bottom of the chart with Desford Village’s second team, while not directly involved in either, may be having a decided effect at the top of the chart having beaten two of the promotion candidates.
Ben and Naphong reach last 32 in Italy
Ben Piggott and Naphong Boonyaprapa reached the last 32 of the Italian Junior & Cadet Open, while Millie Rogove earned a last-64 place.
Grantham double up at School Team finals
Seven different schools won titles and only two of last year’s champions successfully retained their crowns on a terrific day of table tennis at the Butterfly School Team Championships in Hinckley.
Pitchford leads way into ETTU Cup final
Liam Pitchford led from the front as his club Hennebont reached the final of the ETTU Cup with a 3-0 victory over Sporting Clube de Portugal.
Two medals for Para GB
Paisley’s Martin Perry and Ryan Henry from Ardrossan made it a good day for Scotland on the final day of the PTT Costa Brava Open, with Perry taking silver in the men’s class 6 team event with his American partner Ian Seidenfeld and Henry picking up a bronze medal in men’s class 8 with the Dutchman Roy Van Der Burg.
No joy for England teams in Italy
England's teams were knocked out in the group stages of the Italian Junior & Cadet Open, despite some useful individual performances.
Pat on the back for Pattison
The Topspin Sports Burgess Hill Cadet and Junior 2 Star was an excellent event for Ralphy Pattison (E), as he took both the U12s and U13s titles, for the loss of only three games.
Tsaptsinos and Walker exit in Spain
Maria Tsaptsinos and Sam Walker have gone out in the last 64 and last 32 respectively at the Spanish Open.
Whitgift wait on Smith ahead of team finals
Five teams aim to defend titles they won last year – and three of them could make it a hat-trick – at the Butterfly School Team Championships in Hinckley this weekend.
Stockdale and Perry on podium
Martin Perry and Jack Stockdale led the way for the British team at the PTT Costa Brava Open in Platja D’Aro, Spain, taking bronze medals in the men’s class 6 and men’s class 10 singles respectively.
Tsaptsinos into main draw in Spain
Maria Tsaptsinos will face 26th seed Paulina Vega at the Spanish Open after topping her group with three wins out of three, while Emily Bolton faces U21 top seed Lisa Lung.
Teams in the zone for ELCC
Teams will be going head to head in the zonal rounds of the English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC) this weekend.
Save the date for #TableTennisDay
Get ready for National #TableTennisDay 2019! We don't want anyone to miss out on our annual celebration of the sport, so now is the time to get the date - Thursday July 18 - into your diaries.
English pair lose out to seeds in Italy
James Smith and Naphat Boonyaprapa were both knocked out by opponents near the top of the seedings in the last 64 of the Junior Boys' Singles at the Italy Junior & Cadet Open.
Wiltshire Junior League report
On Sunday 17th March Wiltshire County Table Tennis Association held the second round of their successful County Junior League event.
Last chance to book onto National Conference
Registration for the 2019 National Conference close tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to attend workshops from the likes of Sport England Club Matters, British Para Table Tennis, ClubSpark and the English Institute of Sport.
Tsaptsinos starts well in Spain
Maria Tsaptsinos started her Women's Singles campaign at the Spanish Open with two victories.
County Champs: Essex are Over-60 winners
Essex regained the County Championship Over-60s Premier Division after a season-long battle with Lancashire who were looking for their first title.
Be TT: New event gives youngsters league experience
A new event designed to give young players their first exposure to league competition, funded by the Be TT initiative, is under way in Norwich.
Clacton & District: Condors through in cup classic
In a match worthy of the Cup Final itself, Windsor Condors made it through to the semi-finals of the Handicap Knock-Out Cup of the Clacton & District League when they edged out fellow-Division one side Nomads Tigers 5-4.
Braintree League: Netts come unstuck
Another week and another defeat for a team at the top in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Desford upset by club-mates
Division Two of the Leicester & District League took a dramatic twist this week in the battle for promotion when Desford Village first team, second to Knighton Park III who have at the moment a relatively soft cushion at the top, were clobbered by their own second team to drop them down to third in the chart.
Chelmsford & District: Rising star Liam on top form
Rawreth’s Liam Squirrell is one of the fastest improving players in Essex. He made his mark at the M&G Investments Chelmsford Championships with a thrilling Men’s Doubles victory with Reece Seddon and he was on top form again in division 1(A) of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Tonge reappointed as BPTT Chairman
British Para Table Tennis (BPTT) is pleased to announce that Karen Tonge MBE has been appointed as Chairman for 2019-2023.
Golden finish for British team in Italy
After two gold medals in the singles yesterday the British Para table tennis team finished the Lignano Master Open in style today with gold in the team events.
Gold for Bayley and Davies in Italy
Paralympic champions Will Bayley (men’s class 7) and Rob Davies (men’s class 1) made a great start to qualification year for Tokyo 2020 by taking gold in their respective singles events at the Lignano Master Open in Italy today.
Table Tennis England develops its own league product
Table Tennis England has started work with a team of developers to create its very own league fixture and management website based solution which it will provide to affiliated leagues free of charge from the 19/20 season.
Coaches – why attend the 2019 National Conference?
There’s just one week left to book your place on the 2019 National Conference and join fellow coaches for a packed two-day programme.
British team assured of singles medals in Italy
The British team are assured of singles medals after the first day of the Lignano Master Open in Italy. The tournament marks the start of the qualification period for Tokyo 2020.
MK League: Sasaki are champions at last
Premier Division Congratulations are due to first time champions MK Sasaki who clinched the title with a week to spare by beating Greenleys Monarchs, champions themselves... Continue reading
How Young Ambassadors are helping to grow our sport
Discover how Weymouth League is using Young Ambassadors to fill their gap in coaching provision and to attract more people into the sport, particularly women and girls.
BUCS gives boost to women’s table tennis with top tier
British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) are bringing women’s table tennis into line with men’s for the first time by introducing a Premier Division from September.
Table tennis is a ‘miracle’ for Parkinson’s patient
“Table tennis has been like a miracle for me,” says Parkinson's patient Philip Batchelor.
Table Tennis England commits to free websites for Leagues
Table Tennis England will continue to provide website software for leagues to manage their fixtures and results free of charge.
Wolverhampton Grand Prix deadline extended
The Grand Prix bandwagon rolls into Wolverhampton for the fourth event of the season in a month's time - so don't miss out on the chance to get a share of the prizemoney.
Ormesby prevail in British League humdinger
Ormesby prevailed in the top of the table contest as they secured a stunning 3-2 win over Urban TTC. Darius Knight was the star performer... Continue reading
Braintree League: Leaders pegged back by clubmates
Just when it looked as if Black Notley F had made the decisive break in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League, they have been pegged back again – by their clubmates.
Tin-Tin’s a European champion!
Tin-Tin Ho has a gold medal around her neck after she and Karoline Mischek won the women's doubles at the European Under-21 Championships.
Chan and Davies are National Cup gold stars
Ruby Chan and Rhys Davies are the Cadet National Cup champions after a dramatic second day at Corby Smash TTC – with a four-way countback needed to decide the boys’ medals.
Leicester & District: Narrow squeak for Unicorn
Current Division One champions of the Leicester & District League, Unicorn, tip-toed home 6-4 against Electricity’s first team, the latter having Andy LeButt in great form.
Clacton & District: Pumas take pride of place
Brotherhood E are well clear at the top of Division Three of the Clacton & District League but the battle for the runners-up spot became even more intense and interesting after this week’s results, with only three points now separating three teams.
Tin-Tin storms back to earn doubles semi spot
Tin-Tin Ho and her Austrian partner Karoline Mischek booked a place in the doubles semi-finals at the European Under-21 Championships thanks to a stunning comeback against the second seeds.
Four unbeaten at Cadet National Cup
Three girls and one boy are unbeaten at the end of the first day of the Cadet National Cup at Corby Smash TTC.
Ho through to last 16
Tin-Tin Ho kept up her 100% record to reach the last 16 at the European Under-21 Championships, but only after withstanding a brilliant comeback by Poland's Julia Slazak.
Obituary: John Norsworthy, Plymouth’s leading light
John Norsworthy, who made an immense contribution to table tennis and the wider community, passed away peacefully at his home in Plymouth on Monday February 25, aged 81.
Price on the money at Bristol Closed
The Bristol Closed Championships were held at the Filton WISE Academy on Sunday March 3, where more than 100 players took part in over 10 hours of keen competition.
Titanic tussle in store as Urban TTC and Ormesby clash
An epic showdown will take place this weekend as British League’s top two teams lock horns in a mouthwatering contest at the top of the... Continue reading
The Isle of Wight Premier League 2019
The Isle of Wight Premier League is starting on 20 March and features the top players on the Isle of Wight in an innovative, high quality competition.
Applications open for Chairman
Applications for the position of Table Tennis England Chairman are open, with elections for three Elected Deputy Chairmen to follow in the coming months.
Ho eases through in Portugal
Tin-Tin Ho won her group at the European Under-21 Championships in Portugal, but Emily Bolton had to withdraw through injury.
Para players highly motivated for Italy tournament
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies and world champion Ross Wilson head a strong squad from the British Para Table Tennis Team that will head to Italy next week for the Lignano Master Open.
Catch up on the PG Mutual Nationals
The last ball has been hit and the champions crowned, but there is still time to catch up on the PG Mutual National Championships on BBC iPlayer or the Table Tennis England channels.
Book your place at our Conference – it’s a win-win!
Our National Conference is shaping up to be THE place to be - and if you book your place now, you could win a £100 Tees Sport voucher!
Can you become part of our Umpiring Team #BEPARTOFIT
In the lead up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Table Tennis England are looking to recruit new umpires to support events in the North of... Continue reading
Become a qualified Tournament Organiser!
Do you fancy organising your own tournaments? Then we have a course later this month which can get you qualified and ready to go!
MK League: Michael back with a bang, and Mark too
PREMIER The top of the table clash between MK Sasaki and Greenleys Kings was a close run affair with the leaders edging home 6-4.... Continue reading
Pitchford to join top Japanese league
Liam Pitchford says signing up to play in the Japanese T.League was a chance he could not turn down and he believes it will make him a better player.
Braintree League: Rayne’s run brought to end
Rayne D's winning run in division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League has come to an end after 11 matches.
Clacton & District: Jaguars hanging on
With only a handful of matches left to be played in the 2019 season of the Clacton & District League, one of the tightest tussles is at the foot of Division Two where just five points cover the three teams battling relegation.
Leicester & District: Leaders slip to defeat
Division Two of the Leicester & District League looks as though it is nicely springing to life at the top with the first defeat of leaders, Knighton Park III, who went down 8-2 to Desford Village
Liverpool festival fosters student-league links
The University of Liverpool Table Tennis Festival aimed to build a strionger relationship between the city's universities and the Liverpool League.
Pitchford and Tsaptsinos are the champions!
Maria Tsaptsinos claimed her first Women's Singles title and Liam Pitchford his fifth on a dramatic Finals Day at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Happy Face as Ash wins title!
Ashley Facey Thompson took gold in the para class 7-10 on day two of the PG Mutual National Championships in Nottingham, while Tin-Tin Ho remains on course for four titles.
Doubles delight for Bennett & Ho
Josh Bennett & Tin-Tin Ho won the battle of the surprise finalists to take the title against Alim Hirji & Emily Bolton.
Singles knockout line-ups completed
There were a few upsets in the group stages of the PG Mutual National Championships as the players battled to make it through to the knockout rounds and a chance to topple a seed.
Jarvis and Ho take Under-21 titles
Tin-Tin Ho retained her title and Tom Jarvis won back the trophy he lost last year as the Under-21 champions were crowned at the PG Mutual National Championships.
North West Pride of Table Tennis Award Winners
Leigh St George Community Table Tennis Club and Stockport Table Tennis Academy were recently awarded their Pride of Table Tennis memento and certificate by Andrea... Continue reading
Weekend sell out at PG Mutual Nationals!
A capacity crowd will watch the finals of the PG Mutual Senior National Championship as tickets have now sold out for Saturday and Sunday.
Keep up to date with the PG Mutual Nationals
The time has come for the best players in England to go toe to toe at the PG Mutual National Championships - here's how to keep up to date.
Chelmsford & District: Kamma pick of juniors
Junior players made their mark this week in no uncertain fashion in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
PG Mutual Nationals draw update
The draws for the Men's and Women's Singles at the PG Mutual National Championships have been made - and there is a change to the Under-21 Women's Singles format.
County Championships: Lancs win Cadet crown
The County Championships Cadets Premier Division was held at Weavers TTC Welllingborough last weekend with Yorkshire going for their sixth straight title - although a much-changed team from last year were up against strong opposition, particularly Lancashire, Devonshire and Durham.
Record entry for Evesham event
The Evesham and District Table Tennis Association Junior, Cadet and Novice Championships were held at St Egwin’s Middle School, Evesham on Sunday 24th February 2019.
PG Mutual Nationals to be shown live on BBC website
The BBC Sport website & app is the place to watch the action if you can't make it to the PG Mutual National Championships!
Many medals for Maric-Murrays
There was a massive entry of 82 for the Topspin Sports Horsham Spinners Cadet & Junior 2 Star, with two medals apiece for Ollie Maric-Murray and his brother Henry.
Members’ Advisory Group members appointed
The inaugural 12 members of the Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) have been appointed and will meet for the first time next month.
Be TT supporting league expansion in Lytham St. Annes
The Lytham St. Annes League were invited to take part in Year 2 of the Be TT (Better Experience) programme in 2018 as a targeted... Continue reading
Musketeers and Market Rasen take VBL titles
Musketeers overcame a wobble to secure the Veterans’ British League Premier Division title, while Market Rasen took the plaudits in the top women’s division.
MK League : Mighty Matt takes top title
Annual Championship Report Championship Singles Thirty-six players entered the main competition, with the contestants initially placed in groups of 3 which, as usual, provided some... Continue reading
AGM date confirmed
The Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday June 29, 2019.
Free clubs workshop offers governance guidance
Clubs and other grassroots sports bodies are being invited to sign up for a free workshop on good governance practices.
Biggs milestone for Liverpool legend Alan
The Liverpool League is living proof of the adage that table tennis is a “sport for all, for life" - and no one more typifies that than Alan Biggs.
Clacton & District: Ever-presents come up trumps
Brotherhood F have now played 15 matches this season in Division Two of the Clacton & District League and, in all 15 matches, they’ve fielded the same three players, Lee Allen, Barry Allen and Shaun Beckham.
Braintree League: Big defeat for leaders
Following on from Netts A’s first ever 10-0 defeat comes another result in the Braintree Table Tennis League straight out of left field: a 10-0 defeat for the team at the top of division three.
Chelmsford & District: Cross on top form
Casey Cross has proved to be an excellent acquisition for Chelmsford Table Tennis Club in Division 1A of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Table-topping showdown awaits in Premier British League
Ormesby and Urban TTC will clash in an incredible top of the table clash next month after ending the penultimate round of the regular Premier... Continue reading
Naphong leads knockout roll-call
Naphong Boonyaprapa went the furthest of a clutch of young England players who reached the knockout stages of the Cadet singles at the Swedish Junior & Cadet Open.
Jarvis goes furthest in Sweden
Tom Jarvis was a quarter-finalist and Liam Pitchford reached the last 16 of the Safir International event in Sweden.
Pressure on in penultimate round of PBL
As the Premier British League approaches a thrilling conclusion, there is truly no room for error in the penultimate round of action this weekend. All... Continue reading
Mascots needed for Nationals!
Do you know a table tennis-mad youngster who would love to be at the centre of the action at the PG Mutual Nationals?
English pairs on doubles podiums
Two English pairs earned bronze medals by reaching the doubles semi-finals at the Swedish Junior & Cadet Open, and there was a consolation singles silver for Mollie Patterson.
World-class Para field for the Nationals
With a world champion, Paralympic champion, Commonwealth Games gold and a stack of other medals between them, the Para field for the PG Mutual Championships certainly qualifies as formidable.
Smith fighting on two fronts in Sweden
James Smith dropped only one game all day as he surged into the latter stages of the Junior Boys' Singles and Doubles at the Swedish Junior & Cadet Open.
Teams ready to go for VBL glory
New men’s champions are set to be crowned – for the first time in six years – when the Veterans’ British League comes to a conclusion at Derby Arena this weekend.
We’re boosting inclusivity projects with grants
Twelve organisations have been awarded grants by Table Tennis England to help fund schemes to get more people from underrepresented groups into table tennis.
Schools earn chance to defend titles
Five defending champions are among the 32 teams to have battled through the Regional Finals to reach the Butterfly School Team Championship National Finals.
Volunteer at the PG Mutual Nationals!
Do you want to play a key role in making the PG Mutual Nationals the event of the year? If so, we still have some volunteering opportunities which might interest you!
England schools team named
The England team has been named for the Primary Schools Home International event in Northern Ireland in April.
PG Mutual Nationals: Schedule finalised
The schedule for the PG Mutual National Championships has been revealed, with at least one final on each of the three days of competition at the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham.
Clacton & District: Merlins break winless spell
Windsor Merlins celebrated a first success of the season in Division Three of the Clacton & District League with a 7-3 success over Windsor Robins. Sharon Gowlett and Bradley Henshaw both recorded trebles.
Braintree League: Unwanted history for Netts
Apart from a six-year break, Netts A have been a major figure in the Braintree Table Tennis League since their formation in 2000.
Chelmsford & District: Tributes to Tony Condon
Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League legend Tony Condon died peacefully on February 1, aged 87.
Leicester & District: KP keep up their pace
This week was possibly the worse one for postponements in a long time in the Leicester & District League with more matches postponed than played, only two took place in each of Divisions Two and Five.
Jarvis run ended by Samsonov
Tom Jarvis found Vladimir Samsonov a step too far after defeating a top-100 player to set up a last-32 clash with the great man at the Portugal Open.
Ping Pong Parlours nominated in prestigious awards
Table Tennis England's Ping Pong Parlours initiative has been shortlisted for a BT Sport Industry Award 2019.
Jarvis joins Drinkhall in main draw
Tom Jarvis joined Paul Drinkhall in the main draw of the Portugal Open with a five-set victory over Japan's Hiroto Shinozuka.
Partnership will continue to get more women on the table
After a successful year of collectively getting more women involved in inter-company table tennis tournaments and parties, Table Tennis England are continuing their relationship with... Continue reading
Clubs have chance to bid for slice of £1m
Table tennis clubs can bid for a slice of a £1 million fund launched recently by Team GB in partnership with leading UK housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
Golden duo team up again for Nationals
Commonwealth Games gold medallists Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are reunited as a doubles pair for the PG Mutual National Championships.
England World Championships squad named
England have named a six-strong squad for the World Championships in Budapest in April.
Jarvis digs deep in Portugal
Tom Jarvis battled back from 3-1 down and won a deciding seventh set 14-12 to advance to the next round of the Portugal Open, where there was also a win for Maria Tsaptsinos.
Don’t miss Inter-Regional qualifying deadlines
The qualifying stage for this year’s Inter-Regional Championships is fast approaching, and there is still time to enter.
Saglik digs deep to win Chelmsford title
Nineteen-year-old Ugur Saglik, many people’s favourite, is the 2019 M&G Investments Chelmsford Men’s Singles champion.
Students to represent Staffs at national finals
The 2018/19 Staffordshire Schools Individual Championships were a great success this year, run and hosted by Clayton Hall Academy over two dates in February.
St Bede’s through to national final
Halton-based St Bede's U11 Girls from Widnes have made it through the Regional Finals stage to reach the Butterfly School Team Championships National Finals.
Obituary: Pat Archdale, pioneering umpire
Pat Archdale, a pioneering International Umpire and a Table Tennis England Vice-President, has died at the age of 90.
Brighton TTC in academy tie-up with college
Brighton Table Tennis Club are joining forces with a local college to deliver a programme offering table tennis coaching alongside academic courses.
Clacton & District: Condors avoid cup upset
Cup favourites Windsor Condors negotiated a potential banana-skin in Round Three of the Handicap Knock-Out Cup of the Clacton & District League by eliminating Division Two high-fliers Brotherhood H.
Braintree League: Calisin helps spring surprise
In a Braintree Table Tennis League season not short of surprises, Netts F have produced one of the more notable results in division three. With only four wins out of 17 behind them they came up against Rayne F, beaten only once and the early season favourites for the divisional title.
Leicester & District: Relegation battle hots up
There is an intriguing relegation battle developing near the bottom of Division Four of the Leicester & District League where Regent Sports III are surely doomed at the foot, suffering a 7-3 defeat at the hands of Lutterworth but new signing, Keaton Bayliss, picked up one and should provide a good foundation.
Chelmsford & District: Young wins battle of aces
Daniel Young and Liam Squirrell - two of the stars of the M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Championships last weekend - met in the division 1A of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League the week before.
VIP visit at Fusion ahead of planned development
Former MP and London Mayoral candidate Steven Norris joined a session at Fusion TTC as he checked progress of an exciting regeneration plan in the New Bermondsey area of London.
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 16/17 February 2019
The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis, taking place at Palatine Leisure Centre, 207 St... Continue reading
Players revealed for PG Mutual Nationals
Defending singles champions Liam Pitchford and Tin-Tin Ho spearhead the line-up of players who will be competing for glory at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Revealed: Our TT Kidz video stars
A trio of budding video stars have been selected to become the faces of the TT Kidz initiative.
Big additions to National Conference schedule
More not-to-be-missed sessions have been added to the schedule for the National Conference on March 30-31, with an emphasis on getting more young people and women and girls into the sport.
MK league: Ollie back to winning ways
PREMIER Congratulations to MK’s greatest ever player Andrew Baggaley on winning his 3rd Ping Pong World Championship on Sunday. Yet another outstanding achievement in his glittering... Continue reading
Time to book for summer school
Bookings are now open for the Butterfly Cooke and Deaton Summer School, where players of all abilities can receive top coaching to improve their games.
Save 30% in our merchandise sale!
Do you love table tennis and have an eye for a stylish bargain? Then our merchandise sale is for you!
Dom is toast of West Bridgford
In January, West Bridgford TTC saw its players compete for the titles of "best in Nottingham" at Nottingham’s Closed Table Tennis Tournament. The annual tournament for all age groups to enable mixed play, the handicap event is especially great fun to watch and participate.
Chelmsford & District: Whiteley takes top title
The preliminary weekend of the M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis Championships played at Hylands School produced no shortage of shocks as well as some superb play.
Braintree League: Liberal swing back to top
The game of see-saw at the top of division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League continues.
Clacton & District: Barton’s the best
John Barton is the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Singles champion for 2019.
Leicester & District: Pettitt makes the difference
Two first versus second team club matches in Division One of the Leicester & District League included an excellent 6-4 success for Electricity seconds over their first team.
Cliffedale and London Academy glory at dramatic JBL finale
Cliffedale Chandlers Grantham College won a thrilling boys’ Premier Division, while London Academy proved the class act of the girls’ Premier as the Junior British League titles were decided.
Worcestershire Schools Individual competition
The senior Worcestershire schools individual table tennis competition was held at St Egwin’s School in Evesham and Bromsgrove School. The players provided some fantastic table tennis.
Facilities for Table Tennis Clubs within Be TT
I have been a Table Tennis England development officer for nearly 15 years now and one of the key issues that often faces a lot... Continue reading
Gauzy defeat ends Liam’s Top 16 quest
Liam Pitchford's debut in the Europe Top 16 ended in the first round in Montreux today as he was beaten by Simon Gauzy of France.
County Championships – can you help?
The County Championships is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to take on the role of Premier Divisions Organiser for the 2019/20 season.
Pitchford to face Gauzy in Top 16
Liam Pitchford first faces Simon Gauzy as he goes up against the top players in Europe this weekend, aiming to reinforce his position as one of the continent’s best players.
Bat & Chat ticks all the boxes for club and players
A Bat & Chat session in Bristol is proving ideal for supporting rehabilitation of illnesses, producing and supporting league players and encouraging social participation – and is even generating income for the club which runs it.
Sneak preview of new series about table tennis superstars
If you have ever wondered what goes on in the mind of the world's greatest table tennis players during matches? A new video series produced by the ITTF aims to answer that question.
Tsaptsinos into world’s top 200
Maria Tsaptsinos has broken into the world’s top 200 players for the first time. The 21-year-old, who is based in Italy, is at No 194... Continue reading
Titles wide open as JBL returns
The Junior British League comes to a conclusion at the weekend and to say there is plenty to play for is something of an understatement.
Schools move on to next stage in title quest
The quest to become Butterfly School Team Championships winners has moved on to the next stage, with 121 teams qualifying for the Regional Finals.
Worcestershire Schools individual competiton
The junior Worcestershire schools individual table tennis competition was held at St Egwin’s School in Evesham and the players provided some tremendous table tennis.
King is key to YHL title triumph
YHL & UON won a title shootout with Burton Uxbridge to seal the Women’s British League Premier Division title.
Braintree League: Crouchman wins battle of champs
The first meeting of the season between Braintree Table Tennis League’s last two men’s singles champions has gone the way of the 2017 winner Brandon Crouchman.
Clacton & District: Tough week for Tigers
It was a tough week for relegation-battlers Nomads Tigers in Division One of the Clacton & District League, emerging with a just a single point from their two fixtures against the League’s top two teams.
Leicester & District: Electricity pegged back
The two Electricity teams in Division One of the Leicester & District League were involved in two interesting matches
Chelmsford & District: Saglik aims to make his mark
It’s positive news this year as far as the M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League 2019 Championships are concerned. Entries are up for the third year running and this year 125 players are taking part including 42 juniors.
Baggaley on top of world again
Andrew Baggaley is the ping pong world champion for the third time. The Englishman defeated China’s Wang Shibo 3-2 in a thrilling World Championship of Ping Pong final at Alexandra Palace tonight.
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 16/17 Feb (Ext CD 31/1/19)
Entry to the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis taking place on 16/17 February 2019 at Blackpool Sports Centre has been extended to Thu 31st Jan.... Continue reading
Friday Photos 105: Taking on the Worlds
This week the photographs were taken at the 1981 World Championships in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia from the Alan and Jose Ransome Collection.
MK League: Sasaki beaten at last
PREMIER The much awaited top of the table meeting between MK Sasaki and Greenleys Kings saw the leaders crashing to their first defeat of the... Continue reading
Tell us about your places to play!
The Mass Participation team at Table Tennis England are working to promote table tennis playing opportunities to people who would not normally have access to... Continue reading
Doran and Baggaley primed for Ping Pong
Last year’s semi-finalist Chris Doran and two-time champion Andrew Baggaley are among those chasing glory at the World Championship of Ping Pong this weekend.
Teams ready to go for WBL glory
Several unbeaten records are on the line as Women’s British League teams fight it out for the 2018/19 titles this weekend.
English County Schools’ Individual Competitions – North
Entry forms are now available for the following North of England Butterfly National Schools' individual competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13, U16 & U19 in boys and girls events.
Training base revamp marks start of Paralympic journey
The British Para Table Tennis Team’s newly designed training facility at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield was officially opened today by the British Paralympic Association’s Director of Sport, Penny Briscoe OBE.
County Championship: Hat-trick for Notts Veterans
Nottinghamshire Veterans first team took their third straight County Championship Premier title when they fought off a spirited challenge from Yorkshire and Sussex.
Braintree League: Liberal win crucial tie
Liberal A took a firm stride towards retaining their Braintree Table Tennis League title when they overcame their main rivals Rayne A.
Clacton & District: Woody coming of age
Since joining the Clacton & District League five years ago, 18-year-old Woody Fitzpatrick has quietly progressed from raw beginner to impressive and dependable Division Two player.
Chelmsford & District: Worthington on top form
OCs B took a giant step towards winning division two in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Leaders keep up pace
Runaway leaders in Division Five of the Leicester & District League, Blaby and Whetstone II, had their toughest challenges so far when meeting the two young Knighton Park teams, and were not found wanting.
Ten men confirm their place at PG Mutual Nationals
Ten men have confirmed their place at this year’s PG Mutual Senior National Championships after topping the table at this weekend’s qualifier.
Ten secure spot at PG Mutual Nationals
The inaugural PG Mutual Senior National Championships Qualifier started today, with 10 females securing their spots.
Liam knocked out by Korea’s Lim Jonghoon
Liam Pitchford’s run at the Hungarian Open was ended in the last 16 by world number 17 Lim Jonghoon after a 4-3 loss.
Obituary: Jim Stokes Snr
Jim Stokes Senior, better known as 'Big Jim' and who coached a succession of young players throughout the Berkshire, has died at the age of 73.
Pitchford into last 16 in Hungary
England No. 1 Liam Pitchford is the sole survivor in the ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open.
Who will make their mark this weekend?
Dozens of players are preparing to do battle this weekend to seal a prized place at the PG Mutual Senior National Championships.
‘Pong with Police’ builds bridges in Bishops Stortford
Police officers in Bishops Stortford have recently found themselves under fire from flying table tennis balls at the hands of local youths. Happily, no arrests... Continue reading
Friday Photos 104: Cleveland Calling 2
This week there are more photos from the Cleveland Junior Select 4*.
Watch Liam Pitchford live in Budapest
England No. 1 Liam Pitchford will face China’s Yu Ziyang in the first knock-out round of the ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open – and you can watch him live at 3.20pm today.
Five English players defeated in Hungary
Five English players were knocked out of the Hungarian Open yesterday in the preliminary rounds of the singles.
Jack Petchey winners revealed
Scores of youngsters representing 25 teams showed off their skills at the University of East London’s SportsDock.
Hat-trick of wins for Hursey at Grand Prix
Commonwealth Games player Anna Hursey was the standout player at the Bath Grand Prix, living up to her top seeding by winning three titles including the Women’s Singles.
British League elite all win
Premier British League’s top four sides were all victorious as the race for the title cranked up heading into the final two rounds of the... Continue reading
Hungarian Open action starts tomorrow
The ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open starts tomorrow – with six English players competing.
Fantastic member offer from our partners PG Mutual
National Championships sponsor PG Mutual and Table Tennis England today launch an outstanding exclusive offer for our members.
Brilliant bronze for Barcsai
Nine-year-old Sophie Barcsai brilliantly defeated the top seed and team gold medallist Gaetane Bled of France as she claimed a bronze medal at the Hungarian Mini-Cadet Open.
Top four look to strengthen British League positions
It's a case of new year but the same thrills and spills as the British League Premier Division returns this weekend.
Common interests fuel good discussions
Table Tennis England hosted a top-level delegation from the Swedish Table Tennis Association to discuss a host of common interests.
Academy opens doors to prospective students
Rising table tennis stars aged 11-16 are invited to the Charles Read Academy & Grantham College Table Tennis Academy open day.
Friday Photos 103: Cleveland calling
This week there are several photographs from a couple of Cleveland Select Junior Open tournaments from the 1980s.
National Conference open for bookings!
An exciting agenda is coming together for our National Conference – and now is the time to book your place!
Can you follow our official pathway to the Commonwealths?
Table Tennis England is launching a series of umpire training courses primarily aimed at under-25s and females and which could open up a pathway to officiating at major international events including the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Obituary: Margaret Hiorns, England international
Former England international Margaret Fry (Mrs Hiorns), an English Open semi-finalist who played at two World Championships, has died at the age of 90.
London calling for popular ranking tournament
After four over-subscribed London Ranking Tournaments, this highly popular event returns to the Greenhouse Centre on Sunday January 27 for the first tournament of the new year.
Laws & Smith are top team at Cippenham
Another maximum entry was received for the 13th running of the Cippenham Team 2-Star Open on Sunday. In fact, the tournament was once again over-subscribed and many potential entries had to be refused.
Bardsley leads East Midlands 4* roll of honour
Top seed Charlotte Bardsley duly won the Junior Girls' Singles at the East Midlands 4*, the first big Junior event of 2019, at Westfields TTC in Wellingborough.
Braintree League: Still all to play for
Braintree Table Tennis League resumes after its Christmas and new year break in the rare position of having wide-open title possibilities in all three divisions.
Clacton & District: Busy times ahead
It’s going to be a busy few months for the Clacton & District League, starting with the Handicapped Singles Tournament on Saturday 2nd February at Windsor’s St James Hall venue.
Bath Grand Prix draw released
The draw for the Bath Grand Prix on January 12 & 13 has been released.
Friday Photos 102: A Soham selection
I have been scanning some more photos from the Jose and Alan Ransome collection over the festive break and this week there is a collection of images from Soham, some of which are from the National League Cup.
The ITTF’s best rallies of 2018
Watch the most spectacular points from the ITTF's calendar of events in 2018.
Birthday milestone for Colin Clemett
Ian Marshall of the ITTF honours Colin Clemett, who for 58 years was Secretary of the Technical Officials Committee, as he reaches his 90th birthday milestone.
Businesses invited to support their local community
Table Tennis England is inviting businesses to make a positive contribution to their local area by donating a Ping in the Community table tennis package... Continue reading
ELCC entries are now open
It is time for local leagues to get their entries in for the oldest domestic competitions in English table tennis, the English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC).
Teams ready to get in the zone
Hundreds of youngsters are preparing to do battle at the Butterfly School Team Championships Zone Finals.
Clacton & District: Panthers on course to retain title
With the second half of the Clacton & District League season resuming shortly, there are still plenty of issues to be settled.
Chelmsford & District: OCs into top flight
With the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League season having reached its halfway stage the 12 first division teams will now form two mini divisions and the teams will be looking forward to hearing who their fixtures are for the second half of the season.
Braintree League: Felsted cause major upset
The bottom team beating the top team may happen occasionally in football or cricket, but in the more individual sport of table tennis examples are as rare as a clean-shaven Santa Claus.
Golden glow, plus Liam’s top-20 breakthrough
Part two of our review of the year looks at the biggest stories of 2018, including Commonwealth Games gold.
When the Box rocked to the world’s best
Part one of our review of the year looks back at the ITTF Team World Cup at London's Copper Box Arena.
Pitchford determined to build on stellar year
By any standards, it’s fair to say Liam Pitchford has had a sensational year, starting with Team World Cup bronze and ending with smashing into the world’s top 20, via Commonwealth Games gold and a string of victories over the world’s best players.
Two semi-finals for Maria at US Open
Maria Tsaptsinos reached the Under-21 Women's Singles semi-finals at the US Open, and teamed up with Tin-Tin Ho to reach the Women's Doubles last four.
Jersey Grand Prix entries open
Entries are now open to the popular three-day Jersey Grand Prix held over the Easter weekend.
Chernett chuffed with first gold medal
Just 18 players took part in the Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 8th December at the home of... Continue reading
Michell makes his move
William Michell (Sx-Horsham Spinners TTC), finally won an event at a 2 Star, having been a runner-up an impressive 11 times, at the first Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star of the 2018-19 season.
County Championships: Lancashire take title as Notts falter
Lancashire took this season’s County Championship Junior Premier division after a thrilling weekend’s action at Wellingborough as they fought out a battle with Nottinghamshire.
Friday Photos 101: Memories from Darlington
This week the photos are from Keith Wilson’s collection. Keith is a long serving coach and organiser from Darlington.
Chairman’s Message – December 2018
As we look back on 2018, we can reflect on a year of achievement and progress – but with the knowledge that there is still much to do as we seek to bring a positive experience of table tennis to as many people as possible, whenever and wherever they wish to play.
Nationals qualifier deadline extended
The deadline for entries to the PG Mutual National Championships Qualifying Tournament has been extended until January 2.
Can you help Jake in his cancer battle?
The table tennis community is being asked to rally behind five-year-old Jake Cohen as he battles a rare form of cancer.
England’s Euro draw revealed
Find out who England's men and women will face in Stage Two of the European Championships after today's draw.
Chelmsford & District: Leaders keep up pace
This week’s division one matches in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced four close fought affairs and two 9-1 results.
Braintree League: Rayne turn it around
Just occasionally a match in the Braintree Table Tennis League throws up a result that proves what a curious game it can be.
Clacton & District: Robins bob along to success
Like their familiar Christmas card cousins, Windsor Robins strutted their stuff in the all-Windsor clash against the Falcons in round one of the Clacton & District League’s Division Three Handicap Challenge and emerged the narrowest of 5-4 winners.
Leicester & District: KP edge cup tie
One of the closest matches so far in the Leicester & District League’s various graded knockout competitions came in the Saracen Cup for those graded below 170 – roughly under 50% in Division Two – when Knighton Park beat Abbots Road 5-4.
County Championships: Three-way tussle at top
Three teams lead the way after the first weekend of this season’s County Championship Veterans’ Premier Division as Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Hertfordshire lead the way with three wins.
Doran dominates innovative Peterborough event
Chris Doran gave a dominant display to win the recent Archway Peterborough ‘midweek medal’ senior 1* table tennis championships held at the TOP TABLE venue.
Obituary: John Wilde, ESTTA stalwart
Tributes have been paid to John Wilde, a long-serving Schools’ County Secretary and a former member of the ESTTA committee, who died earlier this week.
Table Tennis England Head Office relocation
Table Tennis England have relocated to a new head office in Milton Keynes.
Hot Aire! Club taking off with Be TT help
Be TT funding is helping Aireborough Community Table Tennis Club go from strength to strength and get new players into the sport.
Applications open for fully-funded Ping in the Community packages
Table Tennis England is inviting independent groups to embed social table tennis into their communities completely free-of-charge. There are twenty Ping in the Community fully-funded packages... Continue reading
Patterson conjures up a super Finn-ish
Mollie Patterson secured some eye-catching results on her way to a 14th-place finish at the Finlandia Open - the best English position.
PG Mutual Nationals tickets on general sale
Tickets for the PG Mutual National Championships 2019 are now on general sale.
Volunteers sought for World Championships
If you have language skills and fancy being at the heart of the biggest table tennis event in the world, applications are now open to volunteer at the 2019 World Championships.
Briantree League: Lewis’ long run comes to end
Nomads’ stalwart Ken Lewis has tasted defeat in the Braintree Table Tennis League for the first time in nearly three years.
Clacton & District: Title at Brotherhood’s mercy
Brotherhood E are looking a class apart in Division Three of the Clacton & District League and they head into the new year with a healthy 19-point lead over their nearest rivals with the title seemingly at their mercy.
Chelmsford & District: Abbott’s praiseworthy display
The two main contenders met this week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and their 5-5 draw means that Maldon A retain their six point lead over Chelmsford A.
Friday Photos 100: Sealink memories
This week the photos are from the Sealink Youth Cup. There are several players who are well known faces but can you help name anyone else in the pictures?
Table tennis secures Olympic funding from UK Sport
Table tennis has been awarded £275,000 by UK Sport to support athletes with a genuine qualification opportunity to reach the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Could you be our TT Kidz video star?
Are you aged 7 to 11 and passionate about table tennis? Do you want to be a video star promoting our new TT Kidz programme? If you answered ‘yes’ to those two questions then we have the perfect competition for you!
Be TT Sheffield Schools promotion day
Vulcan Table Tennis club are one of TTE’s Be TT Clubs and recently set up a fantastic Schools promotion day at Birley High school, Sheffield.... Continue reading
Be TT at King’s Road TT Club Manchester
Kings Road Table Tennis Club Kings Road Table Tennis Club was formed in June 2018 and has made great strides in recent months, with having... Continue reading
South Yorkshire Schools Singles entry form
SOUTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOLS’ TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Venue EIS – Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield. S9 Monday 4th February 2019. 6 pm Closing date... Continue reading
MK League: No change at the top
PREMIER It was top v bottom this week as we conclude the 2nd cycle (of 4) of the premier fixtures with MK Sasaki dispatching club-mates... Continue reading
National Championship Programmes Over the Years
With tickets to the PG Mutual Senior National Championships going on general sale this Saturday, we take a look back at the artwork for the programmes - from 1960 to 2018.
Apply to be a coach tutor
Would you like to take your coaching career to another level by becoming a coach tutor? Table Tennis England are currently taking applications.
Clacton & District: Harris passes his test
Liam Harris of Nomads Bobcats was given his sternest test so far against Walton E in Division Two of the Clacton & District League but he passed with flying colours.
Braintree League: Top teams advance in cup
The top teams in division one had very little difficulty in making their way through to the semi-finals of the team knockout cup in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Leaders pushed by Rogers & Son
The father/son combination of Chris and Jack Rogers recorded two wins each for Knighton Park firsts in their clash with top team Unicorn firsts in Division One of the Leicester & District League.
Chelmsford & District: Danbury break duck
Danbury B scored their first win of the season in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and their 7-3 victory over Hatfield Peverel A takes them out of the bottom two.
Pitchford into world’s top 20
Liam Pitchford has broken into the top 20 in the world rankings for the first time, rising to a new career high of No 16.
Urban & Ormesby remain unbeaten
Urban TTC’s defence of the Premier British League continued in excellent fashion as they battled past Ormeau 3-2 in a clash of the league’s top... Continue reading
Top two showdown in British League
The final weekend of British League action this calendar year commences today as clubs jockey for position heading into Christmas. After three rounds a fascinating... Continue reading
Boonyaprapa run ended by top seed
Naphong Boonyaprapa defeated two higher-ranked players to reach the quarter-finals at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open, where he lost to the top seed.
Friday Photos 99: Masters memories
This week there are a brilliant set of photographs from the Alan and Jose Ransome Collection. The event was a Norwich Union Masters.
England youngsters have team success in Portugal
Two England teams and another featuring an England player have made it to today's quarter-finals at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open after successfully negotiating the group stage.
Paul features in Bundesliga showreel
Paul Drinkhall has no fewer than four entries in the top 10 rallies showreel released by the German Bundesliga this week - check them out here!
MK League: League Supplementary Championships
Played on 11th November 2018 HANDICAP SINGLES IT’S KING CONSTANTIN A small but very enthusiastic entry of 25 competed for the main prize of the... Continue reading
Introducing TT Kidz! Now find out more at our webinar
TT Kidz has been unveiled as the name for our new youth product launching next year – and clubs have the chance to find out all about it by joining a special webinar next month.
Book your place for Nationals qualifying event
Are you ready to mark your mark at the PG Mutual National Championships Qualifying Tournament?
Vincent victorious; Nicol nicks first title
25 players took part in the Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 10th November at the home of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
Bardsley named SportsAid athlete of the month
SportsAid have released a wide-ranging interview with Charlotte Bardsley, who has been named SportsAid athlete of the month following victory on her Senior England debut against Greece.
Obituary: Cyril Villiers MBE
Tributes have been paid to Table Tennis England Vice-President Cyril Villiers MBE, who has died at the age of 86.
Liverpool Summer League Success
The Liverpool & District Table Tennis League established a new shorter format Summer League competition, held on a Monday night at Anfield Sport and Community... Continue reading
Para coach Robinson’s pride at Fellowship award
Former Paralympic champion Neil Robinson, who is now an integral part of the British Para Table Tennis coaching team, has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship by Bridgend College
Quintet of Juniors reach main draw in Portugal
Five English players made it to the main draw of the Junior Boys' Singles at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open, but all went out at the last-64 stage.
Get Christmas all wrapped up with Table Tennis England
Are you after the perfect present for the table tennis player or fan in your life? Browse our range of Christmas gift below - from tickets to clothing to a Christmas card signed by a Team England star.
New partnership aims to get Everyone Active in the community
Table Tennis England’s Ping in the Community project has joined forces with major leisure provider Everyone Active to expand its offering of table tennis and... Continue reading
Cippenham Vets Open: Gehlot outguns team-mate
Another full house of 48 players contested the ninth Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ Open tournament on Sunday. Perennial winner for the last three years, the... Continue reading
Could YOU help us judge Pride Awards?
Could you tap into your table tennis expertise to help us choose this year’s Pride of Table Tennis Award winners?
MK League: Hendy hammers Monarchs
PREMIER I was fortunate to be at Kingston on Wednesday night to witness a majestic display of controlled attacking from Jamie Hendy as he battered... Continue reading
Braintree League: Netts rise to the top
A top-of-the-table clash has resulted in a change of leader in division three of the Braintree League.
Clacton & District: Parkes stars in Brotherhood battle
The battle of the big Brotherhood beasts in Division Two of the Clacton & District League resulted in a convincing 8-2 victory for leaders Brotherhood I over second-placed Brotherhood H.
Chelmsford & District: Young shines in losing cause
Danbury B - without a win in division one of the Chelmsford & District League - turned in an excellent performance against third-placed Rawreth and only missed out 6-4.
Leicester & District: KP youngsters pull clear
The young team of Knighton Park III scored critical victories in Division Two of the Leicester & District League when they beat both their nearest two rivals 6-4, those two for the time being now battling out second place.
Nationals tickets – claim your members’ discount!
It’s time to snap up your tickets for the PG Mutual Nationals – and our members can take advantage of an exclusive early-bird discount if they buy before the tickets go on general sale on Friday!
Friday Photos 98: Rich pickings at Commonwealths
1985 was a very successful year for England in the Commonwealth Championships which were held in the Isle of Man.
Ping! smashes the million mark
The popularity of social table tennis has scaled new heights this year with Table Tennis England’s public ping pong project ‘Ping!’ recording the highest number... Continue reading
Inclusivity grant scheme launched
Clubs and organisations can apply for grants under a new Table Tennis England initiative to get more people from minority or underrepresented groups from within the sport to start playing table tennis.
Staffs schools advance to regional finals
The 2018/19 Staffordshire Schools Team Championships where a great success, run and hosted by Clayton Hall Academy over three Mondays.
England stars react to mixed results
Read what the England players have to say about the women's 3-0 win over Greece and the men's 3-1 defeat by Serbia last night.
County Championships: Lancs lead way
Lancashire were the surprise packet in the first round of matches in this seasons Over 60 County Championship Premier Division played at Milton Keynes TTC recently.
Bardsley shines as England win
Charlotte Bardsley won on her senior England debut to complete a brilliant 3-0 win for England women over Greece at Medway Park tonight. But England men were beaten 3-1 by Serbia in their European Championships Stage 1 clash, despite Tom Jarvis winning the first match.
MK League: Howard’s special delivery
PREMIER Leaders MK Sasaki keep up their unbeaten record although for the 2nd week running could only manage a draw, this time to high flying... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Another whitewash for leaders
Starting at the other end of the Leicester and District League for a change in Division Five we find the steamrolling Blaby and Whetstone II still handing out 10-0 defeats, their latest being over Nomads IV.
Braintree League: Hicks stars for Netts
A storming performance from James Hicks, ably backed by Andy Holmes, has tightened up the race for the Braintree Table Tennis League title.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon A hit top form
Maldon A are setting a very hot pace in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and 69 points out of 80- eight wins out of eight is a fair indication of their level of dominance so far.
Clacton & District: Tigers earn their stripes
Pride of place in the Clacton & District League this week goes to Nomads Tigers who celebrated a first Division One success, their 7-3 win over Walton C lifting them off the foot of the table.
Bouron silver as Para GB take three more medals
Lucie Bouron added a team silver in women’s class 1-4 to the silver medal she won in the women’s class 1-3 singles and Billy Shilton (men’s class 8) and Martin Perry (men’s class 6) took bronze medals in their respective team events on the final day of the Spanish Open in Almeria.
Three medals for Para GB in Spain
Commonwealth medallist Josh Stacey (men’s class 9) and Lucie Bouron (women’s class 1-3) took silver in their respective events at the PTT Spanish Open in Almeria and Dan Bullen picked up a bronze medal in men’s class 5.
Friday Photos 97: Some grand Nationals shots
Friday Photos returns to share some images from a collection kindly passed on by Jose Ransome. This week - the 1982 National Championships.
Jarvis knocked out in Belarus
Tom Jarvis bowed out of the Belarus Open tonight against a player ranked more than 100 places above him.
How my workplace went mad for table tennis!
Hundreds of workplaces have caught the ping pong bug thanks to our Loop at Work programme. Steve Best, Change Manager (and table tennis player) at Phoenix Group, tells of his experience.
Coming soon: PG Mutual Nationals tickets!
Table Tennis England members will be able to access exclusive early-bird discounts and priority access when tickets go on sale for the PG Mutual National Championships.
Highbury history as women make league step
Highbury Table Tennis Club have tapped into Be TT funding to launch their first ever female team - and the initiative was so successful that they actually got three new teams up and running!
Your chance to shape the sport’s future!
If you have bags of expertise and experience in table tennis, then we would like you to help shape the sport's future!
St Bede’s and Wade Deacon at the double
Wade Deacon and St Bede's Schools were both double winners at the Cheshire Schools Table Tennis Team Event.
Jarvis breezes into Belarus main draw
Tom Jarvis won his group to move into the main draw of the Belarus Open in Minsk, but Maria Tsaptsinos and Emily Bolton were knocked out in qualifying.
MK League: Champions Spinners still searching for first win
PREMIER Late, late night at Greenleys on Tuesday as 7 sets went to a decider in the Warriors/Kings match. Expectant father, still waiting patiently, Nick... Continue reading
Bristol businesses set for battle in the Ping Pong Fight Club
Set against a backdrop of DJs, pop up bars, face painters and social zones, the spectacular ping pong tournament with huge prizes for the victors... Continue reading
Obituaries: Hill Dowsett and Roger Fuller
It is with great sadness that the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Committee report the death of Life Member Hill Dowsett, a coach of over 40 years’ standing in Chelmsford and Essex, and also of former league player Roger Fuller.
Chelmsford & District: Liberal lifted by Pitt and Buxton
Liberal scored their third win of the season in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. They beat Chelmsford B 8-2 after Adrian Pitt and Adam Buxton had both won their three singles.
50 tickets left for European Championships Stage 1 ties
Don’t miss your chance to get tickets to watch top-class international table tennis in England.
Clacton & District: Panthers take big leap forward
Reigning champions Nomads Panthers, on their quest to take a seventh consecutive Division One title in the Clacton & District League, this week recorded an important 8-2 success against club-mates Nomads Lions.
Braintree League: It’s tight at the top
Unusually for this stage of the season, positions are extremely tight at the top of all three divisions of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Unicorn point way to defence
Defending champions of Division One in the Leicester & District League, Unicorn, did not have a match this week but they still find themselves six points in front at the head of the table and well on the way to retaining the title.
It’s just capital for JBL leaders!
It is a case of ‘London Calling’ as Fusion and London Academy head the standings in the respective Boys’ and Girls’ Premier Division tables after weekend one of the Junior British League.
No joy for England girls in Hungary
None of the four English players on duty at the Hungarian Youth Open were able to make it through to the main draw, with Denise... Continue reading
British team hunt Spanish gold
British Para Table Tennis Team Performance athletes Martin Perry and Billy Shilton head a squad of nine British athletes competing in the PTT Spanish Open in Almeria this week.
Pitchford defeated by Xu Xin in semis
Liam Pitchford’s superb run at the Austrian Open was ended by Chinese great Xu Xin at the semi-final stage tonight. Pitchford was beaten in four... Continue reading
Pitchford beats Timo Boll in Austrian Open
Liam Pitchford is through to the semi-finals after a brilliant win over world number 3 Timo Boll.
Pitchford into last 16 in Austria
Liam Pitchford put in another confident performance to advance to the last 16 of the Austrian Open.
Pitchford is sole survivor in Austrian Open
Pitchford was the only player to make it through to the main draw after Paul Drinkhall narrowly missed out due to a 4-3 defeat to Korea’s Jang Woojin.
Take part in the first UK wide mental health in sport survey
Edge Hill University, in partnership with DOCIAsport, has launched the UK’s first ever national survey into the mental health of people who work in sport.
MK League: Cool Colin brings down the mighty Matts
Premier The big match this week saw runaway leaders MK Sasaki take on promoted Greenleys Warriors. The Warriors have improved their team beyond recognition and... Continue reading
All to play for as JBL returns
There will be new champions in both boys’ and girls’ events in the Junior British League this year – and the battle for honours gets under way this weekend.
Bat & Chat is beating social isolation
Bat & Chat, a Table Tennis England programme, is helping to combat social isolation and get over-55s more active in Chelmsford.
CPD course this Sunday with coach Craig Bryant
Brush up on the basics of serving and receiving as well as complex receiving tactics and techniques in our latest CPD course this Sunday with Level 4 Coach Craig Bryant.
Two English players remain in Austrian Open
Only two English players remain in the Austrian Open after the first day of action. Baggaley, Ho and Tsaptsinos were knocked out.
Austrian Open action starts tomorrow
The ITTF World Tour Austrian Open starts tomorrow – with five English players competing.
Song is standout player again at second Grand Prix
Jiawang Song was once again the standout player at the Preston Grand Prix, living up to his top seeding by winning both the Men’s Singles and Under-21 Men’s Singles titles.
New multi-table facility opens in Huddersfield
On Saturday November 3rd, 2018 was the official opening of the Deighton and Huddersfield League’s new multi-table tennis centre in Huddersfield. It has taken a... Continue reading
Chan defeated by champion
Ruby Chan was defeated by the eventual champion, while Millie Rogove and Darcie Proud battled their way into the main draw at the Slovak Cadet Open.
Short of players this season?
Are you struggling to fill spaces on any of your table tennis teams this season? Table Tennis England is hoping to help.
Urban TTC top British League table
Urban TTC became the outright leaders of the British Premier League after grinding out a 3-2 win over Drumchapel at the weekend's British League.
English County Schools’ Team Competitions – North
Entry forms are now available for the following English County Schools’ team competitions being held in Oct/Nov in the north of England. These are great... Continue reading
English duo defeated in Swedish Open
Pitchford & Drinkhall were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Swedish Open after a 3-1 defeat.
British League battle this weekend
An unbeaten record will be ended this weekend as British League's top four sides go head-to-head this weekend.
Pitchford & Drinkhall through to quarter-finals
Pitchford & Drinkhall are through to the doubles quarter-finals at the Swedish Open, but Pitchford has exited the singles at the hands of Dimitrij Ovtcharov.
Pitchford to play Ovtcharov in Swedish Open
Liam Pitchford will play Dimitrij Ovtcharov in the Men's Singles tomorrow, and faces China's Ma Long & Xu Xin in the doubles with Paul Drinkhall.
Three English players remain in Swedish Open
Liam Pitchford is the last English player competing in the Men’s Singles, while Pitchford, Drinkhall and Jarvis remain in the Men's Doubles
Siraj and Wong star at anniversary 4*
Shayan Siraj of Yorkshire and Jasmin Wong of Yorkshire were the winners of the Junior Singles Events at the FAST Fund 4 Star Junior Championship at Middlesbrough Sports Village.
MK League: Warriors on the warpath
Premier A good week for Greenleys Warriors as we finish the first cycle (of 4) with the promoted side showing they will be more than... Continue reading
Get a members’ discount at the World Ping Pong Champs!
The World Championship of Ping Pong (WCPP) returns to London in January – and Table Tennis England members can get a third off tickets!
Whole new ball game for England great Brearley
Ashes-winning England cricket captain Mike Brearley has turned to table tennis for his latest sporting challenge.
Jarvis progresses at Swedish Open, Baggaley is knocked out
Tom Jarvis has progressed at the ITTF World Tour Swedish Open, while Andrew Baggaley was pipped in a close-fought match.
Brighton TTC prison scheme hailed a success
Table tennis sessions led by Brighton TTC are being credited with better behaviour and reduced violence among inmates at HM Prison High Down.
Swedish Open starts today
The ITTF World Tour Swedish Open starts today – with five of England’s top players competing.
Walker defeat ends English campaign
Sam Walker was knocked out in the last 16 of the Belgium Open, ending English involvement in the tournament in De Haan.
Obituary: Alan Shepherd, Essex and Middlesex stalwart
Alan Shepherd, a stalwart of table tennis in Middlesex and Essex and an international umpire, has died at the age of 89.
Better Experiences in Castleford and Pontefract
Table Tennis England’s BeTT funding has certainly made a significant impact on the development of the sport in the Castleford and Pontefract League in conjunction... Continue reading
Preston Grand Prix draw released
Jiawang Song tops the seedings for the Preston Grand Prix as he looks to repeat his triumph at the season-opener in Crawley.
Walker left on his own after near misses
Sam Walker is England's sole survivor at the Belgium Open, but only after Andrew Baggaley was pipped in a remarkable match and Tom Jarvis stretched the top seed.
Members Advisory Group: Applications open
Applications are now open for the new Members Advisory Group (MAG), which will comprise up to 12 people representing all areas of our sport.
Coaching courses: Book now
Now’s the time to book your place on the upcoming Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses.
National Conference: Save the date
Table Tennis England's National Club, Coach and Volunteer Conference, which brings together clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers to share knowledge and experiences, will take place on the weekend of March 30-31, 2019.
Baggaley progresses as McBeath halted by injury
Andrew Baggaley joined Sam Walker in the main draw but injury ruined David McBeath's chances at the Belgium Open.
Be TT: Brand New league a big success
A new league set up by Newton Abbot TTC with help from Be TT funding has been so successful it is set to become an annual event.
McBeath comes through decider in Belgium
David McBeath survived a scare to come through his first match in a decider, while Tom Jarvis and Andrew Baggaley were also winners on day one of the Belgium Open.
MK League: Howard’s Way
Premier Division A 2-man Greenleys Kings triumphed against a lack lustre MK Kingpins side. The Nick Howard/Guy Sparrow duo had become so adept at winning... Continue reading
EYS boys benefit from Slovakia link
The boys from the England Youth Squad (EYS) are working hard this week at an international training camp in Slovakia.
Polished Ruby is leaders’ gem
Ruby Yang’s perfect 10 helped YHL & UON to top the Premier Division standings after weekend 1 of the Women’s British League.
Chelmsford & District: Reversal of furtune for Lucas
Three weeks ago OCs A’s Paul Lucas made the headlines with a top-drawer hat-trick against Maldon A. This week OCs A were in the news again - after suffering a shock 8-2 defeat against an inspired Chelmsford B.
Braintree League: Black Notley derail leaders
Liberal C’s apparently steady progress towards the division two title in the Braintree Table Tennis League hit an almighty road bump when they ran into a top-form Black Notley C.
Leicester & District: From Ping! to league success story
Marcin Kasprzyr, a Polish chef who came over to England to live a few years ago, was walking through the centre of Leicester during the summer, minding his own business, and came across a “Ping!” session being organised by Harry White, one of the major coaches of table tennis in this area.
Clacton & District: Unbeaten Colin lifts Kestrels
Windsor Kestrels and Brotherhood H were involved in the hardest-fought clash of the week in Division Two of the Clacton & District League with the two teams eventually - and fittingly - sharing the spoils.
Zhao edges big tie in Ormesby’s favour
Ormesby came out on top in an incredible battle between two of the British League Premier Division title favourites as they defeated Drumchapel 3-2.
Vecko happy with Worlds showing
British Para Table Tennis Team Performance Director Gorazd Vecko has pronounced himself satisfied with his team’s performance at the World Championships in Slovenia in which Ross Wilson took gold in men’s class 8 and Tom Matthews and Fliss Pickard took bronze in men's class 1 and women's class 6 respectively.
Super Wilson on top of the world
Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson fought back magnificently against the double Paralympic champion from China to take gold in men’s class 8 at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia.
GB trio secure podium finishes
Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson, European silver medallist Tom Matthews and World Championship debutant Fliss Pickard are assured of medals after day three of the World Para Table Tennis Championships.
Former champs set for big British League clash
British League rolls back into town this weekend as clubs jockey for position in the early rounds.
Walker part of Birmingham 2022 ceremony
Sam Walker helped to mark the countdown to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today as the venues and participating sports were officially announced.
World Para Championships live on BBC website
The World Para Championships in Slovenia are moving into the knockout rounds and the BBC Sport website will be showing all the key action.
League Manager: Discussions ongoing
Negotiations are continuing to secure ongoing free access for clubs and leagues to the League Manager platform on the Table Tennis 365 website.
Top marks as 10 GB athletes go through
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies are among 10 British athletes who have made it through to the knockout stages of the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia after the second day of competition today.
MK League: Christine to the rescue
Premier Div A first ever Premier win for newcomers Greenleys Warriors who overcame former champions MK Kingpins. Kingpins had called up Russell Penn, their regular... Continue reading
Strong England line-up for Euro ties
England have named the strongest available line-up for their home European Championships, Stage One matches next month.
Good start for GB at Worlds
Paralympic champions Rob Davies and Will Bayley were among those to win their opening group matches at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia.
Vecko confident ahead of ‘milestone’ Worlds
British Para Table Tennis Team Performance Director Gorazd Vecko believes that his team is fully prepared and ready for the challenge of the World Championships which start tomorrow in Celje, Slovenia.
Table Tennis England appoints Sport:80 as technology partner
Table Tennis England has appointed Sport:80 as its technology partner to develop a new online platform which will evolve the way we administer the sport and engage with people participating in table tennis across the country.
Burton go for a repeat in WBL
Burton Uxbridge have greater strength in depth as they target a repeat of last year’s Premier Division victory when the Women’s British League returns this weekend.
Mental health charity is big winner at tournament
A tournament to raise money for mental health charity Young Minds was a huge success, making almost £1,000.
England players out in force for Tour
There is a busy month ahead for England’s top players as they take on strong fields at four ITTF World Tour events.
Ping pong trio have China on their mind
Success at the World Championships of Ping Pong has led to a big opportunity in China for Chris Doran, Matt Ware and Andrew Baggaley.
Chelmsford & District: Young stars with treble
The first division is firmly back in the spotlight this week in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. There were a number of strong performances and 14-year-old Daniel Young led the way.
Leicester & District: Holwell players step up
Holwell Sports maintained top position in Division One of the Leicester & District League when they defeated Electricity II 7-3 using two players from their second team from division three, although they are no slouches at this level.
Braintree League: Liberal drop first points
Liberal A dropped their first points, Netts A suffered their first defeat and Black Notley A scored their first win in week four of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Charman p-p-picks up Penguins
An unbeaten Alan Charman was the Windsor Penguins’ hero as his side defeated Walton D 7-3 in Division Three of the Clacton & District League.
Maurice honoured for lifetime’s service
Maurice Fearn, 85, has won the prestigious Paddy and Scott’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the West Suffolk Sports Awards.
New UK Sport fund welcomed
Table Tennis England has welcomed the news that UK Sport is to help unfunded Olympic and Paralympic sports work towards Tokyo 2020.
Watch: British League club breaks world record
British League Premier Division club Ormeau have beaten the world record for the most consecutive opponents in a rally - taking the total from 108 to 112.
Vote for your favourite logo in our youth initiative poll!
Our new initiative to get more young people to take up table tennis is continuing to take shape, and we are now asking for feedback from the table tennis family.
Brighton trio add world medals to their CV
Harry Fairchild produced an amazing comeback to secure a singles medal as Brighton athletes brought back three bronzes from the World Championships for Athletes with Down’s Syndrome.
Our new partnership puts mental health first
Table Tennis England today marks World Mental Health Day by announcing an exciting new partnership with the mental health charity Sport in Mind.
Chinese star shares expertise with Archway
Former Chinese national team player Chen Min spent a successful few days in October coaching at the Archway Peterborough club and at a local school.
Doran shows class in strong field
Chris Doran (Northamptonshire) showed his class to win the recent Archway Peterborough ‘midweek medal’ senior 1* table tennis championships held at the TOP TABLE venue.
MK League: Wilkins wins a hat-trick
PREMIER DIV The Premier seems jinxed so far this season with another postponement. Following a mix up regarding Greenleys Kings home night, stablemates Warriors were... Continue reading
Revamped Grand Prix is well received
Feedback from players who competed at the Crawley Grand Prix – the first event of the revamped series – has been overwhelmingly positive.
Musketeers put champs to the sword
Promoted Musketeers lead the way and champions Bribar St Neots Saints are rock bottom in the Premier Division after weekend one of the Veterans’ British League.
Leicester & District: Iacovou makes strong start
Looking a bit further down the Leicester & District League first up for a change, in this case to Division Four, it is already building up very nicely with at least five teams vying at the top.
Rio heroes spearhead GB Worlds squad
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies head a squad of 14 British athletes who will compete in the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia from October 17-20,
Chelmsford & District: Delimat’s impressive treble
It takes a very strong performance to take the spotlight away from division one in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Wiktor Delimat produced just that and more as he led Chelmsford C to an excellent 6-4 win over OCs B in division two.
Clacton & District: Condors end champs’ long unbeaten run
Windsor Condors set out their title intentions in unambiguous fashion in Division One of the Clacton & District League with an impressive 6-4 victory over Nomads Panthers and, in the process, ending the reigning champions’ 34-match unbeaten run which stretched back nearly two years.
Be TT with Stockport Table Tennis Academy
Stockport Table Tennis Academy are a club that are actively involved in helping Table Tennis England to increase participation in Table Tennis through Table Tennis... Continue reading
Tickets on sale for England double-header in Kent
England Leopards are heading back to Medway Park for their pivotal European Championships Stage One ties – and tickets are now on sale.
Victory for England in Norway
Tin-Tin Ho scored a double as England women kept up their unbeaten record in the European Championships Stage 1 with a 3-1 win in Norway today.
Female action plan – your help needed!
Female members of the table tennis family and others who are passionate about engaging women and girls in sport have just a few days left to register for conferences to help us plan a future strategy.
Saints aim to go marching on
Bribar St Neots Saints and PPong are both back to start the defence of the Veterans' British League titles at the first weekend of this season's competition.
Routine win for Leopards in Bosnia
England produced a professional performance to sweep aside Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 in their European Championships Stage One tie in Sarajevo last night.
Get yourself on the Grand stage in Preston!
The Grand Prix focus turns north for the second event of the season in Preston, and entries are already stacking up for what promises to be a busy competition.
Healthy turnout for NHS tournament
A national Table Tennis tournament for NHS staff past and present to mark the health service’s 70th anniversary was held on Sunday 23rd September at Draycott Table Tennis centre in Derby.
Plymouth Junior events deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Bribar Plymouth Junior 1* and 2* Open competitions on Sunday October 14 has been extended until October 7.
Pitchford targeting further rankings rise
Liam Pitchford is aiming to climb even higher in the world rankings after moving to within touching distance of the top 20.
Milton Keynes League: Danny Boy seals shock win
Premier Division Welcome to the new season. The Premier Division again consists of 6 teams this year, with promoted Division 1 champions Greenleys Warriors the... Continue reading
Pitchford hits another career high
Liam Pitchford has hit another career high in the world rankings, jumping eight places to No 23 in the latest ITTF list.
Leopards ready for double test
England Leopards are aiming to take important steps forward this week on the road to the European Team Championships.
BATTS’ new league concept is a success
BATTS in Harlow have just started their second season of a new league format that is proving to be a popular innovation.
Braintree League: Notley’s good Game
It was a good week for new young signings in the Braintree Table Tennis League. Thirteen-year-old Elliot Game led the way with a pair of wins for Black Notley I.
Chelmsford & District: Lucas makes memorable return
The favourites Maldon A made it two wins out of two in the first division of the Chelmsford & District League by beating OCs A 7-3. But it was Paul Lucas, the M&G Investments Chelmsford Under-21 Singles champion back in 2000 and 2001, who stole the show.
Leicester & District: KP beaten by Holwell
Although Knighton Park’s first team sit on top of Division One of the Leicester & District League, defending champions Unicorn will not go away. The Park lost for the first time in three while Unicorn have won two from two.
Clacton & District: Harris leads way for Bobcats
Nomads Bobcats got their season under way in fine style in Division Two of the Clacton & District League with an excellent 8-2 victory over Windsor Buzzards.
Brighton athletes ready to take on the world
A trio of Brighton TTC players are relishing once again putting on the Team England shirts to compete on the international stage.
Strong English presence on ETTU committees
English officials are once again playing a key role in shaping the future of the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU).
Ping Pong Parlour featured on BBC
The Ping Pong Parlour in Runcorn has 'gone ballistic' as shoppers flock to take a turn on the tables - and the local club is playing its part, as listeners to BBC Radio Merseyside heard.
Schools stalwart John thrilled to receive major award
A lifetime’s contribution to school sport led to a date with royalty as John Arnold was presented with the Emeritus Award by the Sport & Recreation Alliance.
Why table tennis is perfect for schools
Though we are understandably biased, at Table Tennis England we believe table tennis is the ideal sport for schools.
Passes needed to attend Bishop Auckland 2*
The Bishop Auckland Bribar 2-star event on Sunday September 30 will no longer be a open to spectators. Due to a change in circumstances, everyone entering the premises will need an event pass.
Chelmsford & District: New player Lucas impresses
A new-look OCs A team have made an excellent start to the season in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Unseeded Garduli triumphs at Cippenham
Another maximum entry assembled at Cippenham Table Tennis Centre for the Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open Championship.
Leicester & District: New-look Holwell push champs
Holwell Sports have a whole new team in Division One of the Leicester & District League with three players moving over from the Nottingham League to join James Morley.
Braintree League: Rayne fall in first match
Rayne A’s quest to wrest the Braintree Table Tennis League title from Liberal A got off to a less than encouraging start when they were beaten in their first match.
Clacton & District: Early marker for Brotherhood
The first week of the new Clacton & District League season saw an early clash in Division Three between last season’s two relegated sides, Brotherhood E and Walton D.
Crawley titles go for a Song!
Jiawang Song was the standout player at the Crawley Grand Prix, living up to his top seeding by winning both the Men's Singles and under-21 Men's Singles titles.
Drinkhall elected to athlete panel
Paul Drinkhall has been elected as a member of the ETTU Athletes Commission.
Rogove shows fight in Serbia
Millie Rogove went the furthest of four young English players in singles action at the Serbia Junior & Cadet Open.
European Championships live on BBC Sport
The final stages of the European Championships in Alicante are being shown live on the BBC Sport website today - here's where you can watch.
Daybell and Stacey take golden double
Kim Daybell, Ashley Facey Thompson and Josh Stacey won gold in the men’s class 10 team event at the Czech Open in Ostrava.
Boll ends Pitchford’s European dream
Top seed Timo Boll ended Liam Pitchford's hopes of a European Championships medal at the last 16 stage, beating the England No 1 4-2 in a high-class match.
Trio of golds for GB para stars
Commonwealth silver medallist Kim Daybell (men’s class 10) and two of the British Para Table Tennis Team’s teenage stars Megan Shackleton (women’s class 4) and Josh Stacey (men’s class 9) all took gold in their respective singles events at the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava.
Walker and Pitchford going strong
Sam Walker and his Danish partner Tobias Rasmussen have taken out the fifth seeds to storm into the last eight at the European Championships, and Liam Pitchford is into the singles last 16.
Pitchford and Ho fly flag in singles
Liam Pitchford and Tin-Tin Ho won their singles matches at the European Championships today to move into the last 32, while Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall, and Sam Walker, are into the last 16 of the doubles.
Drinkhall shock, but Ho and Walker are through
Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho are through to the main draw of the European Championships as group winners, but Paul Drinkhall and Maria Tsaptsinos' singles campaigns are over.
Governance Review update
The terms of reference have been published for the two Board sub-groups which are steering the latest phase of the Governance Review.
Inspiration Charlotte celebrates GB call
Pride of Table Tennis Awards winner Charlotte Binley is urging people to make nominations for this year's awards before the closing date next week - and is also celebrating a GB call-up.
England aces impress as Euros open
Paul Drinkhall, Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho all notched two singles victories out of two, while Maria Tsaptsinos beat an athlete ranked 145 places above her as the European Championships opened in Alicante today.
Crawley Grand Prix draw announced
Just under 200 players will ensure the first Grand Prix of the season at Crawley is a busy one.
Obituary: Derek Tremayne, former ETTA General Secretary
The former ETTA General Secretary and Vice-President, Derek Tremayne, passed away on Saturday, September 15, aged 88 years.
Jepson wins on home territory
Adam Jepson of Archway Peterborough Table Tennis Club won the second ‘Chip & Ping’ senior 1* open held at the TOP TABLE venue in Peterborough.
Obituary: Gordon Sanders, former National Councillor
Gordon Sanders, of Leicester, has died aged 79 after a long and brave struggle against cancer. He was the County Chairman of Leicestershire Table Tennis Association and a former National Councillor for Leicestershire.
Clacton & District: Kestrels head strong division
The 2018/19 season of the Clacton & District League began this week and, with a host of ex-top flight players now plying their trade in the second tier, Division Two looks to be the strongest and most unpredictable for many years.
Leicester & District: KP open with maximum
Division One of the Leicester League had three matches in the first week including a resounding 10-0 victory for Knighton Park first team against Electricity II.
Champions Urban open up with whitewash
There is a familiar feel at the top of Premier British League after the first round. Last year's top four all registered victories on the opening day.
Clubs named as National Cup hosts
Three clubs have been selected to host the trio of prestigious National Cup tournaments this season.
Wong on the podium in Croatia
Jasmin Wong claimed a silver medal at the Croatia Junior & Cadet Open.
Knight’s grandstand finish at Hunts 2*
The Hunts 2* Open finished with a spectacular display of attacking table tennis from Darius Knight against Niall Cameron.
Pitchford’s confidence boost ahead of Euros
Liam Pitchford says he has been working hard to continue his recent run of superb form when the European Championships get under way on Tuesday.
Urban make case for defence in new-look British League
The teams are in, the tables are set and the drama is ready to unfold. Premier British League kicks off this weekend. With it, there are new players, a new structure and more competition.
Ping Pong Fight Club takeover in Manchester!
Ping Pong Fight Club are staging their first ever public ‘Takeover’ event on September 26 at Gorilla, Manchester.
Downing lives up to billing
George Downing won the inaugural Archway Table Tennis Club ‘Midweek Medal’ edging out local favourite and Cambridgeshire county champion Adam Jepson in a pulsating and very close final.
Give your volunteers the ‘warm glow’ of a Pride award!
There is just a fortnight to go to nominate your Club or League’s local hero for a Pride of Table Tennis Award. Whatever contribution they make, there is no better way to thank the volunteers who put so much into helping people to enjoy our sport.
Drinkhall’s Mixed message is all positive
The European Championships kick off in Alicante next week – with half an eye already on the pathway to the Tokyo Olympics.
How you can help us get more young people playing!
Table Tennis England is planning a new initiative to get more young people to take up table tennis – and is asking clubs, leagues and coaches for their input.
Performance Club camp is a big hit
The first ever Performance Club camp was held at Ackworth School. The camp saw Ackworth, Bishop Auckland, Garstang, Nottingham Sycamore and Wensum TTC all send players for a three-day residential programme.
Braintree League: Liberal go for historic fourth
Liberal A will set out this week to become the first side for nearly 30 years to win the Braintree Table Tennis League for more than three times in succession.
Clacton & District: Panthers target magnificent seven
The 2018/19 season of the Clacton & District League begins next Monday, and the big question in Division One is “Can anyone stop Nomads Panthers?”
Tsaptsinos beaten by home favourite
Maria Tsaptsinos was the best English performer at the Luxembourg Open, reaching the last 16 where she was beaten by the host nation's top player.
New name, same game for communities
Table Tennis England is putting a new spin on their project designed to help organisations introduce table tennis into the community. Previously called Loop in... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Young Ones edge it
The summer competition organised by the Leicester & District League for the Elbow Tankard has been running for over 50 years and still provides some cracking battles based as it is on the local grading system with players handicapped accordingly.
National Cadet and Junior Leagues
There is still time for your club, league or school to enter teams into the National Cadet & Junior Leagues with closing dates in mid... Continue reading
Pride of Table Tennis Spotlight: Roger Chipperfield
As we enter the last month of the nomination period for this year’s Pride of Table Tennis awards, we put the spotlight on one of last year’s winners - Coach of the Year Roger Chipperfield.
Extra dates added to develop female action plan
Two more dates have been added to let table tennis supporters share their thoughts on a strategy to grow the number of women and girls in our sport - one in London and one in Corby.
UKCC Level 1 Course, Garstang, Lancs – 30 Sept, 18 Nov
Ever thought about becoming a Table Tennis Coach? Now you can, there are still a few places left on the UKCC Level 1 Table Tennis... Continue reading
Entries open for Preston Grand Prix
Entries are now open for the Preston Grand Prix at University of Central Lancashire on November 3rd and 4th.
Believe That documentary now available online
A documentary following the journey of three table tennis players as they prepare to represent England at the European Down’s Syndrome Championships is now available to watch online for free.
BBC documentary exploring sport’s history aired
Planet Ping Pong - a BBC documentary detailing the history of the sport - is available to watch on iPlayer throughout September.
Liam hits rankings high
Liam Pitchford has leapt to a career high world ranking of 31 after his recent run of superb performances on the ITTF World Tour.
Don’t miss out on your Crawley place
There's still time to take your place alongside Commonwealth Games medallist David McBeath at the Crawley Grand Prix.
Time to honour volunteers who do us proud!
The deadline for nominating your unsung heroes for a Pride of Table Tennis Award is approaching - so if you know a volunteer who deserves further recognition, now is the time to put their name forward!
PG Mutual Nationals to return to Nottingham
The PG Mutual National Championships are returning to the University of Nottingham for the 2018/19 season.
9-13 and Hopes Squad named
A total of 33 up-and-coming young players have been named in Table Tennis England’s expanded 9-13 and Hopes Squad.
Walker leads England squad for away tie
Sam Walker will lead England’s team for their European Championships Stage 1 match away to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Chelmsford & District: Top division beefed up
Eagle eyed observers will already have noted that the 2018/19 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League includes a significantly revamped first division.
Leicester & District: Abbots shut down Electric
The two semi-finals in the Leicester & District League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard were won in contrasting styles with one a relatively easy success while the other could not have been much closer.
Green leads Leopards’ efforts
Connor Green was the best performing England youngster at the Euro Mini Championships in Schiltigheim, France.
Liam falls in semi after taking Ovtcharov scalp
Liam Pitchford was knocked out in the semi-finals of the Czech Open after continuing his momentous year by taking out Dimitrij Ovtcharov in the quarter-finals.
Stirring Pitchford comeback sets up Ovtcharov tie
Liam Pitchford earned a quarter-final crack at top seed Dimitrij Ovtcharov with a 4-3 victory over Zhang Yudong at the Czech Open.
Be TT: Horsham partnership bearing fruit
One of the largest Year 1 Be TT projects is based in the South East, made up of various different partners, all working together under the name of Horsham District Community Table Tennis Partnership Group.
Help us to shape female action plan
Female members of the table tennis family and others who are passionate about engaging women and girls in sport are being asked to help plan a future strategy.
Pitchford sinks seeded Swede
Liam Pitchford has notched yet another victory over a higher-ranked opponent on his way to reaching the last 16 of the Czech Open.
Still time to enter Crawley Grand Prix
Entries for the Crawley Grand Prix are coming in steadily, and there is still time to ensure you are in the field.
Pitchford Czechs in to main draw
Liam Pitchford is into the main draw at the Czech Open following two Men's Singles victories today.
Don’t miss out on coaching courses
Now is the time to book your place on the upcoming Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses, with Table Tennis England taking bookings for eight Level 1 courses and six Level 2 courses across the country.
Britannia blaze a trail on #TableTennisDay
National #TableTennisDay was the spur for one club to build a relationship with their local council - leading to new opportunities for table tennis players in the area.
Funding helps Satellite Clubs get lift-off
A total of 20 clubs have been awarded funding by Table Tennis England as part of the Satellite Club initiative to create new opportunities in the sport.
Pitchford and Walker through
Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker are left to fly the flag for England Leopards after the first day of the Czech Open in Olomouc.
Liam chopped down by Ma Te
Liam Pitchford's run at the Bulgaria Open was ended in the last 16 by Chinese defender Ma Te today.
Sensational Pitchford defeats Ma Long!
Liam Pitchford notched surely one of the greatest wins in the history of English table tennis, defeating China's world and Olympic champion Ma Long 4-3 at the Bulgaria Open today.
New format league to launch
Sanford Table Tennis Club are blazing a trail with a new league open to all ages and abilities.
Waterside hosts para camp and competition
Para players can tap into GB coach Shaun Marples' knowledge as Waterside TTC hosts a training camp and BPTT Grand Prix double-header.
Book your place at Club and Volunteer Conference
It’s time to book your place at a fantastic networking and development opportunity - our Club and Volunteer Conference.
Liam and Paul land plum draws in Bulgaria
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have landed exciting draws in the last 32 of the Bulgaria Open.
Chance for clubs to test mettle in Europe
English clubs which fancy testing themselves on the international stage still have time to enter the TT-InterCup.
Topspin to supply balls for flagship events
Topspin Sports have been named as the official ball supplier for Table Tennis England’s blue riband events for the 2018/19 season.
Head Coach Award open for applications
There are just two weeks left to apply for this year’s Level 3 Head Coach Award in table tennis, which will begin in November.
Top English duo sail through
Golden duo Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall picked up their doubles partnership where they left off to sail through the first round at the Bulgaria Open today.
Paralympic table tennis heroes appear in BBC film
Members of the British Para Table Tennis squad have been encouraging people to take up the sport in an online film for BBC Get Inspired.
Club Affiliation open for 2018-19 season
Club Affiliation for the 2018-19 season has now opened and it’s easier and more beneficial than ever to become part of our family.
Pitch in good shape as trio begin Tour season
Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and David McBeath begin their seasonal ITTF World Tour campaigns in the group stage of the Bulgaria Open, starting in Panagyurishte tomorrow.
Leicester & District: Teams Elbow their way into semis
All matches in the Leicester & District summer competition for the Elbow Tankard have been completed, except one in Group C and it looks as though this will not be played as no date has been offered. Luckily, the result would not have made any difference to the outcome.
Walker goes out to Romanian
Sam Walker went out in the last 32 as he became the first England player to taste international action this season at the Nigeria Open.
Blog: Living and training in China
Jonathan Phillips, who played at the Omega club in Reading in the 80s, has returned to table tennis in recent months - while living and working in China. This is his blog about the experience.
Businesses limber up for Ping Pong Fight Club
The spectacular Ping Pong Fight Club is on its way to Manchester, and Table Tennis England members can get an exclusive 10% discount on entry for their companies.
Holiday visit leads to ‘competitive friendship’
A holiday visit to a table tennis club sowed the seeds for a friendly match which could turn into a lasting relationship.
Parlours offer clubs and leagues room for growth
The Ping Pong Parlour craze is really taking off – and clubs and leagues can benefit from getting involved.
Des Serves up praise for venue
Table tennis legend Desmond Douglas has given his seal of approval to Birmingham’s new ping pong hotspot SERVE.
Deadline nears to have your say on funding
Members of the table tennis family have until August 19th to lobby for a change in the way elite sport is funded in the UK.
Places still available at Hereford 2*
Only a few places remain for the Hereford 2 star Vets and Senior competition next weekend (August 11-12), and the entry deadline has been extended until Thursday.
Leicester & District: Abbots get unexpected help
The first team to top one of the groups in the Leicester & District League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard came by way of a comedy of errors default in Group A when Jurassic Park could not get into their premises to entertain Abbots All Stars.
Clacton & District: Numbers hold steady
There will be 34 teams competing in the 2018/19 season of the Clacton & District League, the same number as last season.
Governance Review: Phase 2 to get under way
The next phase of Table Tennis England’s Governance Review is to implement the Independent Review Panel’s (IRP) recommendations.
Grand Prix venues announced
The venues have been announced for the new-look Grand Prix Series 2018/19 – and the cost to enter events will be cheaper for around 95% of players.
New website launched to help officials
Table tennis officials now have a one-stop platform where they can keep their career records up to date, find out about additional qualifications and let us know which competitions they are officiating at.
Projects approved for Be TT funding
More than 40 projects have been approved for funding under Year 2 of the Be TT programme which supports clubs and leagues.
Team World Cup leaves lasting legacy
The legacy project from the ITTF Team World Cup has successfully encouraged players and teachers at London schools to get into table tennis.
Obituary: Micky Thornhill, England international
Michael Thornhill, a former England international who was a founder member of the Swaythling Club International, has died at the age of 87.
New Oxford league is first-class success
A new flexible format table tennis league is under way in Oxford, with a fantastic turnout of 35 players in week one.
Wales to host European Veterans’ event
Wales have won the right to host the European Veterans' Championships in 2021, with around 3,000 players set to compete for the titles in Cardiff.
Leicester & District League growing in numbers
The Leicester & District League have picked up five teams, a net increase of three which means five full divisions of 12 teams.
Cheshire Cadet and Junior county trials date
The Cheshire 2018-19 County Junior/Cadet Trials will be held at Halton Regional Table Tennis Centre, Stobart Stadium Halton, Widnes WA8 7DZ on Sunday 16th September 2018.
Applications open for youngest England squad
Applications are now open for the England Hopes and 9-13 Programme for 2018/19.
Hat-trick for Green at umpires’ tournament
The AETTU Annual Umpires’ Table Tennis Tournament and AGM was held at the Draycott Table Tennis Centre, Derbyshire last weekend.
Could you be our new VBL organiser?
Could you be the person to organise one of the biggest competitions on the table tennis calendar?
Refugee match brings communities together
On Saturday 14th July at the impressive community-owned Anfield Sports and Community Centre, two squads of table tennis players mingled for a tournament with a difference.
Dominant Chelmsford win summer league
With 25 points out of 30 Chelmsford A have been the dominant team in the first division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League.
Liam’s a good Samaritan
Liam Pitchford has added his voice to efforts to get people opening up about mental health to try to end the stigma surrounding it.
Applications open for revamped England Youth Squad
The deadline for applications for the England Youth Squad, which has undergone an overhaul ahead of the 2018/19 season, is August 7.
Maria has Star quality!
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Maria Tsaptsinos had an extra present to mark her 21st birthday when she was named TASS Star of the Year.
Payet knocks seed for six!
Denise Payet beat the sixth seed to reach the last 32 of the Junior Girls' Singles at the European Youth Championships, but exited at that stage in both singles and doubles to end England's involvement.
Payet earns crack at No 6 seed at Europeans
Denise Payet is through to the last 64 of the Junior Girls' Singles at the European Youth Championships, but Charlotte Bardsley is out despite a good display against the No 23 seed.
It’s time to renew your membership!
The new membership year is upon us, meaning it is time for players to renew their memberships and licences for the 2018/19 season.
Obituary: Colin Dyke, Kingfisher’s guiding light
Colin Dyke, who co-founded the Kingfisher club in Reading and helped to build the club’s new centre from ground level, has died at the age of 82
Short is beautiful as new league is a success
A short-format summer league has been hailed a success in keeping people playing out of season. East Lancashire Table Tennis League set up the short-format... Continue reading
England end in 18th after play-off defeat
England's three teams finished with defeats at the European Championships in Romania as the positional play-off matches came to an end.
#TableTennisDay is a trend-setter
From trending on Twitter to TV and radio appearances, the fifth annual National #TableTennisDay engaged with millions.
Thanks for making our Day!
With hundreds of events involving countless thousands of people all over the country, the fifth annual #TableTennisDay was arguably the busiest yet.
Down’s athletes aiming to create a legacy
The GB Down's Syndrome team are ready to compete at the World Championships in Madeira - and now they want to help the next generation of athletes to follow in their footsteps.
England girls seal top-20 spot
England's Junior Girls are guaranteed a top-20 finish at the European Youth Championships following two wins in the second group stage in Romania.
Happy #TableTennisDay
It's National #TableTennisDay, with hundreds of events all over the country giving thousands of people the chance to pick up a bat and join the party.
Chelsmford A top class in Central Essex League
Chelmsford A have been the dominant team in this year’s Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League first division.
Chan’s victory puts England through
Ruby Chan kept her cool to steer England's Cadet Girls' team to a last-gasp victory over Greece to top their group at the European Youth Championships.
Obituary: John Freeman, ETTA Vice-President
Table Tennis England Vice-President John Freeman passed away in June at the age of 91.
Yippee for Yip!
The ninth and final Jarvis Sports Cadet/Junior 2 Star of the 2017-18 season, run by Horsham Spinners TTC and refereed by Rory Scott, took place on 8th July 2018 at the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham.
Winning by Spinning in Horsham Summer League
A narrow victory for Horsham Spinners over bottom team Brighton was enough to secure the Horsham Spinners Summer Team League Division 1 title, as nearest challengers Foresters A narrowly lost their match to Pimplers.
Leicester & District: Flyers grounded by Park
World Cup football caused a little trouble with matches last week, although four were played in the end with Jurassic Park overcoming Fleckney Flyers 16-4 to maintain an interest in topping Group A having won three from four so far and others in the group behind in matches.
England notch four victories on day one of Euros
There was an unbeaten start for England on day one of the European Youth Championships in Romania today.
Mitchell much too good
37 players took part in the second Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament on 7th July in the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill, in spite of an England football match that day.
Obituary: Vietnamese refugee who settled in England
Chu Van Que, the former world No 40 who made his home in England after arriving as a refugee from Vietnam, has died at the age of 73.
Multiple medals for Maric-Murray
Only 25 players entered what was supposed to be another Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star on 1st July, so for the second time in two weeks, for financial reasons, the tournament had to be moved to Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club’s coaching session venue in Slinfold School.
Spinners win on home territory
The Host club did enough to win the Horsham Spinners TTC Summer Team League Division 2 by a 11 massive points over runners-up Crawley Community.
Come and meet our Performance staff
Table Tennis England Performance Leadership Team will be holding a series of ‘roadshows’ during July as part of wider ongoing engagement plan.
We’re ramping up for #TableTennisDay feast!
The countdown to #TableTennisDay has entered its final week and excitement is building for the annual celebration of our sport.
European Championships squad announced
Five English athletes will compete at the European Championships in Alicante in September.
Obituary: Gill Smith, doyenne of British League
Gill Smith, a stalwart of the British League and a Table Tennis England Vice-President, has died at the age of 78.
Table tennis tournament for NHS anniversary
A national table tennis tournament is being organised for NHS staff to mark the health service’s 70th anniversary.
Leicester & District: Stars shine bright
Abbots All Stars are taking Group A of the Leicester & District League summer competition for the Elbow Tankard by storm, clocking up their third win from three matches when beating Jurassic Park, their nearest rivals, 14-6.
Counties look to the future with friendly match
While England’s footballers were tackling Sweden in the World Cup quarter-finals, it was Surrey and Sussex who kicked off an initiative involving their younger cadets from the age of just eight.
Barn-stormer at Horsham Spinners 2*
Only 16 players entered what was supposed to be a Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star on 16th June, therefore a decision was made to move the tournament to Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club’s new venue in Slinfold School on just two tables under 2 star conditions, rather than cancelling the tournament.
Rory registers repeat wins
22 players took part in the Jarvis Sports Chichester Veterans and Senior 2 Star tournament on 17th June at Six Villages Sports Centre in Westergate, near Chichester and it was refereed by Sue Hayes.
Vegas a good experience for para trio
Dan Bullen, Alex Bland and Ryan Henry did not win any medals at the PTT US Open in Las Vegas but the three young British Pathway Squad athletes gained valuable experience and all recorded some good wins over the three day tournament.
Obituary: Ken Marchant, 72 years of service
Ken Marchant, Northamptonshire’s long serving County Chairman, died on 1 July, just short of his 95th birthday.
Membership fees approved for 2018/19
Table Tennis England membership fees for 2018/19 have been approved at the AGM.
Grand Prix competition & prize money restructure announced
The Grand Prix series has undergone a restructure – with prize money now up for grabs in every category.
Two minute membership survey – we need your views!
Can you spare two minutes to fill in our membership survey and help us shape our future strategy?
Make the sport’s voice heard in elite sport consultation
Table Tennis England is asking its members to help make the sport’s voice heard in a consultation on the way elite sport is funded in the UK.
Annual General Meeting time changed
The time of this Saturday's AGM has been changed following a large number of requests from attendees.
Annual Conference and AGM this weekend
Table Tennis England’s Annual General Meeting and Conference takes place this Saturday (July 7) at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel, Hinckley.
No repeat title, but Liam is MVP again
Liam Pitchford’s Falcons were beaten in the final of the Ultimate Table Tennis league but the English No 1 was named the series’ Most Valuable Player for the second year running.
Annual Review published; your questions answered
The final version of the Table Tennis England Annual Review has been published, alongside the governing body’s responses to questions raised by our members.
Reed takes on selection role
Commonwealth Games medallist Danny Reed has been appointed as the Athlete Selection Adviser to Table Tennis England.
Evans and Strang share spoils
The second Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star of the 2017-18 season took place on 10th June at the Triangle Leisure Centre.
Pitchford’s Falcons into semi-finals
Liam Pitchford kept up his unbeaten record as his Falcons team made it into the semi-finals of the Ultimate Table Tennis League.
Tsaptsinos on TASS awards shortlist
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Maria Tsaptsinos has been shortlisted for Star of the Year at the TASS Stars Awards.
Obituary: Michael Close, a lifetime of service
Table Tennis England Honorary Life Member Michael Close, who had a long and distinguished career in all areas of the sport, has died at the age of 89.
Smith smites his opponents
30 players took part in the Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill Veterans and Senior 2 Star Ratings tournament in the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill.
Price is right on form again at Cippenham
The 20th running of the Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival, a 1-star open tournament for four age groups over two days, featured another fantastic display by Louis Price.
Valerio shows va-va-voom
The second London Academy 2 Star of the 2017-18 season saw a large entry of 66 players (101 entries).
The countdown is on – #TableTennisDay
With less than a month to go until #TableTennisDay, preparations are gaining pace all around the country as hundreds of clubs, schools and organisations get ready to pick up a bat on July 18th.
Liam helps keep Falcons flying
Liam Pitchford's 2-1 win over Tiago Apolonia helped his Falcons team to another victory in the Ultimate Table Tennis League in India.
Unbeaten Bennett leads England medal roll-call
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland all claimed individual gold medals on the final day of the Butterfly Schools’ International Championships in Worcester.
Central Essex: Ogbebor a class above
Chelmsford A have taken a firm grip on the first division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League and with three wins from their three matches they look to be the team to beat.
Leicester & District: Young ones put spell on Wizards
KP Young Ones have taken Group B of the Leicester & District League’s summer competition by storm after defeating Ian’s Wizards, who they also defeated in the County Association’s 4-a-side team handicap recently.
England sweep up the golds
England swept the board at the Butterfly Schools' Invitation International Championships, winning all six of the team event golds and a host of minor medals too.
Hosts England off to flying start
England boys swept through every match 5-0, while England girls are also unbeaten after the first two rounds of matches at the Butterfly Schools International Championships.
Pitch keeps up his form
Liam Pitchford added to his list of impressive recent victories and avenged a Commonwealth Games defeat in the latest round of the Ultimate Table Tennis League in India.
‘Paving the way for women in ping pong’
Tennis England and Ping Pong Fight Club are ‘paving the way for women in ping pong’ with their new partnership aimed at increasing the number of women participating in the sport.
Draft Annual Review published
The draft version of the Table Tennis England Annual Review 2017/18 has been published and we are giving members and interested parties the opportunity to ask questions ahead of the Annual Conference on July 7.
Can you beat Liam in this trick-shot challenge?
Liam Pitchford took time out from the Ultimate Table Tennis League in India to have a go at this trick-shot challenge. Find out how he got on - and maybe try to do better yourself!
England hope Worcester will be source of medals
The home team will be aiming for multiple medals as England takes its turn to host the Butterfly Schools' Invitation International Championships in Worcester, starting on Friday night.
Olympian Sam makes pupils’ day
Sam Walker spread some Olympic stardust to inspire the next generation when he visited Laleham Gap School in Kent.
It’s good to talk – new product helps clubs & leagues
Table Tennis England has launched a new product, Bat & Chat aimed at helping clubs and leagues encourage over 55s to play table tennis.
Champions ready for international stage
Four newly crowned national champions are in the England squad for the Euro Mini Championships in Schiltigheim, France, in August.
Obituary: Len Hoffman, 68 years a coach
Len Hoffman, one of the great characters of London table tennis and who spent 68 consecutive years coaching the sport, has died at the age... Continue reading
Hard work pays off for champions
How does it feel to be a national champion? The youngest age group have been talking about their golden achievements at the PG Mutual U10-U13 National Championships.
Pitchford wins but Falcons are Smashed
Liam Pitchford won his match 2-1 but his Falcons team were thrashed 17-4 by Dabang Smashers in the latest tie in the Ultimate Table Tennis League in India.
Twins see double once again
The amazing Green twins continue to match each other title for title as they took matching Under-12 singles golds on day two of the PG Mutual U10-U13 National Championships.
Leicester & District: Monteiro shines
The Leicester & District League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard, a three-a-side team handicap, attracted 12 teams split into three groups of four playing all-play-all home and away.
Poww-er play! Nationals double for Naphong
Naphong Boonyaprapa claimed double gold on a pulsating day of action at the PG Mutual U10-U13 National Championships.
Vets aim for Vegas victories
The gambling tables of the Las Vegas casinos might be the main attraction in the entertainment capital of the world, but it will the table tennis tables which will be the focus of the world's veteran players the next week.
First Grand Prix title for Akindiya
There was an extremely low entry of only 40 entrants for the Burgess Hill Grand Prix, by far the lowest entry ever in a Satellite Grand Prix in Sussex.
Double delight for Plymouth at ELCC finals
Plymouth celebrated a double triumph at the English Leagues Cup Competitions Finals - with Josh Millman on the winning side on both occasions.
Captain Pitchford leads Falcons to opening win
Liam Pitchford got off to a winning start in his second season in the Ultimate Table Tennis competition in India as his Falcons team got their title defence off to a good start.
Meet Table Tennis England on the road
There’s still time to book your place on a Table Tennis England roadshow where some of our senior figures are outlining future developments in the sport and updating clubs and leagues on how we are investing in them.
English officials join international ranks
English umpires Dave Evans, Kim Mudge and Lester Smith have passed their International Umpire Exams.
Downing streak as George goes unbeaten
Former England junior international George Downing (Bournemouth) won the Peterborough ‘chip & ping’ senior 1* ratings tournament held at TOP TABLE, Peterborough .
Clacton & District: Trophies awarded at AGM
Chairman Peter White reflected on a satisfactory year at the Clacton & District League’s Annual General Meeting held on 5th June at Clacton’s Brotherhood Hall.
Blog: How are England squads selected?
Ever wondered how England teams are selected for international events? Our FAQs reveal how players get to pull on the Three Leopards kit.
Tsaptsinos up for top student award
Commonwealth Games medallist Maria Tsaptsinos has been shortlisted as BUCS Sportswoman of the Year.
Trio celebrate back-to-back Jack Petchey titles
Maliha Baig, Patricia Ianau and James Smith all repeated their title triumphs from last year at the Jack Petchey Schools' Table Tennis Finals.
Your kit to create the perfect 2018 #TableTennisDay
With just six weeks until #TableTennisDay we've released our 2018 toolkit and are offering all those who take part the chance to win a visit from a Team England star!
Young stars preparing for Nationals test
Five champions from last year will be looking to taste glory again at the PG Mutual U10-U13 National Championships at the weekend.
Evie and Helen plan daredevil tribute to Tony
Table tennis stalwart Tony Chatwin’s daughter and granddaughter are raising money in his memory – by doing a skydive.
Central Essex League proves popular
The Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League has proved to be really popular this year with six divisions - a sizeable increase.
Braintree League: Invincible duo top averages
For the second year running, the leading players in divisions two and three of the Braintree Table Tennis League have gone through the season unbeaten.
Three medals for youthful para squad
The young, inexperienced squad of British Para Table Tennis Team Pathway and Development athletes secured three team medals on the final day of the PTT Spanish Open in Sant Cugat del Vallḗs, near Barcelona.
England squad named for Schools’ International
Four schools’ individual champions have been named in the England squad for the Butterfly Schools’ Invitation International championships.
What makes a great coach?
As part of Coaching Week, former England senior international and 11x National Champion, Dr Emma Vickers discusses what makes a great coach.
No joy for Tin-Tin in Japan
Tin-Tin Ho was knocked out at the first hurdle of the singles at the Japan Open, though she and partner Ma Wenting did reach the main draw of the doubles.
2018/19 playing membership fees proposed
The Board of Table Tennis England is proposing to the Annual General Meeting that our playing membership fees will rise for the 2018/19 season by £2 for adults and £1 for cadets and juniors.
It’s Volunteers’ Week – and we want to hear from you!
It’s Volunteers’ Week (1st-7th June) and we would like to say thank you to those that give up their time every week supporting the sport... Continue reading
Senior champs return to defend ELCC titles
Two champion teams return to defend their titles at the English Leagues Cup Competitions finals this weekend.
Pride of Table Tennis nominations now open
Do you know an unsung hero who goes the extra mile to make our sport great? Or perhaps your club or league have made huge strides this year and are deserving of recognition?
Exeter marks the spot for latest Conference
The latest in a series of Club and Volunteer Conferences took place on Saturday June 2 in the South West Region and included a presentation by Portishead TTC on their recent club development.
We’re giving coaches our Level best
Table Tennis England has today launched its updated Level 1 Session Coach course, aimed at making the course more modern and accessible.
ITTF director praises English projects
ITTF Foundation Director Leandro Olvech has hailed two English projects as examples to the rest of the world after his recent visit to the country.
Jakub climbs to top of ladder
Jakub Kurowski (Archway Peterborough TTC) won the inaugural Peterborough ‘bangers & smash’ junior 1* open table tennis championships held on Sunday 3rd June at Top Table, the club venue.
New volunteer programme invests in youth
Table Tennis England is launching a new volunteering initiative which will benefit clubs and young people across the country. The launch coincides with the UK-wide event, Volunteers' Week.
Apprentice scheme launched for clubs
Table Tennis England has launched a scheme to help young people take the first steps into a career in table tennis, and to help clubs recruit support staff at an affordable wage.
European Youth Championships squad named
Table Tennis England have named a 13-strong squad for the European Youth Championships in Romania next month.
Sign up to our Level 1 Umpires Course – 1, 22 July
If you want to enjoy table tennis from the best seat in the house, now is the time to enrol on one of our upcoming... Continue reading
Doran joins Le Fevre in retaining title
Chris Doran was confirmed as overall Grand Prix men's singles champion once again, ensuring both he and Karina Le Fevre retained the titles they won last season.
Braintree League: Reduced majority but Liberal still win
It was not quite the 45-point margin that gave them the title last time, but Liberal A stamped their authority on the Braintree Table Tennis League again this season and despite one surprise defeat - only their second in three seasons - they ended up comfortable winners of the title.
Chelmsford & District: Writtle edge cup thriller
The Division Two Knock-Out Cup final between the all-conquering Writtle Excalibur A (unbeaten in 18 League matches) and OCs A (who had not enjoyed the best of seasons in the League) produced a superb encounter,
Evans and Bolton top the Band standings
Callum Evans and Emily Bolton are the overall Band 1 Grand Prix champions, while Nomin Baasan and Masahiro Takano won twice on the day at the London Grand Prix in Redbridge.
Double champion Chotai
The first Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star of the 2017-18 season took place on 12th May 2018 at the Triangle Leisure Centre.
Pitchford bows out in thriller
Liam Pitchford exited the China Open in the last 16, but not before taking Koki Niwa all the way to 11-9 in the decider and saving EIGHT match points on the way.
Chelmsford & District: Bada provides the edge
Chelmsford A (Wale Bada, Ryan Gooday and Eddie Ogbebor) are the 2018 winners of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Open Knock Out Cup.
Table Tennis England teams up with Fight Club
Table Tennis England has teamed up with Ping Pong Fight Club to promote female participation in the sport.
Pitch powers past Calderano
Liam Pitchford powered into the last 16 of the China Open with a 4-1 victory over world No 11 Hugo Calderano today.
How we built the Team World Cup arena!
100 days ago, we moved into the Copper Box Arena for two weeks of competitions, starting with the ITTF Team World Cup. Check out this time-lapse video showing how the field of play took shape!
Pitchford turns it on in China
Liam Pitchford is into the main draw of the high-class China Open in Shenzhen, defeating two higher-ranked players in the preliminary rounds today.
London Grand Prix draw released
Find out the draw for the season-ending London Grand Prix as the battle for overall titles reaches a conclusion.
Urban clinch title in style
Urban TTC clinched the Premier Division title as they stylishly overcame their weekend double-header.
Hussain wins Cadet 6 Nations gold!
England's Amirul Hussain won the gold medal at the Cadet 6 Nations in Germany, with a silver for Ruby Chan and a bronze for Josh Weatherby.
Siraj and Patterson hit gold standard
No 1 seeds Shayan Siraj and Mollie Patterson both completed perfect records of nine wins from nine to take the Junior National Cup gold medals.
Braintree League: Netts gain to end season
After a disappointing time in the league, Netts D finished the season with a flourish as they landed the Braintree Table Tennis League handicap cup.
Siraj and Patterson unbeaten on day one
Top seeds Shayan Siraj and Mollie Patterson lived up to billing on day one of the Junior National Cup at Ellenborough TTC in Enfield.
England scoop two medals at 6 Nations
England took silver and bronze as the team competitions came to an end at the Cadet 6 Nations in Germany.
England girls in hunt for gold
England A girls are leading the way at the end of day one at the Cadet Six Nations tournament in Germany.
Urban prepare for all-or-nothing title weekend spectacular
Urban TTC kickstarts the biggest weekend in the club’s history as they look to secure the British League crown. The club take on Drumchapel and... Continue reading
New East Lancashire Summer League
A new shorter format summer pairs league has recently started at Hyndburn Table Tennis Centre, home of the East Lancashire Table Tennis League, supported through... Continue reading
Update for Referees and Tournament Organisers
The Tournament Approval Panel have realigned some of their responsibilities and would ask you to note the following changes.
Half-price coaching courses in London
If you live, coach or teach in east London and are thinking of getting on the coaching ladder, we have a great offer as part of our Team World Cup Legacy programme.
Trio’s journey becomes big screen adventure
Believe That, a documentary offering an intimate insight into the journey of three table tennis players with Down’s Syndrome, is set to premiere next month in Brighton.
A ‘Grand’ day out as Ping! launches in Nottingham
A gloriously sunny day brought throngs of people to the centre of Nottingham on Saturday, with an estimated one thousand taking to the table tennis... Continue reading
GDPR – Table Tennis England and TT365 joint statement
GDPR - A joint statement from Table Tennis England & Table Tennis 365 for the attention of Clubs and Leagues.
Pitchford edged out in Hong Kong
Liam Pitchford suffered an agonising final-game defeat at the Hong Kong Open.
Extra time to make your Be TT applications!
Applications have been extended to June 3 for clubs and leagues who want to be a part of Table Tennis England’s Be TT programme.
A great Danish performance by duo
Louis Price and Naphong Boonyaprapa were both on the podium twice at the Danish International tournament.
Obituary: Roy Stevens, Vice-President
Table Tennis England Vice-President and former Administrative Secretary Roy Stevens has died at the age of 86.
Special night for Nottingham TTA
Friday 11 May saw Nottingham Table Tennis Association celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a special presentation evening when Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton presented the trophies and awards.
Ormesby exert pressure on Urban in title race
Urban TTC will need to win their two matches this weekend to clinch the Premier British League title after Ormesby hammered Drumchapel 8-0. Tianming Zhao,... Continue reading
London calling for GP finale
Entries for the season-ending London Grand Prix close today - so don't miss out on your place!
Braintree League: Double delight for Liberal
Liberal A have become the first team for seven years to do the double in the Braintree Table Tennis League. They added the team knockout cup to the league title when they beat Netts C 5-2.
Good Evans! Callum and Mollie steal show
Mollie Patterson and Callum Evans both won the senior singles titles and the under-21 versions to make it a day of doubles at the Blackpool Grand Prix.
Ping! Blackpool – Volunteers Needed
Can you give some time to support PING! Blackpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! is coming back to Blackpool this summer! with 29 table tennis tables placed... Continue reading
Evans and Bolton take top bands in Blackpool
Cumbria's Emily Bolton and Callum Evans of Wales won the women's and men's Band 1 events on day one of the Blackpool Grand Prix.
Applications open for L3 coaching course
Applications are now open for the Level 3 Head Coach Award in table tennis.
Rory roars to victory
Only 15 players took part in the Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans and Senior 1 Star Ratings tournament at the new base of Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club, Farlington School.
Ormesby and Fusion seek key victories
Ormesby wrap up their Premier British League campaign with the opportunity to exert huge pressure on Urban TTC in the race for the league title.... Continue reading
Inter Regional Finals – Great North West Result
Fantastic and epic weekend for Team North West at the Inter-Regional Finals at RAF Cosford, where they picked up a massive medal haul and came... Continue reading
Entries needed for short format league in Yorkshire
Clubs are invited to enter a new short format league which is being set up in Yorkshire.
No joy for Savill in Thailand
Luke Savill was knocked out in the group stage of the Thailand Open, following defeats by Chinese and South Korean opponents.
Helping clubs to increase female participation
Table Tennis England has published a Good Practice Guide on Increasing Female Participation as part of the Be TT programme supporting Clubs and Leagues.
Follow the Leopards’ lead for #TableTennisDay!
The England Leopards are urging everyone to get behind National #TableTennisDay, with the event just two months away.
Braintree League: Title win sparks Liberal party
After their hiccup the previous week, Liberal A wrapped up the Braintree Table Tennis League championship in style.
Brenda’s Pride as she receives top award
Super-volunteer Brenda Bailey has been presented with her Contribution to Table Tennis Award - find out how you can nominate your local heroes for this year's Pride of Table Tennis Awards!
Lancashire Closed Championships – 26/27 May 2018 (Ext CD)
Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang TTC, Garstang Community Academy on 26th and 27th May 2018 (Ext CD 21/5/18). The... Continue reading
Nottingham all set for the launch of Ping!
Ping! the national ping pong project which places free to play table tennis tables in popular public locations all over England launches its 9th annual... Continue reading
Young athletes get the Best news about funding
Seven rising stars of table tennis have received funding from Sport England's Backing The Best initiative.
Valiant Valerio vanquishes opposition
The first London Academy 2 Star of the season took place on 7th April in Edgware. There was a very large entry of 95 players. The day belonged to Valerio Bucci (Mi), who used home advantage to win both the Boys’ U15s and U18s events.
Can you fill vital County role?
The County Championships Committee are looking for a volunteer to take on the role of administrator of the Junior and Cadet divisions.
Get Active for Mental Well-being
For Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) we’re putting the spotlight on how table tennis can be used as a powerful tool to improve people’s... Continue reading
Fusion & Cardiff set up nervy final weekend
The race to avoid relegation will go to the final weekend after Fusion and Cardiff picked up huge wins. Fusion defeated North Ayrshire 6-2 while... Continue reading
Clacton & District: League is 80 not out
It was somehow appropriate that 80 or so players, supporters and guests joined together to recognise 80 years of local League table tennis with a celebration buffet and dance.
Another title hat-trick for South West
South West added three more gold medals and the overall Tonge Trophy to an impressive haul at the Inter-Regional Finals.
Chan & Wong win bronze in Spain
Ruby Chan & Jasmin Wong sunk two higher-ranked pairs to reach the doubles semi-finals at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open.
South West pick up awesome foursome
South West won all three girls' competitions as well as the Under-11 Boys as the team champions were decided at the Inter-Regional Finals.
Chelmsford & District: Jackson cannot stop OCs
OCs A (Adam Yardley, Tanishq Kotwal and James Mitty) are the 2018 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Junior Knock Out Cup champions.
Go West! Regions rack up final appearances
South West and North West were the most successful teams on the first day of the Inter-Regional Finals at RAF Cosford.
Para GB end with three medals
The British Para Table Tennis team ended the PTT Slovenian Open with three medals in the team events.
Semi-final defeat for England in Spain
Denise Payet and Megan Gidney combined with America's Amy Wang to reach the Junior Girls' Team semi-finals at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open and win a bronze medal.
Fusion aim for repeat win in survival fight
The picture at the bottom of Premier British League will be far clearer as two crucial fixtures take place this weekend.
Halton Table Tennis League Championships
In the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Halton, Councillor Alan Lowe and Councillor Joan Lowe, the finals night took place at Halton TT Centre, Select Security Stadium, Widnes.
Brits in medal shake-up
The British Para Table Tennis Team is assured of at least two medals in the team events at the PTT Slovenian Open in Lasko.
Get on board for Grand Prix finale
Entries for the London Grand Prix are open for another week, while the draw for the Blackpool event on May 19 and 20 has been published.
Sue and Ashley are silver stars
World silver medallist Sue Gilroy (women’s class 4-5) and the improving Ashley Facey Thompson (men’s class 9) were the stars for the British Para Table Tennis Team at the PTT Slovenian Open today, taking silver in their respective singles events.
Club apprenticeship is big chance for young coaches
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club is looking to recruit a Primary and Community Table Tennis Coach.
Payet run ended by No 2 seed in Spain
Denise Payet dug deep to reach the last 16 at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open, before being beaten by the second seed.
Savings with Volvo for Table Tennis England members
Table Tennis England have teamed up with Volvo to offer members exclusive savings on new cars from across the range.
Wilson leads hunt for medals
Thirteen British players including Paralympic champion Will Bayley (men’s class 7) and Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson (men’s class 8) are through to the knockout stages at the PTT Slovenian Open in Lasko.
McRae banks a Bishop Auckland double
The 15th Bishop Auckland Bribar 2* over the Bank Holiday weekend saw Callum McRae come away with a double win; both the Cadets and the Junior Boys events.
Governance Review interim report released – have your say
The Independent Review Panel (IRP) has produced an interim report into the Governance of table tennis in England. Members can now have their say and attend a Governance Update Roadshow.
Tin-Tin’s in the top 100!
Tin-Tin Ho has cemented her position as England No 1 by breaking into the top 100 in the world, while Denise Payet is up by more than 300 places.
Braintree League: Rayne aiming to reign in cups
Rayne E have made it through to two cup finals in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Panthers’ historic double
Nomads Panthers capped their superlative Clacton & District League season this week by adding the Handicap Knock-Out Cup to their Division One title, becoming only the seventh team in League history to achieve the ‘Double’, and only the second side to accomplish it in the last 30 years.
Lewandowski and Collier win Nottingham singles
There were a host of close-run finals in two memorable days of competition at the Nottingham Grand Prix, with Evie Collier and Tomasz Lewandowski taking the top singles prizes.
England fall to surprise defeat in Serbia
England suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat away to Serbia in their European Championships Team Stage 1 tie last night.
Six podium finishes for Para GB in Slovakia
British athletes won six medals in the team events on the final day of the PTT Slovakia Open in Bratislava.
England squad react to Worlds performance
No medal this time, but we've proved again we're among the best in the world - that is the message from the three players who took England to a World Team Championships quarter-final.
Ashley’s silver leads GB medal haul
Ashley Facey Thompson took silver in the men’s class 9 singles at the PTT Slovakia Open in Bratislava and there were bronze medals for Sue Gilroy (women’s class 4-5), Jack Hunter-Spivey (men’s class 5), Aaron McKibbin (men’s class 8) and Commonwealth bronze medallist Josh Stacey (men’s class 9).
Hosts Sweden end England medal hopes
There is to be no repeat of England’s bronze medal heroics from two years ago after they were beaten 3-0 by hosts Sweden in the World Team Championships quarter-finals.
England women end with Cuba loss
England women finished their World Team Championships campaign with a 3-2 defeat by Cuba, to end in the 40th-44th position bracket.
Meet Halmoo – and the English Cadet who named it
The World Team Championships has its own mascot - Halmoo - and the character owes its name to English Cadet player Peter Smallcombe.
Ping Pong Parlour up for a Purple Apple!
The Castle Mall Ping Pong Parlour in Norwich is up for a prestigious shopping centre industry award. Considered the BAFTA’s of the industry, The Purple... Continue reading
Amazing scenes as two Koreas team up
North Korea and South Korea will compete as a unified team at the ITTF World Team Championships semi-finals in Sweden.
Defeat of Belgium puts England into quarters
England Men are safely through to the quarter-finals of the World Team Championships as group winners after beating Belgium 3-1, while England Women lost to Serbia to finish fourth in their group.
GB Para squads ready for big fortnight
The next two weeks are an important period for the British Para Table Tennis Team and its preparation for the World Championships later this year, with the PTT Slovakia Open in Bratislava (May 3-6) followed by the 15th Slovenian Open in Lasko (May 9-12).
England book knockout place
England men confirmed a knockout place and the women defeated the top side in their group but lost to Canada, as the Leopards' World Team Championships campaign continued.
Nationals qualifying tournament plan revealed
All players will have the opportunity to compete at next year’s PG Mutual Senior National Championships, with a new qualifying tournament set to be played in early 2019.
Sensational! Now Japan fall to England
England took another huge step forward on the world stage tonight with a sensational victory over Japan at the World Team Championships.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon’s cup triumph
Maldon are the 2018 winners of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Ladies Knock Out Cup Final. Their team of Dawn Baldry, Kelly Yuenyongpknan and Shirley Carroll ran out 5-2 winners against Chelmsford.
Clacton & District: Lynx rise to challenge
Liam Harris, Dave Harris and Cameron Cini of Nomads Lynx are the winners of the first-ever Division Three Handicap Challenge. In the final, held last week at Windsor’s St James Hall venue, they defeated Brotherhood G 5-3.
Braintree League: Will Liberal be ‘Rayned’ in?
Rayne A have refused to let champions Liberal A get away as they approach the final stages of their fight for the Braintree Table Tennis League championship.
Superb England topple Taipei
England men turned in another superb performance at the World Team Championships as they defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 - and the women's team beat Switzerland 3-2.
Wizards are Bowled over by Young Ones
The four-a-side handicap competition organised by the Leicestershire County Association for the Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl has been running for much longer than any of the current players have been playing in the Leicester League, the only league in the county who actually enter teams these days.
Clark and Bardsley top the class of 2018
Joe Clark won both the boys' singles and doubles titles and Charlotte Bardsley the girls' singles at the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior National Championships in Wolverhampton.
England begin with victories at World Team Championships
England men and women both had 3-0 wins in the first round of the group matches at the Team World Championships in Sweden.
London Academy NJL final standings
Final tables and averages following Day 4 of the National Junior League at London Academy.
We’re in good shape for Worlds, say England
England’s World Team Championships campaigns get under way in Sweden later today, and the men’s team have been talking about their chances of more success on the world stage.
Hussain and Wong strike gold at the double
Amirul Hussain and Jasmin Wong were double champions on day one of the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior National Championships.
Royal seal of approval for Greenhouse Centre
Prince William and Prince Harry made the opening of the new Greenhouse Centre a royal occasion last night.
Time to nominate your unsung heroes!
Our annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards, which honour people and organisations who impact positively on others through table tennis, are now open for nominations.
Nottingham Grand Prix draw published
The draw has taken place for the Nottingham Grand Prix, the sixth stop of the season on the main Grand Prix circuit.
Relive the ITTF Team World Cup in 360 degrees
The ITTF Team World Cup brought the world’s best table tennis to London - and now you can experience it for yourself in 360 degrees.
Siraj and Bardsley lead field for Nationals
Several new champions are set to be crowned at the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior National Championships this weekend.
Blackpool Grand Prix deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Blackpool Grand Prix has been extended until Sunday night. The two-day event on May 19-20 is the seventh and penultimate... Continue reading
Tin-Tin spearheads England win in Greece
Two victories for Tin-Tin Ho led England to a 3-1 victory in their European Championships Team Stage 1 match away to Greece last night.
Clacton & District: Lawford clinch title
As expected, Lawford took the necessary points from their last two matches to clinch the Division Two title of the Clacton & District League, leaving Nomads Tigers as 2017/18 runners-up.
Urban in box seat, but Reed keeps Ormesby alive
Urban took a huge stride towards securing the Premier British League title after picking up a home draw with Ormesby.
Samsonov awaits in first test for England
England begin their quest to repeat their 2016 World Team Championships bronze medals against Belarus on Sunday.
Braintree League: Davison is a real six-hit
Paul Davison joined the exalted ranks of six-time winners when he captured the men’s singles trophy with a dazzling display of power hitting at the Braintree Table Tennis League finals night.
Kelly Sibley announces England retirement
Kelly Sibley has announced her retirement from England international duty, just a few days after winning her second Commonwealth Games medal.
Wilson delight at ‘special’ Nationals victory
Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson followed up his gold on the Gold Coast by successfully defending his National titles in the Open Standing and Class 8 events at the British Para Table Tennis National Championships in Grantham this weekend.
Chan, Wong and Price shine in Belgium
Ruby Chan reached the singles quarter-finals and partnered Jasmin Wong to the same stage of the doubles, while Louis Price got to the last 16 at the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open.
Hee, Hee, Hooray! Double win for brothers
Brothers Ben and Joseph Hee defended their titles and there was a title for birthday girl Patricia Ianau at the Butterfly School Individual Championships.
Cadets lead way in Belgium
Two England teams dug deep to qualify for the knockout stages at the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open.
Commonwealth and Paralympic champions at Nationals
Newly crowned Commonwealth champion Ross Wilson and Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies head a star-studded field for the 2018 British Para Table Tennis Championships taking place at the Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham this weekend.
Seeding marks brothers out as rivals at school finals
Two pairs of brothers are set to battle it out for honours at the Butterfly School Individual Championships in Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Home Secretary visits Hastings Academy Table Tennis Centre
Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, visited Hastings Academy Table Tennis Centre during an open practice evening.
Cadet & Junior Nationals draw released
The draw for the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior National Championships, which takes place later this month, has been released.
Tony Chatwin funeral details
The funeral of table tennis stalwart Tony Chatwin will take place at Markeaton Crematorium in Derby on Thursday May 10.
Save the date for National #TableTennisDay!
We're counting down to National #TableTennisDay on Wednesday July 18 and are calling on clubs, schools, workplaces and anyone else to join us to promote our sport!
Can you help Sport England’s clubs and volunteers survey?
Sport England is consulting with clubs across England to understand more about the volunteers who give their time to clubs and is asking as many people as possible to contribute to an online survey.
Clacton & District: Gracie’s historic performance
Gracie Edwards and Andy Warner took the major honours in the Clacton & District League’s 2018 Closed Championships held last weekend at the Clacton Coastal Academy Sports Hall, with Edwards picking up four trophies and Warner three.
Braintree League: Hayden, Beckles shine
Peter Hayden, predictably, and Antonio Beckles, totally unpredictably, were the stars of the preliminary rounds of the Braintree Table Tennis League annual individual events.
Chelmsford & District: Writtle rattle up 15th win
Division two champions Writtle Excalibur A completed their programme with a 6-4 victory over Danbury B, their 15th win of the season.
England stars’ Commonwealth reaction
Team England are on their way back from the Commonwealth Games with two gold, two silver and two bronze medals from the table tennis tournament. Here's what the 11 athletes have to say about their achievements.
Don’t miss out on Nottingham Grand Prix!
There are just a couple of days left to enter the Nottingham Grand Prix, the sixth main stop on this season's circuit.
Leicester & District: KP win cup thriller
The Leicester & District League’s cup competition finals threw up some exciting matches with two of them needing all nine sets, while no-one was swamped as very often happens.
NCL: Spinners on top
Horsham Spinners were dominant on day 4 of the National Cadet League on home ground, winning 6-0 three times, 5-1 once & 4-2 once.
Silver for Liam and Tin-Tin; Sam misses out
England’s Commonwealth Games campaign finished with two defeats in Australia today, as Liam Pitchford & Tin-Tin Ho had to settle for mixed doubles silver and Sam Walker missed out on singles bronze.
It’s GOLD for Liam and Paul!
Paul Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford are the Commonwealth Games men’s doubles champions.
Gold for Wilson; Pitchford & Ho reach final!
Ross Wilson is Commonwealth Games champion, while Liam Pitchford and Tin-Tin Ho are into the mixed doubles gold medal match - but it's bronze at best for Sam Walker in the singles.
Walker marches into last four; Liam and Paul go for gold!
Sam Walker is into the semi-finals of the men's singles, while Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall will go for gold in the men's doubles final and there is an all-England clash in the men's para gold medal match.
Teams ready for British league summit meeting
British Premier League's table-topping sides are set to lock horns in a match that will almost certainly decide the outcome of this year's competition.
English athletes remain in medal contention
Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker led the English singles efforts by booking quarter-final places at the Commonwealth Games today, while three para athletes are into their semi-finals.
Fifth place is highlight in Malta
England ended the team competitions at the World Schools' Championships in Malta with some positive performances, with only the boys' national select team losing any games on day three.
Blackpool Grand Prix 19/20 May – Entry Open
Entries are now open for the Blackpool Grand Prix taking place on 19/20 May at Blackpool Sports Centre in the heart of Blackpool’s Stanley Park... Continue reading
Pitchford avenges Abiodun loss
Liam Pitchford exacted revenge on Nigeria’s Bode Abiodun as England enjoyed a great day at the Commonwealth Games in Australia.
English pair exit in Croatia
Tom Jarvis just missed out on a place in the main draw at the Croatia Open, while Sam Mabey also went out.
How Be TT is making a difference to clubs and leagues
Last week Table Tennis England announced that expressions of interest will soon reopen for the next round of BeTT projects. Ahead of this, we would like to share with you some examples of the great work that is currently ongoing as part of the project.
Satellite Club applications to open soon
Between 2013 and 2017, Table Tennis England funded 159 new satellite clubs attracting more than 9,000 young people to their sessions.
BAT’s work reaches wider audience
The pioneering work of Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (BAT) to help those living with dementia through table tennis has been featured by a website for older people.
Club Conference comes to Exeter
It’s time to book your club’s place at a fantastic networking and development opportunity.
England give China a fright at World Schools
England had a better day at the World Schools’ Championships in Malta, but one not without disappointments and a lot of very near misses.
Obituary: Tony Chatwin, a ‘rock’ of table tennis
Tony Chatwin, one of the longest-serving and most dedicated servants of table tennis in England, has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.
Payet starts with two wins
Denise Payet picked up two wins as she made her Commonwealth Games debut in Australia today, and there were also victories for three English para athletes.
Difficult start for England at World Schools
It was a tough first day for England at the World Schools’ Table Tennis Championships in Malta, losing all their matches despite some noteworthy individual performances.
Payet and para athletes set for Games action
After the drama of the Commonwealth Games team events, attention turns to the individual competitions on Tuesday, while the para athletes have their first taste of action.
Brilliant England bounce back with bronze
It was secondary mission accomplished for England as they put their semi-final disappointment behind them to make sure they will bring back a team medal from Australia.
Young England strike double gold
England dropped only three matches as they dominated the British Primary Schools' International Championships in Scotland over the weekend.
Clacton & District: Six of the best for Panthers
Congratulations go to Nomads Panthers and Brotherhood G who this week have been confirmed as champions of their respective Divisions in the Clacton & District League, with three weeks of the season still remaining.
Braintree League: Top two ready for another classic
Brandon Crouchman and Paul Davison, who had a memorable battle in last season’s semi-final, are scheduled to provide the climax to this year’s individual championships in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Patel picks up a title double
The Leicester Closed Championships were held over three days at Knighton Park with one player in particular doing well in all events entered.
England stunned by Nigeria in semi
England’s gold medal dream was shattered by Nigeria in a dramatic semi-final at the Commonwealth Games today.
England take bronze in Aussie thriller!
England have their first medal of the Commonwealth Games after sinking hosts Australia 3-1 in a brilliant, mesmerising clash to take bronze in the women’s team.
England to go for bronze after India defeat
England will have to silence the home crowd and beat Australia if they are to win bronze in the women’s team event at the Commonwealth Games.
England sink Irish to sweep into semi-finals
England saw off Northern Ireland with relatively few alarms to move into the semi-finals of the men’s team competition at the Commonwealth Games this morning.
Ho double puts England into semis
Two wins for Tin-Tin Ho helped see off Canada and put England into a Commonwealth Games semi-final against India.
England discover next opponents
England will face Canada in the quarter-finals of the women’s team event at the Commonwealth Games, while the men’s next opponents will be Northern Ireland.
Steve Welch funeral details
The funeral service for Steve Welch, one of England's most respected officials of recent years, will take place in Hull later this month.
Take part in World Table Tennis Day
To mark World Table Tennis Day on Friday, we're challenging you to successfully complete the Around the Bottle Challenge for your chance to win signed goodies.
Countdown to next phase of Be TT
Clubs and leagues will soon have the chance to sign up to the next phase of Be TT.
England begin with victories in Gold Coast
England's men and women are both safely through the Commonwealth Games team group stage with unblemished records.
Book your place at upcoming Grand Prix events
The Grand Prix series is almost in the home stretch, with three main events left for players to rack up points in their pursuit of the various titles.
Obituary: Carol Beames, respected administrator
On Saturday, 31st March Table Tennis England lost one of its most respected administrators when Carol Beames, recently of Devon, but with a long association with Brighton and Sussex, passed away.
We’re ready to go for gold – Drinkhall
Listen to interviews with the England team as they enter their final preparations for the Commonwealth Games table tennis tournament tomorrow.
England handed Guyana double at Commonwealths
England men and women have both been drawn against Guyana in the first stage of the Commonwealth Games team event in Australia.
Braintree League: Week of surprises
It was a week for the underdog in the Braintree Table Tennis League, a week when wins in various matches came from unexpected quarters.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon remain top dogs
Maldon A have retained their title in the first division title of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. They achieved the feat in style by notching up their 12th and 13th wins of the season.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood battle on
Brotherhood E may be languishing in the relegation places in Division Two of the Clacton & District League but there’s no doubt their battling qualities as they showed this week with a 6-4 victory over Nomads Jaguars.
Leicester & District: Down to the wire for Abbots
All but one of the promotion and relegation issues through the various divisions of the Leicester & District League have been resolved, and that is the remaining relegation spot in Division One where Abbots Road made a spirited effort against champions, Unicorn, before going down 6-4.
Obituary: Steve Welch, renowned official
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death on Saturday of Steve Welch. Steve was one of the foremost officials in recent times and his list of appointments is long and impressive.
Doran and Hicks take Jersey honours
Chris Doran and Hannah Hicks took the top titles at the Jersey Grand Prix on a day which started with a minute’s silence being observed in memory of Steve Welch.
Ping Pong Parlour – Challenge the Champion
On the 10th March Liverpool’s very first Ping Pong Parlour opened in St Johns shopping precinct it has been very popular with passing shoppers dropping... Continue reading
Home success at Jersey Grand Prix
There was plenty of home success at the Jersey Grand Prix over the Easter weekend.
China test for England schools teams
England will face a double challenge from China at the World Schools’ Table Tennis Championships in Malta next month.
Paul and Sam aim to sweep up more medals
It’s arguably the iconic image of England’s Commonwealth Games table tennis history – the momentous 1-2-3 in the mixed doubles at Glasgow 2014.
Para recruitment at upcoming Grand Prix events
Players who believe they could be part of the British Para Table Tennis set-up will have the chance to find out more at two upcoming Grand Prix events.
Pitchford to make India return
Liam Pitchford is heading back to the Ultimate Table Tennis League in India for a second season, having been drafted again by the Falcons team.
Academy youngsters Reach for the top!
Reach Table Tennis Academy have enjoyed some eye-catching successes during their first year of competition.
Kelly and Tin-Tin spurred by medal memories
England’s leading two female players will channel positive memories of Glasgow 2014 as they aim for more Commonwealth Games glory.
Weald on top at NJL London Academy
Weald won Division 1 for a second time, although by a greater margin of four points this time. Graham Spicer, promoted from Division 2 on Day 2 outdid themselves, by being runners-up in Division 1 on Day 3.
Are you watching, Matthew Syed?
Spectators at the Bristol & District Table Tennis Association’s 11th closed Hard Bat event on Saturday 24 March, in which only the identical bats provided on the day were allowed to be used, could be forgiven for thinking that they were watching defensive play akin to the likes of Matthew Syed in his heyday - or better!
Team England draw on Scandinavian skills
The Commonwealth Games may not have a massive following in Scandinavia, but two coaches from that part of the world are masterminding England’s quest for medals at Gold Coast.
Para trio ready to share spotlight
Kim Daybell, Felicity Pickard and Ross Wilson are cast in the role of trailblazers as para and able-bodied athletes stand together in Australia.
Top Gunn once again at Cippenham
Martin Gunn, by far the most successful player ever in open tournaments at Cippenham, maintained his winning ways with his 10th title.
Braintree League: Laws arrests Liberal title bid
Black Notley B and Felsted RBL C have won the second and third division titles in the Braintree Table Tennis League – without lifting a bat.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood close in on title
Brotherhood G took a decisive step in their quest for the Clacton & District League’s Division Three crown with a convincing 9-1 victory over title rivals Windsor Penguins.
Chelmsford & District: Jarvis bags a hat-trick
Second-placed Chelmsford B look like they are on their way to promotion to division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League - along with the division two leaders Writtle Excalibur A.
Leicester & District: Regent hopes rekindled
The second promotion position in Division Two of the Leicester & District League took a funny turn this week. Regent Sports, who had lost their final match to drop out of the running, so they thought, with slight sighs of relief suddenly find they are back in the frame after their two nearest rivals drew.
Debut-makers relish Games test
Excited, buzzing, ready to show what we are made of – the words used by the three able-bodied Commonwealth Games debutants in the Team England squad.
Award-winner Anaya featured on Sky Sports
Elite sports car driver Johnny Mowlem has found a new way to boost his training regime, thanks to young table tennis star Anaya Patel.
Hussain a knockout in Italy
Cadet Amirul Hussain and the England Junior Boys' team reached their respective main draws at the Italian Junior & Cadet Open in Lignano.
Pitchford’s Gold Coast gold quest
Kicking off our series of Commonwealth Games previews, we talk to Liam Pitchford about his Gold Coast aims, plus memories of Glasgow 2014.
Chairman’s Message – March 2018
Recently we have witnessed some electrifying table tennis on home soil as we took over the iconic Copper Box Arena on London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Ping! welcomes two new locations this summer
Ping! will grow again this year, as for the first time South Norfolk and Portsmouth welcome the tables offering even more people the chance to... Continue reading
Smith and Kwan advance in Italy
James Smith and Sam Kwan reached the main draw at the Italian Junior & Cadet Open in Lignano.
Jersey Grand Prix entry extended
The entry deadline to the Jersey Grand Prix has been extended until Thursday.
‘It’s a tough event’ – medallists on National Cup success
Find out what the medallists from the Cadet & Under-12 National Cup weekend think about their achievements.
Girl power at Norwich Junior Champs
The girls dominated the podium at the Norwich Table Tennis League’s Junior Championships, with Darcy Brewer, Ella Barnard and Eva Eccles taking home the lion’s share of silverware.
Braintree League: Rayne win topsy-turvy clash
A match in which the form book was about as much use as a London Underground map in the Arctic may have sealed one team’s fate while giving the other a slender thread of hope in division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Walton’s dynamic duo tip balance
It was the clash of the titans in this week’s match between Walton E and Lawford in Division Two of the Clacton & District League with four of the division’s top six players, all with averages over 90%, in action on the table.
Ormesby issue statement of intent with big win
Ormesby kept the pressure on Urban with an impressive 6-2 win over Drumchapel. The Cleveland side faced a daunting trip to Scotland to take on... Continue reading
Greens shoot to top; Hussain and Chan are champs too
Four National Cup champions have been crowned, with Amirul Hussain and Ruby Chan taking the Cadet honours and twins Connor and Anna Green the Under-12 titles.
Leicester & District: Relegation fight is tense
The one remaining relegation place in Division One of the Leicester & District League remains on a knife edge. With Syston Casuals already down three more remain vulnerable: Abbots Road, Desford Village and Unicorn II.
Gold at the double for Daybell
Kim Daybell confirmed his good form ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games by combining with Ashley Facey Thompson and Josh Stacey to win gold in the men’s class 9-10 team event at the Lignano Master Open in Italy, to add to the gold he won in the singles.
Top seeds on course in National Cup
Five players remain unbeaten after the first day of the Cadet and Under-12 National Cup in Grantham.
Gold for Matthews and Daybell in Italy
Tom Matthews (men’s class 1) and Kim Daybell (men’s class 10) claimed gold in their respective singles events at the Lignano Master Open in Italy on a good day for the British Para Table Tennis Team.
Two titans go to war in latest British League action
Two of the league’s title hopefuls go head-to-head in a mouthwatering contest in this weekend’s British League action. Drumchapel and Ormesby are both a point... Continue reading
England out of Polish Open
England have been knocked out of the 2018 ITTF Challenge Polish Open.
Table tennis youngster hosts BBC radio show
Plymouth-based table tennis player Jamie Myska-Buddell has shared his love of the sport on CBeebies’ latest Sporting Superstars episode.
A qualified success for three in Poland
Tin-Tin Ho, Kelly Sibley and Maria Tsaptsinos have made it through to the knockout stages of the 2018 Polish Open.
Be TT – progress so far
Find out how the Be TT programme is helping clubs and leagues to deliver a better experience for players, coaches, volunteers and officials.
Team England at ITTF Polish Open today
Four England players are taking part in the ITTF Polish Open today in the city of Spala.
Chelmsford & District: Cole treble for Liberal
Liberal A beat the higher placed Danbury A 6-4 in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Le Fevre and Doran rule Cleveland
Serial winners Karina Le Fevre and Chris Doran were again the champions on day two of the Cleveland Grand Prix.
Braintree League: Victory at last for Black Notley H
After 16 consecutive defeats since the start of the season in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League, Black Notley H have at last experienced what it feels like to be on the winning side in a match.
Clacton & District: Nomads, Brotherhood dominate cup
Two teams from each of the Brotherhood and Nomads' Clubs have made it through to the last four of the Handicap Knock-Out Cup - and the semi-final draw has ensured that there will be one team from each club in the final.
Welcome to our latest Performance Club
The North West Regional Training Centre in Garstang is the latest Table Tennis England Performance Club.
Bayley leads a dazzling dozen to Italy
Paralympic champion Will Bayley heads a 12-strong squad from the British Para Table Tennis Team that will compete in the Lignano Master Open in Italy this week - the first international tournament of the 2018 season.
Leicester & District: Bateman on the brink
With one session still remaining Charlie Bateman has all but won the daytime monthly ladder league, now approaching its third year culmination and still going strong.
Holly gets Hold of two trophies at Cleveland!
Holly Holder was a double winner in the Banded events at the Cleveland Grand Prix on Saturday.
Boys make case for defence, but it’s all new for girls
All four boys' titles were won by the defending champions and all four girls' trophies were won by new teams at the Butterfly School Team Championships.
No last 16 spot for Jarvis in Minsk
Tom Jarvis was knocked out of the European Under-21 Championships in Minsk at the second group stage, following defeat to the top seed Tomas Polansky.
Don’t miss out on Inter-Regional qualifiers
The qualifying stage for this year’s Inter-Regional Championships is just around the corner, and there is still time to enter in some regions.
Rougham TTC donation helps African charity
Rougham Table Tennis Club have been helping disadvantaged youngsters in Kenya to fall in love with the sport.
Jarvis notches trio of wins at Euros
Tom Jarvis has won his group at the European Under-21 Championships in Belarus to advance to the second stage.
Duo’s dedication rewarded by royalty
Two dedicated table tennis volunteers have been honoured with a prestigious Torch Trophy Award, presented by the Duke of Gloucester.
Cleveland Grand Prix draw published
The draw for this weekend's Cleveland Grand Prix has been published.
Have your say on the ITTF
There are just three days left to take part in an ITTF survey looking to shape the global future of table tennis.
Three ready to mix it in Minsk
Three English competitors are taking on the best young players on the continent at the European Under-21 Championships in Belarus, which start tomorrow.
Schools aim for top-class performances
No fewer than five schools will be aiming to defend their titles at the Butterfly School Team Championships on Saturday.
England trio out of Qatar Open
Liam Pitchford, Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall were all knocked out of the Qatar Open today when they suffered defeats in their second qualifying group matches.
‘Bulletproof’ Pitchford defeats rising Chinese star
Liam Pitchford put in another superb performance as he saved five match points on his way to victory over China’s Xue Fei at the Qatar... Continue reading
Milton Keynes League: Historic win for Kings
Premier Div Week 18 Round-Up Bottom side Greenleys Kings wait all season for a win and then 3 come along at once. This latest... Continue reading
Milton Keynes Closed: Mighty Matt takes crown again
The only past winner in the draw for the Championship Singles triumphed again as big hitting Matt Evans beat Alan Cherry in straight games in... Continue reading
St Neots and PPong take top VBL spots
Bribar St Neots Saints men and PPong ladies won the top divisions at the Veterans’ British League finale.
Pitchford is top of the shots!
Liam Pitchford leads the way in the official top 10 rallies from the ITTF Team World Cup.
Clacton & District: Cat gets the cream
Gary Cattermole notched up his 10th hat-trick of the season this week in Division One of the Clacton & District League.
Braintree League: Notley nearly there
It may have been their first failure to win in 14 matches, but Black Notley B’s draw with Liberal C means that the Braintree Table Tennis League second division trophy is almost certainly heading in their direction.
Chelmsford & District: Garson treble sinks Danbury
The bottom of the table action in division three of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League saw Hatfield Peverel C beat Danbury F 8-2 - a result that probably consigns Danbury F to relegation.
Boeing leave Airbus grounded to win corporate title
Aerospace company Factory of the Future AMRC lifted the Corporate Table Tennis title at the Copper Box Arena thanks to a 3-1 victory over Airbus DS.
Wiltshire Junior League a Great Success
Wiltshire County Table Tennis Association have started a Junior League with the first meeting attracting over twenty boys and girls. The first meeting took place... Continue reading
Pitchford and Ho are the champions!
Liam Pitchford won his fourth men’s singles title and Tin-Tin Ho completed a hat-trick of women’s singles crowns on the final day of the PG Mutual National Championships.
Leicester & District: Bolton catches the eye
It was a result at the back end of the week which caught the eye when Regent Sports entertained Division Two runaway leaders, Holwell Sports, the latter winning 7-3.
Pride of Table Tennis Winners Announced at Award Ceremony
The unsung heroes of table tennis were honoured at the Pride of Table Tennis Awards last night. Hosted by Table Tennis England, the annual awards... Continue reading
Drinkhall reign ended by McBeath
The reign of champion Paul Drinkhall was ended by England team-mate David McBeath at the PG Mutual National Championships today.
Bryant brilliance earns Pitchford tie
There were no major upsets but plenty of high-class matches on Day Two of the PG Mutual National Championships.
Relive England’s Team World Cup journey
Watch video highlights of England's journey at the ITTF Team World Cup.
PG Mutual Nationals: Full schedule
View the full schedule for the PG Mutual National Championships at the Copper Box Arena.
Weerasinghe and Ho take the titles
Helshan Weerasinghe won the Under-21 Men's Singles title at the fourth time of asking, while Tin-Tin Ho retained her Women's Singles title on day one of the PG Mutual National Championships.
PG Mutual Nationals draw revealed
Players heading to the PG Mutual National Championships have found out who they will be playing at the Copper Box Arena after the draw was made this morning.
PG Mutual National Championships is ON
Updated at 4pm, Wednesday February 28: The PG Mutual National Championships is ON but the weather conditions are to be kept under review by the event Jury.
Halton 1* results
There was success for the host club at the Halton 1* competition held on February 18.
Clacton & District: Newbould on fire
The force was with Paul Newbould this week, the Walton C skipper producing his best form of the season with an unbeaten three in his team's 6-4 victory against Windsor Hawks in Division One of the Clacton & District League, a result which should dispel any lingering relegation worries for the Walton side.
Braintree League: Pitt finds form
Hannah Pitt has not had an easy time in her second season in division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League, with only two wins in her first 23 sets.
Chelmsford & District: Seddon gives Rawreth edge
Reece Seddon was on top form for Rawreth in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. His hat-trick enabled Rawreth A to beat Chelmsford A 8-2.
PG Mutual Nationals draw news
The draw for the Under-21 events at the PG Mutual National Championships has been released - and the rest of the competitions will be drawn at 11am on Thursday.
Half-term training day at Bristol Academy
Bristol Table Tennis Academy Club will be running a Half Term Training Day.
Obituary: Doug Young, ‘gentleman referee’
The loveliest of men and one of our top-class referees, Doug Young, passed away on 10th February in Worcester.
Double victory for Leopards
England Leopards men and women got their European Championships campaign off to winning starts today at the Copper Box Arena.
Team World Cup kick-starts legacy project for East London
Grassroots sport and East Londoners will feel a lasting benefit from the ITTF Team World Cup.
Leicester & District: Unicorn close on title
After all the cup exploits it was back to play in the Leicester & District League where there has been some interesting catching up in Division One, both at the top and the bottom of the chart.
England set for Japan rematch
England have been handed a swift rematch with Japan in the draw for the World Team Championships.
Cleveland Grand Prix entry extended
Entries for the Cleveland Grand Prix have been extended until Monday, March 5.
Stockport TT Academy win NWNJL
National Junior League – Northwest Saturday 24 February 2018 – Halton Day 4 of the National Junior League saw Stockport Table Tennis Academy starting the... Continue reading
World Cup hero Pitchford gets rankings lift
Liam Pitchford’s exploits at the Team World Cup have launched him back up the world rankings.
Plenty of action at NCL Horsham
Horsham Spinners have enjoyed success on both Day 2 and Day 3 of the National Cadet League in their home town in recent weeks.
Changes to some tournaments in Sussex
There have been a few changes to some of the forthcoming 1 & 2 Star tournaments in Sussex.
Josh and Brian in World Cup finals spotlight
The two Team World Cup finals were not just about China and Japan – there was an English presence too, among the umpires.
China complete Team World Cup double
China beat first-time finalists Japan to claim their seventh successive ITTF Team World Cup title in London.
Perfect 10 for Chinese juggernaut
China are the women's champions of the ITTF Team World Cup for a 10th time.
Zhendong is a Fan of Pitchford after thriller
Reaction from the players after the England versus China semi-final - plus your chance to relive the matches on video!
Japan book final spot in four-hour battle
Japan withstood an amazing fightback by South Korea to win a pulsating ITTF Team World Cup semi-final at the Copper Box Arena.
China end England’s World Cup adventure
England's ITTF Team World Cup adventure has come to an end at the hands of top seeds China in surely one of the finest England matches in this country in recent memory.
Japan and China breeze into women’s final
Top seeds Japan and second seeds China lived up to billing as they dismissed their semi-final opponents 3-0 to advance to the gold medal match at the ITTF Team World Cup at the Copper Box Arena.
Sensational England earn shock World Cup semi-final berth
England's men recorded another sensational performance at the ITTF World Cup to guarantee themselves a bronze medal with a nerve-wracking victory over Brazil at the Copper Box.
China and Japan women on target for final tie
Top seeds China and Japan professionally booked their places in the ITTF World Cup final four with comfortable victories over USA and Singapore respectively in London.
Men defeat Egypt to set up Brazil tie at World Cup
England's men romped into the ITTF Team World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over African Champions Egypt with wins for Liam Pitchford, Sam Walker and in the doubles.
England’s women bow out of ITTF World Cup
England's women bowed out of the ITTF Team World Cup at the Copper Box following a 3-1 defeat to Singapore.
ITTF Team World Cup day one highlights
Watch the day one review from the ITTF Team World Cup 2018 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Trio advance in Sweden
James Smith, Joe Cope and Shayan Siraj qualified for the knockout rounds of the Swedish Junior Open.
Pitchford wonder win not enough to see England past Japan
Liam Pitchford's silencing of 'wonder-kid' Tomokazu Harimoto (ranked 11) wasn't enough to see England cause a shock win over third seeds Japan on day one of the ITTF World Cup.
England’s women fall to opening defeat at ITTF World Cup
England's women fell to an opening defeat at the ITTF World Cup as they were brushed aside by third seeds Hong Kong at the Copper Box in London.
How to follow the day one World Cup action
England's women will be first into the fray as the long-awaited ITTF Team World Cup kicks off in London on Thursday.
England to face Japan at Team World Cup
England's men have been drawn to face Japan and Egypt in the group stage of the ITTF Team World Cup, while the women will meet Hong Kong and Singapore.
England moved up in World Cup seedings
England men have been moved up to eighth seeds for the ITTF Team World Cup, meaning they are certain to face a mouthwatering tie against either Japan or China on Thursday night.
Milton Keynes League: Bottom beats top
PREMIER DIV WEEK 17 ROUND-UP I can’t imagine any other League in the country logging Premier results that show the bottom 2 teams beating the... Continue reading
Special offer on PG Mutual Nationals tickets
Heading to the Copper Box Arena - the Box That Rocks - for the Nationals? It's buy one, get one free on tickets!
World’s best players arrive in London
The ITTF Team World Cup 2018 is now less than 24 hours away!
Pitchford talks England’s chances at ITTF Team World Cup
With just days to go until the ITTF Team World Cup opens its doors, Liam Pitchford talks England’s chances of a podium finish at the 2018 ITTF Team World Cup
Excitement builds for ITTF Team World Cup 2018
The ITTF Team World Cup is grabbing headlines and media attention with less than three days to go until the world’s best players step out at the Copper Box Arena.
Braintree League: Netts C cause ‘in-house’ upset
Netts C brought off the surprise result in the quarter finals of the Braintree Table Tennis League team knockout cup when they knocked out their own A team.
Title chasers assert dominance in Premier British League
The league’s three title-chasers re-emphasised their intent for the season with big victories in the latest round of Premier British League. Urban, Ormesby and Drumchapel... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Davison hat-trick
The match between second-placed Danbury A and Liberal B in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League was a cracker. Five games were decided in the fifth end and Liberal B ran out 6-4 winners.
Leicester & District: Thrilling cup action
It’s cup week with matches in the Leicester & District League’s semi-finals as well as the Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl organised by the County Association which is at the quarter-final stage.
Clacton & District: Tight at top of Division Three
It’s tight at the top of Division Three of the Clacton & District League with just a point separating leaders Brotherhood G and second-placed Windsor Penguins.
Urban head to Scotland in latest PBL action
Urban’s pursuit of the Premier British League title continues in Scotland this weekend as they travel to face North Ayrshire. Satoshi Aida, Daniel Kosiba, Daniel... Continue reading
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 17/18 Feb 2018
The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis, taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park... Continue reading
Win a VIP Team World Cup Experience
We’re offering ticket holders to the PG Mutual National Championships the chance to win a VIP day out to the finals of the ITTF Team World Cup and food at The Bat & Ball ping pong bar!
BBC to show Team World Cup and Nationals
The ITTF Team World Cup and the PG Mutual National Championships will be shown live on the BBC website.
Announcing our Pride of Table Tennis nominees
The Pride of Table Tennis Awards are just a few days away – and the shortlisted nominees have now been revealed.
Table Tennis takes over London’s Chinatown
Ahead of Chinese New Year and the ITTF Team World Cup coming to London, Table Tennis England took a table, some players in disguise and a film crew to London’s Chinatown to have some fun.
Greater Manchester Individual Schools
The Greater Manchester Individual Schools Championships for U13 boys and U16 boys took place at Newman RC College, Oldham on the 6th February. The event... Continue reading
Club reaps the benefits of Ping Pong Parlour link
The Ping Pong Parlour, based at Castle Mall Shopping Centre in Norwich, has held two high-profile events over the past few weeks.
England players Czech out in Hodonin
Samuel Kwan and James Smith were the only England players to reach the main draw at the Czech Youth Open.
Chelmsford & District: Taylor and Edwards take titles
The M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Finals Night at Old Chelmsfordians Association on saw Duncan Taylor crowned as Men’s Singles champion for the first time whilst 16-year-old Gracie Edwards was a very worthy first-time winner of the Ladies’ Singles.
Obituary: Jack Melnick, blue riband umpire
Jack Melnick, one of England’s most respected and renowned umpires, who officiated at the Barcelona Olympics, has died.
E-BATT and Burton take the Premier titles
E-BATT Colebridge boys and Burton Uxbridge Girls are the Junior British League Premier Division champions.
Milton Keynes League: Kings win at long last
PREMIER DIV WEEK 16 ROUND-UP While the lower Division teams were enjoying another slice of Cup action the Premier elite fitted in another round of... Continue reading
BeTT Social League in Bolton
A new Saturday morning monthly social league was recently set up in Bolton by Bolton TTC and Hilton TTC coming together as part of Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Kestrels’ relief after cup thriller
Windsor Kestrels of Division One survived their Handicap Knock-Out Cup Round Three tie against Windsor Swallows - but only just.
Top Gunn makes it a Cippenham hat-trick
Martin Gunn completed a hat-trick of wins in the Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ Open on Saturday, having won the event for the past two years and also in 2014.
Chelmsford & District: Peverel to apply pressure
Third-placed Hatfield Peverel A are realistically too far adrift to make the top two places in division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Bugs make life difficult
Some of the unusual team compositions make it obvious that quite a number are finding it difficult to field full strength sides as they grapple with the various viruses and the like around at the moment.
Braintree League: Crouchman in in champs’ battle
A match with four men’s singles winners in action is always likely to produce a highly competitive encounter, and so it proved when Netts A hosted Liberal A in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Win a signed England kit!
We’re offering ticket holders to the PG Mutual National Championships the chance to win an exclusive signed England kit!
Team World Cup finals day sold out!
A capacity crowd will watch the finals at the ITTF Team World Cup this month, with standard tickets now sold out!
Tight divisions at NJL London Academy
Day two of the National Junior League at London Academy produced some very close divisions.
Guidance on data protection changes
Guidance for clubs and leagues ahead of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) coming into force.
All to play for in Junior British League
There are sure to be some fierce battles for supremacy when the Junior British League builds to a climax this weekend.
Governance Review: Large number of responses received
The Independent Review Panel (IRP) leading the Table Tennis England Governance Review says it is pleased with the response to the online questionnaire.
Milton Keynes League: Dashing Dan back on track
PREMIER DIV WEEK 15 ROUND-UP Dan Smalley has suffered some shock defeats recently but the Sasaki skipper returned to top form this week against a... Continue reading
England Commonwealth Games squad revealed
Team England has selected 11 table tennis players to compete at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in April.
Defending champions among national schools finalists
Reigning champions Ackworth School, St Mary’s College, St Peter’s Primary Academy, Tudor Grange Academy and Whitgift School will all defend their titles at the Butterfly School Team Championship National Finals.
Helping clubs to build on the Team World Cup
Table Tennis England have created a programme to help clubs build on the legacy of London hosting the ITTF Team World Cup.
Upcoming coaching courses and CPD
If anyone at your club is interested in starting out on a coaching career, Table Tennis England have a number upcoming courses which could be ideal for them.
Discount on defibrillators for your club
Table Tennis England have teamed up with Martek Lifecare to provide every club the chance to purchase a life-saving defibrillator at a discounted rate.
How to make your Twitter account more accessible for all
Clubs are being urged to make their social media accounts more user-friendly for blind Twitter users.
Manchester conference proves popular
The most recent in a series of Club and Volunteer Conferences welcomed 25 delegates representing 16 different clubs or leagues to Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.
Chelmsford & District: Top four into semi-finals
The M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Championships weekend is concluded and six players have dominated proceedings.
New England kit revealed as Butterfly deal is signed
Table Tennis England have signed a new four-year agreement with their Official Clothing Supplier, Butterfly.
Clacton & District: Jason hits heights
Jason Lloyd took the honours at the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Singles Tournament held last weekend to become the Handicap Singles champion for 2018.
Braintree League: Billing dents Felsted record bid
Felsted RBL C’s apparent march to a record total in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League received an unexpected jolt on their visit to Black Notley G.
Seeds suffer at Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 star
The 14th Bishop Auckland Bribar 2* saw some of the seeded players suffer shock losses, but five still came away with titles.
Who is behind the bat? Mystery England player revealed!
Find out if you have won tickets to the PG Mutual Nationals as we reveal the identity of the mystery England player!
By Royal Appointment – Pam receives her MBE
Pam Butcher says she enjoyed "a lovely day" at Buckingham Palace, as she received her MBE from Prince Charles.
English County Schools’ Individual Competitions – North
Entry forms are now available for the following North of England English County Schools’ individual competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11,... Continue reading
County Championship: Yorkshire make it five – but only just
Yorkshire took their fifth cadets County Championship premier title on the trot after a splendid weekend's action played at Weavers TTC.
Heckmondwike TTC scouting for success!
As part of the Table Tennis England Be TT programme Heckmondwike Table Tennis Club and Dewsbury League have established a new partnership with a local... Continue reading
Announcing our regional Pride of Table Tennis winners!
Dozens of amazing volunteers have been honoured in the regional stage of the Pride of Table Tennis awards.
Burton Uxbridge hit treble top in Women’s British League
Burton Uxbridge are celebrating a title hat-trick after an action-packed Women’s British League finale in Sheffield, while there were two titles for Drumchapel Glasgow.
County Championships: Notts tie up another title
Nottinghamshire retained the County Championship Veterans' Premier Division when the division was completed at Draycott and Long Eaton TTC as the East Midland county eased to the title by five points from runners-up Leicestershire and Yorkshire
Senior Worcestershire Schools Individual competition
The senior Worcestershire schools individual table tennis competition was held at St Egwin's School in Evesham and the players provided some quality table tennis.
Milton Keynes League: Howard’s Way
While the sides in the 6 lower divisions battled away in the Cup this week, the ‘6 team’ Premier elite were fitting in another round... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Sharpe performance lifts Brotherhood
Brotherhood D came out on top in the big relegation battle against Windsor Kestrels in Division One of the Clacton & District League, taking all four matches which went the distance to win 7-3.
Chelmsford & District: New name will go on trophy
It’s that time of the year again and the 2018 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table League Table Tennis Championships take place at Hylands School next weekend.
Leicester & District: Knight’s Wizard performance
This season I have been finding and publishing what I consider the top performance each week in the Leicester & District League.
Braintree League: Noble key to vital Notley win
Black Notley B have taken a major stride towards the division two title in the Braintree Table Tennis League after victory over their likeliest rivals.
Doran reaches world ping pong semis
Chris Doran was England’s best performer at the World Championships of Ping Pong, reaching the semi-finals and beating twice champion Andrew Baggaley on the way.
Urban remain on course for British League title following latest triumph
Satoshi Aida and Daniel Schaffer picked up two wins apiece as Urban cemented their place at the top of Premier British League with a 5-3... Continue reading
Horsham Spinners 2*: Kelly gives it some welly!
The second Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star of the 2017-18 season at the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham. There was an entry of 57 players for this one.
Scotland derby features in latest British League weekend
A second fixture in three weekends awaits Premier British League’s eight clubs as the demands of the division begin to intensify. Unbeaten Urban will look... Continue reading
Chance to start your umpiring career
Places are still available on the upcoming Level 1 Umpires' course at Grantham, costing just £30.
Is table tennis the most skillful sport?
Is table tennis more skillful than football and cricket? That was one of the big topics for discussion on a cult national radio show.
Win tickets to the PG Mutual Nationals
The PG Mutual National Championships are back this March - and we’re giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to all four days!
WBL teams ready to show steel in Sheffield deciders
The destiny of Women’s British League titles will be settled this weekend in Sheffield, with a host of pivotal matches to be played.
British Airways lands Team World Cup partner deal
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and Table Tennis England (TTE) are excited to announce British Airways as the latest partner to come on board for the 2018 ITTF Team World Cup.
Blakely family double at Worcs schools event
The junior Worcestershire schools individual table tennis competition was held at St Egwin’s School in Evesham and the players provided some thrilling table tennis.
Enter now for Easter island Grand Prix!
Entries are now open for the annual Easter extravaganza of table tennis - the Jersey Grand Prix.
Schools ready for next stage of title quest
The battle to be crowned Butterfly School Team Championships winners moves to the next stage at the Regional Finals over the weekend of February 3 and 4.
Clacton & District: Owen turns on style
John Owen started 2018 in fine style, staying unbeaten in Brotherhood B's 9-1 success against Walton C in Division One of the Clacton & District League to record his first maximum of the season.
Leicester & District: Abbots face drop
With Dave Gannon, one of the top handful of players in the Leicester & District League for many years, involved with the club and playing as part of their top team in Division One, the Abbots Road first team is facing a very unusual situation in that they are in grave danger of relegation.
Braintree League: Liberal stretch lead
The second of the crunch matches between the top two teams in the Braintree Table Tennis League went the same way as the first – a win for champions Liberal A.
Chelmsford & District: Stallwood inspires Maldon
Maldon A have recaptured the lead in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and they did this in style with a comprehensive 8-2 victory over second-placed Chelmsford A.
Milton Keynes League: Leaders whitewash leaves title race open
Premier Division Any negative thoughts that mid-table MK Kingpins might have harboured about taking yet another pasting from MK Sasaki went out the window when... Continue reading
North Area CPD and UKCC Courses
Table Tennis England – North have the following CPD and UKCC Level 1/2 courses planned for 2018, with more dates to follow. If there isn’t... Continue reading
England players bow out in Budapest
Paul Drinkhall was defeated by Liao Cheng-Ting of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the Hungarian Open to end English involvement in Budapest.
Quartet target ping-pong glory
Twice champion Andrew Baggaley leads a quartet of English players in the World Championships of Ping Pong line-up.
Top seeds remain unbeaten at Cippenham team event
Another maximum entry was received for the 12th running of the Cippenham Team 2-Star Open on Saturday. In fact, the tournament was over-subscribed and some potential entries had to be refused.
Pitchford and Walker make fast starts in Budapest
There were emphatic opening wins for Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker on the first day of the Hungarian Open, while Tin-Tin Ho reached the under-21 singles quarter-finals.
Sophie stars on first international appearance
Bournemouth Sports TTC player Sophie Barcsai performed well at the Hungarian Mini-Cadet Open on her first international tournament at the age of eight.
England line-up revealed for Team World Cup
Four teenagers feature in a 10-strong England squad for the ITTF Team World Cup at the Copper Box Arena.
Whitgift and London Academy lead Jack Petchey winners
Whitgift School and London Academy were double victors at the Jack Petchey London Schools Table Tennis Team Finals.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood back from brink
Round Two of the Handicap Knock-Out Cup produced its usual mix of close matches and surprises but it was Second Division Brotherhood H who produced the performance of the Round, coming back from the brink of defeat to beat Division Three Windsor Penguins 5-4.
Braintree League: Netts might hold key
Netts A may be too far behind to capture this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League title, but they could still have an effect on its destination.
Leicester & District: Another KP whitewash
Knighton Park’s first team have started the second half of the season in Division One of the Leicester and District League very much by hitting the ground sprinting when they recorded another 10-0 victory, this time against Desford Village.
Chelmsford & District: Cole fires as Liberal sink leaders
Chelmsford A have taken the lead in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Urban continue to impress after strong win at BATTS
Urban’s pursuit of the British League title continued in strong fashion as they picked up a superb victory at BATTS. The unbeaten league leaders faced... Continue reading
Urban look to extend lead at top of British League
The turn of the year has been and gone, and with that, the Premier British League begins to heat up. Three rounds of fixtures in... Continue reading
Bat and Chat in Pontefract!
As part of the Castleford and Pontefract League Be TT project a new Bat and Chat session started today at Pontefract Squash Club. The new... Continue reading
Berkshire Schools Individual TT Champs Entry Forms
BERKSHIRE SCHOOLS INDIVIDUAL TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 Date: Sunday 18th February 2018 Time: U11/U13 Events 9.30am, U16/U19 1pm Venue: Kingfisher Table Tennis Club, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley,... Continue reading
Hugo’s making table tennis friends in high places!
Teenager Hugo Ursell is the Ping Pong Persuader – and he’s been spreading his influence in the corridors of power!
Here’s a grand Nationals ticket offer!
Anyone who has bought tickets to the Team World Cup can claim a 50% discount on tickets to the PG Mutual Nationals - and we're throwing in two England matches for free!
Governance Review update
The Independent Review Panel leading the Table Tennis England governance review has issued guidance concerning the anonymity of responses to the online questionnaire.
China completes Team World Cup squad
China has finalised its squad for the Team World Cup at the Copper Box Arena next month - and the women's world No 1 has missed out.
Siraj clinches memorable hat-trick at East Midlands 4*
Shayan Siraj won his third successive Junior 4* event and Anna Hursey took two titles at the East Midlands 4* at the weekend.
Braintree League: Liberal pair top averages
The reason for this season’s closer than expected title race in the Braintree Table Tennis League can be seen in the end-year individual averages.
Leicester & District: KP start new year in style
It was something of a slow re-start for the second half of the season in some divisions of the Leicester & District League but both Knighton Park teams in Division One were soon in the thick of things.
Clacton & District: Ocelots win marathon tie
The Clacton & District League’s Division Three Handicap Challenge competition is beginning to take shape with Nomads Ocelots, Brotherhood G and Brotherhood J all recording hard-fought wins this week.
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star (CD 27/01/18)
Spring is on it way! The STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis is taking place on 17/18 February 2018 at Blackpool Sports Centre. Click here for... Continue reading
Extra tickets available for Team World Cup finals
A limited number of additional tickets have been released for the Team World Cup finals day next month.
Make every minute count in 2018!
Playing table tennis in the workplace could form part of a campaign to encourage Brits to be more active.
Paul’s a top-10 hit
Paul Drinkhall makes an appearance in the International Table Tennis Federation's top 10 best points of 2017.
New year, new opportunity: Join one of our coaching courses
Are you motivated by helping others to get more out of table tennis? If so, we have a number of coaching courses around the country which could be perfect for you!
Sam Walks into the top 100
Sam Walker is at a career high No 80 in the world on the first rankings list of the new year - and has vowed to do all he can to go even higher.
Braintree League: Defending champs looking strong
Once again Liberal A, champions for the last two years, lead the way at the mid-season break in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Panthers in charge
With the players of the Clacton & District League taking a well-earned rest over the Christmas and New Year period, there’s time to reflect on the season so far - and what is yet to come.
Leicester & District: Unicorn sitting pretty
It is impossible to imagine a scenario in Division One of the Leicester & District League anything other than Unicorn defending their championship title.
Braintree League: Relegation scrap is tight
The fight to avoid relegation from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League is turning into one of the tightest battles for many years with six of the 11 teams in the division separated by just 10 points.
Plenty of highlights in 2017
Relive all the best moments on and off the table in our review of 2017.
Governance questionnaire now live
The online questionnaire which forms the latest part of the independent review into the governance of Table Tennis England has now gone live.
Senior Ratings event at Sycamore
The Sycamore Academy has opened entries to a Seniors 1* Ratings tournament on January 28.
Buy Nationals tickets and see England for free!
Tickets to the PG Mutual National Championships are now on sale - and each one comes with a FREE ticket to watch England Leopards men and women in action.
Chairman’s Message – December 2017
I would like to take the opportunity of this Christmas greeting to thank all our table tennis friends for their ongoing support, enthusiasm and commitment for the past 12 months.
It’s time to enter the ELCC
Entry is now open for the English Leagues Cup Competitions - the oldest domestic competitions in the Table Tennis England calendar.
Inclusivity advice for clubs
Table Tennis England has published a new case study on How to Make Your Club Inclusive.
Countdown to Pride of Table Tennis regional awards
The regional winners of the Pride of Table Tennis Awards will be announced in the new year, with the shortlist for the national awards to follow.
Good practice guides published for clubs and leagues
Table Tennis England have recently been working with clubs and leagues to develop some best practice guides for sharing amongst the table tennis network/community.
Club and Volunteer Conference is well received
Table Tennis England delivered the most recent in a series of Club and Volunteer Conferences at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday December 9.
Chelmsford & District: Calleja hits top form
Division two is in the spotlight this week in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. The 5-5 draw between Chelmsford C and Hatfield Peverel saw Peverel’s Dave Calleja hit top form.
Clacton & District: Walton C relieved
For a team with long-established top-flight players, it's been surprising to see Walton C flirting with the prospect of relegation in Division One of the Clacton and District League.
Las Vegas Jack-pot for Hunter-Spivey!
Jack Hunter-Spivey produced a superb performance in Las Vegas to win gold in the men’s class 5 singles at the PTT US Open, while there were two other individual medals and two in the team events.
Braintree League: No stopping Felsted
The Felsted RBL C juggernaut rolls on – and even Shirley Carroll, who is a cut above most in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League, could do nothing about it.
Hicks and Mabey take Bath titles
Sam Mabey and Hannah Hicks won the main singles events at the Bath Grand Prix as the series reached its halfway point.
Milton Keynes League: Sasaki still supreme
Premier Division Week 12 round-up Champions Greenleys Monarchs will need to make some new signings in the January window if they are to hold on... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Kwok edges thriller
Although, inevitably, much of the focus of top class local table tennis will be in the higher divisions, occasionally a touch of class will occur lower down, as it did in the Division Four Leicester & District League catch up match between Knighton Park VII and Nomads II.
Bath Grand Prix day one report
The Bath Grand Prix took place at Bath Arena, Sports Training Village at the University of Bath on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of December.... Continue reading
Governance review: Questionnaire opens next week
An online questionnaire which forms part of the consultation and independent review into the Governance of Table Tennis England will be opened on Wednesday (December 20).
Ormesby Junior 2*: Webster wins title on home ground
Ormesby’s Adam Webster was the winner of the Junior Boys' Singles in the Ormesby Junior 2 Star Open Table Tennis Championship at the Ormesby Club in Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Saying a #BigThankYou to our volunteers
This Sunday, Table Tennis England will be joining organisations all over the country to say a #BigThankYou to the unsung heroes who give so much back to their communities through volunteering.
World Cup VIP tickets – the perfect Christmas gift!
Watch Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall go full circle as they urge England supporters to get their Team World Cup tickets.
Five pick up two medals each at Spinners 2*
The first Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star of the 2017-18 season took place on 26th November at the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham.
Obituary: Table Tennis England Vice-President Tom Honey
Table Tennis England Vice-President Tom Honey has died at the age of 93.
Braintree League: Stuttering Liberal under pressure
Another 10 points for Rayne A and some surprising points dropped by Liberal A have tightened up the top of the table in the Braintree Table Tennis League to just two points.
N-ice victory for Doran at BATTS
Chris Doran was the winner as table tennis players made light of the bad weather to ensure the BATTS Super Series tournament was a success.
Payet leads the way at Finlandia Open
Denise Payet was the best English finisher at the Finlandia Open, ending in 16th position, one ahead of Karina Le Fevre.
Clacton & District: Ratcliffe on the Mark
Only three points separate Brotherhood F and Brotherhood H in third and fourth places in Division Two of the Clacton & District League and their encounter this week appropriately finished all-square.
Daybell & Co head for bright lights of Vegas
A small but select squad will represent the British Para Table Tennis Team at this week’s PTT US Open in Las Vegas (December 13-15), the final tournament of the 2017 season.
Leicester & District round-up
The pile up of league matches is being attacked with all divisions having a goodly number still to play with 37 postponed matches recorded by the end of the scheduled weeks in the first half.
Milton Keynes League: Alan ‘Cherry on top’ of the Premier
Premier Division – Week 11 Round-up “We’re playing Sasaki for the 3rd time already and it’s not even Christmas!” MK Spinners Tim Cheek was heard... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Davison ends Lloyd’s run
Maldon A’s Trevor Lloyd - the outstanding player so far in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League - tasted defeat for the first time this week.
New Be TT Social League to start at Hilton TTC Bolton
A new Be TT initiative is set to start in the New Year at the Hilton TT Centre, Bolton. The new Social league has been... Continue reading
Stockport TT Academy launch New Gewo Pairs League
As part of new projects within the Table Tennis England’s Be TT programme, Stockport Table Tennis Academy recently launched their new Social Gewo Pairs League.... Continue reading
Home success at Halton 2*
There was a good entry to the latest Halton 2* tournament, with contingents from North East, Derbyshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire, Leicester and North Wales travelling to the Select Security Stadium Widnes.
Spinners dominate NCL top division at home venue
Horsham Spinners A dominated in Division 1, with both Zach Hodges & Sam Watts winning 10/10 and Ollie Michell winning 6/10
Davidson doubles up at Spinners 1*
The first Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners 1 Star of the 2017-18 season attracted a full entry of 28 players, although two pulled out on the day.
YOUR chance to play at Team World Cup venue!
Do you want to emulate the top players in the world by showcasing your table tennis skills at the Copper Box Arena?
China set to bring strong squad to London
China has named virtually the strongest possible squad for the Team World Cup in London in February.
Governance review update
The Independent Review Panel leading the Table Tennis England governance review has met in full for the first time.
Heaton Bat and Chat session
As part of the new Table Tennis England ‘Be TT’ programme a new Bat and Chat session has been developed at Heaton Tennis and Squash... Continue reading
Bath Grand Prix draw revealed
Mike O'Driscoll and Hannah Hicks lead the field at the Bath Grand Prix - the fourth stop of this year's circuit.
Olympic legend impressed by BPTT set-up
UK Sport Chair and Olympic rowing legend Dame Katherine Grainger paid her first visit to the British Para Table Tennis training base at the EIS in Sheffield.
County Championships: Lancs over-60s lead way
A strong looking Lancashire lead the County Championship over-60 Division 1A after the first round of fixtures played at Carlton Le Willows when all counties played four matches.
Braintree League: No happy ending for the Netts ‘come-back kids’
When Netts E lined up for their Braintree Table Tennis League handicap cup match against Black Notley F, they were carrying 95 years of inaction... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Vincent’s starry, starry night
With four teams starting to become detached at the bottom of Division One of the Clacton and District League, the battle to avoid the dreaded... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Baker bags a hat-trick for Knighton Park
There was a relatively easy decision to make this week for the Player of the Week award in the local on-line newsletter, Top Spin, when... Continue reading
Adewale takes his chance at Cippenham
Fourth seed Adeoye Adewale took full advantage of top seed Tom Maynard’s withdrawal to triumph in the Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open Championship.
Chelmsford & District: Lowman scores a fine hat-trick
Division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League saw a number of stand-out performances this week. Sam Lowman led the way. He impressed... Continue reading
East Bridgford team scoops sports award
The hard work and dedication of the East Bridgford Boys’ table tennis team has not only brought reward, value and recognition to the boys and their school, it has also brought value to the Rushcliffe area of Nottinghamshire the school represents.
Urban top British League following Ormeau triumph
Urban became the outright leaders of Premier British League with a superb 6-2 win at Ormeau. The two sides topped the league table after two... Continue reading
Jarvis stopped by third seed at World Juniors
Tom Jarvis reached the singles last 32 at the World Junior Championships in Italy - and went one round better in the mixed doubles.
Pacesetters set for Premier British League showdown
The two early pacesetters of the Premier British League will meet this weekend in the third round of the season’s action. Ormeau and Urban have... Continue reading
Uni of Nottingham steal the show at the BUCS Championships
During two days of high quality competition, University of Nottingham retain their title of most successful table tennis institution in the UK with four golds,... Continue reading
Craig nets top award
British Para table tennis player Craig Allen has won Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sports Partnership Disabled Sportsperson of the Year in a ceremony which took place... Continue reading
Wise words from the world’s top players!
The best players in the world have come together to ask for your support in next February’s Team World Cup finals to be held in... Continue reading
Go VIP at the TWC!
We are delighted to announce the release of our VIP packages for the Team World Cup. Make your memories that bit more special by purchasing... Continue reading
Independent Review Panel members announced
Table Tennis England announces that following an open recruitment process, three individuals from within the sport have been appointed to represent the views and interests... Continue reading
Braintree League: Race for promotion is on!
The race for promotion from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League twisted one way and then the other in the space of a... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Searle finds his form
Andy Searle had something of a mixed season last term in the Leicester and District League and just struggled a little by his standards in... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Superb 10-0 win for Maldon A
Having hit the headlines last week it’s Maldon A who take the top billing again in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Robbie puts smile on Swallows’ faces
With seven straight defeats, it’s been a torrid start for Windsor Swallows in Division Three of the Clacton and District League. But they were able... Continue reading
A golden opportunity for Evie
Evie Collier has been awarded a prestigious place on the inaugural Women’s Coach Internship Programme (WCIP) to be piloted at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonweath... Continue reading
Get a members’ discount at the World Ping Pong Champs!
The World Championship of Ping Pong returns to Alexandra Palace, London, January 27-28, 2018, with Table Tennis England members offered up to 33% off tickets!... Continue reading
Draw for Bristol Junior 4* Announced
The draw for the SGS College Bristol Academy Butterfly Junior 4 star Open Table Tennis Tournament can now be downloaded on the link below.
End of the road for England at Spanish Open
The three remaining English players were knocked out of the Spanish Open today, all losing to higher-ranked opponents.
Trio through at Spanish Open
David McBeath, Kelly Sibley and Luke Savill have qualified for the main draw at the Spanish Open.
Don’t miss the Team World Cup finals!
We're down to the last 500 tickets for the Team World Cup finals - make sure you don't miss out on seeing the champions crowned!
England matches complete trio of Copper Box events
England men and women's European Championships double-header on February 27 will be staged at the Copper Box Arena.
Daish beaten by seed in Portugal
Matthew Daish reached the main draw of the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open, where he was beaten by the seventh seed.
Your chance to become a Pride of Table Tennis judge
It's nearly time to decide the worthy winners of our annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards - and we are looking for volunteers to help us with the judging.
Check out the latest edition of The Winning Edge!
Some great features on coaching at all levels of the sport are featured in the latest issue of our coaching magazine The Winning Edge.
Three-month countdown to the Team World Cup!
With the Team World Cup only three months away, England No 1 Paul Drinkhall is hoping a big crowd can cheer England to success at the Copper Box Arena.
Para ace Craig shortlisted for sports award
British Para table tennis player Craig Allen has been shortlisted as Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sports Partnership Disabled Sportsperson of the Year.
Governance Review update
The members of the Independent Review Panel (IRP) which will lead Table Tennis England's Governance Review will be announced before the end of this month.
Still time to put yourself in the Bath running!
There is just under a week to get your entry in for the Bath Grand Prix, the fourth stop on this season's circuit and the final event of 2017.
England squad named for World Schools’ event
Charles Read Academy and Whitgift School will represent English Schools' Table Tennis at the International School Sport Federation (ISF) World Schools' Table Tennis Championships next year.
Braintree League: Liberal win could prove crucial
The first crunch match in the Braintree Table Tennis League has gone the way of the champions Liberal A.
Clacton & District: Maximum for tenacious Martin
There are few players in the Clacton & District League who show more grit, determination and enthusiasm in their play than long-serving Division One player Martin Edwards.
Leicester & District: You can’t keep a good man Downes!
Alec Downes started playing table tennis many years ago before taking a rest to pursue other interests. A few years ago he was advised to start playing again in order to build up leg muscle strength to reduce arthritic hip pain.
Chelmsford & District: Jacob prevents Maldon clean sweep
Last year’s champions Maldon A are in third place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. They ran out convincing 9-1 winners against OCs A after Trevor Lloyd and John Poysden had both won their three singles encounters.
County Championship: Sussex hold narrow advantage
The first round of fixtures in this season’s Veterans’ County Championship Division 2C was recently played at Batts TTC with all counties playing two matches.
Gemma is a top volunteer
Gemma Mckay has been presented with her Young Volunteer of the Year Award at Littleton TTC.
European Championships draw revealed
England's men have been drawn against Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, while the women will face Greece and Norway in the first round of fixture for the 2019 European Championships.
Indian fightback stuns top English pair
Paul Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford were stunned by a comeback from Indian pair Sharath Kamal Achanta & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran at the Swedish Open. Things looked... Continue reading
Vote for Paul in ITTF Star Point Award!
Paul Drinkhall has been nominated for one of the ITTF's top awards - and the winner will be decided by a public vote.
Whose point is this?
Social media has been busy discussing this rally during the recent German Open match between Timo Boll and Lin Gaoyuan of China.
English trio knocked out in Stockholm
English interest in the singles at the Swedish Open ended today with defeats for Andrew Baggaley, Paul Drinkhall and Tom Jarvis - but Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford reached the main draw of the doubles.
Become a volunteer at the Team World Cup
How to apply to become a volunteer at the 2018 Team World Cup.
Club opening up its new home
The Weald Table Tennis Club in East Sussex are holding a free open evening at their new home.
Brilliant Jarvis demolishes Gao Ning
Tom Jarvis picked up the biggest win of his career as he sunk world No 43 Gao Ning to top his group at the Swedish Open.
County Championship: Bucks leading close race
The first round of fixtures in this season’s Veteran County Championship Division 2B was recently played at St Neots TTC with all counties playing three matches.
Golden Perry reigns in Spain
Martin Perry teamed up with Raimondo Alecci from Italy to win gold in the men’s class 6 team event at the PTT Spanish Open in Alicante.
Jarvis notches big win in Sweden
Tom Jarvis saved two match points as he beat a higher-ranked player from the host nation on day one of the Swedish Open.
Braintree League: Chan on fire for big upset
Victor Chan produced the win of his career and the shock of the season in the Braintree Table Tennis League when he beat reigning men’s singles champion Brandon Crouchman.
Clacton & District: Liam leads way for Lynx
Young Liam Harris is proving a force to be reckoned with in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, producing a fifth unbeaten performance of the season in Nomads Lynx's drawn match with Nomads Caracals.
Chelmsford & District: Gooday sets tone for whitewash
Results of 10-0 are rare in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. However, an in-form Chelmsford A powered to a convincing 10-0 win over Danbury A to go top of the table.
Leicester & District: All hands to pump for KP
Full marks to the Knighton Park second team in Division One of the Leicester & District League when captain, Karen Smith, found herself a lone competitor due to holidays, injury and car breakdowns against league leaders, Unicorn firsts.
Gold rush for England at Home Countries International
Josh Bennett, Naphong Boonyaprapa and Gemma Kerr were double gold medallists as England dominated the Home Countries International in Guernsey.
Irish eyes smiling after historic Ormeau whitewash
Ormeau celebrated Premier British League's arrival in Northern Ireland in style as they moved to the top of the table with an 8-0 whitewash of North Ayrshire.
Bardsley and Gidney reach quarters in Hungary
Charlotte Bardsley and Megan Gidney reached the quarter-finals of the Cadet Girls' Doubles at the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open.
Bryant and Bolton dominate Tipton Grand Prix weekend
Craig Bryant and Emily Bolton both capped off a satisfactory weekend, as they added to their band 1 wins with victories in the men’s and... Continue reading
Double wins for Baldry and Weatherby at Tipton
Day one of the Tipton Grand Prix was particularly advantageous to players competing for victory in multiple competitions, none more so than Carl Baldry and... Continue reading
England juniors miss out in Hungary
Four England teams competing at the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open missed out on places in the knockout stages, despite some good results.
Drinkhall run ended by world No 9
Paul Drinkhall had his moments against world No 9 Kenta Matsudaira of Japan before his run in the German Open was ended in the last 32.
New panel will oversee tournaments
The Tournaments Committee and Calendar Working Party have combined into one new group.
Urban aiming to take down champions
Premier British League returns for the second weekend of action this Saturday, with all eight teams jockeying for position at the start of the campaign.
Drinkhall silences home crowd to book last-32 spot
Paul Drinkhall is through to the main draw at the German Open thanks to a 4-3 win over a host nation opponent.
Young Leopards knocked out in Hungary
England's juniors have seen their interest in the individual events at the Hungarian Youth Open brought to an end.
Pitchford and Drinkhall top groups in Germany
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford both won their groups at the German Open to advance to the knockout stages.
Nominate your shining lights for a Torch Trophy Trust Award!
If you know an outstanding volunteer who is worthy of national recognition, then now is the time to nominate them for a Torch Trophy Trust Award.
Win Team World Cup tickets!
Welcome to the Be Inspired ITTF Team World Cup 2018 competition page!
Free Table Tennis in Westbury for Cadets and Juniors
Thanks to Satellite Club funding from Wiltshire & Swindon Sport, the West Wilts Table Tennis Organisation are now offering free coaching for cadets and juniors... Continue reading
Walker digs deep for thrilling victory
Sam Walker saved five match points on his way to victory in his first match at the German Open.
Another smashing year for Ping!
The Ping! festival clocked up more than 1.5 million visits to public tables in towns and cities across England in 2017.
Braintree League: Rayne E remain unbeaten
Rayne E are slowly establishing themselves as one of the favourites for promotion from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Development League off to busy start
The Leicester Development League, effectively the junior league, has had its first session with 38 teams of youngsters involved at the Leicester Grammar School.
Clacton & District: Tight at the top
Division Two of the Clacton & District League is proving as tight as was predicted pre-season, with three teams at the top currently separated by just two points - and with two other teams only a handful of points away having played a match fewer.
Chelmsford & District: Hatfield Peverel stay top
The two top teams met this week in the third division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and it was Hatfield Peverel B who beat Maldon B 6-4 to stay top.
Hee’s a hero with silver in Slovakia!
Joseph Hee secured a brilliant silver medal at the Slovak Cadet Open, despite not being seeded.
Walsh misses out on Youth Olympics spot
Ethan Walsh missed out on a place at the Youth Olympic Games in a strong European qualifying event in Split.
Drinkhall ends T2 with whitewash win
Paul Drinkhall ended his T2 campaign on a high with a 5-0 victory over Sweden’s Mattias Karlsson, but neither he nor his Team Rossi colleagues could reach the Grand Finals.
Walker falls to Korean in last 16
Sam Walker's run at the Belgium Open was ended by Korea's Kim Donghyun in the last 16.
Tipton GP draw released; enter now for Bath
Karina Le Fevre is going for a hat-trick of Grand Prix wins this season when the circuit stops off in Tipton.
Walker into last 16 as McBeath and Ho exit
Sam Walker is the last English player left in the Belgium Open, having reached the last 16.
Junior National Cup date change
The Junior National Cup has been moved to a new date to prevent a clash with an international schools' event.
Grant allows Ely club to move and expand
Ely Table Tennis Club have recently been granted £9,600 from Sport England, to aid the expansion of their club and encourage new people into the participation of sport.
Table Tennis England offering Apprenticeship chance
Table Tennis England is offering a big opportunity to young people who want to build a career in the sport.
New schedule proposed for PG Mutual Nationals
The PG Mutual National Championships is set to be better than ever in 2018, with an improved schedule and presentation planned, giving players and spectators the best possible experience.
Book your place on our latest Club Conferences
Bookings are now open for the next in a series of Club and Volunteer Conferences, in Manchester and Newmarket.
Knighton Park’s Volunteer of the Year
David Morley has been an absolute stalwart as far as the Knighton Park Table Tennis Club is concerned in Leicester.
Three Leopards move through in Belgium
David McBeath and Tin-Tin Ho have joined Sam Walker in the main draw of the singles events at the Belgium Open in De Haan.
Team World Cup tickets now on general sale!
If you are looking to get your hands on the hottest tickets in the table tennis world, then today is the day!
Inaugural England 9-13 Squad revealed
The first members of the England 9-13 Squad have been named, with 12 boys and eight girls making the line-up.
Siraj and Wong take Stockton by storm
Yorkshire’s Shayan Siraj and Jasmin Wong dominated the 50th Tees Active Stockton on Tees Junior 4 Star Championships at Thornaby Pavilion.
Four golds for Para GB in Belgium
Gold for Paul Karabardak (men’s class 6 singles), Lucie Bouron (women’s class 1-3 singles), Martin Perry and Conor McAdam (men’s class 6 team) and teenagers Billy Shilton and Joshua Stacey (men’s class 9 team) were the highlights of a successful PTT Belgian Open for the British Para Table Tennis Team from a total of 14 medals won during the three-day competition.
Super Pitchford sinks top-10 ace
Liam Pitchford picked up two superb victories in the latest round of Champions League matches, including sinking world No 10 Wong Chun Ting.
New Satellite Club at Pontefract Squash and Leisure Club
As part of the Table Tennis England new Be TT programme a new Junior Satellite Club has been established at Pontefract Squash and Leisure Club.... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Barker kick-starts OCs’ cup win
The Handicap Knock Out Cup should theoretically give all sides an equal chance of winning and not surprisingly it remains the best supported of the Cup Competitions run by the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
New Junior Table Tennis League
As part of the new Table Tennis England Be TT programme a new Junior League has started at Dewsbury League Table Tennis Centre at Heckmondwike.... Continue reading
Braintree League: Rogers digs in to sink champ
Rayne A’s Hector Rogers sprang the surprise of the season so far in the Braintree Table Tennis League when he overcame reigning men’s singles champion Brandon Crouchman.
Clacton & District: Hume leads Lions to victory
Nomads Lions made it five wins out of five with a 6-4 victory over Walton C to continue their unbeaten start to the season in Division One of the Clacton & District League.
Leicester & District: Thringstone bag thrilling draw
There was a thrilling 5-5 draw in Division One of the Leicester & District League in a resumption of activity after the first cup week which saw no matches as there are not enough entries these days.
County Champs: Notts Vets make strong start to defence
The first weekend of this season's Veterans' Premier Division was held at Ashford TTC with all county teams playing three matches and it was reigning champions Nottinghamshire who were once again the form team.
English County Schools’ Team Competitions – North
Entry forms are now available for the following North of England English County Schools’ team competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11,... Continue reading
How your club could help us nurture talent
The search for elite players of the future could be coming to a table tennis club near you!
It’s Pride and joy as volunteers are honoured
Dozens of hard-working and dedicated volunteers have been recognised in the local stage of the Pride of Table Tennis Awards.
Medal delight for Harry and Jenny
Harry Fairchild led the GB efforts with a brilliant gold medal at the European Open for athletes with Down’s Syndrome – while there was a bronze for Jenny Turner.
Ping Pong Parlours are top of the shops!
Norwich has joined the growing Ping Pong Parlour revolution, with the city’s Castle Mall encouraging shoppers to pick up a bat and have a game.
Coaches CPD at Ackworth School
Coaches from the North of England enjoyed the opportunity to observe and analyse both the Ackworth Talent Development Centre and England Youth Squad players and... Continue reading
Golden duo lead Para squad to Belgium
The British Para Table Tennis Team is sending a 19-strong squad to the PTT Belgian Open in Sint-Niklaas from October 28-30.
Big guns have London in their sights
The field is taking shape for the 2018 ITTF Team World Cup in London - and the schedule of play has now been revealed ahead of tickets going on general sale on November 1.
Independent Review Panel Chairman appointed
Table Tennis England is delighted to announce the completion of a key milestone along the Governance Review consultation timeline, the appointment of the Chairman of Independent Review Panel (IRP) and the commencement of the next stage, the appointment of IRP members.
Thakkers keep Cippenham awards in the family
Cippenham Table Tennis Club celebrated the 21st anniversary of the opening of the purpose-built table tennis centre with a party and awards presentation.
Home success at Halton 1*
There was a good entry with contingents from North East, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Leicester and North Wales travelling to the Select Security Stadium Widnes.
Braintree League: No upsets in cup
The opening round of the team and restricted cups in the Braintree Table Tennis League proceeded smoothly in a straight line. In every match, it was the higher-placed team that won.
Chelmsford & District: Danbury A set pace
Danbury A (26 points from four matches) and Chelmsford A (21 points from three matches) are the early leaders in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Buzzards look for better things
The opening fixtures have been unkind in the extreme to Windsor Buzzards in Division Two of the Clacton & District League.
Fire team blaze a trail to glory
A FireSportUK team were certainly on fire as they won a table tennis tournament in Germany.
Watch Pitchford vs Yujia Zhai in the Champions League
Liam Pitchford picked up a good 3-1 win in the latest round of the European Champions League.
After 58 years’ service, Colin Clemett retires from TOC
After an extraordinary 58 years and more than 200 meetings, Colin Clemett has retired as Secretary of the Technical Officials Committee.
Clacton & District: Metcalf stars in tough win
Brotherhood G maintained their unbeaten start in Division Three of the Clacton & District League but their 6-4 victory over Nomads Caracals was their toughest match to date.
Emily’s artistry earns design prize
Fitting 41 flags on a table tennis ball has earned Emily Ireland top prize in the Aerobic Table Tennis design a ball competition.
Awards success for two Corby clubs
Corby has proved itself a hotbed of table tennis with Corby Smash and Corby Town TTCs both honoured at the town’s recent sports awards – and Smash also picking up a prize at the Corby Business Awards.
Chelmsford & District: Excalibur put OCs to sword
Writtle Excalibur A are resounding 9-1 winners in division two.
New faces join our competitions team
Carol Miles and Alex Mercer have joined the competitions and events team at Table Tennis England.
BATTS and Urban make fast starts
Essex-based side BATTS were the big winners on the opening weekend of the Premier British League.
Braintree League: Netts shade battle of top two
The first meeting of the season between two of the top teams in the Braintree Table Tennis League produced an evening of fluctuating fortunes.
PG Mutual Nationals to be held at Copper Box
Team World Cup venue to host Nationals - plus dates, venues and selection policies are released for our major events.
Leicester & District: Sportsmanship thrives in big clash
The eagerly awaited clash between the top two in the Leicester & District League’s Division One resulted in a 6-4 victory for defending champions, Unicorn, who defeated Knighton Park.
Two out of two for Le Fevre
Karina Le Fevre took the women's singles title at the Crawley Grand Prix to make it two out of two this season.
Bennett and King lead Crawley winners
After an exciting day’s play in the second Grand Prix of the season, we have our winners of the Crawley GP banded events. Men’s Band... Continue reading
New teams, more matches – Premier British League is back!
Back for a 39th season, Premier British League prepares to take a greater limelight than ever.
Workshop designed to help clubs
Coaches and club officials in Berkshire are being invited to a workshop designed to help get youngsters into the sport and give them a great experience.
ITTF Team World Cup ticket prices revealed
The prices have been set for ITTF Team World Cup 2018 tickets, which go on general sale on November 1.
Congratulations to Ping! Personality winner Peter
Peter Thompson is our Ping! Personality of the Year - read about his dedication to the initiative.
Squad named for Home Countries International
England have named a 13-strong squad for the Home Countries International Championships in Guernsey next month.
Table tennis to be cut from School Games
Table tennis will no longer feature at the School Games from 2018 after the Youth Sport Trust decided to change the make-up of the event based on a government-commissioned review of the Games.
Table tennis has key role in Games
Table tennis was a big part of the National Junior Games, which took place at the Stoke Mandeville complex and were attended by 130 participants.
Walsh aims to reach Youth Olympics
Ethan Walsh has a chance to seal a place at the Youth Olympic Games.
Four new faces in this season’s England Youth Squad
An England Youth Squad of 19 has been named for the 2017/18 season, with four players in the set-up for the first time.
CPD Session at Ackworth School
Please see details below of a fantastic opportunity for coaching CPD at Ackworth School on Tuesday 24th October involving the England Youth Squad and Ackworth... Continue reading
Braintree League: Pacesetters stopped in tracks
Black Notley B and Liberal C had both started the season with three straight wins, which, as the two main challengers to Rayne E’s run to the title last season, was no great surprise.
Clacton & District: Kestrels upset odds
Windsor Kestrels, considered by some to be one of the pre-season relegation favourites in Division One of the Clacton & District League, upset the odds this week with a tight, hard-fought and ultimately impressive 7-3 victory over Walton C.
Leicester & District: Brown’s notable treble
There were two outstanding individual performances in Division One of the Leicester & District League including a terrific maximum from Arnesby’s Ian Brown.
Chelmsford & District: Hume hat-trick spurs win
Three players notched up hat-tricks in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League this week. However, only one of those players - Sam Hume was on the winning side.
Walker runs ends in quarter-finals
Sam Walker turned in some impressive performances to reach the quarter-finals of the Polish Open.
No unlucky 13 for Gofton
For some the number 13 is unlucky but the 13th Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 star was a good event for David Gofton, winning both the Cadet and Junior Boys titles.
Charity event at Stockport TT Academy
It was with great pleasure that Stockport Table Tennis Academy once again held a pre- season tournament and fund raiser on Sunday 17th September, assisted... Continue reading
Impressive Drinkhall adds to Boll scalp
Paul Drinkhall turned in some eye-catching performances to send Team Rossi top of the T2 APAC league in Malaysia.
A qualified success for four in Poland
Four England players made it through the qualifying groups of the Polish Open to reach the knockout stages.
Under starter’s orders for next Club Conference
The next stop in our series of Club and Volunteer Conferences will be at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday 9th December 2017.
Watch Pitchford vs Boll in the Champions League
Watch Liam Pitchford take on Timo Boll as Hennebont face Dusseldorf in the European Champions League.
Discounted flooring offer for clubs
Here's a great chance for clubs to get a fantastic deal on the flooring used at the Europe Youth Top 10 event in Worcester, courtesy of Stag.
Vecko delighted as GB build towards Tokyo
One year after winning two gold medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games the British Para Table Tennis Team has enjoyed its most successful European Championships in the modern era.
Three umpires get Commonwealth call-up
English umpires Harry Jutle, John Mackey and Tom Purcell have been selected to officiate at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.
GB trio are pure gold!
It was a golden end to the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia for the British team today as Paul Karabardak, David Wetherill and Martin Perry took gold in the men’s class 6 team event.
Exclusive members’ discount on Team World Cup tickets!
Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets for the ITTF Team World Cup - and benefit from our 15% membership discount offer.
Entries open for Tipton; Crawley draw released
The draw for the Crawley Grand Prix is now out - and entries are open for the next stop on the 2017/18 circuit in Tipton next month.
Silver and bronze for GB at Euros
The British team won two medals in the team events at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Lasko, Slovenia.
Rio ace needs help in leukaemia fight
Members of the table tennis family are being urged to join the ITTF and Table Tennis England in helping to fund life-saving treatment for a Rio Olympics heroine.
Braintree League: Felsted aim to bounce back quickly
Felsted RBL C are clearly determined that their stay in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League will be a short one.
Daybell delight as medal is guaranteed
It proved to be lucky 13 for Kim Daybell as he and Ashley Facey Thompson beat the world team silver medallists Russia 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of men’s class 10 team at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Lasko, Slovenia.
Champions lose ground as Burton excel in WBL
Defending champions YHL dropped three points to stand in third place after weekend one of the Women’s British League at Kettering.
Sponsorship boost for Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Newton Aycliffe-based Ebac.
Chelmsford & District: Remembering Linda Hales
The Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Committee are deeply saddened to inform you of the death of Linda Hales - who as Linda Barrow was the Chelmsford & District League Ladies Singles Champion in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
Choong and Bardsley among stars at Cippenham
The new table tennis season has got under way with another hugely successful Cippenham Junior 4-Star Open.
Mixed start for GB in team events
After the success of the singles competition it was a mixed start to the team event for the British team at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia.
Clacton & District: Favourites cannot be separated
The two pre-season favourites for promotion met in an early encounter in Division Two of the Clacton & District League and, appropriately, the match between Lawford and Brotherhood H finished with honours even.
Leicester & District: Lancaster takes out big opponents
One of the best individual performances locally for some time, and one that was awarded the “Performance of the Week”, came from Arnesby’s James Lancaster in Division One of the Leicester & District League when his team beat Thringstone 9-1.
Hereford has a great new venue
Hereford County Table Tennis Association has recently agreed the use of Point 4’s indoor futsal arena in Hereford as a table tennis tournament venue.
Davies leads historic 1-2-3 for Britain
Paralympic champion Rob Davies retained his men’s class one singles title at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia but Will Bayley had to settle for bronze.
Bribar duo top VBL standings
Bribar St Neots Saints and Bribar Failand lead the men’s and women’s Premier Division standings respectively after the first weekend of the Veterans’ British League.
Leicester & District: Rebecca shines in debut thriller
Only one result through from Division One of the Leicester & District League this week so far but it was quite a match with the final result a fitting 5-5 draw.
GB step up their medal hunt
Eleven British players including Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies are still in contention for medals in their respective classes at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Lasko, Slovenia.
Braintree League: Difficult start for Rayne
Relegation from division one could be one of the more interesting conundrums in this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League.
Davies leads British charge
Paralympic champions Rob Davies and Will Bayley and Kim Daybell stood out on a good first day for the British team at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Lasko, Slovenia.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood turn heads
Brotherhood J produced the most eye-catching result in the opening round of matches of the new Clacton & District League season with a first-ever league victory, a 9-1 success in Division Three over Windsor Swallows.
Watch Drinkhall’s latest T2 APAC matches
Paul Drinkhall faced Vladimir Samsonov and Joo Sae-hyuk in his latest round of T2 APAC fixtures.
Last chance for FREE membership
Table Tennis England's exclusive promotion, offering free membership to players who join First Utility is coming to close.
Braintree League: Challengers start well
The two teams who ran Rayne E close last season have set out their stall as likely challengers in division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Top trio make good start
Almost a full house of results in Division One of the Leicester & District League in the first week of the new season, when only Unicorn’s second team needed to postpone.
Everything to play for after JBL opening weekend
More than 200 junior players took centre stage as the first weekend of Junior British League kick-started this season's action.
Payet picks up Bronze in Slovenia
Payet earned Bronze in the Junior Girls Team event at the Slovenian Junior Open, in an otherwise uneventful competition for the English players.
Corbyn praises Brighton Table Tennis Club
Jeremy Corbyn has visited Brighton Table Tennis Club to see their work with refugees and young people with learning difficulties.
QUIZ: Can you name these Olympic winning nations?
Test your Olympic table tennis knowledge by naming all the Olympic medal winning nations since 1988.
Pride of Table Tennis Spotlight: Barbara Bayford
As we enter the last three days of the nomination period for this year's Pride of Table Tennis awards, we put the spotlight on one of last year's regional winners.
McCarthy retires from Wandsworth League
Ian McCarthy has organised table tennis across South London for more than 50 years, but has now decided it is time to retire from organising the sport.
British squad ready for European Para Championships
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies head a 16-strong British squad that will compete in the European Para Table Tennis Championships.
Young Ambassadors Blog: My trip to Camp Monroe
Simon Price is one of Table Tennis England’s Young Ambassadors. Here, Simon speaks about his recent involvement with Camp Monroe in America
England win final play-off matches
England finished on a high at the European Championships in Luxembourg as both men's and women's teams won their final matches.
McBeath seals double win for England men
England men racked up two wins but there were two defeats for the women in the positional play-offs at the European Championships.
Governance Review stage one consultation opens
The open consultation period on Table Tennis England’s Governance Review has begun.
Players react to ITTF multi ball trial
The ITTF has tested a new multi ball system where players used multiple balls during a match and not just one.
Two out of three for England in Luxembourg
England's men won their final group match at the European Championships, but the women's team were narrowly defeated by familiar foes Slovenia.
Last few days to nominate your local heroes!
It’s the last week of nominations for the Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2017 – so make sure you don’t miss your chance to nominate a deserving volunteer.
New Social TT Club in Keynsham
Keynsham Table Tennis Club opens its doors for it’s grand opening tomorrow night. The club will meet every Friday evening 6pm-8.30pm and the cost per player... Continue reading
Mixed day for England at the Euros
England's women got their European Championships campaign off to a positive start in Luxembourg today, but there was double disappointment for the men.
Twinning ways at BATTS!
Members at BATTS TTC in Harlow could be forgiven for thinking they are seeing double as no fewer than four young sets of twins are learning the sport at the club.
Could you join our competitions and events team?
We are looking for new full-time team members with a background in table tennis.
Clacton & District: Panthers remain team to beat
In the absence of Old Moore, Paul the Octopus and Madame Arcati, it’s been left to the Clacton & District League’s resident pundit and his trusty crystal ball to consider the possibilities for the new season which begins on Monday 18th September.
Mitchell dominates Hunts 2*
The 2017 Hunts 2 Star, sponsored by Alconbury Weald and Jarvis Sports, was a tremendous success.
Braintree League: Dowsett and Wang add strength
Major last-minute signings have spiced up both the top and bottom of division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Unicorn must do without Patel
Division One of the Leicester & District League has been somewhat dominated by Unicorn over the last few years and they still look strong with Lois Peake, George Briskolas and Tim Sheppard leading the pack.
Europe Youth Top 10 champions!
Cristian Pletea, Adina Diaconu, Samuel Kulczycki and Sophia Klee are the champions of the Europe Youth Top 10.
Two medals for GB at Czech Open
There were two medals for the squad of young British Pathway and Development athletes in the team events on the final day at the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava.
Three unbeaten as Youth Top 10 hots up
Three athletes remain unbeaten after day two of the Europe Youth Top 10 in Worcester.
Davies strikes gold in Czech Open
Paralympic champion Rob Davies has taken gold in the men’s class 1 singles at the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava ahead of his bid to win a third consecutive European title later this month.
Pletea shock on day one in Worcester
Nine players remain unbeaten after day one of the Europe Youth Top 10 at Worcester Arena, but there were shock defeats for top seeds Cristian Pletea and Elena Zaharia.
Vulcan Table Tennis Club
Vulcan Table Tennis Club have been really busy developing their links with the local schools across Sheffield. They have established links with Birley Community School,... Continue reading
Over 50’s Table Tennis session at Ponds Forge, Sheffield
A new over 50’s table tennis session that was set up nearly 12 months ago at Ponds Forge, Sheffield has continued to thrive on a... Continue reading
Bennett replaces ill Jarvis for Top 10
Tom Jarvis has had to withdraw from the Europe Youth Top 10 on the eve of the tournament through illness, with Josh Bennett being drafted in to replace him.
Latest news from the Europe Youth Top 10
How to keep up to date with live scores and results from the Europe Youth Top 10 on Saturday.
Weerasinghe, Jarvis get England chance at Europeans
England are sending an eight-strong team to the European Championships, which begin in Luxembourg next Wednesday.
Listen: Legend Ovtcharov hails his ‘favourite’ tournament
Europe’s top player, Dimitrij Ovtcharov, has spoken of his good memories of the Europe Youth Top 10 as England prepares to host this year’s edition of the event.
Braintree League: Teams eye promotion tussle
Promotion to division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League was one of the harder fought battles last season and this year could see a repeat as the season gets under way this week.
English quartet ready for Youth Top 10 test
Four young England stars are relishing the chance to test themselves on home soil at the Europe Youth Top 10.
Golden boy Davies leads young squad
Paralympic champion Rob Davies will prepare for the defence of his European title at the end of September by competing in the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava this week (September 7-9).
South East edge out North East in fight for title
England South East were the overall champions at the end of three days of passionate competition at the School Games.
Leicester & District: No Parking take Tankard
Not for the first time a team from Abbots Road contested the final of the Leicester & District’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard against one from Knighton Park when the latter, by way of No Parking, sported a decisive 15-5 score line against Abbots All Stars.
South East target a title hat-trick
England South East are on course for a clean sweep of boys’, girls’ and para titles after day two of the School Games at Loughborough University.
ITTF makes two key appointments
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has appointed Steve Dainton as Chief Executive and Raul Calin as Secretary General.
All to play for after busy day one
Multiple teams are still in contention after a pulsating opening day's action at the School Games table tennis at Loughborough University.
UKCC Level 2 Course – Garstang, Lancs
Calling all Level 1 coaches! A UKCC Level 2 Table Tennis Course is being held at at Garstang Community Academy, home of Garstang Table Tennis... Continue reading
Schools table tennis enters a new era
A new era for schools table tennis begins tomorrow as the merger between Table Tennis England and the English Schools Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) takes effect.
12BET unveiled as Team World Cup sponsor
12BET has signed a deal to be the Official Betting and Gaming Sponsor of the ITTF Team World Cup 2018.
Who is Arsenal FC’s table tennis champion?
Watch the final match of Arsenal's 2017 Tour table tennis challenge between Granit Xhaka and Reiss Nelson.
Crawley GP entries now open!
Entries are now open for the second stop of this season’s Grand Prix series.
Ball supplier announced for 2017/18 events
The JOOLA Flash 40+ ball will be the official ball at Table Tennis England’s headline domestic events for the 2017/18 season.
Leicester & District: No Parking drive to victory
The summer team handicap competition organised by the Leicester & District League has reached the semi-final stage with two wildly different results.
Braintree League: Netts strengthen their hand
Netts A have put together a strong squad that looks capable of challenging Liberal A for honours in this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League, which starts next week.
Naphong and Anna shine in France
Naphong Boonyaprapa was England’s best performer at the EuroMini Championships in France – while Wales athlete Anna Hursey won the gold medal in her section.
It’s tough for GB in Taipei
Great Britain's players came up against some formidable opponents at the World University Games as they exited the competition in the first knockout rounds.
Table Tennis England begins governance review
The first stage of Table Tennis England’s review into its governance and structures is under way.
Disappointment as English players Czech out
England's interest in the Czech Open ended as all singles and doubles entries bowed out in the early stages in Olomouc.
British men face Germany test at Worlds
Great Britain's men are through to the knockout stage of the World University Games table tennis, but the women's team are out, despite some strong performances.
England to host 2018 ITTF Team World Cup
The ITTF Team World Cup 2018 is coming to London!
Pitchford bounces back from defeat
Pitchford was beaten in a deciding seventh set in his first match but bounced back to win his second match at the Czech Open.
Time to enter Bishop Auckland 2*
Entries for the 12th Bishop Auckland Bribar 2* on October 1 are now open.
Paterson joins British Paralympic Association Board
Table Tennis England Director Dee Paterson has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of The British Paralympic Association.
Sophie’s Pride at club volunteer award
Sophie Richardson is Club Volunteer of the Year at Loop Table Tennis Club – at the age of just 11.
Learn backhand topspin with Liam Pitchford
It's one of his big weapons and helped him to become the Most Valuable Player at the Ultimate Table Tennis League in India.
Fellowship honour for para coach Greg
The British Para Table Tennis Team’s head coach Greg Baker has become an honorary member of UK Sport’s Coaching Fellowship.
Entries now open for Bristol Academy 4* Junior Open Tournament
Entries for the Bristol Academy of Sport and SGS College Junior 4 Star Open Tournament are now being taken. For a downloadable entry form please... Continue reading
Defending champions make flying start
Chris Doran and Karina Le Fevre win the singles events at the Liverpool Grand Prix.
Liverpool Grand Prix day one results
Result sheets and photos from day one of the first Grand Prix of the season at Liverpool.
Drinkhall knocked out in Bulgaria
Paul Drinkhall's interest in the Bulgaria Open was ended at the first hurdle by Japan's Asuka Machi.
Nottingham quartet take on world
Four University of Nottingham table tennis players are spearheading Great Britain’s efforts at the World University Games, which start in Chinese Taipei next week.
Don’t miss out on Plymouth Junior 2* Open!
Entries are closing soon for the Plymouth Junior 2* Open on September 2 and 3.
Club Affiliation opens for 2017/18
Club Affiliation for the 2017/18 season has now opened and it's easier than ever to become part of our family.
Ping Pong Pops Up in Northampton!
The latest addition to our Ping Pong Parlour project has opened in Northampton.
Table Tennis England members agree governance reforms
Table Tennis England’s membership has voted in favour of governance reforms necessary for the sport to comply with the Government’s new Code for Sports Governance.
Rankings dates for 2017/18 published
Find out the monthly dates for publication of the rankings during the 2017/18 season.
Liverpool Grand Prix draw revealed
It's all systems go for the 2017/18 Grand Prix season launch in Liverpool - and the draw has now been published.
EGM: The choices for our future
An update from Sandra Deaton, Chairman of Table Tennis England, ahead of this weekend's Extraordinary General Meeting.
Coaching CPD – learn from the Leopards
Table Tennis England have an exciting CPD opportunity linked in with the upcoming Europe Youth Top 10 being played in Worcester.
Central Essex Sumer League: Reign of Rayne
Rayne A are the 2017 Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League first division champions.
Sign up for one of our new umpires’ courses
If you want to enjoy table tennis from the best seat in the house, now is the time to enrol on one of our upcoming umpires' courses.
Design contest captures youngsters’ imaginations
Youngsters all over the world have the chance to be inspired by table tennis thanks to a new competition.
Oxford Opens a Pop Up Ping Pong Parlour!
Come along to Ping Oxford‘s Pop Up Ping! Pong Parlour at Oxford University Rugby Club, Iffley Road, Oxford. Open each weekday from Monday 7th... Continue reading
Drinkhall clinches big win
Paul Drinkhall hailed his best performance to date as the T2APAC league reached the halfway point.
Wong and Liu find it tough in Hong Kong
Jamie Liu and Jasmin Wong were given a big test at the Hong Kong Junior & Cadet Open.
Leicester League: Aldis is Bus driving force
Group A of the Leicester League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard has been finalised with all matches finished, the two final matches being played side by side and much depending upon the two results.
Drinkhall beaten by Harimoto in T2
Paul Drinkhall was within a couple of points of defeating teenage Japanese star Tomokazu Harimoto in his latest match in the T2 league in Malaysia.
Jarvis heads English quartet for Top 10
Tom Jarvis, Denise Payet, Ethan Walsh and Charlotte Bardsley will take on the best in Europe at next month's Europe Youth Top 10 in Worcester.
Drinkhall sinks Mizutani in last-point drama
Paul Drinkhall beat world No 6 Jun Mizutani 3-2 on the last point of the match as the latest round of the T2 championships got under way in Malaysia today.
EGM update: Fit for the future
An update from Sandra Deaton, Chairman of Table Tennis England, on the way forward to restore funding and review governance.
Survey highlights clubs’ positive vibes
The recent Table Tennis England membership survey has highlighted some fantastic examples of great activity within table tennis clubs.
School Games squads are named
The regional table tennis squads for the School Games at Loughborough University have been named.
Pitchford delight at ‘MVP’ honour
Liam Pitchford admits it was a surprise to be awarded Most Valuable Player at the inaugural Ultimate Table Tennis League in India – but he is “over the moon” about the accolade.
Leicester League: New teams step up
It looks very much “as you were” for the Leicester & District League for the coming season. At the last count with all the expected entries in there will be 57 teams competing, exactly the same number that finished last term.
Indian stunner for champion Liam
Liam Pitchford was named most valuable male player of the series as he helped Falcons to win the inaugural Ultimate Table Tennis league in India.
Drinkhall features twice on Australian Open Top 10
Paul Drinkhall took the number five and number one spots on the top 10 points from the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Platinum Australian Open.
Statement: EGM latest
Sports Minister Tracey Crouch has today released a statement praising the sports National Governing Bodies which have become compliant with the Government’s new Code for Sports Governance.
Sports Minister praises governing bodies for reforms
Sports Minister Tracey Crouch has praised the way national governing bodies have responded in working to become compliant with the new Code for Sports Governance by the end of October.
Pitchford’s Falcons fly into semi-finals
Liam Pitchford's Falcons TTC are into the semi-finals of the Ultimate Table Tennis League after a 17-10 victory over DHFL Maharashtra United in their latest match.
New academy to launch in Plymouth
A new table tennis academy for sixth-form students will open in Plymouth in September.
Welcome Back to John Andrews and Mark Dare
Our South team is pleased to welcome on board Mark Dare and John Andrews in the role of Development Consultants (part time, 1 day per... Continue reading
Birley Schools Championships Sheffield
Table Tennis at the Birley Academy Joe Stamford and Craig Lawrence became Birley Academy and Birley Primary table tennis champions respectively, following an eventful tournament... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland TTC carers’ scheme recognised
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club received Young Carers accreditation from Family Action, The Bridge Young Carers.
Club Conferences head to Fulham and Worcester
Now is the time to book your club's place at one of the best networking and development opportunities in grassroots table tennis!
It’s time to join us for the 2017/18 season!
Membership renewals for the 2017/18 season are now open.
Central Essex Summer League: Chelmsford in charge
With four wins in five matches Chelmsford A look the likely favourites to win the first division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League.
Jarvis beaten by top seed in quarters
Tom Jarvis' quarter-final defeat by No 1 seed Cristian Pletea ended England's interest in the European Youth Championships in Portugal today.
Table tennis event helps Manchester attack charity
The Manchester terror attack has inspired the table tennis community to come together for a fundraising pre-season tournament.
Sport England hail Brighton’s refugee work
Brighton Table Tennis Club’s work that helps refugees integrate into the local community is ground-breaking, says Mike Diaper, Executive Director of Sport England, who visited the club earlier this month.
Four out of five advance at Euros
Matt Leete was defeated, but four English players went through in the singles competitions at the European Youth Championships in Portugal.
Video message from CEO Sara Sutcliffe
Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe speaks to members following the EGM announcement.
Table Tennis England calls EGM
The Board of Table Tennis England has called an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) as it seeks to restore its suspended Sport England funding.
Bennett reaches main draw in Portugal
Josh Bennett won his opening singles match, but there was bad news in the doubles competitions on day six of the European Youth Championships.
Vanishing point: Leon The Magician makes table disappear
Many players might claim to have a 'magic' shot in their lockers to win a difficult rally. But not many can resort to making the table disappear before their opponent's eyes.
It’s an Apsolut triumph for corporate champs!
Apsolut Group emerged victorious in the Corporate Table Tennis finals day.
England boys a top-10 hit at Euros
England's Junior Boys and Cadet Girls both finished on a high at the European Youth Championships with victories in their final matches - the boys ending in ninth place.
Drinkhall cannot inspire T2 victory
Paul Drinkhall showed some good form but his team lost all three fixtures of the second round of the T2 championships in Malaysia.
Tony Chatwin leads the annual honours list
Selfless servants of the sport were honoured at the recent Table Tennis England AGM.
Sweden deny England in last 16
England's Junior Boys were denied a place in the quarter-finals of the European Youth Championships when they lost 3-2 to Sweden.
Leicester & District: Two on top form in Tankard
The Leicester and District League’s summer handicap team competition for the Elbow Tankard reached its halfway group stage with two teams currently standing proud of the rest, one in each group.
England top group despite Poland defeat
England's Junior Boys were beaten 3-2 by Poland in their final group match at the European Youth Championships, but still went through as group winners.
Jarvis stars as England sink top seeds
Tom Jarvis won all four matches on day one of the European Youth Championships in Portugal to help England's Junior Boys to two victories - including over top seeds France.
Keeping Healthy in Heckmondwike!
On Wednesday 12th July to coincide with National Table Tennis Day, Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre in West Yorkshire teamed up with Crowlees C of E... Continue reading
Doran is top of pile in Norwich
Saturday 24th June 2017 saw the inaugural NMG Wensum Norwich 1 Star Table Tennis Competition held at Catton Grove Primary School.
Price is right on form at Cippenham
With three titles the undoubted star of the 19th running of the Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival was Louis Price.
Pitchford’s Falcons off to flying start
Liam Pitchford's Falcons team got off to a winning start in the first ever fixture of the Ultimate Table Tennis league in India.
England ready for reunions at Euros
Both England Leopards men and women will face opponents they met in the qualifying rounds at the European Team Championships later this year.
Watch Paul Drinkhall vs Chuang Chih-Yuan
Paul Drinkhall has been playing in round 2 of the T2apac league in Malaysia.
Two titles for Todd
The fourth and final Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star of the 2016-17 season took place on 2nd July 2017 at the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham. There was a massive entry of 97 entrants for this one, which is probably the biggest ever.
Leo in a good Vein of form
38 players took part in the Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners Veterans 2 Star Ratings tournament in the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham.
Young Ambassadors blog: A fun day building table tennis
Hugo Ursell is one of Table Tennis England's Young Ambassadors. Here, Hugo speaks about his recent involvement in National Table Tennis Day:
Eddie’s steady at Spinners’ Banded event
A full entry of 29 players contested the Second Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners Cadet Banded 1 Star and Circuit tournament.
National #TableTennisDay reaches millions
The sound of table tennis bat on ball reverberated around the country on the fourth National #TableTennisDay.
England’s young stars ready for Euro test
Seven players carry English hopes into the European Youth Championships, which get under way in Guimaraes, Portugal, tomorrow.
Grand Prix entries open for Liverpool
We're revving up the Grand Prix Circuit for the 2017/18 season and are once again heading to Liverpool for the series curtain-raiser. Entries are now open.
A message to all members from Sandra Deaton
I am writing to explain the recent important developments from the AGM.
National Table Tennis Day: Update
The Table Tennis England main event in Manchester will no longer be taking place.
Table Tennis England statement
Table Tennis England confirm funding suspended following AGM vote.
Membership fees for 2017/18 announced
Following approval at the AGM, Table Tennis England's membership fees for 2017/18 have been announced.
Central Essex: Rayne make early running
Early leaders Rayne A scored their third win of the season in the top division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League.
Drinkhall’s Aussie odyssey stands him in good stead
Paul Drinkhall says his run to the semi-finals of the Australian Open has kick-started his preparation for the Commonwealth Games next year.
Historic medal treble for Nottingham
University of Nottingham’s Table Tennis squad won three medals at the European University championships.
Book now for Bishop Auckland Bribar summer camps
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club will be running two camps during the summer.
Be one of a million on #TableTennisDay!
Are you ready to be one of a million people playing our sport on National Table Tennis Day?
We’re looking for clubs to help us nurture talent
Clubs are being given an exciting new chance to play a key role in Table Tennis England’s talent development programme.
Welcome Jenny, Development & Volunteering Officer
We are pleased to introduce a new member of our South team. Jenny Leach takes up the role of Development and Volunteering Officer in London + SE.
Applications open for Satellite Club funding
Table Tennis England is inviting clubs to apply for grants of up to £850, to develop new and creative sessions for young people aged 11-18.
Drinkhall’s run is ended by Samsonov
Paul Drinkhall's Australian Open run was brought to an end at the semi-final stage by Vladimir Samsonov today.
Table Tennis England confirms ESTTA merger
Table Tennis England and the English Schools Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) will merge from 1st September 2017.
Pitchford ready for his Ultimate test
It will be an Indian summer for Liam Pitchford as he competes in the inaugural Ultimate Table Tennis league.
Drinkhall into Australian Open quarters
Paul Drinkhall has beaten Tristan Flore to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Medal delight for England Vets at the Euros
England returned from the European Veterans’ Championships in Sweden with three gold medals and a clutch of other podium finishes.
Will Michell completes hat-trick at Horsham Spinners
There were just 12 entrants in the Horsham Spinners TTC Championships which took place at the club’s base in Forest School.
Drinkhall on top Down Under
Paul Drinkhall beat the world No 28 to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open, where he will face France's Tristan Flore on Wednesday.
Nun can top league’s carnival-winning float
Nuneaton and District Table Tennis League are celebrating a fabulous double after taking first place for the second consecutive year in the 2017 Nuneaton Carnival.
Leicester & District: Woolman is a six-hit
The Leicester & District League’s summer competition got off to a flying start with all four matches played on time and just one maximum across the field when the ever improving Dan Woolman notched six from six for Electric City when they defeated Desford Dynamos 14-6 in Group B, and he gave points away all round.
National Junior & Cadet Leagues: Entries open
The entry process for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2017/18 is now open.
Europe Youth Top 10 – tickets now on sale!
The best young players in Europe are heading to England for the Europe Youth Top 10 – and tickets are on sale now!
2017-18 playing membership fees proposed
The Board of Table Tennis England is proposing to the Annual General Meeting that our playing membership fees will rise for the 2017/18 season.
Every Sport Matters – a new approach to elite sport funding
Table Tennis England is among a group of sports calling on UK Sport to rethink its investment strategy into Olympic and Paralympic sport.
Book your place at our inaugural Annual Conference
Table Tennis England members are being encouraged to book their place at our inaugural Annual Conference on Saturday July 8 which is open to everyone.
Happy 10th Birthday to Haworth Hawks TTC!
It was a busy weekend at Keighley Table Tennis Centre to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the formation of Haworth Hawks Table Tennis Club. The... Continue reading
Download the new TTX app today!
Wish you could play table tennis anytime, anywhere? Well, now you can with the new, cool exciting version of the game – Table Tennis X (TTX)!
Ping! pong at the pier
Lancashire TV, a freeview channel local to the area, recently visited the launch of Ping! in Blackpool.
England impress at Senior Schools event
England earned a clutch of medals, including three individual golds, at the British Senior Schools International.
Five stars get help from SportsAid
Five young stars of table tennis have been awarded financial support under Sport England's Backing the Best programme.
Annual Review 2016/17 published
Table Tennis England's Annual Review for 2016/17 has been published and can be read or downloaded here.
Brown in motion in Horsham
A full entry of 24 players contested the inaugural Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners Cadet Banded 1 Star and Circuit tournament on 24th June.
Central Essex League: Rayne at the double
The Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League is proving to be more popular than ever and for the first time there are five divisions of two player teams with sides from the Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Burnham and Braintree Leagues all battling for honours.
Leicester & District: Clubs ready for Elbow challenge
Fifty one years ago I started a summer handicap competition on behalf of the Leicester & District League in conjunction with John Ellis who was the coaching supremo at the time.
Brighton’s good work highlighted at Euro conference
More than 400 delegates from 40 countries will hear about Brighton Table Tennis Club’s work with young refugees at a European Social Services Conference in Malta next week.
Triumphant Trafford on track
The seventh Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star took place on 11th June at the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill.
Crucial AGM vote explained
Table tennis faces a crucial vote at our forthcoming AGM to secure the funding of our sport for the next four years.
Table Tennis Day harnesses power of Mind
Table Tennis England is joining forces with Mind, the mental health charity, for National Table Tennis Day.
Crawley & Horsham seal double double
Crawley & Horsham retained the two junior titles, while the senior trophies went the way of Nottingham and Warrington at the English Leagues Cup Competitions Finals.
Parents given questionable advice on twitter
A new Twitter page has been offering questionable advice to parents.
Young medallists tell of their pride
Ten young national champions were crowned at the U10-U13 National Championships in Kettering over the weekend. Here, they reflect on their achievements.
Chiang makes it a golden double
Sophie Chiang added the Under-12 Girls' singles to the Under-13 title she won yesterday, while Naphong Boonyaprapa completed a full set of medals from the U10-U13 National Championships.
Twins peak at Nationals; two titles for Liu
Twins Connor and Anna Green won matching Under-11 singles titles and Jamie Liu took two golds on the first day of the U10-U13 National Championships.
Team gold crowns GB’s German campaign
The British Para Table Tennis Team finished the German Open on a high when Rob Davies, Tom Matthews and Paul Davies beat world champions Italy to win gold in the men’s class 1 team event.
GB squad set up medal bids
The British Para Table Tennis Team is assured of at least five medals in the PTT Bayreuth German Open today.
MBE for Pam Butcher in Birthday Honours
Pam Butcher says she is thrilled to be awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, describing it as “the icing on the cake”.
Chiang aiming to defend her title at Nationals
Sophie Chiang aims to repeat last year's feat as the only defending champion at the Under-10 to Under-13 National Championships this weekend.
Crawley & Horsham target ELCC repeat
Crawley & Horsham are aiming to notch a double double at the ELCC finals at Westfield Table Tennis Club in Wellingborough this weekend.
Obituary: Former National Councillor Michael Wilson
Former Durham National Councillor and Chairman Michael Wilson has died at the age of 82.
Ping! 2017 launches in spectacular style
A gloriously sunny day saw hundreds of people, from school children to the elderly, take to the tables and have fun at the National Launch of Ping! 2017 .
Brilliant comeback earns Bayley gold
Paralympic champion Will Bayley and Rio team medallist Ross Wilson won gold today in their respective singles events at the PTT Bayreuth Open in Germany and Martin Perry took bronze.
‘Great Scott’ scoops Brighton title
A total of 32 players took part in the Brighton Veterans 2 Star Ratings tournament in Southwick Leisure Centre.
Para players in medal hunt in Germany
Nine British players including men’s class 7 Paralympic champion Will Bayley are through to the quarter-finals in the singles events at the PTT Bayreuth Open in Germany.
Claire’s Introduction to June 2017 newsletter
Welcome to the June edition of the Club’s newsletter. As always, I hope you find the information and links within this newsletter useful for your club’s development.
Anand and Smith star again at Jack Petchey finals
Aadil Anand and James Smith were again among the winners at the Jack Petchey Schools' Table Tennis Finals, with the eight competition victors representing eight different schools.
Liberal A dominate the Braintree Table Tennis League
The dominance of Liberal A in this year’s Braintree Table Tennis League is reflected in this season’s individual averages in which their four main players all finished in the top eight.
Clacton and District League – AGM report
Clacton and District League's 2017 Annual General Meeting held on 6th June at Clacton's Brotherhood Hall.
Paralympic champs lead squad for Germany
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies head a team of 13 British athletes that will compete in this week’s PTT Bayreuth Open in Germany.
Ping! Events Coming Up This Summer
Ping! is back and bigger than ever, bringing summer outdoor fun and activity to public spaces all over England and promising to make it a great... Continue reading
Golden finish for Para GB in Spain
A young British squad of Pathway and Development players finished the 2017 PTT Spanish Open Ciutat del Prat on a high with Alex Bland and Lee Wilkinson taking gold in the men’s class 7 team event.
Singles bronze for Wong at 6 Nations
Jasmin Wong was England's best performer in the individual event at the Cadet 6 Nations as she took a bronze medal.
England boys take Cadet 6 Nations gold
England boys won team gold and the girls took bronze at the Cadet 6 Nations in the Netherlands.
Bullen leads trio of podium places
Dan Bullen put up a great performance at the 2017 PTT Spanish Open Ciutat del Prat, taking silver in the men’s class 5 singles.
Para trio advance to semi-finals
Dan Bullen (men’s class 5), Alex Bland and Lee Wilkinson (men’s class 7) are all through to semi-finals today in the singles at the 2017 PTT Spanish Open Ciutat del Prat.
Mixed Doubles added to Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Committee has announced that Mixed Doubles has been added to the Table Tennis Olympic programme for Tokyo 2020.
Table Tennis England announces new Board members
Table Tennis England has welcomed Doug Livingstone, Dee Paterson and Mark Quartermaine on to its Board of Directors.
Friday Photos 96: England squads from far off days
This month, we share some very old photos which were loaned to Diane Webb while she was at the World Championships.
Shaw-fire success for Jake!
Jake Shaw was awarded the 2016-2017 Mike Johns Trophy for his performances for Cheshire Table Tennis this season.
Table Tennis England’s #volunteersweek
Table Tennis England has been joining in the Volunteers’ Week festivities across the country.
Building a better experience in clubs and leagues
Table Tennis England has launched Be TT, a new support programme for affiliated clubs and leagues.
McAdam reigns in Spain
Young British Pathway athlete Conor McAdam took gold in the men’s class 6-7 singles in the PTT Spanish Junior (U23) Tournament today in El Prat de Llobregat, with Development athlete Alex Bland taking bronze.
Join us in Blackpool for the Ping! launch
Ping! is back and bigger than ever, with no fewer than 24 communities set to make it a great eighth year of the annual extravaganza.
Case study of establishing a new club- Aireborough Community TTC
Work to establish a new club began in April 2015 as part of the Leeds Priority Zone project. An audit of existing clubs in the... Continue reading
Clubs case study – how to achieve ClubMark
Find out how Halton Table Tennis Club and Ramsbottom Table Tennis Academy achieved Clubmark accreditation.
Chelmsford & District: Bocking seal second
Despite being off the pace for much of the season, Bocking have secured second place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Spanish silver for Bullen and Allen
British Para Table Tennis Team Pathway squad players Dan Bullen and Craig Allen took silver in their respective classes at the PTT Spanish Junior Tournament today in El Prat de Llobregat.
Area Staff Contact Details
Please see below updated contact details for Development Department area team staff, following recent internal re organisation. For enquires related to club & league development please... Continue reading
New Milton TTC hits the mark
New Milton TTC have become the latest in a batch of clubs to complete the Clubmark accreditation process.
New deadline for Jack Petchey Table Donation Scheme
Applications for table tennis packages as part of the Jack Petchey Foundation Table Donation Scheme will now be open until 9am on Friday June 23.
Para GB’s perfect 10 for Spain
The British Para Table Tennis Team is taking a squad of 10 Pathway and Development players to the 2017 PTT Spanish Open Ciutat del Prat and Junior (U23) Tournament taking place in El Prat de Llobregat from June 7-11.
Pettitt among winners at Leics Junior finals
Over 50 players contested the various events in the Leicestershire Junior Championship finals, the organisation of which was headed by Terry Bown with expert assistance from Shirley Pickering, at Knighton Park TTC.
Brilliant Savill is Slovak Junior Open champion
Luke Savill is the Slovak Junior Open champion thanks to a brilliant display in Senec, adding to the team crown won by England earlier in the competition.
Double gold? It’s elementary for Watson
Harry Watson added individual gold to team success and there was an overall title for East Midlands at the Inter-Regional Finals in Kettering.
Six finals, six different winners at Inter-Regionals
Six different regions had cause for celebration as the six team events were played to a thrilling finish at the Inter-Regional Finals today.
All ready for finals at Inter-Regionals
The jockeying for position is over and the teams are ready for tomorrow morning’s finals and play-offs at the Inter-Regional Championships.
England boys win gold at Slovak Junior Open
England’s boys have won gold at the Slovak Junior Open, beating top seeds Germany 3-1 in the final.
Broadcast deal leads to award
Table Tennis England has won a silver medal at the Sport Business Awards for its groundbreaking broadcast partnership with theSPORTbible.
England quartet react to Worlds display
England’s Leopards have been talking about their performance at the World Championships.
Can you better this Liam Pitchford trickshot?
Liam Pitchford has been taking some time out from the 2017 World Table Tennis Championships to take on the TATA Door Trickshot Challenge.
Relentless Ovtcharov sinks Drinkhall
European No 1 is too good for English ace at the Worlds, while Sam Walker & David McBeath are also out, beaten in the last 16 of the doubles.
Bucks coaches invited to join Development Programme
Applications are now being taken for Buckinghamshire's table tennis coaches and mentors to join the Leap Coaching Development Programme.
Cheryl: Why I love volunteering
To mark the start of Volunteers Week, which runs from June 1-7 every year, we talk to regular Nationals volunteer Cheryl McKeown.
Could this be the end of the wooden blade?
ITTF to explore alternatives to wooden table tennis blades.
Weikert re-elected as ITTF President
Germany’s Thomas Weikert has won the ITTF Presidential election, defeating Jean-Michel Saive by 118 votes to 90.
Drinkhall sets up Ovtcharov clash at Worlds
Paul Drinkhall is through to the last 64 of the World Championship singles and Sam Walker & David McBeath are into the last 16 of the doubles.
Gofton and O’Connor shine at Darlington
David Gofton and Anais O'Connor were double winners as the Darlington 2* returned after a year's absence.
England squad named for Cadet 6 Nations
England are sending a squad of 10 to compete at the Cadet 6 Nations in the Netherlands next month.
Walker & McBeath march into last 32
Sam Walker & David McBeath will carry England's hopes into the last 32 of the men's doubles at the World Championships, but Paul Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford are out.
Mason’s Brighton idea becomes reality on i360!
Brighton Table Tennis Club hit another high spot by holding a special exhibition match at the top of the i360 tower in the city.
Good Evans notches best win at Burgess Hill
The sixth Jarvis Sports Burgess Hill 2 Star took place on 28th May at the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill. There were 66 entrants.
Lucy and Ollie among Surrey winners
Under-13, 15 & 18 events for both boys and girls were recently held by the Surrey Table Tennis Association.
Braintree League: Liberal find winning Brand
Once it became clear that Brandon Crouchman intended to play regularly for Liberal A, there was very little doubt where the Braintree Table Tennis League title would end up this year.
Leicester League: Perfect 10 for Wisdish
Seven players contested the Rose Johnson Memorial Trophy, the ladies’ annual handicap singles which has been organised on behalf of the Leicester and District League by Shirley Pickering for several years.
Governance and fees on AGM agenda
Important proposed changes to Table Tennis England’s governance will be tabled at the forthcoming AGM.
World Championships draw revealed
David McBeath will face players from Vietnam and Afghanistan in the group stage of the World Championships in Dusseldorf.
NETTS gain thanks to new lighting
NETTS Table Tennis Club held a successful ‘Lift Off!’ event to celebrate the installation of new LED Lighting at their home venue, part funded by Table Tennis England.
Proposed governance changes on table at AGM
Important governance changes will be discussed at the Table Tennis England AGM on July 8. Here, Chairman Sandra Deaton outlines the proposals.
Table finder partnership launched
Table Tennis England has partnered with ttRadar.com to advertise locations in England where people can play table tennis.
Winning Edge issue six out now!
The latest issue of our coaching magazine The Winning Edge is out now!
Watch the ECQ play-off matches highlights
If you missed the highlights programme from England men and women's double-header play-off ties in Preston on Sky Sports Mix, you can now watch them on our YouTube page.
Can you help Dawson’s cancer fight?
Table tennis enthusiasts are being urged to get behind a fundraising initiative to help a toddler access potentially life-saving cancer treatment.
England quartet ready for Worlds
Read the thoughts of England's players ahead of the World Championships, which start in Dusseldorf next week.
Watson treble at Cheshire Closed
The Cheshire Closed Table Tennis Championships were held at Halton Table Tennis Centre, Select Security Stadium, Widnes.
Braintree League: Netts are comeback kings
Netts B staged a dramatic comeback to claim the Braintree Table Tennis League Team Knockout Cup after staring defeat in the face at 4-1 down in the nine-set final.
Doran and Le Fevre top the Grand standings
Chris Doran won his third overall title and Karina Le Fevre her fourth on a pulsating final day to the Grand Prix series in London.
Bardsley reaches last eight in Spain
Charlotte Bardsley was England’s best performer at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open.
No Grand finale as Jenkins bows out
After 55 event wins and with eight series champion titles under his belt, Ryan Jenkins has called time on his Grand Prix career.
Capital gains for Bolton and Evans in London
Emily Bolton and Callum Evans were celebrating at the double as they won the Band 1 titles on day one of the final Grand Prix of the season in London – clinching the overall series championships in the process.
Vecko hails GB show at Worlds
The British team ended the inaugural PTT World Team Championships in Slovakia on a winning note today as Aaron McKibbin and Billy Shilton won their final play-off match against Slovakia to secure seventh place in men’s class 8.
Three medals for GB at Worlds
The British team took three bronze medals at the PTT World Team Championships in Slovakia in men’s class 1, men’s class 6 and women’s class 4-5.
PG Mutual boss: Why I love table tennis
The boss of PG Mutual, sponsors of the National Championships for the past two years, has been talking about his love for table tennis - and offers our members an exclusive deal.
Obituary: Table Tennis England Vice-President Ray Yates
Table Tennis England’s oldest surviving Vice-President, Ray Yates, died recently at the age of 95.
A ‘Magic’ display at Cippenham!
When Cippenham Table Tennis Club held its annual Club Championships over four evenings in the first half of May, it was Maciej “Magic” Dlogozima who played the starring role.
British team stay in hunt for Para medals
It was another successful day for the British team on day two of the PTT World Team Championships in Slovakia.
Save the date for National #TableTennisDay
National Table Tennis Day is just a few weeks away and we’re enlisting the help of the table tennis family as we aim to get ONE MILLION people playing.
Legend Deng is university guest
Table Tennis legend Deng Yaping was one of the guests of honour at the official opening of the David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham.
Leopards in Swedish warm-up
England will face Sweden next Monday in a practice match ahead of the World Championships.
Good opening day for British Para team
The British team made a good start to the PTT World Team Championships in Slovakia with wins in women’s class 4-5, men’s class 1, men’s class 6 and men’s class 8.
How table tennis balls are made
Have you ever wondered how table tennis balls are produced? Well, now you can find out.
Obituary: John Lawton, International Umpire
Tributes have been paid to International Umpire John Lawton, who has died at the age of 75.
Table Tennis England to support Weikert in ITTF vote
Table Tennis England is supporting Germany’s Thomas Weikert in the forthcoming ITTF presidential elections.
It’s official: Table tennis is all over the world!
Table tennis has become literally a global sport after the ITTF became the first international sports federation to achieve a full house of national associations under its umbrella.
Braintree League: Rayne bag cup double
Rayne have taken the first two cup trophies in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: Rogers is club champion
Knighton Park, the largest table tennis club in Leicestershire and the only one with its own premises catering solely for the sport, held its club finals that produced a new club champion in 15-year-old Jack Rogers.
Para squad in hunt for world medals
The British Para Table Tennis Team will compete in four events in the inaugural World Team Championships in Slovakia starting tomorrow.
Entries open for Junior British League
Entries are now open for the 2017/18 Junior British League season.
May Bank Holiday Training Days in Bristol
Bristol Table Tennis Academy Club are running two half term training days on Tuesday 30th May and Thursday 1st June. It is open to players of... Continue reading
Discover how our talent pathways work
Sport England Club Matters recently visited one of Table Tennis England's Talent Development Centres.
Dr Miriam Stoppard: Why table tennis is great for the brain
Super-agers should consider taking up the game of ping pong, according to TV preseter Dr Miriam Stoppard.
Ping! Liverpool Volunteers Needed
Can you give some time to support PING! Liverpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! is hear again in the City of Liverpool this summer, with 30 outdoor... Continue reading
Young medallists delighted with their success
Read the views of our Cadet & Junior National Champions and medallists to their achievements at Medway Park over the weekend.
Team silver for Davies & Matthews in Slovenia
Paul Davies and Tom Matthews took silver in the men’s class 1 team event on the last day of competition at the PTT Slovenia Open.
Clacton & District: Condors cup glory
Windsor Condors grabbed the Cup glory for the 2017 season with a 5-3 win over Nomads Panthers in the Handicap Knock-Out Cup final held this week at Clacton’s Brotherhood Hall.
Braintree League: Rayne in position to reign
Rayne A have put themselves in a position to become the first team since 2004 to win both the team and handicap knockout cups in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Para squad a six-hit in Slovenia
The British Para Table Tennis Team picked up six medals in the singles events at the PTT Slovenia Open.
Golden treble for Payet as Jarvis defends title
Denise Payet was the star of the day, winning a golden hat-trick at the Cadet & Junior Nationals, while Tom Jarvis retained his singles title.
It’s perfect for 10 quarter-finalists in Slovenia
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies led the way for the British team at the Slovenia Open with Bayley among 10 players through to quarter-finals and Davies already assured of a medal with a bye into the semi-finals.
Walsh and Bardsley take titles
Charlotte Bardsley and Ethan Walsh are the Cadet Singles champions for 2016/17.
New start at Heacham, thanks to grant
A Table Tennis England grant has revolutionised Heacham TTC and allowed them to hold their first official coaching session.
Graham-Adams takes Circuit title
There was a very low entry for the Horsham Spinners TTC Circuit Tournament on April 22, probably due to it being at the end of the Easter holidays. However, the event went ahead with two Bands of seven and eight players.
Walker bows out in Croatia
Sam Walker's run at the Croatia Open has ended in the last 16 at the hands of Germany's Benedikt Duda.
Friday Photos 95: Moore about Carole
Carole Moore was one of our most highly decorated female players gaining honours at national and international level. After she stopped playing Carole went on to become a highly respected coach who has been involved with the development of some of the top players of today.
Young stars ready to shine at Nationals
England’s best young players go head-to-head for glory at the Cadet & Junior Nationals this weekend – and judging by recent results it could be a thrilling competition.
Walker sinks Pitchford to move into last 16
Sam Walker kept up his recent run of good form against Liam Pitchford as he defeated his England team-mate 4-3 in a dramatic match at the Croatia Open.
Last few days to enter Grand Prix finale in London
The Grand Prix series is ready for a thrilling climax in London later this month - and entries will close on Sunday.
Sky broadcast date for play-offs revealed
The latest table tennis highlights package to be shown on Sky Sports Mix will be broadcast on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
Pitchford and Walker could meet in Croatia
Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker have been handed a possible meeting at the Croatia Open, but Sam Mabey and David McBeath have been knocked out.
Harry Jutle’s Blue Badge journey
Table Tennis England umpire Harry Jutle describes his journey to becoming an ITTF Blue Badge Umpire.
King Artur ends Doran’s winning streak
Chris Doran’s streak of winning the last seven Grands Prix he had entered was ended at the Burgess Hill Satellite event at the weekend.
Champ Bayley back on international stage
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies head a 15-strong British squad that will compete in the PTT Slovenia Open in Lasko from May 6-9.
Matthew Syed admits one of his biggest regrets
Everyone has regrets in their life and sporting careers and Matthew Syed is no exception.
Liu and Leete lead English medal haul
Players from various clubs and schools came together under the England flag at the Zagreb Open – with great success.
Is your business up for the Fight?
The search is on for table tennis-loving companies who are up for proving themselves in the heat of battle.
Inter-Spinal Games a great success for table tennis
The annual Inter Spinal Games were again held at Stoke Mandeville over three days and were a great success for table tennis.
RAF duo earn Masters medals
The RAF Table Tennis Association represented the UK at the World Masters Games in Auckland and returned with two medals.
Braintree League: Crouchman bags singles title
Beaten only once in the league this season, Brandon Crouchman confirmed his status as Braintree Table Tennis League’s leading player when he landed the men’s singles at his first attempt.
Chelmsford & District: Hatfield Peverel sign off in style
Hatfield Peverel B, long-time leaders of division three of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League, completed their fixtures with a 7-3 win over OCs E.
Now community groups can get in the Loop
The Loop family is set to get bigger as Table Tennis England launches Loop in the Community today.
Leicester & District: Trophy win for Park
A local event, if not unique then highly unusual, is the Rose Johnson Challenge Trophy organised by the Leicestershire Association that I believe is the oldest competition in this area which, in its early years, went through a couple of changes before settling down to the present format around 50 years ago – that of handicapped teams of four playing each of the opposition one game up to 21, making 16 games in all.
Clacton & District: Eagles leave it late
Windsor Eagles secured third place in Division One of the Clacton & District League - by winning match 10 of their very last game of the season.
Delight for hosts Horsham
Players from the host club, Horsham Spinners TTC, won three of the four bands at the HSTTC Circuit event on March 18 refereed by Ray Crockford. There were 25 entrants from eight clubs, which is a good number.
It’s a pair of (t)wins at ESTTA finals!
Twins Connor and Anna Green won historic titles and there were also victories for brothers Benjamin and Joseph Hee at the Butterfly ESTTA Individual Finals.
English pair knocked out in Slovenia
Sam Walker and Andrew Baggaley saw their interest in the Slovenian Open ended in the last 16.
Baggaley and Walker march on in Slovenia
Sam Walker and Andrew Baggaley are into the last 16 of the Men's Singles at the Slovenian Open, while Luke Savill had one of his best career results in the Under-21s.
Matt wins place on ITTF coaching scheme
National Youth Coach Matt Stanforth has won a place on the ITTF’s 2017 Mentorship Programme.
Wray to go! Katie is at the double
Darlington Table Tennis Academy's rising star Katie Wray won both the Cadet and Junior Girls' events in the recent Halifax Junior 2* Open.
Table Tennis England in spotlight on awards night
Table Tennis England missed out to England Hockey in the National Governing Body of the Year Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards.
Jarvis shines in Slovenia
Tom Jarvis picked up a notable victory to become one of three English players to join 29th seed Sam Walker in the last 64 of the Slovenian Open.
New range of coaches’ clothing launched
Table tennis coaches can really look the part in our new range of quality clothing.
Nominate your club and league heroes
The search is on for the superstars of grassroots table tennis as we open the Pride of Table Tennis Awards for the 2016/17 season.
Who will be crowned ESTTA champions?
Gauri Duhan is the only returning defending champion at the Butterfly ESTTA Individual Championships in Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Cippenham Junior 4*: Hee, Kerr among champions
There were no local winners at the weekend’s third running of the Cippenham Junior 4-Star Championships but, nevertheless, the event was a great success for the local table tennis club, attracting a high quality entry from around the country.
Clacton & District: Hat-tricks for Edwards, Stallwood
Gracie Edwards and Colin Stallwood took the starring roles in the Clacton & District League’s 2017 Closed Championships held at the Clacton Coastal Academy Sports... Continue reading
Patterson double champion in Croatia
Mollie Patterson won both the Cadet and Junior Girls’ titles at the Milenij Open in Croatia.
Braintree League: Four champions in junior finals
Success was shared around in the junior events at the Braintree Table Tennis League’s individual tournament.
Halton League finals night full of surprises
The Halton Table Tennis League held its Finals Night and presentation of trophies in the company of the Mayor of Halton Councillor Ged Philbin (president), Mayoress Rosalin Wong and Karen Tonge MBE (chairman) from the Halton Table Tennis League.
Leicester & District: KP lead roll call of cup winners
The five Leicester & District League Cup finals have all been played. These are graded competitions with the idea of allowing everyone in the league, right down to the bottom division, some sort of chance to be competitive.
Chelmsford & District: Excalibur put champs to sword
The division four Knock Out Cup final in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced a marathon encounter and it was Writtle Excalibur who emerged as sensational 5-4 winners over division four champions Hatfield Peverel.
Euro medals for Bardsley and Payet
Denise Payet won silver and Charlotte Bardsley two bronzes at the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open in Spa. Payet won her medal alongside USA’s Amy... Continue reading
London calling! Grand Prix entries open
The Grand Prix season is set for a dramatic climax in London next month - and now is the time to secure your entry!
Time to enter Fire Service championships
The UK Fire Service national table tennis championships will be held in London next month.
McCallum hails Drumchapel title victory
Champions Drumchapel ended their campaign with a bang as they defeated North Ayrshire 8-0 in the British League Premier Division.
Anais at the double at Bishop Auckland
The final Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 star of the season took place on the 9th of April, with players from as far away as Southampton taking part.
Obituary: Derek Tyler, international umpire
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the recent death of Derek Tyler, a Table Tennis England Vice-President.
English quartet knocked out in Belgium
Charlotte Bardsley and Joe Clark reached the main draw at the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open.
Ping Pong Players Needed for YMCA Bournemouth Fundraiser
YMCA Bournemouth are looking for people to join in with their ping-pong-sing-song event. If you are free on the 5th or 6th of May to... Continue reading
Chance for coaches to take it to the next Level
Table Tennis England is offering coaches the chance to enhance their skills and climb the professional ladder at a Level 3 coaching course later this year.
Step back to the start of table tennis time!
England features heavily in a new ITTF film which looks at the highlights of 90 years since the world governing body was formed.
It’s ‘Mob rule’ at London Academy NJL
The National Junior League at London Academy ended with Moberly B winning the division one gold medal after four days of competition through the season.
Blackpool Ping! Volunteers Needed
Can you give some time to support PING! Blackpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! and the national launch is coming to Blackpool this summer! with 29 table tennis tables... Continue reading
Have you won in our Bribar competition?
Three lucky winners have scooped some great prizes in our Bribar competition, held to celebrate TV coverage of the PG Mutual Nationals.
Island squad looks for helping hand
The Isle of Wight table tennis team are raising funds to compete at this summer’s Island Games.
RAF high-fliers set for world stage
The RAF Table Tennis Association will be carrying the flag – literally – for the United Kingdom at the World Masters Games.
England miss out on top Euro division
England men's ambitions of playing in the top division at the European Championships later this year were ended in Slovakia tonight - while the women's team lost in Spain.
Hectic month at Halton
The last three weeks has seen Halton table tennis players taking part in events round the country.
Braintree League: Punt the marathon man
In an impressive feat of endurance, Dave Punt played in two matches in one evening in the Braintree Table Tennis League – and won five of his six singles, two of them in a rare excursion into division one.
Clacton & District: Top two prepare for cup clash
The Handicap Knock-Out Cup organised by the Clacton & District League started in December last year with 37 teams but now there are just two teams left in the competition - who happen to be the League’s top two sides, Nomads Panthers and Windsor Condors.
Le Fevre hits top 15 in Luxembourg
Karina Le Fevre was the best English finisher at the Luxembourg Open, sealing 15th position out of 70 participants.
Tell us what you want from your sport!
Please take 10 minutes to tell us what you want from your sport and you could win some fantastic prizes, including a training session with the England squad!
Teams battle into ELCC finals
The Zonal Rounds for the ELCC took place in various parts of the country over the weekend of April 8-9. There were some interesting and surprising results and many closely fought matches.
Charlotte rules the airwaves at the Beeb
Up and coming star Charlotte Bardsley was a smash hit at the BBC 5Live studios as she took on Olympian Matthew Syed.
Watch England v Netherlands highlights
If you missed the England Leopards highlights programme on Sky Sports Mix this week, you can now watch it on our YouTube channel.
New Weekly Bristol Butterfly Challengers Competition
New weekly tournament ‘Bristol Butterfly Challengers’ starts April 26th at Bristol Table Tennis Academy. £5 entry with £50 going to the winner each week!! ... Continue reading
Visitors leave England with much to do
England's hopes of qualifying for the top division of the European Championships suffered a double hammer blow as both men an women lost the home legs of their play-offs tonight.
Bishop Auckland high point at Sheriff’s awards
The Durham High Sheriff awards were held at the spectacular Bowes Museum on April 6, with Bishop Auckland Table Tennis club coming away with a prize for their commitment to young people.
Don’t miss today’s LIVE England action!
It's a big day of broadcast action for English table tennis, and here's how you can make sure you don't miss a second!
Chelmsford & District: It’s Maldon’s title
The outstanding team in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League this season - Maldon A - have been crowned champions as expected.
Braintree League: Holders tumble out of cup
The Braintree Table Tennis League handicap cup holders and favourites have been knocked out in the quarter-final of this year’s competition.
Clacton & District: All to play for at top and bottom
With just two weeks of the Clacton & District League season remaining, the issues at the top and bottom of all three Divisions are becoming clearer.
Jack, Ross and Sue take top titles
Ross Wilson and Jack Hunter-Spivey have won the Open singles titles in the standing and wheelchair categories respectively at the 2017 British Para Table Tennis Championships in Grantham.
Leicestershire vets edged out of promotion
Leicestershire’s Veterans second team just failed to gain promotion from Division 2B in the County Championship.
Easter Training Camp in Bristol
Bristol Table Tennis Academy Club are running an Easter Training Camp on the 19th and 20th April 2017. It is open to players of all ages... Continue reading
Awesome foursome claim National Cup titles
Ethan Walsh, Charlotte Bardsley, Naphong Boonyaprapa and Sophie Chiang were the champions at the end of a second day of twists and turns at the Cadet & Under-12 National Cup.
Nine unbeaten at National Cup
No fewer than nine players boast 100% records at the end of day one of the Cadet and Under-12 National Cup in Preston.
Friday Photos 94: Chester Barnes, the great enigma
George Barnes doesn’t have quite the same ring about it but that is how the table tennis player known as Chester Barnes was christened.
Horsham Spinners 2 Star: Worthy winner Wilson
The third Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star of the 2016-17 season at the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham had a lower entry this time of 56 entrants, due mainly to the fact that the Regional Qualification tournaments were happening on the same day across the regions.
Watch out for the England Leopards
Table Tennis is taking over the airwaves next Tuesday with both live and recorded England action available to millions of viewers.
U10-U13 Nationals: Invitations
Invitations to the Under-10 to Under-13 National Championships will be sent out later this month.
Watch the Sky PG Mutual Nationals programme
Here's your chance to watch the 2017 PG Mutual National Championships highlights that aired on Sky Sports Mix.
Coaching course dates announced around the country
Have you ever thought about using your passion for table tennis to help other players get more out of the sport?
Rio heroes headline Para Nationals
Paralympic champions Will Bayley and Rob Davies head the entries for this year’s British Para Table Tennis National Championships which take place at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre this weekend.
‘Honoured’ Payet ready for senior England debut
Denise Payet is relishing her first call-up to the England senior squad for the European Championships qualifying play-offs.
Pitchford and Drinkhall get Games call-up
With exactly one year to go until the Commonwealth Games 2018, Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford have been named in the Team England squad to travel to Australia.
New funding cycle begins
Table Tennis England welcomes the new four-year cycle which commenced on April 1 2017 and runs until 31 March 2021.
Competition: Win great prizes ahead of Nationals TV show!
Table tennis comes to Sky Sports tomorrow night – and to celebrate, we have teamed up with Bribar for a special competition with some great prizes!
Braintree League: Black Notley boost survival bid
Two wins in a row have put Black Notley B back in the driving seat in the fight to avoid relegation from division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Walton a whisker away
Walton D are within a whisker of confirming the Clacton & District League’s Division Three title.
Leicester & District: KP’s perfect tenths
With the Leicester & District League in its final two weeks of “catch-up” time there are, naturally, fewer matches to record but those that are being played make up for the lack of numbers both with excitement and significance, particularly in the lower divisions.
Jarvis and Payet are the perfect champions
Tom Jarvis and Denise Payet both maintained unbeaten records to finish top of the pile at the Junior National Cup.
Chelmsford & District: Bocking hit form
Bocking, who rather unexpectedly occupy the bottom place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League, were the week’s big winners beating Rawreth A 9-1.
Perfect day for trio at National Cup
Two boys and one girl remain undefeated after day one of the Junior National Cup in Milton Keynes.
New competition format set for 2018 launch
Table Tennis England has announced a new competition format will come into effect next season.
Top young players target cup success
Tom Jarvis is top seed for the defence of his Junior National Cup boys' title this weekend, but there will be a new girls' champion.
Nabarro nabs two medals
The second Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star of the 2016-17 season took place on 5th March 2017 at the College of Richard Collyer, Horsham. There were 71 entrants and all events got the minimum of 16 players to qualify for bonus ranking points.
Ping Pong Camden Opens Its Doors!
Ping Pong Camden launches on Friday 7th April at Basil Jellicoe Hall!
PG Mutual Nationals highlights on Sky Sports Mix
Highlights of the PG Mutual National Championships will be shown on Sky Sports Mix next week.
Nottingham quartet in BUCS worlds squad
The University of Nottingham dominates the six-strong Great Britain squad for this summer's World University Summer Games in Chinese Taipei.
Welcome to the latest clubs newsletter
Welcome to the April 2017 edition of the Table Tennis England Clubs newsletter.
Weald win NCL title at Horsham
Weald, Darenth and Horsham Spinners were the winners of the National Cadet League at Horsham.
World rankings overhaul planned
The ITTF is planning a revamp of the way the world rankings are worked out from January 2018.
British League: Drumchapel put one hand on trophy
Drumchapel continue to march on at the front and now top the league with 19 points after this weekend’s match against Cardiff City.
Lancashire Closed Championships – 6/7 May
Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang TTC, Garstang Community Academy on 6th and 7th May 2017. The event... Continue reading
This Girl Can in Weymouth!
A new 8 week course has been set up by the Weymouth and District Table Tennis League aimed at inspiring young women and girls to... Continue reading
Follow Brighton lead and celebrate World Table Tennis Day!
Brighton Table Tennis Club are putting themselves at the forefront of building bridges through sport as part of World Table Tennis Day, which is on Thursday April 6.
New Community Club Opens at Nightingale Academy!
Table Tennis England are supporting Nightingale Academy as they launch a new community table tennis club on Saturday mornings. The club will be open to... Continue reading
Braintree League: Netts ready to move up
Netts C now have one hand and several fingers on the Braintree Table Tennis League division three trophy after dispatching their closest rivals Rayne H 9-1.
Leicester & District: Corey, Jack and Edward take titles
There were no shocks in the additional Leicester Closed Championship events for younger participants with Corey Lancaster winning the Under-11s by beating Alec Wyness 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-4), while Jack Rogers had a similar result in the Under-15s against Abdul Rahman Shaikh, also 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-3).
Success for Pathway Squad in Romania
A squad of young British Para Table Tennis Pathway Squad athletes has added three medals in the Romania Open to the five medals won in the Junior (U23) Open at the PTT RITTO in Cluj-Napoca.
Chelmsford stalwart George Gale passes away
The Chelmsford League Committee are saddened to report the death of George Gale, who became a Life Member of the League in 1977 and who won the Men’s Doubles title in the Chelmsford Championships in 1969 paired with his Rosebery team-mate Steve Conquest.
Clacton & District: Leaders are derailed
Russell Hillier and his Brotherhood D colleagues hit the Clacton & District League headlines for the second time in a month as they set the Division Two title race wide open, taking the last four games of the evening to record a 7-3 win over long-time leaders Brotherhood H.
Trent’s Doran wins the battle of the universities at Nottingham Grand Prix
Former Nottingham Trent University student Chris Doran won the Men's Singles event on the University of Nottingham's own campus as four top English internationals battled it out at the penultimate full grand prix of 2016/17
Nottingham student Harrison takes top honours at Notts Grand Prix
University of Nottingham student Adam Harrison won the top prize on offer on day one of the Nottingham Grand Prix as home comforts helped him secure a surprise title.
Ackworth double up at ESTTA finals
Ackworth School took two trophies as the Butterfly ESTTA team champions were crowned.
Buy your tickets and get to meet the England Leopards!
Here's your chance to get close to the England Leopards at their European qualifying double-header!
Hood and Driver are top class
More than 80 players gathered for the final of the Nottingham Table Tennis Junior League 2016/2017 to see who were going to be crowned champions.
Unstoppable Drumchapel close on title
The British League Premier Division is nearing its end and the table is split into three sections - Drumchapel and Ormesby at the top, Halton trailing at the bottom and the rest in the middle.
Chesterman boosted by SportsAid grant
England Youth Squad member Sam Chesterman has been presented with a £1,000 award from SportsAid.
Teams ready to battle for ESTTA supremacy
There will be plenty of new champions at the English Schools Table Tennis Association team finals in Hinckley on Saturday.
Quartet named in England squad for Worlds
England have named a squad of four players for the World Championships in Dusseldorf in May.
Chelmsford & District: Writtle edge a real thriller
Writtle Excalibur A have battled their way through to the Division Two Knockout Cup final in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League after beating Galleywood A 5-4 in a thrilling semi-final.
Clacton & District: Super-fit super-vets at double
The legs of super-veterans Derek Willis, Paul Meikle and Colin Dearman were made to work hard this week but the three players proved up to the task to record two excellent wins - in two different guises.
Leicester & District: LeButt claims title treble
Andy LeButt, who plays out of Leicester Electricity in the Leicester & District League, was the most successful player of the Leicester Closed Championships, as well as being one of the busiest over the two days of the main events.
Braintree League: Hasler and Gowers in spotlight
Roger Hasler and Tim Gowers are used to finding themselves playing second or third fiddle to their colleagues in the Braintree Table Tennis League. But both had their moment in the sun in their recent matches.
Nottingham Grand Prix draw released
The draw has been made for a strong Nottingham Grand Prix as the series moves towards an exciting climax.
London Academy 2*: Federica finds form
The second London Academy 2 Star of the 2016-17 season took place on February 5th in Edgware. There was a good size entry of 82 players (128 entries).
Wensum TTC National Junior and Cadet League
Sunday 19th March saw the final day of competition in the 2016/17 Eastern Region National Cadet and Junior leagues held at Stowmarket TTC. Wensum TTC... Continue reading
McBeath knocked out by top-100 ace
David McBeath's run in the Belarus Open was ended at the last 32 stage by world No 80 Daniel Gorak of Poland.
BPTT updates – March 2017
It’s been a busy few weeks for the team at British Para Table Tennis, with an open event in Draycott, launch of the new Futures Programme and the squad dominating the Lignano Master Open in Italy!
Norwich and District Junior Championships 2016/17
The Norwich Junior Championships took place on Saturday 11th March 2017 at Catton Grove School, 18 young people took part in what proved to be... Continue reading
Look behind the scenes at Grantham College
A new promotional video showcases the table tennis academy at Grantham College.
Girls get the Premier League experience
It was a day for girls to enjoy all the benefits – both physical and social – that table tennis offers.
McBeath into main draw in Minsk
David McBeath won all three group matches to reach the knockout stage of the Belarus Open in Minsk.
There’s still time to enter the para Nationals
There is just over a week left for entries to the British Para Table Tennis National Championships.
Leopards set for Preston play-off double-header
It’s the first England double-header on home soil for almost three years – and now is the time to buy your tickets.
Andy’s a winner by royal appointment
Andy Bray from Haworth Hawks Table Tennis Club became a worthy recipient of a prestigious Torch Trophy Award last night.
Danny and Ormesby play part in mental health challenge
Mental health campaigner Richard Kirby came up against England international Danny Reed for his latest in a series of challenges.
Highlights from the PG Mutual Nationals
Relive the best of the action from three superb days of the PG Mutual National Championships in Nottingham!
Chairman’s Message – March 2017
I hope many of you had the opportunity to watch the superb table tennis at our recent PG Mutual National Championships at the University of Nottingham. The live internet streaming and coverage of games allowed us to continue and develop these opportunities for using new - as well as existing - forms of media to promote our sport to a wider audience.
Payet tumbles out in Italy
Denise Payet, fresh from winning women's singles bronze at the PG Mutual National Championships, was knocked out in the group stage of the Italian Junior & Cadet Open.
FREE Disability Session in Weymouth
FREE DISABILITY TABLE TENNIS SESSION SATURDAY MARCH 25TH – 2PM TO 4PM ALL SAINTS SCHOOL, WEYMOUTH (DT4 9BJ) The session is open to all groups,... Continue reading
Inter-regionals: Entry deadline extended
The entry deadline has been extended for the Inter-Regional Qualification tournament for the South East.
Time to enter the Community Sport and Recreation Awards!
Nominations are open for an awards scheme which could earn a £1,000 bonus for table tennis clubs and organisations which are the heartbeat of their communities.
North Ayrshire take Main line to victory
North Ayrshire’s Main men came to the fore as the battle of the bottom two in the British League Premier Division was won by the Scottish club.
Braintree League: Strugglers give themselves a lift
Two teams in the nether regions of division one turned in the results of the week in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Chelmsford & District: Four tussle for supremacy
Division three of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League looks set for a grandstand finish. Danbury G lead the way with 118 points from 18 matches - ahead of long-time leaders Hatfield Peverel B (108 points from 17 matches). Chelmsford C (105 points from 16 matches) and Maldon C (103 points from 16 matches) follow next and are both still very much in contention.
Clacton & District: Cream rises to top in cup
The prospect of a cup final between the League’s top teams, Nomads Panthers and Windsor Condors, remains a mouth-watering end-of-season possibility after this week’s semi-final draw kept the League’s two big guns apart.
Leicester & District: Monteiro secures nailbiting win
The semi-finals of the Rose Johnson Challenge Trophy, a four-a-side handicap event organised by the County Association in which every point counts, have been played with one result going to the wire with just one point in it when the dust finally settled.
Friday Photos 93: Diane Scholer’s remarkable career
Diane Scholer is one half of the famous Rowe Twins who were at the very top of English and World table tennis in the 1950s. A perfect pair in doubles, with Diane the left-handed player, and Ros the right-hander.
Blog: Student view on the Nationals
University of Nottingham student Habiba Katsha was impressed with what she saw at the PG Mutual Nationals. Here, she shares here thoughts.
BATTS duo get baptism of fire against leaders
BATTS are the latest club to get the chance to derail Drumchapel Glasgow’s title charge in the next round of British League Premier Division fixtures this weekend.
Walker extends German stay
Sam Walker has signed with German Bundesliga club Grünwettersbach for a further year.
Swaythling Club International English branch meeting
Table Tennis England again kindly hosted the annual meeting of the English branch of the Swaythling Club International on Sunday at the PG Mutual National Championships in Nottingham.
Advantage para players at new club
A new table tennis club opening in Sheffield this week is offering free sessions for athletes with a disability and free coaching for all on its opening night.
More Club and Volunteer Conferences in pipeline
Table Tennis England is planning additional Club and Volunteer Conferences around the country over the next year after two pilot conferences this season were a big success.
Leopards bag a superb double
England Leopards had a superb night in the European Team Championships qualifying campaign as the women won 3-2 in Slovenia and the men overcame Netherlands 3-0 at home.
ETTU chief praises Nationals staging
European Table Tennis Union President Ronald Kramer highlighted the importance of inspiring the next generation and valuing volunteers during a visit to the PG Mutual National Championships.
Bat Testing Evening in Swindon
Sanford Link TTC are hosting a bat test evening this Friday 10th of March at Swindon Academy Beech Ave, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR from 6.30 – 9.00pm For more... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Shead at the treble
Rawreth B have stretched their lead at the top of the second division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League to an impressive 19 points with two more victories.
Clacton & District: Talented trio in treble whitewash
As the Clacton & District League season enters its final weeks Brotherhood D recorded their third successive whitewash win in Division Two to move to within seven points of the top of the table.
Leicester & District: Unicorn close to treble triumph
Unicorn march resolutely towards three out of three championship titles in the Leicester & District League with their three teams, in Divisions One, Two and Five either already there or very near to being so.
Charity serves up a new club for older people
Brendoncare Clubs and Table Tennis England are excited to announce the launch of a new table tennis club for older people in Bournemouth and local... Continue reading
Braintree League: James ends Crouchman’s run
After 38 sets Brandon Crouchman’s unbeaten run in division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League has as last come to an end.
Drinkhalls back in style; Paul and Tin-Tin take singles
Paul and Jo Drinkhall win the mixed doubles, while Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho are singles champions again at the PG Mutual National Championships.
All set for title deciders
Nine matches will decide the destination of five titles on the final day of the PG Mutual National Championships.
Jarvis and Ho take the titles in Nottingham
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho won the Under-21 titles on a pulsating second day of the PG Mutual National Championships in Nottingham.
Saluting our amazing Pride of Table Tennis winners
Our sport’s top volunteers have been honoured at the first Pride of Table Tennis Awards.
Josh Bennett reflects on superb Nationals display
Sussex-born Josh Bennett was one of the stars of the first two days of the PG Mutual National Championships, culminating in him reaching the semi-finals of the Under-21 Men’s Singles.
Day two – top stars take to the table
The big guns are entering the fray as the PG Mutual National Championships enters day two.
Bennett stars on day one in Nottingham
The group matches are over and it’s down to pure knockout after a first day featuring some thrilling matches at the PG Mutual Nationals.
New Table Tennis Community Club Opens in North London!
A new community table tennis club is opening at the JW3 Centre in North London! JW3, Table Tennis England, and Camden Council’s Active All Areas... Continue reading
PG Mutual Championships latest
We're all set for action in the PG Mutual National Championships! The action gets under way in Nottingham at 1pm today, and here's how you can keep up with the latest.
Pitchford thrilled to extend French stay
Liam Pitchford has spoken about his delight at signing a new two-year contract with his club Hennebont.
Karabardak gold leads Italian medal haul
Welshman Paul Karabardak won gold in the men’s class 6 singles at the Lignano Masters Open in Italy today and there were further medals for the British Para Table Tennis Team as Tom Matthews (men’s class 1), Sue Gilroy (women’s class 4-5), Martin Perry (men’s class 6) and David Wetherill (men’s class 6) all took bronze in their respective classes.
UKCC L1 Coach Bursary Available
Table Tennis England and Kent Sport are working in partnership to help individuals from Kent to achieve a UKCC Level 1 Coaching Award. These new... Continue reading
Top players ready to go for Nationals glory
The waiting is almost over and the best players in the country are ready for the PG Mutual National Championships.
Home success at Halton 2*
Following Halton Table Tennis Club becoming a Table Tennis England Talent Development Centre the second in a series of tournaments has been held sponsored by Runcorn Rotary.
Stockdale makes a golden start
Romford teenager Jack Stockdale made a winning start to his international career in Para table tennis by taking gold in the men’s class 10 singles at the Lignano Junior (U23) Open in Italy.
Bush and Esposo win titles at Cippenham
Cippenham Table Tennis Club ran a highly successful open tournament on Sunday and two new winners emerged as previous champions were eliminated one by one.
Birthday bonus as Gofton wins at Ormesby
On his 14th birthday, David Gofton won two of the main events, the Junior and Cadet Boys’ Singles, in the Ormesby Junior 2 Star Open Table Tennis Championships.
Braintree League: Kennard continues fine comeback
It has been quite a comeback season for Derek Kennard in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Well played, Young man!
Division One of the Clacton & District League witnessed a hard-fought battle between the third and fourth-placed teams and, with only four points separating Walton A and Windsor Eagles in the League table, it was no surprise the match ended as a draw with honours even.
Drumchapel take charge with defeat of Ormesby
Drumchapel Glasgow tightened their grip on the British League Premier Division with a vital 5-3 victory over closest challengers Ormesby.
County Championship: Notts hold off determined rivals
Nottinghamshire veterans’ first team took the County Championship Veterans’ Premier Division after a seasons long battle with neighbours and reigning champions Leicestershire in this thrilling event which was played out to a finish at Draycott & Long Eaton TTC.
Leicester & District: Genovese on top form
There have been a number of very good individual performances this week in the Leicester & District League, not least of all John Genovese of Unicorn II in Division Two.
Chelmsford & District: Smallwood on top form for Maldon
Maldon A have pulled even further clear in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. With 11 wins out of 15 matches they are this year’s outstanding team.
Cambridge extend Varsity winning run
Cambridge University won two of the three matches when they played host to Oxford University in the 74th Varsity match at the Cambridge University Sports Centre.
Chamdal takes the consolation prize
Reece Chamdal won the consolation singles, Ruby Chan was a consolation runner-up and Ethan Walsh and Louis Price reached the last 16 of their respective competitions at the Swedish Youth Open in Orebro.
Weerasinghe sinks Pitchford at Swedish event
Helshan Weerasinghe defeated Liam Pitchford for the first time on his way to the quarter-finals of the Safir International tournament in Sweden.
England athletes inspire a generation!
Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Danny Reed and Kelly Sibley and up-and-coming para player Dan Bullen inspired dozens of young players at a special event in Bedford.
Obituary: Brian Savage
Tribute to Draycott & Long Eaton Table Tennis Club's Brian Savage, who has died after a short illness.
McKibbin and Wilson target more glory in Italy
Paralympic medalists Aaron McKibbin and Ross Wilson, who took bronze in the men’s class 6-8 team event in Rio last September, head a squad of 12 athletes representing the British Para Table Tennis Team in the Lignano Master Open in Italy next week.
English interest ended in Sweden Youth Open – for now
England’s contingent of Juniors have been eliminated from the singles and doubles events at the Swedish Youth Open.
Halton are first to get new Clubmark status
Halton TTC has become the first in the country to be awarded the new Clubmark accreditation.
Roger earns reward for lifetime’s dedication
A lifetime of service to table tennis resulted in Roger Gillett, of Bexhill, receiving the Table Tennis England Pride of England South East Contribution to Table Tennis Award.
Win a coaching session with Paul Drinkhall!
Paul & Jo Drinkhall are ready for their big mixed doubles comeback at the PG Mutual Nationals – and to celebrate, we have teamed up with Bribar for a fantastic spot-the-ball competition with some superb prizes.
Women and Girls Event in Dewsbury
Over 150 women and girls took part in a special event on Monday aimed at getting ethnic minority females active in Dewsbury. The event organised... Continue reading
All set for crucial British League clash
League giants Drumchapel and Ormesby will come face to face this weekend for what promises to be a pivotal clash in the battle for the British League title.
Green is the colour for schools squad!
Twins Anna and Connor Green will spearhead the English Schools' Table Tennis Association squad at the Primary Schools' International Championships.
All roads lead to Nottingham!
All eyes are on Nottingham next month as the PG Mutual National Championships is followed by the penultimate Grand Prix of the season - and the Grand Prix standings have now been updated.
Reaction to UK Sport funding decision
Table Tennis England and British Table Tennis are considering further options after an appeal against UK Sport’s decision not to award the sport funding was rejected.
Braintree League: Netts snare top spot
After getting inexorably closer week after week, Netts C have at last taken over the top spot in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Young Walton side looking peerless
It was a week in the Clacton & District League where the leaders of all three Divisions tightened their grip on their respective titles, none more so than Walton D in Division Three who were convincing 9-1 winners over Nomads Ocelots.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon surge clear
Maldon A are looking the team most likely to land the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division title this season.
Leicester & District: KP lead way in cups
It has been an unprecedented year for Leicester & District League cup competitions, five events in all representing the whole gambit of gradings.
Two titles for Moke at Bishop Auckland
The 11th Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 star took place on February 12, and due to the popularity of the events the entry closed over a week early.
Drinkhall knocked out in thriller
Paul Drinkhall took his India Open quarter-final with home hero Sharath Kamal Achanta to the wire before agonisingly missing out 13-11 in a deciding seventh game.
English trio bow out in France
England's trio of Matt Leete, Josh Bennett and James Hobson were knocked out of the team competition at the French Youth Open, despite giving a good account of themselves.
Paul to face local hero in India
Paul Drinkhall is through to the India Open quarter-finals - where he will face the host nation's No 1 player.
Drinkhall digs deep to win in India
Paul Drinkhall found world No 181 Lam Siu Hang a tough nut to crack before securing a 4-2 win to move into the last 16 of the Indian Open.
Leete and Bennett show French polish
Matt Leete and Josh Bennett reached the last 16 of the Junior Boys' Doubles at the French Open - and both also reached the main draw of the singles.
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 18/19 Feb 2017
The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis, taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park... Continue reading
Walker joins Drinkhall in last 32
Sam Walker is through to the main draw at the Indian Open in New Delhi after completing a 100% record in the group stage.
Drumchapel march on at top of British League
The Senior Premier Division of the British League moved into the second half of its season this weekend and Drumchapel and Ormesby continued their dominance.
ELCC entry deadline is fast approaching!
Next Monday (February 20th) is the closing date for the four competitions which make up the ELCC - Wilmott Cup, J M Rose Bowl, Carter Cup and Bromfield Trophy.
Full draw revealed for PG Mutual Nationals
The full draw for all competitions at the PG Mutual National Championships, including Under-21 and Doubles events, has been confirmed.
Bellway building a happy workforce through table tennis
Bellway's East Midlands division has served up an innovative new spin on team building at its Leicester office.
High standards at Worcestershire Schools competition
The junior Worcestershire schools individual table tennis competition was held at St Egwin’s school in Evesham and the players provided some great table tennis.
Drinkhall ready for India test
Paul Drinkhall is aiming to live up to his status as sixth seed as he joins Sam Walker at the India Open.
Chelmsford & District: Saxby takes title
26 year-old Ross Saxby is the 2017 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Men’s Singles champion. He was crowned champion on Monday night at the Old Chelmsfordians Club in Chelmsford.
Get set for the return of PING!
Table Tennis England has confirmed it will be expanding Ping!, the street table tennis project this summer, for the eighth consecutive year, thanks to £250,000 of National Lottery and Government funding.
County Championships: Yorkshire’s awesome foursome
Yorkshire Cadets completed their fourth successive county championship premier division title at Wellingbourough at the weekend and completed a double for the county who had also won the junior premier division earlier in the season.
Unbeaten St Bede’s claim Halton schools title
Spread over two weeks, the Annual Halton Primary Schools Table Tennis Competition took place at Select Security Stadium, Halton Table Tennis Centre, organised by Community Coach Frank James with volunteers from Halton Table Tennis Club.
Braintree League: Liberal strengthen grip
For the past two seasons matches between Liberal A and Netts A were the ones that decided the destination of the Braintree Table Tennis League title.
Clacton & District: Treble joy for birthday boy
Jack Haylett sacrificed his 19th birthday partying to turn out for Windsor Kites in Division Three of the Clacton & District League - and celebrated by notching up a first-ever League treble, a hard-earned hat-trick in his side’s drawn encounter with Windsor Swallows.
Collier eliminated despite Swiss victory
Evie Collier was eliminated in the group stage of the Swiss Open despite picking up a good victory over the host nation’s Celine Reust.
Savill sunk in decider
Luke Savill was edged out in a seven-set thriller in his first match at the Czech Youth Open.
Leicester & District: Pettitt building a big reputation
By the far the biggest individual success story of this season centres around the youngster, Adam Pettitt, playing for Electricity III in Division Two of the Leicester and District League.
Doran and Hicks crowned Bath Grand Prix champions
Read a full report from day 2 of the Bath Grand Prix. Chris Doran and Hannah Hicks were triumphant taking home the singles titles.
Kawai & King rise to the top on day 1 in Bath
Catch up on all the action from day 1 at the Bath Grand Prix, where Ryota Kawai and Yolanda King took the main prizes.
PG Mutual National Championships broadcast revealed
Table Tennis England has agreed broadcast rights deals with two of the UK’s biggest broadcasters this week in a new sign of the sport’s resurgence.
Table Tennis England shortlisted for NGB of the Year
We are proud to announce that Table Tennis England has been shortlisted for Governing Body of the Year at the BT Sport Industry awards.
Leeds Bat and Chat Activator Course
As a result of several new partners joining the Leeds Bat and Chat programme a second Activator course was held yesterday at Armley Leisure Centre.... Continue reading
Leeds School League Finals
The 2016/17 Leeds schools league play off finals took place last night at Cardinal Heenan RC Secondary School. The competition which was initially played in... Continue reading
PG Mutual National Championships draw revealed
The country's top players now know who they will play in the Men's Singles or Women's Singles at the PG Mutual National Championships.
King is majestic as YHL rule WBL
YHL enjoyed an unbeaten weekend 2 to seal the Women’s British League, Premier Division title and the Butterfly Bowl.
Shilton and Matthews join performance squad
European medallists Tom Matthews and Billy Shilton have been named in the British Para Table Tennis Performance squad for 2017.
Clacton & District: Tournament has new-Found champion
Nineteen-year old Jonathan Found came of table tennis age as he produced a series of top-class performances to become the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Singles Tournament champion for 2017.
Braintree League: Sible upset the formbook
It was certainly the result of the week and quite probably the result of the season in division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon hit the summit
Maldon A are the new leaders in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League with 86 points. They powered to a 9-1 win over Chelmsford A - with Alex Abbott and Trevor Lloyd both staying unbeaten.
Leicester & District: KP open up a lead
Undefeated Unicorn are beginning to fall behind with their fixtures in Division One of the Leicester & District League while challengers Knighton Park make hay to take a six-point lead at the top after another 10-0 victory.
New Table Tennis Sessions at Holcombe Sports Club
Due to the popular demand of Social Table Tennis sessions in Bury, new weekly social sessions will start at the end of February 2017. The... Continue reading
Book your place at Club and Volunteer Conference
Booking is now open for the next Table Tennis England Club and Volunteer Conference on Sunday February 26, 2017.
Win tickets to the PG Mutual National Championships!
The PG Mutual National Championships are taking place on March 3rd - 5th in Nottingham and we're giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to all three days!
Table Tennis England welcomes Sport England investment
Table Tennis England is looking forward to introducing more people to the sport after Sport England award it £8.29 million of funding over the next four years.
England Leopards find out their play-offs fate
The England Leopards men's squad will face either Slovakia or Estonia, whilst the women's squad will face either Spain or Switzerland.
Jarvis and Weerasinghe out at quarter-final
Tom Jarvis reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural European U21 Championships in the men's singles and in the men's doubles with partner Helshan Weerasinghe.
Bath Grand Prix draw announced
The Grand Prix series returns to Bath on 11th & 12th February. Read an indepth preview and check the event draw here.
Tin-Tin’s unbeaten run continues
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin have progressed through to the last 16 of the European U21 Championships.
Friday Photos 92: Photos of Alan Cooke
This month Alan Cooke is featured. Not only one of the best players England has produced but he must now be rated as one of England’s finest coaches.
Ho makes light work of European U21 group
Tin-Tin Ho is off to a winning start in Sochi for the U21 European Championships.
ISA – National Table Tennis Review
The inaugural ISA Table Tennis competition took place on 1 February at Sherfield School in Sherfield on Loddon. Fourteen schools entered the competition, which featured... Continue reading
Chairman’s Message – February 2017
Within the next week, Table Tennis England will find out how much public funding we have been awarded to promote and develop our sport for the next four year cycle.
Welcome to the February clubs newsletter
The latest edition of Table Tennis England’s clubs newletter is now out. Dear Clubs, Welcome to the first Clubs newsletter of 2017! As always,... Continue reading
HB Villages support Table Tennis
Specialist supported housing developer HB Villages has teamed up with Table Tennis England to engage in a new initiative aimed at promoting the sport to... Continue reading
Jo Drinkhall ready for Nationals comeback
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jo Drinkhall will make her playing comeback at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Table Tennis partnership working in Sheffield
Three hundred school children were recently introduced to table tennis in the presence of the Lord Mayor – councillor Denise Fox, the head teacher of... Continue reading
Winners from Spinners as hosts shine
It was a great day for Horsham Spinners as they took six medals – three of them gold – at their own Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star at the College of Richard Collyer.
Trio head to Russia for first Under-21 Euros
Tin-Tin Ho, Helshan Weerasinghe and Tom Jarvis carry English hopes into the inaugural European Under-21 Championships, which start on Thursday.
Chelmsford & District: Hume dominates on day of upsets
There were shocks galore in this year’s M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Championships played at Hylands School, Chelmsford over the weekend.
Witheford stars at Worcestershire Schools contest
The senior Worcestershire schools individual table tennis competition was held at St Egwin’s School in Evesham and the players provided some fabulous table tennis.
Clacton & District: Murray keeps up maximum run
Brotherhood H took a significant step forward in their push for promotion from Division Two of the Clacton & District League with an important 7-3 win over Brotherhood I.
Braintree League: Brooks shows How it’s done!
For the second week running one of the four players who entered 2017 unbeaten in the Braintree Table Tennis League has had his record taken away from him.
Leicester & District: Unicorn whitewash
Unicorn, reigning Leicester & District League champions, finally got their Division One second half up and running with a scintillating 10-0 victory over the luckless Knighton Park second string, who had the top two teams to contend with in succession.
Baggaley reign comes to an end
Andrew Baggaley's two-year hold on the World Championship of Ping Pong was ended in the last 16 at Alexandra Palace today.
Northamptonshire Sport Workplace Championship
On Monday 23rd January Northamptonshire Sport launched their workplace competition programme with a table tennis competition at Westfield Table Tennis Club. Ten teams attended on... Continue reading
Welcome to the latest Ability Clubs Newsletter
The January 2017 edition of Table Tennis England's Ability Clubs newsletter is now out.
ESTTA champions still in the mix
Current champions Harefield Academy (London West) - Under 19 Girls, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Lancashire) - Under 16 Girls and Great Wood Primary School (Lancashire) - Under 11 Girls still cling on to their title as reigning Butterfly School Team National Champions following play in the eight Zone Finals.
Corby Smash Super League
A high quality field featuring no fewer than four of the top 40 players in England contested the latest Super League tournament to be played... Continue reading
England slump to defeat in Athens
England Leopards endured a disappointing night in Athens as hosts Greece won their European Qualifying tie 3-0 tonight.
British Para Championships entries open
Entries are now open for the British Para Table Tennis National Championships (the Michael Hawkesworth Championships).
Bristol Academy Junior 1* cancelled
With regret we have to announce that due to lack of entries the Bristol Academy Junior 1 Star Tournament due to be played on Sunday February 12 is cancelled.
Register For Berkshire Schools Individual Championships
Berkshire Schools Individual Table Tennis Championships 2017 Date: Friday 10th February 2017 Time: 5pm to 8pm Venue: Kingfisher Table Tennis Club, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU Closing... Continue reading
Register For Berkshire Schools Individual Table Tennis Championships 2017
Date: Friday 10th February 2017 Time: 5pm to 8pm Venue: Kingfisher Table Tennis Club, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU Closing Date: Tuesday 7th February 2017 Organiser: Raj Patel, Berkshire... Continue reading
London and Ellenborough top of the class in JBL
London Academy held off a fast-finishing Cliffedale Chandlers Grantham College to claim the Junior British League Premier Division title, while Ellenborough pipped Burton Uxbridge to retain their Girls' Premier crown.
Braintree League: Rare defeats for champions
Paul Davison and Peter Hayden, who between them have won the men’s singles nine times in the last 10 years, slumped to surprise defeats on successive days in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Penguins give Wildcats a fright
Promotion-hopefuls Nomads Wildcats were made to fight all the way in their match this week with Windsor Penguins in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, emerging narrow 6-4 winners.
Leicester & District: Golden oldies still going strong
With two octogenarians in the side Nomads V in Division Five are the oldest team in the Leicester and District League, despite having a ‘mere’ 72 year old as their third player in Mick Harvey.
Chelmsford & District: Cole and Johnson target titles
It’s that time of the year again and the 2017 M&G Investments Chelmsford Closed Table Tennis Championships take place from 7pm on Friday.
Leopards to return to Stoke for Euro tie
England Leopards are returning to Stoke for their next home European Championships Qualifying tie - and tickets are now on sale.
Bath filling up fast!
The Grand Prix circuit arrives in Bath next month - and entries have been pouring in.
Table Tennis England appeals UK Sport funding decision
Table Tennis England has appealed against UK Sport's decision not to award the sport funding for the 2020 Olympic cycle.
Read our latest coaching magazine
The latest edition of our coaches magazine is now available to read online.
Baggaley makes case for WCPP defence
Andrew Baggaley is aiming to make it a hat-trick of World Championship of Ping Pong titles at Alexandra Palace in London on the weekend of January 28 and 29.
Injured Pitchford blown away by Zhou
China's Zhou Yu was too strong for England's Liam Pitchford in the last 32 of the Hungarian Open today as the Englishman pulled out after three sets.
Congratulations to our champion volunteers
More than 200 volunteers have been nominated for the Pride of Table Tennis Regional Awards.
Major events partnership opportunities
Here, Mark Taffler, Head of Commercial at Table Tennis England, outlines partnership and sponsorship opportunities at Table Tennis England's major events.
BATTS keep up good form in SBL
It was an exciting weekend for the British league with all six clubs putting in a strong performance for their first match of 2017.
Pitchford through but Walker out in Hungary
Liam Pitchford is through to the knockout stages of the Hungarian Open in Budapest, but Sam Walker and Helshan Weerasinghe have been eliminated.
Carlisle TTC opens its doors
Carlisle TTC is now open, sessions based at the Methodist Central Hall, Market Street, Carlisle right in the heart of the town centre, run every... Continue reading
Harefield seal thrilling double at Jack Petchey finals
Harefield Academy, Burlington Danes Academy and Barnes Primary School were all double winners at the Jack Petchey London Schools Table Tennis Team Finals.
ESTTA County Schools’ – Individual Competitions, North
Entry forms are now being circulated for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools’ Individual competitions. Great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13,... Continue reading
Braintree League: Netts close in on top spot
Netts C’s gradual progress towards the top spot in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League continued when they took nine points from their latest match while league leaders Rayne H were restricted to a 6-4 win.
Clacton & District: Gowlett stars for Brotherhood
The stand-out result in the Clacton & District League this week was in Division One where a full-strength Brotherhood C demonstrated what a potent force they can be by inflicting an 8-2 defeat on Windsor Eagles.
Leicester & District: White hot Harry!
Harry White, who four years ago was playing in division five of the Leicester & District League before rising quickly to division one status this term, showed much of that improvement when he won the Phil Reid Memorial Trophy, the annual individual handicap singles held during the mid-season break.
Record breaking performance illuminates Cleveland Grand Prix
It was a day for breaking and extending records in the men's singles at the Cleveland Grand Prix as a year-long drought was brought to an end.
Leete recovers to post strong message at Cleveland GP
Matthew Leete and Alec Ward were the big winners on day one of the Cleveland Grand Prix. Both players emerging from the crowd to take the top honours at Thornaby Pavillion.
Drinkhall ‘honoured’ by place in new league
Paul Drinkhall will battle some of the biggest names in the world for a share of a $1.5 million prize fund in a new table tennis league launching next year.
Elite field invited to PG Mutual Nationals
The top players in the country have been formally invited to compete at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Leeds Bat and Chat Activators receive Dementia Awareness Training
Since the Leeds Bat and Chat centres were established last year it has become apparent that many of the service users have been suffering from... Continue reading
Challenge goes out to London companies
Corporate Table Tennis have announced the launch of a brand new and exciting annual team event starting in March 2017.
East Midlands 4*: Kerr at the double
Gemma Kerr won two singles events when 180 competitors from all over the UK travelled to Weavers Leisure Centre in Wellingborough (home of Westfield TTC) to compete in the East Midlands 4 Star Tournament.
UKCC Level 1 Course, Garstang, Lancashire – Feb/Apr 17
Ever thought about become a Table Tennis Coach? Now you can by attending a UKCC Level 1 Table Tennis Course at Garstang Community Academy, home of... Continue reading
Cippenham Team 2*: Eggheads prevail
Another maximum entry was received for the 11th running of the Cippenham Team 2-Star Open on Saturday.
Reeves reigns at Bristol Hard Bat
The Bristol & District Table Tennis Association held their 10th anniversary closed Hard Bat competition on January 7 in which only the identical bats provided on the day were allowed to be used, thereby making this one of the most unique and fairest competitions of its kind in the country.
English Leagues Cup Competitions – entries open
Entries are now open for the 2016-17 English Leagues Cup Competitions, with four trophies available for Senior and Junior players, male and female.
Jenkins back in field for Cleveland GP
We're into the second half of the Grand Prix season and it's time for a first appearance of the season for champion Ryan Jenkins.
Go Active Gold Free Activator Course
FREE Table Tennis Activator Training Course in Abingdon supporting the Go Active Gold project. Limited spaces are available so book now by contacting Hendriette [email protected]
Half Term Training Camp In Dorset
Opportunity for all players to attend a Training Camp in February half term (17th,18th 19th) at the Dorset Table Tennis Centre organised by Craig Bryant... Continue reading
School teams are ‘in the zone’ for finals chance
Battle will commence at the weekend when more than 270 teams will compete in the Butterfly School Team Championships Zone Finals.
Chelmsford & District: Buxton’s super show
Occasionally a performance causes the whole of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League to take note. Adam Buxton’s superb trio of wins for Liberal A versus Danbury A in the first division certainly fell into that category and it must also be a contender for “Best Performance of the Season.”
Braintree League: Five start new year unbeaten
Brandon Crouchman and Peter Hayden in division one, Ken Lewis in division two and Brian How and Derek Kennard in division three all entered 2017 with unbeaten records in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Lions avenge cup final defeat
No fewer than eight teams from the Nomads’ Club have made it through to the third round of the Handicap Knock-Out Cup organised by the Clacton & District League - with pride of place going to Nomads Lions.
Leicester & District: Schools event is top class
Leicester is lucky to have someone of the calibre of Mike Smith dealing with the schools’ side of the sport. He has a team of helpers, but he is very much at the hub of a growing concern that culminated in the individual championships from which the champions will represent Leicester schools at the National final stages in April.
Friday Photos 91: Jill Parker’s great career
This month focuses on one of our most prominent and successful female players ever and current Table Tennis England President, Mrs Jill Parker, MBE.
Table Tennis England: Safeguarding Statement
Table Tennis England have made a statement about our commitment to safeguarding in our sport.
Tribute to league stalwart
Hemel Hempstead League stalwart and Maurice Goldstein Award winner Les Smith has passed away at the age of 94.
Disability open day at Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club will host a free Disability Open Day on Sunday February 5 to highlight the inclusive nature of table tennis and how anyone can play the sport.
Braintree League: Liberal lead looking healthy
While the first division has turned into something of a progression, the battles for the other two divisions of the Braintree Table Tennis League have the potential to go all the way.
London Academy 2*: Aadil adds more titles to his CV
Aadil Anand was a double winner at the London Academy 2 Star in Edgware, which attracted a massive entry of 133 players. This included a... Continue reading
Halton 2*: Success for home players
Eight members of the Halton Talent Squad performed well at their home venue.
Leicester & District: Arnesby scent title after victory
Two crucial matches in the Leicester & District League to bring the first half to a close with every match having been played.
Clacton & District: Condors seek to dethrone Panthers
With the 2016/17 Clacton & District League season now at its halfway stage, there’s strong competition for honours in all three divisions.
Braintree League: Rayne fall to Netts juniors
The juniors of Netts C have emerged as serious contenders for the Braintree Table Tennis League division three title after becoming the first team this season to beat Rayne H.
MBEs for Bayley and Davies
Paralympic table tennis gold medallists Will Bayley and Rob Davies have received MBEs in the Queen's New Year Honours List.
Walker ready to build on brilliant year
Sam Walker has some big goals for the new year and beyond as he looks to add to a list of amazing achievements in 2016.
The year the Leopards roared – review of 2016
There is no doubt about the achievement - and image - of the year for 2016. It has to be the England Leopards team on the podium at the World Team Championships.
Doran in top bracket in Finland
Chris Doran and Kelly Sibley were England's highest-placed finishers at the Finlandia Open.
Chairman’s Message – December 2016
As the year draws to a close, I would like to wish all our members, players, volunteers, staff and everyone connected to our table tennis family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Blair and Maric-Murray double up at Burgess Hill
Ollie Maric-Murray (Sy) and Jamie Blair (Do) both excelled to take two titles each at the Burgess Hill 2 Star.
How to achieve Ability Club status
As you may be aware, we at Table Tennis England are making some changes and improvements for our clubs.
Welcome to the latest Clubs Newsletter
The December 2016 edition of Table Tennis England's clubs newletter is now out.
Tony honoured for lifetime’s service to table tennis
Preston Table Tennis Association’s Tony Rigby has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lancashire Sports Awards. Tony has played for 55 years,... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Knighton keep Unicorn in sight
There are a few matches being caught up in the Leicester & District League before the close of the first half of the season when all first half matches must be played
Braintree League: Defeat spells curtains for Netts
Any lingering hopes that Netts A might have had of challenging for this year’s Braintree Table Tennis League title have been pretty much extinguished after a heavy defeat to their own B team.
Clacton & District: Cup compensation for Brotherhood strugglers
It’s been a tough baptism for Brotherhood J in their first season in the Clacton & District League, the team languishing at the bottom of Division Three and without a win to their name.
Bayley wins top sports writers’ award
Will Bayley’s achievement in winning Paralympic gold in Rio has been recognised by the Sports Journalists' Association.
Don’t miss the Cleveland Grand Prix!
The entry deadline for the first Grand Prix of 2017 is fast approaching - so make sure you book your place in Cleveland now!
Carey leads the home front in Cardiff
Charlotte Carey leads the seeds on home ground at the Cardiff Satellite Grand Prix this weekend. The Welsh international heads a women’s field which has... Continue reading
BBC honours for table tennis Unsung Heroes
Two local heroes who have helped get people into table tennis have been honoured by the BBC.
Germany too good for England
England found European champions and Olympic silver medallists Germany too good as they were beaten 3-0 in Preston.
Money off World Ping Pong tickets!
The World Championship of Ping Pong returns to Alexandra Palace next month - and Table Tennis England members can get up to 33% off tickets!
Clacton & District: Panthers lose unbeaten run
Nomads Panthers, reigning champions of Division One of the Clacton & District League and current leaders, crashed to their first defeat of the season
Braintree League: Marsh pegs back Rayne
The race for promotion from division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League is developing into a fascinating three-way battle.
Leicester League: Hundreds of youngsters show skills
Ably organised by Mike Smith and his team of helpers, the Leicestershire Schools Team Finals had an entry of 54 teams of four, 33 boys and 21 girls' teams.
Glamorous evening for Leopards at ITTF Star Awards
Members of the England Leopards squad have had the red carpet treatment at the ITTF Star Awards in Doha.
Figures reveal more people playing table tennis
More people are playing table tennis regularly, according to the latest participation figures released by Sport England today.
Bristol Academy Junior 1 Star Open 12th Feb
Bristol Academy Junior 1 Star Tournament 12th Feb 2017 Bristol Academy Junior 1 Star Tournament is back again! It is an official ranked scheme tournament which... Continue reading
Leopards aim to upset German powerhouse
England face the biggest challenge in European table tennis when Germany arrive in Preston for the Leopards' latest European Championships qualifying tie on Tuesday.
Take the plunge for Bath Grand Prix!
The Grand Prix circuit rolls into the new venue of Bath in February - and entires are now open.
Help Will’s toy story come true
Will Bayley's magical golden moment at the Rio Paralympics has been immortalised in Lego - and your vote could help decide whether it goes into production.
Knight saves the day as Ormesby claim draw
The British League Premier Division title is still all to play for after Ormesby and Drumchapel went head to head this weekend and both took away a point from a 4-4 result.
Glowing reference for club’s cool events
Club development officer Tim Bridle believes he has an ultra-cool way to help attract new players to the sport.
Braintree League: Draw hampers Netts
Two successive draws have reduced Netts A’s chances of wresting back their Braintree Table Tennis League division one title to close to zero.
Clacton & District: Season’s beatings for Magpies
Brotherhood E gave themselves an early Christmas present in Division Two of the Clacton & District League when they notched up their second win of the season, thumping fellow-relegation rivals Windsor Magpies 9-1.
Leicester & District: Peake and Patel spur Unicorns
Unicorn, defending champions of the Leicester & District League’s Division One, finished their first half of the season with something of a demolition job on their nearest rivals, Knighton Park.
End of Worlds for Tom and Tin-Tin
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho were both eliminated from the World Junior Championships at the last 64 stage today.
Cippenham Super 6: Gunn a hotshot again
It was business as usual at the Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 2-Star Open, with Old Windsor resident Martin Gunn defeating Reading’s Hari Gehlot in a repeat of the final when the tournament was last played in April.
Jarvis and Ho both through in singles
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho both topped their groups to move into the main draw of their respective singles competitions at the World Junior Championships.
Braintree League: Bennett-Smith stars on debut
Nomads have for some time been a team of two halves. With three players in the top half of division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League and three in the bottom, it is pot luck who their opponents come up against.
Clacton & District: Walton tame Wildcats
It was crunch time in Division Three of the Clacton & District League with the two leading teams coming face-to-face for the first time this season - and it was Walton D who emerged clear 6-4 winners over Nomads Wildcats.
Leicester & District: Leading two ready for clash
Crunch time in Division One of the Leicester and District League approaches as the two leaders, Unicorn and Knighton Park, ready themselves for the climax to the first half of the season.
International Day of People with a Disability
Saturday, December 3rd is International Day of People with a Disability and at Table Tennis England we're committed to increasing disabled partici
Friday Photos 90: Help us identify these pictures
This month there are a selection of 12 photographs where some players and officials from different eras.
Tickets now on sale to the PG Mutual National Championships!
It’s time to book your place at the flagship event of English table tennis!
Top teams set to battle in British League R5
League giants Ormesby and Drumchapel will be going head to head this weekend in the 5th round of the Senior Premier Division of the British League.
BUCS Table Tennis Individual Championships review
The BUCS Table Tennis Individual Championships took centre stage at the University of Nottingham over the weekend Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November
Tom and Tin-Tin aim to be stars of Africa
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho are preparing to test themselves on the top stage at the World Youth Championships in South Africa.
Coach Wanted at St Johns CC School, Gravesend
St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School in Gravesend are seeking a table tennis coach to lead their Monday afternoon table tennis sessions between 3:30 and 4:30pm.... Continue reading
School Grant Scheme a big hit
Table Tennis England’s latest support scheme for schools has received an fantastic response, with a grand total of 429 applications.
Congratulations to Club Volunteers of the Year!
Dozens of dedicated volunteers have been recognised by their clubs as part of the Pride of Table Tennis Awards.
Congratulations Tom Cardwell
The 12th annual Northamptonshire Sport awards were held at Sywell aerodrome on Thursday 10th November. Where the Lifetime Contribution to Sport Award was won by... Continue reading
Yolanda a great example of #iwill power!
This week is #iwillweek and we want to hear all about how you are celebrating young people’s inspirational work, engaging others.
New facility for Boston
Boston Squash Racket Club is pleased to announce the opening of a new “turn up and play” table tennis facility for players of all levels... Continue reading
Focus Community Table Tennis Club Launches!
On Monday 21st November, Focus Table Tennis successfully launched the Focus Lambeth Community Table Tennis Club at Bishop Thomas Grant School in Streatham! The club... Continue reading
Chairman’s Message – November 2016
There is a tangible buzz about the top level of English table tennis at the moment. Our men's and women's teams - as well as some outstanding individual performances - continue to thrill as they consistently chalk up wins against quality international opposition.
Tin-Tin completes fantastic England win
Tin-Tin Ho won the deciding match as England came from 2-1 down to defeat Slovenia in their European Championships qualifying match tonight.
England men win 3-0 in Netherlands
England Leopards men made it two out of two in their European Championships qualifying campaign as they won 3-0 away to Netherlands tonight.
WADA 2017 Prohibited List released
The World Anti-Doping Agency has released the 2017 Prohibited List - which details banned substances.
Chelmsford & District: King Cole lifts Bocking
Bocking have been uncharacteristically languishing towards the bottom of the first division but recent results have suggested a timely upsurge in form.
England mascot competition winners revealed
Table Tennis England recently ran a competition to recruit six player escorts to accompany the England and Slovenia women’s teams out onto the field of play when they meet in the European Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Braintree League: Dowsett and Webber lift Liberal
The fact that league leaders Liberal A beat Netts A 6-4 may not appear to be the surprise of the week but it needs to be put in context.
Clacton & District: Torr leads the charge
Brotherhood F are emerging as genuine contenders for honours in Division Two of the Clacton & District League and they confirmed their credentials this week with a 6-4 victory over fellow-promotion hopefuls Brotherhood H.
Leicester & District: Students hand out a lesson
Having suffered a shock draw against Holwell Works a few matches ago, defending champions in Division One of the Leicester and District League, Unicorn, look to be setting their stall out to defend the title.
Knight and Hicks Tower Over Opponents at Blackpool
Darius Knight and Hannah Hicks took away the top prize at the Blackpool Grand Prix, winning the Men’s Open and Women’s Open respectively. Knight takes... Continue reading
Scots steal the show on day one at Blackpool
Day one of the Blackpool Grand Prix saw impressive performances across the board from the Scottish contingent.
Top seed Ovtcharov too strong for Pitchford
Liam Pitchford's Swedish Open interest has been ended by top seed Dimitrij Ovtcharov in the quarter-finals.
Home advantage key for Sibley & Co
Kelly Sibley is backing a home crowd to help England win their first home European qualifying match, against Slovenia next Tuesday.
McBeath bows out to end superb run
David McBeath's brilliant run at the Swedish Open was ended by world No 54 Wang Yang today - but Liam Pitchford marched on into the last 16.
Case Study: Merton Heart Table Tennis Club
Merton Heart Club was set up by Merton Table Tennis Club Coach Rob Searle in October 2016 following Bournemouth’s Ping! summer festival. Rob had volunteered for... Continue reading
Table Tennis England building links with Kenya
Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe has visited Kenya to launch a long-term partnership to help develop the sport in the African nation.
That’s Champion! Mark honoured at awards gala
A Widnes table tennis ace who received a double lung transplant is the Sporting Champion of the Year.
Team GB live stream is historic first for England
England Leopards women will make history when their home European qualifying tie against Slovenia is shown live on Team GB’s Facebook page.
Swedish Open latest: McBeath lines up a test
David McBeath's reward for reaching the main draw of the Swedish Open is a chance to take on the world No 24.
Our competition winner Ron relishes life on ocean wave
Ron Bryant has just returned from a luxury cruise which he won in our National Table Tennis Day competition, courtesy of our partners Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Here, he describes his experience.
Leeds City Awards for Excellence
The success of the Leeds Priority Zone development work has recently been recognised by Leeds City Development Directorate who named Table Tennis England as winners... Continue reading
McBeath a Swede sensation with big win
David McBeath scored a notable win over world No 105 Eonrae Cho to top his qualifying group at the Swedish Open.
Grantham College opens doors
Grantham College is holding an open day on Saturday December 10 for any aspiring young table tennis players who wish to give themselves a good opportunity to become a top player.
Paralympian Jack is honoured at reception
The Mayor of Halton, Councillor Ged Philbin, was delighted to host a reception to celebrate the success of table tennis ace Jack Hunter-Spivey and figure skater Stephanie Gott.
Nottingham to host PG Mutual Nationals
Table Tennis England has chosen the University of Nottingham to host this season’s PG Mutual National Championships.
County Championships: Worcs trio stay unbeaten
With this season’s county championships well under way focus is given to three of the four divisions in veterans’ division 2.
Braintree League: Rayne on the rise
In many ways, Rayne G have been the surprise package of this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Felipe on fire for Condors
It’s been a lean season so far for Felipe Rodriguez of Windsor Condors but he returned to top form this week in Division One of the Clacton & District League with a hard-fought hat-trick, his first of the current campaign, in his side’s 6-4 victory over Brotherhood B.
Leicester & District: Stone is a hard opponent
Division Two of the Leicester and District League is beginning to sort itself out to some extent. It was expected to be a very competitive division and it is certainly living up to expectations other than, perhaps, at the very top and bottom.
Cippenham honours its best at awards night
Cippenham Table Tennis Club celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the purpose-built Cippenham Table Tennis Centre with a party and awards presentation this week.
Le Fevre and Knight lead Blackpool field
Karina Le Fevre will be aiming to strengthen her lead at the top of the Grand Prix standings at the latest stop of the series in Blackpool.
Top seed Niwa too strong for Walker
Sam Walker took two sets off top seed Koki Niwa before bowing out of the Austrian Open in Linz.
Norfolk County Closed
The second Norfolk County Closed table tennis championships will be taking place on Saturday 10th December at Catton Grove Primary School in Norwich. The entry... Continue reading
Find Your Local Table Tennis Club!
We have updated our interactive map of London Table Tennis Clubs and Facilities, which has been developed in partnership with London Sport! The map features... Continue reading
Corby Smash Junior 1 Star
Kent’s Shem Lejarde was a big winner in the latest Junior 1 star event at the excellent Corby Smash Table Tennis Centre, tasting victory in... Continue reading
Walker through to face top seed in Austria
Sam Walker came from behind to shake off three determined opponents and qualify for the main draw at the Austrian Open in Linz - where he will play Japan's Koki Niwa.
Hammersmith Ping Pong Parlour a great success!
The Ping! Festival continues to be enjoyed at Kings Mall Shopping Centre in Hammersmith! Table Tennis England, in partnership with Sing London and Kings Mall,... Continue reading
England quartet shortlisted for ITTF awards
An amazing year for England on the world stage has put Paul Drinkhall, Liam Pitchford, Sam Walker and Alan Cooke in the running for more ITTF awards.
Get shop-ping for table tennis goodies!
The Table Tennis England shop is open for business, selling a range of quality merchandise.
Get your Tournament Organiser qualification!
If you have ever fancied organising your own tournaments, we have the courses to help make that a reality!
Bayley embraces a Commonwealth cause
Para table tennis star Will Bayley has today been announced as a key member of the Team England Athlete Ambassador programme ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Tournament Organisers Course
Sunday 18th December 2016 10.30am – 3.30pm Ormesby TTC Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesborough, TS3 8PB Cost: £30 per person This qualification will help to provide... Continue reading
Top two march on ahead of big clash
After the fourth round of matches in the Premier Division, British League favourites Drumchapel and Ormesby continue to set the pace.
Clacton’s White wins Unsung Hero award
Peter White, Chairman of the Clacton & District League, has been presented with the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ by the Tendring District Council at their 2016 Sports Personality Awards Evening, held on Tuesday 1st November at Clacton Town Hall.
Chelmsford & District: Rawreth trio off to flying starts
Rawreth A took no prisoners in their match against Danbury B in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Braintree League: Liberal sink leaders
Defeats for the previously unbeaten leaders of both divisions two and three have opened up the promotion race in the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Lynx off the mark
Nomads Lynx broke their duck for the season in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, chalking up an 8-2 win over Brotherhood J.
Leicester & District: Rock-bottom Holwell hold leaders
It was top versus bottom in Division One of the Leicester and District League, but not the expected result as Holwell Works, firmly entrenched without even a draw before, shared the spoils with Unicorn, previously with a 100% record, at 5-5 with an excellent team performance.
Payet shines in Hungary
Denise Payet’s runs to the quarter-finals of the Cadet Girls’ Doubles and last 16 of the singles were the best English results as the Hungarian Youth Open came to an end.
Racketlon queen Izzy scoops award
Izzy Tyrell, who plays for Keyworth Table Tennis Club in the Nottingham & District Leagues has been named Amateur Sportsperson of the Year at the Nottingham Sports Awards.
More than two million watch England match
England's European Qualifying match against Greece attracted a record 2.2 million unique viewers to the live broadcast on TheSPORTbible Facebook page.
Steve Welch honoured at officials’ awards night
Steve Welch has won the Pat Smith School Sport Official Award at the Sports Officials UK Awards.
Friday Photos 89: Margaret Fry
Margaret was an excellent female player who had achieved success in her home city of Bristol winning county honours.
Jarvis reaches quarters in Hungary
Tom Jarvis saw his run at the Hungarian Youth Open ended in the quarter-finals by Jules Rolland of France.
Join our Pride of judges
If you want to play a key role in the first annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards then we have just the opportunity.
Charity the winner at Sheffield ‘legends’ tournament
Eighteen veteran table tennis players travelled distances of up to 300 miles to raise funds for the St Luke’s hospice at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on Sunday.
Ayr look to carry forward good form
The fourth round of the British League will get under way this weekend - with live streaming again on the agenda.
Chelmsford & District: Windley blows hot
The Knockout Cup Competitions are under way in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and this year there have been plenty of changes.
‘A great team performance’ – Leopards react to victory
Last night's dramatic comeback victory over Greece saw England add to their reputation for fighting to the last point.
Famous England comeback sinks Greece
England came from 2-0 down - and Sam Walker saved two match points - as England Leopards kicked off their European Championships Qualifying campaign with a 3-2 victory over Greece in Stoke.
Leete shows class with Stockton victory
Top seed Matthew Leete from Lincolnshire won the Junior Boys’ Singles in the Tees Active Stockton 4* Junior Table Tennis Championships, which took place at Thornaby Pavilion last weekend.
Vote for Sam in ITTF Star Awards!
Sam Walker is in line for a top ITTF award – and YOUR vote can help him to win it.
Payet just misses final place in Slovakia
Denise Payet came agonisingly close to reaching the final of the girls’ team event at the Slovak Cadet Open. Payet and team-mate Chin-Yau Wong of... Continue reading
Welsh takeaway at Cippenham Senior 2*
The seeding committee for the Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open really got it right with the top four seeds all making it through to their allotted positions.
City Stoke up interest in England tie
England Leopards joined the Premier League when Paul Drinkhall, Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker appeared on the pitch at half time at Stoke City.
Heathlands Village Care Home
Heathlands Village care home is a residential care home for the Jewish Community, which accommodates 180 residents and provides daycare support as well. The site... Continue reading
Talent recruitment day for para athletes
The search is on for potential future Paralympians to join the GB Para Table Tennis ranks - and a talent recruitment day has been organised later this month.
Braintree League: James impresses on debut
Eight-times Colchester champion Rik James made his much anticipated debut for Sible Hedingham in the Braintree Table Tennis League, but it was not enough to lift his team off the bottom of the table.
Clacton & District: All square in basement battle
The 2006/17 season of the Clacton & District League may only be seven weeks old but the Division Two meeting between Nomads Pumas and Nomads Jaguars already had the feel of a vital relegation battle.
Leicester & District: Top two keeping pace
Division One of the Leicester and District League continues to build up very nicely with the top two teams still with perfect records and the prospect of their match being the final one of each half of the fixtures.
Home success for Halton at tournament
Following Halton Table Tennis Club becoming a Table Tennis England Talent Development Centre a series of 1 and 2 star tournaments have been planned, sponsored by Runcorn Rotary Club.
Showing Table Tennis in a new light!!!
Glow in the Dark Ping Pong was on offer last night at Leeds Corn Exchange as the lights were turned down for a UV light... Continue reading
Rob is top man for Ping!
Rob Searle of Ping! Bournemouth is the 2016 Ping! Personality of the Year.
Paralympic Talent Recruitment Day Announced
Great Britain Para Table Tennis are actively searching for new talented athletes to become part of their Pathway Programme as their look to expand their talent pool... Continue reading
Norfolk Sports Awards
The finalists for one of Norfolk’s most prestigious sporting awards have been announced and Wensum Table Tennis Club have been successful with three nominations. Mark Dare is... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Mateusz makes an impression
Newcomer Mateusz Zagajewski looks to be an exceptional acquisition for newly promoted Chelmsford A and he was hugely instrumental as they beat Maldon A 7-3 in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Grand Prix circuit update
An update on the Grand Prix circuit including news about Blackpool, Cardiff Satellite, Cleveland and the outstanding venue.
Sport Bible to spread table tennis gospel
Table Tennis England has agreed a broadcast rights deal with fast-growing youth publisher, TheLADbible Group to show matches via TheSPORTbible.
ESTTA County Schools’ Team Competitions
Entry forms are now available for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools’ Team competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11,... Continue reading
Book a place at our first Clubs and Volunteer Conference
Places at our first Club and Volunteer Conference in Durham are now open for members of all table tennis clubs.
Braintree League: Baines & Cooch seal thrilling win
It could scarcely have been tighter when Black Notley H faced Netts D in the Braintree Table Tennis League restricted cup.
Clacton & District: Bobcats bank on Lloyds
Jason Lloyd and Ethan Lloyd of Nomads Bobcats are doing booming business in their first season in Division Two of the Clacton & District League.
Leicester & District: Leading pack continue to impress
The teams currently at the top of Division One of the Leicester & District League had a very positive time in the latest batch of results with two full houses and one at 9-1, and that one a doubles loss.
Siraj spurs London Academy to top
London Academy boys were in scintillating form as they remained unbeaten at the first weekend of the Junior British League at Derby Arena.
Fightbacks in vain for English duo
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall both came from 3-0 down to force deciders at the European Championships today, only to fall just short at the end.
Contribution to Sport Award – Tony Taylor
County Durham Sport Awards – Contribution to Sport Winner Tony Taylor has achieved an outstanding level of success over 45 years at County and National level... Continue reading
Sandra Deaton elected to ITTF Board role
Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton has been elected to the ITTF Board of Directors.
Tin-Tin and Liam’s run ends in quarters
Liam Pitchford & Tin-Tin Ho lost to the third seeds in the mixed doubles quarter-finals of the European Championships today - but Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are through to the last 32 of the men's singles.
Scholer and Perry inducted into Hall of Fame
England table tennis legends Fred Perry and Diane Scholer have been inducted into the European Table Tennis Hall of Fame.
Welcome to the latest Clubs Newsletter
The latest edition of Table Tennis England’s clubs newletter is now out. Click here to view it. Dear Clubs, Welcome to the October edition... Continue reading
Half Term Training Camp in Bristol for All Ages and Abilities
A downloadable application form is below
Big wins for Walker, Ho and Pitchford
Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho are safely through to the main draw of the singles and there was a brilliant comeback win for Ho & Liam Pitchford in the mixed doubles at the European Championships today.
Stoke City ace Bojan’s backing the Leopards!
Premier League football ace Bojan has helped to promote the England Leopards' upcoming match against Greece.
Ormesby and Drumchapel thrive in front of cameras
Six clubs took to the table in the third round of the British League, Premier Division, with some fantastic table tennis played and streamed live on Facebook (all six-and-a-half hours of it) for the first time, attracting thousands of viewers!
Table tennis improves patients’ Prospects at hospital
Patients at Prospect Park Hospital are making use of a new table tennis table thanks to a donation from Table Tennis England.
Manchester churches benefiting from Table Tennis tables
The Church of The Apostles and St Cuthberts within Manchester are really benefiting from Table Tennis tables having recently been donated to them from Sport... Continue reading
English duo make flying starts in Budapest
Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker got off to a winning start at the European Championships in Budapest today.
Taste of Table Tennis at Lancashire Care NHS
As part of a Table Tennis England nationwide programme bringing Table Tennis to the workplace, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust recently held a table tennis taster day at... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland celebrate award victory
Award-winning Bishop Auckland TTC are once again celebrating after scooping another prize. At the County Durham Sport ‘Sport and Physical Activity Awards 2016’ the club won the Junior Sports Club of the Year 15/16.
Clacton & District: Smith is standout for Eagles
Phil Smith of Windsor Eagles was the stand-out star this week in Division One of the Clacton & District League.
Braintree League: Leading pack pull clear
After only five matches, the first division of the Braintree Table Tennis League has already split into two halves, with an 11-point gap between fifth and sixth places.
Leicester & District: County sides off to good starts
Leicestershire County teams have started the season very well with the Veterans first team bidding to retain their national title, the Veterans second team keen to do well with promotion, while the Junior Firsts have a decent chance of topping their division this term.
Unlucky Sibley out of Euros
Kelly Sibley has had to withdraw from the European Championships through injury as the draw has revealed who the rest of the squad will face.
Doran dominates at Tipton while Haoyu picks up maiden win
Chris Doran dominated a weakened Tipton field with University of Nottingham student Haoyu Liu picked up her first grand prix win in the women's singles
Doran and Bardsley hit tip top form at Tipton Grand Prix
Chris Doran warmed up well for Sunday's singles while Charlotte Bardsley secured a perfect day.
Liam and Paul ready for Euro test
England Leopards are looking to make another mark on the international stage when the European Championships get under way on Tuesday.
Malcolm is club’s volunteer hero
Heacham TTC have given club stalwart Malcolm Diggins their Volunteer of the Year award.
Heslop and Wong honoured for rankings move
Jonny Heslop and Jasmin Wong are the winners of the 2015/16 Mike Watts Achievement Awards.
Our #iwill pledge to support youngsters
Table Tennis England has reinforced its commitment to involving young people in our sport by making an #iwill pledge.
SBL ready to hit the airwaves!
Live coverage of the British League is here! The latest round of fixtures in the Premier Division will all be streamed live this weekend.
Butterfly cash helps England Euro preparation
England Leopards are heading to the European Championships buoyed by a cash bonus from Butterfly.
Kwan doubles up at Ormesby 2*
The Ormesby players dominated the club’s own 2* Open Senior Championships that were played at the club last weekend.
Chairman’s Message – October 2016
Two of the key roles of every National Sports Governing body is to support its core participants in its sport; and to encourage new players of all ages and standards.
Notts step up to challenge county Veterans’ champs
Nottinghamshire and reigning champions Leicestershire were the top two teams in the first weekend of this season’s County Championship Veterans’ Premier Division played at Ashford.
Community Table Tennis Returns to Olympic Park!
Table Tennis England and London Sport are delighted to relaunch the Community Table Tennis Club on Wednesday evenings at Chobham Academy in the Olympic Park. The club restarts on Wednesday 12th October.
WCPP qualifying events announced
The English qualifying process for the 2017 World Championship of Ping Pong has been revealed.
Obituary: Fred Hayman, Chelmsford & District League
Players and officials in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League will be very sad to hear that Fred Hayman has died.
Chelmsford & District: Peverel set tone with whitewash
Hatfield Peverel B, the early leaders in division three of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced the week’s outstanding performance and arguably the most outstanding display of the season so far
New, easy process for Annual Returns
The way leagues and counties affiliate to Table Tennis England each season has just become much easier.
Braintree League: Brooks wins clash of top two
Division three’s two leading players came face to face in the Braintree Table Tennis League – and it was 15-year-old Jamie Brooks who came out on top.
Clacton & District: Kites are beginning to soar
Windsor Kites maintained their unbeaten start in Division Three of the Clacton & District League, this week sharing the spoils in their encounter with club-mates Windsor Swallows.
Leicester & District: Unicorn set pace again
Leicester and District Division One defending champions, Unicorn, are beginning to build up a significant lead at the top once again.
Ruby Chan is double winner at Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club was filled with the buzz of competition as spectators and players gathered to enjoy the excitement of the Bribar 2* tournament
Big finish lifts Tin-Tin into sixth
A strong finish saw Tin-Tin Ho end in sixth place at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Prague.
Joe Clark reaches doubles quarter-finals in Serbia
Joe Clark reached the doubles quarter-finals and the singles last 32 at the Serbian Junior & Cadet Open.
Top two look to repeat winning feeling in Tipton
The two Grand Prix winners of the season so far head the men’s entry list for the third instalment of the series in Tipton.
First Friday Photos 88: Top players’ early days
Launching a new series of monthly Friday Photos by looking back at some of our elite players past and present in their early days.
Coaching rule change guidance released
As of October 1, the ITTF Regulation governing advice given by coaches to players during matches has changed.
Local players shine in Corby Vetts rating
A great day for Corby Smash regulars as three out of the five groups were won by the players who work or practice at the... Continue reading
Refurbished club looking to Bright-er future
UK Down Syndrome table tennis champion Harry Fairchild has officially reopened Brighton Table Tennis Club (BTTC).
Female coaches boosted by scholarship awards
During Women's Sport Week, Table Tennis England has awarded scholarships to 28 female coaches to help them finance the cost of coaching courses.
Southern Region Training Dates Announced
Ken Macleod has recently taken up the the Regional Co-ordinator role for the Southern region and has announced two training day dates prior to Christmas… Training day 1:... Continue reading
Young Ambassador Blogs #2 – Hugo Ursell
Read the second article in a series of blogs by Table Tennis England's Young Ambassadors
Chelmsford & District: Green finds winning blueprint
Ace defender Eric Green produced the most notable performance of the week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League although his superb trio of wins wasn’t enough to enable Danbury B to beat Liberal A.
Braintree League: B team make Nett gain
The suspicion that Netts’ B team could prove stronger than their A team was given added impetus when the two met in the Braintree Table Tennis League’s third week of fixtures.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood rise to the challenge
Brotherhood F and Windsor Buzzards this week served up a table tennis feast worthy of bake-off in Division Two of the Clacton & District League.
Leicester & District: Kotecha spearheads young KP side
Knighton Park have a young team in Division Two of the Leicester League – their fourth team – who played twice during the last week including catching up with a postponed match.
YHL lead way after close first weekend in WBL
YHL lead the way but none of the Premier Division teams were unbeaten at the first weekend of the Women's British League at University of Nottingham.
Chelmsford & District: Maldon open up with win
A strong Maldon A side opened their campaign with a fine 7-3 win over Bocking in the first round of matches in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Clacton & District: Wildcats make early move
Nomads Wildcats have established an early lead at the top of Division Three of the Clacton & District League, this week recording two comfortable 8-2 victories.
Braintree League: Chan and Pitt excel
In a week of few surprises, it was probably a toss-up between Victor Chan and Adrian Pitt for the best performance in the Braintree Table Tennis League’s second set of matches of the season.
Tuck by Truck play Table Tennis
Tuck by Truck, in Herne Bay, have taken up break time table tennis as part of Table Tennis England’s Priority Zone work in East Kent.... Continue reading
British League – second round report
The second round of the British league concluded on Saturday with some sensational table tennis being played.
Leicester and District League is back in full swing
Division One of the Leicester and District League is back in full swing, producing some interesting results in the first weekend of matches.
Champions Draycott have a new look
Draycott start the defence of their Women's British League title against Premier Division newcomers Knighton Park this weekend.
England’s women defeated in Germany
The England Leopard's women squad opened their 2017 European Championships Qualification Campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Germany.
ShopPing! at Keighley Airedale Centre
Shoppers at The Airedale Centre in Keighley are enjoying using two new tables that were a legacy donation from the Bradford Olympic Fanzone event. The... Continue reading
Tipton deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Tipton Grand Prix has been extended to Sunday 2nd October 2016.
Knight and Le Fevre take top titles at Crawley
Darius Knight and Karina Le Fevre took the singles titles at the Crawley Grand Prix.
Knockout success for Payet in Slovenia
Denise Payet reached the knockout stages of both Junior and Cadet singles at the Slovenia Junior & Cadet Open in Otocec.
Evans and Bolton stage comeback wins in Crawley
The first day of the Crawley Grand Prix went off with a bang
Hampshire Over 65s & 75s Tournaments Entries Now Open
Hampshire County Council’s third annual Ping Pong event for the over 65s will be held at Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh on Saturday 29... Continue reading
New Heart Table Tennis Sessions
We have teamed up with Merton TTC to create a new Ping! Play On Opportunity to provide patients recovering from heart disease in the Poole,... Continue reading
Sibley not daunted by Germany task
Kelly Sibley is relishing the chance to take on Olympic silver medallists Germany in their own back yard as England Leopards women get their European Championships qualifying campaign under way on Tuesday.
Wednesday duo unveil Owls table tennis centre
The Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme have opened their new table tennis facility this week and Owls stars Kieran Lee and Adam Reach went along to... Continue reading
T3 showcase benefits of Ping Pong on World Alzheimer’s Day!
T3 3-a-side Ping Pong joins forces with Hill Homes Senior Care home for Phase 3 of their research into the benefits of ping pong on those suffering with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Weerasinghe tops group before bowing out in Belgium
Helshan Weerasinghe reached the main draw at the Belgium Open before bowing out to former top-100 player Abdel-Kader Salifou.
Hot Ayr ready for Premier Division debut
This weekend sees the second round of action Senior British League Premier Division take place over three venues, with six clubs vying to make their mark.
Sky News spotlight on table tennis as Alzheimer’s therapy
A new initiative which uses table tennis as a drug-free treatment for Alzheimer’s is being launched today - on World Alzheimer’s Day.
Worcestershire cut the mustard in competition
Worcestershire Schools' Table Tennis Association were overall winners of this year's National Press Cutting Competition organised by the English Schools' Table Tennis Association.
Enter now and make sure Tipton is tip-top!
The 2016/17 Grand Prix circuit arrives in Tipton next month – and you have just a few days to get your entries in.
Shae to shine in national TV spotlight!
Up-and-coming para player Shae Thakker will showcase his talents on a primetime TV show on Saturday night.
Success for Payet in Croatia
Denise Payet reached the main draw at the Croatia Junior & Cadet Open in Varazdin.
Read All About It!!
Table Tennis is to feature as a free activity in several libraries city wide in Leeds. This new initiative in conjunction with Leeds City Council... Continue reading
Leeds Trinity University Freshers Fair
New students at Leeds Trinity University were invited to a Ping Pong Party as part of Freshers week at the Horsforth Campus on Monday 19th... Continue reading
Josh reigns supreme at Cippenham
Josh Bennett, who spearheads the Cippenham team in the Senior British League, justified his top billing by winning the Junior Boys’ Singles title at the 2nd Cippenham Junior 4-Star Open Championships at the weekend.
Clacton & District: Lions young guns on fire
The young guns of Nomads Lions got their team off to a sparkling start in Division One of the Clacton and District League with an impressive 7-3 victory over Walton A’s top trio of Gary Young, Gavin Price and Kevin James.
Squad of five named for European Championships
Britain’s Olympic trio will be back on England duty at the European Championships in Budapest next month.
Community Club Opens in Camden!
Table Tennis England are delighted to support a new Community Club which will be opening in Somers Town, Camden, in partnership with the local authority and Origin Housing.
Leicester & District: Raynor maximum in draw
The first result received in Division Two of the Leicester and District League suggested that this division will be particularly close when Abbots Road II and Blaby and Whetstone fought out a 5-5 draw.
Chelmsford & District: Piper calls the tune
If the initial batch of scorecards are to be believed then we can expect to see some very closely fought matches in the second division and third divisions of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Braintree League: Laws steps up in style
With a number of eye-catching performances, the younger end of the Braintree Table Tennis League was to the fore in the first week of the new season.
McKibbin ensures a medal finish for GB
Aaron McKibbin held his nerve to ensure Great Britain's Paralympic campaign ended on a high with a bronze medal in the Men's Team Class 6-8.
Crawley Grand Prix draw revealed
Gavin Rumgay and Karina LeFevre are among the big names entered into the Crawley Grand Prix. Read a full event preview and see who else has entered by checking the draw here.
Pride of Table Tennis – nominations now open
Today we launch our search for the unsung heroes who go the extra mile to make our sport great.
Ukraine deny GB a shot at gold
Great Britain will win bronze at best after being beaten 2-0 by Ukraine in the Men's Team Class 6-8 semi-final in Rio today.
Young Ambassador Blogs #1 – Kin Fung Chan
Read the first article in a series of blogs by Table Tennis England's Young Ambassadors
Bayley and Wilson wins put GB in semis
Will Bayley's victory over Jordi Morales sealed a 2-1 over Spain and put Great Britain into the semi-finals of the men's Class 6-8 team event in Rio.
New flagship centre opens at Academy
A state-of-the-art £450,000 table tennis centre, built with funding from Table Tennis England, has been officially opened at Carlton le Willows Academy.
Davies bags Paralympic gold
Rob Davies has won Britain's second gold of the table tennis competition at the Paralympics.
Design a Mascot Competition
International Table Tennis is coming to Medway Park, Gillingham, Kent on Tuesday November 22nd! With only a hair’s breadth between the two countries in the... Continue reading
Our Young Ambassadors get down to business
Our newly recruited Young Ambassadors have been getting to know each other and starting work on their first tasks.
It’s GOLD for brilliant Bayley!
Will Bayley has struck gold in the Paralympic table tennis, but Sue Gilroy has been defeated in a bronze medal play-off.
Braintree League: Rayne aim to reign
Rayne have had a record-equalling four teams in the first division of the Braintree Table Tennis League over the past three seasons, but their C team found it tough going last year and instead will start this season as one of the favourites for promotion from division two.
Community groups are Streets ahead after table donation
The tables used in the I Am Team GB extravaganza at Coronation Street will help hundreds of people from all walks of life get active through table tennis.
Clacton & District: Tigers face Brotherhood challenge
The 2016/17 season of the Clacton & District League begins on September 12 - and the battle at the top of Division Two looks like being as close as it was last year when the final placings weren’t decided until the last week of the season.
Leicester & District: Unicorn remain team to beat
This season’s fixtures in Division One of the Leicester & District League have worked out rather well with the top three teams of last season playing each other during the final three weeks of this term.
Bayley and Davies to go for gold!
Will Bayley and Rob Davies are through to gold medal matches at the Rio Paralympics.
Gilroy, Bayley and Davies into semis
Sue Gilroy, Will Bayley and Rob Davies are into the Paralympic semi-finals in Rio and are all one win away from a medal.
Brilliant Davies back from the brink
Paul Davies saved seven match points to book his place in the quarter-finals at the Paralympic table tennis event in Rio - one of eight Brits to make it through.
Brits dig deep on day 2 in Rio
Will Bayley, Sue Gilroy, Rob Davies and Aaron McKibbin are into the knockout stages of the Paralympics after day two in Rio.
Entries sought for Devon Junior Closed
Entries are open for the Devon Junior Closed Championships in Plymouth later this month.
Dye and Roff star at reborn Essex Closed Champs
After a gap of some eight years, the ECTTA Annual Closed Championships for Seniors, Vets and U21s returned. It was held at the Rayleigh Leisure Centre, in Rawreth, home of Southend’s Annual Closed Championships.
Trophy tribute mystery is solved
The amazing story behind a friendship immortalised in the form of a table tennis trophy has been revealed.
Opening wins for Wetherill, Davies
David Wetherill and Rob Davies got their Paralympics campaigns off to a winning start in Rio today.
Public Health England (NW) – Loop at Work Taster Day
Table Tennis England in partnership with Lancashire Sport delivered a Loop at Work taster day today at County Hall, Preston for 11 PHE NW staff, who... Continue reading
Doran Hunts down all opposition
Chris Doran was in scintillating form to regain the Hunts 2* Open Men’s Singles title which he won five years ago at the inaugural tournament.
Table Tennis on BBC Breakfast
It was an early morning rise at 4.30am to be at Media City Salford Quays for an extravaganza of Sporting Activity to celebrate the Olympics... Continue reading
Table Tennis buzzing in the workplace at The Sharp Project
The Sharp project in Manchester had a superb afternoon with employees from a variety of businesses that operate from the Sharp project playing table tennis.... Continue reading
New Table Tennis Centre opens in North Sheffield
After many years searching, I am pleased to announce that Sheffield’s Wadsley Bridge TTC has, at last, found a new home venue. Sheffield Wednesday FC... Continue reading
GB Paralympians in action on day one
Find out when the Paralympic GB table tennis squad are in action in Rio.
New rules for coaches to be aware of
Coaches are advised that a number of changes to the Regulations for International Competitions for 2016.
Clacton & District: Panthers have X-Factor
As the nights start to draw in, and the thoughts of many North Essex residents turn to the fortunes of the contestants of Strictly Come Dancing and The X Factor, the thoughts of local table tennis players turn to far loftier and more important matters.
Bayley: We are prepared and confident
As the Paralympics get under way, read the thoughts of Will Bayley, Aaron McKibbin, Ross Wilson, Jane Campbell and Sara Head.
Daybell benefits from full-time approach
Day two of our Paralympics preview focuses on Kim Daybell, Ashley Facey Thompson, Paul Davies and Rob Davies.
North Area Coaches CPD day – 25 Sept
A North Area Coaches CPD day, delivered by Sally Shutt (UKCC L4) North Area Coaching Development Officer, focusing on progressing players from beginners to competition... Continue reading
England Youth Squad named for 2016/17
Table Tennis England has named a 23-strong England Youth Squad for the 2016/17 season.
Braintree League: James adds spice
No Steve Kerns, not much Paul Davison or Peter Hayden, but possibly a little bit of Rik James.
Leicester League: Park and Ride win Elbow Tankard
The young team of Park and Ride, representing Knighton Park, won the Leicester and District League’s Elbow Tankard when they overcame a fighting Vicars of Abbots Road 11-5.
Baggaley bouncing after Czech results
Andrew Baggaley turned in an eye-catching performance at the Czech Open for the second year in succession.
Jack ready to live the dream in Rio
Part one of our Paralympic preview features Sue Gilroy, Jack Hunter-Spivey, David Wetherill and Paul Karabardak.
Leete and Payet take School Games titles
Matt Leete and Denise Payet were crowned champions at the end of a thrilling day’s competition at the School Games.
Deadline nears for National Cadet and Junior Leagues
The entry deadline for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2016/17 is approaching.
Midlands and South East retain School Games crowns
England South East girls scooped the School Games team title for the fourth year running, while England Midlands boys completed a hat-trick.
Shilton relishes Rio opportunity
From the School Games in Loughborough to the Paralympics in Rio – that is the week’s itinerary for Billy Shilton.
Champions eyeing repeat School Games glory
Defending champions Midlands boys and South East girls are well placed to hold on to their titles after day on of the 2016 School Games at Loughborough University.
Talent Academy and new TDCs announced
Table Tennis England has announced a National Talent Academy and two new Talent Development Centres for future elite athletes.
Ilford Welcome Project Introduces Table Tennis!
In partnership with Healthy Living, Healthy Lives, Table Tennis England is delighted to be supporting a new table tennis session at the Welcome Project in... Continue reading
Olympic medallists coming to Preston
Preston has been chosen to host the European qualifying match between England Leopards women and Olympic silver medallists Germany in December.
Walker is SportsAid Athlete of the Month
Sam Walker's brilliant performance for Team GB at the Olympics has seen him named the SportsAid Athlete of the Month.
Time to apply for School Table Grants
Today, we launch the School Table Packages and Activity Grant Scheme for the 2016/17 season.
Chairman’s Message – September 2016
Our Chairman, Sandra Deaton, reflects on how British table tennis is turning heads all around the world, on and off the court.
Glasgow side Drum up opening-day whitewash
The Senior British League got under way this weekend with a number of attacking performances coming from all three venues.
Female coaches given scholarship boost
Our new scholarship aims to address a shortage of female table tennis coaches by providing grants towards coaching courses.
Leicester & District: Vicars Elbow Town aside
Perhaps not surprisingly the two group winners have progressed through to the final of the Leicester and District League’s summer team handicap for the Elbow Tankard.
Chan is leading light for Mini Leopards
Ruby Chan, Sophie Chiang and Louis Price secured top-30 finishes at the Euro Minis Championships, while Jamie Liu just missed out.
Team GB event is right up our Street!
Table tennis played a central role as thousands of people proclaimed “I Am Team GB” at events up and down the country.
Free CPD for licensed coaches
Coaches can add to their CPD at a Table Tennis England-approved education workshop.
Grant helps club to improve facilities
A £1,000 grant has boosted Letchworth club KLM going into the new season.
Book your training course place with Rio Referee
Places are still available at a refresher course for Referees in October, where Rio 2016 referee Stuart Sherlock is set to pass on his experience and knowledge to delegates.
Reed bolsters Ormesby’s British League title bid
The first fixtures of the revamped Senior British League season see six clubs ready to do battle this weekend.
PG Mutual join our table tennis family
PG Mutual have signed a three-year deal to become the Official Income Protection Partner of Table Tennis England.
We’re ready to keep calm and Corrie on!
Table tennis is taking over the cobbles of Coronation Street as our sport gets behind the I Am Team GB initiative.
Hunts 2* extends deadline for female players
Organisers of the Hunts 2* Open are appealing for more female players to compete at the competition and have extended the entry deadline for women until the end of this week.
Time to get your England Leopards tickets!
England Leopards women are ready to get on the European Championships qualifying trail - and you can now book tickets to cheer them on!
We’re ready to kick on towards Tokyo 2020
In-depth interviews with the athletes and support staff who performed with distinction at the Rio Olympics.
Alan Cooke is key to winning recipe
In the excitement of Team GB’s best Olympic table tennis performance, it might be easy to overlook the important roles played by two key people.
Mental strength is the key for Paul Drinkhall
Confidence, consistency, mental toughness and belief – those are the attributes Paul Drinkhall says he and his team-mates are adding to their world-class technical skills.
Liam Pitchford aiming to Coast to Gold
Liam Pitchford says winning gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games has to be the next target after helping to deliver Team GB’s best Olympic performance.
Sam Walker targets more big moments
Sam Walker cemented a growing reputation as a big-match player in Rio and is now targeting more of the same as he looks to the next Olympic cycle.
Tom determined to build on steep learning curve
Tom Jarvis says his Rio Olympic experience has made him even more motivated to qualify for Tokyo 2020.
Yorkshire Region Assessment Day
Yorkshire Region are looking to recruit new players to their squads for the new season to train at their impressive new sixteen table centre at... Continue reading
Doran and Necula Liverpool Grand Prix champions
Read an in depth report from day two of the Liverpool Grand Prix, where Chris Doran and Iulia Necula won the main events.
Ireland take over Liverpool on Grand Prix day one
Read the full report from day one of the Liverpool Grand Prix as the 2016/17 series got underway in Wavertree.
Claim your members discount on major brands!
Table Tennis England today launches the Benefits Club, which gives its members discounts on a host of major brands.
Team GB stars climb the world rankings
Paul Drinkhall has climbed to a new personal high of No 32 in the world rankings and Team GB's other players have also made signifiant strides.
UKCC Level 1 Course – Blackpool (CD ext 19/9/16)
A UKCC Level 1 Table Tennis Course will be taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre on: Day 1 – 24th September 2016 Day 2 –... Continue reading
Norwich Table Tennis Day at the Forum, Norwich
On Sunday 13th August 2016 the A1 Roofing Norwich and District Table Tennis League, in conjunction with the Norfolk County Table Tennis Association and the... Continue reading
Bradford Fanzone
Table Tennis has definitely stolen the show at the Bradford Olympic Team GB Fanzone where local crowds have embraced the sporting spirit under the big... Continue reading
Ma stars as China complete clean sweep
Singles champion Ma Long showed why he is the world's best player as his double helped China complete a clean sweep of gold medals after Japan had threatened an upset in the Olympic men's team final.
Coach Mentoring scheme launches!
To help develop our next generation of coaches, we have set up a Coach Mentoring scheme.
China crush Germany in women’s final
China made it three golds out of three in Rio as their women's team swept aside Germany in the team final.
Where to play Table Tennis in and around Liverpool
Looking for somewhere to play Table Tennis in and around Liverpool? check out the new mobile friendly map.
HSBC take Ping! Canary Wharf title
Ten days ago four table tennis tables appeared in the heart of London’s major business district, signalling the beginning of this year’s Ping! Canary Wharf event.
Free Club Membership scheme launches
Table tennis clubs can tap into greater support from Table Tennis England by becoming Club Members free of charge.
Pugh and Collier take Halifax titles
Simon Pugh and Sue Collier were the big winners in the recent XLNT-sponsored Halifax Veterans’ Summer Championships with both players taking singles and doubles titles in this fun two day event at Halifax Table Tennis Centre.
China targeting double gold again
China and are on course for a clean sweep of Rio gold medals after booking their place in the men's team final with victory over South Korea.
Liverpool Grand Prix draw finalised
The Liverpool Grand Prix event has been redrawn and a full programme, including the new draw, published.
Leicester League: Town storm through
With Group B of the Leicester League’s Elbow Tankard done and dusted it needed a dramatic evening to decide Group A when the two matches were played side by side.
We’re on the up, say Team GB stars
Team GB's table tennis stars are backing themselves to push on from their impressive Rio displays and continue to make waves on the biggest stage.
China too strong for brave GB
Team GB's Rio Olympic odyssey is over after a 3-0 defeat to China in the team quarter-finals - but the scoreline obscures a superb performance by Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Sam Walker.
Walker: I never stopped believing
Focus and belief helped Sam Walker to turn around an amazing match against Simon Gauzy to put Great Britain into the Olympic team quarter-finals.
Super Walker puts GB into quarters!
Sam Walker saved three match points on his way to defeating world No 17 Simon Gauzy as Great Britain defeated France 3-2 to reach the Olympic team quarter-finals.
CPD course for umpires
Already-qualified umpires are being offered the chance to further their knowledge and skills at a training course in Burton.
Liverpool Grand Prix to be redrawn
Liverpool Grand Prix to be redrawn. A further announcement will be made in due course.
Obituary: John Dignum, ETTA Vice-Chairman
Former ETTA Chairman Alex Murdoch has paid tribute to John Dignum, who has died at the age of 72.
Olympic gold ends a Long journey for Ma
Ma Long completed the set of major titles as he defeated compatriot and defending champion Zhang Jike in the Olympic men's singles final.
Paul Drinkhall’s Rio report
Listen to Paul Drinkhall talk about his epic match against Vladimir Samsonov in the men's singles in Rio.
Ding is golden girl in Rio
China's Ding Ning is the Olympic women's singles champion, avenging her 2012 final defeat to Chinese compatriot Li Xiaoxia.
Snap up tickets to see future stars at School Games
Potential future table tennis Olympians and Paralympians will be competing at the School Games next month - and spectator tickets are still available.
Samsonov carries Europe’s medal hopes into semis
The Olympics table tennis singles competitions are down to the last four – with Paul Drinkhall’s conqueror Vladimir Samsonov the only non-Asian still in the competition.
Norwich provides a Forum for new players
Members of the public will have the chance to have a go at table tennis in Norwich on Saturday, thanks to the local league.
No regrets for proud Drinkhall as run ends
Paul Drinkhall says he couldn't have done any more in his quest to reach the Rio Olympics quarter-finals and has no regrets.
Mark is our direct debit winner
Mark Balant is the lucky winner of a signed England shirt in our membership direct debit competition.
Superb Drinkhall bows out in thriller
Paul Drinkhall's brilliant run at the Olympics was ended by Vladimir Samsonov in the last 16 - but not before Drinkhall had saved EIGHT match points.
Obituary: Derek Sherratt, International Umpire
Tributes have been paid to International Umpire Derek Sherratt, who has died at the age of 82.
Clacton & District: League entries on the up
There will be 38 teams competing in the 2016/17 season of the Clacton and District League, three more than last season.
Manchester UKCC 1 Table Tennis Course
Places are going fast at the next Table Tennis course to take place in Manchester at Our Lady’s Secondary School, Blackley on 10th... Continue reading
Leicester & District: White hot for Park and Ride
Group B of the Leicester and District League Summer competition for the Elbow Tankard has been settled with all matches played.
Pitchford bows out, but Drinkhall still going
Liam Pitchford found No 9 seed Youngsik Jeoung of Korea too hot to handle as his Men's Singles bid came to an end in Rio.
Drinkhall safely through to round 2
Paul Drinkhall showed his class after a nervy opening two games to book his place in the second round of the Olympic Men's Singles in Rio.
Table Tennis gets its own X factor!
A new form of table tennis has been launched by the ITTF on the eve of the Rio Olympics.
2016/17 Rankings publication dates
Table Tennis England has set the monthly dates for the publication of rankings this season.
Olympic draws: GB handed France tie!
Team GB have a mouthwatering match against France in the Olympic team event - and the winners will play top seeds China!
Chairman’s Message – August 2016
As we are on the eve of the greatest sporting occasion in the world, I could not be prouder of our young men and women who will be representing our country in the Olympics and Paralympics in the next few weeks.
Brighton TTC earn integration accolade
Brighton Table Tennis Club has won the first national Community Integration Award for larger projects for doing something “simple and necessary with such flair and enthusiasm”.
England tickets on sale now!
Don't miss your chance to see England's best players in action on home soil as they get their European Championships qualifying campaign under way.
Sprowston Community TTC July Training Camp
Sprowston Community Table Tennis Club in Norwich, formed in November 2015 and held it’s second training camp at Sprowston Community High School. This time it... Continue reading
Winstanley Wizards Table Tennis Club
Kelsey Andrews found her best form this season which enabled her to win trophies which she received at the Leicester Table Tennis League end of... Continue reading
Liverpool closes soon, but Crawley now open
There's less than a week left to enter the Liverpool Grand Prix and the Crawley Grand Prix entry forms have now been released.
Our boys are Brazil-bound!
Team GB's table tennis squad have flown out to Brazil for their final Olympic preparations.
Hunts 2* boost for female players
Organisers of one of the first major events of the new season are making it easier for female players to compete.
Sherlock in his element as Rio referee
Olympic table tennis referee Stuart Sherlock is ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience – for the second time.
Medal delight for Harry and Jenny
Harry Fairchild and Jenny Turner returned from the Trisome Games - the Down's Syndrome Olympics - with bronze medals.
Leicester League: Max completes Park comeback
Park and Ride, the young team from Knighton Park who won Division Four of the Leicester League last season, continue their collective success in the Elbow Tankard.
County Championship archive
Previous winners – Cadets Previous winners – Juniors Previous winners – Seniors Previous winners – Veterans Previous winners – Over-60s Entry numbers Leslie Forrest Award... Continue reading
Aylsham TTC National Table Tennis Event
Aylsham Table Tennis Club in Norfolk opened there doors on Thursday 14th July for National Table Tennis Day. The open evening took place at their... Continue reading
More of your superb #TableTennisDay events!
News from National #TableTennisDay events around the country is continuing to come in to Table Tennis England - here are just a few of them.
Level 3 Coaching Award launched
In partnership with the University of Gloucestershire, we are delighted to open the Table Tennis England/UKCC Head Coach Level 3 Coaching Award to applications.
Pink Pong pedal power boosts charities
The founder member of Pink Pong tackled 127 miles over two days in the company of a group of cyclists taking part in the #PinkPongPedal.
Double Euro gold for Mark and Maggie
The recipient of a double lung transplant who only has 23 per cent lung capacity has beaten the odds to become double European champion in table tennis - again.
Liam and Sam create perfect media storm at BBC
Live TV and radio interviews, frying pan table tennis and a hula-hoop challenge. Just your average media day when you are off to the Olympics next week!
National Table Tennis Day Celebrated at The Abbey Centre!
CSSC London Table Tennis Club and the London Banks and Civil Service Table Tennis League hosted a successful open day at the Abbey Centre on National Table Tennis Day!
Tin-Tin’s Euro glory bid ended in semis
There will be no singles gold for Tin-Tin Ho as she was defeated by Azerbaijan's Jing Ning in the semi-finals of the European Youth Championships today.
Rio trio show up well at tournament
Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Sam Walker put in some encouraging performances at a pre-Olympic tournament in Germany.
Tin-Tin has to settle for European silver
Tin-Tin Ho has bagged a silver medal in the Junior Mixed Doubles at the European Youth Championships - and will also be on the singles podium having reached the semi-finals.
Tournament is a first for Heacham after grant
Heacham Table Tennis Club staged a grand opening hard bat tournament to show off its new equipment and facilities.
Ping! Tower Hamlets launches on National Table Tennis Day!
Christchurch Gardens in Spitalfields Market played host to a fantastic evening of Ping Pong in the sunshine on National Table Tennis Day!
Tin-Tin into doubles quarter-finals
Tin-Tin Ho and her Czech partner Tomas Polansky are closing in on a medal at the European Youth Championships in Zagreb.
Table Tennis England seeking Board of Appeal members
Table Tennis England is inviting applications to serve on its Board of Appeal for an initial two-year period.
#TableTennisDay gets the nation playing!
Tens of thousands of people grabbed a bat and made the third annual National #TableTennisDay a massive celebration of our sport.
Songwriter Alex backing GB Para table tennis squad
How you can download a new song to help support Paralympic GB's Rio table tennis squad.
#TableTennisDay offers for you
It's the day our sport comes together in celebration and what better way to add to the festivities than by picking up a bargain as well?
Win a #TableTennisDay table!
As part of our 2016 National #TableTennisDay celebrations we are giving you the chance to win a custom table for your organisation!
Nottingham stalwart Ron Bolton passes away
Nottingham & District TTA stalwart Ron Bolton MBE has died at the age of 93.
Tribute to Gerry Stokes, Preston TTA
Gerry Stokes, who was General Secretary of the Preston Table Tennis League for more than 50 years, and later President, has died at the age of 89.
Horsham Spinners 2*: Tim is Franke-ly too good
There were 54 entrants at the Horsham Spinners 2 Star held at Collyers College, Horsham on 3rd July. Bertie Kelly (So), Brandon Sangchin (Mi), Shae... Continue reading
England girls are top-five hits at the Euros
England Cadet Girls claimed a brilliant fifth-place finish at the European Youth Championships in Zagreb.
Jill Parker becomes President at AGM
Jill Parker MBE has become Table Tennis England President for the term 2016-19, plus other news from our AGM.
Table Tennis update from Manchester
Much has been happening behind the scenes in Manchester over recent months with plans having taken place for DattoPING! Manchester and The Mighty Walzer, Howard... Continue reading
Team GB stars tuning up at European camps
Watch video of Team GB's Olympic table tennis stars starting the final phase of their Rio preparations at a training camp in Denmark.
Priority Zone update
The latest news from our Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham Priority Zones.
Sponsor on board as Datto Ping! launches
Ping! is delighted to announce a title sponsor for 2016 - Datto, an innovative tech company providing total data protection to businesses. The festival will be known as the Datto Ping! Festival 2016.
Nor-folk of all ages get into table tennis
Round-up of the latest news from around the Central area.
Leicester League: Family event won by house of Lancaster
Under the guidance of Shirley Pickering, Knighton Park Table Tennis Club has a large coaching programme each year for young people with levels ranging from... Continue reading
Mobile Me gives Jack new lease of life
Read how Active Norfolk's Mobile Me scheme has got Jack, who is in his mid-90s and lives in a sheltered housing scheme, playing table tennis again.
MBE honour for Steve
Congratulations to Steve White on his OBE for Services to Education and Sport in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Payet and Bardsley sink France at Euros
England's Cadet Girls sunk third seeds France to guarantee a top-eight finish at the European Youth Championships.
Datto Ping! at the Heart of the matter!!
Datto Ping! Leeds was very much the main attraction at the Leeds Healthy Heart Corporate Walk today which encourages workers to reclaim their lunch hour... Continue reading
England’s Cadet Girls double up at Euros
England's Cadet Girls notched two victories on day one of the Team competitions at the European Youth Championships.
Champions get chance to be Euro stars
Three young national champions will lead the England squad at the Euro Mini Championships next month.
Leicester & District: White seals Park victory
Eight teams have been split into two groups of four for the Leicester and District League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard, a team handicap event known affectionately as the Summer League.
Beat Your Boss For Table Tennis Day!
We are inviting Hampshire workplaces to enter teams of 4 in to our Workplace Challenge Ping Pong event as part of the National Table Tennis Day.... Continue reading
Chairman’s Message – July 2016
Chairman of Table Tennis England, Sandra Deaton, shares her thoughts on the third National #TableTennisDay, facility grants and National and International competitions, including U10-U13 National Championships, World Veteran Championships and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
New FREE Social Ping Pong in Plymouth
New FREE Social Ping! sessions are now available as part of the Plymouth Datto Ping! festival. Every Thursday 1-3pm, the Methodist Central Hall in Plymouth... Continue reading
Alan Ransome OBE – 50 years on National Council
Table Tennis England has made a special presentation to Alan Ransome OBE to mark 50 years of service on National Council.
It’s time for membership renewal!
The new membership year is upon us, meaning it is time for players to renew their memberships and Player Licences for the 2016/17 season.
Team GB aces kitted out and ready to go
Team GB's table tennis squad are a step closer to being Rio-ready now they have received their official kit for this summer's Olympic Games.
Liverpool calling for Grand Prix entries
The first Grand Prix of the 2016/17 season will be in Liverpool and entries for the event are now open.
Northamptonshire Workplace Challenge
National Table Tennis Day – Get involved! by beating the Northamptonshire Sport Team Northamptonshire Sport will be running an “Around the Table” longest rally competition... Continue reading
Join the #TableTennis Day party – and win a cruise!
Excitement is building ahead of the third National #TableTennisDay on Thursday July 14th and there is still a chance for YOU to get involved - and by doing so, you could even win a luxury cruise for two!
Friday Photos 87: Some favourite images from the past
This is the last Friday’s Photos before a summer break.
Nuneaton League floating on air after carnival win
Nuneaton and District Table Tennis League are celebrating after taking first place in the 2016 Nuneaton Carnival.
Zahna and Charlotte are golden girls at schools’ event
Zahna Hall and Charlotte Bardsley won individual golds as England returned from Limerick with a fistful of medals of all colours from the Senior Schools’ International Championships staged by Table Tennis Ireland.
FREE Cadet Tournament in Dorset
On Sunday 17th July Dorset Table Tennis Centre is delighted to be hosting the Bournemouth Cadet Invitation Tournament. All are INVITED!
Young champions reflect on their achievements
Read what the U10-U13 national champions have to say about their great achievements.
Important changes to Coach Licence
Coaches are advised that, following a review, some important changes have been made to the Coach Licence scheme.
Breindel and Thakker star at Cippenham
Hertfordshire’s Carl Breindel was the star of the Sunday events at the Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival, winning both the Under-16 and Under-18 titles.
Super Sophie makes it a double
Sophie Chiang claimed her second title of the weekend and Jamie Liu retained his Under-12 title as the U10-U13 National Championships came to an end in Preston.
Hussain and Wong win top titles on day one
Jasmin Wong and Amirul Hussain won the top age group singles titles on day one of the U10-U13 Nationals in Preston.
Places Available on UKCC Level 2 in Plymouth
There are still places available on the UKCC level 2 course running at Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth on the following dates: Weekend 1: 27th &... Continue reading
Ryan Smashes All!
Ryan Jenkins, Welsh senior table tennis International aged 39, deservedly took the inaugural Corby Smash Butterfly Superleague title and the £250 prize money. The Welshman,... Continue reading
Paul and Liam knocked out in Korea
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford were both eliminated from the Korea Open, losing to players from the higher reaches of the world rankings in the last 16.
Friday Photos 86: Help us put names to faces
Can you help to fill in the gaps in an eclectic mix of photos from our archives?
‘Bat and Chat’ launches at Leeds Active Ageing Expo
The official launch of the new city wide ‘Bat and Chat’ project took place today at the Leeds Active Ageing Expo event at the West... Continue reading
Pitchford and Drinkhall into main draw in Korea
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford are into the main draw at the Korea Open after come-from-behind victories today.
Korea Open: Top two English players go through
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford both won their opening Men's Singles matches at the Korea Open today, but Sam Walker was knocked out.
Over 100 Participants at Dorset School Games
On Wednesday 15th June, over 100 participants from 15 different schools congregated at Harewood College for the Dorset School Games Level 3 Table Tennis Competition.
British League events find a home in Derby
Table Tennis England has signed an agreement with Derby Arena to host the Junior British League and Veterans’ British League for the next three seasons.
Green is triple winner on AETTU debut
The 2016 competition for the Association of English Table Tennis Umpires (AETTU) took place at the Draycott and Long Eaton TTC over the weekend.
Clacton & District: Awards presented at AGM
Chairman Peter White reflected on another successful season at the Clacton and District League's Annual General Meeting.
Siraj leads England successes in Lithuania
Shayan Siraj reached the Cadet Boys’ singles final, James Smith & Harry Dai were team silver medallists and Jamie Liu, Denise Payet, Ruby Chan, Charlotte Bardsley and Sam Chesterman also had success at the Lithuania Cadet & Mini Cadet Open.
Friday Photos 85: Who’s in these recent photos?
Five colour photos this week so relatively more recent pictures.
Ping Pong Parlour launched
This summer the Piazza of Leeds Corn Exchange will be buzzing as table tennis takes over. The official launch of the new Datto Ping! Parlour... Continue reading
Leicester League: Evergreen Karen Smith wins at ELCC
A personal tribute to Karen Smith by Leicester League press officer John Bowness, following her fifth ELCC victory.
Ollie good! Maric-Murray in double victory
There was a massive entry of 79 players (142 entries) in the Burgess Hill 2 Star on 29th May on eight tables, which led to a late finish.
ELCC finals: Hall seals a thrilling triumph
The ELCC finals weekend on 11/12 June 2016 at Westfield Table Tennis Club saw the culmination of the competition following the zonal rounds which were held in April.
Rob and Doreen join a right royal party
The weather made it seem a little like a case of ‘long to rain over us’, but Table Tennis England’s representatives still had a fantastic time at the Patron’s Lunch to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.
Young Ambassadors to shape the future of our sport
If you are aged 14 to 23 and passionate about an active life, you could help Table Tennis England shape the future of our sport.
England Leopards qualifying tie heads to Kent
Medway Park has been chosen to host England Leopards women’s first home European Championships Qualifying tie of 2016/17.
Table tennis facility grant schemes open for 2016/17
Table Tennis Clubs can apply for grants to improve their facilities now Table Tennis England has opened its Facility Grants process for 2016/17.
Announcing BAT as our charity partner
Table Tennis England has adopted Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy (BAT) as its charity for the next 12 months.
Serial winner Smith leads Jack Petchey roll of honour
James Smith extended his impressive record at the Jack Petchey Schools’ Table Tennis Singles Finals, while there was also a second title for Sophie Chiang.
Don’t miss England Youth Squad deadline!
The deadline for applications for the 2016/17 England Youth Squad is approaching.
Grantham to host umpires’ training course
Bookings are being taken for a free training course for new umpires in Grantham.
VETTS Rating Tournament, Liverpool – 9th July
A tournament being run by the Veterans English Table Tennis Society is taking place at Greenbank Academy in Liverpool, on 9th July. It’s a ratings event for... Continue reading
Braintree League: Kerns tops the charts again
For the 13th time in his career, Steve Kerns has topped the individual averages in this year’s Braintree Table Tennis League.
Moberly sets date for Summer Camp!
Moberly Table Tennis Club is running a high quality summer camp from the 8th to the 12th August at their base in Central London!
Friday Photos 84: Who are these internationals?
Four images this week from a very wide range in time. Photo 1 This looks like an international of some kind with England players Nicky... Continue reading
Datto come to the table as Ping! sponsor
Innovative technology company Datto has partnered with Table Tennis England to sponsor the Ping! festival.
Table tennis has changed my life, says Carmen
Carmen Drysdale tells how she went from unfit novice to league player thanks to help from the Fusion club.
Teams to vie for ELCC glory
All is set for the ELCC finals which are being played at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Weavers Leisure Centre, Wellingborough, Northants this weekend.
Figures show more people playing table tennis
Table tennis participation is on the up, according to the latest Sport England figures released today.
England’s Pam Mortimer passes away
England International Pam Mortimer has died peacefully at the age of 83.
England to host Europe Youth Top 10
The best young players in Europe will be performing in England at the 2017 Europe Youth Top 10.
Celebrating sport’s strongest link – our volunteers
Table Tennis England is celebrating Volunteers’ Week and we want to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing volunteers across the country who contribute in many different ways to making table tennis happen.
‘Lark in the Park’ in Leeds
Ping! arrived in several of the parks this week as part of the Leeds Active Parks programme launch. The initiative is encouraging local communities to... Continue reading
Cheshire Closed: Harry’s awesome foursome
The Cheshire Closed Table Tennis Championships were held at Halton Table Tennis Centre, Select Security Stadium, Widnes.
Liu in the top six at World Hopes
Jamie Liu finished in sixth place at the World Hopes Week & Challenge in Doha.
Jenkins and Sibley are Grand Prix series champs
Ryan Jenkins has his eighth overall Grand Prix series title and Kelly Sibley her first after the series finale in London.
No individual joy for young Leopards
England's young players could not add individual medals to the team bronzes they won at the Cadet 6 Nations.
Double bronze for England at Cadet 6 Nations
England's Boys' and Girls' teams have both won bronze medals at the Cadet 6 Nations in France.
Doherty and Singeorzan are top drawer in London
More than 13-and-a-half hours of play at the London Grand Prix ended with a dramatic Men's Band 1 final which went to 17-15 in the decider.
Braintree League: Huxtable is Notley lynchpin
There were contrasting fortunes for the Black Notley teams at the top of divisions two and three of the Braintree Table Tennis League this season.
Mizutani ends Walker’s run in Slovenia
World No 6 Jun Mizutani was too strong for Sam Walker as he ended the English player's run at the Slovenia Open.
Draw revealed for Euro Youths
England's young players have found out who they will be playing at the European Youth Championships team events next month.
Friday Photos 83: John Burtenshaw’s collection
This week shows a trio of photographs from John Burtenshaw’s collection. John has held numerous table tennis positions at all levels as is the current Regional Chairman (South West) as well as the National Councillor for Avon.
Bat and Chat comes to Leeds
Sixteen new sites across Leeds are to be part of a new Bat and Chat project which is being delivered in partnership with the council’s... Continue reading
Sam Walker added to Team GB for Rio Olympics
Sam Walker has been called up by Team GB for the table tennis team competition at the Rio Olympics.
Chairman’s Message – June 2016
I’m sure most of you will be aware of the momentous news that Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Sam Walker have been selected to represent Team GB at the Rio Olympics.
New university degree focuses on table tennis
The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Split in Croatia has recently announced the launching of a University Degree Study Programme in Sports Coaching especially designed for table tennis players and coaches.
Proposed affiliation fees for 2016/17
The Board of Table Tennis England is proposing to the Annual General Meeting that our playing membership fees will rise for the 2016/17 season.
How we’re exploring commercial opportunities
Mark Taffler has recently joined Table Tennis England as Head of Commercial, with a remit of growing revenues from the commercial sector. Here, he outlines his role and ambitions.
UK first for Sanctuary Club Brighton
Brighton Table Tennis Club (BTTC) has become the first sports club in the UK to be awarded Club of Sanctuary status.
Veteran English trio on top of the world
Betty Bird and Pam Butcher are world singles champions as English players returned from the World Veterans’ Championships in Alicante with a collection of medals.
Burgess Hill 2*: Aadil the Real Deal; Bert a Cert
The Burgess Hill 2 Star held at the Triangle Leisure Centre, attracted an entry of 48 players, with 38 entries in the morning age groups (U10s, U12s and U15s) and 43 in the afternoon age groups (U11s, U13s and U18s).
Shae holds off Jemma to retain Cippenham title
Shae Thakker retained his Junior Singles title at the Cippenham TTC Championships but not before Jemma Walker had threatened a surprise result.
Leicestershire TTA: Ladder Boys hit heights
A fitting finale to the Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl, and an excellent indication of just how exciting this unique event can be with just two points separating the teams after 16 games of 21-up.
Braintree League: Liberal take the title
While not so dramatic as last season when the top two teams finished on the same number of points, this year’s race for the Braintree Table Tennis League title remained open until the final match of the season.
Savill takes notable scalp in Poland
Luke Savill beat the 13th seed to reach the last 32 of the Polish Youth Open.
London ready for Grand Prix season finale
Read an in depth preview of the upcoming London Grand Prix, the last on the 2015/16 circuit.
Friday Photos 82: Who are these officials?
Some more help with identities need this week please. Four images of officials, sponsors and awardees – can you fill the gaps? Any information would... Continue reading
Only 50 days until #TableTennisDay – join the party!
The countdown is on - it's only 50 days to go until National #TableTennis Day 2016 and dozens of organisations have already joined the party!
Cippenham TTC: Hardcastle makes it three out of four
Ricky Hardcastle won the Club Championship Open Singles title at Cippenham TTC for the third time in four years, beating last year’s winner Shae Thakker in the final.
Nominate your child protection stars!
Do you know an official or volunteer who does outstanding work in the field of Safeguarding? If so, why not mominate them for a Safeguarding Stars Award?
Ping! festival is back on the streets
Ping! enters its seventh summer with a record-breaking number of tables, bats and balls bouncing into an unprecedented 21 English towns and cities.
Leicestershire TTA: Ladder Boys climb above Park
Both semi-finals in the County Association’s innovative handicap team competition for the Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl have been played and resulted in two absorbing matches.
Braintree League: Liberal party as they regain title
Liberal A have regained the Braintree Table Tennis League title that they lost to Netts A by the narrowest of margins last year.
Cast of thousands ready for World Veterans’ Championships
One of the largest table tennis tournaments in the world begins today with 4,600 competitors taking part in the 18th World Veterans Championships in Alicante, Spain.
Burgess and Kerr lead Inter-Regional roll of honour
The individual champions have been crowned at the inaugural Inter-Regional Finals in Kettering.
Double delight for North East and South West
North East and South West won two finals each, and there was also glory for teams from London and West Midlands at the Inter-Regional Finals.
Euro Minis selection criteria
Table Tennis England has announced the selection process for the Euro Minis Championships.
Teams battle into finals on busy day
The team finalists are known after the first day of competition at the inaugural Inter-Regional Finals in Kettering.
Host an England Leopards match at your club!
Do you want to see England's best players performing at YOUR club? Table Tennis England can make that happen!
Doreen Schofield is new Cheshire President
At the Cheshire County Table Tennis Association AGM held at Halton Table Tennis Centre, Select Security Stadium, Widnes Doreen Schofield was unanimously elected President.
Friday Photos 81: Celebrating Nigel’s achievements
With the World Veterans' Championships due to start on Monday, May 23 in Alicante I thought it would be appropriate to highlight the achievements of one of the great characters on the veterans’ circuit, Nigel Eckersley.
Club’s big boost for Parkinson’s support
Over the last month Elstow table tennis club have been raising money for the local area Parkinson’s support group.
Drinkhall and Pitchford selected for Rio Olympics
The British Olympic Association has announced Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall as the two athletes who will represent Team GB in table tennis at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
French players visit to Hyndburn TTC, Accrington
France came to enjoy the area and play table tennis; a cultural, social and sporting enterprise. The sport of Table Tennis is what has brought... Continue reading
Spaces Available on Ilfracombe UKCC Level 1
There are still places available on UKCC Level 1 Course being held at Ilfracombe TT Club, Cranmer Hall, Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED
CPD Opportunities in Dorset
Delivering engaging sessions for young people in clubs and schools, safeguarding and protecting children and first aid CPD courses in Dorset available now!
Young players ready for inaugural Inter-Regionals
Up-and-coming young players will compete in Kettering this weekend at the inaugural Inter-Regional Finals.
Lancashire Closed Championships
The Lancashire Closed Table Tennis Championships were held at Garstang Community Academy Sports Hall over the Saturday & Sunday, 14th & 15th May 2016. It... Continue reading
Book your discounted School Games tickets
Tickets for the 2016 School Games are now on general sale with an early bird discount available until August 31.
Harry seeks more entries for BTTAD Grand Prix
There is still time to get entries in for the BTTAD Grand Prix event at Waterside TTC in Southampton on June 11 - with a new category for athletes with Down's Syndrome.
UKCC L1 Course at Chestfield Warriors TTC
Book your place on the UKCC Level 1 Course at Chestfield Warriors TTC, Whitstable, Kent starting on Sunday 12th June 2016. The dates for this... Continue reading
Vecko happy Paralympic preparation is on track
Following two major international competitions in Slovenia and Slovakia, GB Para Table Tennis Team Performance Director, Gorazd Vecko, is happy that his team is on track for the Paralympic Games in September.
Award for Ransome Sporting Goods
Ransome Sporting Goods have won The Sports Supplier of the Year Award at the Findel Annual Conference which took place at Old Trafford last week.
Wigan Challenge of Champions- Friday 20th, May
WIGAN & DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE PRESENTS THE 2016 7th INVITATION CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE FEATURING 6 CHAMPIONS FROM LEAGUES IN THE REGION and THE COUNTY CHAMPION FROM LANCASHIRE Spectators... Continue reading
Zak Abel: From table tennis star to music sensation
The inside story on the amazing table tennis video which is helping to launch its star's music career.
Leicester & District: Andrews has all the answers
A traditional end of the season event for the Leicester & District League is the Rose Johnson Memorial Trophy, a handicap singles for ladies which has been ably organised by Shirley Pickering for many years.
Para GB medal run continues in Slovakia
The GB Para Table Tennis Team took four team medals on the final day of the Slovakia Open to add to the six singles medals won earlier in the tournament.
Brighton TTC Success at the Special Olympics GB
Brighton Table Tennis Club players carry off gold silver and bronze medals at Special Olympics GB.
Housebuilder’s cash boost for table tennis club
Bishop Auckland TTC is celebrating after receiving a fundraising boost which will enable it to get more people with disabilities into table tennis.
Take up the TV Challenge!
Do you know anyone who has an amazing table tennis-related skill? If so, a production company is inviting them to apply to be on TV.
Friday Photos 80: Match the pen pix to the players
Can you work out the players from their lists of likes and dislikes?
Six podium places for Para GB in Slovakia
The GB Para Table Tennis Team took six medals in the singles events at the Slovakia Open today.
Brian rewarded for Making A Difference
Table tennis volunteer Brian Kerr has been honoured for his work with the BAT Foundation charity.
Knockout performance by para players in Slovakia
On the first day of the PTT Slovakia Open in Bratislava 11 out of 12 GB players progressed to the knockout stages of the singles... Continue reading
T3 Ping Pong comes to Care Homes!
T3 proved that Ping Pong is a sport for all ages by running a fantastic and very popular three a side competition at Hammerson House... Continue reading
National #TableTennisDay – time to start the party!
The countdown is on to the big day! It's National #TableTennisDay on Thursday July 14.
Thorpe St Andrew High School
Thorpe St Andrew High School have started a new community table tennis club. The club is running weekly on Thursdays 7 to 8pm. All ages... Continue reading
Hethersett Academy Table Tennis Club
Recently Wymondham & District Table Tennis League set up a new satellite club supported by Active Norfolk at Hethersett Academy. The club runs weekly on... Continue reading
T3 and Pink Pong launch pink table at the Hackney Half Marathon!
On the hottest day so far this year, the 2016 Hackney Half Marathon brought people out in the thousands, and T3 3-a-side Ping Pong were there to launch a special edition PINK ping pong table, donated to PINK PONG, part of Cancer Research UK.
Award delight for Evie
Evie Collier was named Sportsperson of the Year at Nottingham Trent University's annual Sports Ball.
Night-Hawks! Club in 24-hour marathon fundraiser
Haworth Hawks Table Tennis Club raised more than £1,000 for Junior development at a sponsored 24-hour table tennis marathon.
Holbrook hold strong in Horsham primary schools league
Holbrook School were the winners of the Horsham Area Primary Schools B Team Table Tennis League, organised by Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club.
Braintree League: Netts and Nomads seal final spots
Netts A, who surprisingly lost to their own B team last year, are through to this year’s final of the Braintree Table Tennis League team knockout cup, while Nomads are through to their third successive restricted cup final.
Leicester & District: Narrow defeat for Wilmott Cup pair
One of the Leicester & District League’s forays into the Wilmott Cup, the National Team Championship for men, came to an end when Andy LeButt and David Grundy travelled to Birmingham and had three results all ending at 3-2, two of them the wrong way.
Four team medals for Para GB in Slovenia
The GB Para Table Tennis Team won four medals in the team events on the final day of the ITTF PTT Slovenia Open, taking bronze in men’s class 8, men’s class 6, women’s class 6-7 and women’s class 4.
Bardsley run ended by top seeds in Spain
Charlotte Bardsley reached the doubles quarter-finals at the Spanish Junior & Cadet Open, losing only to the top seeds and eventual champions.
Doran & LeFevre victorious on Blackpool day two
Read the full report from day two of the Blackpool Grand Prix here.
Scottish pair win big titles on Blackpool day one
Read an in depth report from all of the banded competitions on day one of the Blackpool Grand Prix.
Countdown to Olympic selection under way
Table tennis has secured two quota places for the Olympic Games in Rio after the latest ITTF rankings were released.
Friday Photos 79: Can you complete these captions?
Can you help our archivist Diane Webb to fill in the missing information in these photos?
Teams battle to reach ELCC finals
The identities of the teams which will compete at the ELCC finals are now known.
PING! Liverpool Volunteers
Can you give some time to support PING! Liverpool as a PING! volunteer? PING! is coming back to the City of Liverpool this summer, with 30... Continue reading
Sprowston Community TTC
Sprowston Community Table Tennis Club has been running since November 2015 on the back of a successful Sport England bid for tables and equipment. Then... Continue reading
Gold for Bayley and Davies in Slovenia
The GB Para Table Tennis team’s two world No 1s, Will Bayley (men’s class 7) and Rob Davies (men’s class 1), both took gold today in the singles at the ITTF PTT Slovenia Open to lay down a significant marker ahead of the Paralympic Games in September.
Omar’s delighted to play schools ambassador role
Omar Khassal has been given a golden chance to inspire the next generation of table tennis players around the world.
Hopes Camps: Don’t miss your chance!
Places are filling up fast for this summer's Table Tennis England Hopes Camps.
Progress for Para GB stars at Slovenia Open
On the first day of the ITTF PTT Slovenia Open in Lasko 12 out of 16 GB players progressed from their groups to the knockout stages of the singles, including world champion Will Bayley and European champion Rob Davies.
Time to enter Lancashire Closed Championships
The entry deadline for the Lancashire Closed Championship has been extended until Sunday May 8.
Jarvis and Sibley aim to keep up form in Blackpool
Tom Jarvis and Kelly Sibley will both be looking to continue winning runs at the Blackpool Grand Prix this weekend.
Rio waiting game for Pitchford and Drinkhall
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall will soon find out whether they have done enough to be offered a Rio Olympics place by virtue of their world rankings.
Chairman’s message – May 2016
During the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of seeing table tennis at either end of a multi-generational age range.
Jack Petchey Foundation extends table tennis programme
Table Tennis England have gratefully received a new grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) to extend the table tennis programme into a sixth year.
Braintree League: Laing leads Black Notley to title
Black Notley C are the new champions of Division Two of the Braintree Table Tennis League and Felsted RBL C have wrapped up the Division Three title.
Leicestershire TTA: Syston deny Knighton Park clean sweep
The final two Leicester League cup finals have been completed with Knighton Park continuing to press for a clean sweep in all five competitions when they beat Electricity 5-2 in the Frith Trophy for players graded below 140, having got off to an absolute flyer.
Chelmsford & District: Cup final glory shared
The Knock-Out Cup competitions traditionally bring the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Season to a conclusion and this year the honours were spread around.
Horsham Spinners 2*: Grayson has great day
There were 68 entrants at the Horsham Spinners 2 Star held at Collyers College, Horsham. Seeded No 1 for both U11s & U12s Jake Grayson (Mi) lived up to his seeding and had a great tournament, winning both age groups.
Master-Classes with Sam Walker!
There is an opportunity to get your table tennis skills to the next level with some master-classes run by Olav Stahl with Sam Walker (current number 3 in England) on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th of May!
Dai and Payet take the Cadet crowns
Harry Dai took his maiden Cadet Boys' Singles crown and Denise Payet retained her Cadet Girls' Singles title as the Cadet & Junior Nationals came to an end in Huddersfield.
Jarvis and Ho are triple champions!
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho won all the titles between them on a pulsating day one of the Cadet & Junior Nationals in Huddersfield.
Friday Photos 78: Can you name these players?
Something a little more recent this week and as always I can contacted on [email protected] with any information. Photo 1 Left: Jan Johns, x, Eileen... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Eagles hit heights in cup final
Windsor Eagles are the 2016 winners of the Clacton & District League's Handicap Knock-Out Cup.
New Social and Improver Sessions In Wiltshire
New practice sessions for players looking to improve and social non-league players are now available in the Trowbridge area.
UKCC Level 1 Pontefract Squash and Leisure Club
A UKCC Level 1 Coaching Table Tennis Award is being held at the impressive new Yorkshire Regional Table Tennis Centre at Pontefract Squash and Leisure... Continue reading
GB squad look for Paralympic pointers in Slovenia
World champion Will Bayley and European champion Rob Davies head a 16-strong GB squad that will compete in the IPTT Slovenia Open next week (May 4-7).
Lowe double a highlight of Bishop Auckland 2*
The ninth Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 star took place on April 17 at Bishop Barrington School, the Home of Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club.
Book a place at one of our coaching courses
Could you inspire the next Paul Drinkhall or Tin-Tin Ho to hit the performance heights? Or perhaps you fancy helping new players to keep a lifelong sporting habit in our leagues and clubs across the country?
Ho hunting another national title
Tin-Tin Ho will be favourite to add to her growing collection of National Championship titles when the Junior & Cadet version gets under way on Saturday.
Time to enter Devonshire Closed events!
Entries are now open for the Devon Senior and Junior Closed Championships.
Global magazine features interview with Sara Sutcliffe
An interview with Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe features in the latest edition of Touchline Magazine.
Jack’s ready to seize his Rio chance
Paralympic GB athlete Jack Hunter-Spivey talks to freelance journalist Alan Faulkner about his career so far and his hopes for Rio 2016.
Talented duo Amirul and Jasmin get funding boost
Rising table tennis stars Amirul Hussain and Jasmin Wong are among the first group of athletes to receive a slice of £5.5 million of new National Lottery funding.
Book your place at free umpiring course
BATTS TTC in Harlow is hosting a free umpires' training course in June, and bookings are now being taken.
County Championship: Essex retain Over-60s title
After two thrilling weekends at Milton Keynes, Essex retained the over-60s’ County Championship premier title by two points from Oxfordshire.
Cippenham Super 6 Vets: Gunn fires on all cylinders again
Martin Gunn is taking a liking to open tournaments at Cippenham as, for the third time in less than three months, the Old Windsor resident has walked away with a title.
Clacton & District: Walton clinch title in last-day drama
They may have left it late - but Walton D are the new champions of Division Three of the Clacton & District League.
Braintree League: Hayden brings up six of the best
His long-standing wrist injury has restricted him to a handful of league games this season, but Peter Hayden proved he was still the master at the Braintree Table Tennis League’s annual individual tournament when he won the men’s singles title for a record-equalling sixth time.
Leicestershire TTA: Rogers’ Grade-A display
Time-tested handicapping system sees Rogers come out on top in gradings list.
Smith and Hall take top ESTTA titles
James Smith and Zahna Hall took the under-19 titles on a packed day of action at the Butterfly ESTTA Individual finals.
Wang aims for repeat at ESTTA Individuals
Eva Wang will aim to defend her Under-19 Girls’ title at the Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships in Wolverhampton this weekend.
Friday Photos 77: Who are these VIPs?
This week we have four more photos from a wide range of years. Photo 1 Susie Barna, centre, at the book launch of the Biography... Continue reading
Park School U11s Win National Final
After leaving school early on Friday afternoon for an exciting overnight stay in Hinckley, Park School’s squad of 4 boys, Ewan, Max, Sam and Hugo,... Continue reading
Table Tennis Triumphs at The Inter Spinal Injury Unit Games
Teams from all over the UK descended upon Stoke Mandeville to compete in the 2016 Inter Spinal Injury Unit Games in a range of sports, with table tennis being one of the main sports.
No Polish shine for England quartet
England's interest in the Polish Open ended at an early stage as all four players went out of the competition in the qualifying groups in Warsaw.
Nottingham welcomes Deng Yaping scholar
The University of Nottingham are pleased to announce the arrival of their first Deng Yaping Scholar.
Coach James scoops national award
James Lewis scooped the Table Tennis England Coach of the Year award at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Enjoy a taste of the action with Argyle
New Plymouth Argyle Community Trust Sessions have begun after a Sport England Small Grants bid was accepted, with further support from Table Tennis England, the council and Active Devon.
Get on the table with Priority Zone projects!
We have a number of new community sessions available across all our South West Priority Zones!
New coaches make the grade
All nine applicants completed the recent UKCC level 1 course held at Dorset TTC, of which seven were provided with grant support to assist with delivering Priority Zone projects in the Bournemouth, Southampton and New Forest areas.
Rob and Doreen to join Queen’s birthday party
Doreen Stannard and Rob Sinclair will represent Table Tennis England at a lunch in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday.
South Leeds Academy Table Tennis success
Outdoor Table Tennis Tables are having a fantastic impact The initiative to place outdoor Table Tennis tables around the grounds of South Leeds Academy has... Continue reading
Fusion 2* – enter now to secure your place!
Prospective participants at the Fusion Senior 2* on Sunday May 8 are advised to get their entries in early to avoid disappointment.
Active Blackpool Table Tennis sessions
The first Active Blackpool table tennis sessions started today with a great turnout of 21! Sessions are provided for people who suffer some form of long term... Continue reading
Clacton & District Closed: Grand Slam for Stallwood
For the second year running, Colin Stallwood was the star of the Clacton & District League’s Closed Championships, winning the Men’s Singles, Mens Double’s, Mixed Doubles and Veterans’ Singles titles.
Braintree individual: Davison and Hayden have champ in sights
Steve Kerns will be hoping to join the five-wins club when he defends his men’s singles title at the Braintree Table Tennis League individual tournament on Sunday.
Braintree League: Webber lowers Kerns’ colours
Braintree Table Tennis League men’s singles champion Steve Kerns has suffered his first defeat of the season.
Leicestershire TTA: Cadets earn super second place
County teams have performed very well this season on the national County Championship circuit, not least of all the Veterans who won their national title, and this form was continued right at the other end of the age spectrum by the Cadets.
Brian Brumwell funeral details
The funeral of former England international Brian Brumwell will take place on Tuesday April 26 at 11.45am.
Jarvis and Sibley Grand Prix champs again
Tom Jarvis and Kelly Sibley repeated their success of the Nottingham Grand Prix at this weekends Doncaster edition. Read the rest of the report from day two here.
Daybell dominates Doncaster day one
Read an in depth report from the all the banded competitions on day one of the Doncaster Grand Prix.
ESTTA champions crowned at 50th flagship event
The champions have been crowned at the end of a busy and high-quality day at the Butterfly School Team Championships.
Drinkhall’s Rio bid ended by Lei
Paul Drinkhall's bid to directly qualify for the Rio Olympics was today ended by Lei Kou of Ukraine.
Schools’ champions look for repeat performance
Several of last year's champion squads will be looking for a repeat performance at the 2016 Butterfly English Schools’ Table Tennis Association National Finals in Hinckley today.
Drinkhall two wins from Rio, but Pitchford is eliminated
Paul Drinkhall is two victories from clinching a place at the Rio Olympics, but Liam Pitchford's competition is over.
Find a qualified coach
Table Tennis England has today published a list of coaches who hold an active Coach Licence.
Stay young – with help from table tennis!
Table tennis makes your brain grow and improves your emotional wellbeing – as revealed by a primetime BBC1 programme.
Coach Wanted at Bexhill College!
Bexhill College are seeking a table tennis coach to lead and develop their Table Tennis Academy. Details of the post are below. Day: Mondays Time:... Continue reading
Blackpool Grand Prix entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Blackpool Grand Prix has been extended until Wednesday April 20.
Friday Photos 76: Can you put a name to a face?
Our archivist, Diane Webb, is in need of help identifying players. Can you put a name to a face?
National Awards for Volunteers of the Year!
On Tuesday night, 12th April at the Bury League Finals night presentation, both Bryan Edwards and Keith Warrington from Ramsbottom Table Tennis Academy, were awarded... Continue reading
Braintree League: Success runs in Bettley family
The Bettley family dominated the junior events at this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League individual tournament.
Pitchford and Drinkhall miss out on Rio – for now
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall both missed out on a place in the Rio Olympics tonight - but more chances await the English duo at the qualifying event in Sweden.
London Grand Prix entries open
Entries for the London Grand Prix - the big finish to the series at which the overall champions will be crowned - are now open.
Obituary: Neil Houghton, Derbyshire TTA
Tributes have been paid to Derbyshire TTA stalwart, player and coach Neil Houghton, who died earlier this month.
Britannia Super Series: Doran takes title
Players from as far as Newcastle under Lyme and Nottingham travelled to the Britannia Table Tennis Club in Ipswich to play in the fourth Britannia Senior Super Series of the season.
Clacton & District: Awesome foursome for Panthers
Nomads Panthers are confirmed as champions Division One of the Clacton & District League - without hitting a ball in anger.
Clacton & District Closed: Strong entries ready for action
The Clacton & District League’s Closed Championships, once again sponsored by Paul Newbould Planning and Building Design Services, take place this weekend at the Clacton Coastal Academy Sports Hall. Seventy players will be competing for 12 titles over the two days.
Leicestershire TTA: Jones helps Ladder Boys hit heights
Entries for the County Association’s Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl, a four-a-side handicap event, were an awkward, but even, number, so it was decided to have no early-round byes to give every team an opportunity of more matches.
Chelmsford & District: Relegation looms for OCs
OCs B’s bid to avoid relegation from the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League was dealt a severe blow when they were well beaten 9-1 by Galleywood A.
Bright new era for Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club celebrated World Table Tennis Day by opening their newly refurbished centre with Sandra Deaton, Chair of Table Tennis England officially doing the honours.
County Championships: Thrilling end to Vets’ divisions
Three of the four veterans’ Division Two titles in the county championships turned out to be thrillers.
Drinkhall through Olympic Qualifier Group Stages
Paul Drinkhall lost 2-4 to Carlos Machado, but will still progress through to the main draw on count-back.
Saxon Mount School Table Tennis Project
Saxon Mount School, in partnership with Table Tennis Rother have successfully bid for a Small England Small Grant to set up table tennis sessions for... Continue reading
Lancashire Closed Championships, 14/15 May 2016
Entry forms are now available for the Lancashire Closed Championships taking place at Garstang Community Academy on 14th and 15th May 2016. The event includes Cadet,... Continue reading
Winstanley Wizards TTC start ladies only initiative
A new joint initiative by Winstanley Wizards TTC, Blaby District Council and Table Tennis England saw the commencement of a new ladies only table tennis... Continue reading
Paul’s off to a winning start in Rio Qualification
Paul Drinkhall has opened his Rio Olympic Qualification Event campaign with 4-3 victory over Florent Lambiet and 4-0 victory over Ibrahim Gunduz.
Liu to represent Europe at ITTF World Hopes Week
Jamie Liu has been selected to represent Europe at the ITTF World Hopes Week which begins next month.
Crewe Central Table Tennis Club Festival
An Important Milestone in the History of the Club. On Saturday the 9th of July 2016, 10.00 am until 6.00 pm at Springfield School, Crewe Central TTC is... Continue reading
Doncaster Grand Prix draw revealed, enter Blackpool!
Take a look at the draw for the Doncaster Grand Prix, enter the Blackpool edition and check out the latest Grand Prix points.
Drinkhall’s Olympic Qualifying Group Announced
Paul Drinkhall is in Halmstad for the European qualifying event which begins tomorrow (Tuesday).
Liam and Paul ready to seize Rio chance
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall aim to keep the good times rolling for English table tennis as they bid to qualify for the Rio Olympics.
Royal approval on SportsAid’s 40th birthday
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has praised SportsAid’s contribution to British sport in a special message to mark the charity’s 40th birthday today.
England win fair play award as China dominate
China and Chinese Taipei once again dominated the World Schools' Championships, with Germany leading the European charge by winning the Boys' School Team event.
Friday Photos 75: Can you identify these faces?
A mixture of old and not quite so old this week. Can you help identify the people in these pictures?
Special day makes a World of difference
The stunning backdrop of Oxford Town Hall was just one of the locations as players joined in with the festivities of World Table Tennis Day.
World class field too strong for England
England's teams finished out of the medals at the ISF World Schools' Championships in Israel.
Save the date for #TableTennisDay!
This year's #TableTennisDay - when the table tennis family celebrates and promotes our sport - will be on Thursday July 14th.
Chairman’s message – April 2016
We can look back on the past month with tremendous pride in the performance of our players and the progress table tennis is making in this country.
Watch Paul Drinkhall on BBC Sportsday
After returning from the World Team Championships with a bronze medal, Paul Drinkhall talked to the BBC about fatherhood and his quest for a place at the Rio Olympics.
Awards delight down by the Waterside!
It was a double celebration for Waterside Table Tennis Club at the 2016 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sports Awards, winning two of the top awards.
Case Study: Club Development in Cambridgeshire
Table Tennis England approached Living Sport to support them locally to understand their club development needs, and to provide them with local insight into Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Fenland players taking to table tennis
Six new outdoor table tennis tables have been set up across Fenland - and the sport seems to be catching on fast.
Draycott take the WBL crown
Draycott East Midlands maintained their unbeaten record to lift the Women's British League Premier Division title.
County Championships: Warwicks veterans earn promotion
With South Yorkshire and Berkshire already relegated from the Veterans’ Premier Division, the battle is on for who will replace them in next season’s top division.
Tough start for England teams in Eilat
England have been playing their first matches at the ISF World Schools' Championships in Israel.
Our area to play Central role in Ping! 2016
The Ping! cities for 2016 have now been announced and the Central Area have four cities involved.
VETTS players’ starring role in BBC anti-ageing show
The anti-ageing effects of playing table tennis are soon to come under the spotlight on a primetime BBC1 programme – and some of our veteran members play a key role.
Plymouth Junior 2* entry extended
The entry deadline for both the individual and team events at the Bribar Plymouth Junior 2* Open has been extended.
How workplaces are getting in the Loop
How our Loop initiative is helping to get staff at workplaces across the country playing table tennis.
Naphong’s gold leads England medal haul
England teams took silver and bronze with an individual gold medal for Naphong Boonyaprapa and bronze for Sophie Chiang at the Primary Schools' International Table Tennis Championships.
Chelmsford & District: James hat-trick lifts Bocking
Bocking are ensured of second place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League after beating a strong Maldon A side 7-3.
Clacton & District: Lions roar, Eagles soar
This year’s cup final will be an-all Division One affair between Nomads Lions and Windsor Eagles.
Pitchford’s a top-40 hit!
Liam Pitchford has risen to a career high No 39 in April's ITTF world rankings.
Leicester & District: Abbots seal dramatic promotion
Division Three of the Leicester & District League has provided possibly the most exciting tussles both at the top for runners-up and the one relegation spot at the other end.
Suspended members list
Table Tennis England has released an updated list of members who are currently suspended.
Top South West Volunteers are Honoured!
Our congratulations go to the South West winners and runners up of our Annual Volunteer Awards. James Lewis scooped the Coach of the Year Award... Continue reading
Book a place on one of our coaching courses
Could you inspire the next Paul Drinkhall or Tin-Tin Ho to hit the performance heights?
Table tennis helping Marie Curie raise a big Slice of cash!
Food, drink, a round-robin tournament and the chance to take on one of the top players in England – that is all on offer at a fundraising evening for Marie Curie.
Friday Photos 74: Jeff Ingber Collection
It was a pleasure to meet Jeff Ingber again at the National Championships a couple of weeks ago. He brought with him a number of photographs from his collection which are shown here.
England international Brian Brumwell dies at 88
Former England international Brian Brumwell has died at the age of 88. Here, Essex TTA president Stuart Gibbs pays tribute to Brian.
Winning Edge issue three out now!
The latest issue of our coaching magazine The Winning Edge is out now!
English Veterans’ National Championship
Statement from Table Tennis England concerning the proposed English Veterans' National Championship.
Debit proves a gain as Nathan gets coaching from England ace!
A young player and his friends enjoyed a training session with former England international Andrew Rushton after winning a Table Tennis England competition.
Doncaster GP entry deadline approaching
The entry deadline for the Doncaster Grand Prix is now just a few days away.
Ormesby youngsters learn from China training visit
Six young players from the Ormesby Talent Development Centre have been training the Chinese way during a trip to Guangdong.
English school teams ready to take on the world
London Academy and Grantham College will represent the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) in the International School Sport Federation (ISF) World Schools’ Table Tennis Championships in Israel next week.
England Youth squad training camp in Plymouth
JOOLA Plymouth Table Tennis Club are hosting a full England Youth squad training camp & staged matches during the forthcoming week from Tuesday 29th of March until Friday 1st April 2016
Cliffdale Chandlers 4* cancelled
The Cliffdale Chandlers 4* competition, schedule for May 14th & 15th has been cancelled.
Vickers and Jenkins take Jersey titles
Emma Vickers battled injury to win the Women’s Singles at the NatWest Jersey Open (Satellite Grand Prix).
Chelmsford & District: Champs surprised by Galleywood
There was a shock for Chelmsford A in the second division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Already crowned champions, they could not have expected to have lost 8-2 to Galleywood B.
Leicester & District: Girls excel at school event
Teams from Leicestershire have performed well this season, not least of all the County Veterans in winning the national title, and this sort of form was continued for the most part by an Under-16 girls team representing Manor High School in Oadby in the National Schools Championship.
Clacton & District: Brotherhood go down fighting
The first issue of the Clacton and District League season was settled as Brotherhood D lost 8-2 to club-mates Brotherhood C.
Top volunteers are honoured
Volunteers who give their time to help others enjoy table tennis have been honoured at the annual Table Tennis England Volunteer Awards.
Cippenham five by two: Gunn fires again
Old Windsor resident Martin Gunn won successive open tournaments at Cippenham when he captured the Open Singles title at the Cippenham Five by Two Senior and Veterans’ 1-Star Open.
Help us to find more volunteers
Table Tennis England are currently looking at how we recruit, welcome and retain volunteers within clubs across the country.
Jersey Grand Prix draw announced
Table Tennis Jersey is looking forward to welcoming all the players from the UK and beyond to their landmark 10th Anniversary NatWest Open this weekend.
Hockley Sport Relief 24 hour Marathon
Hockley TTC completed a first for the club on the 18-19 March, with a testing Sport Relief 24 hour Non Stop Table Tennis match. Hockley’s Chairman,... Continue reading
The PG Mutual Nationals – facts and figures
Find out how many people watched the event, followed it on social media, plus many other facts and figures about our flagship event.
Champ Liu is a radio star for Sport Relief
Rising star Jamie Liu joined a local radio Sport Relief challenge at the Kingfisher Club in Reading.
League’s Sport Relief marathon a great success
A 24-hour ping pong-athon organised by the Dereham & District League raised more than £1,800 for Sport Relief.
Chelmsford & District: Young keeps leaders flying
Danbury A, long-time leaders of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis first division took another step towards winning the title by beating fourth placed Galleywood A 7-3.
Clacton & District: Kestrels’ survival bid takes off
Windsor Kestrels’ outside chances of survival in Division One of the Clacton & District League were given a boost this week with a timely 6-4 success over Walton B.
Colchester League: Ma and Tsui take Toll on leaders
There was a surprise result in Division Four as CRGS A beat the leaders, Tollgate F, 7-3. Jonathan Ma and Kenneth Tsui won all of their games for CRGS.
Leicester & District: Unicorn so close to title
Unicorn have a couple of matches to catch up at the top of Division One of the Leicester and District League but are still leading and need only to win one of their three remaining matches to retain the championship.
Leopards get standing ovation at Nationals
The England Leopards heroes were honoured at a special presentation during the PG Mutual National Championships.
Drinkhall and Ho are national champions
Tin-Tin Ho won her first Women's Singles title and Paul Drinkhall his fifth on a big day of live televised table tennis at the PG Mutual National Championships in Hatfield today.
Don’t miss the action on Finals Day!
It's finals day at the PG Mutual National Championships - make sure you don't miss the action on our live stream and then on ITV4!
Jarvis and Tsaptsinos take the titles on dramatic day
Tom Jarvis and Maria Tsaptsinos are Under-21 National Champions after a pulsating day at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Listen to Paul Drinkhall on the Danny Baker Show
Paul Drinkhall took time out from the PG Mutual National Championships to play Danny Baker's Sausage Sandwich Game on BBC 5Live on Saturday morning.
Fusion defeat London Academy to win team gold
The England Leopards heroes are all safely through their first tests of the PG Mutual National Championships on a day Fusion won the inaugural Men's Team event.
Training Camp for High Performance Cadets and Juniors
The Poole League Presents a Top Training Camp for High Performance Cadets and Juniors this Easter.
Sheffield Council staff play Table Tennis with ex-Olympian
As part of my priority work in Sheffield, I recently visited the Sheffield Council offices at Moorfoot to meet with the council staff, to chat... Continue reading
BrightHR get #InTheLoop for Sport Relief
Manchester based BrightHR are getting #InTheLoop for Sport Relief
County Durham Schools Table Tennis Champions
The Durham County Schools’ Table Tennis Association’s Individual Championships were held at The Kings Centre in Darlington on Saturday, 6th February 2016. The following pupils... Continue reading
Friday tickets still available for Nationals!
A small number of tickets are available on the door for the first day of the PG Mutual National Championships tomorrow (Friday).
Bayley delighted to share Nationals spotlight
The PG Mutual National Championships includes a landmark para section this year - and world champion Will Bayley is delighted.
Club all set for Sport Relief marathon
Hockley TTC are ready for a 24-hour playing marathon in aid of Sport Relief.
Pitchford and Sibley ready to defend titles
Reigning champions Liam Pitchford and Kelly Sibley are striking a confident note ahead of the defence of their title at the PG Mutual National Championships.
Tony honoured after 50 years serving our sport
Tony Rigby has been honoured for a lifetime of playing table tennis and helping others to get into the sport.
Chelmsford & District: Davison in top form
Bottom side Elmtree Excalibur A impressed this week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and ran out 8-2 winners against Danbury C.
Youngsters hit the Premier League standard
Youngsters showed off some impressive table tennis skills at the Premier League 4 Sport tournament in Birmingham.
Special Guest to attend Sport Relief Fundraiser in April!
World Famous Chef Heston Blumenthal to attend fantastic Table Tennis tournament to raise money for Sport Relief!
Coaching Conference 2016
There are still places available on our Coaching Conference at Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth on the 31st March.
Coach & Club Shortlisted for Devon Sports Awards
Our congratulations go to Paul Whiting and Joola Plymouth who have both been shortlisted for the Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards on the 13th May.
Smith sunk by champion in Italy
James Smith lost to the eventual champion at the Italian Youth Open in Lignano.
Colchester League: Tight race for promotion places
After last week’s excellent Colchester Closed Tournament, focus switched back to the league.
Clacton & District: Spence unbeaten in stalemate at top
The big match at the top of Division Two of the Clacton & District League ended with honours even, second-placed Nomads Tigers drawing with third-placed Lawford.
Leicestershire TTA: Quartet take county to title
Congratulations to the Leicestershire Veterans’ first team of Chris Rogers, Dave Gannon, Maurice Newman and Karen Smith who won the National Premier title for the fourth time.
Alexandra TTC Satellite Club Case Study
Up until 2015 a Table Tennis Club did not exist in the Borough of Epsom & Ewell. Active Surrey and Alexandra Table Tennis Club... Continue reading
Golden girls! England win team event in Italy
England Junior Girls' line-up of Tin-Tin Ho, Emily Bolton and Kate Cheer beat Japan 3-2 to take the team gold medal at the Italian Youth Open.
Club’s marathon effort for Sport Relief
Players from the Dereham and District Table Tennis League are digging deep to boost Sport Relief.
Friday Photos 73: National results and programmes
This week with the National Championships approaching this is a plea to anyone who has any of the programmes and/or results from previous years as a full set is not held in the Archives.
Ho and Bolton beaten in Italian Youth Open final
Tin-Tin Ho and Emily Bolton just fell at the last hurdle after storming through to the Junior Girls' Doubles final at the Italian Youth Open in Lignano.
Colchester Closed: Collins celebrates hat-trick
With the Colchester & District Table Tennis League drawing to a close this season, all attention was focused on the Closed Tournament
Bracken lifts National Prep School title
Benenden’s Arthur Bracken, a pupil of Dulwich Preparatory School, won the under-11 singles at the IAPS National Prep Schools Championships.
County Championships: Leics take title in dramatic style
Leicestershire regained the Veterans’ Premier Division of the County Championships as they overtook reigning champions Sussex at the death
Search is on for para stars of future
Following the announcement of the team that will represent ParalympicsGB in the table tennis events at this year’s Paralympic Games, two of the athletes selected for Rio are supporting the GB Para Table Tennis Team’s search for new talent this weekend.
The Malmo Open for Disabled Athletes
Harry Fairchild was Brighton Table Tennis Club’s outstanding performer at the recent 40th Malmo Open for athletes with disabilities.
Camden Table Tennis Club launches at Sidings!
New Community Club opens in Kilburn, open to all within the community!
Twelve GB table tennis aces named for Rio Paralympics
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has announced the table tennis team for Rio 2016 - and many of them will be at the PG Mutual National Championships!
Bribar Plymouth 2* entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the upcoming Bribar Plymouth 2 star has been extended until Saturday March 12.
Calling former Schools Champions!
The English Schools' Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) is this year celebrating 50 years of National School Team Championships and is keen to hear from players who took part in the first event.
Clacton & District: It’s a breeze for Beezer
Harry Beezer, Scott Campbell and Millie Easton breezed to success this week to take the Clacton & District League’s Junior Combination Trophy for 2016.
Leicester & District: County side off to flier
The senior county first team made a great start in the National Division 1A campaign when they won their first three matches at Rugby in three tough encounters.
Chelmsford & District: Twenty’s plenty for leaders
A convincing 9-1 victory for Chelmsford A over Danbury E mean they hold a massive 20-point lead over Liberal at the top of the second division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.
Daybell leads BTTAD Nationals roll of honour
The GB Para Table Tennis Team dominated the Butterfly Michael Hawkesworth Championships (BTTAD National Championships) in Grantham this weekend.
Leopards heroes climb the world rankings
Sam Walker is the big mover but all three of the bronze medal-winning England Leopards World Championships team have risen in the new world rankings.
Leopards’ team spirit helped us make history
England's history-making World Championships bronze medallists say their huge achievement is still sinking in.
Jarvis and Bolton are Junior National Cup champs
Tom Jarvis and Emily Bolton lived up to their top seedings as they claimed the inaugural boys and girls Junior National Cup titles. Jarvis had... Continue reading
Bardsley, Jarvis and Ramsden unbeaten at National Cup
Charlotte Bardsley was player of the day at the Junior National Cup, beating the second, third and fourth seeds on her way to a 100% record.
Leopards beaten but settle for bronze
England's spellbinding World Team Championships journey is over - but they have a podium place for the first time in 33 years.
Pitchford and Drinkhall magic puts England in dreamland!
England's World Team Championships adventure gets better and better - and the Leopards are now into the semi-finals!
Friday Photos 72: U21 Men’s National Champions
Ladies first last week and this week it is time to recognise the Men’s Singles Champions in the U21 event.
PG Mutual to sponsor National Championships
PG Mutual, the specialist income protection provider, has been unveiled as title sponsor of the 2016 table tennis National Championships.
England through to quarters with dramatic win
Paul Drinkhall won a last-match decider as England today beat Poland 3-2 to reach the last eight of the World Team Championships.
Ace Thakker’s perfect season
Cippenham’s Shae Thakker has gone through the entire National Junior League season unbeaten – a feat unmatched by any other player from the 24 competing teams.
Claim your discount on Nationals tickets
It's the biggest event of the year and time is running out to secure your tickets for the National Championships.
Our new website – providing a better service
Why does Table Tennis England need a new website?
Jersey Open – get your entry in now!
The deadline for entry to the NatWest Jersey Open (Satellite Grand Prix) is fast approaching.
It’s a Light Blue day in Varsity Match
Cambridge took the overall honours in the table tennis Varsity Match, although the men’s first-team match was drawn for the first time since 1992.
Chairman’s Message – March 2016
This time of year sees our elite athletes facing some of their biggest and best challenges of the season.
England to face Poland in knockout stage at Worlds
England men are through to the next stage of the World Team Championships at the expense of second seeds Germany.
Moberly Table Tennis Club relocates to Hammersmith
The Central London Club reopens on Friday 4th March at 6pm and is open to all!
Para players target success on home ground
World champion Will Bayley and double European champion Rob Davies will be among the competitors at this year’s Butterfly Michael Hawkesworth Championships this weekend.
National Championships draw is revealed
The draw has been made for the National Championships, with some intriguing matches set to thrill spectators.
Don Parker to lead ITV4 commentary at Nationals
Don Parker will lead the commentary team for ITV4's live coverage of the National Championships.
England sink Germany at the Worlds!
Paul Drinkhall, Sam Walker and Liam Pitchford turned in brilliant performances as England sunk second seeds Germany at the World Team Championships.
English Leagues Cup Competitions: Deadline extended
The closing date for the English Leagues Cup Competition has been extended to Friday, March 4.
Savill does a job on Italian opponent
Luke Savill beat a player from the top 80 in the world to reach the last 32 of the Swedish Youth Open.
Swede picks up juicy carrot at BATTS!
Another full house and plenty of drama at BATTS saw Swedish trick shot king Johan Hagberg pick up the £600 first prize at the 2* Open.
Horsham Spinners 2*: Ahl-conquering Alexander
Alexander Ahl had a great tournament, winning both of his age groups (U14s & U15s), despite not even being seeded for one of them. Under-11... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Tricia turns up trumps
Tricia Salter may not have been in the running for an award for best-supporting actress at this week’s Oscars’ ceremony - but she’d be top of the list of nominations for best-supporting table tennis player in the Clacton & District League.
Chance to try out for the GB Para team!
The GB Para Table Tennis Team is preparing for this year’s Paralympic Games in Rio but is already looking towards the 2020 Games in Tokyo with two Talent Recruitment Days this month.
Leicester & District Closed: Great Grundy at treble
Once again expertly organised by the Leicester & District League’s Chairman, Peter Wilson, the Leicester Closed Championships threw up many absorbing and well contested finals over two days of fierce competition.
Double win for women, men off the mark
Kelly Sibley kept up her good form with two wins as England's women beat Belgium 3-1 in their latest match at the World Team Championships in Kuala Lumpur.
Recruitment for School Games athletes with a disability
The search is on for young people (aged under 19 on January 1st 2016) with a disability that would be interested in competing in the School Games.
Sweden hold off England after Liam’s fast start
England's first match back at the top level of men's world table tennis for 19 years ended in a 3-1 defeat by Sweden today - but there was victory for England women.
Friday Photos 71: U21 Women’s Singles National Champions
This week's Friday Photos takes a look back at our Women's U21 National Champions.
Mini Business Games, Liverpool
Table Tennis was one of five sports to be included in a workplace event at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Liverpool Airport, aimed at promoting fitness... Continue reading
Action from the Olympic Park Community Club!
The third week of the brand new table tennis and table cricket club at Chobham Academy featured some outstanding social play.
South-East Regional Qualifiers Report
A total of 46 players from Kent and Sussex entered the South-East Inter-Regional Qualification and independent Junior event which was held over the weekend.
Introducing Active Lives
Active Lives is the survey for measuring sport and activity across England.
Sandford Link are Looking for a New Lead Coach
Sandford Link TTC are looking for a coach to deliver their weekly Friday 6:00-8:00pm evening sessions held at Swindon Academy.
Liam and Kelly confident England will hit form
Liam Pitchford says England travel with belief and confidence as they prepare to compete in the top division at the World Team Championships for the first time since 1997.
Clacton & District: Walton tame the pumas
The clash of the top two teams in Division Three of the Clacton & District League saw second-placed Walton D emerge narrow 6-4 winners over Nomads Pumas, their first defeat of the current campaign.
Leicester & District: Pratt inspires victory
Cup week brought a few league matches being fitted in to avoid too many at the last minute of the season.
Welcome to our new website!
Introducing our new website! Table Tennis England has launched its new website which aims to make it easier for everyone to find out the information they need.
Smith, Payet, Rayner and O’Neil are champions
Denise Payet and James Smith kept 100% records across nine gruelling matches to become the first Cadet National Cup champions.
Three silvers and two bronzes for GB in Italy
The GB Para Table Tennis Team took five medals in the team events on the last day of the Lignano Master Open in Italy today... Continue reading
Eight unbeaten after day one at National Cup
Denise Payet, James Smith and Harry Dai completed day one of the Cadet National Cup with 100% records in Bristol. And in the Under-12 event,... Continue reading
Book your place at our Coaching Conference
A presentation on how to scout talented young players, plus the opportunity to quiz Head Coach and Talent Development Manager Nick Jarvis and watch England Youth Squad players in action, are on the agenda of our next Coaching Conference in Plymouth.
Friday Photos 70: Focus on a distant Worlds
As it appears there is a certain international following to Friday’s Photos I thought this week I would continue with a series of images from the wonderful photo album from Vice-President, Derek Tyler.
Six medals for Para GB in Lignano
The GB Para Table Tennis Team made a good start to the 2016 season in Italy with bronze medals in the singles events at the Lignano Master Open.
Stoke to host England’s Euro qualifier
England’s first home match of the European Championships Qualifying campaign will be against Greece in Stoke-on-Trent.
Young prospects ready for National Cup test
The best young prospects in the country are ready to take to the table in the new National Cup competition this weekend.
Fire Service announces table tennis champs date
The UK Fire Service Sport will be holding the annual table tennis championships in London on Sunday April 17.
Savill misses out in a thriller in France
Luke Savill's interest in the French Youth Open was ended in agonising fashion as he was eliminated 17-15 in a deciding set in the last 64.
Double delight for young Haworth TTC duo
Haworth Hawks Table Tennis Club players have become Schools Individual Champions for their counties.
Chelmsford & District: Doubles seals Maldon win
Maldon B advanced to the semi-finals of the Two Down Knock-Out Cup in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis league by beating Danbury B 5-4.
Jersey Open – enter now to avoid disappointment
Places for the 10th NatWest Jersey Open - which doubles as a Satellite Grand Prix - are filling up fast.
Sell-out crowd to enjoy Nationals Finals Day
Sunday’s live TV session of the National Championships will be played out in front of a sell-out crowd.
Collier rubs shoulders with stars in Lausanne
Evie Collier competed against some of the best players in Europe at the Swiss Open.
What it takes to televise the Nationals live
It will take 39 staff, 12 microphones, eight cameras, three replay machines, two satellites and a £1.5million Outside Broadcast (OB) truck to bring the National Championships to Britain’s TV screens.
All Gunns blazing at Cippenham!
Martin Gunn, a regular and popular visitor to Cippenham, blazed a trail through the field at the Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open.
Clacton & District: Lynx get a win on the board
The Lynx have done it at last! The only team without a win in the Clacton & District League broke their duck with a welcome 7-3 victory in Division Three over Nomads Cougars.
Leicester & District: Ups and downs for KP
The Leicestershire Schools Individual table tennis Championships attracted 171 entries over eight events expertly overseen by Mike Smith at two venues: 18 tables at Leicester Grammar School and eight at Knighton Park TTC.
Jarvis impresses in Czech Youth Open team event
England's Junior Boys reached the knockout stages of the team competition, while James Smith and Ethan Walsh were consolation singles semi-finalists as the Czech Youth Open came to an end in Hodonin.
Sycamore secure Premier British League crown.
Sycamore were crowned champions of Premier British League after defeating rivals Ormesby 6-2.
School’s delight at tables donation
Aylands School in Enfield has been presented with four indoor table tennis tables courtesy of an initiative between the Jack Petchey Foundation and Table Tennis England.
Friday Photos 69: Gems from Derek’s album
This week shows part of a collection of priceless photos taken from an album put together by Vice-President, Derek Tyler.
Bayley & Co have Italian job to do
World champion Will Bayley heads a 16-strong squad that will compete in the Lignano Master Open in Italy next week
Jarvis and Ho eliminated at Czech Open
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho were both knocked out of the Czech Youth Open in the last 16.
Primary School Championship at Brighton TTC
St Andrew’s wins Brighton and Hove’s first Primary School Table Tennis Championship
Devon Schools: Record entry as champs are crowned
There was a record entry of 72 in the under-11 section of the Devon Schools Championships, the winners of which will go on to represent Devon in the national finals in Aldersley on April 23.
Spins Academy in line for local sports award
Spins Table Tennis Academy have been nominated for the Club of the Year Award in the Welwyn Hatfield Sports Awards.
Leaders ready to face key rivals in SBL finale
A weekend of reckoning awaits Britain's best teams as the conclusion of the 2015/16 Premier British League season takes place in Ormesby.
Ramsden and Savill advance at Czech Open
Luke Savill and Alex Ramsden made it through the group stages at the Czech Youth Open today, but Kate Cheer and Emily Bolton went out.
Stowupland National Cadet and Junior Leagues
League Organiser Nick Samson reports on day 3 from Stowmarket Table Tennis Club based at Stowupland High School.
Table tennis in work at Showroom Workstation
I recently visited Show Workstation in Sheffield who have recently purchased Table Tennis tables to display within their reception area and to enable businesses that hire out space to play as and when they want.
Leicestershire Schools: Champions crowned as entries rise
The Leicestershire County Schools Individual Championships attracted 171 entries over eight events at two venues – Leicester Grammar School (18 tables) and Knighton Park TTC (8 tables).
England Youth Squad: Date for assessment day
The assessment day for players wishing to be considered for the 2016/17 England Youth Squad will take place on Sunday August 21.
Coaches CPD day in Liverpool
A Coaches CPD day was attended by 23 coaches from around the North West and Yorkshire Regions on Saturday, 6th February at the Ian Robinson Sports Centre, Liverpool.
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 13/14 Feb 2016
The competition programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thorntons Sports taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive, Blackpool... Continue reading
ITV to show National Championships LIVE!
For the first time, the National Championships will be televised live on ITV4.
Chelmsford & District: Halling takes singles crown
Tony Halling, the 2015 Southend Men’s Singles champion and many people’s tip to capture the title didn’t disappoint and he was crowned the 2016 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Men’s Singles Champion
EBATT and Ellenborough take JBL honours
EBATT Boys and Ellenborough Girls are the Junior British League Premier Division champions for 2015/16.
Bishop Auckland 2*: Unseeded Jamie upsets odds
A total of 83 players competed across 16 events at the eighth Bishop Auckland Bribar 2* tournament.
Pop up Ping Pong Hall in Manchester for Chinese New Year
An article was recently published in the Manchester Evening News showing how Table Tennis was involved over the Chinese New Year within Manchester's City Centre.
Clacton & District: Wilkin’s win in Handicap Singles
An assured and polished performance from Adam Wilkin in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Singles Tournament saw him take the well-deserved honour of 2016 champion.
Berkshire school: Thomis takes title
Felix Thomis of the Hill Primary School secured the Under-11 Boys title to book himself a place at the ESTTA Butterfly Schools National Finals in Wolverhampton in April by overcoming challenges from Mo Cook of Caversham Park Primary and Jude Sullivan-Barnes of Caversham Primary School in straight sets.
Brilliant Bertie bags two titles
A total of 59 players took part in the Horsham Spinners 1* on January 17.
Leicester & District: Searle eyes repeat in Ladder
The daytime Ladder League now has two further sessions to run and has Andy Searle, last season’s winner, at the top and going well, with just a further three players able to catch him.
Awards delight for Nicola and Joola Plymouth
Nicola Perry has been named Performance Coach of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Sports Awards.
Inter-Regional Qualification – South East (Update)
The South East Inter-Regional Qualifiers for players in Sussex and Kent will take place on February 20, 2016 and February 21, 2016.
Friday Photos 68: Our boys on top of the world!
We tend to think of English World Champions as being from eras in the past so I thought we should remind ourselves that 11 years ago, in 2005, four young English players took on the world and won.
FREE Kent Sport Club & Coach Forum
On Wednesday 10th February Kent Sport are hosting a FREE to attend Club & Coach Forum is being held at Medway Park, Gillingham, 18:30 - 21:00.
Apply now to become a Talent Development Centre!
Table Tennis England is looking for more organisations to join its network of Talent Development Centres (TDCs) around the country.
What we’re doing to improve mental health through sport
Table Tennis England committed to signing up to the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation in July, 2015. Since being the first National Governing Body to submit an Action Plan to Mind in September, 2015, here’s a brief look at what we’ve achieved so far.
Chairman’s Message – February 2016
Welcome to the first edition of Over the Net, the new Table Tennis England members’ newsletter. While we have many roles and responsibilities as a... Continue reading
Joola Plymouth – Community Club of the Year
Our congratulations go to Joola Plymouth, who picked up the community club of the year award at the Pavilions for the incredible amount of work they do with grass-roots table-tennis players in the Plymouth area.
Dorset Dominate ESTTA School Zone Finals In Plymouth
Following the ESTTA Schools County Team Events in November, the top teams from the South West Counties congregated on Sunday in Plymouth for the ESTTA School Zonal Finals.
County Championship: Yorkshire romp to Cadet title
Halifax County debutant Ben Fillingham travelled to Wellingborough with the Yorkshire team of Shayan Siraj of Leeds and the Hull trio of Harry Dai, Gauri Duhan and Jasmin Wong and the team were head and shoulders above all the other counties and led from start to finish.
County Championship: Sussex make early running
The early rounds of this season’s Veterans’ County Championships, Division 3B have been played and the early front-runners look to be Suffolk.
Chelmsford & District: Ex-champs ready to contest title
All four Men’s Singles semi-finalists in this year’s M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Closed Table Tennis Championships have experience of playing on Finals Night and three of the players are former winners of the title.
Get your school playing table tennis!
Table Tennis England’s latest offer means it has never been easier for schools to introduce the sport – or expand their existing provision.
Ping! set to serve up a smashing summer of Ping Pong
Ping!, the nation’s favourite ping pong festival, will be bouncing back onto the streets of a town or city near you this summer for its... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Brotherhood E-ase relegation fears
Brotherhood E gave their survival chances in Division Two of the Clacton & District League a powerful boost this week with an 8-2 victory against relegation rivals Nomads Jaguars.
Leicester & District: Every point counts in Challenge Bowl
If not quite unique then a very unusual team competition organised by the County Association is the Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl for teams of four,
Worcester Schools: Li earns top player award
The Worcestershire Schools Individual Table Tennis Competition was held at St Egwin’s School in Evesham and the players provided some fantastic table tennis.
Jarvis and Sibley secure English double at Nottingham GP
It was a double success for the English competitors at the Nottingham Grand Prix as both Tom Jarvis and Kelly Sibley secured singles titles under... Continue reading
Enigmatic Akindaya stars on Nottingham GP opening day
Nigerian Ismaila Akindaya lit up the opening day of the Nottingham Grand Prix on a day notable for fine performances and repeat performances. In one... Continue reading
A day and knight to remember at Jack Petchey team finals
London Academy were double winners but seven different schools took home a trophy from a brilliant Jack Petchey London Schools Table Tennis Team Finals.
Official recognition for young Ben
Young umpire Ben Johnson was shortlisted for an award and met one of Britain's top officials at the Sports Officials UK National Awards presentation.
Chestfield Warriors TTC Junior Assessment Day
Chestfield Warriors are hosting a Training assessment day for under 15's boys and girls.
Joola Plymouth shortlisted for sports award
Joola Plymouth TTC has been shortlisted for Community Sports Club of the Year in the local sports awards.
How YOU can help shape our Sporting Future
Sport England is asking for help from the table tennis family to shape delivery of the government’s Sporting Future strategy.
Friday Photos 67: England’s World Championships
With the World Championships coming up I thought it would be nice to look back to when England last hosted this event in 1997.
Widnes & Runcorn Primary: Youngsters earn victory
The winners have been crowned in the Widnes and Runcorn Primary Table Tennis Competition.
English trio head for exit in Germany
The three remaining English players at the German Open were today eliminated by higher-ranked opponents.
Inter-Regional competition entries open!
Entries are now open for the first phase of the brand new Inter-Regional competition.
Walker leads three through, but Reed is out
Sam Walker upset the world No 43 to follow Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall in taking a step nearer the main draw of the German Open today.
Mini Morpeth – an East London Initiative!
Table Tennis England was pleased to attend JOOLA Morpeth’s Mini Morpeth session on Saturday.
Oxfordshire Schools Individual Table Tennis Competition
This year’s tournament was held at the Kidlington Table Tennis Centre on Wednesday 20th January and the players produced some outstanding play with the U/16 Boys event being of a very high standard.
New club is set to be a real Smasher!
Corby Smash Table Tennis Club is almost ready for lift-off!
Clacton & District: Impressive Hume gains revenge
It was a battle of the table tennis heavyweights in Division One of the Clacton & District League with six of the league’s leading players involved in the Nomads Panthers v Windsor Condors top-of-the-table clash.
Leicester & District: Nomads looking upwardly mobile
Ruling the roost at the top of Division Three of the Leicester & District League are Nomads, who came down from a very competitive Division Two last season and are very keen to climb back up.
Baggaley is ping pong world champ again!
Andrew Baggaley retained his World Championship of Ping Pong title in dramatic style at Alexandra Palace last night.
Nottingham Grand Prix – draw is revealed!
The draw for the Nottingham Grand Prix has been revealed – with strong entry lists sure to make for an exciting competition.
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star (CD 23/1/16)
The Big One is back! The STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star sponsored by Thornton’s Table Tennis is taking place on 13/14 February 2016 at Blackpool Sports Centre. Click here for... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Closed: Warner aims to defend title
Entries are up for the 2016 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships with 86 players having entered this year.
Friday Photos No 66: When East met West
A wonderful array of photographs this week taken during the China Tour of Britain in 1972. These photos are from Derek Tremayne’s collection.
New divisional structure for British League
The British League has announced a new divisional structure for the 2016/17 season.
Reed out of ‘anniversary’ Hungarian Open
Danny Reed was eliminated in the group stage of the Hungarian Open today. The 26-year-old, ranked No 203 in the world, won his opening group... Continue reading
Free Training and Advice Roadshows for Sussex Clubs
FREE Active Sussex 'Club Roadshow' and 'Club Matters' events are taking place from February - May 2016.
Time to enter English Leagues Cup Competitions
The entry forms are now out for this season’s ELCC Competition, still going strong from the date of the first competition in 1935.
New Argyle Community Trust Sessions
ARGYLE Community Trust are delighted to introduce the launch of our brand new Argyle Community Table-Tennis Network.
Baggaley primed for world title defence
Andrew Baggaley has been working hard to make sure he is in the best shape to defend his World Championship of Ping Pong crown this weekend.
Successful Tower Hamlets School Competition
Table Tennis England were delighted to support a successful junior schools competition for schools within Tower Hamlets on Wednesday 13th January, kindly hosted at St Paul's Way School.
Leicester & District: Unicorn close in on title
To all intents and purposes the Division One championship of the Leicester & District League is done and dusted after the two top teams clashed again
Clacton & District: Gill Lockes up victory
Gill Locke was the star of the show as Nomads Panthers marched on at the top of the Division One of the Clacton & District League with an emphatic 8-2 win over Brotherhood C.
Chelmsford & District: Another maximum for leaders
One of the main features of this year’s action in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League (and not necessarily one of the best features either) is the number of matches which have been decided 10-0.
England paired with Germany at the Worlds
England’s men have been drawn against second seeds Germany and hosts Malaysia as they step back on to the top stage of world table tennis.
Yorkshire Reg. Training Assessment Day, 6 Feb
Yorkshire Regional Committee invites all Yorkshire players Under 18, 15, 13 and 11 years of age to a Regional Training Assessment Day on Saturday 6th February 2016... Continue reading
East Sussex pupils qualify for National finals
Over two consecutive Wednesdays, 122 competitors descended upon The St Leonards Academy for the East Sussex Schools Under-11, U13, U16 and U19 Championships.
Olympic Park Community Club Launches 3rd February!
Table Tennis England and Essex Cricket are starting a Community Table Tennis and Table Cricket Club on February 3rd at Chobham Academy in the Olympic Park.
Friday Photos No 65: Junior English Open
Three photographs this week from my husband, Harvey’s collection. The first two from the Beneficial Trust Junior English Open in May 1985 at Portsmouth and... Continue reading
Sibling success at East Midlands Junior 4*
Two pairs of siblings enjoyed success as Weavers Leisure Centre in Wellingborough hosted the East Midlands Junior 4 Star Tournament, with 170 competitors from across the UK.
Table Tennis England Hopes Camp dates set
Under-13 and Under-18 players with elite potential can apply for a place on a residential training camp led by Table Tennis England performance coaches.
Entries closed for busy Nottingham Grand Prix
Entries to the Nottingham Grand Prix have been closed due to exceptional demand.
County Championship: Worcs lead way after sinking champs
In a division of nine teams, Worcestershire are leading the race for promotion to the premier division as they lead the over-60s Division 1A with five wins from five starts.
Carr Manor Community School TTC
Fifteen members of PE staff from Carr Manor Community School, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School and Corpus Christi Catholic College, attended a Table Tennis INSET session yesterday.
Pupils celebrate South Yorkshire Schools title
South Yorkshire held its annual Schools individual championships at the English Institute of Sport on Tuesday organised by the English Schools Table Tennis Association South Yorkshire secretary Shaun Alvey with support from the Albert Premier table tennis club based in Sheffield. The event attracted 80 entries from across South Yorkshire.
MyPlace Youth Centre Launches Table Tennis Club!
MyPlace Youth Centre in Harold Hill have launched a new Table Tennis Club! The club has four brand new tables that have been kindly donated by Essex County Association, Havering Borough Counciland Tapestry.
Fusion Table Tennis Club Open Day!
Fusion Table Tennis Club in South Bermondsey are opening their doors to the public for their open day on Saturday 30th January from 10pm to 4pm.
Cippenham Team 2* Open: Kingfisher justify top seeding
A huge entry was received for the 10th running of the Cippenham Team 2-Star Open on Saturday.
Be a volunteer at our Senior Nationals!
Want to make a difference in table tennis? Learn new skills? Maybe you just want to do something interesting in your spare time and make new friends?
U11s, U13s and Cadets Inter-Regional Qualifications
The 2015/16 Inter-regional qualifications will be taking place at Joola Plymouth Table Tennis Club.
Leicester & District: Genovese goes one better in trophy
Some players’ styles are ideally suited to handicaps as they tend to give very little away, which may not help in a level match as their opponent can be enterprising from the start.
Clacton & District: Eagles are cup killers again
Last year, the Eagles eliminated Cup-holders Windsor Hawks in Round Two of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup - this season they’ve done it to reigning Division One champions and current leaders Nomads Panthers.
Chelmsford & District: Pennell stars but Liberal drop
Liberal were involved in two close matches in Division Two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League but despite two excellent performances from Steve Pennell, who was undefeated in his six singles, they failed to win either match and they have now dropped back to fourth place.
Premier British League invades Cardiff
One of the most significant days in the British League calendar takes place today as the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff hosts the third... Continue reading
Doran and Rushton celebrate hardbat success
Chris Doran was a double winner at the hardbat Hilversum Open tournament in the Netherlands, retaining his individual title and also winning the team event alongside Andrew Rushton.
Friday Photos No 64: University challenge
For the next few weeks the photos will be themed with some information known and other bits missing, so any help with filling the gaps is, as usual, very welcome.
First Grand Prix title for Weerasinghe
The Sussex Satellite Grand Prix saw 110 entrants this year, a big increase from 93 last season.
Clacton & District: Panthers clear in hunt for fourth title
At the halfway stage of the Clacton & District League season, Nomads Panthers hold a 22-point lead at the top of Division One and look odds-on favourites to make it four titles in a row.
It’s official! Stuart is named referee for Rio Olympics
Stuart Sherlock has been confirmed as the table tennis referee for the Rio Olympics. The 61-year-old from Blackpool was chosen for the honour by the... Continue reading
Workplace table tennis on BBC’s The One Show
The benefits of table tennis in the workplace are set to be highlighted by BBC1's flagship The One Show tonight at 7pm.
South East Region Assessment Day
The day will consist of a variety of exercises and games so the coaching staff can assess your level in a training environment and a competitive environment.
£60,000 grants will help improve facilities
Table Tennis England has announced facility grants of more than £60,000 to improve table tennis facilities around the country, taking the total grants this financial year to more than £260,000.
English Schools’ County Individual Competitions – North
Entry forms are now being circulated for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools’ Individual competitions. Great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13,... Continue reading
Halton trophy joy for Liams!
The annual Christmas Party and Competition were held at Halton Regional Table Tennis Centre.
Social Sessions at Downham Health for Over 60s!
From 21 January until 14 April there will be 13 weeks of free social sessions for people aged 60+ at Downham Health and Leisure Centre in Bromley.
Efforter racket coverings suspended by ITTF
The ITTF Executive Committee has decided to suspend all Efforter racket coverings from LARC (List of authorised racket coverings), with effect from January 4.
Chelmsford & District: Brown seals narrow win for Elmtree
The Christmas break in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League gives teams a chance to play their cup matches and this year’s Handicap KnockOut Cup produced a number of closely fought clashes.
Coach Education CPD Days, North
Three Coach Education CPD days are being held in the North of England during January to March with a focus on new ideas to help deliver engaging... Continue reading
Torbay Table Tennis Academy’s Christmas Grand Prix
Torbay Table Tennis Academy held its Christmas Grand Prix event on 12th December with 52 competitors taking part.
New 5-8 Year Old Group at Torbay Table Tennis Academy
Torbay Table Tennis Academy opened a new group for children aged 5-8.
Leeds Syrian Community finds new horizons through Ping!
Refugees from Syria who have recently arrived in Leeds were recently brought together for a Table Tennis tournament in the rather grand surroundings of Leeds Town Hall on Tuesday 29th December.
Leicester & District: Finalists decided in Memorial Trophy
Traditionally at this time of the year locally table tennis moves to individual play and to the Phil Reid Memorial Trophy so ably organised by Andy Wright.
Leicester & District: Smart Casuals lead way
Having previously summed up Division One of the Leicester & District League as a three-horse race for the title we can look further afield at the other four sections and find quite a difference in their various status, from almost out of sight front-runners to more than half still with a realistic chance to top theirs.
Arise Sir Jack! Petchey is knighted in Honours list
Jack Petchey has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year’s Honours. The newly-titled Sir Jack receives the honour from the Queen for services to... Continue reading
A year of achievement – review of 2015
It’s been another busy year for our leading players and officials, and although perhaps not hitting such memorable heights as last year’s iconic Commonwealth Games medal victories, there has been plenty to celebrate at home and abroad.
Berkshire Schools event – entries open
Entries are open for the Berkshire County Schools Individual Championships on January 30, 2016.
Extra funding will help us develop young talent
Table Tennis England has been awarded extra funding of £138,600 by Sport England to grow and expand its network of Talent Development Centres.
The search is on for volunteers of the year
Do you know a dedicated volunteer who devotes their time and energy so others can enjoy table tennis?
Greater Manchester Schools Individual entry form
GREATER MANCHESTER SCHOOLS’ TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION U11, U13, U16, U19 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SUNDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2016
McBeath wins Commonwealth Fair Play Award
David McBeath has capped a memorable Commonwealth Championships by winning the Fair Play Award.
Wear the three leopards – buy England kit now!
Show your support for Team England and our top players by buying YOUR replica England kit now!
Chelmsford & District League: Abbott undefeated
Division One of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced two hard-fought matches this week. Maldon A had Alex Abbott to thank as they beat Danbury B 6-4. Abbott won his three singles and John Poysden won twice.
Leicester & District League: Top three out on their own
Division One of the Leicester and District League is the first section to complete every match in the first half, with the other four divisions still having some significant fixtures to complete.
Copa cheer for Team GB in Costa Rica
The GB Para Table Tennis Team finished the Copa Costa Rica - the final international tournament of 2015 - with a total of seven medals, adding three team medals to the four singles medals won earlier in the week.
More medals elude England squad in Surat
The Commonwealth Championships are over for England after Tin-Tin Ho & Maria Tsaptsinos lost their women's doubles quarter-final.
Six march on for England in singles
Six out of seven England players made it through to the main draw of the singles events at the Commonwealth Championships in India. David McBeath,... Continue reading
Three silvers for GB in Costa Rica
Three GB players reached the finals of their respective singles events at the Copa Costa Rica Para Table Tennis competition in San Jose with Ashley Facey Thompson, Thomas Matthews and Martin Perry all winning silver medals and Billy Shilton taking bronze.
England men seal silver at Commonwealths
Helshan Weerasinghe won the crucial fifth rubber as England beat Singapore 3-2 to go into the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Championships in India.
Friday Photos No 63: Thanks for a great year!
I was amazed this week when I was informed that Friday’s Photos has had 45,000 page views since its inception – and that is without... Continue reading
Perfect start for England at Commonwealths
England’s men and women both made the perfect start to the team event at the Commonwealth Championships in Surat, India. The men’s squad of David... Continue reading
Our new Coaching Portal is up and running
Table Tennis England’s new Coaching Portal is now live!
Draw released for new Fusion event
Fusion TTC are ready for the launch of an exciting new Junior series.
Training Seminar for New Umpires, Blackpool 17th Jan 2016
Do you have anyone in your club or league that might be interested in becoming a County Umpire? Table Tennis England are looking to increase the... Continue reading
Ping Pong merrily on high in Lottery Christmas film!
A new Christmas film from The National Lottery shows table tennis really is a sport for all, for life!
Cardiff Satellite Grand Prix draw released
The first Satellite Grand Prix of the season takes place next weekend at the Sports Wales National Centre in Cardiff.
BATTS Super Series: Nutland claims latest title
If you have entered tournaments where you lost in the first round or group and then spend most of the day watching other people play, you will realise the importance of giving everyone the chance to play lots of games.
Chelmsford & District: Reliable Qureshi takes treble in draw
The evenly matched nature of division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League was very evident this week. Leaders Chelmsford A were held to a 5-5 draw by Rawreth & Hullbridge.
GB players in last shot at Paralympics
The final competition that will count towards qualification for the table tennis events at next year’s Paralympic Games in Rio takes place this week in Costa Rica from December 16-19.
Leicester & District: Rogers’ maximum cannot stop Unicorn
The long awaited clash of the two unbeaten teams vying at the top of Division One of the Leicester and District League saw Knighton Park’s Chris Rogers in majestic form as he powered to a superb maximum to maintain his own unblemished individual record against the very solid in depth Unicorn.
South Shields success for Howieson and Sibley
Men’s Singles Scottish international Craig Howieson was in dominant form to blitz his way to the Men’s Singles title at the South Shields Grand Prix... Continue reading
Noutch and Bolton set the scene in South Shields
Men’s Band 1 Simon Noutch warmed up for Sunday’s Men’s Singles with a Band 1 victory at the South Shields Grand Prix. Noutch, given... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 62: Who are these players?
Last week’s photos created quite a lot of interest with sometimes differing views on the players but I have opted for the names which have occurred the most frequently or where local knowledge seems to dominate. Additional or correcting details are always welcome.
It’s a golden night for Fakenham players
Fakenham & District Table Tennis League recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a social evening at the Gallows Sports Centre in Fakenham.
Figures show disability table tennis on the up
Disability table tennis is flourishing, according to Sport England statistics out today.
It’s a royal appointment for Marcus and Denise
Two young table tennis stars had a fixture by royal appointment as they took on the future King and Queen of England.
Young England stars ready to dazzle in India
To say the England squad heading to India for the Commonwealth Championships next week is youthful is something of an understatement.
Ormesby’s Harland claims 2* title
With the Junior Boys’ Singles victory for Josh Harland, Ormesby players excelled in the Darlington 2 Star Open Table Tennis Championships which were played last Saturday.
Horsham Spinners 2*: Anand’s double title joy
A total of 87 players contested the 5th Jarvis Sports Horsham Spinners 2 Star on November 22. There were six age groups with consolation events... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Rotary head tight division
It may be the lowest section of the Leicester & District League but Division Five is now turning out to be the most competitive of them all with no less than seven teams either at or very near the to the top and any one of those seven could still be crowned champions.
Chelmsford & District: Halling makes the difference
Leaders Danbury A retained their 100% record for the season and by beating second-placed Bocking 7-3 they took a giant step towards winning the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division title.
County Championships: Sussex and Kent set Veterans pace
Sussex and Kent lead the way after the first round of fixtures in this season’s County Championships veterans’ premier division as both counties recorded two wins and one draw to complete their three fixtures in an exciting session of play at Ashford TTC over the last weekend in November.
Davies back on top of world rankings
European Para table tennis champion Rob Davies has regained the ITTF PTT world No 1 ranking in men’s class 1.
Tin-Tin and Maria beaten in World doubles quarters
Tin-Tin Ho, Maria Tsaptsinos and Helshan Weerasinghe have all been knocked out of the singles at the World Junior Championships in the last 64.
South Shields Grand Prix – draw revealed
The draw for the South Shields Grand Prix has been published.
Liu picks up award at ceremony
Jamie Liu scooped the Pathway to Excellence in Sport award at the Wokingham Borough Sports Council awards evening.
Generous members fund new trophies
Table Tennis England members have generously donated eight new trophies to be awarded at our competitions from this season.
Friday Photos No 61: A Hastings who’s who
Six photographs this week. A mixed bag with the colour image from what looks like my Local League in Hastings, their British League team? Several faces I do recognise in this one but not all.
England trio reach main draw at World Juniors
Helshan Weerasinghe and Tin-Tin Ho have topped their qualifying groups at the World Junior Championships in France.
Des helps top club put table tennis on agenda
Members of one of the biggest tennis and squash clubs in the country will soon be able to add table tennis skills to their repertoires – with help from none other than Desmond Douglas.
England players out of mixed doubles at Worlds
The three England players competing at the World Junior Championships in France have been knocked out of the Mixed Doubles.
Funding Circle fight hard to retain their title!
Sixteen top technology companies battled it out in a disused mechanics workshop in the backstreets of Shoreditch for the ultimate bragging rights to be crowned Ping Pong Fight Club Champions 2015!
Commonwealth champs bring the wow factor to company
Commonwealth champions Paul and Jo Drinkhall have been inspiring staff at a multi-national company to take up table tennis.
Buy your Senior Nationals tickets online now!
It’s time to book your place at the flagship event of English table tennis!
Leicester & District League: Nomads on the move at top
One of the problems of this season has been the high number of postponements across all divisions except Division Four of the Leicester and District League, ensuring a significant flurry of rearranged fixtures being needed as all matches must be cleared before the second half of the season begins.
Six Nations to become a magnificent 7!
The 6 Nations events are to be upgraded to a new Home Countries International Championship encompassing seven nations from 2017.
Chelmsford & District: Danbury and Bocking maintain fast starts
The leading two sides continue to set a very hot pace in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and this week the leaders Danbury A (Reece Seddon, Gary Young and Charles Sweeney) overcame Elmtree Excalibur A 10-0
Tin-Tin leads three-way assault on World Juniors
Tin-Tin Ho is back from injury and ready to compete for England on the world stage once more.
Giving our coaches a Winning Edge
This time, we take a look at The Winning Edge - our coaching magazine, the second edition of which has just been published.
England Euro qualifiers draw is revealed
England's women have been drawn to play Germany and Slovenia in the qualifying competition for the European Championships.
Friday Photos No 60: Can you name these players?
Five more pictures this week. Apart from Mariyn Bawden in the fifth image, can you help with any names for the rest of the players?
Countdown is on for Senior Nationals tickets!
The hottest tickets of the table tennis season are almost ready to go on sale!
Paul hopes Rio success can help him floor the rest!
Paul Drinkhall is hoping his recent victory at the Rio test event will help to give him an edge over the rest of the field if he qualifies for next year’s Olympics.
Tributes to Bill Moran, International Umpire
International Umpire Bill Moran has died at the age of 86.
England teams named for World Schools Champs
London Academy and Grantham College will represent the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) at the International School Sport Federation (ISF) World Schools’ Table Tennis Championships in Eilat, Israel, in April.
Ormesby Junior 1*: Dewar at the treble on home ground
Led by a strong display by Jack Dewar, home-grown Ormesby players dominated the first Ormesby Junior 1 Star Open Championships on November 22.
Len Pilditch, umpire and referee, passes away
Tributes have been paid to International Umpire and National Referee Len Pilditch, who has died at the age of 87.
Sue’s silver leads triple medal success
The GB Para Table Tennis Team picked up three medals in the team events on the final day of the PTT China Open in Beijing today.
South Shields Grand Prix – deadline extended
The entry deadline for the South Shields Grand Prix has been extended until Wednesday.
Sussex hit form to top the table
Sussex No 3 were the star performers in the first round of fixtures played in county championships Veterans' Division 3C at Reading's Kingfisher TTC when they completed their three fixtures on maximum points, one clear of Kent No 4 and two points ahead of Bedfordshire seconds and Middlesex No 5.
Chelmsford & District: Webber clinches a thriller
The most eye-catching performance of the week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League came from Elmtree Excalibur A’s hard-hitting left-hander Simon Webber who beat the 2012 and 2013 M&G Investments Chelmsford Men’s Singles champion Alex Abbott (Maldon A) 3-2 (11-9, 8-11, 8-11, 11-7, 11-9) - one of the best individual victories in the League this season.
McKibbin hits the gold standard in China
Paralympic medalist Aaron McKibbin beat the Chinese world No 2 Ye Chao Qun to win gold in the men’s class 8 singles at the PTT China Open in Bejing and there was further success for the GB Para Table Tennis team as Jack Hunter-Spivey took silver in men’s class 5.
Walsh runs top seed close in Portugal
Ethan Walsh lost out to the top seed after reaching the last 16 of the Cadet Boys’ Singles at the Portugal Junior & Cadet Open.
Friday Photos No 59: Photos of Michael Close
Photos from Michael Close, TTE Vice-President and Middlesex Chairman, General Secretary and National Councillor.
Drinkhall wins Rio test event gold medal!
Paul Drinkhall lived up to his No 1 seeding as he claimed the Men's Singles title at the Olympic test event in Rio.
Coaching Portal coming soon – licences extended
From the 1st December 2015, Table Tennis England will be launching a new online Coaching Portal. The portal will allow online course bookings and make licence renewals as easy as possible.
Paul Drinkhall flies the flag in Rio de Janeiro
Hot foot from the Swedish Open, Paul Drinkhall has crossed the Atlantic to compete in the Aquece Rio International Tournament – the test event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Entry deadline for South Shields GP fast approaching
The November 22 deadline for entry to the South Shields Grand Prix is just four days away.
Notts CYP are crowned disability competition winners!
Table Tennis England teamed up with the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) to give one lucky organisation the chance to win an indoor table tennis table worth £350.
Senior Six Nations: Karina takes the title
The Senior 6 Nations, hosted by Table Tennis Ireland in Lisburn, saw Karina le Fevre beat Charlotte Carey of Wales in the final to take the Women’s Singles title.
Cheshire Schools TTA Results
The Annual Cheshire Schools event was held at Select Security Halton Stadium home of Halton Table Tennis Club on 10 November.
English youngsters show their quality in Bristol
Day two of the Bristol Grand Prix saw a high quality field take to the tables. It was a great day especially for two young England internationals.
Brilliant Bristol delivers on day 1
The ever popular destination of Bristol lived up to all expectations on day one of the third Grand Prix of the 2015/16 season.
Carlton le Willows plans a £400,000 expansion
Plans have been submitted for a state-of-the-art table tennis facility at Carlton le Willows Academy thanks to a £200,000 grant from Table Tennis England.
Friday Photos No 58: A tribute to Bernard Crouch
A rare sporting talent whose life was cut short. Those who knew Bernard paid some wonderful tributes to him, not only for his achievements but for his demeanour and sportsmanship.
Umpire David prepares for a Rio thriller
David Edwards will add another great experience to his CV when he umpires at the Rio test event later this month.
Veteran National Championships given a new-look
Table Tennis England and VETTS are teaming up to run a new-look annual Veteran National Championships, starting next May 2016.
Inaugural Cippenham 4-Star is a huge success
Cippenham Table Tennis Club staged its first ever 4-star open tournament over the weekend and it proved an enormous success.
Fakenham & District to celebrate 50 years
To mark their 50th anniversary, Fakenham are holding a social evening with finger buffet and cash bar at the Gallows Sports Centre.
Vote for Brighton TTC in the Active Sussex Sports Awards
Brighton Table Tennis Club (BTTC) is nominated for two awards in the 2015 Active Sussex Sports Awards.
Table tennis participants urged to #GetYourKitOn
Table Tennis England is backing a new campaign that promotes support for grassroots sport ahead of the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review on 25 November.
Clacton & District: Pumas Pick of the Penguins
Nomads Pumas hold the distinction of being the longest-serving team in Division Three of the Clacton and District League but, after seventeen continuous seasons, this could be the year that sees them move up the local table tennis ladder.
Rob Sinclair to retire after 40 years with the Association
Table Tennis England’s General Secretary Rob Sinclair has announced that after working for the Association, man and boy, for 40 years, he will retire at Christmas.
Young trio dig deep to reach knockout stages
Alex Ramsden, Ethan Walsh and Denise Payet all reached the last 32 of the Cadet Singles at the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open in Szombathely.
Premier British League end of round six report
Sycamore regained their league leaders status following an outstanding 8-0 win over Fusion.
Premier British League takes over Nottingham
The second instalment of the 2015/16 Premier British League season takes place this weekend, with Britain's best teams taking to court to battle it out against one another.
Jarvis leads England fight in Hungary
Sixth seed Takuto Izumo of Japan was Tom Jarvis’ nemesis at the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open.
We’re ahead of the pack on Board equality!
Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe and Chairman Sandra Deaton offered proof that table tennis is ahead of the field when it comes to boardroom equality.
Bristol Grand Prix draw is published
Entries for the Bristol Grand Prix have now been confirmed - and players who have been unsuccessful have already been notified.
Friday Photos No 57: Who are the ‘stout’ types?
Just two photos this week but with lots of players in them.
University’s new sporting HQ promises to be a winner
Nicola Deaton-Perry can't wait for the opening of a new £40 million facility which will help the University of Nottingham's table tennis programme become even more cutting edge.
Middlesex and Worcs get on winning track
The opening fixtures were played recently at dual venues in this season’s County Championships Veterans’ Division 2B as Bedfordshire, Essex II and Middlesex II played each other at Batts, while further north Worcestershire and the second teams from Hertfordshire, Leicestershire and Northants each played three matches at Weaver TTC, Wellingborough.
South Shields Grand prix – enter now!
The Grand Prix Series moves back to the north of the country with a stop in South Shields next month - and there is just over two weeks left to get your entry in!
First Cippenham 4* promises to be busy
Excitement is building as Cippenham Table Tennis Club prepares to host its first ever Junior 4-Star Open Championships this weekend.
Shae makes first steps on international stage
Shae Thakker became the latest in a long line of Cippenham youngsters to gain international honours over the weekend.
Cippenham TTC: Awards for Catherine, Ricky, Jemma and Shae
Cippenham Table Tennis Club celebrated the 19th anniversary of the opening of the purpose-built centre with a party and awards presentation tonight.
Frank’s in a league of his own – at 89!
Frank Armstrong is proof that table tennis is ‘a sport for all for life’, winning two league matches after being called up as a late replacement for a Walsall League fixture – at the age of 89.
Giving talented players the best chance of success
This time, we take a look at how promising young players are being prepared for international competition by Talent Development Centre (TDC) programme.
Leicestershire TTA: Charlie Jacques, an appreciation
Charlie Jacques was certainly one of, if not the, best defender ever produced by Leicestershire.
Nicola Perry is finalist at sports awards
Nicola Perry was pipped to the Coach of the Year award at the Nottingham Sports Awards.
Shilton and Pickard strike gold in Belgium
Gloucestershire teenager Billy Shilton and 21-year-old Felicity Pickard, from Burnley, were the stars of the Belgian Open for the GB Para Table Tennis team, taking gold in their respective singles events.
Helshan handed a crack at the Worlds
Helshan Weerasinghe has been called up for the World Junior Championships in Vendee, France.
Olympic umpire Liz Wilson passes away
Liz Wilson passed away on October 29, 2015 after a long battle against cancer.
Hackney players top of the pile at youth festival
Youth clubs from Hackney took top honours in a new table tennis event run by London Youth in partnership with Table Tennis England.
Ace Smallcombe sweeps board at Cramlington 2*
Twelve-year-old Peter Smallcombe was the star of the Cramlington 2 Star Junior tournament when he swept the board to win the Under-13 Boys, Cadet Boys and the Junior Boys events.
I can learn from Tour debut, says Chesterman
A meeting between team-mates James Smith and Shayan Siraj was a highlight for the English contingent at the Slovak Cadet Open in Bratislava.
Dorset lead way after impressive double
The first round of fixtures played in County Championship Veterans' Division 1B was played at Cippenham, with all counties playing two matches.
Glynn takes top prize at Bristol 1* Veterans
Sixty six competitors arrived at Bristol Academy of Sport (Wise Campus) including three players who forgot the clocks had changed so were there an hour early.
Leicestershire TTA: Skipper Morris sees bigger picture
Syston Casuals entered a fourth team this season in Division Five of the Leicester & District League who have been enjoying some success, especially their captain, Scott Morris, who is in fourth position in the individual averages.
Clacton & District: Bright as a Button for Eagles
It’s been a long haul back to fitness but Fred Button is making his mark again in Division One of the Clacton & District League.
Trumpauskas and Rose are the Masters
The Midlands Masters annual veterans table tennis event took place on October 17 and 18 and saw more than 280 competitors making the trip to Tipton Sports Academy to compete in the event.
Friday Photos No 56: Who, when and where?
Last week there was a brief interlude from old photos but an interesting article on the impact Friday’s Photos has had on at least one former player.
Our work on Mental Health Charter impresses MPs
Table Tennis England’s work to positively impact the lives of people with mental health problems through sport has been commended by MPs.
How champion and refugee Mufid is inspiring young players
Shot in the stomach and forced to flee the country he represented with pride on the international sporting stage, Mufid al Kurdi is rebuilding his life in England, with help from the table tennis family.
Morgan and Bullen take SportsAble plaudits
Daniel Bullen and Joshua Morgan were joint players of the tournament at the SportsAble Grand Prix at Cippenham.
Good Evans as Callum takes Stockton title
Callum Evans of Wales won the Junior Boys Singles in the Tees Active supported Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4 Star Championships at the Thornily Pavilion on Sunday, beating local Cleveland players in both the semi-final and the final.
Countback agony for Liu in Liege invitation event
Jaime Liu finished 11th at the Stiga Masters Minimes in Belgium.
Clacton & District: Khan treble is in vain
Rivhu Khan took the battle honours this week in Division Three of the Clacton & District League when his Walton D side faced current pace-setters Nomads Pumas.
Leicestershire TTA: Patel and Unicorn unbeaten
We are now almost a quarter way through the Leicester & District League season with the first cup week enabling teams to catch up with some postponed matches as so few enter the cups these days that this first scheduled week is not needed. It also gives us a chance to assess so far.
Bristol Grand Prix may be over-subscribed
Next month's Bristol Grand Prix has attracted a large number of entries and may therefore be over-subscribed.
Weatherby called into Eurotalents programme
England’s Josh Weatherby is one of only nine players to be selected for the Eurotalents programme.
How Friday Photos got James focused!
Former top county player James Vasco has rediscovered his love of table tennis after a 15-year break – and it’s all thanks to seeing himself in Friday Photos!
Enter the South Shields Grand Prix now!
Entries are now open for the South Shields Grand Prix. The north east event will be the fourth stop on the 2015/16 circuit and is... Continue reading
Your chance to nominate top volunteers
Do you know of any outstanding volunteers or individuals who have given up their time over many years to help others play table tennis?
Helping thousands of pupils to play
This time, we put the spotlight on our work with the Jack Petchey Foundation to introduce table tennis into schools in London and Essex.
Baggaley exits Polish Open in group stage
Andrew Baggaley was eliminated at the group stage of the Polish Open men's singles in Warsaw today.
Grand Prix points 2015/16
Updated 21/12/15 with Cardiff Satellite Grand Prix results Men’s singles Women’s singles Men’s Band 1 Women’s Band 1 Men’s Band 2 Women’s Band 2 Men’s... Continue reading
Stockton Junior 4* draw released
The draw for this weekend's Stockton on Tees Junior 4* has been published.
Coaching opportunity in north London
Camden Council are looking for an experienced Level 2 table tennis coach to deliver a weekly session at Queens Crescent Community Centre, to start as soon as possible.
Tables continue Stephen’s inspirational legacy
The inspirational legacy of teenage cancer fundraiser and table tennis player Stephen Sutton will live on whenever players pick up a bat at one of two table tennis tables donated in his memory.
English Schools’ County Team Competitions
Entry forms are being circulated for the following North of England ESTTA County Schools Team competitions, great events for all schools with four categories: U11, U13,... Continue reading
Students inspired by visit from Cooke and Sibley
England No 1 Kelly Sibley and Table Tennis England Performance Coach Alan Cooke thrilled pupils from three schools as they passed on their skills and passion for the sport.
Essex start title defence with a hat-trick
Reigning champions Essex emerged as leaders after the first weekend of fixtures in this season’s county championships over-60s Premier Division with a perfect record of three wins from three when all premier county teams met up at Milton Keynes.
Plymouth Junior 2* entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Bribar Plymouth Junior 2 Star on Sunday November 1 has been extended.
Disability players helped to get on to the table
Today Table Tennis England launches the Disability Table Grant Scheme to help more disabled people get into table tennis. The benefits of table tennis on... Continue reading
Get your entries in for Bristol Grand Prix
Entries for the Bristol Grand Prix, one of our most popular event of the year, are closing in less than a week’s time!
BAT spreads the message at big London expo
The health benefits of table tennis were front and centre at the Brand Licensing Europe expo in London.
Money continues to Flo in for Kelly’s runners!
Kelly Sibley and TeamFlo have smashed through the £26,000 fundraising barrier!
Clacton & District: Thank goodness for Friday!
Brian Friday came up trumps in Division Three of the Clacton & District League to help his Nomads Wildcats side salvage a draw against Windsor... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Keepers show Elbow power
Possibly the biggest ever margin in the final of the Leicester & District League’s summer handicap competition for the Elbow Tankard, which has been running for 50 years, saw Park Keepers record a resounding 18-2 scoreline against Knighton Park club-mates, KP Nutters.
Vecko eyeing Paralympic glory after Euro joy
GB Para Table Tennis Team Performance Director Gorazd Vecko has praised his young team’s achievement of taking 11 medals at the ITTF PTT European Championships in Denmark and is confident that the Paralympic Games in Rio next year can provide even greater success than London 2012.
Junior British League heads to Derby
After the woman of the British League ran riot last week, this weekend allows the brightest stars on the circuit to cause mayhem as the opening weekend of Junior British League takes place.
Amazing cruise deals for all our members!
If you fancy cruising to some of the most beautiful destinations on Earth, we have the perfect membership offer for you!
Friday Photos No 55: A famous five to identify
Five photos this week for identifying the players, place and date. All help most welcome.
McKibbin & Wilson sink Paralympic champions
Paralympic team bronze medallists Aaron McKibbin and Ross Wilson laid to rest the memory of GB’s narrow semi-final defeat by Poland in London 2012 by beating the men’s class 6-8 Paralympic champions in their first match of the men’s class 8 team event at the European PTT Championships in Vejle, Denmark.
Disability Table Grant Scheme
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Davies digs deep to retain European title
Rob Davies overcame a heavy cold and the world No 1 Jean-Francois Ducay from France to retain his men’s class one title at the ITTF PTT European Championships in Vejle, Denmark.
Kwang and Hewitt lead winners at Bishop Auckland 2*
The seventh Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 Star was a popular event, with 86 of the country’s best young table tennis players participating
Join up for charity table tennis world record attempt!
Do YOU want to be part of a table tennis world record attempt?
Brilliant Shilton sets up semi-final with Bayley
World champion Will Bayley is still on course to regain his European title but he will have to beat his GB team-mate Billy Shilton in the semi-final today after the 17-year-old produced the performance of the championships so far to defeat the reigning European champion Mykhaylo Popov 3-1 in the quarter-final and assure himself of a medal at his first major championship.
Some of your questions answered
This time, we take a slightly different tack and answer some of the questions raised by our members in our membership surveys. Look out for more questions and answers in a future post.
WBL: Vickers key as Draycott make fast start
Draycott's quest to capture the Women's British League title is well and truly on course after making it five wins from five in the final round of fixtures.
Bayley stars on good first day for Team GB
World champion Will Bayley made smooth progress into the knockout stages of the men’s class 7 singles on a busy first day at the ITTF PTT European Championships in Vejle, Denmark,
Doran sinks Rumgay to take Ping Pong title
Chris Doran beat Gavin Rumgay in five epic sets to take the English Open Ping Pong Championship title.
Liam and Isobel honoured at Sports Awards
There was a memorable double for table tennis as Liam Pitchford and Isobel Ashley were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Active Chesterfield Sports Awards.
Clacton & District: Marshall lays down law
There was a second draw in three matches for Brotherhood H in Division Two of the Clacton & District League but it was John Marshall, the Nomads Tigers' captain, who turned out top gun.
Leicestershire TTA: Bateman climbs to top of ladder
The best innovative feature in local circles recently is the Daytime Ladder League, which was trialled last season to high acclaim and continued this term with exactly the same format.
Chelmsford & District: Bocking make light of James absence
Last year’s Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division champions Bocking are having to make do without an injured Rik James at present but they are still very much in contention for honours.
BTTAD launch talent recruitment days
Would-be Paralympians can discover what it takes to represent Great Britain at a series of talent recruitment days.
More Level 1 coaching courses on the way
Now is the time to book your place on UKCC Level 1 coaching courses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire!
Friday Photos No 54: Who are these 6 players?
Another mixture of photos this week generally from a slightly earlier era I would imagine. Can you help with the identification, players, date, venues, events?
England aces ‘Russell up’ some support in Russia
England’s players had their own cheerleader at the recent European Championships, in the shape of York League player Russell Barton.
Weerasinghe beaten in the final in Serbia
Helshan Weerasinghe reached the final of the Junior Boys’ Singles at the Serbian Junior & Cadet Open, losing to top seed Darko Jorgic. The 18-year-old... Continue reading
Revised Expenses policy for Competitions & Events
Please see attached a revised expenses policy, I have updated the policy that was released in July following feedback from various people. To highlight, I... Continue reading
We’re backing sport’s Mental Health Charter
Today, we look at how we are getting involved in a project to use sport to help improve participants' mental health.
Bayley aims to regain title as he leads GB
World champion Will Bayley and European champion Rob Davies head a team of 15 athletes that will represent GB in the ITTF PTT European Championships,... Continue reading
15/2 October 2015
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England Youth Squad announced for 2015-16
Table Tennis England has announced the England Youth Squad for 2015-16. The performance group of 16 players, plus a 15-strong development group, were chosen after... Continue reading
Pitchford: I can take a lot from Ovtcharov clash
Liam Pitchford says he made world No 5 Ovtcharov ‘nervous’ during the match and is confident he can use the experience to take his own... Continue reading
Clacton & District: Champs grounded by Condors
There was an early confrontation between the reigning champions and their likeliest title challengers in Division One of the Clacton & District League – and... Continue reading
VIP launch as Bounce opens second venue
There is a new hotspot for table tennis in London as Bounce celebrates the opening of its second venue. A VIP launch party welcomed more... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District: Another perfect 10 for Danbury
Danbury A are the early pace-makers in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and they recorded their second 10-0 win... Continue reading
Leicester & District: Georgios’ debut maximum
Unicorn, holders of the Leicester & District League Division One title, made no mistake as they kicked off their defence with a decisive 9-1 victory... Continue reading
McBeath and Yang cruise to victory in Aldershot
Day two of the Aldershot Grand Prix saw a very strong field of players take to the sports hall at the Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre.... Continue reading
Ovtcharov and Samara take the top titles
Dimitrij Ovtcharov successfully defended his European Championships Men’s Singles crown, beating Portugal’s Marcos Freitas in five sets (14-12, 9-11, 11-9, 11-4, 11-6) in Ekaterinburg. Top... Continue reading
Action packed day 1 at Aldershot Grand Prix
Over 165 players descended upon Aldershot for the Banded competitions of the second Grand Prix on the 2015/16 circuit. The Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre is... Continue reading
Surrey coaching course deadline is approaching!
The closing date for the UKCC Level 2 coaching course at Graham Spicer TTC beginning later this month, is approaching. The course dates are the... Continue reading
Battling Pitchford forces Ovtcharov to dig deep
Liam Pitchford went toe-to-toe with European No 1 Dimitrij Ovtcharov before bowing out of the European Championships 4-2 to the great German. The Chesterfield player... Continue reading
Halton ready to host disability & transplant games
Halton Regional Table Tennis Centre will host the UK’s first ever joint disability and transplant table tennis tournament at the Select Security Stadium this weekend,... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 53: Who are these players?
Another mixture of photos this week. Can you help with the identification, players, date, venues, events? Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Photo... Continue reading
Case Study: Liverpool Junior Division
Youngsters are being given their first taste of competition in a new league set up especially for them – and a first in the region.... Continue reading
Pitchford left to fly singles flag in Ekaterinburg
Liam Pitchford will be England’s sole representative in the last 32 of the Men’s Singles at the European Championships. The 22-year-old overcame Russia’s Mikhail Paikov... Continue reading
Three from four for England players in singles
Andrew Baggaley won both his matches as the Men’s Singles got under way at the European Championships in Ekaterinburg. But the Milton Keynes player was... Continue reading
‘I surprised myself’ admits Lois on Russia display
England’s women have been reacting to their European Championships performance in Russia, where they finished 22nd. Here’s what they have had to say: Lois Peake... Continue reading
Epic final sees Austria win historic title
Austria became European champions for the first time in their history in a thrilling final against Germany. Robert Gardos struck first for the champions, saving... Continue reading
England legends named in Europe Hall of Fame
English table tennis legends Jill Parker and Johnny Leach have been named as inaugural inductees into the European Table Tennis Hall of Fame. The names... Continue reading
Italy defeat leaves England in 20th place
England men ended their European Championships team event with a 3-0 defeat to Italy in Ekaterinburg today as they finished in 20th position. With Liam... Continue reading
Getting new players into the Loop
In this edition, we look at how our Loop initiative is helping to attract new players to the sport.
Clacton & District: Tom bangs drum for Brotherhood
Tom Wilkin set out his stall in the first week of the season of the Clacton & District League with a well-crafted hat-trick for Brotherhood... Continue reading
Women end in 22nd as men lose to Belgium
Maria Tsaptsinos won two matches on the day as England women sealed a 22nd-place finish at the European Championships. The 18-year-old Reading player took the... Continue reading
Peake hits debut high; England men march on
England men kept their promotion hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Lithuania at the European Championships today. Alfredas Udra, world ranked No 396, did... Continue reading
Drinkhall’s big achievements are recognised
Paul Drinkhall has been presented with the Johnny Leach Most Improved England Player of the Year Award. The England No 1 received the presentation from... Continue reading
Leicester TTA: Father and son duo are all White!
Electricity III in Division Two of the Leicester and District League look a useful team in depth this season with Harry White joining his father... Continue reading
Shackleton double silver as GB scoop five medals
A young GB squad has picked up five medals at the PTT Czech Open in Ostrava, with 16-year-old Megan Shackleton winning two silver medals and... Continue reading
Sign up for our FREE umpires’ training course!
New umpires are being invited to take the first steps in a career which could end on the international stage. A training course is being... Continue reading
England men top group but women are second
England men beat Bulgaria 3-0 at the European Championships in Russia today to complete a 100% record in the group stage. Liam Pitchford started the... Continue reading
England teams get off to flying start in Russia
England’s men and women’s teams both made winning starts to their European Championships campaigns today. The men saw off Estonia 3-0 and then overcame a... Continue reading
Top-50 ace Yang heads the Aldershot field
Monaco’s Yang Xiaoxin adds a world-class touch to the Aldershot Grand Prix weekend. The 27-year-old world No 44 heads the field for the second event... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 52: Can you identify these players?
This week there is a selection of six photographs from a variety of different occasions. Can you name the players, event and date? Click here... Continue reading
Businesses clamour to get in the Loop!
To support forward-thinking employers who recognise that the wellbeing of their employees is paramount to the success of their businesses, Table Tennis England has launched... Continue reading
Proudly presenting our new England kit!
The leopards will be roaring when England’s players compete on the international stage in their new kit. For the first time, Table Tennis England Official... Continue reading
Uganda poverty an ‘eye-opener’ for Darius
Darius Knight admits his trip to Uganda with the Right To Play charity was “a bit of an eye-opener”. The London-based player spent four days... Continue reading
Youngsters get Para GB call for Czech Open
The GB Para Table Tennis Team will be represented by a squad of talented young players in the PTT Czech Open taking place in Ostrava... Continue reading
Don’t forget to sign up for Bristol!
The Grand Prix season is hotting up as the players prepare for Aldershot at the start of October – with the Bristol Grand Prix now... Continue reading
Kelly’s eye is on a double challenge
Kelly Sibley is preparing for two big challenges – on and off the table. The 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist leads the England women’s team... Continue reading
Tees Sport Sussex Junior 4 star report
The Tees Sport Sussex Junior 4 star organised by London Table Tennis Ltd was successfully delivered on the 19th & 20th September 2015 at K2... Continue reading
I’ll respond to pressure of seniors, says Maria
Maria Tsaptsinos is ready to up her game as she prepares to make her senior England debut at the European Championships. Tsaptsinos will feature alongside... Continue reading
Danny Reed aims for degree of success with England
Double Commonwealth Games medallist Danny Reed is looking to get back on the glory trail with England as he returns to top-level table tennis after... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Danbury start with a maximum
Danbury A should be one of the front-runners in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League this year and with a... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Three-way promotion battle looks likely
As the 2015/16 Clacton & District League season gets under way this week, and the resident pundits consult their crystal balls and tea leaves, the... Continue reading
Leicester & District League: Smooth Silk seals a draw
The first result to come through to be recorded in the new Leicester and District League season was in Division One when Steve Silk notched... Continue reading
England trio earn bronze medals at Croatia Open
England’s line-up of Helshan Weerasinghe, Tom Jarvis and Luke Savill reached the semi-finals of the team event at the Croatia Youth Open, where they were... Continue reading
FREE umpires’ course at Halton
Halton TTC in Widnes is hosting a course for new umpires – free of charge. The course takes place on Sunday November 8, from 10am... Continue reading
Free tickets for kids as WCPP is back in town
The World Championship of Ping Pong returns to London’s Alexandra Palace in January for what promises to be another pulsating year and promoters Matchroom Sport... Continue reading
Ho injury opens the Euro door for Peake
Lois Peake has been called up to England’s European Championship squad in place of Tin-Tin Ho. Tin-Tin was forced to withdraw as she has not... Continue reading
Stockton 4* entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4* on October 24 and 25 has been extended. Entries for the event at Thornaby Pavilion will now... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 51: Who earned these badges?
This week there is a slightly different theme. I have had passed to me a selection of cloth and pin badges from relatives of the... Continue reading
Sign up for our latest coaching courses!
Anyone interested in attending the UKCC Level 2 coaching course at Halton Regional TTC beginning next month, is reminded the application deadline is approaching. The... Continue reading
Helshan misses out on quarters in Croatia
Helshan Weerasinghe lived up to his seeding as he reached the last 16 of the Croatia Youth Open – and just failed to advance to... Continue reading
Northfield 2* Junior Open: Clark and Peacock take titles
Sunday’s Northfield Two Star Open saw a clean sweep of winners from Cleveland and County Durham. Results reflected the growing strength of the two counties junior players.... Continue reading
Cheshire TTA: County Junior and Cadet trials announced
The Cheshire TTA County Trials for Juniors and Cadets take place on Saturday October 3 at Halton Regional Table Tennis Centre, Stobart Stadium Halton, Widnes,... Continue reading
Aldershot Grand Prix: Don’t miss out, enter now!
There is just under a week to go until entries close for the Aldershot Grand Prix, the second event in this year’s series! Both the... Continue reading
Sussex 4* Junior Open draw revealed
The draw for next weekend’s Tees Sport Sussex 4* Junior Open has been made. Alex Ramsden is the top-rated boy and Kate Cheer leads the... Continue reading
Cambridgeshire Top 12: Jepson and Boulton take titles
Twenty-four of Cambridgeshire’s best table tennis players assembled at the Burwell Community Sports Centre in the curtain-raiser to the 2015/16 season. The men’s and ladies’... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Panthers bid for awesome foursome
This week the players of the Clacton & District League will be brushing off the summer cobwebs from their table tennis bats in preparation for... Continue reading
Leicester League: Bowness puts Nutters into final
The second semi-final of the Leicester League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard was even more exciting than the first or, at least, closer with... Continue reading
Sycamore end opening British League weekend at the top
The 2015/16 Premier British League season commenced at BATTS, Old Harlow, this weekend. All the reports and interviews can be found below. For all the... Continue reading
University players off to China for pre-season
As a result of the collaboration between the University of Nottingham and the Chinese Table Tennis College in Shanghai, the university table tennis team are... Continue reading
Eric is our Winning Edge survey winner!
Drumroll please! In the first edition of The Winning Edge magazine we asked readers to fill in a survey asking what they thought of the... Continue reading
BATTS back in big time as British League returns
After 146 days in hibernation, the British League is back, and it’s back with a bang. The eagerly anticipated 2015/16 Premier British League season finally... Continue reading
Discounts on Xushaofa balls for our members
Tabletennis.deals is the Official Ball Supplier for the County Championships, Senior British League, National Cadet League and national Junior League for 2015/16. The company will... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 50: Who is receiving prizes?
This week, as we celebrate our 50th edition of Friday Photos, it seems fitting to show several photos from a presentation evening. Can anyone tell... Continue reading
Adomelyte and Stokes earn spot at Ally Pally
Ashley Stokes and Egle Adomelyte have booked their places at the World Championship of Ping Pong 2016 finals. The pair know they are certain to... Continue reading
Put new life into your old table tennis videos!
Have you got old table tennis videos which you would like to be converted to DVD format? If so, Table Tennis England member Eric Hall... Continue reading
Ping! serves up another spectacular summer
It’s been a record-breaking year for Ping!, the nation’s biggest street festival, with an estimated ONE MILLION visits to its free table tennis tables. When... Continue reading
IHG hotel discounts for all our members!
Table Tennis England has announced InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as a hotel partner – meaning our members can enjoy a series of discounts on hotel... Continue reading
Volunteers are given a unique thank you gift!
Volunteers at the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games were given a unique table tennis gift to thank them for their efforts. A total of 10 of... Continue reading
Reynolds revels in Austrian Open experience
Joshua Reynolds is ready to take his umpiring career to the next stage after officiating at the Austrian Open. The 22-year-old Halifax umpire was one... Continue reading
Matthew Syed’s ‘Black book’ set to be a winner
Matthew Syed, the former England No 1 and three times Commonwealth Champion, has written a new book. Black Box Thinking is published this week, following on... Continue reading
Home star Nutland shines at BATTS event
The first of BATTS’ Senior Super Series tournaments was a phenomenal success, with home player Adam Nutland sinking top seed Darius Knight on his way... Continue reading
Hunts 2 Star: Knight reigns supreme
Darius Knight gave a scintillating performance at the Hunts 2 Star Open to clinch his third successive title in the fourth year of the Hunts... Continue reading
Ramsden and Finn take School Games gold
Alex Ramsden and Rebecca Finn were the singles champions as the individual competitions at the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games came to a thrilling climax in... Continue reading
Leicester League: Pearson earns victory in thriller
The first semi-final of the Leicester League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard showed what good handicapping is all about, a pulsating tussle throughout that... Continue reading
Wetherill strikes team silver in Korea
There was further success for the GB Para Table Tennis Team on the final day at the PTT Korea Open when Torpoint’s David Wetherill and... Continue reading
Midlands and South East retain School Games titles
Midlands boys and South East girls retained their team titles and North East claimed the disability crown on day two of the 2015 Sainsbury’s School... Continue reading
Reed, Walker and Pitchford star in Austria
Liam Pitchford’s run at the Austrian Open was ended this morning by Germany’s Ruwen Filus. The 22-year-old Chesterfield player had beaten Filus in the Bundesliga... Continue reading
Darius ready for ’emotional’ charity trip to Africa
Darius Knight says he is prepared for an emotional time during his upcoming trip to Uganda to take the power of sport to disadvantaged youngsters – but it... Continue reading
Titles wide open after first day of School Games
South East girls and Midlands boys are well placed to defend their team titles after the first day’s competition at the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games... Continue reading
Umpire Ben in the spotlight for table tennis
Young umpire Ben Johnson represented the sport of table tennis as he gave the officials’ oath at the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games opening ceremony. Ben,... Continue reading
Hunter-Spivey and Wetherill on the podium in Korea
Jack Hunter-Spivey won silver in the men’s class 4-5 singles today at the PTT Korea Open and there was further success for the GB Para... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 49: A university challenge
I visited Liverpool University last week to do some research and cataloguing of the material held there and came across some more old photographs, a... Continue reading
Young England stars get chance to shine in India
Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker will spearhead a young England squad for the Commonwealth Championships in India. The Commonwealth Games silver medallists head an eight-strong... Continue reading
Para trio in Korea trip as Rio quest hots up
The GB Para Table Tennis Team is sending three athletes to compete in the PTT Korea Open this week as the race continues to qualify... Continue reading
Liu clinches top-eight finish at Euro Minis
Jamie Liu reached the quarter-finals at the Euro Minis Championships. The Reading player was in great form in Strasbourg, battling his way through four stages... Continue reading
Table Tennis England Facilities Strategy
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England youth stars step up at China camp
In this edition, we focus on a Chinese training camp attended by some of our bright young male players.
Czech out Baggaley’s brilliant results!
Andrew Baggaley today continued his brilliant form at the Czech Open in Olomouc, beating Germany’s World No 31 Patrick Franziska in seven sets. The Milton... Continue reading
Stunning holiday offer for all our members!
Table Tennis England have teamed up with Forest Holidays to offer ALL our members an exclusive discount on luxury UK breaks! When you sign up... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 48: Do you know these players?
I hope you have enjoyed looking at some of our champions over the last few weeks. I will intersperse some similar features in the weeks... Continue reading
We’re revising our safeguarding training guidelines
Table Tennis England is revising its guidelines in terms of members needing to access safeguarding training as follows: Coaches – It is a requirement of the... Continue reading
Register your club’s Associate Members the easy way!
Membership renewals season is gathering pace – and don’t forget that this year, Associate Membership is free of charge! We still require PremierClubs to register... Continue reading
Sussex 4* Junior Open: Extended entry period
The entry deadline for the Sussex 4* Junior Open has been extended. The competition on September 19 and 20 is shaping up nicely, with getting... Continue reading
Brighton club to host Level 1 coaching course
Hollingbury TTC in Brighton is hosting a UKCC Level 1 coaching course beginning in September. The course dates are September 26, October 17 and November... Continue reading
SportsAble Grand Prix: entries open
Entries are now open for the SportsAble Southern Disability Grand Prix on October 24 and 25 at Cippenham. This Tournament is part of the Disability... Continue reading
Ho leads the class of 2015 for School Games
Some of the best young players in the country are bidding to finish top of the class at the Sainsbury’s School Games. The competition returns... Continue reading
Scott and Price on the podium in Germany
Nicole Scott and Louis Price won bronze medals at the Andro Open – rated the biggest youth table tennis event in Europe with more than... Continue reading
Stokes doubles up with repeat WCPP victory
Ashley Stokes put himself in pole position in the UK qualifying tournament for the World Championship of Ping Pong. The Middlesex player won the second... Continue reading
Leicester & District League: Keepers open up Elbow room at the top
Park Keepers continue to dominate Group B of the Leicester and District League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard with a 15-5 victory over KP... Continue reading
Welsh wonders earn Liverpool Grand Prix bragging rights
MEN’S Ryan Jenkins captured his 52nd Grand Prix title in a dramatic opening event of the season. The legendary Welshman put in a calm... Continue reading
Kawai, Baker and Cathcart the big winners of day one at Liverpool
Ryota Kawai and Rachel Baker were the big winners on the opening day of the new Grand Prix season as they picked up both Band... Continue reading
Kawai, Baker and Cathcart big winners of Liverpool GP
Ryota Kawai and Rachel Baker were the big winners on the opening day of the new Grand Prix season as they picked up bothBand 1... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 47: Our lady National Champs
National Champions – Women’s Singles Ladies’ day today with details of all the Women’s Singles Champions at the National Championships, formerly called the English Closed.... Continue reading
Ormesby youngsters in China trip
Seven players from the Table Tennis England Talent Development Centre (TDC) at Ormesby TTC have travelled to Shenzhen in China for a training camp at... Continue reading
Helping cancer charities – Bristol fashion!
A group of players from the Bristol & District Table Tennis league raised more than £1,200 in a sponsored bicycle ride, with the challenge of... Continue reading
It’s a grand opportunity in Scunthorpe!
Organisers of the upcoming Scunthorpe one star are once again guaranteeing a minimum prize fund on £1,000. A bumper entry is anticipated at the tournament... Continue reading
Rankings for the new season: Find your position!
The new season is officially upon us now the Ranking and Rating lists have been published! The lists, which provide the starting point for every... Continue reading
Table tennis holds court at legal authority
Staff at the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) are getting into table tennis thanks to the Loop initiative. The Bedfordshire-based company, which is the... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Divisions revealed for new season
There will be 36 teams competing in the 2015/16 season of the Clacton & District League, one fewer than last year. The Nomads Club has... Continue reading
#TableTennisDay reaches millions!
Today we are following up our earlier edition on #TableTennisDay.
Harry and Gurmit’s Special experience in LA
International Umpire Harmesh ‘Harry’ Jutle recently travelled to officiate the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. Harry received £100 from Table Tennis England’s Tom... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 46: Men’s National Champions
On home soil for this week’s photos which show all the Men’s Singles National Champions from 1960 when the first competition first ran and the... Continue reading
Grand Prix champs set to mount defence
Chris Doran and Karina Le Fevre (pictured) begin the defence of their Grand Prix crowns in Liverpool next weekend. The two champions will not expect... Continue reading
Hunts 2* Open – more female competitors needed!
Female players are being urged to enter the Hunts 2* Open – and can compete for increased prizemoney this year. The competition takes place in... Continue reading
Your chance to join world record attempt
Aerobic Table Tennis and Pink Pong have teamed up to attempt to become Guinness World Record holders for most people controlling a table tennis ball... Continue reading
WCPP qualifiers back at Batts
The second of four World Championship of Ping Pong qualifiers takes place at Batts in Harlow on Saturday August 22. Entry costs £20 and anyone... Continue reading
Swerve delight on JBL qualifying debut
Swerve TTC made its debut at the recent Junior British League qualifying event at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre and battled through to seal a... Continue reading
Leicester League: Rangers and Bishops looking good for semi-finals
Park Rangers and Bishops – Knighton Park and Abbots Road respectively – have both just about sewn up their places in the semi-finals of the... Continue reading
Central Essex Summer League: Ramsden romp to title
Runaway leaders Ramsden A are the 2015 Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League first division champions and they captured the title in style by winning... Continue reading
Table Tennis coaches – have your say
Table Tennis England are passionate about getting the thoughts and feedback of their current and future coaching workforce, to ensure that the support and experiences... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 45: European Champions
This week it is the turn of our European Champions. European events did not start until the late 1950s when the European Championships were first... Continue reading
We’re on a Mission to grow the sport
This week we are looking into the future - at our Mission 2025 document, which details what you can expect us to do over the next 10 years to grow the sport.
Veteran Nationals – please let us know your views
The consultation period is now open for the new-look Veteran National Championships – and we want your views! The event will no longer run alongside... Continue reading
Nominations sought for coaching awards
Do you know a coach who has really made a difference this year? Nominations are now open for the UK Coaching Awards, with a total... Continue reading
Prizemoney lift for Women’s British League
The top teams in the Women’s British League will compete for prizemoney for the first time this season. Table Tennis England has invested a four-figure... Continue reading
London training seminar for new umpires
Prospective umpires in London and the South East can get their careers under way at a training seminar. It takes place from 10am to 4pm... Continue reading
Have YOUR say on the future of sport in Britain!
Table tennis players are being urged to help shape the future of sport in Britain. The government has today launched a public consultation on a... Continue reading
Umpires needed for popular event
Umpires are invited to apply to officiate at the East Midlands 4* at Wellingborough early in the new year. The popular tournament takes place at... Continue reading
New competition will see clash of the Regions
The 2015-16 season will see a major new regional competition for young players introduced to the Table Tennis England calendar. The exciting two-tier competition will... Continue reading
Umpires needed for popular event
Umpires are invited to apply to officiate at the East Midlands 4* at Wellingborough early in the new year. The popular tournament takes place at... Continue reading
London training seminar for new umpires
Prospective umpires in London and the South East can get their careers under way at a training seminar. It takes place from 10am to 4pm... Continue reading
Blue plaque tribute to inventor of ‘table tennis’ equipment
One of the pioneers of table tennis has been commemorated in his former home town. July 15 was the 125th anniversary of the granting of... Continue reading
Maria gets first senior call in squad for Euros
England’s Commonwealth Games silver medal-winning men’s team are reunited, and there is a first senior call-up for Maria Tsaptsinos, as England’s squad for the European... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 44: England on top of the world!
For the month of August I thought I would share some photos from the archives where we do know who the players are. Below are... Continue reading
#TableTennisDay… and the winners are…
After much deliberation, Table Tennis England is delighted to announce the winners of our #TableTennisDay competitions. As part of the July 16, Table Tennis Day... Continue reading
Drinkhall back in Olympic Park three years on
England No 1 Paul Drinkhall returned to the Olympic Park three years on from London 2012. He was there to mark the third anniversary of... Continue reading
Free table tennis in Olympic Park this summer!
Fancy playing table tennis for free in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park? As part of the Active People, Active Park programme, which... Continue reading
Paralympic stars help to inspire new players
Table Tennis England played a big role on National Paralympic Day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. Ping! kindly donated two of their... Continue reading
Three new Priority Zones in South West
Table Tennis England’s South West team are delighted to be introducing three new Priority Zones this autumn with the aim of continuing to grow table... Continue reading
Stokes ups the ante to take WCPP thriller
Ashley Stokes won the World Championship of Ping Pong qualification event at Batts in Harlow. The Middlesex player defeated Lithuania’s Egle Adomelyte in a pulsating... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: Mixed fortunes for Nomads and Abbots Road
It was mixed fortunes for the Nomads and Abbots Road clubs in their two Elbow Tankard clashes in different groups of the summer handicap competition... Continue reading
Squads announced for 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games
86 hopeful youngsters will be competing over three days in the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games, representing England Midlands, England North East, England North West, England... Continue reading
Grand Prix season is fast approaching
The 2015/16 Grand prix season is fast approaching with Liverpool set to be the first destination. The traditional curtain raiser will be held at the... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 43: Women’s British League
Some, relatively, later photos this week from the Women’s British League. A few faces are known but several need identifying. Can you help? All replies... Continue reading
Blog: ‘How we are supporting the Charter for Change’
Table Tennis England’s Clubs & Disability Officer, Steve McFadyen, has wrote a blog for the English Federation for Disability Sport (EFDS) discussing our support for... Continue reading
Ping! fever is hitting the nation this summer
Why has the sound of table tennis balls bouncing on tables, happy voices and shrieks of laughter become a familiar sound in city centres nationwide... Continue reading
Coach Education CPD Days
Two Coach Education CPD days are being held in the North of England during August and September, the first linking in with an excellent opportunity... Continue reading
2 Golds for Graham-Adams at Horsham Spinners 2 Star
There were 69 entrants in the Horsham Spinners 2 Star on 28th June at Collyers College, Horsham. Player of the tournament was host club Horsham... Continue reading
Dave Griffiths makes it a fourth at the AETTU Competition 2015
The 2015 competition for the Association of English Table Tennis Umpires (AETTU) once again took place at the Draycott and Long Eaton TTC over the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League: Ramsden A retain 100% record
Runaway leaders Ramsden A made it 20 points out of 20 in the first division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League by beating... Continue reading
Direct debit competition terms and conditions
COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS The winner will be selected at random on 30 November 2015 from those who have signed up to pay by direct... Continue reading
It’s time for membership renewal!
The new membership year is upon us, meaning it is time for players to renew their memberships and Player Licences for the 2015/16 season. As... Continue reading
2015/16 PremierClub affiliation opens
It’s that time of year when clubs are asked to affiliate to the Table Tennis England PremierClub Programme. The PremierClub programme aims to create a... Continue reading
Associate Membership – free this season!
At the recent Table Tennis England AGM, a proposal was passed to remove the Associate Membership fee for 2015/16. This means that players who wish... Continue reading
Double good news for our coaches!
Table Tennis England is making the Coach Licence renewal process easier and fairer. As the first step towards this, the Board has approved an extension... Continue reading
England’s Euro bid comes to an end in Bratislava
England’s European Youth Championships is over, with Tin-Tin Ho and two boys’ doubles pairings losing in the last 16. Tin-Tin was up against European No... Continue reading
Tin-Tin flies the flag in Euro singles
Tin-Tin Ho flew the flag for England in the singles at the European Youth Championships in Bratislava today. She progressed to the last 16, though... Continue reading
It’s time to renew your membership, but before you do, we’d like to hear from you!
Tell us how you think Table Tennis England performed for the 2014/2015 season by completing this survey. By completing this satisfaction survey you can add... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 42: Memories of marvellous Molly
This week there are some more very old photos that were passed on for safe keeping, at the Table Tennis England AGM last weekend, from... Continue reading
#TableTennisDay puts on a smashing show!
Thousands of people across England celebrated #TableTennisDay in style. The second annual showcase of our sport engaged and enthused people of all ages and backgrounds... Continue reading
Our Mission for the next decade
Table Tennis England has launched Mission 2025 – its vision of how the sport will grow and improve in the next 10 years. The document,... Continue reading
Solid start in singles for England
There were four wins out of five for England as the singles main draw got under way at the European Youth Championships in Bratislava on... Continue reading
Book a discount on a table tennis holiday!
Table Tennis England members can take advantage of a discount on table tennis holidays in Poland this month! There are spaces still available on the... Continue reading
Peake helps England girls scale the heights
Lois Peake won the deciding rubber as England’s Junior Girls made light of the absence of Maria Tsaptsinos through injury to clinch seventh place at... Continue reading
We’re under orders for #TableTennisDay!
Our sport will be centre stage in communities across England tomorrow as the second annual #TableTennisDay kicks into spectacular life. Thousands of players are set... Continue reading
Hawks wing in with a selection of silverware
Haworth Hawks Table Tennis Club celebrated a haul of silverware at the Keighley & District AGM last week. The Haworth Hawks A team of Matthew... Continue reading
Membership fees approved for 2015/16 season
Table Tennis England membership fees for 2015/16 have been approved at the AGM. As recommended by the Board, Player Membership will cost £10 for Seniors... Continue reading
Get your discounted School Games tickets!
Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games tickets are now on sale – with a 25 per cent discount for ‘early birds’ who book now! Table Tennis is... Continue reading
Central Essex Summer League: Ramsden setting the pace
Ramsden A’s march towards the Central Essex Summer League first division title continued as they beat Danbury A 5-0. Charles Sweeney and Keith Adams were... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: Bishops move to the top
Bishops maintained their unbeaten record in the Elbow Tankard, the summer competition organised by the Leicester League, and moved to the top of Group A... Continue reading
England hit targets at European Youth Champs
England’s girls were dealt an injury blow as they took on Romania in the quarter-finals of the Junior Girls’ team event at the European Youth... Continue reading
Collier run ended by top-100 player in Gwangju
Evie Collier found world No 61 Bernadette Szocs too tough as she bowed out in the last 32 of the World University Games in Gwangju,... Continue reading
Help find Surrey TTA’s missing trophy!
The Surrey Table Tennis Association are looking for the original Jim Forrest Trophy which went missing some time before 2002. The Jim Forrest Trophy is... Continue reading
PING! at Camp and Furness
Great start to the PING! Liverpool Workplace Challenge last Friday night, at Camp and Furnace in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. More photos. We... Continue reading
England’s fast start at European Youth Champs
England’s three teams have made winning starts at the European Youth Championships in Bratislava today. The Junior Girls were the first in action, with Tin-Tin... Continue reading
Removing barriers for disability players
This week we look at how we are working with our clubs to break down some of the barriers which can prevent people with disabilities from playing sport.
Friday Photos No 41: Memories of a golden couple
There has been a considerable amount of interest this week in the Junior British League players photos shown last week. My thanks to Paul Stimpson... Continue reading
Walker’s Korea run ended by top-30 player
Sam Walker gave world No 28 Masataka Morizono a fright as he enjoyed some eye-catching results at the Korean Open. The 20-year-old Worksop player, currently... Continue reading
Players get into spirit of America!
On Saturday July 4, businesses and traders in the America Ground area of Hastings held an American Festival supported by the local Rotary Club. Taking centre... Continue reading
Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting
The Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting takes place on Saturday, July 11, at the Mercure Abbey Hill, The Approach, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes... Continue reading
Drinkhall injury hands Pistej Heritage Oil title
Lubomir Pistej is the 2015 Heritage Oil Cup champion after England’s Paul Drinkhall had to retire from the final with an ankle injury. The match... Continue reading
Players to start out on road to Ally Pally!
The UK qualification series for the World Championship of Ping Pong gets under way at Batts in Harlow on Saturday July 25. The event will... Continue reading
Competition Review points up changes to Nationals
Phase 1 of Table Tennis England’s Competition Review has been completed and the results can now be announced. The review includes new formats for the... Continue reading
Grand Prix dates announced for 2015/16
Chris Doran and Karina Le Fevre will start the defence of their Grand Prix titles in Liverpool. The Lifestyles Tennis Centre will again host the... Continue reading
Paul and Liam back into world’s top 50
Paul Drinkhall’s run to the semi-finals of the European Games has seen him move back into the world’s top 50. The 25-year-old has risen from... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 40: Who are these JBL players?
All our photos this week are from the Junior British League. Can you identify any of the players, dates or venues? Click here to scroll... Continue reading
National Junior and Cadet Leagues: Entries now open
The entry process for the National Cadet League and National Junior League for 2015/16 is now open. Team secretaries can register their teams by clicking... Continue reading
PING! Liverpool 2015 is here!
Click here to view all the photos from the day. The 2015 launch of PING! Liverpool was staged in the prestigious Liverpool One shopping complex... Continue reading
#TableTennisDay – we’re nearly ready for the off!
There are just two weeks to go until #TableTennisDay – we’re getting excited and we hope you are too! Here is your update on how... Continue reading
Our girl can! Lauren’s starring role in campaign
Lauren James is hoping to inspire future generations of female table tennis players as the face of the sport in the This Girl Can campaign.... Continue reading
England knock Home Countries opponents for six
It was six of the best for English Schools as they won every team trophy available at the Home Countries Schools’ International Championships in Perth,... Continue reading
Heritage Oil Open – draw is revealed
The draw has been made for the Heritage Oil Open. The tournament is at the K2 in Crawley this weekend, with England ace Paul Drinkhall... Continue reading
Simonsen a great Dane at Cippenham festival
Daniel Simonsen was the undoubted star of the Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival, a two-day extravaganza of table tennis attended by players from all over... Continue reading
Friendship and competition in the midnight sun
As Finnish Table Tennis President, Esko Heikkinen, proudly announced at the opening ceremony of the European Veterans Championship 2015, for the next week Tampere in... Continue reading
Central Essex Summer League: It’s a Ram raid at the top
The 2015 Central Essex Summer League continues to flourish and this year some 30 teams are taking part in four divisions drawn from the Chelmsford,... Continue reading
Walker’s Far East trip ends in disappointment
Sam Walker suffered disappointment at the Japan Open in Kobe, being beaten in the first round of all three competitions he entered. In the Men’s... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: KP juniors have power to their Elbow
The four juniors from Knighton Park who, as a team, gained promotion from Division Five of the Leicester League, are going from strength to strength.... Continue reading
Wetherill’s a gold star at the double!
A young GB squad has won eight medals at the Romania Open in Cluj Napoca, including two gold medals for David Wetherill, a first gold... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 39: Help us complete the WBL picture
This week the photos are all from the Women’s British League. Dot Macfarlane did a wonderful job collecting material for the 25-year anniversary of the... Continue reading
Election results: Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
Sandra Deaton has been re-elected as Chairman of Table Tennis England for a four-year-term. Current Deputy Chairman Susie Hughes and Treasurer Keith Thomas were also... Continue reading
Drinkhall hoping to strike Oil in Crawley
Fresh from his exploits at the European Games, Paul Drinkhall leads a strong entry to the Heritage Oil Cup. The England star, who reached the... Continue reading
#TableTennisDay – a day to remember
This week our subject is one of the highlights of our summer, #TableTennisDay
University chance for table tennis scholars
Northumbria University has two sport scholarships available for table tennis athletes – perferably female – from this September. The University has made significant recent investment... Continue reading
Wetherill leads youthful GB team in Romania
GB Para Table Tennis Performance Squad member David Wetherill heads a team of young GB players competing in the Romania Open in Cluj Napoca this... Continue reading
Cheshire County Closed: Halton youngsters are four-midable
Harry Watson, Robyn Cosgrove and Joe Pilkington were multiple title winners at the Cheshire County Closed Championships. The event was held over two days at... Continue reading
It’s gain in Spain for GB para players
GB players picked up four medals at the Para Table Tennis Spanish Open in El Prat de Llobregat, with Rajan Waterman and Nathan Thomas taking... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: Juniors rise to Rose challenge
The 2014/15 Leicestershire season has been completed with the final of the County Association’s Rose Johnson Challenge Bowl, a four-a-side handicap tournament where how many... Continue reading
Ability Club Support Scheme
Table Tennis England is delighted to offer the Ability club support scheme to help our clubs attract new disabled people to play table tennis. It... Continue reading
Smith leads roll of honour on Jack Petchey finals day
It was an awesome foursome for James Smith and a hat-trick for Amelia Chan as the winners of the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Table Tennis... Continue reading
Paul: This puts me in good heart for Rio quest
Paul Drinkhall rued missed opportunities but is still taking great heart from his performance at the European Games. The 25-year-old from Loftus was beaten 4-2... Continue reading
Battling Drinkhall misses out on bronze in thriller
Paul Drinkhall’s dream of winning a medal at the inaugural European Games is over as he was beaten in a thrilling bronze-medal play-off. The 25-year-old... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 38: Who’s with the Taylors?
The photos this week are of a relaxed group which includes brothers Peter and Trevor Taylor and a series of five shots which were all... Continue reading
No more fees for our Associate Members!
Table Tennis England is abolishing its Associate Membership fee. The annual fee of £4 has been payable by club players who do not take part... Continue reading
Superb Drinkhall storms into Baku semi-finals
Paul Drinkhall has stormed into the semi-finals of the European Games and is one win away from the gold medal match. The 25-year-old took out... Continue reading
Serve TTC Summer of Ping Pong Event
Swerve Table Tennis Club are hosting a festival of ping pong on June 20th and July 19th, with all the fun of ping pong and... Continue reading
Election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
The Ballot for the election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer closes next Tuesday 23 June 2015 and many Company Members have already voted for... Continue reading
Drinkhall and Pitchford win on Baku debuts
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford both came from behind to win their opening matches at the European Games in Baku. Drinkhall, the 16th seed was... Continue reading
Coach Shaun’s honoured by SIA recognition
Table tennis coach Shaun Newcomb says he is honoured to have received the Sports and Recreation Achievement Award at The Spinal Injuries Association Awards. The... Continue reading
Perry heads youthful BTTAD contingent to Spain
The GB Para Table Tennis Team is sending a team of Pathway and Development players to the Spanish Open in El Prat de Llobregat this... Continue reading
#TableTennisDay: The countdown starts here!
There’s just a month to go to #TableTennisDay and clubs across the country are gearing up for a spectacular day of fun and games and... Continue reading
Halton-hosted transplant event is a big success
A major transplant sport event held in Cheshire – bringing together dozens of people united by the fact they are only alive thanks to the generosity... Continue reading
ELCC: Sheffield & Leeds win historic titles
The English Leagues Cup Competitions Finals saw a fitting tribute to 80 years of the Wilmott Cup with some superb play, close matches and lots... Continue reading
Elite coaching opportunity for Under-13 and Under-18 players
Under-13 and Under-18 players with elite potential are being invited to apply to attend a Table Tennis England residential training camp – and the deadline... Continue reading
Northumbria League: Stingers make early running
The Summer season of the league is now well under way with 38 teams taking part in five divisions, an increase of six teams and... Continue reading
Sibley stunned by opponent’s comeback
Kelly Sibley saw a 2-0 lead evaporate as she was beaten in her historic first Team GB match at the European Games in Baku. The... Continue reading
Plymouth goes batty at the Ping! national launch
Ping pong balls were flying in all directions over the city centre of Plymouth on Saturday as Ping! launched its sixth annual national street ping... Continue reading
World champion Rosalind Cornett passes away
It was with great sadness that Table Tennis England has learned of the death of Rosalind Cornett. The twice Women’s Doubles world champion passed away... Continue reading
Burgess Hill 2 star: Anand impresses with double
Aadil Anand won both the under-13 and under-15 events at the Burgess Hill 2 Star – at the age of just 10. The tournament at... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Award-winning Juniors take centre stage
Three Clacton juniors – Sam Hume, Gracie Edwards and Jonathan Found – took centre stage at the Clacton & District League’s 2015 Annual General Meeting... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: Social scene is thriving
Helen Lower is the local Coach Development Officer on behalf of Table Tennis England and she is making big strides into the social table tennis... Continue reading
Entry Forms
Click here >> Tournament Entry FormsAdobe Acrobat Reader is required for these forms please download free here Tournament Organisers/Referees E-mail a copy of your entry... Continue reading
Volunteering Information
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Three National champions lead Euro Minis squad
Table Tennis England has named a squad of eight to compete at the Euro Minis Championships in France this summer. The group includes three who... Continue reading
U11 to U14 Nationals results 2014/15
Click on the links below to find the results from the U11-14 National Championships held in Sheffield on June 6 & 7, 2015. Click here... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 37: Action from the archives
Some slightly older photographs this week. Can you name any of the players or the event and date? Click here to scroll to last week’s... Continue reading
Table Tennis Facility Grant Schemes
Table Tennis England has a club focused capital facilities fund of £272,000 this financial year. There are three key areas of investment based on evidence,... Continue reading
Grand Prix series to start in Liverpool
Liverpool will once again be the first stopping point of the Grand Prix season in 2015/16. The weekend of August 22 & 23, 2015 will... Continue reading
Ping! Leicester attracts crowds at launch event
Ping! Leicester got off to a fantastic start on launch day as part of the city’s Riverside Festival weekend – with an estimated 1,000 people... Continue reading
Active People shows rise in table tennis participation
The number of people playing table tennis regularly is on the increase, according to the latest Active People Survey released by Sport England. The figures... Continue reading
Cooke ready to play his part in Baku medal bid
Alan Cooke believes big things lie ahead for the Team GB table tennis contingent at the European Games. The six-time national singles champion, now national... Continue reading
Liam’s confident ahead of Baku Games test
Liam Pitchford says he fears no one as he aims to end the season on a high at the European Games. Having won three medals... Continue reading
ELCC teams prepared for exciting finale
The culmination of the ELCC competition following the zonal rounds takes place this weekend (June 13-14). Westfield Table Tennis Club at Weavers Leisure Centre, Wellingborough,... Continue reading
ESTTA strike Oil with sponsorship agreement
The English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Heritage Oil Limited. As part of its extensive programme to promote... Continue reading
Jarvis scoops British League player accolade
Tom Jarvis’ trophy-lavished season has been extended further after being voted as British League’s Player of the Season. Jarvis, 15, played a prominent role in... Continue reading
No question about it – Kelly’s excited for Baku
What would your reaction be if someone asked whether you would prefer to own an elephant-sized cat or a cat-sized elephant? Kelly Sibley was faced... Continue reading
Grantham Academy seeking student applications
Grantham College Table Tennis Academy is currently recruiting players for September 2015 and beyond. The academy offers the chances for players to train up to... Continue reading
Election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
The Ballot papers for the election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer were sent out last week and so if any Company Member has not... Continue reading
Information on Funded and Self-Funded Events 2015/16 Season
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New dad Drinkhall will have Rio focus
New dad Paul Drinkhall admits it will be tough to leave his family behind when he competes at the inaugural European Games. But with a... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: Pearson inspires as junior team reaches final
There are not many competitions in which a team can lose every single game yet still win the match, but the Leicestershire County Association’s Rose... Continue reading
What is Talent ID?
The search for young talented players to enter our talent development programme is essential to England’s future international success. This success needs to be achieved... Continue reading
Selection Review Policy
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Wong, Chan and Liu deliver their Sunday best
Jasmin Wong won her second title of the weekend and Jamie Liu claimed a double as the U11-U14 Nationals came to a pulsating conclusion today.... Continue reading
Talent ID Process
It is important to point out that we will not just be looking at results and ranking positions, but also style of play, potential, attitude,... Continue reading
PremierClubs
The PremierClub Programme Our aim is to create a national network of clubs that work together to grow participation in table tennis and support existing... Continue reading
Siraj and Payet are champs in Sheffield
Shayan Siraj and Denise Payet are the Under-14 National champions, while Ethan Walsh and Jasmin Wong took the Under-13 crowns. Siraj added a second title... Continue reading
Talent Performance Model
https://newsarchive.tabletennisengland.co.uk/content/uploads/2010/06/performance_model.pdf
Social Media Guidelines
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Friday Photos No 36: Here come the boys
One for the boys this week. Same event as last week’s images and a couple of faces are recognised. Any information on the missing names... Continue reading
Ace Bayley’s on top of the world again!
World champion Will Bayley has regained the men’s class 7 world No 1 position in the ITTF Para Table Tennis rankings, overtaking Maksym Nikolenko from... Continue reading
WCPP qualifiers set to get under way
Qualification events for the World Championship of Ping Pong (WCPP) will get into full swing this summer. More countries than ever have applied to take... Continue reading
Table tennis club helping people with dementia
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society, are taking part in a six-week Games for the Brain pilot scheme involving table tennis... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland Bribar 2*: Rayner reigns!
Local lad Thomas Rayner beat the top three seeds on his way to winning the sixth Bishop Auckland Bribar 2star. Entries came from as far... Continue reading
scUK Talent Research
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Ping! back into action this summer
This week our subject is the popular Ping! programme, the 2015 version of which launches this month in a record number of places.
Women’s Sport Week – our top players choose their heroes!
Table Tennis England is backing Women’s Sport Week – a new initiative to celebrate women’s sport at every level, from the elite to the grassroots.... Continue reading
CPD: Humber Sport Coaching Courses
Humber Sport have a series of upcoming courses that are definitely not to be missed. All the latest course can be booked online here http://coaching.humbersport.com/... Continue reading
Lancashire Closed TT Championship Results
Paul Cicchelli – Open Singles Winner The Lancashire Closed Table Tennis Championships were held at Garstang Community Academy over the weekend of 30th/31st May 2015. A... Continue reading
Lincolnshire Sport Coaching Bursaries
Lincolnshire Sport have a new round of coaching bursaries which will open on 1st June 2015 and will close on 31st July 2015. This is... Continue reading
Plymouth gets set to launch the summer Ping! party
What do you get if you take 1,000 table tennis tables, 10,000 bats and 60,000 balls, and place them in the streets and open spaces... Continue reading
Amy and Isabelle shine in Prague
Amy Blagbrough and Isabelle Joubeily claimed fifth place in the cadet team event at the Prague Grand Prix at the weekend. They started well in... Continue reading
10-strong European Youth squad announced
England are sending a 10-strong team to the European Youth Championships in Slovakia next month. Helshan Weerasinghe, Tom Jarvis, Sam Mabey and Luke Savill will... Continue reading
Six of the best for ESTTA and Butterfly!
The English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Ransome Sporting Goods. The six-year agreement covers the supply of equipment... Continue reading
Volunteers’ Week – be proud to be a help-PING! person
It’s Volunteers’ Week, a celebration of the priceless contribution made to the UK by volunteers in all walks of life. Table Tennis England remains hugely... Continue reading
Bristol & District league: Civil Service serve up title
The Civil Service Table Tennis Club became the champions of the Bristol & District League for the second time in three years. The squad of... Continue reading
Election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
Nominations for the election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer closed last week and the following candidates have consented to nomination. For Chairman: Sandra Deaton... Continue reading
Smart move by Bishop Auckland TTC!
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club is awash with colour thanks to their new T-shirts. A successful bid to Dale & Valley Homes’ Better Homes Better... Continue reading
UKCC Level 1 Coaching Course in Manchester
Taking place from September 12th, 2015 at Our Lady’s Sport Centre, Manchester, the 1st4Sport Level 1 Award will qualify the successful learner to: • know... Continue reading
Davies & Matthews strike gold in Germany
Rob Davies and Thomas Matthews won gold in the men’s class 1 team event at the Bayreuth Open in Germany and the GB team also... Continue reading
Leicester & District League: Kiani is Most Sporting
The Leicester and District League’s Presentation Evening was a joyous affair with Barry Robinson, who is the host club Goons’ lively secretary, conducting his annual... Continue reading
Ramsden beats twins to notch a pair of titles
Alex Ramsden has won his second consolation event in the space of a few weeks, having added the Poland Youth Open title to the one... Continue reading
Deighton juniors claim a fantastic double triumph
Deighton F, a junior team, beat their senior club-mates Deighton C to win the Huddersfield Concorde Handicap Cup final. Deighton C had an uphill battle... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 35: Who’s with the Woolwich?
This week we have another set of photographs from the Woolwich League. Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Can you identify the year,... Continue reading
Under-11 to 14 Nationals draw is published
The draw for the Under-11 to Under-14 National Championships has been made. The event takes place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield on... Continue reading
Mabey reaches last eight in Poland doubles
Sam Mabey enjoyed a good run to the quarter-finals of the Junior Doubles at the Polish Youth Open. Playing alongside Medardas Stankevicius of Lithuania, the... Continue reading
Davies leads a trio of GB Para podium places
The GB Para Table Tennis Team picked up three medals in the singles events at the Bayreuth Open in Germany today with Rob Davies taking... Continue reading
GB players go through in Germany
Eight of the 12 GB players competing in the singles events at the Bayreuth Open in Germany progressed to the knockout stages but there was... Continue reading
Helping clubs improve their facilities
This week our subject is Club Facility Funding, a scheme where clubs can apply for funding to improve their facilities or build new ones.
Chelmsford & District League: Rawreth clinch second place
In a delayed match the Rawreth & Hullbridge A side secured the runners-up position in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Bayley and Davies ready for crack at Chinese
World champion Will Bayley and world No 1 Rob Davies head a squad of 12 members of the GB Para Table Tennis Team taking part... Continue reading
New initiatives and funding will boost clubs and workplaces!
Table Tennis England today launches a number of new schemes to benefit our players, clubs and leagues. They are: Facility grant schemes – to financially... Continue reading
Ability Club Support Scheme
Table Tennis England is boosting its support of disability and inclusive sport by launching the Ability Club Support Scheme. Aimed exclusively at our PremierClub Ability... Continue reading
Liam bemoans mistakes after Zagreb exit
England’s interest in the Croatia Open has ended after Liam Pitchford was defeated in the last 32. The Chesterfield player, who was seeded ninth, was... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 34: Can you identify anyone?
A selection from different eras to suit a variety of age groups, hopefully. Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Photo 1 John Wright,... Continue reading
Opportunity knocks for Jarvis in Chinese league
Tom Jarvis will make history when he competes as part of an international team in a Chinese league. The 15-year-old Skegness player will feature in... Continue reading
Giving our young England prospects the best start
This week our subject is the England Youth Squad (EYS), where our up-and-coming talent is given the right preparation for elite competition.
Obituary: Ken Brindle, stalwart of Gloucestershire TTA
Gloucestershire TTA is sad to announce the sudden death of County Treasurer and Tournament Organiser Ken Bridle. Disbelief has spread throughout the county as Ken... Continue reading
Wigan triumph is Taylor-made for Jonathan
Jonathan Taylor emerged victorious from the Wigan Invitation Champions’ Challenge. The sixth annual staging of the tournament saw players from Liverpool, Glossop, Wirral, Bolton, Bury... Continue reading
ELCC finals take shape after zonal rounds
The English Leagues Cup Competition has this season had its best entry for many years and some of the most competitive and close matches there... Continue reading
Can you join ESTTA’s team of volunteers?
The English Schools Table Tennis Association is looking to strengthen its competition and delivery team and enhance its communication, press and publicity reporting systems. The... Continue reading
We’re helping YOU to get involved in #TableTennisDay
Table Tennis Day is less than two months away, and today we’re launching our TTD toolkit to help players up and down the country... Continue reading
Update: Election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
We are now nearing the end of the nomination period for the election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer. If any Company Member has not... Continue reading
Leicestershire Junior County Champs: Adam claims title in thriller
Six clubs were represented over the seven events of the Leicestershire TTA County Junior Table Tennis Championships at Knighton Park, with all events organised on... Continue reading
Jack comes up trumps with Slovakia gold
Jack Hunter-Spivey and his Norwegian team partner Tommy Urhaug took the gold medal in the men’s class 5 team event on the final day of... Continue reading
What is TableTennisDay?
National Table Tennis Day is a day for the whole family to come together, have fun, and promote all that is great about our sport.... Continue reading
Belarus Open: Walker sunk by fifth seed
Sam Walker clinched an impressive victory over Frenchman Quentin Robinot to earn a crack at fifth seed Maharu Yoshimura at the Belarus Open – and... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 33: Who is wearing the three leopards?
Once again thank you to everyone who replied giving information on last week’s pictures. There certainly seems to be a wide audience out there who... Continue reading
Bronze for McKibbin is GB highlight in Slovakia
Aaron McKibbin took bronze in the men’s class 8 singles on an otherwise disappointing day for the GB Para Table Tennis Team at the Slovakia... Continue reading
Young star Thakker makes history with double Cippenham victory
Shae Thakker became the youngest ever winner of the Open Singles title at the Cippenham Table Tennis Club championships at the age of 11. He... Continue reading
Table Tennis England would like YOUR input
Table Tennis England welcomes and needs involvement by its members in the organisation of our sport – whether locally in clubs, leagues and counties, but... Continue reading
Entries invited for National Deaf Championship
The sixth National Deaf Table Tennis Championship takes place on Saturday June 6 – and entries are now open. The competition, organised by UKDTTA, is... Continue reading
Davies and Karabardak seek to add to medals
World No 1 Rob Davies and fellow Welshman Paul Karabardak, gold medallist in last week’s Slovenia Open, head a team of seven members of the... Continue reading
Priority Zones helping our sport to grow
This week we look at how creating Priority Zones is helping us to attract new players, coaches and volunteers into the sport.
Sainsbury’s School Games 2015 – Volunteers
Volunteers from the North West are currently being sought to undertake a variety of roles at the 2015 Sainsbury’s School Games taking place at Manchester... Continue reading
‘Inspirational’ champ Adam helping to break down barriers
European mixed-doubles champion Adam Thompson has taken on a new role inspiring people to take up sport and overcome perceived barriers to achieve their true... Continue reading
Northumbria League: Club Crams in the trophies
Cramlington Table Tennis Club swept the board in the Northumbria League with their teams finishing in the top two places in the Premier Division and... Continue reading
Harefield and King Edward take Schools’ titles
Harefield Academy sealed their first Under-19 Boys’ title in thrilling fashion at the Butterfly National Schools’ Team Championships at Hinckley Leisure Centre. After both they... Continue reading
CPD: sports coach UK Talent Seminars
sports coach UK wish to inform you of the launch of their Talent Seminars, developed for coaches working within National Governing Body Talent programmes involved... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Cup triumph a breeze for Brotherhood
It was success all the way for Brotherhood B as they became the 2015 winners of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup. In... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA: Dave clinches Knighton Park title in thriller
Without doubt the highlight of Finals Night at the Knighton Park club was an absolutely superb finale in the Open Singles which not only went all... Continue reading
Milwain and Matsubuchi take London crowns
Chris Doran and Karina Le Fevre were crowned 2014-15 Grand Prix champions at the season finale tournament in London. Although neither won their respective singles... Continue reading
Obituary: Harry Venner, Swaythling Cup star
It is with much sadness that we report that Harry Venner died on Sunday April 12, 2015. Harry was member of the World Championship England... Continue reading
Spanish Youth Open: Ramsden run is halted
Alex Ramsden reached the last 16 of the Cadet Boys’ Singles at the Spanish Youth Open. The Northampton teenager won all three group matches –... Continue reading
Capital gains for champs Roberts and Bryant
The Grand Prix series is building to an exciting climax at the Redbridge Sports Centre. Four overall champions have been confirmed so far, with plenty... Continue reading
Golden boys Will and Billy reign over Spain
Will Bayley and Billy Shilton produced a great performance in the final of the men’s class 7 team event at the Slovenia Open today to... Continue reading
Karabardak gold leads para medal rush in Slovenia
The GB Para Table Tennis Team took five medals in the singles events at the Slovenia Open, including gold for Swansea’s Paul Karabardak in men’s... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 32: Missing Grand Prix names
Firstly, my apologies for there being no Friday’s Photos last week. Due to internet problems (a router that stopped working) I was unable to send... Continue reading
Marathon effort for table tennis pair
It was a marathon effort that paid off for Fusion TTC members Emma and Gavin Tovey as they raised £4,500 when they combined table tennis... Continue reading
Magnificent seven go through in Slovenia
On a good day for the GB Para Table Tennis Team at the Slovenia Open seven players progressed to the knockout stages of the singles... Continue reading
We’re backing Charter for Change
This week - Table Tennis England has thrown its support behind the English Federation for Disability Sport’s (EFDS) Charter for Change campaign. Our Clubs & Disability Officer Steve McFadyen explains why.
It’s good to talk – how we communicate
Here, we look at the ways we communicate with people inside and outside the sport - and there are more ways than you might imagine!
Prizemoney equality an important step
This week - why Table Tennis England introduced equal prize money for male and female players at National Championships and Grand Prix events from this season.
UKCC Level 1 Course – Sheffield
A UKCC 1 Table Tennis Course has been organised to take place in Sheffield on 13th June, 27th June and the 25th, July (Closing date 29/05/15). The... Continue reading
Champions in waiting set for London finale
Karina Le Fevre and Chris Doran are set to be crowned Grand Prix champions as the series concludes in London on May 9 and 10.... Continue reading
Suzhou show puts Liam back in world’s top 50
Liam Pitchford’s run to the last 32 of the ITTF World Championships has seen him move back into the top 50 in the world rankings.... Continue reading
Warrington finish top in Halton Cadet competition
Warrington A won the top division at the National Cadet League competition held at Halton TTC. Over the winter, 18 teams of Under-15 players came... Continue reading
Election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
As previously notified, the election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer for the period 2015 to 2019 is about to commence. I attach for information:... Continue reading
ESTTA Team Championships: Title-holders aim for repeat
Butterfly 2014 School Team Champions return to Hinckley to fight to retain their crowns in the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association National Finals this weekend.... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Buzzards complete perfect season
Played 22, won 22 – that’s the record of Windsor Buzzards this season in winning the Division Three title of the Clacton & District League.... Continue reading
GB Para squad facing big test in Slovenia
World champion Will Bayley and world No 1 Rob Davies head a 14-strong squad for the Slovenia Open next week (May 6-9), one of three... Continue reading
Bribar Plymouth 1* entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Bribar Plymouth Junior 1 star on Sunday May 10 has been extended. You can now submit entries until Wednesday May... Continue reading
Essex TT player urges Nepal donations after surviving quake
After experiencing at first hand the horrific earthquake in Nepal, Colchester League player Phil Wolski is urging the table tennis community to donate to the... Continue reading
Cippenham TTC: Shae fights back to take Junior crown
Two of Cippenham’s most promising boys slugged it out in the final of the Junior Singles as the Club Championships continued on Thursday. When Ben... Continue reading
City slickers retain national Pongathon University Challenge title
City University London have kept the student bragging rights by retaining their Pongathon University Challenge title. Their ‘Unbeatables’ team came out on top against seven... Continue reading
Sponsorship aims to help RAF aces fly high
The Royal Air Force Table Tennis Association was delighted to be presented with a £10,000 cheque by David Spencer-Percival of Spencer Ogden Energy. The founder... Continue reading
Liam and Paul react to Suzhou performance
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have been reflecting on their World Championships performance in Suzhou. Liam became the first Englishman since Matthew Syed and Carl... Continue reading
Blog: Exciting times in the table tennis world
It’s not all about the action on the tables at the World Championships in Suzhou, as various federations meet to discuss how to help the... Continue reading
Pitchford’s run ended in last 32 in Suzhou
Liam Pitchford has been knocked out of the World Championships in the last 32 in China. The Chesterfield ace was unable to repeat his magnificent... Continue reading
Brilliant Pitchford into last 32 but Drinkhall is out
Liam Pitchford today notched one of the best victories of his career at the World Championships. The 21-year-old from Chesterfield beat world No 20 Tiago... Continue reading
Rio Olympics: You can now request tickets!
The British public can now request tickets to see Team GB in action at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. With the Games less than 500... Continue reading
Westfield reveal coaching camp details
England legend Desmond Douglas and Commonwealth Games player Hannah Hicks will be among the coaches at the Westfield Summer Camp this year. The club in... Continue reading
Pitchford and Drinkhall safely through in China
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are both safely through to the last 64 of the World Championships in Suzhou, China. Drinkhall was first on court... Continue reading
Alan Ransome re-elected to Federation chair
Alan Ransome OBE has been re-elected Chairman of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation. At the Federation’s annual meeting during the current World Championships in Suzhou,... Continue reading
Halton Championships: Harry’s no flash in the pan with five titles
Twelve-year-old Harry Watson stole the show at the Halton Table Tennis League Championships, winning five events and finishing runner-up in another. He was closely followed... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Ocelots have title incentive in thrilling finish
With the just a week of the 2014/15 Clacton & District League season remaining, the destination of the Division Two title is still in doubt.... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Draw seals title for Hatfield Peverel
Hatfield Peverel B (who have been represented by a five-man squad of Gordon Fairchild, Neil Freeman, Dave Fiddeman, Guy McKenzie and Gareth Davies) have been... Continue reading
Star Bayley proud to join Hall of Champions
Table tennis player Will Bayley has become the first ever Paralympian to be inducted into the Hall of Champions at the English Institute of Sport... Continue reading
Obituary: Bobby Stevens – a great player and mentor
I first came into contact with Bobby Stevens in 1957, when, as an impressionable 10-year-old, I was taken to watch a county table tennis match... Continue reading
Student Evie gets chance to shine for Team GB
Evie Collier says she is shocked but delighted to be selected to represent Great Britain at the World University Games. The 20-year-old Nottingham Trent University... Continue reading
ESTTA Individual Finals: champs crowned in Tipton
Tom Jarvis completed the set of all four age group titles at the Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships in Tipton, adding the Under-19 crown to those... Continue reading
Carl finds golden inspiration at table tennis event
Londoner Carl Griffith has been crowned table tennis champion at the Inter Spinal Unit Games, an event for newly injured patients to discover and compete... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 31: Who are these players?
Another varied selection of photographs this week from different eras. Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Photo 1 is of a young Essex... Continue reading
Change of ball for Bishop Auckland Bribar 2*
The Bishop Auckland Bribar 2 Star Open on May 24 is now using plastic balls – the Xushaofa Sports 3*. The event features Junior, Cadet,... Continue reading
County Championships: Warwickshire on the up after thrilling battle
Cheshire and Warwickshire fought a weekend battle at Draycott to determine promotion to the senior Premier Division next season as Division 1A was played out.... Continue reading
Follow David’s journey from participant to coach
Brighton Table Tennis Club has turned into a vibrant hub as a result of dedicated volunteers, coaches and the help of Sportivate funding. In this... Continue reading
Kelly, Liam and Paul part of historic Team GB
Liam Pitchford, Paul Drinkhall and Kelly Sibley will make history as part of Team GB for the first European Games. The three players are today... Continue reading
Emma and Gavin plan a table tennis marathon!
Fusion TTC members Emma and Gavin Tovey are taking their beloved sport on to the streets of London during Sunday’s London Marathon. The pair will... Continue reading
Over-60s County Championship: Essex find the way to win
Former winners Essex regained the over-60s County Championship Premier Division after two exciting weekends’ play at Milton Keynes saw them complete the season unbeaten –... Continue reading
Liam and Paul ready to take on the world
A World Championships in China might seem like going into the lion’s den for table tennis players from any other country. But while no one... Continue reading
Jarvis aims to complete full set of ESTTA titles
Triple English Schools’ Table Tennis Association champion Tom Jarvis (Lincolnshire) will be looking to add the Under-19 Boys’ title to his previous haul of Under-11... Continue reading
No Stall-ing as Colin makes triple crown history in Clacton
Colin Stallwood made history this weekend at the Clacton & District League’s 2015 Closed Championships by becoming the first player to take the coveted triple... Continue reading
Students set for Pongathon Finals battle
Students will be fighting for university ping pong bragging rights when they go head-to-head for glory at the National Pongathon University Challenge Finals. Teams from... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Panthers are the top cats!
Nomads Panthers are the champions of Division One of the Clacton & District League. The Nomads’ trio recorded a straightforward 10-0 victory over Windsor Kestrels... Continue reading
London calling for Grand Prix season finale
The Grand Prix season will come to an exciting end with the London event in Redbridge on May 9 and 10. With no fewer than... Continue reading
Cardiff and BATTS fly high in SBL play-offs
Cardiff City and BATTS have joined the elite of the British League after finishing in the top two at the play-offs at Cippenham. But while... Continue reading
Jacob climbs to top of ladder in college event
Jacob Walton was the overall winner of the table tennis title at the Greater Manchester College Games. Table Tennis England Development Officer Andrea Holt organised... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Bocking trio clinch title in style
Bocking B have won the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division title in style and with a points total of 126 points out... Continue reading
Leicester League: Cup victory makes Rogers jolly
With the Leicester League done and dusted, activity turned to the various cup finals, of which four of the five are now settled. Most are... Continue reading
French Youth Open update: Consolation win for Ramsden
Alex Ramsden won the consolation singles at the French Junior & Cadet Open. The Northampton youngster was knocked out in the group stages of the... Continue reading
Counties and Leagues Contacts
If your contact information has changed please send an email to [email protected] with your region, county/league and the updated information. North East Region North West... Continue reading
About Us
Table Tennis England is the governing body of table tennis in England, responsible for representing, co-ordinating, administering, marketing and developing the sport in close co-operation... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 30: Can you put names to faces?
Some interesting responses from over much of the Home Countries territory, thank you for all the replies. The jury is out on whether the shell... Continue reading
Deighton Juniors see off club-mates at the double
Deighton Table Tennis Club saw two of their teams meet each other in two cup semi-finals. The Deighton Junior F team played the Deighton A... Continue reading
Bobby Stevens passes away
It is with much sadness that I report the passing of Bobby Stevens, who died on Monday 13th April 2015 in his sleep. Bobby was... Continue reading
Profiles of our Board of Directors
Sara Sutcliffe (CEO) joined Table Tennis England as Interim Chief Executive in July 2013 and accepted the role permanently in February 2014. Prior to joining... Continue reading
Table tennis facts
Background Table Tennis England is the governing body of table tennis in England, responsible for representing, coordinating, administering, regulating, promoting, marketing and developing the sport... Continue reading
Key table tennis language and terminology
With a wealth of acronyms and unusual words, the sport of table tennis appears to be spoken in a different language to the uninitiated, below is a list of the... Continue reading
Board updates
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Coaching education workforce training days
Table Tennis England is offering training sessions for anyone who wants to join its coach education workforce. Two sessions of training for tutors, assessors and... Continue reading
McBeath and Loveridge taste singles title glory
The popular annual NatWest Jersey Open provided a feast of table tennis over Easter, welcoming top ranked players from all over the UK. Day one... Continue reading
Key national and international events
Below is a list of the key national and international events that happen in the world of table tennis. National Championships The English National Championships... Continue reading
Unbeaten Snelson takes Cippenham vets’ title
Top seed Phil Snelson ultimately prevailed in the Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 2-Star Open on Saturday while the upsets occurred all around him. Snelson was... Continue reading
National Council
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England come through with flying Primary colours
England teams took gold and bronze, and there were individual medals for Amirul Hussain and Joshua Weatherby as England hosted the annual Primary Schools’ International... Continue reading
Equipment Guidance
As with any sport, choosing the right equipment for you to ensure you get the most out of playing safely is important. Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District League Closed set to be keenly contested
The Clacton & District League’s Closed Championships, once again sponsored by Paul Newbould Planning and Building Design Services, take place this weekend (April 18 and... Continue reading
Leicester & District League: Kocsis stars in losing cause
There was a flurry of matches in the final catch-up week in Division Four of the Leicester & District League, two of which featured Laszlo... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: All to play for in Division Three showdown
The destination of the Division Three title in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League couldn’t be tighter and it will be decided this week... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Young gears up with treble
Gary Young geared up for this weekend’s Closed Championships with a convincing hat-trick in Walton C’s 7-3 victory over second-placed Nomads Lions in Division One... Continue reading
Le Fevre closes in on overall GP glory in Blackpool
Men’s Singles Tomasz Lewandowski was the star of the show as he illuminated Blackpool with a dazzling display to win his maiden Grand Prix crown... Continue reading
Volunteering
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‘Nuts’ and ‘Bolts’ of Blackpool Grand Prix day 1
Men’s Band 1 Adam Nutland took a huge step towards capturing the Band 1 series as he lived up to his billing to claim the... Continue reading
Two new Talent Development Centres announced!
Discovering and nurturing the elite players of tomorrow is the aim of Table Tennis England’s two newest Talent Development Centres. Greenhouse Sports and Urban Table... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Whelan’s on fire for champs Maldon
Maldon D (with a squad of Ciaran Whelan, Ev Lucas, Colin Napper, Steve Scholz, Mervyn Perriman and Peter Scholz) – the long-time leaders – have... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 29: An Open invitation
This week there are several photographs that were taken at the English Junior Open at Bridlington from 25-27th May 1991. Oh how tracksuits and playing... Continue reading
Blackpool beckons as Grand Prix draw is revealed
With just two events left, the battle for Grand Prix prizemoney is hotting up as the circuit rolls into Blackpool this weekend. Blackpool Sports Centre... Continue reading
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Ramsden and Clark strike silver in Austria
Joe Clark and Alex Ramsden bagged a podium finish with a brilliant run at the Austria Sparkasse Youth Championships. The duo reached the final of... Continue reading
Table tennis set to become Commonwealth Games mainstay
Table tennis is set to become a core sport of the Commonwealth Games from 2022. The sport is one of six which are proposed to... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Edwards scents cup glory, 30 years on
It was thirty years ago that Martin Edwards last achieved success in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup. This week the long-serving Brotherhood... Continue reading
Leicester League: Park cling on to slim title hope
Knighton Park’s first team made absolutely sure of second position in Division One of the Leicester and District League when they scored a very easy... Continue reading
Smith boldly goes into last four during Spa trek
James Smith’s run to the semi-finals of the consolation singles was the highlight of the Belgium Junior & Cadet Open for the seven-strong English contingent.... Continue reading
Davro to star as table tennis hits London theatre
Table tennis literally takes centre stage as comedian Bobby Davro stars in a London theatre production based on the sport. Not a Game for Boys... Continue reading
Sycamore sowing seeds of success at school
Coaches from Nottingham Sycamore Table Tennis Academy are boosting the search for the champions of the future. Having been impressed by the skill and enthusiasm... Continue reading
Get ready for a summer Ping! extravaganza
The nation will be going batty again this summer when Ping! – the free street table tennis festival – bounces back for the sixth year... Continue reading
Table Tennis News archive now on our website!
Take a trip down memory lane and have a browse through our Table Tennis News archive! Every edition of the magazine, which was published between... Continue reading
Voting Review Group report: Have your say
Table Tennis England’s Voting Review Group has published its latest report. The group was set up to review how best to implement a key recommendation... Continue reading
‘Wanderful’ Nomads clinch British League divisional title
The final weekend of the British League Division Three North produced some excellent table tennis at Ormesby, with Beaumont Accountancy Services Nomads clinching the title... Continue reading
County Championships: Ho and Co seal junior title for Middlesex
Middlesex and Sussex were the two form teams as this season’s County Championship Junior Premier Division reached its conclusion at Wood Green Academy. Both counties... Continue reading
Entry deadline extended for SW and NW qualifiers
The entry deadline has been extended for the South West regional qualifying tournament for the Under-11 to Under-14 Nationals. Entries will now be taken until... Continue reading
County Championships: Middlesex triumph after four-way tie
The final weekend of the County Championship Premier Division was played out at Wood Green Academy and ended in a four-way tie for top spot... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Danbury storm to Division Two title
Danbury B scored their 12th and 13th wins of the season and it was enough to secure the Division Two title in the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Unblemished Buzzards edge closer to title
Windsor Buzzards edged ever-closer to the Division Three title of the Clacton & District League with a hard-fought 6-4 victory against surprise Cup semi-finalists Nomads... Continue reading
Leicester League: Sparks fly high in whitewash
Leicester Electricity have been a very competitive team in Division One of the Leicester and District League for some years, winning the title a couple... Continue reading
Karabardak just misses out on double
Swansea’s Paul Karabardak narrowly failed to add the Lignano Master Open title to the Hungarian Open title he won the previous weekend, taking the silver... Continue reading
Drinkhall’s Spanish Open defence comes up short
Paul Drinkhall’s defence of his Spanish Open title ended in the last 32 as he was beaten in six sets by Dmitrij Prokopcov of the... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 28: Help find these events and venues
There will be no ‘Friday’s Photos’ next week due to it being Good Friday, which means there will be two weeks to get any information... Continue reading
Dream Double for University of Nottingham Table Tennis
Today at Loughborough University history was made for the University of Nottingham when their men’s and women’s teams both won the BUCS National Championship team... Continue reading
Enter Blackpool and London Grands Prix now!
The closing date for the Blackpool Grand Prix has been extended to Monday 30th March 2015 to allow for a few extra last minute entries.... Continue reading
Northumberland Junior Closed Tournament
Fifty four youngsters took part in the Northumberland Junior Tournament at Sporting Club Cramlington with Junior, Cadet, Under 13 and Under 12 events being held.... Continue reading
Fusion Easter Coaching
If you are a complete beginner, a developing player, or an advanced level competitor, coaching at Fusion can be tailor made to suit you. All... Continue reading
Leicestershire Table Tennis Association: 15-year-old Aman Rashid steals the show
Star of the Leicester and District League’s Closed Championships held at the Knighton Park club’s headquarters was 15-year-old Aman Rashid who won four titles over... Continue reading
Clacton & District Table Tennis League: Leaders Limping Over Line
Leaders Brotherhood C are not so much striding as stuttering over the finishing line in Division Two of the Clacton and District League. The Brotherhood... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League: Buxton hat-trick eases Liberal relegation worries
Two timely results by Liberal have eased their relegation worries in division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. An Adam Buxton clean-sweep... Continue reading
DBS Check Guidance
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Drinkhall and Pitchford selected for World Championships
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford will represent England at the table tennis World Championships in China next month. The duo, who fought out a titanic... Continue reading
It’s tough for English players at star-studded German Open
Paul Drinkhall went the furthest of four English players who performed at a star-studded German Open. Drinkhall, world ranked No 37 at the time of... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Foundation celebrate 15th anniversary
The Jack Petchey Foundation, a major supporter of table tennis and a principal partner of Table Tennis England, has celebrated its 15th anniversary at the... Continue reading
How will 2015 National Table Tennis Day inspire YOU?
For details on National #TableTennisDay 2016, click here. Save the date – National Table Tennis Day is on Thursday July 16th! It’s a day for... Continue reading
Blackpool; the penultimate Grand Prix of the 2014/15 season
The next stop on the Grand Prix circuit see’s us head north to Blackpool for the penultimate Grand Prix of the 2014/15 season. The competition... Continue reading
UKCC Level 1 Course – Liverpool
A UKCC Level 1 Coaching Course will be held at Ian Robinson Sports Centre Liverpool L23 0QP on the 26th April, 17th May and 31st May 2015 (closing... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 27: Can you name these players?
Five photos of individual players this week. The first photograph shows the then Chairman, Charles Wyles, making a presentation of the News of the World... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League: Rawreth & Hullbridge B nearing promotion
Good performances from Simon Jacob and Paul Churn at just the right time Rawreth & Hullbridge B are very much in the mix to gain... Continue reading
Ormesby clinch British League’s most prestigious title
This weekend’s exceptional Premier British League action concluded with Ormesby’s colours riding high on home turf as they clinched the British League’s most prestigious title.... Continue reading
Northumbria League: Cramlington Table Tennis Club teams racing for top spots
Premier Division Teams from Cramlington Table Tennis Club now have a chance to occupy the top two places at the end of the season. The... Continue reading
New stars emerge at National Championships
With a number of the GB Performance Team competing in Hungary or absent due to injury this year’s Butterfly Michael Hawkesworth Championships (aka BTTAD National... Continue reading
Oxford / Cambridge Varsity 2015
In the tradition of many sports, Cambridge hosted the annual varsity table tennis match against Oxford this year at their new sports complex on the... Continue reading
Closing date extended for Natwest Jersey Open
The closing date for the Natwest Jersey Open has been extended to Friday, March 20. Play commences at 9:00am on Friday 3rd April and will... Continue reading
Coach Licence
Coach Licence Scheme The Table Tennis England Coach Licence Scheme is a register of more than 300 coaches that we are confident are active and... Continue reading
It’s official! Former ref Lester’s loving his second career
Lester Smith has swapped the football pitch for the table tennis court as he embarks on a second career in sports officiating. As a football... Continue reading
Leicester League: The Round Up
Unicorn, leaders in Division One of the Leicester and District League, have had a busy time with a match brought forward in which they lost... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Five-Up for Crawley
There’s no award in the Clacton and District League for the season’s most improved player but, if there were, Andrew Cawley of Division Three side... Continue reading
Ormesby Claim Premier British League Crown
Ormesby and Sycamore set for showdown. The fierce battle to reign supreme at the pinnacle of the British League ladder shall conclude this weekend as... Continue reading
Junior & Cadet 6 Nations: Cheer is golden girl
Kate Cheer struck gold for England at the Junior 6 Nations in Cardiff. Cheer won the Junior Girls category, adding to golds for the Cadet... Continue reading
Top two set for dramatic British League finale
Ormesby and Sycamore will conclude their battle for supremacy in one final, epic encounter as the 2014/15 Premier British League season builds to a big... Continue reading
Get ‘fired up’ for these annual championships!
Entries are open for the annual UK Fire Service Sports and Athletic Association table tennis championships. The tournament is open to all UK Fire &... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 26: Who are the ELCC winners?
With the draw for the English Leagues Cup Competition, formerly the National Team Championships, about to take place it seemed appropriate this week to use... Continue reading
Bayley primed for double title tilt at BTTAD Nationals
World champion Will Bayley will be among six members of the GB Performance Squad competing in the Butterfly Michael Hawkesworth Championships (BTTAD National Championships) in... Continue reading
Deighton’s fledgling junior team is going places
Deighton Table Tennis Club’s junior players are making great strides in the Huddersfield League. The club expanded its league entry to include a sixth team... Continue reading
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 14-15 March
The programme is now available for the STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star, sponsored by Thorntons Sports taking place at Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive,... Continue reading
Horsham Spinners 2* – host club aces strike gold
It was a most successful day for players from the host club at the Horsham Spinners 2*. They won an unprecedented three gold medals and... Continue reading
Forum highlights vital importance of NGBs
Table Tennis England is playing a central role in a new organisation which promotes the impact of National Governing Bodies on the sporting landscape. The... Continue reading
Closing date extended for English Leagues Cup Competition
The closing date for the ELCC has been extended to Monday, March 16 for all competitions, namely the Wilmott Cup, J M Rose Bowl, Carter... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Unbeaten Hodge and Berry fire OCs to top
A single point separates OCs C and Hatfield Peverel B in Division Three of the Chelmsford & District League after 14 rounds of matches. Both... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Harvey seals tournament glory in nailbiter
The 2015 Junior Combination Tournament organised by the Clacton & District League saw success for the team of Morgan Harvey, Chris Simson and Jordan Webb.... Continue reading
Kate Cheer makes debut on ITTF rankings
Kate Cheer has made her first appearance in the ITTF world rankings. The Sussex teenager has an initial ranking of 606 on the main women’s... Continue reading
Leicester League: Superb Regent thrash league leaders
Leaders Desford Village II were knocked sideways in their latest Division Two match in the Leicester League when losing 9-1 to mid-table Regent Sports, who... Continue reading
Bayley reveals Euro target as GB squad hit the road to Rio
The GB Para Table Tennis Team begins the vital qualification season for the 2016 Paralympic Games with seven players competing in the Hungarian Open, which... Continue reading
Obituary: Elsie Carrington, a great character
Elsie Carrington passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2015 in Bournemouth, where she had lived for many years. Born in Walthamstow on September 29, 1919... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 25: Can you name these coaches?
Four new photos, two from Lynda Reid and two from Sandra Deaton, with grateful thanks ladies. Lynda is in the first photograph of the National... Continue reading
Tom and Helshan lose out to top seeds in semis
Helshan Weerasinghe and Tom Jarvis performed above their seeding to reach the semi-finals of the Junior Boys’ Doubles at the Italian Cadet & Junior Open.... Continue reading
TDC ready to find elite players of tomorrow
Table Tennis England’s latest Talent Development Centre is ready to open for business. Bristol Academy TTC will launch the project on March 18 at its... Continue reading
Wonderful Wednesday for sporting youngsters
Table tennis took centre stage as the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme hosted the regional Premier League 4 Sport Table Tennis and Premier League Girls’ Football... Continue reading
Don’t miss the climax to Grand Prix season!
With a dramatic conclusion to the Senior Nationals still fresh in the memory, attention now turns to the climax of the Grand Prix season. A... Continue reading
Sussex Take County Premier Vets in a Thriller
A three way tie on points after the second weekend of the veterans premier division saw Sussex regain the title by one set from Yorkshire... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Maldon motor on at the top
Maldon D, runaway leaders of Division Four of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League, scored their 14th win of the season and they now... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Tigers burning bright as they exit drop zone
It was a big week for Nomads Tigers in Division Two of the Clacton & District League, with the relegation-threatened side chalking up their first... Continue reading
Leicester League: Unicorns pull clear after double win
Unicorn have now caught up a couple of matches in Division One of the Leicester League and are no fewer then 11 points ahead of... Continue reading
Become a coach
Why Become a Coach Coaching is a great way to stay actively involved and make a real difference to the future of table tennis, both... Continue reading
Pitchford and Sibley take titles on amazing day
Liam Pitchford and Kelly Sibley won the national singles titles in two spellbinding finals at Redbridge today. Pitchford came from 3-0 down to defeat Paul... Continue reading
To our fantastic volunteers – thanks a million!
The National Championships saw some fantastic action, but were just as memorable off the tables for one group of people. They were the recipients of... Continue reading
Drinkhall in partnership deal with Bribar
Bribar Table Tennis have announced a partnership deal between England No 1 Paul Drinkhall and the TIBHAR brand. The four-time National singles champion and Commonwealth... Continue reading
It’s title No 2 for Tin-Tin and Sam in Redbridge!
An inspired timeout turned the tide as Sam Walker & Tin-Tin Ho came from 1-0 and 5-1 down to beat Danny Reed & Kelly Sibley... Continue reading
Walker and Ho are champs on Nationals day 1
Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho have regained their under-21 National Singles crowns. The top seeds both won the titles two years ago but lost them... Continue reading
Liu and Moyes lead England in search of repeat victory
English Schools’ Table Tennis has announced a strong squad to play in the British Primary Schools’ International Championships. The experienced boy’s team will be co-led... Continue reading
Level 2 Course – Info and Dates
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis The 1st4Sport L2 qualification is suitable for learners who have completed the 1st4sport L1 and gained more experience... Continue reading
Cippenham Super 6: Martin comes out on top after Bree encounter
Another maximum entry assembled at Cippenham Table Tennis Centre on Saturday for the Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open Championship. The 48 players were arranged... Continue reading
Level 1 Course – Info and Dates
Level 1 Award in Coaching Table Tennis What does a 1st4sport L1 qualify me to do? The qualification will provide learners with the necessary skills... Continue reading
Senior Nationals: All the important information
The Senior National Championships are almost upon us! The top players in the country will be converging on Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre for the... Continue reading
Kelly’s keeping an eye on young challengers
Kelly Sibley may be No 1 seed and favourite to win the Senior National Championships Singles title, but she is taking nothing for granted. The... Continue reading
Volunteers given the red carpet treatment
Two stalwart volunteers who have given years of service to table tennis have been given the royal seal of approval. Paul Bovett and John Mullis... Continue reading
Ramsden and Cheer are Cadet Masters champs
Alex Ramsden and Kate Cheer are the Cadet Masters champions after a thrilling day’s play at Burton Uxbridge TTC. Ramsden was outstanding, going through the... Continue reading
Reed and Loveridge are top of the BUCS
Danny Reed and Alice Loveridge are the BUCS table tennis champions for 2015. Commonwealth Games medallist Danny Reed (Sheffield Hallam) beat Chris Doran (Nottingham Trent)... Continue reading
Leicester League: Unicorn put in legendary performance
Unicorn, sitting on top of Division One of the Leicester League for some time now, gave a remarkable display of superiority when they faced second-placed... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Victory is Dunne and dusted
Duncan Dunne proved the difference between victory and defeat for Brotherhood E this week in his side’s hard-fought 7-3 win over Windsor Magpies in Division... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: James masterclass in summit meeting
The eagerly awaited clash in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League took place this week and the leaders Bocking B... Continue reading
Awards delight for young star Tin-Tin Ho
Tin-Tin Ho has been named Young Sports Person of the Year at the inaugural Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards. The 16-year-old from Paddington collected... Continue reading
Cadet Masters day one: Six unbeaten
Top seeds Alex Ramsden and Denise Payet did what was expected of them on day one of the Cadet Masters – winning all six matches.... Continue reading
Cadet Masters 2015 Live Updates
14.00 Denise Payet faces Kate Cheer in the final round of the #CadetMasters. Can Kate break Denise’s unbeaten run, or will Denise top the group... Continue reading
Cadet Masters Saturday
Click here to return to the live feed 17.55 Day 1 of the #CadetMasters has finished! Points tables can been seen below. Day 1 report... Continue reading
Don’t miss out on Grand Prix double-header!
There’s a quickfire Grand Prix double-header on the horizon! Entries are now open for the Blackpool Grand Prix on April 11 and 12, which is... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 24: Who are these officials?
Photos of officials this week – several of the pictures are from the Harry Spraggs collection, which Harry kindly donated to the ETTA. Click here... Continue reading
Scunthorpe one star: It’s Short work for winners!
It was a family double at the recent Scunthorpe one star as Mark and Sara Short of Worksop took the Men’s and Ladies singles’ titles.... Continue reading
Ramsden and Payet head Masters Field
The best Cadet players in England converge on Burton Uxbridge TTC this weekend for the final Cadet Masters tournament. The event is being replaced by... Continue reading
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star closing date 21 Feb
STIGA Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 14/15 March 2015 Blackpool Sports Centre Click here for a copy of the entry form (Closing Date 21/02/15). The... Continue reading
Swede success eludes England youngsters
Japanese players proved to be England’s nemesis as our involvement in the Swedish Junior & Cadet Open came to an end today. Luke Savill, Gabriel... Continue reading
Update: Liam eliminated in tough match in Qatar
Liam Pitchford has been knocked out of the Qatar Open in a seven-setter by Korea’s Donghyun Kim. Pitchford twice came from behind to level, and... Continue reading
Senior Nationals draw is released
The Senior National Championships are just two weeks away – and excitement is sure to build as the draw has now been released. The competition... Continue reading
Plastic balls: Your questions answered
Updated: September 14, 2016 (Q8, update 3) We have received a number of requests for clarification on the use of plastic balls in competition from... Continue reading
Halton TTC to host landmark transplant event
Halton Table Tennis Club is to host a major transplant sport event. The club will stage an offshoot of the annual racquets event held at... Continue reading
Northumberland Closed: Graeme is best Bar none!
Graeme Barella became the new Northumberland champion and holder of the Alan Morpeth Memorial Cup when the Closed Tournament was held at Sporting Club, Cramlington.... Continue reading
2015-16 Rankings publication dates
Table Tennis England has set the monthly dates for the publication of rankings this season. The dates will coincide with publication of the ITTF world... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Warner treble helps put pressure on leaders
Rawreth & Hullbridge A consolidated second place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League by beating third-placed OCs A 7-... Continue reading
Strong Nottingham Trent line-up headlines BUCS event
Nottingham Trent University will be looking to add to their recent success at the BUCS Individual Championships this weekend. There are 300 entries for the... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Stallwood helps leaders win ‘sibling’ battle
Leaders Brotherhood C took a giant step in the battle for the title in Division Two of the Clacton & District League with an important... Continue reading
Bristol Closed: Dean makes it an awesome foursome
Dean Cundy notched a landmark fourth successive victory in the Open Singles event at the Bristol Closed Championships. Almost 100 players competed at the Filton... Continue reading
Youngsters given a great grounding at club beginners’ session
Deighton Table Tennis Club in Huddersfield welcomed some new recruits to the sport at a three-hour Introduction To Table Tennis session. A group of youngsters... Continue reading
Leicester League: Sparks are looking bright
Electricity V maintained a handy third position in Division Four of the Leicester League with a 7-3 victory over Nomads IV. Dave Greasley led the... Continue reading
Ormesby and Burton Uxbridge claim Junior British League crowns
Interviews Boys’ British League champions Ormesby Girls’ British League champions Burton Uxbridge Alex Ramsden End of Round 10 Report Ormesby and Burton Uxbridge sealed the... Continue reading
English Leagues Cup Competitions: Entry details
The entry forms have been sent to all Local League Secretaries for this season’s English Leagues Cup Competitions. They can also be found on this... Continue reading
Tin-Tin and Maria beaten in final after great run
Maria Tsaptsinos and Tin-Tin Ho’s brilliant run at the Czech Junior Open ended in the final of the Girls’ Doubles. But it needed the top... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 23: Which event is this?
This week I came across a series of photographs which were taken at the same event which include a nice shot of Brian Halliday, who... Continue reading
Buy a Coach Licence
Coach Licence Scheme Who is it for? The Coach Licence Scheme is for existing coaches that wish to become part of a register of more... Continue reading
U11-U14 Nationals: Exemption list revealed
The exemption list for regional qualifying for the Under-11 to Under-14 National Championships has been published. The regional tournaments take place in April, with the... Continue reading
University is looking for talented players
Nottingham Trent University’s table tennis programme will have a presence at this weekend’s Junior British League fixture at RAF Cosford. The university staff will be... Continue reading
Ollie Michell Makes History at Horsham Spinners 2 Star
Ollie Michell Makes History A smaller than usual 47 players took part at the second HSTTC 2 Star of the 2014-15 season at Collyers College... Continue reading
Plymouth 2* entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the Bribar Plymouth 2 Star on March 1 has been extended until Saturday February 21. The tournament, at Eggbuckland Community College... Continue reading
Torch Trophy Award winners are shining lights
Table Tennis volunteers Paul Bovett and John Mullis are to receive a royal seal of approval for their years of dedication. They are among this... Continue reading
Ken Tonge to play key role in tackling polio
Table tennis stalwart Ken Tonge is playing his part in the fight against polio. The Halton TTC member from Runcorn is travelling to India to... Continue reading
Warner digs deep to take singles title
Ben Warner is the new 2015 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Men’s Singles champion. Joint third seed Warner – a former top... Continue reading
Ormesby retain their title
Ormesby etched their name in history once more when they secured their third consecutive Women’s British League title this weekend. To maintain dominance over such... Continue reading
Walker makes strides into world’s top 200
Sam Walker has climbed into the top 200 in the world rankings. The Worksop teenager soared from No 268 to No 175, principally on the... Continue reading
Clacton & District league: Grand Sam takes Handicap title
Fourteen-year old Sam Hume hit the headlines for the second time in as many weeks as he became the Clacton & District League’s 2015 Handicap... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Cole fires leaders to fine win
Division one leaders Bocking B produced a fine all-round team performance to beat Maldon A 7-3 in the latest round of League matches in the... Continue reading
Leicester League: Searle hits top rung on ladder
An innovation tried this season by players in the Leicester League middle reaches is a daytime ladder competition featuring a maximum of 20 players –... Continue reading
It’s a family affair at Bishop Auckland 2*
Honours were kept in the family at the Bishop Auckland Bribar 2*, with several pairs of siblings going to the latter stages of the competitions.... Continue reading
Women’s British League Latest News
The final weekend of the women’s British League is underway at the Doncaster Dome. For all results check our dedicated website: www.tabletennis365.com/BritishLeague Follow us on... Continue reading
Drinkhall bows out of Europe Top 16
Paul Drinkhall has been knocked out of the Europe Top 16, having lost this morning to Robert Gardos of Austria. Drinkhall needed to win to... Continue reading
Women’s British League: Ormesby go for record
The British League embarks on Doncaster Leisure Park for the final instalment of the 2014/15 Women’s British League season. After a record-breaking first half to... Continue reading
Helshan beaten by top seed in Bahrain
Helshan Weerasinghe has been knocked out in the last four of the Junior Boys’ Singles at the Bahrain Junior & Cadet Open. The 17-year-old had... Continue reading
Training camps get GB Para team in great shape
The GB Para Table Tennis Team has been looking overseas as it continues to prepare for next year’s Paralympic Games. The 2015 season will be... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 22: Devon via Bedfordshire
This week there is a miscellany of pictures from various eras. Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Photo 1 A group of Devon... Continue reading
Sam is upbeat as ‘Expert’ project ends in failure
Sam Priestley says he intends to keep playing table tennis despite failing in his bid to break into the top 250 players in the country... Continue reading
Membership fees set to freeze for next season
Table Tennis England is freezing individual membership fees for next season The Board has today confirmed it will not seek to increase the fees when... Continue reading
Blog: Behind the scenes in Milton Keynes
Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe looks at the progress made towards the organisations key objectives since it moved to Milton Keynes last March.... Continue reading
Helshan cannot prevent Bahrain defeats
Helshan Weerasinghe won five out of six matches but could not prevent he and his team-mates from being eliminated from the Bahrain Junior & Cadet... Continue reading
Drinkhall in Top 16 line-up, Liam must wait and see
Paul Drinkhall has a chance to compete against the best players in Europe after being called into the Top 16 event. The withdrawal of Germany’s... Continue reading
Northumbria League: Casuals beaten but still top
Cramlington Casuals are still top of the Premier Division despite losing for the first time. Having started the second half by seeing off Byker, with... Continue reading
Election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer
This year elections will be held for the Elected Directors of Table Tennis England, namely Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer, for the four-year period from... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Lions’ pride at ending Panthers record
Second-placed Nomads Lions produced the shock result of the week with a famous 7-3 victory over previously undefeated League leaders Nomads Panthers in Division One... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Championships: Crouchman and Dowsett are the stars
Two young and fast-improving players Brandon Crouchman, aged 20, and Scott Dowsett (19) were the stars of the weekend at the 2015 M&G Investments Chelmsford... Continue reading
Leicester League: Walton win crucial in Knighton battle
At the midway point of the Leicester League season Knighton Park XI were riding high at the top of Division Five, unbeaten and with two... Continue reading
Matsubuchi wins, and LeFevre marches on
Women’s Singles Karina LeFevre did her chances of defending the overall Grand Prix series title the world of good thanks to another victory. LeFevre beat... Continue reading
Wheeler wins day one at West of Scotland Grand Prix
Play got underway from the Gorbals leisure centre in a frozen Glasgow at 9.30am. What was to follow was an action packed day of table... Continue reading
Champions crowned at Jack Petchey Finals
Barnes Primary School and London Academy were double winners at the Jack Petchey London Schools Table Tennis Team Finals. Dozens of pupils from schools across... Continue reading
Super Sam takes big scalp before great runs end
Sam Walker came from 3-1 down to reach the last 32 of the Hungarian Open today with one of the best victories of his career.... Continue reading
Table Tennis England funding is restored
Table Tennis England has been removed from restricted funding by Sport England, securing finance to develop and run the sport for the next two years.... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 21: Who is in tournament action?
This week’s photos were all taken at the same tournament as they have the same photo reference number on the back. But where and when... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Foundation celebrates its 15th birthday in style
The Jack Petchey Foundation, a major supporter of table tennis, will this year reach £100m of investment in young people as well as celebrating its... Continue reading
Fusion 2* draw released
The draw has been made for this weekend’s Fusion 2* event. The tournament features competitions for under-11, under-13, cadet and junior girls and boys, plus... Continue reading
Benefits of Table Tennis England Membership
Membership Benefits As a member of Table Tennis England you have access to a number of exclusive member benefits that are detailed below. Please ensure... Continue reading
Alternative Ways to Purchase Membership
Alternative Payment Options for Membership Purchase Online Players can now purchase and renew their memberships/player licences online at tabletennis365.com/tabletennisengland/membership Purchase by Telephone Dial 01908 208898... Continue reading
North Herts Grand Prix: Entry extended
The deadline for entries to the North Herts Banded 2* Open – which doubles as the North Herts Satellite Grand Prix – has been extended... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Membership Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What is my membership fee spent on? Your membership benefits not only you as an individual table tennis player, but helps support... Continue reading
Buy a PremierClub Membership
PremierClub Membership Who is it for? PremierClub Membership is for clubs who wish to join a national network of clubs that work together to grow... Continue reading
Plastic balls: Updated Table Tennis England statement
Table Tennis England would like to remind clubs and leagues that, with effect from July 1 2015, plastic balls will be used in all Competitive... Continue reading
Buy a Single Competition Licence
Single Competition Licence Who is it for? A Single Competition Licence is a one-time extension of the Player Membership that is valid for a single... Continue reading
Updated: Walker marches on in Hungary
Sam Walker has today won his groups in both the men’s singles and the under-21 event at the Hungarian Open – and then advanced through... Continue reading
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Player Licence Who is it for? A Player Licence is an upgrade to the Player Membership and is required for all players who wish to... Continue reading
Become a Player Member
Player Membership Who is it for? A Player Membership is required for those who play regularly in local leagues or wish to compete in a... Continue reading
Become an Associate Member
Associate Membership Who is it for? An Associate Membership is for club players, social players, officials and fans who wish to become affiliated with Table... Continue reading
Chasing pack have chance to reel in Doran
There is a chance to close the gap on Grand Prix leader Chris Doran as the series moves to Glasgow this weekend for the West... Continue reading
Priority Zones update – South West
As mentioned in our last newsletter we have now been working in our three new priority zones since September 1. Exeter, Bournemouth, and Southampton all... Continue reading
Umpire is Green but keen!
Table Tennis England’s newest umpire is already in action. Following the seminar at Blackpool to qualify on January 17, Steve Green from Wirral, Cheshire stayed... Continue reading
Countdown is on to the Senior Nationals!
There is exactly one month to go until the English Senior National Championships! The showpiece event in the domestic table tennis calendar takes place from... Continue reading
School champions to make their case for defence
A record 277 teams from 194 schools have qualified, following county events, to do battle in the Butterfly Schools’ Team Championship Zone Finals this weekend... Continue reading
Dai bags crucial win as Yorkshire retain Cadet County Championship title
Yorkshire retained the County Championship Cadets’ Premier Division title at Westfield TTC, Wellingborough. After a two-day battle between the reigning champions and newly promoted Hampshire... Continue reading
Fusion Topspin 2*: Dennison at the double
Tiana Dennison was a double winner at the Fusion Topspin 2* event. The Essex teenager won both the Junior and Cadet Girls’ singles, both held... Continue reading
British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards: Vote for Tin-Tin!
Tin-Tin Ho is on the shortlist for a top sports award – and we need as many members of the table tennis family as possible... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Individual Championships: James and Cole are top seeds
It’s that time of year again. The 2015 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Individual Championships have come around and they take place... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Graham gives Brotherhood the gee-up
Brotherhood G have endured a disjointed first half of the season in Division Three of the Clacton & District League with injury and player unavailability... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Rawreth trio too strong for Galleywood
As the race to win the prestigious first division title in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League heats up the two leading sides –... Continue reading
Leicester League: Six of best seal title for Scorpions
KP Scorpians, one of the many Knighton Park teams, duly took the Leicester Development League by winning all six matches, but with one or two... Continue reading
Brilliant Baggaley wins world ping pong title
England’s Andrew Baggaley is the new ping pong world champion. The 31-year-old from Milton Keynes beat Germany’s Alexander Flemming in five spellbinding sets at Alexandra... Continue reading
Premier British League: Sycamore hold narrow lead
Sycamore ended the third installment of Premier British League top of the division on games difference after their 6-2 win over Bournemouth Sports. Despite another... Continue reading
Obituary: Brian Halliday, 1936 – 2015
One of the country’s greatest table tennis enthusiasts, Brian Halliday, sadly passed away aged 79 on 20th January after suffering from cancer. Brian, who was... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 20: Three golden oldies
Three golden oldie pictures this week. Some star former England players and National Champions amongst those in the photos. Thanks as always for all information... Continue reading
Drilling down on the sand-paper bats….
This weekend (Jan 24/25) sees the televised finals of the World Championships of Ping Pong (WCPP), where 64 of the world’s best sand-paper bat players... Continue reading
Gunn’s blazing in the west yet again
Now in its eighth year, the Bristol & District Table Tennis Association once again staged the highly popular Hard Bat competition in which only the... Continue reading
Sussex Satellite Grand Prix Report 2015
There were 93 entrants this year, which is a slight increase of three from last year. Unfortunately the number of women/girls reduced from 14 to... Continue reading
Table Tennis England Vice-President passes away
It is with much sadness that we announce Brian Halliday passed away today (January 20, 2015) of cancer, at Henley-on-Thames Hospice, aged 80 years. Brian’s... Continue reading
Tin-Tin in the running for top award
Tin-Tin Ho has been shortlisted for the Young Sports Person of the Year at the British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards. The 16-year-old Londoner had a... Continue reading
Around the table
Welcome to Around the Table, our regular look at the work Table Tennis England is doing to promote and support table tennis around the country.... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Sayer masterclass sinks leaders
Maldon A, who are in third place in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division, turned in a top-class performance to beat the... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Price is good value, but can’t prevent defeat
Week-in, week-out, Gavin Price of Walton B is one of the most consistent and talented players in the Clacton and District League – as he... Continue reading
Leicester League: Grundy and LeButt generate victory for Electricity
As previously reported, Unicorn beat Knighton Park to gain control at the top of Division One of the Leicester League. Meanwhile those in challenging positions... Continue reading
West of Scotland GP: Entry deadline extended
The entry deadline to the West of Scotland Grand Prix has been extended until this Wednesday (January 21). The tournament is the eighth Grand Prix... Continue reading
Tickets now available for the 2015 English Senior Nationals
The 56th English Senior National Table Tennis Championships will commence on Friday February 28, 2015 and you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news,... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 19: Who is in these line-ups?
This week we have two photos from the English Schools Table Tennis Association, plus one of four young ladies with an impressive cup and some... Continue reading
Greenhouse aiming to grow into a new era
Today is a big day for London table tennis charity Greenhouse as it officially adopts a new name and launches a new website. Formally known... Continue reading
Cippenham Team 2-Star Open Is a Class Act
Once again, the ever popular Cippenham Team 2-Star Open attracted a maximum entry of twenty-four teams although one unfortunately had to pull out through illness.... Continue reading
Liu takes the glory in Hungary Mini Cadets
Rising star Jamie Liu has won the under-11 boys’ singles at the Mini Cadet Open in Budapest, Hungary. The 10-year-old from the Kingfisher club in... Continue reading
This Girl Can – Workplace
Table Tennis in the workplace is a match made in heaven and exercise couldn’t be more easy to access; you can’t forget your kit because... Continue reading
This Girl Can – Social
There are tons of informal, social ping pong groups bubbling away in unusual corners of towns and cities in England. Each colony has its own... Continue reading
Coach survey – we need YOUR views!
Table Tennis England are supporting sports coach UK with research to find out more about the views of our coaches, in what is currently the... Continue reading
This Girl Can – Clubs
Joining a table tennis club is an easy process. With most clubs you will be able to just turn up at one of their practice... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Holders Hawks brought down to earth
No team has successfully retained the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knockout Cup since 1991 – and that’s not about to change this season, with... Continue reading
This Girl Can – Ping!
Ping! is an innovative street ping pong project which provides people with opportunities to play social and competitive table tennis, free of charge. The aim... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Freeman hat-trick leaves Peverel in charge
Hatfield Peverel B top the table in Division Three of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and they made it nine wins out of... Continue reading
Leicester League: Kiani shows fight to claim trophy
One of the most popular tournaments in local table tennis circles is the Phil Reid Memorial Trophy, an individual handicap singles in memory of the... Continue reading
It’s time to nominate volunteers for our awards!
It’s time to nominate those unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to our sport for a Table Tennis England Award. If you know... Continue reading
Darlington 2* entries still open
Spaces are still available for the Darlington Table Tennis Academy 2* on February 7. The tournament will feature under-11, under-13, cadet and junior events. There... Continue reading
Chance to join Jenkins and Howieson in Glasgow
The Grand Prix circuit moves north of the borderlater this month, and an exciting field is already in prospect. Serial Grand Prix winner Ryan Jenkins... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 18: Youngsters with the Woolwich
Welcome back after the Christmas and New Year break. This week’s pictures are a continuation of those for November 7th, 2014 taken at the 1994/95... Continue reading
Scunthorpe aiming for a grand prize fund
Competitors at the Scunthorpe 1* later this month could be battling for a share of £1,000. Tournament organiser Andy Kelly is aiming for the four-figure... Continue reading
Paralympian John Jenkins thrilled with MBE
Table Tennis Paralympian John Jenkins says he is “thrilled to bits and very proud” to have received an MBE for services to disability sport. Jenkins,... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Sweeney’s flying start boosts Danbury
Danbury B are the leaders of Division Two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League at the halfway stage and they top the table... Continue reading
Leicester League: Gannon still making the grade at the top
Fifty-five years ago, almost to the day, the Leicester League decided to add a grading system to their activities having undergone tests for a couple... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Panthers on track for a title hat-trick
As the players of the Clacton & District League gird their loins in readiness for the second-half of the 2014/15 season, the big question in... Continue reading
Thomis and Anand shine in Horsham
A total of 70 players took part in the Horsham Spinners 2 Star on November 23. Events held were Under-10, U11, U12, U13, U15 &... Continue reading
Weerasinghe and Tsaptsinos are Masters champs
Helshan Weerasinghe bounced back from a tough first day to retain his Junior Masters title, while Maria Tsaptsinos claimed the girls’ crown by sweeping aside... Continue reading
Five unbeaten after exciting Day One at Masters
Marcus Giles and Tom Jarvis set the standard with 100 per cent records of six out of six on Day One of the Junior Masters... Continue reading
Paul storms to new high in world rankings
Paul Drinkhall has climbed to a new personal high of No 33 in the world rankings. He moves up from No 45 in the latest... Continue reading
Training Seminar for New Umpires – 17 Jan
Do you have anyone in your club or league that might be interested in becoming a County Umpire? Table Tennis England are looking to increase the... Continue reading
Chance to enter trio of Fusion tournaments
Entry forms for the Fusion Junior 2 Star Tournaments on January 17 and 31 and the Fusion Senior 2 star Tournament on February 1 are... Continue reading
Helshan and Tin-Tin aim to show Mastery
The new year starts with a bang as 24 of the best young players in England travel to Harlow for the Junior Masters this weekend.... Continue reading
Entries open for Senior National Championships
The entry process for the Senior National Championships has opened. The event takes place from February 27 to March 1 at the Redbridge Sport &... Continue reading
Michael ready to Rock and roll on Gibraltar project
Michael Fox is on a mission to lead table tennis in Gibraltar into a new era. The chairman of Bedford Community TTC took on the... Continue reading
Knight and Hicks top the bill in Cardiff
Darius Knight and Hannah Hicks took the top prizes in the men’s and women’s singles at the Cardiff Satellite Grand Prix Knight’s run to the... Continue reading
Review of 2014: Memories of a golden year for England
It has been an incredible year for the England squad at all levels, headlined by that memorable 1-2-3 in the Commonwealth Games mixed doubles, which... Continue reading
Northumbria League: Casuals by name, but not by nature as champs lead way
Cramlington Casuals, the reigning champions, lead the way in the Premier Division of the Northumbria League at the halfway stage of the season. The squad... Continue reading
County Championships: Lincs too strong to break
Knighton Park in Leicester hosted Division Senior 2C of the County Championships, which was played to a conclusion over the last weekend in November and... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Found finds top form to set up family clash
Debra Found was Windsor Ospreys’ unbeaten heroine as they edged out Windsor Kites 5-3 in Round One of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knockout... Continue reading
Leicestershire Schools Team Championships – finals
As part of the Leicestershire and Rutland Sport Super Series, table tennis competitions in all four age groups for both genders are held in each... Continue reading
Blog: It’s been a year of radical but necessary change
Table Tennis England Chair Sandra Deaton looks back on the great progress made during 2014 – and signposts the important projects for 2015 As we... Continue reading
UKAD release anti-doping App for athletes
UK Anti-Doping has released an App to provide athletes with up-to-the-minute advice and guidance. The 100% me Clean Sport App is the place for all... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 17: Season’s greetings!
I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who has contacted me and given information on the series of photographs each week and... Continue reading
Deadline for Sussex is extended
The entry deadline for the Sussex Satellite Grand Prix has been extended. Players will now have until December 29 to enter the event, which takes... Continue reading
What is the This Girl Can campaign?
This Girl Can is a sassy celebration of active women everywhere and proves that whatever our size, ability or previous experience, sport can be a... Continue reading
County Championship: Pilgrim and Sagoo spearhead Warwicks march
A six-team County Championship Senior Division 2A was played to completion over the last weekend in November at the excellent Draycott and Long Eaton TTC.... Continue reading
Halifax League: Three YMEN bear no gifts to Red Press
Red Press missed the chance to hit the top of the league as they suffered a 5-4 defeat to YMEN. With Greetland Social A on... Continue reading
Craig is big noise at racquet tournament
Local lad Craig Brown became the first winner of Milton Keynes’ Racquet Championships, racking up an impressive 339 points from a possible 386, across two... Continue reading
Halifax League: Master-ful performance by Hussain
Amir Hussain made an instant impact in the Halifax Junior Masters as he won the competition at his first attempt, winning both his semi-final and... Continue reading
Clacton & DIstrict League: North hat-trick moves Jaguars off the bottom
Nomads Jaguars emerged as top dogs in the big relegation clash with Windsor Magpies in Division Two of the Clacton & District League, their 7-3... Continue reading
Leicester League: Power to Cliff’s Elbow as Nomads shade it
The long-awaited final of the Elbow Tankard, a handicap competition run during the summer for Leicester League teams, has finally been played, and lived up... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Johnson treble lifts Rawreth
Rawreth A have climbed into second place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League – and with three games in... Continue reading
Lauren’s starring role in the campaign
Lauren James is hoping to inspire future generations of female table tennis players as the face of the sport in the This Girl Can campaign.... Continue reading
Halifax League: Greetland extend lead
Greetland Social ‘A’ distanced themselves from the chasing pack with a 7-2 victory over third placed Hermits. In a victory that extended Greetland’s unbeaten run... Continue reading
Drinkhall edged out at first stage in Bangkok
Paul Drinkhall today lost a close match in the first round of the ITTF Grand FInals in Bangkok. The English No 1 was beaten by... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 16: National League competitors
Three pictures this week – can you help to fill in the gaps? Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Photos 1 and 2... Continue reading
Drinkhall looking to end the year in Grand style
Paul Drinkhall enters virtually uncharted territory for English table tennis when he competes in the ITTF Grand Finals in Bangkok. His first round match will... Continue reading
WCPP qualification building to a big finish
Only two qualification events remain for the World Championship of Ping Pong – with the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ following as the race for places at... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Unbeaten Green grounds Condors
Greg Green is one of the most stylish players currently gracing the table tennis tables of the Clacton & District League and this week he... Continue reading
Leicester League: Magnificent seven blaze a trail
As the first half of the Leicester League season draws to a close the top three divisions still have a few matches to catch up... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Victory over leaders in Taylor-made
Rawreth and Hullbridge A are currently in second place in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League (with three games in... Continue reading
Coach Sally is better by degrees!
Table Tennis England’s Coach North Development Officer Sally Shutt has graduated with distinction in her Post Graduate Diploma in Elite Coaching Practice. The two-year course... Continue reading
Nottingham students celebrate Grand Prix victories
It might not have been a traditional Saturday night in Nottingham, but local students Liam McTiernan and Yolanda King were given a reason to party... Continue reading
Tin-Tin bows out of Junior World Championship
Tin-Tin Ho was today knocked out of the World Junior Championship in Shanghai. She was beaten 4-0 in the last 64 of the girls’ singles... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 15: Who are these delegates?
This week there are three images from the same conference but date, place and what conference it was are unknown. Several faces are familiar but... Continue reading
East meets West in spirit of peace at Veterans’ event
Dozens of members of VETTS (Veterans English Table Tennis Society) recently played in the 20th anniversary International Veterans’ Table Tennis Tournament. They brought several medals... Continue reading
Veterans’ County Championship: Yorkshire lead the way
Both of the Veterans’ Division 1 seasons got under way as 1A played their first round of matches at Woodfield and 1B at Graham Spicer... Continue reading
Bayley wins Pride of Sport Award
GB Para table tennis player Will Bayley, who became world champion in China in September, has won the Disability Sport award for an individual who... Continue reading
Senior County Championships: Sussex start defence with two wins
In spite of the withdrawal a team – Glamorgan – from the Senior Premier Division, there was some very competitive table tennis of a very high... Continue reading
Drinkhall breaks into the world’s top 50
Paul Drinkhall’s brilliant run to the final of the Russian Open has seen him move up to a career high of 45 in the ITTF... Continue reading
Tin-Tin bows out of doubles in Shanghai
Tin-Tin Ho and her Russian partner Sadi Ismailov have gone out of the mixed doubles at the World Junior Championships. They were beaten in the... Continue reading
All paths lead to Nottingham!
As many of the UK’s leading table tennis players prepare to converge on Nottingham for the fifth Grand Prix of the season this weekend, the... Continue reading
Halifax League: Red letter day as victors Press their claim
Red Press delivered their biggest statement of intent yet as they thrashed Hermits 8-1. The result, which saw Red Press leapfrog Hermits into second, is... Continue reading
BAT builds a big impression at LEGO event
Fifteen thousand bricks, 15 hours’ play and hundreds of participants made the Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy LEGO table at Excel an enormous success. The fascia of... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: No Butts, leaders are looking formidable
Buttsbury A look to be the outstanding team in this year’s CLICK (Introductory) division in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. They top the... Continue reading
Bayley’s Pride as he’s shortlisted for award
GB Para table tennis player Will Bayley, who became world champion in China in September, has been shortlisted for The Daily Mirror and Sport England... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Buzzards on top form
The big showdown in Division Three of the Clacton & District League ended with leaders Windsor Buzzards edging out second-placed Nomads Lynx 6-4 in a... Continue reading
Leicester League: Unicorn hit back for draw after Gales blow
It was the 10th of 11 weeks of the first half of the Leicester League season when the final two 100 per cent records fell... Continue reading
Tin-Tin’s ready to take on the world in Shanghai
Tin-Tin Ho is relishing the chance to take on the best young players in the world as she prepares for the World Junior Championships. The... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 14: Help us to fill in the gaps
Here is our latest batch of photos – can you identify any of the individuals or fill in the missing information? Please contact me on... Continue reading
Dedicated club-man Jason scoops top honour
Sycamore TTC’s Jason Ramage has won the Volunteer of the Year honour at the Nottingham City Sports Awards. The award, sponsored by 1 Nottingham, recognises... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior Nationals results 2014/15
English Cadet and Junior National Championships 2014/15 knockout rounds results Junior Boys Singles Junior Boys Doubles Junior Girls Singles Junior Girls Doubles Junior Mixed Doubles... Continue reading
England ace Sibley heads for Nottingham
Kelly Sibey will appear at her first Grand Prix of the season when the series moves to Nottingham. The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist is the... Continue reading
Alan Ransome collects honour at university
Alan Ransome has been presented with an honorary degree from Teesside University. He became a Doctor in Professional Achievement at a graduation ceremony in his... Continue reading
Halifax & District League: Champs Greetland in pole position again
Defending champions Greetland Social A hit the top of Division One for the first time this season with a 9-0 win over BT. The trio... Continue reading
Young stars reflect on Preston achievements
What a great two days of competition we had at the Cadet & Junior Nationals in Preston! Trophies were lifted in a total of nine... Continue reading
Cippenham Open: Pilgrim progresses to take title
The Cippenham Open, played on Saturday, may have been billed as both a senior and veterans’ event but it was the veterans who stole the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Andrews answer to Bocking power
Michael Andrews turned in what was arguably the best performance of the week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.... Continue reading
Leicester League: Police show arresting form
Leicestershire Police, having previously pulled in a fixture from the future, have put down a significant marker in Division Four of the Leicester League, especially... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Six of the best for Panthers
Nomads Panthers are looking in good shape to fulfil their aim of making it a hat-trick of Division One titles in the Clacton & District... Continue reading
Ramsden and Payet take singles titles
Top seeds Alex Ramsden and Denise Payet took their maiden Cadet singles titles at day two of the Cadet & Junior Nationals in Preston. Boys’... Continue reading
Helshan scoops a treble at Nationals
Helshan Weerasinghe has won a magnificent treble of trophies at the Cadet & Junior Nationals in Preston. The Tonbridge teenager successfully defended his singles and... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 13: Here come the girls
This week’s photos are three group shots of young ladies. If you have any information to complete any gaps then please contact me on [email protected]... Continue reading
Vickers, Doran add singles titles to team gold
England completed a superb clean sweep of the medals at the Senior 6 Nations as Emma Vickers and Chris Doran won the singles titles. Both... Continue reading
Senior 6 Nations: England double title glory
England’s men and women have both won the team titles the Senior Home 6 Nations event in Largs, Scotland. The men’s team of Chris Doran... Continue reading
Order your copy of calendar featuring Jo Drinkhall
The #WomenInSport Calendar 2015 – featuring Joanna Drinkhall – is now available. The calendar showcases the best of British women’s sport and also includes the... Continue reading
Maria and Helshan make case for defence
Helshan Weerasinghe and Maria Tsaptsinos are relishing the chance to defend their National Junior Singles titles in Preston at the weekend. Both players enjoyed their... Continue reading
Newcomb at the triple as Batts hosts BTTAD Grand Prix
Shaun Newcomb was a triple gold medallist at the Batts Para Open. He won the Class 3&4 singles, the Open Wheelchair A and the doubles... Continue reading
Baraty has to dig deep in WCPP qualifier
Eli Baraty did it the hard way in winning the latest World Championship of Ping Pong qualifier at Batts in Harlow. The Israeli trailled Kazeem... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior Nationals draw and programme
The draw for the Cadet & Junior National Championships is now out and can be found in the event programme. Click here to view the... Continue reading
Q&A with Greenhouse ace Mitchell Jones
A total of 10 Greenhouse players have qualified to compete in the Cadet & Junior National Championships at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Preston.... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Harvey ends Burbidge run
Lee Harvey worked his magic for Brotherhood D this week in Division Two of the Clacton & District League with a top-class hat-trick in his... Continue reading
Leicester League: Newman turns it on in defeat of Gannon
The long-awaited clash of two titans in Division One of the Leicester League, who have been battling each other for seemingly decades for the individual... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Excalibur’s Heath puts three to sword
Gus Heath turned in what was arguably the best performance of the week in Division Two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Heath... Continue reading
Bristol Grand Prix: Rumgay and Le Fevre triumph
It has been another busy day in Bristol, where Karina Le Fevre and Gavin Rumgay have taken the top titles in the fourth Grand Prix... Continue reading
Bristol Grand Prix: Day one report
It has been a long and absorbing day at the record-breaking Bristol Grand Prix, with around 650 matches played on a day which featured just... Continue reading
I never retired, says GP ace Jenkins
Ryan Jenkins is back on the GP circuit at Bristol – and says he never actually retired. It was widely thought the Welsh wizard had... Continue reading
Swedish Open: English runs come to end
England’s involvement in the Swedish Open is over as Liam Pitchford was knocked out of the singles in the last 32 and then lost in... Continue reading
Chance to help us develop young talent
Table Tennis England is inviting bids from organisations to join its network of Talent Development Centres. It is a chance to help to raise the... Continue reading
Sam’s ready to take the plunge at Bristol GP
Months of intensive drills and training are to be put to the test as Sam Priestley prepares to take the plunge into the world of... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 12: Go west!
As I will be at the Bristol GP this weekend, I thought I would have a bit of West Country flavour to this week’s pictures... Continue reading
Swedish Open: Paul and Liam through in doubles
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have safely come through the qualifying rounds of the men’s doubles at the Swedish Open. In their first match, the... Continue reading
Swedish Open: Baggaley sole winner on day 1
Andrew Baggaley was the only English survivor on day one of the Swedish Open. The Milton Keynes player came from 2-0 down to beat India’s... Continue reading
Milwain is making Grand progress
Last season Abbie Milwain was an up and coming youngster, winning the Band 1 Women’s title on the Grand Prix circuit. This season she has kicked... Continue reading
Nominate heroic volunteers for national award
Do you know any unsung heroes of table tennis who deserve some recognition? If so, we want to hear about them. Table Tennis England is... Continue reading
County Championships: Yorkshire lead veterans’ premier
Yorkshire were the standout team in the first weekend of this season’s county championship veterans’ premier division played at Ashford last weekend. With all counties... Continue reading
Northern Area CPD Days (15/16 Nov spaces still available)
Coaches from Leeds, Keighley, Hull, Skipton and Halifax gathered at Keighley Table Tennis Centre on Sunday for an informative and enjoyable CPD day with Northern... Continue reading
Plenty of positives for England in Hungary
Alex Ramsden and Harry Dai enjoyed good debuts as England’s Cadets aquitted themselves well at the Hungarian Youth Open. For Ramsden, it was a World... Continue reading
England quintet aiming to be Swede sensations
After Paul Drinkhall’s spellbinding run to the final of the Russian Open, it’s a case of ‘follow that!’ for him and four fellow Englishmen at... Continue reading
Jarvis and Ramsden win county sports honours
Tom Jarvis has been named Young Sportsman of the Year at the Lincolnshire Sports Awards – and his England colleague Alex Ramsden has won the... Continue reading
Leicester League: Village opening up a gap at the top
The Desford Village second team in Division Two of the Leicester League has thus far made this level its own this season with a great... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Walton on Panthers’ tails
Walton A are emerging as the likeliest challengers to Nomads Panthers in Division One of the Clacton & District League. In the week’s top match,... Continue reading
Drinkhall: It’s the best I’ve ever played
Paul Drinkhall says his fantastic run to the final of the Russian Open was the best he has ever played. The English No 2 belied... Continue reading
Brilliant Drinkhall into last four at Russian Open
Two brilliant comeback victories have put Paul Drinkhall into the semi-finals of the Russian Open and earned him a crack against top seed Dimitrij Ovtcharov.... Continue reading
Paul and Liam march on in Russian singles
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford are through to the last 16 of the Russian Open thanks to back-to-back 4-0 victories today. Drinkhall was first on... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 11: Who’s with the Woolwich?
We have six group photos from the sponsored Woolwich Junior British League this week, all of winners or medallists. Can you name any of the... Continue reading
Every point counts in charity racquet tournament
A new event next month aims to find the Milton Keynes Racquet Champion – and raise money to help fight cancer. Players are being urged... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Unbeaten Warner impresses in victory
Maldon A were in action twice this week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. They were well beaten by... Continue reading
Hungarian Open: Tin-Tin and Maria out in last eight
Tin-Tin Ho and Maria Tsaptsinos today sent the fourth seeds tumbling out of the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open in Szombathely. The English pair, themselves... Continue reading
Hungarian Open: Tin-Tin and Maria make strides
Tin-Tin Ho and Maria Tsaptsinos are flying the flag for England’s Juniors into day two of the Hungarian Junior & Cadet Open. The pair teamed... Continue reading
Alan Ransome: My honorary degree is for the whole sport
Alan Ransome is to be awarded an honorary degree by Teesside University. The former chairman of the ETTA and current chairman of the Commonwealth Table... Continue reading
Paul and Liam upbeat ahead of Russian test
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have some of the world’s top players in their sights as they prepare to end the year with an ITTF... Continue reading
County Championships: Three level after thrilling weekend
Three counties finished level on points as this season’s County Championships Premier Division got under way when the first round of the over-60s event was... Continue reading
Northern Area Coach Education CPD Days
There are still places left on the following Northern Area CPD days, book your place now. Following the three successful CPD days held earlier this... Continue reading
Bristol Grand Prix: All entrants accepted
The Bristol Grand Prix promises to be one of the biggest and busiest on record, after referee Steve Smith managed to accommodate all 224 entrants.... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Sawyer treble gives Kestrels a boost
Windsor Kestrels came out on top against Windsor Ravens in the basement battle in Division One of the Clacton & District League, the Kestrels taking... Continue reading
Cramlington Junior 2 Star: Kaine’s able to take title
Cleveland’s Kaine MacDonald triumphed in the Junior Boys’ event at the Cramlington Junior 2 Star Tournament sponsored by aalco when he beat fellow Cleveland player... Continue reading
Leicester League: Queens fight back to earn a draw
One of the tightest matches in the latest batch from the Leicester League came in Division Two when Knighton Park’s second team entertained Queens. League... Continue reading
British League visits Glasgow
The senior premier division hits Drumchapel TTC in Glasgow this weekend. Check this page throughout the weekend for links to updates or visit the British... Continue reading
It’s Official: Alex is the cream of the crop!
Alex Mercer has won the Young Official of the Year Award in the Sports Officials UK annual awards. The 23-year-old from Grantham, who qualified in... Continue reading
Friday photos No 10: Who are these action men?
This week, we would like your help to identify seven men. Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures The first photo looks the most... Continue reading
Howieson spearheads home challenge
Britain’s elite table tennis teams head to Glasgow this weekend for the second instalment of the 2014/15 Premier British League season. Following a mesmeric opening... Continue reading
Make your vote count in Jo’s calendar quest!
It’s the last few days of voting for the #WomenInSport Calendar 2015 – and we still need a little help to make sure Joanna Drinkhall... Continue reading
Coaching course Des-igned to help youngsters!
England legend Desmond Douglas passed on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of players at a half-term coaching event at BATTS. The 11-time... Continue reading
Bristol Grand Prix: Important information
Table Tennis England has received a very large entry for the Bristol Grand Prix on November 15 and 16. Therefore, there is a chance the... Continue reading
Table Tennis England welcomes UK Sport move
Table Tennis England welcomes the decision by UK Sport to engage in public consultation regarding its future policy on elite sport funding. Table Tennis lost... Continue reading
Weerasinghe and Ho dig deep to take titles
England players dominated the Tees Active Stockton on Tees Junior 4 Star Table Tennis Championships at Thornaby Pavilion, with Helshan Weerasinghe and Tin-Tin Ho both... Continue reading
Shae shows golden potential
Cippenham’s Shae Thakker proved he is a star in the making by carrying all before him at the SportsAble Southern Disability Grand Prix. At the... Continue reading
BATTS in good Heart after award win
BATTS Table Tennis Club has been honoured for its good work in the community. The Harlow-based club was a winner in the education, sport and... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Crouchman has winning Brand
OCs A produced a superb performance to beat a strong Maldon A side 9-1 in Division One of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League.... Continue reading
Leicester League: Unbeaten Patel lifts Unicorn to top
Possibly the most significant match so far in Division One of the Leicester League was played during the first week set aside for cup ties... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Frank hits opponents for six
Frank Burbidge kept up his 100 per cent start to the season in Division Two of the Clacton & District League with two tip-top treble... Continue reading
Shilton delivers a golden finale
The GB Para Table Tennis Team finished the first Cote d’Azur International in Hyères les Palmiers on a high when 16-year-old Billy Shilton and Swedish... Continue reading
Sussex 4* cancelled
The Tees Sport Sussex 4* tournament later this year has been cancelled. The event was due to take place on December 20 and 21. Paul... Continue reading
Quartet to do battle on the Home front
The England team to compete at the Senior Six Nations has been named. David McBeath, Chris Doran, Karina Le Fevre and Emma Vickers will carry... Continue reading
Wilson, Shackleton lead gold rush in France
It was a golden day for the GB Para Table Tennis Team at the first Cote d’Azur International in Hyères les Palmiers, with Paralympic bronze... Continue reading
Obituary: Ted Inge, BTTAD President
Ted Inge, one of the great champions of wheelchair table tennis, has died at the age of 88. Mr Inge was president of the British... Continue reading
Friday Photos No 9: Six young lady players to identify
This week, we are asking for more information about six young ladies. We think the photos were probably taken at different times and different events.... Continue reading
Returning Wilson spearheads medal bid in France
The GB Para table tennis team is assured of at least five medals in the singles events at the first Cote d’Azur International in Hyères... Continue reading
Golden couple scoop Team of Year honour
Commonwealth Games gold medallists Paul and Joanna Drinkhall have been named Teesside’s sports Team of the Year. The couple, who led an England clean sweep... Continue reading
Join the big Pongathon birthday bash!
It’s a milestone day for Pongathon as they hold their third birthday bash on Tuesday. The ping pong party people will be celebrating in style... Continue reading
Bigger Ranking lists on the way!
From next month, we’re changing the way we publish our Rankings for England-qualified players. As part of changes made at the start of this season... Continue reading
Join Jenkins on the road to Bristol!
Ryan Jenkins heads a strong entry for the Bristol Grand Prix as he makes his comeback on the circuit. The Welsh wizard ‘retired’ at the... Continue reading
Helshan & Co face China Challenge at Stockton
With three players who have travelled from the Shenzhen Nanshan Sports Academy in China, plus the majority of the top British Juniors competing, the Tees... Continue reading
England youngsters are ‘Hungary for success’
England are taking a full complement of Juniors and Cadets to the Hungarian Open next month. Daniel Lawrence, Sam Mabey and Tom Jarvis comprise the... Continue reading
Poem: Table Tennis Titans
Spun into the corner, Sliced into the net. Smashed into the cosmos, Flying like a jet. A fearsome falchion forehand, A backhand bayonet. Inverting and... Continue reading
Way to Flo! Kelly’s team raise £8k at half-marathon
Kelly Sibley and Hannah Hicks went the extra mile as they completed the Bupa Great Birmingham Run to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The... Continue reading
Adeleke clinches WCPP qualifier
Kazeem Adeleke claimed his second victory of the World Championship of Ping Pong qualifying circuit at Waterside TTC in Southampton. Adeleke, who won the event... Continue reading
Bristol Academy seeking coach
SGS College / Bristol Academy of Sport are looking to appoint a new table tennis coach in order to further develop the outstanding table tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Iris still a blooming marvel!
Iris Howlett of Windsor Swallows is one of the longest-serving players in the league but, season after season, she continues to produce the goods. This... Continue reading
Leicester League: Patel helps Unicorn keep up winning ways
Unicorn, last season’s Division One champions, have started this season in much the same way as they progressed through last terms campaign – winning. Their team,... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Radford hat-trick gets Galleywood up and running
Galleywood A won their first match of the season and were greatly indebted to Peter Radford, who scored a fine hat-trick off wins over the... Continue reading
O’Sullivan takes BATTS Grass Roots title
Youngsters got their first taste of competition at the first BATTS Grass Roots tournament of the season. The event is designed for beginners with limited... Continue reading
Junior British League: Reports from the first weekend
The Junior British League season commenced at RAF Cosford. The players of the weekend were Eva Wang and Edward Haskell, pictured below (picture courtesy of... Continue reading
BBATT and Burton Uxbridge face tough defence
The biggest British League event of the year takes to the table this weekend as the Junior British League begins. A mammoth 74 teams will... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Players have that winning feeling
This week we have three pictures of winning line-ups – can you help to identify the missing information. Click here to scroll to last week’s... Continue reading
Standing room only at Keighley event
An open day and evening event held at Keighley Table Tennis and Recreation Centre last weekend was such a runaway success that extra chairs and... Continue reading
Daybell and Wilson aim for polished French performance
London 2012 Paralympians Kim Daybell (class 10) and Ross Wilson (class 8) are among a team of 10 young players who will be representing GB... Continue reading
Beds Cadet Rankings: Unbeaten Joshua lives up to top billing
Top seed Josh Hallam was unbeaten as he won the Bedfordshire Cadet Ranking trials at St Neots Table Tennis Club. The club has recently installed... Continue reading
By ECK! Unbeaten Butterfly on top
The British League bandwagon travelled to RAF Cosford this weekend as the 2014/15 Veterans’ British League season commenced. Five divisions featuring 30 teams took centre... Continue reading
Chance to enter St John’s Deaf TT Tournament
Deaf players are being encouraged to enter a tournament in London. The St John’s Deaf Table Tennis Club is hosting both singles and doubles events... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Jacob and Churn show Raw power
Rawreth & Hullbridge B, with 26 points out of 40, are the early leaders in Division Two, with Danbury C (25 points) and Danbury D... Continue reading
Darius joins the Beano roster
England star Darius Knight and Scotland ace Gavin Rumgay went into bat for BAT as the table tennis charity featured at a major event. Bounce... Continue reading
Clacton & District League – Mixed fortunes for Lions
It was a week of mixed fortune for Nomads Lions in Division One of the Clacton and District League. They began in fine style with... Continue reading
Leicester League: Rashid leads Scorpions’ charge
The Leicester Development League, effectively the Junior League, continues to go from strength to strength with an increase in participation every year since its inception... Continue reading
Blog: Players of all levels at the heart of our strategy
Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe outlines a busy and exciting time ahead for the sport. It is a little bit over a year... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Can you fill in the gaps?
Our three pictures this week encompass coaching and juniors. Are you able to provide any of the following information? Click here to scroll to last... Continue reading
Vote for Jo for 2015 sports calendar!
Joanna Drinkhall is in the running for a place in the #WomenInSport Calendar 2015 – and we need YOUR vote to help secure her spot.... Continue reading
Colin and Alex in line for top awards
Two members of the table tennis family are on the shortlist for prestigious awards. Colin Clemett and Alex Mercer are both in the final three... Continue reading
Ping! given a boost by BBC report
The Ping! initiative received a worldwide boost when it was featured in a BBC report. An outdoor table at the BBC’s headquarters in London was... Continue reading
Comeback king Baraty wins WCPP qualifier
Eli Baraty three times came from behind in the knockout rounds to win the latest World Championship of Ping Pong qualification event at BATTS. Baraty... Continue reading
Table Tennis confirmed for 2020 Paralympics
Table Tennis has been confirmed as one of the sports that will make up the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)... Continue reading
Clacton and District League: Sweet smell of success for Lynx
Nomads Lynx have started the new season in fine style in Division Three of the Clacton and District League. This week they made it three... Continue reading
Aerobic table tennis session boosts charity
More than £200 was raised for charity when Bishop Auckland TTC hosted the Pink Pong – Cancer Research UK and Aerobic Table Tennis World Record... Continue reading
Race along to club’s open day!
Keighley Table Tennis and Recreation Centre is holding and open day and race night this Saturday, 11th October. The free event begins at 11am and... Continue reading
Tin-Tin scores a Top 10 hit in France
Tin-Tin Ho made the most of her late call-up to the Europe Youth Top 10 event as she won five matches out of nine to... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Poysden at the treble
John Poysden, a player better known in the Southend League, hit top form for Elmtree Excalibur A in the first division this week. His fine... Continue reading
Leicester League: Eastell helps Rotary mow down Eagles
Although it is in the top division where the very best of players fight out their battles, the lower rungs of the ladder have their... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Can you identify any of these players?
This week, we have three photographs from times past at Lilleshall. Click here to scroll to last week’s pictures Photo 1 A group of young... Continue reading
Alzheimer’s charity hoping show will be a Beano
Table tennis will become Table Dennis when Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy is showcased at a major marketing event. The charity will feature at the Brand Licensing... Continue reading
Tin-Tin’s late chance to join Top-10
Tin-Tin Ho has been called up to the Europe Youth Top-10 event – in dramatic fashion. The 16-year-old was first reserve for the event until... Continue reading
Elgre’s Adam weighs in with charity effort
Table tennis stalwart Adam Ellis is marking his 50th birthday with a 50lb weight-loss challenge to raise money for a trio of cancer charities. The... Continue reading
LimbPower games chance for youngsters
Table tennis will feature at the LimbPower Junior Games this weekend. The event at Stoke Mandeville introduces young amputees and the young ambulant disabled between... Continue reading
Table tennis helps games to be a Wheel success
Table tennis was among 17 sports which made the three-day WheelPower National Junior Games a great success. Students from UK Schools and Colleges competed at... Continue reading
Students gain from Nottingham tie-up
Table Tennis England and the University of Nottingham have teamed up to offer students a fantastic opportunity to combine their studies with top-level table tennis... Continue reading
Sandra heads English presence on ETTU committees
Table Tennis England chair Sandra Deaton has been elected to head up a key European Table Tennis Union committee. Sandra will chair the Youth Committee... Continue reading
Desmond Douglas going back to BATTS for coaching sessions
Young players can get coaching from one of England’s greatest players during the school half-term holiday in October. Desmond Douglas is returning to BATTS for... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Cole and James combine to sink champions
With only seven teams taking part in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League this season some weeks will see there... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Elementary for Watson
Windsor Owls enjoyed the most convincing result of the week in Division Two of the Clacton and District League when they recorded a 10-0 victory... Continue reading
Leicester League: Morley makes grade, but cannot prevent defeat
The Leicester League produced one of the best individual performances for many a long year in Division One when the Knighton Park third team entertained... Continue reading
Mesmerising play at WBL comes to a close
As play drew to a close on a mesmerising weekend at Tipton Sports Academy, there was still time for a few glimmers of excellence in... Continue reading
England end on a positive in Lisbon
England’s men and women ended on a high at the European Team Championships after the disappointment of missing out on promotion yesterday. The women were... Continue reading
Disappointment as promotion slips away
Day 3 meant it was time for play off action in Lisbon, with both the Women’s and Men’s teams battling it out for positions 17-24... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Do you know any of these faces?
Here are this week’s selection of photos – can you help put names to faces and facts to photos? Click here to scroll to last... Continue reading
Berge strengthens Ormesby for title defence
The British League bandwagon heads to Tipton as the 2014/15 Women’s British League campaign gets underway. Six divisions consisting of 36 teams start the season... Continue reading
Walker spares England blushes to seal play-off spot
England women made it safely through to the play-off stages at the European Team Championships in Lisbon today – but the men were held up... Continue reading
Women’s British League News
Chloe Whyte – Ormesby TTC The Women’s British League 2014-15 season has got underway at Tipton this weekend. 36 teams all have their sights on... Continue reading
Sibley drama – but England notch win treble
England’s women and men have got off to the perfect start at the European Team Championships in Lisbon. The women won both their matches against... Continue reading
Suppliers invited to bid for Nationals contract
Table Tennis England is inviting tenders from equipment suppliers for the Senior Nationals. The flagship event is moving to a new venue this season –... Continue reading
Helshan’s double podium delight in Croatia
Helshan Weerasinghe continued his rich vein of form by bagging gold and silver medals at the Croatia Junior & Cadet Open. The Tonbridge youngster triumphed... Continue reading
Paul and Marsha pick up disability sport honours
Deighton TTC are celebrating winning two top honours at the Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards ceremony. The club’s lead coach Paul Simpson was named Coach of... Continue reading
England women can shine on TV
England’s women will be the first into action when the European Team Championships get under way on Wednesday – and their opening match against Lithuania... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League: Danbury look on the Whiteside of victory
A strong OCs B side may yet have a say in the outcome of Division Two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League but... Continue reading
Pink Pong World Record Tour comes to Bishop Auckland
Players heading to the South Shields Grand Prix are being invited to take part in a world record attempt on the way. Bishop Auckland TTC... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Big match ends all-square
The opening week of the Clacton & District League season saw two of the likely promotion contenders in Division Two in opposition and, after a... Continue reading
Leicester League: Farrall makes impressive comeback
There has been a slightly sluggish start to the Leicester League season with the inevitable early postponements, but some of the interesting first impressions are... Continue reading
Pitchford eyeing promotion push in Portugal
Liam Pitchford is backing England to repeat their feat from this year’s World Team Championships and get back into the top division of European table... Continue reading
I’m honoured! Tin-Tin joins London hall of fame
Tin-Tin Ho has followed in the footsteps of the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Linford Christie, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mo Farah by winning a prestigious... Continue reading
England Youth Squad announced
Table Tennis England has announced a 28-strong England Youth Squad geared to help the elite players of the future hit their full potential. The line-up,... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Can you identify these players?
A further good response last week which has identified nearly all of the images. There have been more than 100 contacts in the last three... Continue reading
Romayne conquest at Cippenham
Romayne Stewart was the undoubted star turn at the Cippenham Young Players’ Autumn Festival, a 1-star open tournament. The Middlesex boy won both the under-18... Continue reading
Plastic balls chosen for Grand Prix events
Table Tennis England has announced which make of plastic balls will be used at upcoming tournaments. The South Shields Grand Prix on October 4 and... Continue reading
Students ready to unleash the power of PUC!
Five teams of students are going head to head to claim the bragging rights as the first ever National Pongathon University Challenge champions. Teams from... Continue reading
Tom Jarvis aiming to be a Top-10 hit
Tom Jarvis is relishing the chance to test his skills against some of the best young players in Europe after being invited to the Europe... Continue reading
South Shields GP entry extended
The deadline for entry to the South Shields Grand Prix has been extended until next Tuesday, September 23rd. South Shields is the third stop on... Continue reading
Northfield 2 Star: Double success for Clark and Barlow
Joe Clark was a local hero at the annual Two Star Open Tournament at Billingham’s Northfield School on Sunday. In a record entry including many... Continue reading
Kennedy has to dig deep for WCPP victory
Joe Kennedy made it back-to-back victories in the World Championship of Ping Pong qualification event at Hullbridge. But, in contrast to the relative ease with... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland 2 Star: McIntosh and Barlow are at the double
Tom McIntosh and Sophie Barlow were the stars of the Bishop Auckland 2 star, with two titles apiece. McIntosh, from Nottinghamshire, took home the Under-13... Continue reading
Clacton & District League: Double-top is the target for Brotherhood
As the 2014/15 Clacton and District League season gets under way this week, the Brotherhood Club will be hoping for a one-two finish in Division... Continue reading
Leicester League: Northwood join the Village people
All is set for the start of the Leicester Table Tennis League season this week. Northwood is a club that has been associated with the... Continue reading
British League Prize Fund Doubled
Table Tennis England and the British League committee are delighted to announce that the British League prize fund will be doubled for the upcoming season.... Continue reading
British League Weekend 1 News
Xu Riufeng – Drumchapel Glasgow The first weekend of Premier British League is underway. To keep up with all of the weekend’s activities, click the... Continue reading
Sign up for historic Grand Prix date!
The Grand Prix circuit breaks new ground next month when it arrives in South Shields for the first time. And it will be a historic... Continue reading
It’s bronze for Bayley and Karabardak
Will Bayley and Paul Karabardak have taken a bronze medal in the men’s class 6-7 team event at the 2014 ITT Para Table Tennis World... Continue reading
Bayley and Karabardak sure of podium place
World champion Will Bayley is assured of a second medal at the 2014 ITT Para Table Tennis World Championships after he and team partner Paul... Continue reading
Sycamore prepare for title defence
After a glorious summer of domestic table tennis, the British League leaps to the forefront this weekend. As always, it is the Premier British League... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Who are these umpires?
It’s all about the umpires and referees this week. Photo 1 (Copyright – John Fairweather) The English Open, Birmingham, 1992. Who is on the left?... Continue reading
Kelly leading marathon effort for niece Flo
The European Team Championships is not the only important sporting event on the horizon for England players Kelly Sibley, Jo Drinkhall and Hannah Hicks. Just... Continue reading
Volunteers needed at Greenhouse Table Tennis
Greenhouse are currently recruiting more volunteers to join their set-up. They are looking to strengthen their team of coaches who deliver high-quality table tennis sessions... Continue reading
Champ Bayley has to dig deep in team event
After the elation of winning the world title Will Bayley was back in the real world today as he and Paul Karabardak began their bid... Continue reading
Golden boy Bayley on top of the world!
Will Bayley won gold in the men’s class 7 event at the 2014 ITT Para Table Tennis World Championships in Beijing on a great day... Continue reading
The new plastic ball – your questions answered
Many of our members have questions about the new plastic ball – from ‘why was it introduced?’ to ‘how does it perform in comparison to... Continue reading
Ramsden, Knight and Skeggs among Hunts winners
The Hunts 2 Star Open returned to St Ives over the weekend of August 30 and 31. On the Saturday the range of junior events... Continue reading
New team needed for British League
The Senior British League has a space for an additional team in Division 4 Midlands at Westfield or London Academy. The first weekend is only... Continue reading
Make your nomination for the UK Coaching Awards!
Nominations for the 2014 UK Coaching Awards are to close on September 26 ahead of the awards ceremony in Glasgow on November 19. The Awards... Continue reading
Bayley and Gilroy sure of medal success
The GB Para Table Tennis Team is assured of at least two medals in the 2014 ITT PTT World Championships in Beijing after Will Bayley... Continue reading
Final Grand Prix Points 2014/15
Men’s singles Women’s singles Men’s Band 1 Women’s Band 1 Men’s Band 2 Women’s Band 2 Men’s Band 3 Women’s Band 3 Men’s Band 4... Continue reading
Bibby and Duhan top Scunthorpe roll of honour
A whopping £670 in prize money was paid out at the Scunthorpe one star, with several players having a good pay day. Sheffield’s Shaun Bibby... Continue reading
Double honour for dedicated Val
Val Murdoch from Letchworth has been honoured with two prestigious awards for her voluntary work with the table tennis community both locally and nationally. At... Continue reading
Top trio get GB off to a flying start
The GB Para Table Tennis Team made a great start to the 2014 ITT PTT World Championships in Beijing with world No 1 Rob Davies,... Continue reading
Eastern regional training continues to prove popular
The first training weekend of the new season took place on September 6th and 7th at St Neots and Stowmarket table tennis clubs. The regional... Continue reading
Panthers trio aiming to hunt down a title hat-trick
Nomads Panthers are on the prowl to make it a hat-trick of Division One titles in the Clacton and District League. With the 2014/15 season... Continue reading
Jarvis and Ho strike gold in Manchester
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho clinched golden doubles as they added individual titles to team success at the Sainsbury’s School Games in Manchester. They were... Continue reading
Unbeaten Helshan claims Open victory in Madeira
Helshan Weerasinghe justified his billing as top seed to win the Junior Boys’ Singles title at the Funchal Junior and Cadet Open in Madeira. It... Continue reading
South East and Midlands bank gold at School Games
Midlands boys, South East girls and Wales disability squad took gold medals as the team events at the Sainsbury’s School Games came to a thrilling... Continue reading
South East impress on School Games opening day
England South East laid down a marker in both boys’ and girls’ events on the first day of the Sainsbury’s School Games table tennis in... Continue reading
Bayley & Co can’t wait to get started in China
With three days to go before the start of the 2014 ITTF Para Table Tennis World Championships the GB players are looking forward to the... Continue reading
Medway Grand Prix draw released!
Chris Doran is top seed as he looks to add the Medway Grand Prix title to his victory in the opening event of the season... Continue reading
Friday Photos: Can you fill in the gaps in our archives?
I would like to thank everyone who has contacted me with information via more than 40 emails, and/or provided the VETTS Facebook with 12 comments.... Continue reading
Kennedy is top of the pile in WCPP event at Rowhedge
Joe Kennedy held off the challenge of Luke Walsh to win the World Championship of Ping Pong qualification event at Rowhedge. Both made it through... Continue reading
High-class field ready for Sainsbury’s School Games
Dozens of young players will be battling for supremacy on the tables when the Sainsbury’s School Games 2014 gets under way in Manchester this week... Continue reading
England cadets get help from top Chinese stars
Four of England’s rising talents were coached by some of the best players in the world at a recent training camp. Denise Payet, Kate Cheer,... Continue reading
Training camp is Wight hot!
Nine students from three Greenhouse schools (Capital City, Bushey and Crest Academies) travelled to the Isle of Wight to participate in an intense four-day training... Continue reading
Vicars find Elbow room to advance to last four
In a thrilling finish, Group A of the Leicester Table Tennis League’s Elbow Tankard came down to the very last match with any one of... Continue reading
Blog: Busy time for our membership team
As the new season gets into full swing, our membership team are busy dealing with renewals and getting to grips with a new, improved rankings... Continue reading
Funding information
Interested in getting Funding? We have created a helpful guide to the funding opportunities available and how to apply for them. You can view our... Continue reading
Friday Photo: Can you identify these players?
Can you help Table Tennis England archivist Diane Webb identify anyone in these photos? Diane recently came across a stack of old pictures of table... Continue reading
Can you help promote Table Tennis at big Liverpool event?
Table tennis players will rub shoulders with some of the best cyclists on the planet when the Tour of Britain gets under way during an... Continue reading
England squad for Lisbon announced
Promotion to the top flight of European table tennis is the target for England at the European Team Championships in Lisbon next month. England’s team... Continue reading
Youngsters get help from the best during Wales trip
Six lucky students had a masterclass from Wales Commonwealth Games stars during a training camp in Cardiff. Kian Pandayandee, Naquan Osbourne, Denon Williams, Joe Norwood,... Continue reading
China trip sharpens up rising stars
Four England youth players have recently returned from a month-long intensive training camp at the Shanghai University of Sport. Tom Jarvis, Alex Ramsden, Maria Tsaptsinos,... Continue reading
Rob & Co ready to take on the world
World No 1 Rob Davies heads to China next week hoping to add the title of world champion to the men’s class 1 European crown... Continue reading
Room at the top for Rogers’ return to Leicester
The return of Chris Rogers has spiced up the race to top the gradings as the Leicester League prepares to get the new season under... Continue reading
Could you be tempted by a share of Scunny money?
Spaces are still available at the Scunthorpe one star, where the prize fund is almost £500. Adults are guaranteed a minimum of seven matches at... Continue reading
Milwain backing prize money initiative
Grand Prix winner Abbie Milwain expects the women’s game to get a huge boost on the back of the introduction of equal prize money. The... Continue reading
Special summer at Deighton
Deighton TTC has underlined its continued development by running two playing and coaching programmes throughout the summer. It is the first time the Huddersfield club,... Continue reading
Davies and Bayley head Para mission to China
World No 1 Rob Davies and Paralympic silver medalist Will Bayley head a squad of nine players who will represent GB in the World Para... Continue reading
London Regional Chairman vacancy
TABLE TENNIS ENGLAND REGIONAL CHAIRMAN: LONDON Members from the London Region are invited to apply for the volunteer role of Regional Chairman – London that... Continue reading
Adeleke wins first WCPP qualification event at Fusion
Nigerian star Kazeem Adeleke won his first World Championships of Ping Pong qualification event at the weekend (16th August) as series leader Egle Adomelyte missed... Continue reading
Vicars are wholly impressive in Tankard quest
It is still any two of three to progress through from Group A to the semi-final stage of the Leicester League’s summer competition for the... Continue reading
Doran wins epic Liverpool GP final
Liverpool Grand Prix 2014/15 Men’s Singles Chris Doran and Gavin Rumgay produced one of the best men’s singles finals of recent eras as they opened... Continue reading
Kinlocke powers to band 1 success on GP return in Liverpool
Liverpool Grand Prix 2014/15 Men’s Band 1 Garth Kinlocke returned to Grand Prix action to win the season opening band 1 event after holding off... Continue reading
Swede sensations win admirers
Table tennis legends Jan-Ove Waldner and Jörgen Persson put on a thrilling show during a two-day tour of London. The Swedish duo began the DONIC... Continue reading
Clinton wins Halifax Veterans tournament
CLINTON WINS HALIFAX SUMMER VETERANS TOURNAMENT Chris Clinton of Hull was a second time winner of the mens singles in the Halifax Summer Veterans event... Continue reading
Places available at BATTS series
Spaces are still available in the first event of the BATTS Super Series on Bank Holiday Monday, August 25. The event is for a maximum... Continue reading
Women and men to get equal prize money in Grand Prix series
This year’s table tennis Grand Prix series will feature equal prize money for men and women for the first time thanks to a Table Tennis... Continue reading
Greenhouse helps talented youngsters to grow
Summer training camps are in full flow at Greenhouse as young people across London have access to enjoyable and high-class coaching across the 10 table... Continue reading
Morpeth members help Canary Wharf event hit heights
Members of Joola Morpeth TTC were a ‘towering’ presence as they managed a 10-day Ping! event at Canary Wharf. It was the second year in... Continue reading
Rankings: Changes explained
The way ranking lists are calculated is changing for the 2014-15 season. The new system introduced by Table Tennis England promises to be more accurate,... Continue reading
Aerobic TT and Pink Pong team up in Liverpool
Are you heading to the Liverpool Grand Prix this weekend? Why not join Aerobic Table Tennis and Pink Pong on Friday 15th to help raise... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior exemption list revealed
The exemption list for regional qualifying for the Cadet & Junior National Championships has been published. Regional qualifying takes place on October 4th and 5th,... Continue reading
Rumgay hopes song will help inspire young players
Gavin Rumgay’s adrenaline-fuelled ‘wedgie’ celebration was one of the most memorable moments of the Commonwealth Games table tennis tournament, becoming an internet sensation an spawning... Continue reading
Mark’s up to the gold standard in Euro Games
Widnes table tennis player Mark Allen is a double European champion. The 42-year-old member of Halton TTC won golds in the overall doubles and age... Continue reading
Liverpool Grand Prix draw released!
The Grand Prix season is back and the draw is out for the 2014-15 series opener in Liverpool! Last season’s Men’s Singles Champion, and reigning... Continue reading
Nomads wander off course
The Leicester Table Tennis League’s summer handicap team event for the Elbow Tankard has suddenly become a very tight competition as long-time Group A leaders... Continue reading
Paul and Liam soar in world rankings
Fresh from their Commonwealth Games achievements, Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have hit career highs in the ITTF world rankings. England No 1 Liam, who... Continue reading
Enter Medway Grand Prix online now
You can now enter online for the second grand prix of the 2014-15 season in Medway. With just over a week to go before the... Continue reading
PremierClub Star Ratings
STAR RATING INFORMATION The documents linked below provide more information about how we calculate PremierClub Star Ratings. Star Rating Criteria (pdf) All Clubmark clubs who... Continue reading
Special offer for School Games tickets
Table tennis fans still have the chance to snap up discounted tickets for the Sainsbury’s School Games. The Youth Sport Trust is making tickets available... Continue reading
Surgery rules Davies out of Worlds
London 2012 Paralympic bronze medalist Paul Davies will miss next month’s World Para Table Tennis Championships after undergoing surgery. The 47 year old from North... Continue reading
Congratulations to our brilliant Team England stars!
England’s table tennis stars are enjoying a well-earned rest after producing our best Commonwealth Games results. The team returned from Glasgow with five medals –... Continue reading
Rayne secure Central Essex Summer League crown
Rayne are the 2014 Central Essex Summer League First Division Champions. Along with Ramsden Reds and Danbury A they won four out of their five... Continue reading
Adomelyte continues WCPP dominance with Ellenborough win
Lithuanian Egle Adomelyte picked up her third win on the qualification series for the World Championships of Ping Pong as she continued her merry march... Continue reading
Yorkshire Regional Chairman vacancy
TABLE TENNIS ENGLAND REGIONAL CHAIRMAN – YORKSHIRE Members from the Yorkshire Region (Counties of South Yorkshire and Yorkshire) are invited to apply for the volunteer... Continue reading
England complete historic mixed doubles 1-2-3
England’s table tennis stars sealed a historic 1-2-3 in the mixed doubles on the final day of action at Scotstoun in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth... Continue reading
Paul and Liam pipped to bronze
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford have been beaten in a superb men’s doubles semi-final in Glasgow tonight – but both have a mixed doubles final... Continue reading
National Table Tennis Day competition winners revealed!
Cue drum-roll . . . we are delighted to announce the winners of our National Table Tennis Day Competitions. Table Tennis England and Ping! challenged... Continue reading
Commonwealth Singles and Doubles Draws
Complete Draws and Results from Glasgow 2014 Men’s Singles Draw Women’s Singles Draw Men’s Doubles Draw Women’s Doubles Draw Mixed Doubles Draw Men’s Team Draw... Continue reading
Mixed fortunes! Pairs assured of medals
England’s mixed doubles pairings are assured of a silver and bronze medal at worst – and a clean sweep of the medals at best –... Continue reading
Entry extended for DONIC Legends competition
Entry extended for Topspin DONIC Legends Table Tennis Competition – 10th August 2014 World Champion Table Tennis Legends Jan-Ove Waldner and Jörgen Persson back in... Continue reading
England prepare for medal assault after day 7
The English players in action on Wednesday at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games were busily working through their matches in Scotstoun with 12 hours of... Continue reading
Kennedy edges Kerry in Oldham WCPP thriller
Joe Kennedy defeated Trevor Kerry to win the Oldham World Championships of Ping Pong Qualifier following a dramatic five-end final to decide the champion. Kennedy... Continue reading
It’s time for membership renewal!
The new membership year is upon us, meaning it is time for players to renew their memberships/player licences for the 2014-15 season. The fees, as... Continue reading
Doran and Cullen are Euro stars
Chris Doran and Sean Cullen are the student men’s doubles champions of Europe. The Nottingham Trent University pair dropped only one set on their way... Continue reading
Video: When table tennis went to Westminster
Table Tennis stalked the corridors of power earlier this month when a National Table Tennis Day event was held at the Houses of Parliament. Members... Continue reading
Liverpool GP entry extended
The closing date for entries to the opening Grand Prix of the season has been extended to accommodate more entries. The Liverpool GP, to be... Continue reading
Day 6: Tin-Tin safely through
Tin-Tin Ho had no problems getting through the preliminary stages of the women’s singles in Glasgow today. The only member of the England team in... Continue reading
England claim men’s team silver at Glasgow 2014
England claimed Commonwealth Games silver following a gallant defeat to Singapore in the final of the men’s team event at Scotstoun on Monday afternoon. The... Continue reading
Clacton & District League looks to season ahead
THE NEW SEASON There will be thirty-eight teams competing in the 2014/15 season of the Clacton and District League. This is one less than last... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Report (July 28)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION The two Knighton Park teams are keeping control of Group B of the Leicester League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard,... Continue reading
Pitchford seals dramatic victory
England are one match away from winning gold after defeating India 3-1 in a spellbinding semi-final in Glasgow tonight. Liam Pitchford was the hero, holding... Continue reading
Sibley tells of team’s disappointment
England’s No 2 Kelly Sibley says the team always knew their quarter-final against Malaysia would be tough – but that does not lessen the disappointment... Continue reading
Day 3: Agony for women, but men march on
The medal dreams of England’s women were dashed when they lost 3-2 to Malaysia in the quarter-finals in Glasgow today. The squad, who finished fourth... Continue reading
England teams secure quarter-final berths
England’s men and women both duly booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games team event today, completing the group stages without conceding... Continue reading
Next Big Ping! in Wandsworth
Are you feeling any withdrawal symptoms from National Table Tennis Day? Well, feel blue no longer with an invitation to ‘The Next Big Ping!’ held... Continue reading
Perfect record to end day 1 in Glasgow
England have launched their bid for team medals in Glasgow in perfect style with a series of 3-0 wins. The women’s team saw off Ghana... Continue reading
Brunskill acquisition boosts Middlesbrough College Sport
Middlesbrough College Sport has been given a boost by signing contracts with two new staff members including table tennis coach Steve Brunskill meaning students can... Continue reading
Trio celebrate double golds at Horsham Spinners 2*
Two Golds Each for Holly Holder, Feiyang Wang and Naphat Boonyaprapa! A massive 86 players participated in the fourth Horsham Spinners 2 Star of the... Continue reading
Donic Legends Tour heads to London with Waldner and Persson
World Champion Table Tennis Legends Jan-Ove Waldner and Jörgen Persson back in action in London as part of Topspin DONIC Legends London Tour! Olympic and... Continue reading
Liam aiming for Glasgow gold
Winning two Commonwealth Games medals as a 17-year-old takes a bit of beating, and Liam Pitchford is adamant the only way to do so is... Continue reading
Table Tennis Day hits City Park, Bradford
Table Tennis Day at City Park The first National Table Tennis Day was celebrated in the sunshine in Centenary Square Bradford on Thursday 17th July. ... Continue reading
Penny the Penguin stars at William Penn Ping Power!
William Penn Leisure Centre mascot Penny the Penguin was the star attraction as customers and staff alike picked up a bat for Ping Pong Power... Continue reading
West Ham celebrate Table Tennis Day
Staff at Premier League football club West Ham United got into the spirit of National Table Tennis Day by running their own event on the... Continue reading
Games draw is revealed
England’s Commonwealth Games draw has a Caribbean flavour as the men will face Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica in the group stages. The second... Continue reading
Games chance an adventure for Tin-Tin
Tin-Tin Ho says she is well prepared for her first Commonwealth Games and cannot wait for the action to get under way. The 15-year-old Londoner... Continue reading
Umpires ready for Glasgow duty
England’s participation in the Commonwealth Games table tennis event does not begin and end with the players – there is a large squad of umpires... Continue reading
European strength halts English at Youth Championships
The 2014 Sterilgarda European Youth Championships turned out to be a chastening experience for the English squad as the might of Europe dominated during proceedings... Continue reading
Leicestershire Table Tennis Association report (July 21)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION As the Leicester League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard gathers pace one of the best performances of the event so... Continue reading
Medals would crown Paul’s stellar year
Paul Drinkhall is looking to cap the best year of his professional life with a possible haul of four Commonwealth Games medals. The 24-year-old ascended... Continue reading
Darius Knight honoured by Sky mentor role
Darius Knight has joined a glittering roll-call of sports stars by becoming an Athlete Mentor for Sky Sports’ Living For Sport programme. The England ace... Continue reading
Defeat threatens to Rayne on Reds’ parade
Ramsden Reds top the first division table in the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League with 18 points out of 25 – but a 4-1... Continue reading
‘Ashes’ victory for England
England’s men whitewashed their Australian counterparts to set up an ‘Ashes’ victory to send them off to the Commonwealth Games in good heart. The squad... Continue reading
Glasgow 2014 Schedule
SINGLES: Tuesday 29th July 09:30 Group 1: Tin-Tin Ho 4-0 Amina Lukaaya (UGA) 13:00 Group 1: Tin-Tin Ho 4-0 Aminath Shiura Shareef (MDV) View the... Continue reading
2014-15 Grand Prix Circuit confirmed
The new Grand Prix season is ready to get underway with the 2014-15 campaign’s venues and dates confirmed ahead of the season opener in Liverpool... Continue reading
University team get England in great shape
If preparation is everything, then England’s Commonwealth Games squad are giving themselves the best possible chance of medal success in Glasgow. Not only have the... Continue reading
Games athlete Baggaley launches Ping! in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes’ own Commonwealth Games star Andrew Baggaley was on hand to help launch Ping! 2014 under glorious blue skies at the Milton Keynes Central... Continue reading
Hannah’s ready to seize the moment
Hannah Hicks is ready to live every moment of the Commonwealth Games to ensure she makes some magical memories. And Hicks, who will feature in... Continue reading
A National Table Tennis Day to remember!
Clubs and communities across Britain combined to celebrate a memorable National Table Tennis Day. From the Houses of Parliament to shopping centres, parks, railway stations... Continue reading
Some-Ping!s happening in Nottingham!
From 21 July to 31 August, over 20 ping pong tables will spring up across Nottingham City Centre – from Smithy Row to the Lakeside... Continue reading
England ready for Preston ‘Ashes’ clash
England’s Commonwealth Games squads are honing their preparations for Glasgow with an ‘Ashes’ clash against Australia in Preston on Sunday. Both men’s and women’s squads... Continue reading
Medals would cap a great season, says Cooke
Alan Cooke is backing England’s players to deal with expectations and round off a great season by finishing on the podium at the Commonwealth Games.... Continue reading
Ping Pong Power at William Penn Leisure Centre
Ping Pong Power arrives at William Penn Leisure Centre with customers, staff and mascots alike welcomed to pick up a bat and have a go!... Continue reading
Reed’s looking for doubles delight
Daniel Reed is hoping the doubles will provide him with a treble chance of stepping on to the Commonwealth Games podium. On his second Games... Continue reading
England miss out on top-flight positions
England’s Cadet and Junior teams have finished 19th and 21st respectively at the European Youth Championships in Italy, missing out on a place in the... Continue reading
Greenhouse youngsters make STEP forward at Earl’s Court
Youngsters on the Greenhouse table tennis programme descended on Earl’s Court for the launch of the organisation’s STEP Framework, which aims to create a new... Continue reading
Pop along to Paddington!
Social ping pong group Pongathon are ready to wow you once again with a big event on National Table Tennis Day in the stunning surroundings... Continue reading
Adomelyte seals second WCPP qualifying win
Lithuanian star Egle Adomelyte doubled up her success from the opening World Championships of Ping Pong qualifier at BATTS by triumphing again as the tournament... Continue reading
Grand Union Grand Slam lands in Wandsworth
To celebrate National Ping Pong Day, Grand Union Wandsworth will be hosting the ‘Grand Union Grand Slam’ on Thursday the 17th of July. The Grand... Continue reading
We can challenge for Games medals – Jarvis
England’s players have high hopes of being among the medals at the Commonwealth Games – and the plan to make that come to fruition has... Continue reading
Teams needed for British League
The British League is looking for half-a-dozen new teams to complete the line-up for the 2014-15 season. There are four spaces in the Senior League... Continue reading
Kelly aims to banish bad memories
Kelly Sibley has a score to settle with the Commonwealth Games. Having returned empty-handed from her debut Games at Melbourne 2006, she suffered the same... Continue reading
England youngsters face play-offs
England’s Junior and Cadet boys’ teams both face a tough task to remain in the top division of the European Youth Championships. The junior boys’... Continue reading
Referee Sherlock hopes to be invisible
Stuart Sherlock has a crucial role to play at the Commonwealth Games – but is hoping no one will notice him. As referee for the... Continue reading
Glasgow 2014: Walker ready to put best foot forward
Sam Walker believes the appliance of science can give England a winning edge when the Commonwealth Games get under way in Glasgow this month. The... Continue reading
Liam’s sporting gesture – but was it really a let?
Viewers watching highlights of the Heritage Oil Open on BT Sport will have the chance to judge for themselves a controversial incident in Liam Pitchford’s... Continue reading
Winner stays on for T3 ping pong!
3-a-side ping pong is here. Played around a circular table, it’s fun, fast & fierce and the inventors, T3, are inviting table tennis lovers to... Continue reading
Glasgow 2014: Jo relishes No 1 ‘honour’
Joanna Drinkhall is relishing the responsibility of leading the line as England’s women try to make up for their Delhi heartache. The English No 1... Continue reading
Kelly’s eye is on more TV coverage after BT Sport debut
Kelly Skeggs is hoping BT Sport’s coverage of the Heritage Oil Open will be just the start of a television love affair with table tennis.... Continue reading
Glasgow 2014: Karina well motivated second time around
Karina Le Fevre is highly motivated to make her second Commonwealth Games experience better than her first – and believes England has the squad to... Continue reading
Honour at stake at Deyes High School
Honour is at stake at Deyes High School as the teachers prepare to take on the pupils for National Table Tennis Day. Following the success... Continue reading
Plastic ball: Table Tennis England update
Table Tennis England has postponed the introduction of the new plastic ball because of a lack of widespread availability. Consequently, the celluloid ball will be... Continue reading
Retweet to win iTunes vouchers!
Retweet and Follow to win 1 of 2 £20 iTunes vouchers! To get your hands on a £20 iTunes voucher for National Table Tennis Day,... Continue reading
Helshan spearheads squad’s Italian job
Helshan Weerasinghe is relishing leading the England squad into battle as they fly out for the European Youth Championships tomorrow. The 17-year-old from Tonbridge spearheads... Continue reading
Glasgow 2014: Baggaley aims to extend glorious Games record
When it comes to the Commonwealth Games, Andrew Baggaley has been there, done that and got the Team England shirt. The elder statesman of the... Continue reading
Brilliant Walker wins Heritage Oil Open
Sam Walker upset the odds to win the Heritage Oil Open with a brilliant attacking display. The Worksop teenager, seeded 13, saw off Hungary’s No... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (July 7)
Keith Adams on good form for Ramsden Reds Ramsden Reds scored their second win of the Season in the first division of the Central Essex... Continue reading
Leicester Table Tennis Association report (July 7)
Knighton Park Table Tennis Club, the only club of its kind to have its own premises in the county thanks to an impressive grant from... Continue reading
English trio secure BT Sport spot
Three English players made it through to the semi-finals of the 2014 Heritage Oil Open when the competition closed in Crawley ready for the televised... Continue reading
Drinkhall withdraws from Heritage Oil Open
Paul Drinkhall has been withdrawn from the Heritage Oil Open this weekend to ensure he gets to the Commonwealth Games in top condition. The decision... Continue reading
Vote for Ping Pong Care Campaign in Lottery Awards
Ping Pong Care Campaign needs your backing for national award! The Table Tennis England-supported Ping Pong Care Campaign, ran by BRITDOC, has been nominated for... Continue reading
Halton celebrates Cheshire Junior & Senior Closed success
Halton players had success over the two days of the Cheshire Junior and Senior Closed Championships with Under 13 Harry Watson winning three titles and... Continue reading
Table tennis to take over Parliament!
During this summer of sport and in celebration of the first ever National Table Tennis Day – and the launch of Ping! London 2014 –... Continue reading
Police seize trophies in Liverpool TTL
POLICE SEIZE THE TROPHIES MERSEYSEYSIDE POLICE TABLE TENNIS CLUB The conclusion of the 2013-14 season in the Liverpool and District Table Tennis League (LDTTL) proved... Continue reading
Adomelyte reigns again at BATTS WCPP qualifier
Two-time World Championships of Ping Pong Finals attendee Egle Adomelyte proved her worth once again with victory in the first qualification event of the 2015... Continue reading
Woodlands taking TT to the public
Woodlands Table Tennis Club in West Sussex are organising a National Table Tennis Day event to ‘take table tennis to the public’ at the Guildbourne... Continue reading
Heritage Oil Open junior and cadet draws revealed
The draws have been published for the Junior and Cadet sections of the Heritage Oil Open. The event takes place at K2 in Crawley on... Continue reading
Pop along to Pongathon Party!
A National Table Tennis Day Party! JULY 15th at Richmix, Shoreditch Featuring: The Pongbot Challenge! Around-the-World! Dodge Ball Ping Pong! Singles and doubles tournaments! Exhibition... Continue reading
AETTU Competition 2014
AETTU COMPETITION 2014 The 2014 competition for the Association of English Table Tennis Umpires (AETTU) took place at the Draycott and Long Eaton TTC over... Continue reading
A-okay as Chelmsford see off club-mates
Chelmsford A (Chris Denyer, Ryan Gooday and Adam Kirchell) were the winners of the final of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Junior Team... Continue reading
Commentator Colin ready to hit airwaves at Heritage Oil Open
Colin Wilson is limbering up his larynx in preparation for commentating on the Heritage Oil Open. Colin will be lead commentator for BT Sport, who... Continue reading
Can you help fill the gaps in our records?
Can you help to complete a full set of programmes and results for the National Championships? There is a complete set of winners from the... Continue reading
Sandbach School’s Choose Your Weapon!
Sandbach School in Cheshire is planning to kick-off their National Table Tennis Day celebrations with an exciting ‘Choose Your Weapon’ event – taking place after... Continue reading
Win a Ping! table
As part of the National Table Tennis Day celebrations we’re inviting you to take part in one of our nationwide competitions for the chance to... Continue reading
Launch of first National Table Tennis Day
National Table Tennis Day – Thursday 17th July 2014 This year for the first time ever, Table Tennis England and Sing London are working together... Continue reading
Make the School Games a Lottery winner!
The table tennis family is being urged to help the Sainsbury’s School Games win a prestigious award from the National Lottery. The Games’ 2013 edition... Continue reading
Plastic ball: Table Tennis England statement
The ITTF has decided that the new plastic ball will be introduced in ITTF competitions from July 1, 2014. The ETTU has recently confirmed the... Continue reading
Malcolm, 81, is the man for all seasons
Malcolm King has completed an amazing 65 straight seasons of competitive table tennis in Great Yarmouth – and shows no sign of stopping now. Malcolm,... Continue reading
Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival
Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival (14-15.6.14) Shristi leads the Cippenham surge Another successful season for Cippenham Table Tennis Club was concluded over the weekend of... Continue reading
Commonwealth Games tickets still available
Table tennis enthusiasts are being urged to help make the sport a sell-out at the Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2014 organisers have made more tickets available... Continue reading
Taylor triumphs at Liverpool Closed Championships
The 84th Liverpool Closed Championships, first contested in 1926, produced a number of tremendous encounters once again. None more so than the Men’s Singles Final... Continue reading
Leicester TTL Elbow Tankard (Jun 23)
ELBOW TANKARD The Leicester Table Tennis League’s Summer competition for the Elbow Tankard kicked off with three 12-8 results in which no player won all... Continue reading
Kingfisher club ready to fly in new premises
Former Commonwealth champion Matthew Syed was back where it all started as Kingfisher TTC officially opened their new £320,000 headquarters, which was part funded by... Continue reading
More medal delight for teenage ace Shilton
The GB Para Table Tennis team’s rising star Billy Shilton has added two more medals to his international tally at the PTT Spanish Open in... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Individual winners crowned on finals day
James Smith made it a hat-trick as he lifted a title at the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Table Tennis Finals for the third year in... Continue reading
Legend Douglas to coach at summer camp
Aspiring young players have the chance to be coached by Desmond Douglas at a summer training camp. The 11-time national champion and former world No... Continue reading
Golden Silva bags Burgess Hill double
Kleber Silva was a double winner as 59 players took part in the second Burgess Hill 2 Star at the Triangle Leisure Centre. He took... Continue reading
Blog: Countdown to Glasgow
Jon Pett is the Team Leader for England’s Commonwealth Games table tennis squad. Here, he outlines the training regime our athletes will be following to... Continue reading
Heritage Oil Open draw revealed
England’s Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are the top seeds in the Heritage Oil Open draw. World No 56 Pitchford has been drawn to face... Continue reading
Rising stars get set for Jack Petchey finals day
Talented players from schools across London will be converging on the University of East London on Saturday to compete in the fourth Jack Petchey Foundation... Continue reading
Shackleton aims to build on medal succcess
The youngest member of the GB Para Table Tennis Team’s Performance Squad, Megan Shackleton, who won her first individual medal in Romania last week, heads... Continue reading
English officials achieve international status
English officiating has gone from strength to strength with seven national umpires successfully completing their course to join the ranks of international umpires after the... Continue reading
Board announces new Support and Advisory Network
The Board of Table Tennis England has approved a new Support and Advisory Network which builds on the current departmental committee structure, reflects the changes... Continue reading
Discounted School Games tickets
Over 4,000 tickets have already been ordered for this year’s Sainsbury’s School Games by Youth Sport Trust (YST) registered schools and now you can get... Continue reading
Youthful GB extend medal surge at Romanian Open
A squad of young players from the GB Para Table Tennis Team has won four medals in the in the Romanian International Open with youngest... Continue reading
Junior/Cadet Masters Criteria
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Army team look to enlist clubs for fixtures
The Army table tennis team is looking for fixtures with leading clubs. The aim is to fulfil about four fixtures this year with civilian teams,... Continue reading
Team revealed for European Youth Championships
Table Tennis England has announced the England team to travel to the European Youth Championships in Italy next month. The Junior Boys’ team will comprise... Continue reading
Walshes keep success in the family at the ELCC finals
The finals of the English Leagues Cup Competition took place at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough over the weekend of 7th and 8th June. Two... Continue reading
Trio honoured to be baton-bearers
Three members of the table tennis family have told of their pride at taking part in the Queen’s Baton Relay. Table Tennis England director Mike... Continue reading
Equipment suppliers invited to bid for contract
Table Tennis England is inviting tenders from equipment suppliers for several Grand Prix events next season. The contract will cover the GP events in City... Continue reading
Johnny Leach MBE funeral arrangements
Johnny Leach’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 18th June 2014 at 12 noon at The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Mill Road,... Continue reading
Table tennis features at Festival of Sport
On Sunday 8th June the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park hosted a scorching day of sport, music, and food as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth... Continue reading
Douglas tips England for Commonwealth medals
Desmond Douglas is backing England to be in the medals shake-up at the Commonwealth Games. The 11-time national singles champion believes the sport is in... Continue reading
Handicap delight for Deighton
Deighton TTC have racked up a string of achievements this season. The club, which was formed in 2007, won the Huddersfield Concorde Handicap final after... Continue reading
Keighley and District League on lookout for new teams
Keighley and District Table Tennis League is keen to recruit new players and new teams for its 2014/15 season. Currently comprising four divisions with 10... Continue reading
England’s finest confirmed for Heritage Oil Open
A stellar line-up of England internationals has been confirmed by organisers of the Heritage Oil Open. All four members of the men’s team which won... Continue reading
Get involved with National Table Tennis Day
This year Table Tennis England is welcoming you to get involved with National Table Tennis Day on 17th July 2014. Table Tennis England, in partnership... Continue reading
Youthful GB squad set for Romanian Open
Gloucestershire teenager Billy Shilton, who won his first international gold medal in the men’s class 7 team event in the Slovenia Open last month, and... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA ELCC success
ROSE JOHNSON BOWL Two teams from Knighton Park provided the finalists for the oldest table tennis event in the county when the second team took... Continue reading
ITTF – Johnny Leach Obituary
Johnny Leach MBE, a two-time World Singles Champion, has passed away at the age of 91, he was England’s last surviving World Champion. Mr Leach,... Continue reading
Former World Champion Leach passes away
Johnny Leach, M.B.E. passed away on Thursday, 5th June age 91. His contribution to English table tennis is widely recognised as a World Champion and... Continue reading
Award presentations illuminate Clacton League AGM
League trophies for the 2013/14 season were presented at the League’s Annual General Meeting held at the Brotherhood Hall, Clacton-on-Sea. The Nomads Panthers team of... Continue reading
Irish eyes on Heritage Oil Open
The Ireland men’s Commonwealth Games team have been added to the roll call of players appearing at the Heritage Oil Open. The team, comprising John... Continue reading
All go for Glasgow as 2014 Games team announced
Table Tennis England is proud to announce its line-up to go for gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this summer. The men’s squad comprises Liam... Continue reading
Queen’s Baton Relay centrepiece at Festival of Sport
The Queen’s Baton Relay will be at the heart of the Active People Active Park’s ‘Festival of Sport’ this Sunday 8th June. The all day... Continue reading
Former top-50 player Yi at Heritage Oil Open
Former world top-50 player Fangxian Yi has entered the Heritage Oil Open The former Chinese national team player, who has also been based in the... Continue reading
ELCC Finals ready for Wellingborough welcome
The 2014 English Leagues Cup Competition Finals take place this weekend (June 7-8th, 2014) in Wellingborough with Westfield Table Tennis Club, Weaver’s Leisure Centre preparing... Continue reading
Grand Prix Points 13-14
Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Band 1 Women’s Band 1 Men’s Band 2 Women’s Band 2 Men’s Band 3 Women’s Band 3 Men’s Band 4... Continue reading
2013-14 Grand Prix Points Released
The 2013/14 Grand Prix points are finally out and it’s been a profitable season for the Jenkins clan with father Ryan and son Jac stealing... Continue reading
Haworth Hawks juniors earn cup double
The Keighley & District League’s Naylor Cup was won by the Haworth Hawks Junior team of Nathan Ward, Spencer Hurd and Grace Fellingham-Webb. They played... Continue reading
Jarvis and Ho reach quarters in Poland
Tom Jarvis and Tin-Tin Ho led the English challenge at the 2014 Polish Junior and Cadet Open with both players managing excellent runs to the... Continue reading
Pitchford win can’t prevent ETTU Cup Final defeat
Liam Pitchford’s opening win for TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen over Saarbrucken’s Bojan Tokic was not enough to prevent their German rivals from winning the ETTU Cup... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Rose Johnson Bowl report
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION ROSE JOHNSON BOWL Gordon Sanders has organised this County Association Team Handicap for many years for which the first recorded winners... Continue reading
ECC retain Chelmsford Veterans KO Cup
ECC retain the Veterans KO Cup ECC made it three KO Cup wins for the season by beating Danbury 5-0 in the Chelmsford & District... Continue reading
Bardsley leads march of the top seeds
Charlotte Bardsley says she is proud to have won her first national title after battling back from the brink of semi-final elimination to take the... Continue reading
Ram Raid as Alex wins fourth title at U11-14s
Alex Ramsden completed the set of singles titles, and there were two trophies each for Kate Cheer and Denise Payet on the first day of... Continue reading
Watch the action live as Liam bids for a turn-around
Liam Pitchford’s bid for European glory is being televised live on ETTU TV. Pitchford and his TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen team-mates are competing in the second... Continue reading
Coach Licence Scheme
Coach Licence Scheme In addition to coaches achieving a relevant qualification to evidence they have the necessary skills and knowledge, it is essential that they... Continue reading
Under 11-14 Nationals Results
Click on the links below to find the full results from the U11-14 National Championships. Click here to see the full online draw Girls Boys... Continue reading
Draw out as Payet aims for repeat U11-14s double
Six of last year’s seven singles champions are aiming to get the winning feeling again at the Under-11-to-14 National Championships in Doncaster. They include double... Continue reading
Chance to Ping in the Park!
The Friends of Kennington Park in Lambeth have invited everyone to come and play ping pong. Players of all ages and levels are invited to... Continue reading
Burgess Hill 2* Report (May 27th)
Burgess Hill 2 Star Report Gozcu Gets Gold, Silva Snatches Silver 58 players took part in the Burgess Hill 2 Star on 18th May at... Continue reading
Radford celebrates as Chelmsford season comes to a close
Peter Radford leads ECC A to second place finish It turned out to be a very good week for England no. two Over 70 Table... Continue reading
Leicester TTL Report (May 27th)
COUNTY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Knighton Park Table Tennis Club hosted the County Junior Championships for which there was a decent entry list, although it would be... Continue reading
Numbers up for County Championships
Next season’s County Championships will feature a total of 252 teams – up by three on this season’s total of 249. However, entries have been... Continue reading
Jarvis wins silver as France conquer Six Nations
It was double French joy at the Cadet Six Nations as Bastien Rembert and Vony-Ange Randrioantsoa claimed the singles titles, with England’s Tom Jarvis the... Continue reading
Simon Griew appointed to Table Tennis England Board
Simon Griew has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Table Tennis England. The Cambridge graduate has more than 25 years’ experience in the... Continue reading
Boys sink Germany to clinch third place at Cadet Six Nations
England’s boys clinched third place at the Cadet Six Nation with two impressive victories on day two. Having started with an emphatic 8-2 win over... Continue reading
Blog: Our new brand
Gerry Cronin joined Table Tennis England as Head of Marketing & Communications on March 17. She has been involved in playing, volunteering and working in... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star – Results
110 junior and cadet players from afar afield as Southampton and Scotland recently attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star held at Blackpool Sports Centre,... Continue reading
Price is thrilled to be a baton bearer
Teenager Simon Price says he is “chuffed” to be chosen to carry the Queen’s Baton on the way to the Commonwealth Games. The 16-year-old, who... Continue reading
England pegged back after strong start to Cadet Six Nations
A day that started positively for England ended in disappointment as both boys and girls squads ended day one of the Cadet Six Nations with... Continue reading
Southern Training Seminar for New Umpires
Table Tennis England are hosting a Training Seminar for New Umpires at the Kingfisher Table Tennis Club, Reading on Sunday 15th June 2014. The course... Continue reading
McBeath falls to Tregler in Croatian Open main draw
Self-funded entry David McBeath took positive steps in Zagreb before falling to Czech player Tomas Tregler in the GAC Group 2014 ITTF World Tour Croatian... Continue reading
Polish Youth Open Selections (May 28th – June 1st)
A squad of seven youth players have been selected to represent England at the upcoming 2014 Polish Junior and Cadet Open (Wladyslawowo, May 28 –... Continue reading
England expects as Cadet Six Nations returns to Lilleshall
The Cadet Six Nations returns to English shores this weekend (23-25th May) with the National Sports Centre in Lilleshall playing host to the competition for... Continue reading
VETTS medal haul at World Championship
Members of the VETTS (Veterans English Table Tennis Society) returned home with a collection of medals from the recent World Veterans Championships in New Zealand.... Continue reading
UKCC Level 1 Award in Coaching Table Tennis
What does a 1st4sport L1 qualify me to do? The qualification will provide learners with the necessary skills to be able to plan and deliver... Continue reading
Heritage Oil Open a family affair for Trinidad duo
Father and daughter Dexter St Louis and Rheann Chung have entered the Heritage Oil Open. St Louis, world ranked 277 and the Trinidad & Tobago... Continue reading
Aubrey Simons, world champion, passes away at 93
Aubrey Simons, a member of the England team which won the 1953 World Championship (Swaythling Cup), has died peacefully at the age of 93. Mr... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (May 19th)
Rik James leads ECC to hard-fought Open KO Cup Final victory The ECC side of Rik James, Steve Kerns and Peter Lau regained the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Davies and Davies lead GB medal haul
Davies and Davies take gold for GB in Slovakia European champions Paul Davies and Rob Davies produced a great performance at the Slovakian Open to... Continue reading
Susie Hughes is new deputy chair at Table Tennis England
Susie Hughes has been elected unopposed as Deputy Chair of Table Tennis England. She will take up her post immediately, replacing Richard Scruton, who stepped... Continue reading
Ping-Pong Diplomacy – entertaining but needs a pinch of salt
PING-PONG DIPLOMACY Ivor Montagu and the Astonishing Story Behind the Game That Changed the World ETTA archivist Diane Webb and General Secretary Rob Sinclair are... Continue reading
Scott scoops first Brighton men’s singles title
Rory Scott added his first Brighton League Championships men’s singles title to his third handicap singles crown as the event was held at Hollingbury TTC.... Continue reading
Carey and Jenkins head Welsh contingent at Heritage Oil Open
The Welsh team have announced a strong squad to attend the Heritage Oil Open. The women’s team includes Charlotte Carey (WR 221), who lost out... Continue reading
Matthew Syed launches first school Table Tennis Academy
Former Commonwealth champion Matthew Syed has launched the first Jack Petchey Foundation Table Tennis Academy at Greenshaw School in Sutton. The launch at Greenshaw is... Continue reading
Umpire Alex relishes Youth Olympics role
Alex Mercer got into table tennis umpiring after being ‘bribed’ with chocolate. Now he is preparing to officiate at the Youth Olympic Games. The 22-year-old... Continue reading
Davies and Hunter-Spivey serve up silver
The GB Para Table Tennis Team picked up four medals in the singles events at the Slovakian Open today, with Paul Davies (class 1) and... Continue reading
Portuguese duo join Heritage Oil Open roster
Two Portuguese players who both play professionally in Spain will make the trip to England to play the Heritage Oil Open. Enio Mendes, who has... Continue reading
Aerobic TT instructor course revealed
Bishop Auckland and Aerobic Table Tennis have teamed up to run an Aerobic Table Tennis instructor course at Bishop Barrington School – the home of... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland TTC 2*
Naphong Boonyaprapa, Sophie Barlow and Josh Harland were double winners as Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club held their final 2-star of the season, with players... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Open
The draw is now available for the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star being held at Blackpool Sports Centre on 17/18 May. Stiga Blackpool Junior 4... Continue reading
Knighton Park Championships
Dave Gannon won the club singles title as the club championship came to a climax on finals day which followed two weeks of qualification groups.... Continue reading
Windsor Hawks win Clacton Handicap KO Cup
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HAWKS! Windsor Hawks are the new holders of the Clacton and District Leagues’ Handicap Knock-Out Cup. In the final played... Continue reading
Brilliant Jarvis reigns in Spain
Tom Jarvis has added his name to the recent roll-call of English success with victory in the Cadet Boys’ Singles at the Spanish Youth Open.... Continue reading
Kingfisher & London Academy are Premier-bound
Kingfisher and London Academy have been promoted to the British League, Premier Division via the play-offs. Kingfisher topped the group of six clubs in the... Continue reading
Olympian joins entry list for Heritage Oil Open
Olympian Adam Pattantyus is the latest European star to confirm entry for the Heritage Oil Open. The world No 86, who represented Hungary at London... Continue reading
Veterans ready to take on the world
More than 50 members of the VETTS (Veterans Engish Table Tennis Society) have headed to New Zealand to compete in the 14th World Veterans Championship... Continue reading
Team GB men hit the gold standard
The GB Para Table Tennis Team picked up seven medals in the team events at the Slovenia Open today, including three golds in the men’s... Continue reading
No joy for teams at Spanish Youth Open
England’s three teams all failed to make it through the group stages of the team competition at the Spanish Youth Open today. The Cadet Girls... Continue reading
Table Tennis blazes a trail for female Board members
The Board of Table Tennis England has almost double the percentage of women than the National Governing Body average, according to research. The percentage of... Continue reading
French invasion for Heritage Oil Open
Abdel-Kader Salifou (WR 101) and Thomas Le Breton (WR 189) have both confirmed their attendance at the Heritage Oil Open along with countryman Gerome Bahuaud.... Continue reading
Will and Rob strike gold in Slovenia
The GB Para Table Tennis Team struck gold in Slovenia today as Will Bayley (class 7) and Rob Davies (class 1) took gold in the... Continue reading
Junior trio’s Spanish progress is halted
Danny Lawrence, Adam Harrison and Sam Mabey all bowed out of the Junior Boys’ event at the Spanish Youth Open in the last 32. Mabey... Continue reading
England ‘can achieve even more’ after division win in Tokyo
England’s men have won the Challenge Division title to put the icing on the cake of their World Team Championship promotion campaign – and performance... Continue reading
GB stars hunt medals in Slovenia
Rob Davies and Will Bayley were among nine GB players to progress from the group stages through to the knockout rounds in the singles events... Continue reading
Windram wins historic county crown
Tom Windram has become the youngest ever Kent Men’s Singles champion. Windram, aged 15, was unseeded but full of confidence after winning the Kentish men’s... Continue reading
How table tennis helped Andrew recover from disease which left him in coma
Playing table tennis has been a key part of Andrew South’s battle to recover from a serious neurological disease which left him in a coma... Continue reading
Table tennis marathon boosts cancer charity
Six adults and six children conquered fatigue to complete a 24-hour table tennis marathon which raised £1,100 for charity. The members of Keighley Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report (May 6)
Whitewash wins it for Walton – by a whisker! Walton A are the runners-up in Division One of the Clacton League – but it was... Continue reading
Crawley 2* and Circuit
The Crawley 2 Star and Circuit event attracted more than 100 players – the biggest entry in its five-year history. All 29 tables were in... Continue reading
McBeath’s maiden GP win closes 2013/14 season
Men’s Singles David McBeath survived two match points in his last 16 tie en route to securing his first-ever Grand Prix title at the Bribar... Continue reading
England’s men promoted at World Team Champs
England’s men have been promoted back into the Championship Division of the World Team Championships following a 3-2 victory over Slovakia in Tokyo, Japan. The... Continue reading
Willetts rules roost at Bribar London Grand Prix
Men’s Band 1 Ashley Willetts ruled the roost at the Bribar London GP, claiming the Band 1 title by beating Adam Harrison 3-0 (11-9, 11-9,... Continue reading
2014 World Team Championships Day 5
England’s women successfully joined the men in the Challenge Division quarter-finals as they saw off Portugal 3-1 in their opening play-off tie at the ZEN-NOH... Continue reading
Election of Deputy Chairman
The ETTA is pleased to announce the timetable for the election for the post of Deputy Chairman. The post is vacant due to the resignation... Continue reading
Huddersfield Closed Championship (May 2)
Rafal Aleksandrzak beat defending champion Tomasz Pietrzyk to win the Handicap Cup at the 69th Huddersfield Closed Championships. Aleksandrzak (+4) prevailed over Deighton club-mate Pietrzyk... Continue reading
Bristol & District Table Tennis League (May 2)
Thornbury claim historic league victory Thornbury Table Tennis Club became the champions of the Bristol & District League for the first time in club history.... Continue reading
Coaching course in Lincolnshire
Potential coaches in Lincolnshire are being invited to sign up for a week-long course. Lincolnshire Coaches Week (Monday 19th May – Sunday 25th May) is... Continue reading
Vote for Kim Daybell in Champion award
GB Para Table Tennis Team member Kim Daybell is one of 24 athletes in the running for the title of BUCS Supergrad Player of the... Continue reading
Extra funds for clubs available from MARS Milk Play
Table tennis clubs and projects looking for extra funding can apply to the new MARS Milk Play Fund from today. The fund, which runs from... Continue reading
2014 World Team Championships Day 4
England’s men and women could face rematches against Turkey and Lithuania respectively as the draws were made for the second phase of the ZEN-NOH 2014... Continue reading
Chan follows Payet to Primary Schools title
It was a double for Ellenborough TTC at the English Schools Individual Table Tennis Championships in Doncaster on Saturday (April 26th) as 11-year-old Amelia Chan... Continue reading
Bribar London Grand Prix draw
The final Grand Prix of the season arrives this weekend (May 3-4th) at the Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre, Barkingside with another bumper entry of... Continue reading
ETTA and Greenhouse strengthen partnership
The English Table Tennis Association and Greenhouse charity have further strengthened their partnership following a series of events over the past few months to help... Continue reading
2014 World Team Championships day 3
England’s men and women remain on course to top their groups despite fluctuating fortunes on the third day of the ZEN-NOH 2014 World Team Championships... Continue reading
Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships
Weerasinghe is quadruple champion Helshan Weerasinghe has achieved a clean sweep of Butterfly Schools’ Individual titles by adding the Under-19 crown to his previous victories... Continue reading
Trophies galore for Haworth Hawks
Trophies Galore for Haworth Hawks The juniors at Haworth Hawks have won several trophies in recent weeks, with prospects of more to come. Twelve-year-old Spencer... Continue reading
2014 World Team Championships Day 2
England’s men and women ensured themselves of a place in the promotion knock-out phase of the Challenge Division at the ZEN-NOH 2014 World Team Championships... Continue reading
Marathon effort to boost Teenage Cancer Trust
Keighley Table Tennis Centre is holding a 24-hour table tennis marathon this weekend in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The event, which starts at... Continue reading
GB sends strong team to Slovenia
The GB Para Table Tennis Team travels to Europe next week for two of its most important tournaments in the build up to the World... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Apr 29)
DENYER FULFILS HIS DESTINY Table tennis star James Denyer has fulfilled his destiny by becoming the Clacton League’s Mens Champion, aged just seventeen years. At... Continue reading
2014 World Team Championships Day 1
England’s men and women successfully opened their accounts at the ZEN-NOH 2014 World Team Championships in Tokyo (JPN) with victories over Thailand and Wales respectively.... Continue reading
Leicester Table Tennis League Report (Apr 28)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION LEICESTER LEAGUE Division Three of the Leicester League was always a two-team race and it was Leicester Electricity 3rds who finally... Continue reading
Two chosen to carry Queen’s Baton
Two members of the table tennis family have been chosen to carry the Queen’s Baton on its way to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. ETTA... Continue reading
Doran and Vickers seal 8th Natwest Jersey Open triumphs
High-class table tennis was the order of the day as the 8th NatWest Jersey Grand Prix climaxed with a pair of dramatic singles finals as... Continue reading
8th NatWest Jersey Open Bands
Saturday’s play at the 8th NatWest Jersey Grand Prix saw the banded events take place and there was no shortage of great play on show... Continue reading
Team win for Lawrence and Ware at 8th NatWest Jersey Open
The 8th NatWest Jersey Grand Prix began on Good Friday (April 18th) with the traditional team events kicking off the three-day event at the Geoff... Continue reading
Time running out for Stiga Blackpool 4*
Time is running out for anyone hoping to enter the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4* (May 17-18, 2014) at the Blackpool Sports Centre with the closing... Continue reading
27th Wheelpower Inter Spinal Unit Games
Wheelpower Inter Spinal Unit Games 8-10 April 2014 The Inter Spinal Unit Games (ISUG) celebrated its 27th year of competition at the birthplace of the... Continue reading
Advertise your club FREE on the BBC website
Table Tennis England is encouraging clubs to register with the Things To Do section of the BBC website and promote their activities there. The site... Continue reading
Heritage Oil Open to be televised
The latter stages of the Heritage Oil Open are to be televised by BT Sport. The tournament is the biggest prize-money event in England this... Continue reading
Doris is family inspiration for young George
Table tennis success runs in the family for youngster George Campbell. The 12-year-old member of the BATTS club in Harlow recently won an outstanding achievement... Continue reading
New Board of Directors at ETTA
The English Table Tennis Association has announced the make-up of its new Board of Directors. The Board will be chaired by Sandra Deaton, with Keith... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League (Apr 22nd)
Bocking in a race to complete their fixtures With a large number of matches outstanding, the destination of the first division title remains undecided. It... Continue reading
Cippenham Super 6 win for Gunn
Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 2-Star Open (19.4.14) Second title for Martin Gunn Martin Gunn secured his second veterans’ title at Cippenham in as many years... Continue reading
Daniel Reed called into squad for Worlds
Daniel Reed has been called into the England squad to compete at the World Team Championships in Tokyo later this month. The England No 5... Continue reading
European team-mates hunt individual glory
World Schools Championship bronze medallists Maria Tsaptsinos (Berkshire), Emma Torkington (Kent) and Yuki Wat (East Sussex) will forget their team allegiance and fight it out... Continue reading
Leicester TT League (Apr 22nd)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION LEICESTER LEAGUE Unicorn won Division One of the Leicester League after some fine performances during the season from two players who... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Apr 22nd)
BROTHERHOOD B BATTLE ON Brotherhood B are fighting hard in their in the mission to avoid relegation from Division One of the Clacton and District... Continue reading
Blog: The role of our development team
Emily St John joined the ETTA as Head of Development on March 17. Emily has a background working, playing and volunteering in sport, having worked... Continue reading
Armitage and Hicks reach Luxembourg team quarters
Tressa Armitage and Hannah Hicks punched above their weight during the team events at the 7th Luxembourg Open Championships in Luxembourg-Coque to reach the women’s... Continue reading
Appeal to stop closure of table tennis venue
Members of the Aylesbury Table Tennis League are asking for support for a petition against the closure of the community centre where they play every... Continue reading
ETTU president opens new ETTA HQ
The ETTA’s new headquarters in Milton Keynes has been officially opened. Ronald Kramer, the president of the European Table Tennis Union, performed the ceremony alongside... Continue reading
It’s Grey expectations as Roy Norton takes on TV challenge
Table tennis ace Roy Norton is striking a blow for the older generation on ITV’s new Saturday night hit Amazing Greys. The 72-year-old is one... Continue reading
ETTA Governance
The ETTA held an Extraordinary General Meeting at Milton Keynes on Saturday April 12 2014, to consider a special resolution proposing the adoption of new... Continue reading
ELCC final line-ups settled
Over the weekend of 12th and 13th April 2014 the Zonal Rounds of the ELCC were held in various parts of the country. Groups were... Continue reading
Season-ending Bribar London GP entry closing soon
The curtains will close on the 2013-14 ETTA Grand Prix series when the Bribar London GP kicks off on May 3-4th, 2014 and time is... Continue reading
Avon clinch County Champs 2B title
AVON CLINCH COUNTY TITLE Senior 2B Avon gained promotion to Division 1 next season as they took control of this season’s Division 1b winning four... Continue reading
Aylesbury & District League: Nap hand for Haddenham
Haddenham have won the Aylesbury and District Table Tennis League for the fifth year running. The league has had a healthy season throughout its four... Continue reading
Duo miss out on Youth Olympics place
Tin-Tin Ho was agonisingly denied of a place at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China after seeing a 3-0 lead evaporate against final... Continue reading
Teenage duo move into elite GB squad
Teenage table tennis stars Felicity Pickard and Megan Shackleton have been selected for the GB Para Table Tennis Team’s Podium Potential Programme. They move from... Continue reading
Treble delight for Cambridge
The Cambridge League had a successful weekend in the English League Cup event at Aylesbury as all three of their teams qualified for the national finals... Continue reading
Bryant stars as Sussex claim title
What a difference a year can make as Sussex senior were victorious in the County Championship Premier Division only 12 months after maintaining their status... Continue reading
Richard Scruton resigns as Deputy Chairman of ETTA
Richard Scruton has resigned from the post of Deputy Chairman of the ETTA with immediate effect. In December 2013, Richard was appointed Secretary-General of the... Continue reading
From knockabout to top 250 in a year – can Sam make the grade?
It’s one of the enduring debates of any sport – are top players born with natural talent, or created through hard work? Table tennis coach... Continue reading
Blogs: Find out more about our staff and their work
Exciting times in the world of table tennis (30/04/15) by Chair Sandra Deaton Behind the scenes in Milton Keynes (04/02/15) by Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe... Continue reading
Butterwick Hospice named as Bishop Auckland Charity of the Year
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club is delighted to announce that they have teamed up with the Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland as the club’s Charity... Continue reading
Herts keep it all in the family
It was a family affair for Hertfordshire at the recent round of county matches as the Walsh clan made up the entire team. Pictured above... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
BUNCE IS BEST If there was a Clacton and District League award for the most improved player of the season, Graham Bunce of Division Two... Continue reading
Over-50s table tennis sessions at Keighley
Sessions for over-50 players at Keighley Table Tennis Centre now have spaces for beginners and improvers. The growth of the over-50s provision has been one... Continue reading
Slideshow: Pictures from the Spanish Open
English players in action at the ITTF World Tour Spanish Open, including tournament winner Paul Drinkhall. Created with flickr slideshow.
Scunthorpe entry closes in one week
We have been asked to remind players that the closing date for the popular Scunthorpe one star is only one week away, this event has... Continue reading
Record-breaking Drinkhall wins Spanish Open
An incredible display from four-time English Champion Paul Drinkhall saw the 24-year-old become the first Englishman to win an ITTF World Tour Open since Carl... Continue reading
Quarters finish for Tin-Tin as ISF World Champs close
English no.1 junior Tin-Tin Ho make the quarter-finals at the ISF World Schools’ Championships in Clermont-Ferrand, France after the individual events brought a close to... Continue reading
England strike gold at NatWest Primary Schools’ International
England boys romp to gold, but it’s silver for girls Strength in depth was the secret of success as the ESTTA boys’ team stormed to... Continue reading
ISF World Schools’ Championships
Tsaptsinos victory earns bronze medal for girls Day Three The England Girls’ National team of Tin-Tin Ho, Emma Torkington, Maria Tsaptsinos and Yuki Wat have... Continue reading
TV date for Paul and Jo
Paul and Joanna Drinkhall have a date on live TV this Saturday. The couple will be appearing on BT Sports Panel, hosted by Tim Lovejoy.... Continue reading
Youngsters book their places for Nationals
An excellent weekend’s table tennis was on show at Byng Hall, Tunbridge Wells for the counties of Kent and Sussex in the South East competition.... Continue reading
Thrilling climax to Senior County Championships, Division 1B
It’s Gray’s day as Kent clinch promotion by narrowest margin Lewis Gray held his nerve to clinch the vital victory as Kent pipped Warwickshire to... Continue reading
Cambridge & District League (April 8)
With St Neots crowned as champions again it looks as though Impington have come up on the line to take second place in Division One.... Continue reading
Clacton & District League (April 7)
Tom’s trio are new kinds on the block There are three new names – Tom Wilkin, Gracie Edwards and Millie Easton – on the Clacton... Continue reading
Table Tennis England AGM and dinner
The Table Tennis England AGM and dinner takes place on July 12th in Milton Keynes. Click here for information from our president, Doreen Stannard
Chelmsford & District League (April 7)
Ben Warner on top form as Maldon B impress Maldon B produced the performance of the week to overpower OCs A 8-2 in the first... Continue reading
ISF World Schools’ Championships
Girls blaze a trail at championships in Clermont-Ferrand Day One After an opening ceremony featuring jugglers, gymnasts, unicyclists, stilt walkers and dancers from local schools,... Continue reading
Leicester League Closed Championships
One of the “finds” of the league season has been Reza Kiani, a doctor by trade and someone who is enjoying his first taste of... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland 2* (March 30)
The top seeds had a successful day at the Bishop Auckland TTC two-star event. In the under-11 boys, the top two seeds Josh Weatherby and... Continue reading
Landmark 50th win for Jenkins could signal the end
Men’s Singles: Grand Prix King Ryan Jenkins vowed to bow out of competitive table tennis following his 50th Men’s Singles title at the Tees Sport... Continue reading
Morais strides clear on Nationals weekend in Blackpool
Men’s Band 1 The joint favourites for the Men’s Band 1 title at the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix met at the final hurdle on... Continue reading
Children and Young People Officer
Children & Young People Officer We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be part of our new sports development team based in Milton... Continue reading
Bradford sweep up at West Yorkshire School Games
Leeds Metropolitan University played host to school teams representing the Metropolitan Districts of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield in the table tennis finals of... Continue reading
Cambridge & District League (April 2)
Mirek’s maximum maintains Stukeley challenge Impington maintained second place in Division One with an 8-2 victory against Great Stukeley, with a maximum from Mirek Pazdzior... Continue reading
Quintet prepared for Spanish Open test
The GAC Group 2014 ITTF World Tour Spanish Open begins tomorrow (Wed, April 2nd) with five English players hoping to deliver success on the European... Continue reading
Cippenham Super 6 Vets entry extended
The entry date for the Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 2-Star Open has been extended until Tuesday 8th April. The event takes place on Easter Saturday... Continue reading
Tees Sport Blackpool GP Draw
The 2013/14 Grand Prix series roars back into action this weekend (April 5-6th) with crucial end-of-season points on offer at the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand... Continue reading
Patients ready for Inter Spinal Unit Games
Table tennis will be among the sports representedat the Inter Spinal Unit Games on 8th April. WheelPower will welcome more than 80 patients from the... Continue reading
Clacton & District League (March 31)
Wild about Harry Harry Barlow threw a wildcat among the pigeons in the Clacton and District League’s Division Three promotion race when his lowly Nomads’... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League (March 31)
Unbeaten Sweeney’s flying high Charles Sweeney took the starring role as Danbury B edged out Rawreth A 6-4 in the first division of the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Peter and Dan on top of world after setting record
Father and son Peter and Dan Ives have broken the world record for the longest table tennis rally. The pair managed a non-stop eight hours,... Continue reading
Chinese double prevents English joy at German Open
Chinese youngster Wei Shihao was the bane of the English hopefuls at the GAC Group 2014 ITTF World Tour German Open after knocking out both... Continue reading
NatWest Jersey Open entry extended
The entry date for the NatWest Jersey Open has been extended to April 4th. The event, in its eighth year, will feature team competition on... Continue reading
Double triumph for Nottingham Trent
Nottingham Trent University retained their men’s and women’s team titles at the BUCS championships at Surrey University’s Sports Park. The Nottingham team of Chris Doran,... Continue reading
Bracey stars as Sussex Alliance take NCL title
Marcus Bracey went through the season unbeaten to help the Sussex Alliance Boys team complete victory as the NCL (S) season came to a close... Continue reading
Pitchford returns for more German glory
Reigning National Champion, Liam Pitchford, returns to the scene of one of his greatest successes when he takes on the world’s elite once more at... Continue reading
Academy and Northfield lead honours at ESTTA champs
London Academy and Northfield School & Sports College are aiming to continue their winning form on the international stage after retaining their English titles. The... Continue reading
Sycamore Are British League Champions
The 2013/14 season will go down as one of the most blistering, pulsating and memorable for many a year. British League has a tendency to... Continue reading
GB finish Lignano Master Open with trio of silvers
The GB Para Table Tennis Team picked up three silver medals in the team events at the Lignano Master Open in Italy, with Paralympic and... Continue reading
Home nations fight back at Cadet and Junior 6 Nations
England’s young players were pegged back by their close rivals at the Cadet and Junior 6 Nations in Guernsey after an impressive weekend of international... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District League (March 24)
After a run of good results Bocking look to be the new favourites to win the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District League report (March 24)
Windsor Ravens have been the surprise package this season in Division Two of the Clacton and District League and they continued their push for promotion... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTL Report (Mar 24)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION The Guthlaxton School quartet of Eddie Lyons, Adil Rashid, Aman Rashid and Jack Mooney finished a very creditable second in the... Continue reading
British League News
** This article is updated continually through-out the weekend, so check back for updates regularly ** The British League ends the season in style as... Continue reading
Pitchford & Co through to ETTU Cup final
Liam Pitchford’s Ochsenhausen team are one match away from ruling Europe after confirming their place in the ETTU Cup final. Leading 3-0 from the first... Continue reading
World record attempt live on TableTennisDaily
Dan and Peter attempt to break the world’s longest table tennis rally! On Sunday the March 23rd 2014 Dan Ives, TableTennisDaily Founder, and his father... Continue reading
Under 11-14 Nationals entries closing fast
Entry dates are fast approaching for the Under 11-14 National Championships Regional Qualifiers around the country so make sure you have secured your (or your... Continue reading
Bayley retains gold at Lignano Master Open
GOLD FOR BAYLEY IN ITALY Paralympic and European silver medalist Will Bayley took gold in the men’s class 7 singles at the Lignano Master Open... Continue reading
Haworth Hawks face Sport Relief challenge
Haworth Hawks face Sport Relief challenge Haworth Hawks held a one point knock out tournament to kick off their fundraising for Sport Relief. All the... Continue reading
Nutland reigns at North Herts 2* Open
North Herts Banded 2* Open Grand Prix 2014 The North Herts 2* Open saw over 65 competitors converging on the Hitchin Boys Sports Centre to... Continue reading
British League – three voluntary roles
The British League has a number of opportunities for volunteers: • Veterans’ League organiser • Women’s League organiser • Press & Publicity team members with... Continue reading
Cambridge & District League report (March 19)
Two wins each for Patrick and Kieran Mohan enabled Soham II to ease their relegation worries in Division One with a 6-4 win at Great... Continue reading
Sycamore in pole position for Premier Division finale
The British League Premier Division is set to come to a thrilling climax in the final round of fixtures at Ormesby this weekend. Leaders Sycamore... Continue reading
England learn 2014 World Team Championships draw
England’s men and women have learned their groups for the 2014 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo, Japan (April 28 – May 5) after... Continue reading
Directions to Table Tennis England
Table Tennis England is in Norfolk House. Our postcode is MK9 2DL (please note, satnavs may take you to the parking area at the back... Continue reading
Bayley leads GB challenge in Italy
Lignano Master Open (March 19-22, 2014) Paralympic and European silver medalist Will Bayley will be bidding to retain his Lignano Master Open title in Italy... Continue reading
Clacton & District League report (March 18)
Nomads Lynx are making a late push for promotion from Division Three of the Clacton and District League. With 44 points from their last six... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA report (March 18)
One of the most positive aspects of this season in the Leicester League was the addition of an extra division, albeit a “half division” with... Continue reading
Brian Rowlen – an appreciation
The table tennis community will be saddened to learn of the death of Brian Rowlen, Chairman of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League, aged... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (March 17)
Danbury A (Michael Andrews and Antony Greenwood) turn on the style against Rawreth A Danbury A were the week’s big winners in division one of... Continue reading
School squads ready for team championships
London Academy and Northfield School & Sports College are aiming to use the Butterfly National School Team Championships as a springboard to European success. The... Continue reading
Cadet and Junior 6 Nations Selections
England’s top cadets and juniors will converge on Guernsey this weekend (March 14-16, 2014) hoping to extend their domination over their fellow home nations at... Continue reading
Oxford and Cambridge varsity report
Oxford v Cambridge is not all about the Boat Race. Most other sports have a varsity match and the one for table tennis was held... Continue reading
Ashley triumphs at Derby 4*
Isobel Ashley, from Chesterfield, was the star at what could be the last Derby Junior from the Moorways Centre. The event, which has been held... Continue reading
England squad announced for World Championships
The England squads for the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo, Japan (April 28 – May 5, 2014) have been announced following the completion... Continue reading
Ramsden and Liu successful at Horsham 2 Star
Jamie Liu and Alex Ramsden justified their seedings to win two titles apiece at the Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star. A total of 81 players... Continue reading
Lancashire claim first Over 60s County crown
LANCASHIRE TAKE OVER 60‘s PREMIER TITLE Lancashire took their first County Championships over 60’s Premier Division title when they emerged just ahead of deadly rivals... Continue reading
Tees Sport Blackpool GP Entry Extended
The Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix entry date has been extended to March 20th, 2014. The entry date has been extended due to the close... Continue reading
Stars gather for BTTAD National Championships
GB STARS WARM UP FOR INTERNATIONAL SEASON AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS World number one Rob Davies and Paralympic silver medalist Will Bayley will be among the... Continue reading
UKSA Interim Chief Executive – Maternity Cover
Job Role: Interim Chief Executive / CEO – Maternity cover Salary: £50,899 (pro rota) Location: London based Term: 4 days a week, minimum 6 months The Interim... Continue reading
ETTA Volunteer, Club and Coach Awards 2014
ETTA VOLUNTEER, CLUB AND COACH AWARDS 2014 The 2014 Awards to recognise the Volunteers, Clubs and Coaches of the year took place during the Senior... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland celebrate double national award
Local Table Tennis Coach Matt Porter is celebrating after completing a hat-trick of yearly coaching awards. Having previously won the County Durham Sports Local and... Continue reading
Leicestershire TT League Report (Mar 10)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION While the top two positions in Division Four of the Leicester League look settled, the race for third spot is still very... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Mar 10)
WALTON AND WINDSOR THE WINNERS Two teams from the Walton and Windsor Clubs took the honours in this week’s matches in Round Four of the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Mar 10)
Hard-earned Julie Johnson hat-trick gives Chelmsford A the edge Chelmsford A scored an impressive 8-2 win over Rawreth B in the second division of the... Continue reading
2013/14 Tees Sport Sussex 4* Report
Tees Sport Sussex Cadet/Junior 4 star The night before the Tees Sport Sussex Cadet/Junior 4 star saw some of the worst gales the country has... Continue reading
Head Coach Baker selected for elite coaching programme
The GB Para Table Tennis Team’s head coach Greg Baker, a graduate of UK Sport’s Elite Coaching Apprenticeship Programme, has been chosen to be part... Continue reading
Hosts halt English duo at French Junior Open
Tin-Tin Ho and Helshan Weerasinghe were denied progress at the 2014 French Junior Open by the host nation’s duo Alexandre Cassin and Audrey Zarif. Both... Continue reading
Sport England Primary Spaces fund
Having the right place to play sport and be physically active as a child is vital in ensuring that more children are active and that... Continue reading
ETTA recruiting for Non-Executive Directors
ETTA recruiting for Non-Executive Directors The next phase of the governance review at the ETTA will see the creation of a newly structured Board of... Continue reading
ETTA Non-Executive Directors
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Job Description Status: Voluntary Remuneration: Expenses Time Commitment: 8-12 days per annum (including attendance at Board, Committee and Council meetings and competition/events) The... Continue reading
Entry reminder for 8th NatWest Jersey Open
8th NatWest Jersey Open at Easter 2014 APRIL 18-20, 2014 “Repeat entries have been coming in already for our increasingly popular NatWest Jersey Open at... Continue reading
National Junior League (South) report
Harry Collins magnificent 100% for Chiltern A, Kidlington girls supreme The National Junior League (South) season was completed at Cippenham on Saturday, 1st March, with... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Mar 5)
COUGARS’ SURPRISE WIN RAISES SURVIVAL HOPES Relegation-threatened Nomads Cougars produced the shock result in Division One of the Clacton and District League when they narrowly... Continue reading
Town v Gown ends all square
The annual Town v Gown contests ended up all square, with the University taking the Men’s 1st team event 7-3, Men’s 2nds tied at 5-5,... Continue reading
Wembley and Harrow Closed Championships report
Costas Papantoniou regained the Men’s Singles title at the Wembley & Harrow Table Tennis League Closed Championships last week but it was a close-run thing.... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (Mar 4)
Davison and Gowlett lead Bocking to crushing 9-1 victory Little went right for second-placed ECC A as they crashed 9-1 against Bocking in the first... Continue reading
Li becomes youngest Colchester Ladies Champion
Jane Li of Tollgate became the youngest ever Colchester Ladies Champion and in doing so completed a unique treble of titles of Cadet (U15), Junior... Continue reading
International Entries
ITTF World Tour including ITTF & ETTU Junior & Cadet Event Entry Policies, documents and deadlines Table Tennis England would like to encourage all our... Continue reading
Pitchford and Drinkhall secure 2013/14 singles crowns
England Men’s no. 1 Liam Pitchford and Women’s no. 2 Joanna Drinkhall battled through gruelling tests at Ponds Forge to take the main prizes at... Continue reading
Doubles champions retain strangleholds in Sheffield
Men’s Doubles: Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford retained their Men’s Doubles title in one of the tightest, most nail-biting finals in memory as they edged... Continue reading
Sheffield primed for Sunday showdown
Men’s Singles A shock-less Saturday in the Men’s Singles meant that Sunday will begin with the top eight seeds all preparing for action in what... Continue reading
Walker & Ho avenge final defeats with shock mixed win
Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho erased the bitter memories of their respective under-21s final defeats yesterday by combining to devastating effect in the mixed doubles... Continue reading
Defending Champions fall on first day of Nationals
The first day of the 55th English Senior National Table Tennis Championships saw defending champions fall at the final hurdle as both Tin-Tin Ho and... Continue reading
Message from the Chair at the Senior Nationals
Message from ETTA Chair, Sandra Deaton, at the Nationals Championships It is over 20 years since I first came to the English Senior National Championships... Continue reading
55th Senior Nationals Live on the ETTA
The 55th English Senior National Table Tennis Championships begins on Friday (February 28, 2014) and you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news, results... Continue reading
Schedule: Senior Nationals 2014-15 – weekend
Saturday 28th February 2015 9am – Men’s Singles groups 11am – Women’s Singles groups 1pm – Men’s Doubles 1.45pm – Women’s Doubles 2.15pm – Men’s... Continue reading
Sponsorship boost for top English duo
Two of the country’s top female table tennis athletes, England no.1 Kelly Sibley and no. 3 Hannah Hicks, have agreed new sponsorship deals with Table... Continue reading
Catch Tin-Tin’s feature on Sky Sports
England no. 4 and defending National Under-21 Champion, Tin-Tin Ho, invited the Sky Sports filming crews to her home in Paddington to talk about her... Continue reading
BUCS Individual win boosts Doran’s hopes
England no. 7 Chris Doran sent out a strong signal ahead of the 2013/14 Senior National Championships as he beat fellow international Daniel Reed to... Continue reading
English Leagues Cup entry closing Monday
English Leagues Cup Competition The closing date for this season’s Wilmott Cup, JM Rose Bowl, Carter Cup and Bromfield Trophy is Monday 3rd March so... Continue reading
Bribar City of Derby 4* Groups released
The groups have been released for the Bribar City of Derby 4* (March 8-9, 2014) taking place at the Moorways Sports Centre, Derby. Topping the... Continue reading
City Junior Championships report
City Junior Tournament, February 23rd, 2014 Warrender Under 18 Champion, Selby disposes of top seeds, Chamdal unbeaten in singles, Ho and Maldonado take doubles crown... Continue reading
Sandra Deaton named new ETTA Chairman
Election of ETTA Chairman: It has been confirmed that there was only one person who received the required number of nominations for the post of... Continue reading
Cundy walks away with Cippenham Super 6 triumph
Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open (23.2.14) Another full entry for a Cippenham tournament For the second event running the house full notices went up... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Feb 24th)
DETERMINED DENYER GRABS UNEXPECTED GLORY Allen Denyer was the unlikely star of the Clacton and District League’s Handicap Singles Tournament, taking the trophy by defeating... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTL Report (Feb 24th)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION It was crunch time at the top of Division One of the Leicester League when the top two clashed in what... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Feb 24th)
James Denyer – unbeaten for Maldon B All four first division matches in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League ended in 6-4 scorelines – undoubted proof... Continue reading
Derbyshire’s 100% record sees them to 2a title
The final weekend of County Championship’s Junior Division 2A held at Halton TTC saw Derbyshire maintain their 100% unbeaten record to finish in pole position... Continue reading
Quick exit for Pitchford at Qatar Open
It was a only a brief appearance in Doha for England’s no. 1 Liam Pitchford as the 20-year-old fell to defeat in his opening Men’s... Continue reading
2013/14 Senior Nationals Draw released
The draw has been released for the 2013/14 English Senior National Table Tennis Championships, Ponds Forge, Sheffield (February 28 – Mar 2, 2014). Over 150... Continue reading
ESTTA name players for BPS International Champs
The English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) is pleased to announce the players who will represent England in the British Primary Schools’ International Championships to... Continue reading
Ormesby seal WBL title on 25th anniversary
Despite inclement weather across the country, 160 players and supporters from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland converged on the Doncaster Dome for the final weekend... Continue reading
Rescheduled umpires reunion
A few weeks ago a message was circulated on behalf of Tony Chatwin, ETTA Honorary Life Member, who was trying to organise a reunion of... Continue reading
Joslin crowned Chelmsford Champ after 18-year wait
Joslin crowned M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Champion As predicted, the favourite, Steve Joslin won his third M&G Investments Chelmsford & District... Continue reading
Final results for NCL Horsham
Division 1: Darenth A won this division by a 12 point margin (Division 1 was cumulative over the 4 days) over second placed Horsham Spinners... Continue reading
New Bradford Hawks TTC
The Bradford Hawks Table Tennis Club has recently been founded in West Yorkshire following growing interest from children local to the area. After a collaboration... Continue reading
ETTA Office Relocation to Milton Keynes
The English Table Tennis Association has relocated from Hastings, Sussex to Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire as part of the continuing change taking place at the National... Continue reading
Wahlgrens make their mark in England
Erik close to beating England no 3 We were pleased to welcome the Wahlgren family, over from Sweden on a short reconnaissance mission. They will... Continue reading
Exemption List for U11-14 Nationals
The Exemption List for the 2013/14 Under 11-14 National Championships can be found below, these players will be given a bye through the qualifying process... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTL Report (Feb 16)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Although defending champions, Leicester Electricity, are still in with a theoretical chance, the race to become top team in Division One of... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Feb 16)
BROTHERHOOD F MOVING UP ON THE RAILS Brotherhood F are proving to be the dark horses in the race for promotion in Division Two of... Continue reading
Baggaley on Sky Sports Game Changers this Saturday
Andrew Baggaley, England’s leading Commonwealth Games table tennis medal winner, will be making a studio appearance on the popular children’s sports show Game Changers on... Continue reading
BBATT and Burton Uxbridge retain JBL titles
BBATT won the Junior Boys British League for the second year running after a commanding second weekend in Lilleshall. Having gone into the weekend level... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland welcome all to Bribar 2* in March
Bishop Auckland TTC are pleased to welcome you to the 2nd Bishop Auckland TTC – Bribar 2* open on the 30th of March Based just outside... Continue reading
Quiet Czech Junior campaign for English trio
Junior English trio Helshan Weerasinghe, Jared Patel and Sam Mabey had fluctuating fortunes in Hodonin at the Czech Junior and Cadet Open with none of... Continue reading
Helshan denied in Youth Olympics bid
England’s no. 1 Junior Boy, Helshan Weerasinghe was dealt a blow in his Youth Olympic Games Qualification campaign in the Czech Republic. The tournament system... Continue reading
Book your reduced rate hotel for Senior Nationals
Heading to the Senior National Championships this year? Check out the special reduced rate we’re offering from our hotel partner the Sheffield Metropolitan. The 2012/13... Continue reading
Pitchford in line for Eurosport berth in Qatar
England’s No. 1 Liam Pitchford could become one of the first players to be televised live on Eurosport after the sports broadcaster and the International... Continue reading
Bristol TT Academy Open Days
Bristol Table Tennis Academy Open Days South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly known as Filton) would like to invite you to our Bristol Table Tennis... Continue reading
Liu scoops double at Horsham Spinners 2*
Liu Scoops Two Titles: There were 57 entrants in the 2nd Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star Junior Tournament held at Collyers Sixth Form College, Horsham.... Continue reading
Leicestershire regain Veterans’ Premier title
LEICESTERSHIRE REGAIN VETERANS’ PREMIER Leicestershire veterans’ first team regained the County Championship Premier Division after a thrilling weekend’s play at Draycott and Long Eaton TTC.... Continue reading
Annual Oxon Inter-League Report
The annual Oxon Inter-League was held as usual at Moreton TTC on Sunday, 9th February. Teams from Banbury, Didcot and Oxford competed for both senior... Continue reading
Joslin hopes for fourth time lucky at M&G Investments Chelmsford Champs
Joslin faces Halling in Finals Night thriller in M&G Investments Chelmsford Championships The 2013-4 edition of the M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Clacton & District League Handicap Knock-Out Cup
WALTON CREAM RISES TO TOP OF THE CUP The cream rose to the top in Round Three of the Clacton and District League’s Handicap Knock-Out... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Rose Johnson Bowl report
“Every point counts” is a rider that accompanies the entry forms that are circulated for the Rose Johnson Bowl, a 4-a-side handicap event that is, if... Continue reading
New senior management team at ETTA
New senior management team at English Table Tennis Association The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) has created and appointed a new senior management team following... Continue reading
GB Para squad receive UK Sport funding boost
The funding increase for Para Table Tennis announced earlier this week by UK Sport has provided a significant boost for the GB Para Table Tennis... Continue reading
Northants on their way to Junior County Premier
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ON THEIR WAY TO THE PREMIER DIVISION The final weekend of Junior Division 1A took place at Westfield TTC on Saturday 1st Feb and... Continue reading
Basingstoke Open dominated by McTiernan 1-2
McTiernan brothers make it a family one-two in Basingstoke Reading’s Liam McTiernan became the new Basingstoke Open Singles Champion after the top seed dominated the... Continue reading
Legacy grants scheme boosts South Wonston
Legacy Grants Scheme Boosts Club Participation Winchester City Council’s Sports Legacy Grants Scheme has provided funding to over 20 local sports clubs so far this... Continue reading
Foreign influence boosts strong Tees Sport Sussex 4* draw
The 2014 Tees Sport Sussex 4* Open contains a surprise addition with six young Hungarian stars taking charge in the girls’ singles. Although the Junior... Continue reading
Tonbridge schoolboys dominate Kent Schools Champs
TONBRIDGE SCHOOLBOYS DOMINATE KENT SCHOOLS CHAMPS Pupils from Tonbridge schools dominated the boys’ events at the Kent Schools Championships held at the Howard School, Rainham... Continue reading
ETTA receives new grant to extend Jack Petchey project
The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) has received a new grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) to extend the table donation project into a... Continue reading
North Herts Satellite GP entry extended
The closing date for entries to the North Herts Satellite Grand Prix (March 8-9, 2014) has been extended to February 12th. For more information contact... Continue reading
Proud Helshan ready for Youth Olympics chance
Sixteen-year-old Helshan Weerasinghe expressed his pride at being selected to represent Great Britain at the ITTF Youth Olympic Games Continental Qualification in Hodonin, Czech Republic... Continue reading
Enter now for £14k Heritage Oil Sussex Open
Sussex County Table Tennis Association is pleased to confirm that the Heritage Oil Open 2014 table tennis tournament entry form is now available on the ETTA... Continue reading
Jenkins back on top at Sussex Satellite Grand Prix
Sussex Satellite Grand Prix Report: There were 90 entrants in the Sussex Satellite Grand Prix, which took place in early January at K2 Leisure Centre... Continue reading
M&G Investments Chelmsford Championship preview
Steve Joslin – top seed in M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Mens Singles Championship With Alex Abbott, the Mens Singles Champion for... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Feb 2)
HATS OFF TO HARRY If Nomads Jaguars survive in Division Two the Clacton and District League this season they will have reason to be grateful... Continue reading
Baggaley pick of the crop at Hungarian Open
The race for Commonwealth Games places in Glasgow 2014 took its first big stop-off in Hungary this week with nine English players beginning their 2014... Continue reading
Yorkshire take Cadets County Premier title
YORKSHIRE TAKE CADETS COUNTY PREMIER TITLE Yorkshire were the star performers at this season’s County Championships Premier Division which was played last weekend as they... Continue reading
159 ready for Tees Sport Sussex 4*
The Tees Sport Sussex 4 star entry is now closed with a final entry of 159 competitors from 7 countries including Hungary, Germany, Scotland, Wales,... Continue reading
Head Coach – Greenhouse
Table Tennis Head Coach Responsible to: Greenhouse Programme Manager Location: London Borough of Southwark Salary: £22,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: 1... Continue reading
Nine set for 2014 bow in Hungary
Nine English players head to Hungary this week for an important year-opening tournament at the GAC Group ITTF World Tour Hungary Open (Jan 29-Feb 1)... Continue reading
English Leagues Cup Competition Entries
The entry forms (available here) are out for this season’s competition for the Wilmott Cup (Men), JM Rose Bowl (Women), Carter Cup (Junior Boys) and... Continue reading
Unicorn strong at the top of Leicester TTL
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Unicorn are still going strong at the top of Division One of the Leicester League, but they had a fright against Knighton... Continue reading
Chris Edwards wins Bristol Hard Bat
As the oldest and continuous table tennis league in the world, it is good to see that the Bristol & District Table Tennis Association is... Continue reading
Kidlington force draw with leaders Chiltern A in NJL
Kidlington Boys A force draw with league leaders, Chiltern A National Junior League (South), 3rd series, 25/1/14 Over an exciting and exhausting eight hours of... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report (Jan 27)
CONDORS WIN MATCH OF SURPRISES Windsor Condors may have been expected to beat Walton C in Division One of the Clacton and District League –... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (Jan 27)
Ben Warner – too hot for Elmtree Graphics A Maldon B, leaders of the first division in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced a... Continue reading
Celtic clash illuminates West of Scotland GP
Men’s Singles: The Tees Sport West of Scotland Grand Prix came to a climactic Celtic finish with the home-grown Scots dominating the semi-final line-up in... Continue reading
Daybell crashes Burn’s Night party at WoS GP
Men’s Band 1 Yorkshire’s Kim Daybell was in imperious form at Scotstoun as he powered to the Men’s Band 1 title at the Tees Sport... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland runs first National tournament
Sunday the 19th Saw Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club run, its 1st National Table Tennis Tournament. With Entries from Leeds Nottingham Hull and Scotland to... Continue reading
East Sussex Schools Individuals
East Sussex Schools Individuals St Leonards Academy played host to the East Sussex Schools Individual Events over two Wednesday afternoons. Firstly the Primary schools Under... Continue reading
Your Andy Seward tributes
Please find all of your tributes listed below for Andy Seward following his surprise passing last week. Thank you for your numerous responses. The funeral... Continue reading
ETTA receives vote of confidence from Sport England
A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN TABLE TENNIS We have just heard that Sport England – our principal funders – have awarded a new tranche of... Continue reading
Sussex 4* Entry extended
Sussex County TTA are delighted to announce that all plans for Sussex 4 star are on schedule and will definitely go ahead as planned. Entry... Continue reading
Coach Education Manager
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Jon Pett | Head of Workforce Development and Performance Programme Management... Continue reading
Coaching and Performance Administrator
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Jon Pett | Head of Workforce Development and Performance Programme Management... Continue reading
West of Scotland GP draw
It’s a Scottish stranglehold at the Tees Sport West of Scotland Grand Prix with a record number of entrants north of the border ready to... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report (Jan 20th)
PARKES LEADS BROTHERHOOD PUSH FOR PROMOTION Graham Parkes took his eighth hat-trick of the season in Division Three as Brotherhood H maintained their push for... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Jan 20th)
Keiran Lally – top class performance against Maldon A 2013 Colchester Mens’ Singles Champion Keiran Lally turned in the top performance of the week in... Continue reading
Leicester & District TTL reaches half-way
Division Four of the Leicester and District League is developing very nicely and promises an interesting second half of the season. Knighton Park VIII had... Continue reading
Jack Petchey CBE delights team finals crowd
The third Jack Petchey London Schools’ Team Finals welcomed a V.V.I.P to the University of East London over the weekend – Jack Petchey CBE himself!... Continue reading
ETTA Chairman Andy Seward’s Obituary
Andy Seward, Chairman of ETTA, (December 1, 1944 – January 15, 2014) Andy had been involved in table tennis for most of his life…as a... Continue reading
ETTA Chairman Andy Seward passes away
It is with deep regret that we announce that Andy Seward, Chairman of the ETTA, passed away today (January 15, 2014). Andy became Chairman of... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Finals land at UEL
The Jack Petchey London Schools’ Team Finals take place at a brand new venue this Saturday (January 18th) from the University of East London (UEL).... Continue reading
Newsletter 3: December 2014
English Table Tennis Association Queensbury House, Havelock Road Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1HF To: Members of the English Table Tennis Association From: Andy Seward, Chairman... Continue reading
Sycamore and Urban set for Premier title race
Sycamore head into the final weekend of the season at the top of Premier British League after two further victories. Chris Doran and his side... Continue reading
OLOP control Cippenham Team 2*
OLOP IMPACT justify their seeding A maximum entry of 24 teams battled it out on Sunday in the Cippenham Team 2-Star Open Championship. This unique... Continue reading
ETTA Membership and Ranking Manager
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Bill Shearer | Operations Manager E: [email protected] Closing date: 29th January... Continue reading
ETTA Membership and Ranking Assistant
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Bill Shearer | Operations Manager E: [email protected] Closing date: 29th January... Continue reading
Rashid claims Phil Reid Memorial win
The Phil Reid Memorial Trophy is an annual table tennis handicap event to commemorate one of the hardest workers in the local game and is... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Jan 13)
Paul Davison leads Bocking to a 7-3 win over Rawreth Bocking have been on good form of late and they recorded their fourth win of... Continue reading
Brotherhood clinch Clacton Handicap Cup cliff-hanger
BROTHERHOOD B CLINCH CUP CLIFF-HANGER Top-flight sides Brotherhood B and Windsor Condors were involved in the closest match of Round Two of the Clacton and... Continue reading
Glory awaits in race for British League Premier crown
The race for Premier British League glory heats up as Britain’s finest head to Cardiff for the penultimate event of the season. Following two pulsating... Continue reading
Entry open for Andro Kids Open 2014 (Dusseldorf)
The Andro Kids Open (August 22-24, 2014) will take place in the Leichtathletikhalle, Düsseldorf (Germany). The three-day international tournament for children and young people includes non-cash... Continue reading
Duo benefit from Youth Sport Trust NYCA camp
Young Coaches of the Future On December 20-22, 2013, the Youth Sport Trust held a National Young Coaches Academy (NYCA), which took place in Loughborough... Continue reading
Grantham primed for 2013/14 Junior Masters
England’s top young players will converge upon Grantham College this weekend (January 11-12, 2014) for the 2013/14 National Junior Masters – one of the toughest... Continue reading
Archive Request for VHS video transfers
Archive Request for VHS video transfers Can you help? The Archives, Museums and Records Committee are looking for volunteers who could help transfer a number... Continue reading
Umpires reunion set for National Championships
Plans for an umpires reunion are in the pipeline so if you’re an official, past or present, make your presence known ahead of the 2013/14... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL New Year review
PANTHERS ON COURSE FOR SECOND TITLE As the Clacton and District League resumes its programme after the holiday break, Nomads Panthers are on course to... Continue reading
UKCC Level 1 Course – Sheffield CD 10/1/14
Live in Yorkshire or the North West and thinking of taking that UKCC coaching certificate in 2014? Cross it off your list early and book... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Half Season Averages
At the half-way stage of the 2013/2014 season, the averages of the leading players in the Clacton and District League are available at the link... Continue reading
Cambridgeshire seconds take County 4a crown
CAMBRIDGESHIRE SECONDS TAKE COUNTY VETS TITLE County Championship Veterans Division 4a Cambridgeshire seconds easily completed victory in the County Championships Veterans Division 4a, which was... Continue reading
Northants seal Senior 2a title
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE TAKE COUNTY TITLE County Championships Senior Division 2a Northamptonshire seniors eased to Division 2a of this season’s County Championships when they took the title... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Bocking record first 10-0 victory of the season Bocking have done what no other side has managed in the first division of the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Dec 22)
OSPREYS CAUSE CUP UPSET Windsor Ospreys produced the stand-out performance in Round One of the Clacton and District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup with a shock... Continue reading
Great WCPP offers for Table Tennis England members!
The World Championship of Ping Pong returns to London in January, and Table Tennis England members can benefit from two fantastic ticket offers. Moving into... Continue reading
Shmyrev completes hat-trick at WCPP
Maxim Shmyrev (RUS) completed a hat-trick of titles from the World Championship of Ping Pong after another thrilling weekend of action from Alexandra Palace, London.... Continue reading
Jarvis and Payet Cadet Masters champions
To see report from day 1 click here Day 2 Day two of the 2014 Cadet Masters at the Burton Uxbridge TTC saw three boys; Hugo... Continue reading
Bocking record first 10-0 victory of the Season
Bocking have done what no other side has managed in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League this Season. Their 10-0... Continue reading
Enter over Christmas for Sussex Grand Prix
The entry deadline for the Sussex Satellite Grand Prix on 4th & 5th January at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley has been extended to Saturday 28th... Continue reading
Bronze return for GB Team from Hong Kong
The GB Team are returning from Hong Kong celebrating their victory after a challenging week of competition in which Adam Thompson secured a bronze medal.... Continue reading
Davies nominated for ITTF star award
DAVIES NOMINATED FOR ITTF STAR AWARD GB’s Rob Davies, who this year became men’s class 1 European Champion and World number one, has received further... Continue reading
Tribute to Mike Lewis
Michael William Joseph Lewis – a distinguished name for a distinguished man, but known to many as Mike – he was truly a man amongst... Continue reading
Lilleshall confirmed as Junior British League venue
Junior British League (JBL) – February 8-9, 2014. Venue Please note that the JBL 2nd weekend venue has been confirmed as Lilleshall National Sports Centre... Continue reading
Local hopes rise to the challenge at Plymouth 1*
On Sunday 15th December the Bribar Plymouth Junior 1 star table tennis tournament took place at the brand new English Table Tennis Association and Eggbuckland... Continue reading
Approved Laws of table tennis
Click on the link below: Table Tennis England Approved Laws of table tennis (July 15, 2015)
Butterfly Cardiff Grand Prix Draw
Christmas comes early at the Butterfly Cardiff Grand Prix with a high calibre list of contenders ready to battle for the final Grand Prix prize... Continue reading
Eric Barton remembered as Pillar of Society
Eric Barton who died 1st December 2013, aged 90 can best be described as a true ‘Pillar of Society’. Such phrases are often used but... Continue reading
Table tennis on the rise in APS
The latest figures from Sport England this month show that table tennis participation in England has continued to rise. Following the latest results of the... Continue reading
Notts reach County Champs Premier
Nottinghamshire Reach Premier Division County Championships Senior Division 1a Nottinghamshire gained Premier Division status for next season when they took maximum points in a weekend... Continue reading
Lillington success for Fabian
Fabian wins two trophies at Warwick There was a large Oxfordshire contingent at St Nicholas Park, Warwick on Saturday for the second Lillington Tournament, including... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Dec 16)
Hayden scores three excellent five-end victories against Maldon B The evenly matched nature of the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Dec 16)
BROTHERHOOD E BREAK THE BARRIER Runaway Division Three leaders Brotherhood E are the first team in the Clacton and District League to chalk up a... Continue reading
Aerobic Table Tennis set to launch
Aerobic Table Tennis is set for an official launch in January 2014 after two years of detailed preparation from English coach Steve Rowe. As an... Continue reading
Premiere of Ping Pong Film set for Tuesday
Mark your diaries and set your Sky+, the Ping Pong film is coming to Film 4 next Tuesday December 17th at 11pm. With 703 years between... Continue reading
Knight and Ho star in Finland
Darius Knight and Tin-Tin Ho were the English stars at the Finlandia Open (December 5-8, 2013) after taking on a mix of the world’s best... Continue reading
Weatherby Junior 2 Star Open Table Tennis Championships
The inaugural Weatherby Junior 2 Star table-tennis competition commences at Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool on the weekend of the 14/15 December 2013 with some of... Continue reading
Richard Scruton appointed Secretary-General of ETTU
Richard Scruton, Deputy Chairman of the ETTA, has been appointed Secretary-General of the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU). The announcement came from ETTU headquarters in... Continue reading
Burlington Danes rule Horsham Spinners 2*
Great Day For Danes: Henry Medellin’s Burlington Danes TTC (Greenhouse) had a great day at the first Horsham Spinners 2 Star held in The College... Continue reading
Chamdal continues progress at Cirencester Junior Open
Reece makes final and semi-final at Cirencester Oxford’s outstanding 11 year-old player, Reece Chamdal, took another big step up the ladder in the Cirencester Junior... Continue reading
Middlesex & Kent lead the way in Cadet 1B
CADET DIVISION 1B 8 DECEMBER 2013 TEAM P W D L GAMES F GAMES A SETS F SETS A Pts MIDDLESEX 2 8 8 0... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (Dec 12)
Scott Dowsett and Lee McHugh dominate the action Elmtree Excalibur B turned in a five star performance in Division Two of the Chelmsford & District... Continue reading
Brook leads Kidlington Girls to NJL victories
Forum girls in command; boys battling for silver National Junior League 7/12/13 The three Kidlington Forum teams got just reward for their exemplary commitment and... Continue reading
Oxford School Sports Festival report
Oxford School Sports Festival at Hoops, Cowley Oxford Academy on top The Table Tennis team event was won by The Oxford Academy, ahead of St... Continue reading
Leicestershire League report (Dec 11)
Bucking the trend over the last thirty years or so the Leicester League actually added a division for this season. Division Six is a half size... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report (Dec 11)
PHIL WINS COMEBACK CLIFF-HANGER Week in week out, there are few players in the Clacton and District League who provide better value than Phil Smith... Continue reading
Stars to emerge at Westfield TTC charity night
On Sunday 29th December, some of England’s best players of the past and present will be coming together to feature in a special charity night... Continue reading
Scott Dowsett and Lee McHugh dominate the action
Elmtree Excalibur B turned in a five star performance in division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League and by beating previous leaders... Continue reading
Talent Development Coach – Sycamore
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Nick Jarvis | Head Performance Coach and Technical Manager E: [email protected]... Continue reading
Talent Development Coach – Ormesby
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Nick Jarvis | Head Performance Coach and Technical Manager E: [email protected]... Continue reading
Walker ends World Juniors on a high
England’s Sam Walker completed a successful junior campaign with his head held high after reaching the last 16 of the World Junior Championships in Rabat,... Continue reading
Maynard’s maiden glory at awesome Nottingham GP
Men’s Singles ‘Tom Tom’ navigates his way to maiden Grand Prix glory Tom Maynard provided the shock of the season as he brilliantly battled his... Continue reading
Livewire Lawrence wins Band 1 in Nottingham
Men’s Band 1 Kent livewire Daniel Lawrence was at his entertaining best to win a fantastic Men’s Band 1 title at the Bribar Nottingham Grand... Continue reading
SGS Academy players star in SportsAble Grand Prix
SportsAble hosted the first ever major disability table tennis grand prix competition at Slough from November 23-24th 2013. All three SGS College Academy players from... Continue reading
Jersey ‘Open’ for perfect Christmas gift idea
What is the ‘perfect Christmas gift’ for the table tennis player? The simple answer is an entry for the 8th NatWest Jersey Open at Easter... Continue reading
Talent Development Centres announced
English table tennis will see a major boost in talent development with the launch of four development centres designed to highlight, develop and nurture new... Continue reading
Pitchford shatters world top 100 in latest rankings
England’s no.1, 20-year-old Liam Pitchford, has reached a new career high of 54th place in the December 2013 world rankings. The reigning National Champion’s gigantic... Continue reading
Bribar Nottingham GP Programme out now
The Bribar Nottingham Grand Prix returns to the series this season at this weekend’s (December 7-8th) event with nearly 200 entrants taking part. The Grand... Continue reading
Para duo seek World Champs qualification in San Diego
GB Performance Squad players Paul Karabardak and Jack Hunter-Spivey will be looking to secure qualification for next year’s World Para Table Tennis Championships when they... Continue reading
Bridgnorth capture Shropshire title for second time
Bridgnorth Table Tennis Club captured the Shropshire Inter town trophy for only the second time with a series of outstanding performances at Shrewsbury on Sunday December... Continue reading
GB athletes showcase Para sport in Rome
GB athletes help to showcase Paralympic sport in Rome London 2012 medalists Sara Head and Aaron McKibbin represented the GB Para Table Tennis Team at... Continue reading
Butterfly Cardiff GP entry extended
The entry for the Butterfly Cardiff Grand Prix (December 21-22, 2013) has been extended to Thursday December 5th for those who are still hopeful of... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Dec 1)
John Webber – on good form for Hatfield Peverel A Hatfield Peverel A have moved into pole position in the second division of the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Denyer stars in Clacton & District TTL (Dec 1)
DENYER’S STAR SHINES BRIGHT Clacton’s bright young star, James Denyer, stayed unbeaten as reigning champions Nomads Panthers came through two potentially stern tests in Division... Continue reading
Oxford continue to impress at NCL
Oxford A in battle for 2nd place, B team promoted The Oxford cadets kept up their determined efforts in the 2nd round of matches at... Continue reading
Maidenhead players shine at Cippenham 5×2
Maidenhead League players shine through Maidenhead League players Federico Viterbo and Mark Banks were the local stars at the Cippenham Five by Two Senior and... Continue reading
Leicestershire & Rutland School Games Super-Series Final
The first Leicestershire & Rutland School Games Super-Series Final of the 2013/14 programme served up a fantastic evening of Table Tennis at Knighton Park Table... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (Nov 24)
Maldon A (with Alex Abbott and Paul Sayer undefeated) are still in contention for top honours Maldon A, the 2012-3 Champions of the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (24th Nov)
FIRST TREBLE FOR CAPTAIN JOHN There were mixed emotions this week for John Plummer in Windsor Magpies’ bottom-of-the-table clash with Brotherhood I in Division Two... Continue reading
Evangeline in Essex’s Top Three
You may recall that Evangeline (Evie) Collier was shortlisted for ‘Essex Sports Personality of the Year’ and with your help, along with the readers of... Continue reading
Premier British League Preview
The best of British table tennis rolls into Halton as the second weekend of Premier British League gets underway. After a gruelling and pulsating first... Continue reading
World Schools’ Championship Teams Announced
London Academy and Northfield School & Sports College, Billingham will represent the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) in the International School Sport Federation (ISF)... Continue reading
£1700 on the table for Weatherby Junior 2* – Enter now!
** Entry closes Sunday 1st December 2013 – Enter now! ** The Weatherby Junior 2* will head to Blackpool this December with an exceptional total... Continue reading
Jarvis fightback stuns Savill in classic cadet final
Cadet Boys Singles Tom Jarvis staged a remarkable comeback from 7-2 down in the final game against Luke Savill in a thrilling Cadet Boys Singles... Continue reading
Tsaptsinos shocks Tin-Tin for National Junior title
Junior Girls Singles Maria Tsaptsinos won her maiden National Junior Girls’ Singles title after stunning top seed Tin-Tin Ho in a brilliant encounter between the... Continue reading
Cadet Girls Doubles Draw 2013/14
Cadet Girls Doubles Draw 2013/14 Payet/Hall Payet/Hall bye Payet/Hall 4, 7, 8 Mistry/Mehta Johns/Evans 5, 5, 9 Johns/Evans Payet/Hall 7, 8, 11 Williams/Crilly Dillon/Dillon 7,... Continue reading
Cadet and Junior Nationals Results 2013/14
English Cadet and Junior National Championships 2013/14 Knockout Rounds Results Junior Boys Singles Junior Boys Doubles Junior Girls Singles Junior Girls Doubles Junior Mixed Doubles... Continue reading
Cadet Girls Singles Draw 2013/14
Cadet Girls Doubles Draw 2013/14 Payet Payet 5, 5, 5 Barber 4, 7, -10, 7 Payet 5, 3, 6 Cross 8, 9, 6 Cross -10,... Continue reading
Cadet Boys Doubles Draw 2013/14
Cadet Boys Doubles Draw 2013/14 Jarvis/Savill Jarvis/Savill 3, 6, 6 Tilley/Tombs Jarvis/Savill 5, -5, 3, 0 Tyndall/Foster Tyndall/Foster 3, 9, 6 Caltabiano/McMullan Jarvis/Savill -10, 11,... Continue reading
Cadet Boys Singles Draw 2013/14
Cadet Boys Singles Draw 2013/14 Jarvis Jarvis 4, 7, 4 Final Champion Rule -8, 7, -10, 10, 4 Jarvis 8, 8, 8 Barker Barker 6,... Continue reading
Junior Mixed Doubles Draw 2013/14
Junior Mixed Doubles Draw 2013/14 Weerasinghe/Ho Weerasinghe/Ho 6, 3, 9 Cawston/Blagbrough Weerasinghe/Ho 3, 3, 3 Firth/Bird Wright/Payet 10, 7, -12, 4 Wright/Payet Weerasinghe/Ho 3, 3,... Continue reading
Junior Girls Doubles Draw 2013/14
Junior Mixed Doubles Draw 2013/14 Ho/Tsaptsinos Ho/Tsaptsinos 7, 4, 6 Final Champion Blagbrough/Brook Ho/Tsaptsinos 9, 8, 1 Patel/Forster Patel/Forster 9, 10, -6, -6, 5 Farnworth/Barber... Continue reading
Junior Girls Singles Draw 2013/14
Junior Girls Singles Draw 2013/14 Tin-Tin Ho Tin-Tin Ho bye Tin-Tin Ho 4, 3, 5 Potter Farnworth 7, 4, -8, 8 Farnworth Tin-Tin Ho 5,... Continue reading
Junior Boys Doubles Draw 2013/14
Junior Boys Doubles Draw 2013/14 Weerasinghe/Mabey Weerasinghe/Mabey bye Weerasinghe/Mabey 9, 6, 5 Barker/Dempsey Barker/Dempsey 8, 6, 5 Fisher/Cutts Weerasinghe/Mabey 8, 10, 7 Josephs/Rahbani Webb/Kin 6,... Continue reading
Junior Boys Singles Draw 2013/14
Junior Boys Singles Draw 2013/14 Weerasinghe Weerasinghe 5, 7, 8 Wright 11, 4, -5, -8, 5 Weerasinghe 11, 5, 9 Barker Langham-Ferreira 8, 7, 8 ... Continue reading
Entry closes Friday for Nottingham GP
Entry closes tomorrow (Friday November 22nd) for the Bribar Nottingham Grand Prix (December 7-8, 2013). After a record Bristol entry the 2013/14 Grand Prix series... Continue reading
Lincolnshire and Sussex lead County Champs Junior Premier
LINCOLNSHIRE AND SUSSEX LEAD JUNIOR PREMIER DIVISION The first weekend’s action in this season’s County Championships Junior Premier Division was held at a new venue... Continue reading
Cadet and Junior Nationals Draw
The Cadet and Junior National Championships head to Preston next weekend (November 23-24th) with England’s No. 1 junior boy Helshan Weerasinghe hoping to win his... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Brandon Crouchman – fine hat-trick for OCs A OCs A have moved to the top of the table in the first division of the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
England dominate Senior Six Nations in Cardiff
England’s men and women dominated the Senior Six Nations event held in Cardiff, securing all four titles on offer from the Welsh capital. The event... Continue reading
Leicester League review (Nov 18)
REVIEW OF LEICESTER LEAGUE Ajax Wolvey and Unicorn remain locked at the top of Division One, highly unusual in the case of Ajax who were promoted from... Continue reading
Triple joy for Kidlington at NJL
Triple joy at National Junior League Jonah hits maximums v Cippenham and Reading All three Kidlington Forum teams got off to a fine start in... Continue reading
Clacton & District League Report (Nov 18)
There’s a lot of life in the Lions After flirting with relegation last season, Nomads Lions are now proving tough opposition in Division One the... Continue reading
Knight dethrones the King at Bristol Grand Prix
Men’s Singles Darius Knight produced a fiery spectacle of aggressive table tennis to win a star-studded Bribar Bristol Grand Prix after victories over Paul Drinkhall... Continue reading
Yongbo denies returning Kinlocke in Bristol GP
Men’s Band 1 Yongbo Zhang won a classic Men’s Band 1 final against Garth Kinlocke to light up proceedings at the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix.... Continue reading
Boll ends Pitchford’s glorious German rampage
Twenty-year-old English No. 1 Liam Pitchford’s awe-inspiring run was finally halted at the ITTF World Tour German Open after six-time European Champion Timo Boll put... Continue reading
Draw out for record-breaking Bribar Bristol GP
The draw is out now for the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix (November 16-17, 2013) which is ready to welcome it’s record-high number of entrants as... Continue reading
Pitchford stuns seeds at German Open
Liam Pitchford was at his remarkable best when he shocked both Gao Ning (SIN, 16) and Oh Sangeun (KOR, 29) to remain unbeaten throughout day... Continue reading
Children in Need table tennis auction
The Art of Ping Pong for Children in Need The sport of table tennis will feature in several events during this year’s Children in Need... Continue reading
Jean Crayden passes away
Jean Crayden It is with much sadness I inform you that Jean Crayden (widow of Ron Crayden, Honorary Life Member) died on Saturday 9th November... Continue reading
Nominations for vInspired National Awards now open!
vInspired is looking for the most outstanding volunteers and youth workers from across the country: those who have made a meaningful impact on a community... Continue reading
Amy and Michael are Gloucester Champions
Amy and Michael are Gloucester Champions! Amy Blagbrough from Basingstoke and Michael Bree from Tamworth were the winners of the Gloucester Two Star Open Junior Tournament on an... Continue reading
Grant reigns supreme at Tees Sport Sussex 2*
Liam takes nothing for Grant-ed Junior Boy’s Band 1: Top Seed Liam Grant swept all before him in winning the Junior Boy’s Band 1 event... Continue reading
Reece and Vicky lead English in Gloucestershire Open
Sunday’s Gloucestershire Open attracted 128 entries, with the English players having to face up to a strong challenge from both Wales and Denmark. Most successful... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Nov 11)
Elmtree Excalibur B are looking good in Division Two Elmtree Excalibur B showed their considerable potential by hammering Danbury D 9-1 in Division Two of... Continue reading
Leicester League Review (Nov 11)
REVIEW OF LEICESTER LEAGUE Unusual group of result so far in Division Six of the Leicester League, the lowest section, with many “big” wins but also a... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report (Nov 11)
Hat-trick of newcomers break their duck Three players new to competitive table tennis, Woody Fitzpatrick, Martin Cunningham and Toni Hayhoe-Khan, celebrated debut wins this week... Continue reading
Jarvis starring role at Hungarian Open
Lincolnshire’s Tom Jarvis was the star at the Joola Hungarian Open (November 6-10th) after reaching the quarter-finals of the cadet boys’ singles. Jarvis was in... Continue reading
Heartbreak for Pitchford in Under-21 Semi
Liam Pitchford was the star of the show at the ITTF World Tour Polish Open in Spala but his campaign ended in heartbreak after he... Continue reading
World Champs of Ping Pong exclusive member offer
The World Championship of Ping Pong is back and ETTA members can benefit from an exclusive ticket deal to see the world’s leading sandpaper bat... Continue reading
ETTA Head of Marketing and Communications
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Sara Sutcliffe | Chief Executive E: [email protected] Closing date: 5th December... Continue reading
ETTA Head of Operations
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Sara Sutcliffe | Chief Executive E: [email protected] Closing date: 5th December... Continue reading
ETTA Head of Development
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Sara Sutcliffe | Chief Executive E: [email protected] Closing date: 28th November... Continue reading
ETTA Head of Coaching and Performance
Job description Applications should be by way of covering letter and CV, emailed to: Sara Sutcliffe | Chief Executive E: [email protected] Closing date: 28th November... Continue reading
Stunning comeback sets Yorks on way to title defence
Reigning champions Yorkshire made a solid start to the defence of their Veterans’ Premier title after the first weekend of fixtures in this season’s competition... Continue reading
UKSA Launches ‘My Sport My Voice!’
The UK Sports Association (UKSA) has announced the launch of its ‘My Sport My Voice! project, which is hoping to build on the success of... Continue reading
Vote for Davies as IPC Athlete of the Month
Vote for Davies as IPC Athlete of the Month Team GB’s Robert Davies has become one of six nominees for the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC)... Continue reading
Newsletter 2: November 2013
English Table Tennis Association Queensbury House, Havelock Road Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1HF To: Members of the English Table Tennis Association A few weeks ago... Continue reading
GB strike gold in Belgian Open
The GB Para Table Tennis Team struck gold at the Belgium Open with European Champion Rob Davies (class 1), David Wetherill (class 6) and Kim... Continue reading
Richardson victorious at Cramlington 2*
Dean Richardson of Northumberland won the Junior Boys Singles at the Cramlington 2 Star Junior tournament. After easily winning his group he defeated fellow Northumberland... Continue reading
Double success for English officials at awards ceremony
English table tennis officials won two awards at the inaugural National Officiating Awards after a grand ceremony at Worcester Rugby Football Club’s Sixways Stadium. Joshua... Continue reading
World Tour entries: Polish, German, Swedish and Finlandia
After the drama of the European Championships in October it’s back to business for the English internationals with a flurry of ITTF World Tour events... Continue reading
Leicester League round-up (Nov 4)
LEICESTER LEAGUE ROUNDUP There was a very well contested match in Division Two when the leaders, Knighton Park 3rds, just came out on top by 6-4 after... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Nov 4)
Michael Andrews hits rich vein of from for Danbury A Michael Andrews has hit a rich vein of form in Division One of the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Nov 4)
WILY WRIGLEY RAISES BROTHERHOOD HOPES It’s been a difficult start to the season for newly-promoted Brotherhood I in Division Two of the Clacton and District... Continue reading
Quarter-final finish for Tin-Tin in World Cadet Challenge
Tin-Tin Ho’s second appearance at the World Cadet Challenge ended in disappointment in Slovenia as she was unable to progress past the quarter-final stage of... Continue reading
Lancashire set early pace in Vets’ County Champs
This season’s County Championships began with the first weekend of the over 60’s Premier Division which was held at Milton Keynes TTC (October 5-6) with... Continue reading
National Council Executive Summary
A summary of the latest meeting of the National Council at Milton Keynes on October 19th is available here.
Tin-Tin’s Europe denied at last hurdle once again
Tin-Tin Ho’s European team were once again beaten into second place by Asia at the World Cadet Challenge following a close final in Slovenia. The... Continue reading
Tomahawks land at Halton Table Tennis Club
Halton Table Tennis Club was the surprise destination for a group of Tomahawks to call home last week during a boisterous session at the club.... Continue reading
Weerasinghe sweeps up at Stockton-on-Tees 4*
The Tees Active Stockton-on-Tees 4 Star tournament, which attracted one of the strongest entries for the Junior Boys’ Singles in recent years, was won by... Continue reading
Evangeline aims to become Essex Sports Personality of the Year
The nominations have now closed and Evangeline (Evie) Collier, 19 from Pilgrims Hatch, has made it to the shortlist for ‘Essex Sports Personality of the... Continue reading
World no. 1 Davies looking to consolidate in Belgium
European Champion Rob Davies heads a squad of eight athletes from the GB Para Table Tennis Team who will be competing in this week’s Belgian... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (Oct 28)
Peter Hayden – excellent hat-trick of wins against ECC B ECC B and OCs A produced a fiercely fought draw this week in the first... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report (Oct 28)
Stallwood stars in ex-Champs clash Colin Stallwood produced a star performance in Division One of the Clacton and District League with an undefeated treble in... Continue reading
Leicester League round-up (Oct 28)
The one really good thing about having a decent grading system which is renown for its accuracy means that, as well as being able to... Continue reading
New club scoops awards double
Newly formed Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club have set a impressive precedent for any other prospective new table tennis outifts after completing a unique double... Continue reading
Walsh overcomes injury at Euro Mini Masters
Ethan Walsh overcomes injury After playing well at the Euro Minichamps in Strasbourg, France, Ethan was invited to play in the European Mini Masters in... Continue reading
Cadet and Junior Nationals Entry Closing Saturday
Cadet and Junior National Championships entry closing Saturday This October thousands of young table tennis hopefuls took part in the regional qualifiers for the English... Continue reading
Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4* draw
Many of Britain’s leading junior table tennis players are travelling to the North East this weekend to play in the Tees Active Ltd Stockton-on-Tees Junior... Continue reading
Ransome recognised at Evening Gazette Awards
A stalwart of English table tennis has been recognised for his services to the sport with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Alan Ransome OBE, received the... Continue reading
Performance Information
British Table Tennis Federation Selection Policy – Baku European Games 2015 Table Tennis England World Individual Championships – Selection Policy Table Tennis England Selection Criteria... Continue reading
Davies becomes new World no. 1
DAVIES BECOMES NEW WORLD NUMBER ONE Newly crowned European Champion Rob Davies has reached the top of the ITTF Para Table Tennis World Rankings in... Continue reading
Olympians help with Horley IPP presentation
Instant Ping Pong Kits Presentation On Saturday afternoon 12th October, the Centenary Lounge at the Horley & District Constitutional Club in Horley, Surrey, briefly became... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Oct 22)
MARTIN TURNS UP TRUMPS If Windsor Kestrels are to take the honours this season in Division Two of the Clacton and District League, they will... Continue reading
Perry geared for BBC’s Rickshaw Challenge
GB Para Table Tennis Pathway Squad member Martin Perry is one of five young people who have been chosen by BBC Television’s The One Show... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Oct 21)
Peter Mynard hat-trick gives Elmtree Excalibur A the edge Elmtree Excalibur A recorded their first win of the season in the First Division of the... Continue reading
Leicester League review
Because of promotion and relegation last season Nomads have three teams in Division Four of the Leicester League, the one consolation being they are at... Continue reading
Wales lead Junior British League Premier
Wales A ended the first weekend of the Junior British League at the top of the Boys Premier Division. A tightly contested draw with Ormesby... Continue reading
Individual Membership FAQs
Individual Membership FAQs are currently being reviewed and updated (October 17, 2013)
Lawrence hits top form at Junior British League
Tonbridge’s Dan Lawrence, 16, a member of the Byng Hall Club, Tunbridge Wells and of the SE Performance Centre, High Weald Academy, Cranbrook, gave an... Continue reading
Second round of Glasgow 2014 tickets to go on sale
Tickets for the table tennis event at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will become available once more next Monday, October 21st at 10am after a... Continue reading
Keighley TTC Open Day & Race Night this weekend
Open house at Keighley Table Tennis Centre Keighley Table Tennis and Recreation Centre is holding two fun events this Saturday, 19th October. Their Open Day... Continue reading
Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix call for Drinkhall
Former English no. 1 Paul Drinkhall could return to action in England after the 23-year-old entered the Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix (October 19-20th, 2013).... Continue reading
Enter now for the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix
You can now fill out the paper entry form for the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix (UWE Frenchay Campus) to take part at one of the... Continue reading
RAFTTA train in Hungary
It was early hours on Sunday morning that the RAFTTA team of nine, departed their units to meet at Stansted airport for 0600 hrs ready... Continue reading
Oxford’s unsung heroes at National Cadet League
National Cadet League (South), Sunday 13th October When John Birkin asked for the two young Oxford teams to be put in Divisions 2 and 4... Continue reading
Resources for Children and Young People
Butterfly Skills Manual • Key Stage 2+ • £49 • Printed Four skill levels to work towards making it truly the ‘must have’ tool kit... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Oct 14)
Cattermole unbeaten but honours remain even Windsor Eagles were involved in a tremendous scrap with leaders Walton A in Division One of the Clacton and... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Oct 14)
Fine performances by Maldon B and ECC’s Mark Mulley Maldon B were the week’s big winners in Division One of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Leicester League review (Oct 14)
LEICESTER LEAGUE REVIEW Ajax Wolvey, newly promoted from Division Two, hit top spot in Division One with a very fine 6-4 victory over Knighton Park’s first... Continue reading
Junior British League News
For all the action at this weekends Junior British League, follow us on twitter @BritishLeague, on facebook and on our dedicated website, here. Interviews Rollercoaster... Continue reading
English quartet knocked-out at Euro Champs
England’s quartet of surviving singles entrants in Schwechat were unable to pick up any big shocks as the European elite showed their power at the... Continue reading
Four through to Euros main draw
The main draw at the 2013 Liebherr European Championships saw four English players through to the last 64 of the singles after the final day... Continue reading
Junior British League kicks-off in Lilleshall
The largest event of the British League calendar commences this weekend (October 12-13th) when the Junior British League kicks-off in Lilleshall. Around 300 young players will... Continue reading
England endure mixed European fortunes on day two
England’s players embraced a topsy-turvey day at the 2013 European Championships after fluctuating fortunes in the singles competition. While there were wins for Liam Pitchford,... Continue reading
Queen’s Baton Relay begins its journey
The Queen’s Baton Relay has begun its 190,000km journey around the Commonwealth in preparation for next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Baton, which contains... Continue reading
Quartet of English officials nominated
Four English table tennis officials have been nominated for awards at the upcoming Sports Officials UK (SOUK) National Officiating Awards 2013. Tony Chatwin (Lifetime Achievement... Continue reading
Walker shines on opening day of Euro singles
Eighteen-year-old Sam Walker was the star on the first day of singles action at the 2013 Liebherr European Championships with two groups wins including another... Continue reading
New all-junior team enters Keighley and District TTL
A new team joins Keighley and District Table Tennis League this season – composed entirely of junior players eager to give the adult players in... Continue reading
Table Tennis News archive
Here you will find a comprehensive archive of all the magazines produced by the English Table Tennis Association from 1935-2010. When the magazine first started... Continue reading
Leicester Development League opening weekend
A record 32 teams entered the first round of the Leicester Development League – effectively the Junior League – representing eight coaching centres/clubs with players... Continue reading
Paul and Rob Davies interviewed on BBC
Double European medallists Paul Davies and Rob Davies have been interviewed on BBC Wales after their successful campaigns at the European Championships. Watch the video... Continue reading
Senior Six Nations selections
Twenty-year-old Gavin Evans and 21-year-old David McBeath have been given the chance to defend their Senior Six Nations title after being selected to represent England... Continue reading
European Championships Singles Draws
The draws have been made for the singles and doubles events at the 2013 Liebherr European Championships in Austria with Daniel Reed’s group draw alongside... Continue reading
Brooke excels in Southern Regional Qualifiers
Brooke excels in South Regional Qualifiers Fifteen-year-old Kristelle Brook was Oxford’s star performer in the South Region Junior Championships held at Cippenham over the weekend... Continue reading
European Championships team events close
England’s Women completed their team campaign at the 2013 Liebherr European Championships with a fine 3-1 win over Croatia to secure third place in the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report – Kites win at last!
Kites celebrate first ever win The Kites have done it at last! In their fourth season, and after seventy-six straight defeats in Division Three of... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report (Oct 7)
Joslin hat-trick helps ECC A score 8-2 win over Danbury A ECC A did well to beat a strong Danbury A side 8-2 in the... Continue reading
Job Opportunities
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Golden finish for GB at Euro Champs
GOLDEN FINISH FOR GB AT THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Newly crowned European champion Rob Davies won his second gold medal at the 2013 European Para Table... Continue reading
GB team announced for Inas World Championships
GB TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS The UK Sports Association (UKSA) has today announced the team that will represent Great Britain at the... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland celebrates double award success
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club (BATTC) is celebrating after scooping two awards at the The County Durham Sports and Physical Achievements Awards for Durham Dales... Continue reading
Junior British League Accommodation
Full board accommodation is available at Lilleshall National Sports Centre for the Junior British League on October 12-13th. The playing hall, accommodation and canteen are... Continue reading
GB Para team guaranteed more medals at Euros
The GB Para Table Tennis Team is guaranteed at least two more medals at the European Championships after the second day of the team competition.... Continue reading
Notice re: Grant Solder Sports Agency
Essex Police have informed us that 42-year-old Grant Solder of Rowan Grove, Aveley, has been charged with nine counts of fraud by false representation following... Continue reading
Stiga International Girls Camp 2013 with Peter Teglas
Stiga International Girls Camp 2013 with Peter Teglas Peter Teglas, coach of the Hungarian National Women’s Team, decided to team up with Urban Table Tennis... Continue reading
Calling all schools – Ping Pong Care Campaign
Now for something different – Ping Pong Care Campaign CALLING ALL SCHOOLS You are invited to become involved in a National campaign to challenge stereotypes... Continue reading
Des Douglas to lead Bounce table tennis extravaganza
PING PONG WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL YOUTH Table tennis legend Desmond Douglas MBE, former English Olympian who won three table tennis gold medals in the 1989... Continue reading
Watch the ‘Ping Pong Never too Old for Gold’ film
Following the outstanding success of the film version, Ping Pong has now been released on DVD to coincide with the celebrations around the country for... Continue reading
National Cadet/Junior Masters Selection Criteria
The ETTA Competitions and Events department will organise the National Cadet Masters and National Junior Masters under the policy direction of the ETTA performance and... Continue reading
Mixed day for GB as team event starts
MIXED DAY FOR GB AS THE TEAM EVENT STARTS It was a mixed day for GB at the European Para Table Tennis Championships with two... Continue reading
Knighton Park TTC Official Opening
Knighton Park TTC Official Opening Members of the English and Brazilian Paralympic squads recently helped to officially launch the new Knighton Park Table Tennis Club... Continue reading
Hutchinson secures dramatic final WCPP place
In a dramatic finale to the English Qualification Series for the World Championships of Ping Pong (WCPP) it was dark horse, Richard Hutchinson, who fought... Continue reading
Pitchford to lead England at 2013 Euro Champs
Twenty-year-old Liam Pitchford will lead England’s push for promotion at the 32nd Liebherr European Championships as the new British No. 1. Chesterfield-born Pitchford, who last... Continue reading
Table Tennis Scotland – Support and Finance Administrator
Table Tennis Scotland – Support and Finance Administrator Salary – Circa £17,000 per Annum Table Tennis Scotland is seeking to fill the position of full... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTL Report (Oct 1)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION There were two excellent performances in Division Four of the Leicester League, but both were in vain as both were maximums... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Sep 30)
Surprise Ocelots set early pace Nomads Ocelots are the surprise early pace-setters in Division Two of the Clacton and District League following their second 8-2... Continue reading
Historic day for GB at European Championships
The GB Para Table Tennis Team made history at the European Championships when Welsh duo Rob Davies and Paul Davies took gold and silver in... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (Sep 29)
Maldon B are off to a promising start despite the efforts of Alex Abbott and John Holland. Likely title contenders Maldon B have made a... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA report (Sep 24)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Two players who have been associated with table tennis in Leicester for more years than they care to remember are Steven “Chalky”... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (Sep 22)
LEE TAKES CONTROL IN BROTHERHOOD BATTLE Lee Allen began his table tennis career in the Clacton and District League in fine style with an unbeaten... Continue reading
Vicky makes top ten
In less than two years after taking up the game seriously, 12 year-old Victoria Coll from Abingdon has risen to the dizzy heights of 10th... Continue reading
Women’s British League News
It’s ladies weekend in the British League spectrum as the Women’s British League season gets underway. 36 teams will battle it out in six divisions... Continue reading
Women’s British League Preview
The British League heads to Tipton for its third weekend of the season as the ladies take center stage. Thirty teams competing in six divisions... Continue reading
McTiernan provides big shock in British League
Liam McTiernan provided one of the biggest shocks in recent British League history with an outstanding straight sets victory over Michael O’Driscoll, ranked #11 in... Continue reading
Steve Buer scores two wins for promoted Danbury B
A strong OCs A side made a winning start to the Season in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League by... Continue reading
First thrilling weekend of Premier British League
If the British League has lived by a saying over the years, it’s ‘Expect the unexpected.’ Shocks, horrors, twists and turns have become the norm... Continue reading
Europe Youth Top10 achievements for Ho and Walker
Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker performed admirably at their respective Europe Youth Top10 debuts to finish well in Terni, Italy. Both were making their maiden... Continue reading
Will Bayley interview on BBC Radio 2
Double Paralympic medalist Will Bayley heads to the Para European Championships this week In Lignano, Italy as the defending European Champion from 2012. However, before... Continue reading
BBC Sports Unsung Hero awards
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for inspiring people to play table tennis in your community? The BBC has been awarding their Sports Unsung... Continue reading
Premier Senior British League Latest News
For all the news, interviews and up to date results, visit the British League website here. Interviews Kelly Sibley – a fantastic 7 out of... Continue reading
ETTA Online Entry System now available!
The English Table Tennis Association has announced the return of the online entry system, based on its own membership details. Members will now be able... Continue reading
British League – New season; New website
On the eve of the new Premier British League season, the ETTA has unveiled a new website powered by the popular Table Tennis 365 platform,... Continue reading
New format for Scunthorpe Prizefighter
The Scunthorpe Prizefighter 28th September has a different prize structure this time with every group winner automatically winning their entry fee back and amazingly every... Continue reading
Two finalists at Warwick
Five Oxford players took part in the Lillington Tournament, held at St Nicholas Park, Warwick on Saturday. In the Under 13s, Harry Maldonado (10) had... Continue reading
Victoria ad astra at Burton 2*
Burton Uxbridge Junior Two Star Tournament Victoria (Vicky) Coll is shooting for the stars … and knocking over some of those who lie in her... Continue reading
Leicester League Division One Preview
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION LEICESTER LEAGUE DIVISION ONE PREVIEW It could be a fascinating battle for top position of the Leicester Table Tennis League Division... Continue reading
Maldon A out to retain Chelmsford title
Maldon A out to retain their Chelmsford first division title The 2013 -14 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Season kicks off on Monday 23 September... Continue reading
Premier British League kicks off this weekend
The Premier British League will explode back onto the scene as the first weekend of fixtures kick-off at BATTS, Essex. Eight teams will battle it... Continue reading
Billy Pegg takes his game abroad
At the age of just 26, Billy Pegg has had a long and successful career in table tennis, but now any further involvement with the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Divs 2 and 3 season preview
Kestrels aiming high The 2013/14 Clacton and District League season begins this week with the new-look Windsor Kestrels aiming to take the Division Two honours.... Continue reading
Tsaptsinos takes gold in shock School Games girls’ singles
Girls’ Singles Maria Tsaptsinos emerged as the 2013 Sainsbury’s School Games Girls’ Singles Champion after she capitalised on Yuki Wat’s earlier giant-killing of South East... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Elbow Tankard Final
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION ELBOW TANKARD FINAL The grading/handicapping system used by the Leicester Table Tennis League was given a huge thumbs up when, after... Continue reading
South East secure epic team double at School Games
Boys’ Team England South East’s Danny Lawrence earned sweet redemption after sealing a dramatic team victory for his region in the final of the Boys’... Continue reading
Senior British League 2013-14 Gets underway this weekend
The Senior British League will make its hotly anticipated return when it gets underway this week. 104 teams across 13 divisions will battle it out... Continue reading
Mixed fortunes for South East stars on School Games Day 1
The first day of the 2013 Sainsbury’s School Games Table Tennis competition almost threw up a few huge surprises as the much-fancied England South East... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s School Games returns this weekend
The Sainsbury’s School Games returns to Sheffield’s Ponds Forge this weekend (September 13-15, 2013) with the individual competitions returning to the programme. The School Games... Continue reading
Draycott final finish for excellent Coll
Reece Chamdal and Vicky Coll flew the flag for Oxford at the Draycott (Derby) Junior Open Tournament on Sunday, 8th September. Reece (11) reached the... Continue reading
Season preview for Clacton & District TTL
PANTHERS START AS FAVOURITES The 2013/14 season of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League begins next Monday with Nomads Panthers favourites to retain their... Continue reading
GB beat Brazil on National Paralympic Day
GB defeat Brazil in London on National Paralympic Day Great Britain’s para team defeated Brazil 3-1 at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Saturday (September... Continue reading
Para GB stars prepare at Czech Open
GB PLAYERS WARM UP FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CZECH OPEN Paralympic medalist Jane Campbell, who won a bronze medal in London in the class 1-3... Continue reading
Knight rides high at Hunts 2 star
KNIGHT RIDES HIGH AT HUNTS 2 STAR The 2nd Urban & Civic Hunts 2 Star Table Tennis Championship sponsored by Topspin Sports took place on... Continue reading
Tight semi-finals light up Leicestershire Elbow Tankard
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION The Leicester Table Tennis League’s summer competition for the Elbow Tankard could not have had two closer semi final matches without... Continue reading
Jenkins and Ho power to Bribar Guildford GP titles
Men’s Singles Ryan Jenkins picked up his second Grand Prix win of the season and staked an early claim as the title favourite for the... Continue reading
Wheeler shines at Bribar Guildford GP
Men’s Band 1 Scottish cadet Chris Wheeler picked up his second Men’s Band 1 title after a scintillating performance at the Bribar Guildford Grand Prix.... Continue reading
GB take on Brazil for National Paralympic Day
London 2012 Paralympic medallists Will Bayley and Aaron McKibbin together with Kim Daybell and Ashley Facey-Thompson are among the GB athletes to compete at The... Continue reading
Former international and agent Ken Stanley passes away
Former England international Ken Stanley recently passed away at the age of 91 after successful careers as a football agent, RAF instructor and table tennis... Continue reading
Bribar Guildford GP Draw available
The draw for the Bribar Guildford Grand Prix is now available online with a record entry of 161 players expected at the Guildford Spectrum this... Continue reading
Seven set for WCPP at Alexandra Palace
The race for qualification to the World Championships of Ping Pong at Alexandra Palace (January 4-5, 2013) is starting to take shape with the tickets... Continue reading
Fusion Women’s Team looking for players
Fusion Table Tennis Club’s Women’s team are looking for new players for their sides in British League Divisions 2 and 4. If you are interested... Continue reading
Europe call-up for Tin-Tin at World Cadet Challenge
England’s top cadet, Tin-Tin Ho, has been selected to represent Europe at the World Cadet Challenge, for the second consecutive year. Tin-Tin, who has just... Continue reading
Newsletter 1: August 2013
English Table Tennis Association Queensbury House, Havelock Road Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1HF To: Members of the English Table Tennis Association As the new Chairman... Continue reading
Dramatic WCPP win for Worallo
Staffordshire’s Paul Worallo secured his first win of the World Championships of Ping Pong Qualification Series after a dramatic final against Essex’s Joe Kennedy. Worallo,... Continue reading
Leicester Junior TTL grows once again
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Vaughan Allington and Mike Smith, the two organisers of the Leicester Development League are cock-a-hoop because it looks as thought this... Continue reading
Obituary: Norman Reeve
Norman Reeve died on Tuesday 27th August 2013. The funeral will be on Thursday 5th September 2013, 2pm at Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Middlesex... Continue reading
Joola Mini Cadet Open Champs Hungary 2014
The Hungarian Mini Cadet Open Championships will take place on January 3-5th, 2014 from Budapest. Entry forms for teams and individuals can be found below... Continue reading
British Paralympic Association wishes Special Olympics good luck
British Paralympic Association wishes Special Olympics good luck As the country prepares to celebrate the anniversary of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic... Continue reading
Important Junior and Cadet Masters eligibility news
Players hopeful of being involved in this season’s Junior and Cadet Masters must enter either the East Midlands 4* (September 21-22, 2013) or the Stockton... Continue reading
Warwickshire County Cadet Girls Training
Warwickshire County Cadet Girls Training On Friday 23rd August 2013, ten Warwickshire Cadet Girls came to Colebridge Table Tennis Club, Shirley for some pre-season training,... Continue reading
New deal for Joola Morpeth TTC
Morpeth TTC has now evolved into Joola Morpeth TTC. On behalf of the Club committee, John Payne was delighted to sign the 4 year deal... Continue reading
Rayne emerge as 2013 Central Essex Summer League Champs
Rayne emerge as 2013 Central Essex Summer League Champions Rayne (Kevin Gowlett, Ian Whiteside, Steve Pennell and Steve Kerns) became the 2013 Central Essex Summer... Continue reading
Div 1 team looking for players
York Gardens are looking for new players for their side in Division 1 for the coming season. If you are interested email either Wayne Matthews... Continue reading
Bishop Auckland celebrate Mars donation
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club, based in Bishop Auckland, Durham, is celebrating after receiving a £300 donation from the MARS Milk Fund. The club provides... Continue reading
Discussions for the Leicester TT League
There are still players around in the Leicester Table Tennis League who not only remember, but played in the halcyon days of the mid-1970s when... Continue reading
Pitchford denied by Sirucek double in Czech Rep
Liam Pitchford’s dreams of reaching his first-ever ITTF World Tour quarter-final were quashed when home hope Pavel Sirucek (wr 112) defeated the 20-year-old in the... Continue reading
Pitchford on course for career high in Czech Open
England no.1 Liam Pitchford equalled his best ITTF World Tour performance by reaching the last 16 of the Men’s Singles at the Czech Open. The... Continue reading
One week left to enter Bribar Guildford GP!
There is only one week left to enter the Bribar Guildford Grand Prix (Guildford Spectrum, September 7-8th, 2013) which is the first Southern Grand Prix... Continue reading
Ping! City Finales 2013
Summer is slowly drawing to a close and, unfortunately, that also means that Ping! 2013 is winding down across the country. However, there’s still one... Continue reading
Weald Club hosts free taster sessions
WEALD CLUB HOSTS FREE TABLE TENNIS TASTER SESSIONS The Weald TT Club are to host two free table tennis taster evenings in support of the... Continue reading
C4L Handbook
Change4Life Sports Clubs are quickly becoming a fantastic tool for schools to engage less active young people and retain their involvement in physical education and... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Elbow Tankard Latest (Aug 19th)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION There was no mercy for their Knighton Park clubmates when Park Keepers scaled new heights in Group B of the Leicester League’s... Continue reading
Jenkins reigns supreme at Tees Sport Liverpool GP
Men’s Singles Some things tend get better with age and ‘Grand Prix King’ Ryan Jenkins seems to be one of them after waltzing to the... Continue reading
Main secures top gong on Day 1 of Tees Sport Liverpool GP
Men’s Band 1 Scotland’s Calum Main took the main prize on the first day of the 2013-14 Grand Prix season by claiming the Men’s Band... Continue reading
Tin-Tin to challenge in Europe Top 10
English Cadet No.1, Tin-Tin Ho, has become the latest home-grown player to be selected for the Europe Youth Top 10 tournament, which takes place in... Continue reading
Williams retains Halifax Vets Open
WILLIAMS RETAINS HALIFAX VETERANS OPEN England number 3 ranked veteran Keith Williams retained the Men’s Singles at the 11th Halifax Summer Veterans Open Championships played... Continue reading
Beckham gives support to School Games players
Former England Captain, David Beckham, has given his support to the players ready to compete at the 2013 Sainsbury’s School Games in his role as... Continue reading
Doran takes WCPP Qualifying win
2012 World Championship of Ping Pong semi-finalist, Chris Doran, maintained his form in the hard bat form of the game with another exceptional performance as... Continue reading
Tees Sport Liverpool GP Draw online
The draw for the first tournament of the 2013-14 season, the Tees Sport Liverpool Grand Prix at the Lifestyles Tennis Centre, is now available here.... Continue reading
Drinkhall and Parker tie the knot in Addlestone
Four-time English National Senior Men’s Champion, Paul Drinkhall, and twice English National Senior Women’s Champion, Joanna Parker, married at the Holy Family Church in Addlestone... Continue reading
Table tennis shines at BBC Get Inspired weekend
The BBC’s ‘Get Inspired’ campaign recently hosted the Family Sport Festival at MediaCity Headquarters in Salford where table tennis proved extremely popular among members of the public.... Continue reading
First-ever Plymouth Woolwell Open report
On Sunday 11th August the 1st ever Plymouth Junior Open table tennis tournament took place at the brand new English Table Tennis Association and Eggbuckland... Continue reading
Tickets available for 2013 Sainsbury’s School Games
Tickets are now available for the eighth edition of the Sainsbury’s School Games, which is being held at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, September... Continue reading
StreetGames Multi Sport Festival at Copper Box
More than 2,000 young people from StreetGames initiatives have been invited to the Multi Sport Festival on Thursday August 15, 2013. StreetGames is a sports... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Elbow Tankard latest (12th August)
The format of the Elbow Tankard, the Leicester League’s summer competition, with twenty games altogether and the four doubles right in the middle, means the... Continue reading
Bosi resigns from ETTU Presidency
Stefano Bosi has announced today his decision to resign from the ETTU Presidency with immediate effect. The Italian, 58, has been in office since 1996.... Continue reading
National Team and ELCC Champions Archive
Detailed records have now been collated of the results of the Wilmott Cup, JM Rose Bowl, Carter Cup and Bromfield trophy that date right back... Continue reading
Fourth ETTA Summer Camp from Lilleshall
The fourth ETTA Summer Camp took place at Lilleshall National Sports Centre from August 3-6, 2013. Four players from each Region (two boys, two girls) were... Continue reading
ETTA and Burridge agree trophy deal
The English Table Tennis Association has announced its new official trophy supplier, Burridge Ltd, on a three-year deal. The agreement, subject to a review after... Continue reading
Apache Ping Pong in Afghanistan!
As if any further illustration was required, the RAF are displaying their own ‘Apache Ping Pong’ – taking the idea of table tennis as a... Continue reading
Clacton & District New season line-up
THE NEW SEASON There will be thirty-nine teams competing in the 2013/14 season in the Clacton and District League. This is one less than last... Continue reading
Pink Pong joins forces with Cancer Research UK
Pink Pong joins forces with Cancer Research UK Pink Pong, a table tennis fundraising group based in Plymouth, have teamed up with Cancer Research UK to continue... Continue reading
Record number of girls attend Cooke & Deaton Camp
A record number of female players have taken part in a long-running table tennis summer school. The course, run by former England international Alan Cooke... Continue reading
ETTA and Butterfly join forces in new four-year deal
ETTA and Butterfly join forces in new four-year deal The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) has announced a new four-year sponsorship agreement with the world’s... Continue reading
Closure of Ron Crayden Memorial Fund
Closure of Ron Crayden Memorial Fund (2000 club) Due to the reduced number of subscriptions it has been decided to close the Ron Crayden Memorial... Continue reading
Neale wins latest WCPP Qualification event
Denis Neale cruised to victory at the latest World Championships of Ping Pong Qualification event at BATTS after a series of comprehensive performances in the... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Elbow Tankard latest (26th July)
ELBOW TANKARD There were some particularly good performances in the latest batch of Leicester Table Tennis League’s Elbow Tankard results including six from six by... Continue reading
World-class equipment for sale from ETTA
World-class equipment for sale!! Fancy being the owner of some top quality tt equipment? Then look no further as the ETTA are looking to sell... Continue reading
Cawston causes shocks at London Academy 2*
Cawston Causes Some Shocks! There was an entry of 73 players for the recent London Academy 2 Star across Boys U11s, U13s, U15s and U18s... Continue reading
Brian Webb passes away
Brian Webb Brian Webb sadly died on 29th July 2013. Brian is a ETTA Vice-President and a former member of the Disciplinary Committee, Board of... Continue reading
Elmtree Excalibur win big in Central Essex Summer League
Elmtree Excalibur A – impressive winners in Central Essex Summer League Elmtree Excalibur A (Gary Cattermole and Peter Mynard) were this week’s big winners in... Continue reading
The future of English table tennis
The future of English table tennis changed direction at the weekend with a major shift in the structure of the decision-making process within the ETTA.... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Elbow Tankard latest (22nd July)
ELBOW TANKARD The Group B match between Abbots and Park Keepers in the Leicester Table Tennis League’s Elbow Tankard shows what this competition is all... Continue reading
Scunthorpe Prizefighter reduced entry fee
The Scunthorpe Prizefighter committee have decided to reduce the entry fee to £25 and prize fund accordingly for the first of their prizefighter tournament in... Continue reading
Former England Captain Miles passes away
Former England Captain Miles passes away Former England Women’s Captain Connie Miles (nee Oustainge) died peacefully in Felpham, West Sussex on July 27th 2013, aged... Continue reading
Olympians Pitchford and Parker win Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open
After months of preparation, liaising with players, suppliers and supporters of the K2 Sussex Open, the build team took to work Friday evening and transformed... Continue reading
Central Essex Summer League Report
Elmtree Excalibur A (Gary Cattermole and Peter Mynard) were this week’s big winners in the first division of the Central Essex Summer League. They beat... Continue reading
Don’t Miss Entrance to the 1st Grand Prix of the Season
Enter the Tees Sport Liverpool Grand Prix quickly as the closing date is Sunday 28th July 2013 The British Grand Prix season is back with... Continue reading
Doreen Stannard Appointed as ETTA President
Members of the ETTA have approved Doreen Stannard as its new President at the recent annual general meeting. Doreen has had a long association with... Continue reading
Honours agreed at the 2013 Annual General Meeting
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Alex Murdoch List of achievements include: Elected Chairman 2003 to date, Served on the Bedfordshire County TTA Committee for 17 years, Served... Continue reading
Fees for Individual Membership 2014/15
Player Licence Fees 2014/2015 Senior: £32 (includes £10 membership fee) Junior/Cadet: £16 (includes £5 membership fee) *Single Competition Licence Fee Senior: £10 Junior/Cadet: £5 *Required... Continue reading
ETTA Rule Changes 2013
The two main rule changes made at the 2013 AGM both concerned affiliation. The first introduced the principle of a “Membership Year”, which will run... Continue reading
Silver linings in European triple for Tin-Tin
England’s cadet star Tin-Tin Ho was unable to secure a first gold medal from the European Youth Championships but still returned with a trio of... Continue reading
Players announced for 2013 Sainsbury’s School Games
It’s time to get excited for the 2013 Sainsbury’s School Games as the players and coaches have been announced for the eighth edition of the... Continue reading
Silver disrupts Tin-Tin’s search for perfect hat-trick
Tin-Tin Ho took a major step towards securing England’s first-ever Cadet Girls’ Singles gold medal on Saturday despite narrowly missing out on the Mixed Doubles... Continue reading
Tin-Tin secures first medal at EYC
Fourteen-year-old Tin-Tin Ho secured the first English medal of the European Youth Championships 2013 (Ostrava, CZE) as her, and Czech partner Tomas Polansky, cruised into... Continue reading
England battles at European Youths
England’s cadet and junior players battled hard on the seventh day of the European Youth Championships as the might of Europe fought back on Thursday.... Continue reading
Bird recognised as Northants Shining Light
Northamptonshire Sport celebrated the one year anniversary of the Olympic torch passing through the county on Saturday 6th July, honouring a Northamptonshire ‘Shining Light’ sporting... Continue reading
Ping! Northants launched with Des Douglas
On Saturday 6th July local people of all ages and abilities took part in the launch of Ping! Northampton where ping pong tables will spring... Continue reading
Ping! in National Lottery Awards final
Innovative street table tennis project Ping! has made the final of the National Lottery Good Causes Sports Awards 2013 and is asking for your help... Continue reading
Magic McTiernan wins Dulwich 2*
Magic McTiernan: Thirty-seven players took part in the Tayo Situ Dulwich 2 Star on a very hot Saturday 6th July in Harris Girls School. There... Continue reading
Reynolds and Griffiths National Umpire success
Congratulations to Joshua Reynolds and Lyndon Griffiths who were both successful in the National Umpire examination held in London on Saturday 6 July. The National... Continue reading
Cadets close team events at EYC with victories
England’s campaigns in the team events at the European Youth Championships ended well with three wins out of three for the cadet boys and girls... Continue reading
Junior Boys seal team promotion at EYC
England’s Junior Boys sealed promotion at the 56th European Youth Championships with three consecutive knockout victories to return to the top level of European competition.... Continue reading
Charity TT event with Rowhedge TTC
Needing a table tennis fix over the summer months? There is a Charity Corporate Table Tennis Event for St Helena Hospice with the help of... Continue reading
Leicestershire TTA Elbow Tankard latest (15th July)
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION ELBOW TANKARD Parsons have powered their way to the top of Group C of the Leicester Table Tennis League’s Elbow Tankard... Continue reading
England step up to the EYC challenge
Three out of the four England sides at the European Youth Championships (Ostrava, CZE) advanced through to the play-off stages by winning their groups as... Continue reading
TT365 sponsors ‘best win’ at Tees Sport K2 Open
Sussex County Table Tennis Association is delighted to announce that TT365 have offered to sponsor the “best win” of the weekend at the Tees Sport... Continue reading
WheelPower In2 Sport Camp
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Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open Draw
The draw has been released for the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open in Crawley next weekend (20-21st July 2013) at the K2 Leisure Centre in... Continue reading
Halton TTC net national award
Halton Table Tennis Club has won a prestigious national honour at the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Community Sport and Recreation Awards. The club was presented with... Continue reading
London Youth Games report
Thirty-two London Boroughs competed against each other in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games. The competition is split between boys and girls with the qualifying... Continue reading
England’s youth ready to take on Europe
As the England cricketers begin their battle for an Ashes accomplishment, so the English table tennis youngsters start their journey towards potential medal success at... Continue reading
Gerflor Taraflex in use at Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open
The Sussex CTTA is delighted to announce that it will be using Gerflor Taraflex professional flooring on 3 show courts at the Tees Sport K2... Continue reading
Join IOC Young Reporters Programme for 2014
The International Olympic Committee has announced that the second cycle for the IOC Young Reporters Programme, a sports journalism training programme will be run during the... Continue reading
ETTU Coaches Conference 13-15 December 2013
Table Tennis Wales and the European Table Tennis Union are happy to welcome coaches to Cardiff this December for the ETTU Coaches Conference at the... Continue reading
Stokes victorious in first WCPP Qualifier
Stokes denies Neale in Qualifier Classic Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sports World Championship of Ping Pong Series exploded into action at the first qualifier event and... Continue reading
Summer Camp at Bristol Academy
Summer Table Tennis Training Camp @ Bristol Academy 22nd & 23rd July 2013 Bristol Table Tennis Academy Club will be running another Training Camp this... Continue reading
Cippenham double for Shristi and Sam
Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival (22-23.6.13) U12 Double from Cippenham for Shristi and Sam The weekend of 22/23 June saw an enormously successful Cippenham Young... Continue reading
Plastic balls production update
The ITTF have announced an update on the progress of plastic balls that are set to replace celluloid balls next year. Although there have been... Continue reading
Leicester TTL Elbow Tankard
Fifteen teams entered the Elbow Tankard, Leicester Table Tennis League’s summer handicap competition, nicely split into three groups of five. The handicaps are based on Leicester’s... Continue reading
England double up at Senior Schools’ Champs
England’s School sides once again impressed at the recent Senior Schools’ Championships on the Isle of Man. The combined English teams and individuals secured nine... Continue reading
Salifou victorious ahead of Sussex bow
Abdel-Kader Salifou the number 3 seed in the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open returns to France from the World Pro Tour event in Morocco victorious... Continue reading
Vote Wetherill in ESPN awards
Great Britain’s David Wetherill has found himself in the limelight once again by earning a nomination in the last 16 of the ESPN ESPY (Excellence... Continue reading
Seventh Sussex Junior 2* comes to a close
A smaller no. of entrants (43) took part in the seventh Sussex Junior 2 Star of the Season 2012-13 at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley on... Continue reading
Final Grand Prix Points 2012-13
The 2012-13 Grand Prix season’s points have been tallied up and the full lists are available now at the link below. A brief summary of... Continue reading
Doran and NTU nominated for BUCS awards
Nottingham Trent University table tennis players have been nominated for two British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Awards. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the... Continue reading
Inaugural Mini-Cadet Masters this weekend
Burton Uxbridge TTC will host the first-ever English National Mini-Cadet Masters this weekend as the best under-12s that the country has to offer go head-to-head.... Continue reading
2013 Jack Petchey Individual Finals Illuminate UEL
The third installment of the increasingly-popular Jack Petchey London Schools’ Table Tennis Individual Finals saw a huge increase in participants as children and adults alike... Continue reading
Szymanski addition to Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open
Former Polish doubles champion Filip Szymanski (No.7 Poland WR 242) is the last of the confirmed internationals to enter the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open.... Continue reading
Prizefighter entry opens on Monday
The Scunthorpe Prizefighter entry opens next Monday 1st July 2013 with just 32 players able to challenge for the £3250 prize fund on a first-come... Continue reading
One stop news shop at Table Tennis PRSS
If you’re a massive table tennis fan but don’t know where to catch all of the latest news, why not head to the Table Tennis... Continue reading
Silver again for Reece and Vicky
Five Oxford players took part in the Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival over the weekend of June 22/23. Most successful once again were youngsters Reece... Continue reading
Ping! the Public hits Clapham Common
Residents from the Wandsworth and Lambeth area will now be able to enjoy table tennis for free whenever they want thanks to the ETTA’s Ping!... Continue reading
Medal haul for NTU at European Champs
Medal haul for NTU at European Champs Nottingham Trent University’s table tennis team brought home three medals from the European University Table Tennis Championships held... Continue reading
AETTU Competition 2013
The 2013 competition for the Association of English Table Tennis Umpires (AETTU) took place at the Draycott and Long Eaton TTC over the weekend of... Continue reading
Talented Keighley players win trophies
At Haworth Hawks’ inaugural presentation evening last weekend, junior and adult players alike walked away clutching a shining array of shields and cups. The ceremony,... Continue reading
Band & Torkington to descend upon US Open
Nineteen-year-old product of the JTTA’s prodigious Appleby Academy, Josh Band, returns to the ITTF World Tour on 2nd July where he will be competing at... Continue reading
Leicestershire Rose Johnson Bowl
LEICESTERSHIRE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION ROSE JOHNSON BOWL The final of the Leicestershire County Table Tennis Association’s Rose Johnson Bowl, a four-a-side handicap competition in which... Continue reading
Wetherill joins Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open
Sussex CTTA is delighted to confirm that David Wetherill has entered the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open. David represented Britain at both the London and... Continue reading
Ambition UK success at Halton Regional TTC
Over 100 young people from 3 countries and 20 youth clubs made it to the Ambition UK National Table Tennis 2013 at the Halton Regional... Continue reading
Danbury win maiden Chelmsford KO Cup
Danbury win Open KO Cup for the first time Danbury won the 2013 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Open KO Cup. Their team of... Continue reading
Baggaley joins high-calibre K2 field
The Sussex CTTA is delighted to announce that Andrew Baggaley, 3 times English National champion and competitor at the London Olympics has entered the Tees... Continue reading
England prepares for the European Youths
As the summer approaches and the domestic table tennis season draws to a close, we look forward to the next major international tournament – the... Continue reading
New tables at Halifax TTC
Halifax Table Tennis Centre have updated their playing equipment after taking delivery of nine new tables as the Halifax Summer Veterans Open Championships approaches and... Continue reading
Grand farewell for ‘the Chief’ at Bounce
Former Chief Executive of the English Table Tennis Association, Richard Yule, was given a grand farewell at a surprise celebratory retirement party in Bounce, London.... Continue reading
English Leagues Cup Competition report
The finals of the English Leagues Cup Competition took place over the weekend of 15th/16th June 2013 at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough. The origins... Continue reading
Women wanted for Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open
A call for all women table tennis players to enter the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open. Events include women’s bands 1-4 on the Saturday plus... Continue reading
Hans Soova recognised in Queen’s Honours List
Yorkshire Table Tennis Coach Hans Soova has received a British Empire Medal in last Saturday’s Queen’s Honours List for the outstanding services to table tennis... Continue reading
APS confirms table tennis rise
The latest Active People’s Survey (APS) has provided further evidence that table tennis participation levels continue to be on the rise across the country. According... Continue reading
Knight joins growing Tees Sport K2 Sussex entry list
Darius Knight is the latest international player to enter the rapidly expanding Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open that takes place on the 2oth-21st July. Knight... Continue reading
Nottingham Trent ready to fly GB flag in Europe
Table tennis champions from Nottingham Trent University are set to represent Great Britain in the European University Table Tennis Championships in Turkey, from 19–22 June.... Continue reading
Devon Junior & Senior Championships
The Devon Junior and Senior Championships were played at Eggbuckland Community College last weekend and attracted a record entry for many years. The senior event... Continue reading
Vicky & Reece runners-up at Waterside
Vicky Coll and Reece Chamdal kept up their sparkling summer form at Southampton on Saturday, 15th June in the Waterside Junior Open. Reece won his... Continue reading
Important DBS change information
A number of important changes have been announced by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which will come into effect on 17th June 2013. Sports... Continue reading
Pitchford makes under-21 QF in China
Liam Pitchford was the sole Englishman on duty at the ITTF China Open with a self-funded entry to the super series event in Changchun. His... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Finals ready to grace new venue
The University of East London will play host to the third Jack Petchey Foundation London Schools’ Individual Finals as the cream of the crop of... Continue reading
Pang leads cadet success in Denmark
Hugo Pang led the English success at the recent Cadet 6 Nations in Denmark. Competing along sides such as Sweden, Germany and Netherlands, England were... Continue reading
ELCC titles set for new destinations
English Leagues Cup Competition Finals The finals of the English Leagues Cup Competition take place at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough this weekend, 15th and... Continue reading
WCPP Qualification extended
After the first qualification event for the 2014 World Championships of Ping Pong filled out it’s entry of 80 applicants (to be held 6th July),... Continue reading
Reece and Vicky into last four at Burton
Oxford sent a contingent of four players to compete in the 92-strong Uxbridge TTC Open, held at Burton-on-Trent (Derbyshire) on Sunday, 9th June. The two... Continue reading
Return of the King at Bribar Medway GP
Men’s Singles Welsh wizard Ryan Jenkins was back to his best at the Bribar Medway Grand Prix as he displayed devastating form to win the... Continue reading
Free Wheeler to maiden Bribar Medway GP title
Men’s Band 1 Christopher Wheeler impressed en route to his maiden Men’s Band 1 title at the Bribar Medway Grand Prix with a fine straight... Continue reading
Follow Bribar Medway GP this weekend!
It’s the final Grand Prix of the season with all the overall titles set to be handed out this weekend at the Bribar Medway Grand... Continue reading
ETTA agree new Chinese college deal
The English Table Tennis Association has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chengdu Table Tennis College which will allow English players to benefit from... Continue reading
BATTS spectrum of success
BATTS club has had plenty to celebrate in the last few weeks with success for players of all ages! Peter Radford, playing in the Over... Continue reading
Funding boost for Keighley table tennis
Players at Keighley Table Tennis and Recreation Centre are gaining the use of a new room thanks to funding from the council-run Keighley Area Coordinators... Continue reading
WCPP back again in 2014
It looks as though summer time is slowly returning to the British Isles, with a bit of luck, but it’s time to look ahead to... Continue reading
Big money awaits Scunthorpe Prizefighter
Prize fighter 32 players £3250 prize fund 8 groups of 4, every player goes through to a quarter final(you are guaranteed 4 matches, win 6... Continue reading
Oxon duo make last 16 at Nationals
Three Oxfordshire players took part in the English National Championships at Tipton Sports Academy over the weekend of June 1/2, having qualified as one of... Continue reading
Coach Licence & Bridging Announcement
At the April National Council meeting Table Tennis England’s Coaching & Performance department gave a presentation on the Coach Licence scheme and future of those coaches... Continue reading
Previous Champions litter U11-14 draw
For all the results of the weekend click here This year’s U11-14 National Championships contains all but one of the victorious individuals from 2012 as... Continue reading
D-day set for Bribar Medway GP
The British Grand Prix season is set to come to a dramatic close on the final weekend at the Bribar Medway Grand Prix (8-9th June... Continue reading
Jim Beckley passes away
It is with deep sadness that the English Table Tennis Association announce the death of Jim Beckley at 75 years old. Mr Beckley had been... Continue reading
Table tennis promoted in IOC funding
After the success of table tennis at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has promoted table tennis to the third group... Continue reading
Davies leads further GB medals in Germany
Welshman Rob Davies followed up his bronze medal in the singles in Slovenia with a silver medal in the men’s class 1 singles at the... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool 4* Results
131 Junior and cadet players from afar afield as London and Scotland recently attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star held at Blackpool Sports Centre,... Continue reading
Sussex Open update
Last year’s runner up at the Sussex Open Chris Doran has now confirmed his entry to the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open on the 20th... Continue reading
Coach Licence Application Form
Coach Licence Application Form (PDF) Please note that both sides of the application form MUST be completed by applicants, if the entire form is not... Continue reading
Inspired Rumgay reigns at Bribar London GP
Men’s Singles Gavin Rumgay secured one of his greatest Grand Prix crowns at the Redbridge Sports Centre after excelling over a series of high-octane Men’s... Continue reading
Doubles final for Tin-Tin in Poland
Tin-Tin Ho was once again the star of the England squad at the Polish Open in Wladyslawowo. The senior international was a joint top performer... Continue reading
Majestic Maguire leads the way at Bribar London GP
Men’s Band 1 Ireland’s Gavin Maguire was the deserved winner of the Men’s Band 1 at the Bribar London Grand Prix after powering past the... Continue reading
Quartet set for China training
Four of England’s most talented youngsters will be heading to China this summer for a month-long training camp where they will benefit from the world’s... Continue reading
Three medals for GB in Slovakia
THREE MEDALS FOR GB IN SLOVAKIA Paralympic bronze medalist Paul Davies took a silver medal today in the class 1 men’s singles at the Slovakian... Continue reading
Yule receives ITTF Merit Award
The English Table Tennis Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Yule, has been recognised for his long and glittering career in table tennis with the International Table... Continue reading
Joe top tyro at Bournemouth
Joe top tyro at Bournemouth 12 year-old Joe McKenna-Jones (Kidlington Forum) gained his first Open tournament success in the Bournemouth Cadet (Under 15) event on... Continue reading
Bayley bidding for third gold in Slovakia
BAYLEY BIDS FOR THIRD GOLD IN SLOVAKIA Paralympic silver medalist Will Bayley will be bidding to win his third gold medal of 2013 when he... Continue reading
Matuzevicius victorious at Sussex Series 2*
Matuzevicius Vicious in Victory: 65 players competed in the Sussex Series 2 Star on Saturday 18th May at the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill. Junior... Continue reading
Bribar Medway GP entry extended
The entry closing date for the Bribar Medway Grand Prix has been extended to this Wednesday 22nd May to allow you extra time to join... Continue reading
Inter-Spinal Unit Games report
26th Inter-Spinal Unit Games Report 16th-18th April 2013, Stoke Mandeville This week 80 newly-injured spinal patients from the 13 spinal units across the UK competed... Continue reading
Many medals for London Academy
Many Medals For London Academy! It was decided to run this event only a week before it happened, due to the fact that there were... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Final Averages
Final Averages At the end of the 2012/2013 Clacton and District Table Tennis League season, the final averages are here (qualification : 7 matches and... Continue reading
Westminster Girls Table Tennis Achievers
Several years ago the City of Westminster College did not even have the equipment required to play table tennis. On March 23rd this year the... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Preview
Alec Ward Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive – 18/19 May 2013. The Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star re-emerges this... Continue reading
Curtain called on England’s campaign at Worlds
England’s campaign at the 2013 World Championships came to a close with Andrew Baggaley and Daniel Reed’s Men’s Doubles defeat to the Chinese pair of... Continue reading
Reigning Champ Rumgay enters K2 Open
The defending Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open champion Gavin Rumgay has thrown his hat into the ring to compete with the UK’s best players at... Continue reading
Sharara re-elected as ITTF President
Mr. Adham SHARARA (CAN) has been elected as the International Table Tennis President today at the 2013 ITTF Annual General Meeting in Paris, France. He... Continue reading
Debut Grand Prix win for Emran
Debut Grand Prix Win For Emran: There were less participants in the Grand Prix on the Sunday, than on the Saturday, so a non-ranking mainly... Continue reading
Reed unbeaten in positive Worlds start
Daniel Reed remained unbeaten throughout the first two days of the Liebherr 2013 World Championships in Paris, France as he advanced through to the main... Continue reading
Record high Bribar London GP Draw
This year’s penultimate British Grand Prix event, the Bribar London GP, has seen the highest entry in three years with over 200 players to descend... Continue reading
Achampong Champion in Sussex
Champion Achampong Men’s Band 1: This consisted of a group of four and a group of five. Emran Hussain (E) the top seed, won the... Continue reading
Squad selection for Cadet 6 Nations in Denmark
England’s squad for the Cadet 6 Nations in Denmark has been selected with Marcus Giles, Luke Savill, Alec Ward and Hugo Pang leading the way... Continue reading
GB strikes gold again in Slovenia
GB STRIKES GOLD AGAIN IN SLOVENIA The GB Para Table Tennis Team completed a successful trip to the Slovenian Open with four medals in the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Keith Cullen double gives Hatfield Peverel the edge A strong Hatfield Peverel D side of Dave Carter, Ray Eldridge and Keith Cullen are through to the... Continue reading
Cippenham 5×2 Open results
Cippenham Five by Two Cadet and Under-13 1-Star Open (20.4.13) Stewart and Vydelingum take the titles A small entry for the annual Cippenham Five by... Continue reading
Clacton Handicap Knock-out Cup win for Cougars
Cougars Victorious In the final match of the 2013 Clacton and District League season, Nomads Cougars crowned an exceptional year by winning the Handicap Knock-Out... Continue reading
2013 World Championship selected draws
The draw for the Liebherr 2013 World Championships in Paris and there’s a boost for the English fans as both Andrew Baggaley and Daniel Reed... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star Draw
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 18/19 May 2013 Click here for the draw for the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star taking place at Blackpool Sports... Continue reading
Drinkhall ruled out of Worlds
Four-time English National Champion Paul Drinkhall has been ruled out of the Liebherr 2013 World Table Tennis Championships in Paris, France. The 23-year-old, who recently lost... Continue reading
Dual silvers close Commonwealths for England
England’s players won three more medals on the final day of action at the Commonwealth Championships with the overall haul rising to five (three silver,... Continue reading
Bayley wins gold as GB shine in Slovenia
Paralympic silver medalist Will Bayley won his second gold medal of 2013 with a battling performance in the men’s Class 7 event in the Slovenian... Continue reading
Doubles medals assured for super six
England’s players assured themselves of three more medals at the Commonwealth Championships with superb team play in the doubles events. The pairings of Sam Walker/Chris... Continue reading
New opportunity at SGS College
New Opportunity at SGS College (Formerly Filton). ‘Fast Track Degree together with Table Tennis Academy’ Starting Sept 2013 SGS College in partnership with the University... Continue reading
Teens ready to set the Worlds alight
England’s teenage duo of Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker are ready to set the World Championships alight after setting the benchmark for English table tennis... Continue reading
Commonwealth Championships Update
Wednesday’s play in the 19th Commonwealth Championships was tinged with disappointment for the English players as none of the mixed doubles pairings were able to... Continue reading
Pitchford newest addition to K2 entry
Sussex County TTA are pleased to update the Table Tennis community with the addition of Liam Pitchford, Kazeem Adeleke, Lewis Gray and Liam McTiernan to... Continue reading
Lawrence becomes Kent’s youngest Champion at 15
Dan Lawrence becomes the youngest Kent Men’s Singles Champion at 15 Fifteen-year-old Dan Lawrence from Tonbridge became the youngest ever Kent Closed Men’s Singles Champion... Continue reading
Girls earn silver in Commonwealths
Despite their best efforts, England’s women’s team were unable to cause a shock in the final of the team event in New Delhi as Singapore... Continue reading
Equipment donation success
As you may have seen before, the English Table Tennis Association offered up many items of table tennis equipment, free of charge, during a May... Continue reading
Junior & Cadet selections for Polish Open
England have selected a strong side for the Polish Junior & Cadet Open (22-26th May) with Sam Walker completing a busy month by travelling from... Continue reading
Knighton Park TTC Championships
KNIGHTON PARK TABLE TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS A veritable feast of good table tennis on Finals Night so ably organised by Club Secretary, Gordon Sanders, once... Continue reading
Oxford Invitation Tournament 2013
Oxford Invitation Tournament 2013 The Oxford Invitation event on May 5th saw eight hours of intense play at Kidlington Forum. The Ladies’ singles groups were... Continue reading
Women secure final spot while men claim bronze
England’s women have made the team final which will be played Wednesday at roughly 09:30am GMT. After first stage wins over New Zealand and Wales,... Continue reading
Trott & Bartram reign at Crawley 2*
U11s: The format was two player teams playing all four possible singles matches. CL Topspin (Chamika Weerasinghe and Liam Smith both from Kent) went through... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Veterans KO Cup semi-finals both decided by narrowest possible margins. The Veterans KO Cup semi-finals in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League produced two... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Final tables
BROTHERHOOD YOUNGSTERS TAKE TOP SPOT In the last week of the season Brotherhood J are confirmed as the new champions of Division Three of the... Continue reading
Excellent results from Jack Petchey year 2 survey
The Jack Petchey London Schools’ Indoor Table Donation Scheme has yet again produced some impressive results after the second year of table tennis provision in... Continue reading
Doran & Walker set for Commonwealths chance
England’s Commonwealth Championships squad landed in India early on Friday morning ahead of the tournament’s beginning on Sunday. With the selectors unable to call upon... Continue reading
Former Chairman John Prean passes away
Former Chairman of the ETTA and of the Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association, John Prean, sadly passed away this week. Mr Prean, born in... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Indoor Table Donation 2013
The Jack Petchey 2013 indoor table tennis table donation scheme is now open! Secondary schools in London can apply to receive free table tennis tables... Continue reading
Wilmott Cup & JM Rose Bowl zonal results
Wilmott Cup and JM Rose Bowl – Zonal Round Results The zonal rounds for the senior competitions took place on Saturday, 27th April 2013, at... Continue reading
Denyer undefeated at Dulwich 2*
Denyer Undefeated U11s: Fifty-one players contested the Dulwich Junior 2 Star in March. The U11s was a round robin group of five players. Kai Ghazi-Timms... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Closed Report
Three stars shine bright Kevin Gowlett, Gill Locke and James Denyer were the stars of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s 2013 Closed Championships... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Gary Young scores his second hat-trick of the season against Maldon A Elmtree Excalibur A have made a strong finish to the season in the... Continue reading
Herts and Dorset set for Veterans Premier
HERTFORDSHIRE AND DORSET SET FOR VETERANS PREMIER With the Veteran’s Premier Division saying goodbye to Cleveland and Kent for at least a season, the outcome... Continue reading
Progress & Urban promoted to Premier
Greenhouse Progress and Urban are promoted to the Premier Division Greenhouse Progress, with an all star line-up of Po Huang “Barry” Chen, Jason Sugrue, Igor... Continue reading
Eastern region wins Regional Squad Championships 2013
Regional Squad Champions 2013 – Eastern On the 21st April the annual Regional Squad Championships took place in Doncaster at the Dome. The event see’s... Continue reading
Revised squad for Commonwealth Championships
The England team selected for the upcoming Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in New Delhi, India has unfortunately witnessed some changes. Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall... Continue reading
‘True Gent’ Les Jones passes away
THE table tennis community in Wirral is mourning the loss of Les Jones. Les dedicated over forty years of his life to table tennis on... Continue reading
Lower Galilee TTC Training Camp (ISR)
We are a leading youth (ages 10-17) TT club in Israel located in a nice countryside near the Sea Of Galilee. We have a very... Continue reading
Andros Kids Open 2013
The most important information of the 24. Andro Kids Open in summary: Date: 30 August – 1 September 2013 Start of tournament: 30/08/2013 at 10.00... Continue reading
Election of Vice-Chairs for 2013-14
ELECTION of ETTA VICE-CHAIRMEN for ADMINISTRATIVE YEAR 2013/14 At the meeting of National Council held 13th April 2013, the following Vice-Chairmen were elected: Department ‘A’:... Continue reading
Free of charge table tennis equipment!
May Bank holiday bonanza – Top quality TT equipment free of charge, yes free of charge, – one careful owner – as used by World... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4* entry open!
Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star – 18/19 May 2013 After an absence of seven years the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star returns to the tournament... Continue reading
Final call for Bribar London GP
The Bribar London Grand Prix is a month away (May 25-26th) but the closing date is next week, so it’s time to get off your... Continue reading
Poly balls to replace celluloid in 2014
Table tennis is used to changing equipment (bats, rubbers, sponges etc) and the ITTF has announced this week that, from July 2014 onward, there will... Continue reading
Butterfly Schools Individual results
BUTTERFLY SCHOOLS’ INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The English Schools’ Table Tennis Association’s 40th Individual Championships were celebrated in style at The Doncaster Dome on Saturday 20th April... Continue reading
Helshan becomes schoolboy champion
HELSHAN NATIONAL UNDER 16 SCHOOLBOY CHAMPION Sixteen-year-old Helshan Weerasinghe from Tonbridge and a pupil of The Judd School, was a comfortable winner of the under... Continue reading
Trio bounce back to Cadet Premier Division
Yorkshire, Warwickshire & Surrey promoted to Cadet Premier Division Cadets County Championship As the Cadets Premier Division says goodbye to relegated Glamorgan, Kent and Leicestershire,... Continue reading
Extra sponsorship for Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open
Sussex County TTA are pleased to announce that we have received further sponsorship of £500 from Heritage Oil which will be added to the Tees... Continue reading
Clacton Closed Championships 2013 preview
CLACTON CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 PREVIEW The Clacton and District League’s Closed Championships, sponsored by Paul Newbould Planning and Building Design Services, take place this weekend... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (21st April)
Fight to the finish in Division Two In a top-of-the-table clash in Division Two of the Clacton and District League, Brotherhood D and Lawford battled... Continue reading
Table tennis players to benefit from GSF funding
This year, 31 talented young table tennis players from across the UK are set to benefit from a £750,000 award pot – thanks to the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Writtle A well beaten by ECC B It wasn’t a good week for the two leading teams in Division One of the Chelmsford & District... Continue reading
Rose Johnson Bowl results
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION The Rose Johnson Bowl, a 4-a-side handicap event organised by the Leicestershire County Table Tennis Association in which every point counts,... Continue reading
Blagbrough wins senior Basingstoke Closed title
Amy takes senior ladies title at 13 years old Amy Blagbrough of Aldworth TTC, currently ranked fourth in England for her age group, took her... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (14th April)
It’s tight at the top It’s tight at the top of Division Three of the Clacton and District League with the Brotherhood I and J... Continue reading
Mick Strode recovery update
Mick Strode’s Recovery As most of you know, Mick had a stroke a few weeks ago and is now home and recovering. He has around... Continue reading
Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships
This is a very busy period for the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association with the memories still lingering from the Butterfly Schools’ Team Finals played... Continue reading
Table Tennis Aired on Sunday Brunch
Yesterday (14th April) former Olympian Matthew Syed and English Junior No.3 Helshan Weerasinghe were on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. You can still see them at... Continue reading
Doran takes charge at Tees Sport Blackpool GP
Men’s Singles: Chris Doran took a big step towards claiming the overall Grand Prix crown by winning the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix and taking... Continue reading
Main man at Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix
Men’s Band 1: Fifth seed Richard Main upset the odds to take home the Men’s Band 1 title from the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix.... Continue reading
British Primary Schools International Results
Victories for England and Ireland Teams from England, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Scotland and Wales joined the host Ireland for the British Primary Schools’... Continue reading
Tin-Tin No.1 in Europe
England’s star cadet Tin-Tin Ho has reached the top of the European Cadet rankings for the first time this April. The 14-year-old from Paddington overtook... Continue reading
Leon’s World of Magic with David Wetherill
Young magician (and table tennis player) Leon Thomson has once again produced the goods with his latest mix of magic and table tennis when he... Continue reading
Rumgay dominates Britannia Suffolk GP
The Britannia Suffolk Grand Prix third series (7th April) King Gavin Rumgay still dominates the series! A record 28 players attended the third event of... Continue reading
Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open entry launched
Sussex County TTA launch their entry form for the Tees Sport K2 Sussex Open being played 20th & 21st July 2013. With sponsorship from Tees... Continue reading
Field confirmed for Hardbat Tour event
Sixty-four players will take part in the Draycott Hardbat tournament as part of the European Tour that begins in the East Midlands on April 27th.... Continue reading
New sessions at Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club is now running new sessions thanks to funding from Sportivate. The club is has new sessions on a Sunday afternoon,... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Simon Webber hits top form for ECC B Bottom side ECC B have shown considerable improvement in recent weeks in the first division of the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (7th April)
Nomads teams win through to final For the first-time ever, the Handicap Knock-Out Cup Final will be an all-Nomads affair with Division One strugglers Nomads... Continue reading
Walker unstoppable as England pick up titles
Sam Walker moved up to third in the ITTF World Junior Circuit standings with a comprehensive performance at the Malta Junior & Cadet Open in... Continue reading
Necula helps Aerobic TT reach new level
Aerobic Table Tennis is very excited to announce our new face of Aerobic Table Tennis, the Romanian International player Iulia Necula. Necula is an ex-Olympian,... Continue reading
Fusion X: Multi Sport Satellite Session
Team GB hockey star and London 2012 bronze medallist, Hannah MacLeod, [Friday 15 March] joined 23 young people at Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Birmingham... Continue reading
NatWest Jersey GP wins for Doran & Loveridge
The sun shone down on FB Fields, St. Clement in Jersey and the temperature rose as the Men’s and Women’s Singles progressed through the group stages.... Continue reading
NatWest Jersey GP Saturday Bands
Day 2 of the NatWest Open Table Tennis saw the Banded events where players are put into divisions of ability according to their ranking points.... Continue reading
NatWest Jersey GP Friday Teams
The Geoff Reed Centre at FB Fields St. Clement in Jersey was packed to the gunnels from 8:30 in the morning with competitors, supporters and... Continue reading
Table Tennis England Online Guidelines
Below you will find the Table Tennis England guidelines over the use of social media, with more specific guidelines for players, coaches and officials over the use... Continue reading
Strong field set for Britannia GP
Table tennis fever is again with us for Sunday the 7th of April for the season’s third Britannia Suffolk Grand Prix – an ETTA ranking... Continue reading
Results of the Leicestershire Closed
LEICESTERSHIRE CLOSED Knighton Park’s Adam Cross was the most successful player from the point of view of events won in the Leicestershire Closed Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (31st Mar)
Almost there Nomads Panthers are almost there. This week in Division One of the Clacton and District League the Panthers beat fourth-placed Walton A 10-0,... Continue reading
Six year old wins Nottingham District Table Tennis Tournament
Connor Green is only six years old and has been playing table tennis for just over a year, yet he has become the youngest person... Continue reading
Lucas and Cattermole on top form for Elmtree Graphics B
Elmtree Graphics B were the week’s big winners in division one of the Chelmsford &District Table Tennis League. Paul Lucas and Gary Cattermole were both... Continue reading
Easter Holiday Junior Camps & Sports Fundays
Held at Chalfont St. Giles Tennis Club Camp 1: Tuesday 2nd April-Friday 5th April, 9.30-11am Camp 2: Monday 8th April–Thursday 11th April, 9.30-11am Plenty of... Continue reading
Brighton Championships 2013
The Brighton Championships again took place at the Bevendean County Primary School on Sunday, 24th March. Forty-eight players entered the competition including five ladies and... Continue reading
Another county title for Yorkshire
ANOTHER COUNTY TITLE FOR YORKSHIRE Following on after the success of their veteran first team, who recently won the Veterans Premier Division, Yorkshire’s over 60’s... Continue reading
Seasiders cancelled
The Seasiders 2* events at OLOP TTC (scheduled for 14th April and 12th May) have been cancelled by the organiser. If you have already entered... Continue reading
Eger (Hungary) training camps available
TTCampsEger are now proud to offer Professional International Table Tennis Training Camps all throughout the year in Hungary, Eger. Camps are held in the popular... Continue reading
Jack Petchey funds third year of table tennis programme
The English Table Tennis Association have received a generous funding boost from the Jack Petchey Foundation, which allows for the continuation, and expansion, of their... Continue reading
Pubwatch scheme launches this weekend
How far would you go to play table tennis in your area? Members of The Horley & District Pubwatch Scheme have had to wait 16... Continue reading
7th NatWest Jersey Grand Prix draw
This weekend marks the Easter Holidays, and with it, the 7th NatWest Jersey Grand Prix. Located in one of the most idyllic locations on the... Continue reading
North East U11-14 Entry Update
For those looking to enter the North East Under 11-14 National Championships Regional Qualifiers, the entry has been extended to close of business tomorrow (Wednesday... Continue reading
Crawley 2* open to all ages
The Crawley 2 Star team event is open to all ages (U11s, U13s, U15s, U18s, Senior & Veteran). Book your place now! Mixed U11s 2-Player... Continue reading
BBAT are champions of the British League
B-Batt Pavilion sealed a British League double after their 6-2 win over Fusion. B-Batt knew victory would be enough to confirm the title after a... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (24th Mar)
Baines inspires Brotherhood Brian Baines may be the League’s longest-serving player and somewhat less mobile than he was thirty years ago but he continues to... Continue reading
Butterfly National School Team Finals results
BUTTERFLY NATIONAL SCHOOL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2013 In spite of the wintery weather conditions, teams from 20 counties fought their way through the snow to... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Rik James still amongst the League’s best players Former Chelmsford Mens Singles Champion Rik James is still very much in the top echelon of players... Continue reading
Senior British League – News and Updates
Team Ormesby – enjoying the warm-up time @BritishLeague Round Five Update B-BATT Pavilion are the Champions However, B-BATT didn’t have it all their own way... Continue reading
Charlotte Carey beats Sean Cullen in epic match
A stunning victory for Charlotte Carey over Sean Cullen sealed a shock 4-4 draw for bottom side Kingfisher over league leaders Sycamore. The ‘Princess of... Continue reading
Gavin Rumgay Interview @ British League
Gavin Rumgay admitted that he didn’t expect his side to get a result after their 4-4 draw with league leaders B-Batt Pavilion. Barrow’s number one... Continue reading
Lorestas Trumpauskas Chats with Matt Shaw
Lorestas Trumpauskas felt that his side should have left with more after Fusion’s 4-4 draw with Ormesby. Trumpauskas’ side led 4-3 going into the final... Continue reading
North Herts 2* win for Doran
Table Tennis – North Herts Banded 2* Open Grand Prix Over 60 competitors took part in the event which took place at Hitchin Boys Sports... Continue reading
SRA Sports Club Survey 2013
The Alliance wants to take your temperature As we bask in the success of London 2012, the Sport and Recreation Alliance is asking: “How ready... Continue reading
Omar King at London Academy 2*
Omar King of the Khassal: 101 players turned up to play the 2nd London Academy 2 Star. A new Banded format was tried out with... Continue reading
Universities Team Final Results from Leeds Met
British Universities Team Finals 19th/20th March at Leeds Metropolitan University British University teams play through the winter months in leagues based on area and playing... Continue reading
Reading triumph in National Cadet League
READING TRIUMPH @ CIPPENHAM NATIONAL CADET LEAGUE With only 12 tables available this season, the number of teams accepted for 2012-13 was restricted to 24.... Continue reading
Volunteer awards winners 2013
At the recent English Senior National Table Tennis Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on 1-3 March 2013, the winners of this year’s ETTA Volunteer awards... Continue reading
Senior British League – Preview
The British League season will come to a dazzling close as the Senior British League travels to Ormesby for the final weekend of the season.... Continue reading
Leicestershire promoted to Senior County Champs Premier
Leicestershire promoted to Premier Division Leicestershire Senior 1st team will be a welcome addition to the Senior Premier Division next season after they won a... Continue reading
Wilmott Cup & JM Rose Bowl entries closing soon
The closing date for entry to the Wilmott Cup and JM Rose Bowl is approaching fast (25th March 2013). Senior men and women must enter... Continue reading
Butterfly National Schools Team Championships this weekend
Twenty-nine schools have fought their way through County, Zone and Regional Finals to fill the 32 places in the Butterfly National School Team Championships. This... Continue reading
Debut season promise for Oxford cadets
Oxfordshire County Cadets show promise in first season After one victory over Worcestershire and a defeat against eventual champions Warwickshire, Oxon travelled to Essex, missing... Continue reading
Oxford Vets in pole position
Oxford Veterans in pole position – Oxford 7 Leamington 3 The Oxford Veterans’ team of Karl Bushell, Andy Misseldine and Alan Cherry cemented their place... Continue reading
Bumper British League Schedule this weekend
British League Premier Division action takes place this weekend (23/24th March 2013) at Ormesby Table Tennis Club, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 8PB. The third... Continue reading
Malta Junior & Cadet Open selections
The following players have been selected by the ETTA for the Malta Junior & Cadet Open from 4-7 April 2013: Junior Boys: Sam Walker, Helshan... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Schools’ Table Tennis Training Day
Teachers and young leaders from schools in London who have received indoor and outdoor tables through the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Table Tennis Table Donation... Continue reading
Oxford third in NCL
Oxford had to put out a very youthful Cadet side for the final series of NCL (S) matches, played at Cippenham on Sunday, March 17th.... Continue reading
Time running out for Tees Sport Blackpool GP
The closing date for the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix is Friday this week so it’s time to get yourself into gear and enter one... Continue reading
Only 1 week left to enter Britannia Suffolk GP
A tournament organised by the ETTA Eastern Region 2013 PremierClub of the Year. With only a couple of weeks left before the entry closing date... Continue reading
Half term training camp at Bristol Academy
Half Term Table Tennis Training Camp @ Bristol Academy 30-31st May 2013 Bristol Table Tennis Academy will be running yet another one of their extremely... Continue reading
Mick Strode recovering after stroke
Our friend, colleague, referee and umpire, Mick Strode, suffered a minor stroke last week and is presently in hospital. The good news is that Mick is... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Halling hat-trick leaves Hatfield Peverel A in control Division Two leaders Danbury D made it 13 wins out of 14 in what is turning out... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (17th Mar)
There’s life in the Lions Nomads Lions celebrated their first victory of the season in a vital Division One relegation clash with club-mates Nomads Jaguars,... Continue reading
British League Seminar – Have your say
The British League is under-going a review which may lead to change, some of which could be very fundamental. As part of this review we... Continue reading
Derby 4 star win for McTiernan
City of Derby Junior 4* Select Moorways Sports Centre, Derby 9th/10th March 2013 Entries were slow coming in this year perhaps due to the snow... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (10th Mar)
Juniors in the limelight The junior players of the Clacton and District League took the limelight this week, Sam Hume, Justin Reichart and Will Ovenden... Continue reading
Denyer and Crouchman make their mark
It was the two youngest players who impressed in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table League this week. Maldon B’s James Denyer... Continue reading
Men’s promotion dream crushed in Czech Rep
Any hopes the English men had of earning a dramatic promotion to the Championship Division of the European Championships were crushed by a determined Czech... Continue reading
Play-off contenders set in British League
With the competition completed in the 13 Regional Divisions the attention in the Senior British League turns to the Premier Division Play-Offs which take place... Continue reading
England face crunch Czech tie
England’s men face a massive tie in the Czech Republic on Tuesday night to earn promotion from the Challenge Division in the final round of... Continue reading
Medals shared around 6 Nations singles
Sunday saw the individuals finals of the 6 Nations event played at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, UCLAN in Preston, but there were a... Continue reading
Tin-Tin halted at semis in France
The respective 2012/13 Under 21s National Champions, Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker were unable to continue their blinding form after running into difficult matches during... Continue reading
England dominate 6 Nations teams
Alec Ward held his nerve in the final match of the day as England’s respective squads at the Junior & Cadet 6 Nations emerged with... Continue reading
CEO Richard Yule to Retire
Dear Members It is with regret I write to advise you that I have received and accepted notice of retirement from our Chief Executive, Richard... Continue reading
Basildon table tennis tournament report
More than 70 players contested Basildon Table Tennis tournament held at James Hornsby High School, Laindon Essex. On form John Monk won the men’s singles... Continue reading
Oxford v Cambridge annual table tennis match
Cambridge versus Oxford University is not all about the Boat Race. The two universities have been playing an annual table tennis match for many many... Continue reading
Junior & Cadet 6 Nations selections
The English selections for the upcoming Junior & Cadet 6 Nations tournament have been announced with a strong squad that is full of international experience.... Continue reading
Andros Kids Open (GER)
This summer the Andros Kids Open takes place in Leichtathletikhalle, Dusseldorf (Germany), with prizes worth €15.000! Details of the event are listed below while for... Continue reading
Walker & Le Fevre picked for Worlds
Sam Walker’s impressive run at the 2012/13 English Senior National Table Tennis Championships has earned him a place in the England squad for the World... Continue reading
Middlesex retain Senior County crown
Middlesex narrowly retain senior title In a thrilling second weekend of the County Championship Premier Division, reigning champions Middlesex just about hung on to their... Continue reading
National Junior League South report
NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE (South) 4th round: 02/03/13 Kidlington Girls Dominate In the absence of Kristelle Brook, it was left to Teisi Tamming, Chloe Yau and... Continue reading
New venue for Colchester Championships
NEW VENUE FOR COLCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIPS This year’s Colchester & District Table Tennis league Closed Tournament will be at a new venue, the Holmwood House School... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Gary Young wins his three games against the League leaders Writtle retained their lead in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (3rd March)
Reliable Paul sees ‘D’ team home If Brotherhood D end the season top of Division Two of the Clacton and District League, they may look... Continue reading
Pitchford & Sibley are 2013 National Champions
Liam Pitchford won his first-ever Men’s Singles title at the 54th English Senior National Championships at Ponds Forge on Sunday afternoon. The 19-year-old from Derbyshire... Continue reading
Pitchford seals maiden Nationals crown
Liam Pitchford won his first-ever Senior English Men’s Singles National Championship following a six-game win against four-times champion Paul Drinkhall. The final was full of... Continue reading
Sibley beats Parker in 7-game thriller
Kelly Sibley retained her English Women’s Singles National title after an absorbing seven-game final with great rival Joanna Parker which saw both players wear their... Continue reading
Pitchford & Drinkhall exact doubles revenge
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall exacted revenge for last year’s Men’s Doubles defeat by emerging victorious in a repeat of the 2012 final against Darius... Continue reading
Parker and Sibley race to fifth title
Joanna Parker and Kelly Sibley secured their fifth, and fourth consecutive, Women’s Doubles title after a straight games victory over the young pair of Jess... Continue reading
Drinkhall ends Walker’s run in semis
Paul Drinkhall finally ended Sam Walker’s incredible run at the 2012/13 English Senior National Championships after edging a monumental six-game contest. Walker’s talent can no... Continue reading
Sibley survives classic to reach final
Kelly Sibley won one of the most outstanding Women’s Singles semi-finals ever seen at the English National Championships after she battled past a courageous Karina... Continue reading
Vickers and Le Fevre overcome ‘family’ challenge
Emma Vickers and Karina Le Fevre carried their Women’s Singles title challenge past an unusual opponent as they made the semi-finals at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.... Continue reading
Defending Champions make steady progress
Defending Champions Daniel Reed and Darius Knight serenely advanced to the semi-finals of the Men’s Doubles late on Saturday night at Ponds Forge. Knight, who... Continue reading
Le Fevre survives scare as seeds progress
Karina Le Fevre survived an epic seven-game tussle with Maria Tsaptsinos to make the quarter-finals in the Women’s Singles. The third seed had to match... Continue reading
On-fire Walker upsets Reed
Sam Walker continued his rich vein of form to pull off the biggest shock in the Men’s Singles by knocking-out fourth seed Daniel Reed on... Continue reading
Knight & Sibley defend mixed title
Darius Knight and Kelly Sibley successfully defended their Mixed Doubles title from 2011/12 after a comprehensive final victory over the top seeds, Paul Drinkhall and... Continue reading
Walker claims maiden under 21s crown
Number 1 Junior Sam Walker won his maiden Men’s Under 21s title following a dramatic final victory over an inspired Richard Andrews. Walker, who had... Continue reading
Tin-Tin triumphs in classic final
Fourteen-year-old Tin-Tin Ho won the English Women’s Under 21s after an astonishing final victory over the unfortunate Yolanda King. It was King last year who... Continue reading
Trumpauskas seals title treble
Lorestas Trumpauskas completed a hat-trick of Veteran Men’s Singles wins with a victory over Stephen Horsfield on Friday night, but he had to work harder... Continue reading
Beck & O’Driscoll win Vets Doubles
Paul Beck and Mike O’Driscoll were the winners of the first National Championships title in 2013 as they wrapped up the Veteran’s Doubles in quick-fire... Continue reading
London Legacy lives on
The Olympics may have been over for six months now (it hardly seems that long), but the legacy of the London 2012 Games continues for... Continue reading
Derby Junior 4* Draw
The draw for the Derby Junior 4* is out, once again including the currently British-based Chinese junior girls Jiwen Xu and Yang Yi, who were... Continue reading
Pitchford ready for maiden Nationals title
Nineteen-year-old Liam Pitchford is aiming to secure his maiden Men’s Singles title at the 54th English Senior National Table Tennis Championships in Sheffield this weekend.... Continue reading
National Coach of the Year: Maria Ingles
It gives the ETTA great pleasure in announcing Maria Ingles as the deserved recipient of the National Coach of the Year award. Maria has been... Continue reading
National Young Coach of the Year: Ben Barlow
It gives the ETTA great pleasure in announcing Ben Barlow as the deserved recipient of the National Young Coach of the Year award. Ben is... Continue reading
King reaches quarters in Orebro
YOLANDA’S SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS Eighteen-year-old A Level student Yolanda King, a member of the Weald TTC, Cranbrook, put up about her best-ever international performance while... Continue reading
Andy Seward elected new Chairman
Following the biennial election of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer for Administrative Years 2013/14 and 2014/15, The English Table Tennis Association can officially announce that... Continue reading
Film star Les D’Arcy passes away
Veteran table tennis player and star of the Ping Pong film, Les D’Arcy has sadly passed away at the age of 91 earlier this month.... Continue reading
Trent dominate BUCS finals once more
Nottingham Trent University continued their recent dominance of the British Universities and Colleges Sport table tennis events with four titles out of five at the... Continue reading
Prize money rises at NatWest Jersey Open
PRIZE MONEY RISES AS ENTRIES FLOOD IN FOR 7th NATWEST JERSEY OPEN The entries this year are the highest ever at this stage in the... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
Two horse race for Division One The Colchester & District Table Tennis League Division One title race appears to be a straight fight between Tollgate... Continue reading
Outdoor success for Wood Green High School
In 1998 Wood Green High School decided to adopt table tennis as one of its focus sports and it hasn’t looked back since a grant... Continue reading
2013 Hardbat Season Begins
2013 Hardbat season We have some big things planned for the coming season, namely the first-ever European Hardbat Tour. As many of you already know,... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Danbury D take control in Division Two Division Two leaders Danbury D were the week’s big winners in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (24th Feb)
Tony turns up trumps Brotherhood E chalked up their second win of the season in Division Two of the Clacton and District League, a hard-fought... Continue reading
Giant-killer Pitchford hits personal best
Liam Pitchford dispelled any rumours about his fitness as he reached the last 16 in an ITTF World Tour event for the first time, just... Continue reading
Cardiff Grand Prix Results
The results from the Cardiff Grand Prix (26/27th January) are finally in and a summary of all the results can be found below. This included... Continue reading
Cheerless Swedish Open for juniors
There was little to cheer about for the four English juniors that travelled to Sweden for the Junior & Cadet Open as only Igor Morais... Continue reading
Midland League junior team report
Kidlington Forum TT Centre Leamington worthy winners, Oxford 3rd Leamington (Timmy Cooper, Lee Dorning, Solomon Hayes, Sam Weaving) were worthy winners in a very competitive... Continue reading
2012/13 Senior Nationals Draw
The draw has been released for the 54th English Senior National Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield (1-3rd March 2013). We analyse the contenders across the... Continue reading
U11-14 Nationals Exemption List
The Exemption List for the upcoming U11-14s National Championships is now available. With no Tin-Tin Ho this year, the girls’ singles could be open to... Continue reading
Town vs Gown report
Town vs Gown Cricket Schools Hall, University Sports Centre, Iffley Road The annual Town v Gown contests went the way of the Town Men’s teams,... Continue reading
Cadet Masters this weekend!
Tom Jarvis, Marcus Giles, Alec Ward and Luke Savill will once more battle it out for the honours at Burton Uxbridge with a new victor... Continue reading
ITTF journalist scholarships at 2013 WTTC
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is offering two (2) scholarships for journalists to attend the LIEBHERR 2013 World Table Tennis Championships in Paris from... Continue reading
Leicester Development League results
The results from this session have been combined with the results from the session on Saturday 8th December to decide the final League positions. KP6... Continue reading
Ping! shortlisted for award
Sport England funded table tennis project, Ping!, has been shortlisted for Sports Participation Event of the Year in the Sport Industry Awards 2013. Launched in 2010 in London,... Continue reading
English trio in Qatar Open draw
The Qatar Open begins tomorrow with England sending a squad of three across to Doha in one of the hottest locations on the ITTF World... Continue reading
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Yorkshire win Vets Premier County Champs
YORKSHIRE TAKE VETERANS PREMIER IN THRILLER Leading the County Championship Veterans’ Premier Division going into the second weekend, the White Rose County of Yorkshire once... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX MOVE CLEAR AT TOP OF DIVISION THREE Three further wins for the University of Essex saw them go twelve points clear at... Continue reading
Women’s British League Highlights
The Women’s British League completes its 25th season and yet again it has been another action packed year. We look forward to next year’s 25th... Continue reading
Table tennis breaks in the UK
Balata Sports specialises in tailor-made small group sports breaks, combining different sports, such as golf and table tennis, and often involving some coaching. Sometimes it’s... Continue reading
Butterfly National School Regional Finals approach
School teams prepare to bounce into action The weekend of the 23rd/24th February 2013 will see the Butterfly National School Team Championship Regional Finals played... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Worthington and Radford on top form for Writtle A First division leaders Writtle A had Kevin Worthington and Peter Radford on top form as they... Continue reading
Sycamore 1* entry open!
Sycamore are proud to annouce that we will be running our first Senior Mixed Tournament. This tournament will be held on Saturday 27th April, with the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (18th Feb)
Angela back to her best Brotherhood I are favourites to take the second promotion spot in Division Three of the Clacton and District League and... Continue reading
Doubles delight for Tin-Tin in Europe
Tin-Tin Ho brushed aside the disappointment of her cadet singles semi-final loss to win the cadet doubles title alongside Russian partner Maria Malanina in the... Continue reading
Team events over in Czech Open
The boys led the way in the team events at the Czech Open with Sam Walker once again excelling in Hodonin. In the group stages... Continue reading
Women’s British League – Updated throughout the weekend
The day has arrived for the final weekend of the 2013 Women’s British League season. The Doncaster Dome will be the home to 34 teams... Continue reading
Junior success for Walker and Ho in Hodonin
Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho both had excellent runs at the Czech Junior and Cadet Open as they reached their respective quarter-finals in Hodonin. Walker... Continue reading
Grand Prix Points 12-13
Updated: End of Season (June 27th 2013) Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Band 1 Women’s Band 1 Men’s Band 2 Women’s Band 2 Men’s Band... Continue reading
Paralympians take on Grantham Academy
GB Paralympians take on Grantham Table Tennis Academy In a day organised by Greg Baker for BTTAD and Alex Perry for Grantham College, GB Paralympians... Continue reading
Middlesex regain Junior Premier crown
MIDDLESEX REGAIN JUNIOR PREMIER CROWN Starting the weekend in second place behind Lincolnshire, former Champions Middlesex regained the title in a thrilling weekend’s action at... Continue reading
Westfield 1* entry extended
The Westfield 1* Tournament on Sunday 17th February has extended its closing date until Thursday 14th February. This is an U11/U13/Cadet/Junior competition being held at... Continue reading
Colchester League’s most prolific
When 2009 Men’s Champion Greg Green first visited the Colchester Closed Table Tennis Tournament as a spectator at the age of ten he was inspired... Continue reading
Commonwealth Championships squad announced
The English Table Tennis Association’s selection committee has picked a full-strength squad to head to the Commonwealth Championships in New Delhi, India 5-10th May 2013.... Continue reading
Obituary: Zhuang Zedong
The world of table tennis has lost one of it’s greatest stars as former three-time World Champion Zhuang Zedong (also known as Chuang Tse-Tung) has... Continue reading
East Sussex Schools Report
East Sussex Schools Table Tennis Competition 2013 100 players compete to play at national schools! St Leonards Academy hosted the annual East Sussex schools individuals... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Cattermole excels with superb hat-trick of wins Elmtree Excalibur B produced one of the bigger upsets of the season when they beat Bocking 7-3 in... Continue reading
North Herts GP entry extended
Entry for the North Herts Grand Prix has been extended to this Friday 15th February. Make sure you get your entry forms in to the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (10th Feb)
Jaguars make their mark Nomads Jaguars may be languishing at the bottom of Division One but they’re determined to make their mark in the Handicap... Continue reading
BBAT & Burton Uxbridge Victorious at Junior British League
BBAT 1 with Rosemary Ponting BBAT 1 were crowned the new champions on the Junior Boys British League after an enthralling weekend of table tennis.... Continue reading
Junior British League Preview
Aspirations will be achieved and despair shall be endured as the Junior British League heads into its final weekend of the season. Britain’s brightest starlets... Continue reading
England Men see off Bulgaria
Our England men’s team managed to overcome the Bulgarians, 3-1, in a tough Joola European Championships Qualification away fixture held in Sofia. The England squad... Continue reading
Britannia Suffolk GP cancelled
Regrettably the third Britannia Suffolk Grand Prix scheduled for this coming Sunday the 10th of February 13 has been cancelled. After encouraging numbers for the previous... Continue reading
Oxfordshire schools’ competition results
Oxfordshire Schools’ Competition a Great Success Despite having to cancel the original event owing to the snow, over eighty students from all parts of the... Continue reading
ITTF World Tour Qatar Open selections
A three-man squad has been announced for the ITTF World Tour Qatar Open 20 – 24th February 2013 including recent Tees Sport Doncaster Grand Prix... Continue reading
Haringey referee education course
This course is aimed at those who want to be able to deliver well organised tournaments. We urgently need to have new referees and to also... Continue reading
Yorkshire seminar for new umpires
The experience of most table tennis players with regard to umpiring is probably in local league matches where the primary function is to merely call out... Continue reading
National Cadet League triumph for Oxford
NATIONAL CADET LEAGUE – OXFORD MOVE UP TO 2ND We were back to full strength for the 3rd round of matches played on Saturday, 3rd... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Abbott and Sayer give Maldon A the edge against Writtle A The battle to win the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
SportsAid London Marathon Entry
Young British sports stars are giving everything to be the best they can be – what will you give? SportsAid has places remaining in their... Continue reading
French Junior & Cadet Open selections
Amy Humphreys has earned her first international call-up to represent England at the French Open where Tin-Tin Ho returns to defend her title. After impressing... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (3rd Feb)
Brotherhood break their duck It’s been a torrid time for Brotherhood G in their first season in Division Two of the Clacton and District League... Continue reading
Final Grand Prix Points 2013/14
Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Band 1 Women’s Band 1 Men’s Band 2 Women’s Band 2 Men’s Band 3 Women’s Band 3 Men’s Band 4... Continue reading
Enter 2013 European Vets Champs now!
EVC 2013 in Bremen: hurry up with your entry! The European Veteran Championships is taking entries now for the 2013 edition of the tournament, which... Continue reading
Reed wins maiden title at Tees Sport Doncaster GP
Men’s Singles: Danny Reed finally won his maiden Grand Prix title when he secured a tense 3-2 triumph over the experienced Mike O’Driscoll at the... Continue reading
Beerling keeps cool at Tees Sport Doncaster GP
Men’s Band 1: Steve Beerling justified his top seeding at the Tees Sport Doncaster Grand Prix by claiming the Men’s Band 1 title in confident... Continue reading
Have you entered the National Championships
Enter the Senior National Championships 2012/13 here! The 2012/13 Senior National Championships are now only a month away and if you haven’t entered already then... Continue reading
Knighton Park excel in Rose Bowl
Knighton Park Table Tennis Club teams in Leicester have been performing well in the Rose Johnson Bowl, a four-a-side handicap competition organised by the County Association... Continue reading
England set for Bulgaria test
England’s men will travel to Bulgaria next week as they hope to close in on a promotion-decider with the Czech Republic later this year in... Continue reading
Abbott regains Chelmsford title
Alex Abbott retains M&G Investments Mens Singles title Alex Abbott retained his M&G Investments Chelmsford Closed Table Tennis League Mens’ Singles title at Old Chelmsfordians... Continue reading
Find a table: Spotlight
The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) is proud to announce the brand new update to our table tennis finder, Spotlight, which now has over... Continue reading
Cippenham drama at National Junior League
Drama at Cippenham The third round of NJL(S) matches, organised by Mike Atkinson at Cippenham, produced plenty of drama for the three boys’ teams representing... Continue reading
Lancashire seal last-gasp Cadet title
Lancashire take Cadets Premier title Reigning Champions Middlesex received a shock during last weekend’s County Championship Cadets Premier weekend when they led the event throughout... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (27th Jan)
Super Sam lands the trophy Sam Hume went into the history books this week as the second-youngest winner of the Clacton and District League’s Handicap... Continue reading
Czech Junior & Cadet selections
England are sending a strong squad out to the Czech Republic for the Czech Junior & Cadet Open with the hope of picking up some... Continue reading
Tees Sport Doncaster GP Draw
We could see a rematch of last seasons Men’s Singles final between Chris Doran and Gavin Rumgay, which saw Doran narrowly crowned the winner in... Continue reading
Spanish defeat leaves England on edge
England’s women fell to defeat in Gateshead which virtually consigns them to relegation from the Championship Division of the European Championships. Although they will have... Continue reading
Sussex Series 2* report
Cracking Result for Clark: The first 2 star of the season took place on 6th January and was attended by 80 players. Junior Boys Band... Continue reading
Duo blown away at Austrian Open
England’s remaining pair of Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker were blown away by their higher ranked opposition on day three of the ITTF World Tour... Continue reading
Design your own paddle with Uberpong
Do you fancy designing your own paddle? Uberpong, the Austin-based startup aims to enhance the game by allowing customers to have any design printed on... Continue reading
Wigan TTC boosted by £50k grant
WIGAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB is celebrating a major boost having secured Olympic Legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund! Sport England today revealed that... Continue reading
County Champs want volunteers
The English Table Tennis Association seeks volunteers to assist with the administration of the County Championships to commence duties next season. Interested persons should in... Continue reading
Parker and Drinkhall sole survivors in Austrian Open
It’s been a New Year to celebrate for English number 1s Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker. After announcing their engagement they became the only two... Continue reading
Opening woe for English in Austria
A new year of international fixtures began in a troublesome manner for the English hopes at the Austrian Open as most suffered defeat on the... Continue reading
Essex 4* Cancelled
The Essex 4* due for the 16/17th February has been cancelled due to a low entry. Please circulate this news to those who had planned... Continue reading
Austrian Open begins New Year
Just a few days before the important European Qualifying match in Gateshead, England’s top two women will compete in Austria for their first ITTF World... Continue reading
Spanish team announced for Euro match
England’s task in Gateshead to save their Championship Division status in the European Championships has been made even harder with the news that world number... Continue reading
ETTA Regional Coach Programme
Regional Coaches – The last 4 years… Hopefully those of you that are reading this will be aware that the ETTA has employed 10 full-time... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Finals captivate London’s youth
By Phil Jeffery (Pictures courtesy of Michael Loveder) A fantastic turnout from competitors and parents alike made for a captivating day of sport at the... Continue reading
British League Non-Premier Report
Who wants promotion from Division Four ? With the last weekend of play due to take place over the weekend of 23/24 February 2013 it... Continue reading
Vote now for 2012/13 Volunteer Awards!
The closing date for the 2012/13 ETTA Volunteer awards has been extended to this friday (25th Jan) so that you can get your votes in... Continue reading
M & G Investments Chelmsford Closed Tournament
Shrimpton leads the way after weekend of upsets The 2013 edition of the M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships produced a... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (20th Jan)
Panthers in the pink Nomads Panthers started the second half of their season in Division One of the Clacton and District League in imperious style... Continue reading
Bribar East Midlands 4* Cadet Results
The Cadet Boys’ singles competition produced the goods once again at the Bribar East Midlands 4* as the waiting crowd were absorbed by the quality... Continue reading
Spanish woe for McBeath and Gray
There wasn’t much to cheer about in Spain for the English duo of David McBeath and Lewis Gray as both fell at the group stages... Continue reading
British League Premier Weekend – Postponed
This weekend’s senior premier weekend will unfortunately have to be postponed due to the ever worsening weather conditions. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to... Continue reading
Gateshead to get ‘full experience’
Team GB members Joanna Parker and Kelly Sibley lead an English table tennis invasion of Gateshead ahead of their crucial European Qualification match against Spain.... Continue reading
Entering the London Marathon?
Are you hoping to run the 2013 London Marathon? Why not help talented table tennis athletes at the same time? SportsAid is looking for more... Continue reading
Inspiring Youth Leadership with Des Douglas
English table tennis legend Desmond Douglas will lead a special commemoration seminar on ‘Inspiring Youth Leadership Through Sport’ on Saturday 2nd February at Mildmay Community... Continue reading
Should BTTAD have chat show?
Not your average everyday piece of journalism on table tennis but ‘inside the games’ contributor Stuart Lieberman believes that the British Para Table Tennis team... Continue reading
Important CRB Information
Important Information regarding CRB checking and the ETTA With effect from the 1st December 2012 the Criminal records Bureau (CRB) has become the Disclosure and... Continue reading
Success at Oxford charity event
Charity Tournament – a great success With over 30 players with ages ranging from nine to 74 and a good mix of abilities, the day... Continue reading
Heart of England Cadet League Report
The Oxford Cadet (Under 15) team of Luke Jobling, Kristelle Brook, Kavan Warrender and Reece Chamdal took part in the third round of the Heart... Continue reading
Wetherill hits top 50 Paralympic moments
The fact that the mention of ‘David Wetherill’ and ‘Paralympics’ makes you conjure up one image in your head – and in particular, one moment... Continue reading
British League hits make or break weekend
It’s a make or break week in round three of the British League roadshow as it hots up at both the top and bottom of... Continue reading
Chinese storm East Midlands 4*
A Chinese Tsunami hits Grantham By Geoff Ware, A tidal wave of seismic proportions devastated the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon, 12th January.... Continue reading
Berkshire County School Champs Report
Berkshire County Schools Championships Report The Royal County of Berkshire Schools Individual Championships took place at the Kingfisher Table Tennis Club in Woodley on 5... Continue reading
Reeves achieves in Bristol Hard Bat
The Bristol & District Table Tennis Association held their seventh annual Hard Bat competition on Saturday 12 January 2013 at the Bristol Civil Service TT... Continue reading
Abbott eyes titles at Chelmsford Closed again
Alex Abbott – can he win all three titles again? It’s that time of year again, and the 2013 M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Handicap Cup Round 2
Brotherhood win cup classic The ‘Tie of the Round’ between Brotherhood A and Walton A in Round Two of the Handicap Knock-Out Cup lived up... Continue reading
Brits shine at WCPP
Last weekend saw the introduction of the World Championships of Ping Pong – a new brainchild of Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sports team, and the competition... Continue reading
Junior Masters schedule released
The schedule has now been produced for next weekend’s 2013 Junior Masters where the creme de la creme of English under-18 table tennis meet at... Continue reading
Knighton Park launches new facilities
The new Knighton Park Table Tennis Club venue was graced for the first time with a big event in the form of the Phil Reid... Continue reading
Performance & Education programme in London for 14-18yo
If you are, or you know of somebody, that is aged between 14 – 18 we would like to find out if you would be interested... Continue reading
Young Coaches impress at NYCA
Nineteen young talented coaches from around the country were selected to attend this year’s National Young Coaches Academy at Loughborough University from 4-6th January. The... Continue reading
Middlesex lead Senior Premier in County Champs
Middlesex lead Senior Premier Division Middlesex were the outstanding team at the County Championships Senior Premier Division first weekend which was played at BATTS TTC,... Continue reading
School Table Tennis League Handbook
Jack Petchey Schools’ Table Tennis League Handbook The Jack Petchey Schools’ Table Tennis League Handbook is designed to help you create local inter-school leagues. It... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (6th Jan)
New Year/old tournament The first major New Year event for the Clacton and District League is the Handicapped Singles Tournament which takes place on Saturday... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Handicap Cup thriller
Ravlic wins last game to clinch Handicap KO Cup thriller The Handicap KO Cup remains the best supported Cup Competition run by the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
Aylesbury & District TTL reaches halfway
AYLESBURY AND DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE HADDENHAM LOOK GOOD Leading by 14 points from Bierton A and unbeaten at the halfway stage, the Haddenham A... Continue reading
National Coaching & Volunteer Awards
Do you know someone who has gone that extra mile in their services to table tennis over the last 12 months who deserves recognition for... Continue reading
John Arnold made MBE in New Year Honours
John Arnold, the President of the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA), has been honoured in the New Year Honours List. He receives the MBE... Continue reading
TOC Newsletter Archive
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Bribar East Midlands Junior 4* Preview
The place to be this weekend is at the Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham in Lincolnshire, where over 200 of Britain’s finest junior table tennis talents... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (22 Dec)
Kevin James was the star of the show in Division One of the Clacton and District League with a high-class hat-trick for Walton D in... Continue reading
Greenhouse continue rampage in British League Div 1
Greenhouse Progress I and Sycamore III have continued their respective bustling starts to the season with only one and two game defeats out of their... Continue reading
Four booked places at BATTS for WCPP
Billy Pegg, Ashley Stokes, Jimmy Walsh and Wayne Shaw earn WCPP places. There were four places up for grabs in the Matchroom Event sponsored World... Continue reading
Elmtree Graphics A are resounding winners
Elmtree Graphics A (Gary Baker, Glenn Johnson and Nigel Lamb) scored a very welcome 10-0 win over ECC B in the first division of the... Continue reading
Halton Table Tennis Christmas Celebrations
There was something for all ages at Stobart Stadium for the Table Tennis Christmas celebrations. First up was the over 50s day time section who... Continue reading
Paul Harris Fellowship for Ken Tonge
The Paul Harris Fellowship is an opportunity for Rotary Clubs to honour members and others for their outstanding service to Rotary and society. It is... Continue reading
Action from the Woolwell Open
The 2nd Woolwell Table Tennis open was recently held at Eggbuckland Community College in Plymouth with the qualification event and junior events being held on... Continue reading
Case Studies
Young People & Schools Case Studies Find out more about how table tennis is making a positive impact on young people and schools by taking... Continue reading
Tickets on sale now for final Euro home match in Gateshead
The English Table Tennis Association is pleased to announce that the final home Joola European Championships Qualification match will take place in Gateshead between England... Continue reading
Halifax pioneer successful women’s league
The Halifax and District Table Tennis Association have become pioneers this season with the introduction of a 5-team ladies league who have been playing regular... Continue reading
Sussex Series 2* Report
120 players took part in the recent Sussex Series 2 Star in K2, Crawley sponsored by Tees Sport and Ray Hole Architects. Indeed 20 players... Continue reading
2012/13 Senior National Championships Entry Form
The time has arrived when the Senior National Championships takes the top billing once again. Although the main event is still over three months away,... Continue reading
BTTAD given £1m UK Sport increase
£1m increase for disability table tennis funding for Rio cycle UK Sport has awarded BTTAD (British Table Tennis Association for People with Disabilities), the National... Continue reading
Jack Petchey Indoor Table Donation Scheme
Thanks to the generosity of the Jack Petchey Foundation the ETTA, in partnership with ESTTA, has enabled 53 schools in London to receive 4 free table tennis... Continue reading
Wetherill stars on Celebrity Eggheads
Paralympic star David Wetherill, already famous for his televised antics, will feature this evening (Thursday) on BBC 2’s Celebrity Eggheads at 6pm alongside fellow London... Continue reading
London Academy 2* wins for Dennison
A Win for Windram: The U18s Boys had 38 entries. At the group stage, third seed Charlie Austen (London Academy) lost to Josh De Cairos... Continue reading
ELCC entries open now
ELCC – Carter Cup and Bromfield Trophy Entries for this season’s competition have been sent to all Local League Secretaries. The closing date for these... Continue reading
Sport England increase funding by 20%
Sport England increases table tennis funding by 20% The future for English table tennis is assured after Sport England committed to an £11 million investment... Continue reading
Premier British League Round-Up
Chris Doran SBL Prem 15/16 Dec 2012 B-Batt Pavilion kept their title campaign on course as they won all four of their matches on a... Continue reading
Obituary: John Hardcastle
The English Table Tennis Association are sad to hear of the passing of regular and favourite umpire John Hardcastle. John, born on April 24th 1938,... Continue reading
IPP hits it off at Warwickshire College
In the last school term at Warwickshire College, staff and students alike were encouraged to pick up their bats and play Instant Ping Pong anytime... Continue reading
Tees Sport Doncaster GP: Enter now!
Entry is now open for the Tees Sport Doncaster Grand Prix, which signifies the half-way stage in the 2012/13 season. Just a week after the... Continue reading
Jingyu Sun signs off with a win
Swan song for Jingyu Sun Oxford’s top ranked player for several years now, Jingyu Sun, is about to return to China after completing his Doctorate... Continue reading
Oxford A secure 9-1 derby win
Midland League Report, Dec 16, 2012 Veterans Division 1: Oxford B 1 Oxford A 9 Oxford A held onto their top spot in the Midland... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
ECC A not the same team without Steve Joslin There were contrasting results for ECC A in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Brotherhood J hit the ton Division Three Brotherhood J became the first side in the Clacton and District League to reach a century of points... Continue reading
Will Bayley on Channel 4 this Saturday
Will Bayley will be featuring Saturday morning on Channel 4 in the broadcaster’s latest Paralympic show ‘Teenage Superhumans’. The programme, aired at 7am Saturday morning,... Continue reading
Barber earns new £1.5k sponsorship
WITH a sponsorship deal worth £1,500 on the table, Imogen Barber was game for teaming up with Redrow. Imogen, 13, from Cottingham, represents Yorkshire at... Continue reading
Oxford cadets make promising debut
County Cadets make promising debut Oxfordshire’s cadet team(U/15s) comprised of Niall Harris, Ethan Ball , Luke Jobling, Kristelle Brook and Vicky Coll travelled to Coventry... Continue reading
Fifth ETTU Conference for Coaches
5th ETTU Conference for Coaches The 5th ETTU Conference for coaches was held in Pilsen, Czech Republic from the 7th to the 9th of December... Continue reading
Marty Reisman passes away
Charismatic table tennis player and President of ‘Table Tennis Nation’, Marty Reisman has passed away aged 82. A self-taught player he was a 23-time National... Continue reading
Yorkshire lead Over 60’s County Champs
YORKSHIRE LEAD OVER 60’s PREMIER There must be something in the air or water in Yorkshire that makes the more mature players in the County... Continue reading
Walker ready to fight for Games place
Sam Walker has set his sights on 2014 to be his breakthrough year as he begins his battle to represent England at the Commonwealth Games... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Brandon Crouchman impresses again The two leading teams in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League had contrasting wins this week. Maldon... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Tom and Gerald’s double-act Tom Wilkin and Gerald Batt were a winning double-act this week for mid-table Brotherhood H against leaders Brotherhood I in Division... Continue reading
Table tennis on CBBC Friday Download
The Children’s BBC show ‘Friday Download’ has shown its latest table tennis feature with advice from England no. 6 Chris Doran. Doran guides presenter Richard... Continue reading
JPF/ESTTA Central London Team Event
Well done to everyone that attend the JPF/ESTTA Central London team event on Wednesday 5th December at Ernest Bevin School. The event was well attended... Continue reading
JPF/ESTTA U16/U19 East London Team Event
Well done to everyone that attend the JPF/ESTTA U16/U19 East London team event on Wednesday 28th November at Morpeth School. The event was well attended... Continue reading
JPF/ESTTA South London Team Events
Well done to everyone that attend the JPF/ESTTA South London team events, which took place on the 27th & 30th November and the 5th December... Continue reading
Woolwell Open last call!
Last call for this year’s Woolwell Open with just a week left available for you to enter the competition alongside the likes of a number... Continue reading
Opportunity to play in Belgium
TTC JONG GULLEGEM) are looking for a player that wants to play in Belgium in the town of Gullegem, West Vlaanderen, Belgium (near Kortrijk) Payment... Continue reading
JPF/ESTTA West London Team Event
Well done to everyone that attend the JPF/ESTTA West London team event on Monday 26th November at Capital City Academy. The event was well attended... Continue reading
2013 Junior Masters field announced
The 2013 Junior Masters field has been selected ahead of one of the season’s highest calibre tournaments, which kicks off the New Year at Burton... Continue reading
Lewis & girls keep Oxford afloat
Lewis and the Girls Keep Ship Afloat Circumstances conspired to leave the Oxfordshire Junior Team shorn of four players, as they took on Surrey, Sussex,... Continue reading
NJL: Lewis & Kristelle lead the way
National Junior League: Lewis and Kristelle lead the way In the absence of Teisi Tamming, 11 year-old Vicky Coll came of age for the Kidlington... Continue reading
Enter now for 7th NatWest Jersey Open
What is the ‘perfect Christmas gift’ for the table tennis player? The simple answer is an entry for the 7th NatWest Jersey Open at Easter... Continue reading
World-class equipment for sale
World class equipment used by champions, one careful owner, available for sale! Fancy being the owner of some top quality tt equipment? Then look no... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Lamb takes star billing Elmtree Excalibur A produced the most stunning performance of the week in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Brotherhood top as Lawford lose for the first time The battle at the top of Division Two in the Clacton and District League is developing... Continue reading
Cippenham Super 6 win for Baraty
Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open (17.11.12) Eli, third in group, still wins event Top seed Eli Baraty must have thought it was not his... Continue reading
Obituary: John Cornwell
I was very sorry to learn of the death, aged 80, of John Cornwell, who more than anyone was responsible for me leading a life... Continue reading
Lincs lead Junior Premier in County Champs
Lincolnshire lead Junior Premier Lincolnshire were the surprise leaders of the County Championship Junior Premier Division after the first weekend of fixtures were played at... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
ECC A and Maldon A are both big winners ECC A and Maldon A both recorded 9-1 wins in the first division of the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Kestrels beat Lions in basement clash Windsor Kestrels moved off the bottom of Division One of the Clacton and District League this week with a... Continue reading
Sibley to head all-girl session in St Neots
Olympic athlete Kelly Sibley is heading to St Neots in Cambridgeshire for an all-girls table tennis session as the legacy from London 2012 continues in... Continue reading
Sky Sports table tennis feature
If you fancy a slice of the action, then it’s time to Get Involved in table tennis. Andrew Baggaley represented Team GB at the London Olympics... Continue reading
Five star Tin-Tin seals clean-sweep
Tin-Tin Ho completed a clean sweep of all five titles available to her at the Cadet & Junior National Championships in Hatfield. Her wins in... Continue reading
JPF/ESTTA North London Team Event
Well done to everyone that attend the JPF/ESTTA North London team event on Thursday 22nd November at London Academy. The event was well attended by... Continue reading
Walker retains Junior title in repeat final
Junior Boys Singles Sam Walker retained the junior boys’ singles title after coming from 2-0 behind to storm past last year’s losing finalist Helshan Weerasinghe... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior National Champs Draw
This weekend welcomes the arrival of the 2012/13 Cadet & Junior National Championships which takes place at the Hertforshire Sports Village in Hatfield. It could prove... Continue reading
Cardiff Satellite Grand Prix Entry Open
Although the Grand Prix events may have finished for 2012, the season will start up again in January with the Cardiff Satellite Grand Prix on... Continue reading
Leicestershire Schools Team Champs Report
LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS The finals of the LSTTA School Team Championships were held on Saturday 17 November at Leicester Grammar School. With 41 teams... Continue reading
England power past Dutch in Portsmouth
England crushed Netherlands 3-0 to continue their charge towards the Championship Division in their third 2013 Joola European Championships Qualifying match at the Mountbatten Leisure... Continue reading
England’s women defeated in Russia
England’s women succumbed to another 2013 Joola European Championships Qualification defeat in the Championship Division as they were beaten in Eastern Europe by Russia. The... Continue reading
Zickert win at Cippenham Super 6
Cippenham Super 6 Junior 2-Star Open (4.11.12) Zickert pulls through Bristol Academy player Christoph Zickert justified his top seeding by winning the Cippenham Super 6... Continue reading
England team for Russia announced
England’s women continue their qualification campaign for the 2013 Joola European Championships with another tricky tie – this time in St. Petersburg against the Russian... Continue reading
Baggaley joins squad for NED tomorrow
Tomorrow England face Netherlands at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth in a crucial 2013 Joola European Championships Qualifier. England’s Olympians Paul Drinkhall and Liam... Continue reading
Oxford start Heart of England well
Oxford Cadets Report Heart of England Cadet League, 10/11/12 v Rugby A won 7-3 v Leamington A lost 2-8 v Leamington B won 6-4 Luke... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Davison back to his best for Bocking Bocking produced their best performance of the season in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Beckham makes his mark. All good things come to those who wait and it did for Mark Beckham this week as he recorded his first... Continue reading
Women’s British League News
It’s ladies day in the world of British League table tennis as 34 teams in five divisions are moments away from commencing play in the... Continue reading
Teams for England Netherlands match
England’s number 1 Paul Drinkhall will return to 2013 Joola European Championship Qualifying action after his place was confirmed in the side to play against... Continue reading
Lottery fund to support Care Campaign
Ping Pong Care Campaign launches in the UK BRITDOC Films recently announced that the BIG Lottery Fund has agreed to support the national roll out... Continue reading
JPF/ESTTA East London U11/U13 Team Event
Well done to everyone that attend the JPF/ESTTA East London U11 & U13 team event on Wednesday 14th November at Morpeth School. The event was... Continue reading
North West RDM Maternity Cover
F/T North West Regional Development Manager (Maternity cover) Temporary Contract (subject to funding & performance) Jan 7th until March 31st 2013 Salary: £24,543 p.a. (plus... Continue reading
Coach of the Year – Tim Holtam
Inspirational table tennis coach Tim Holtam has been recognised for his incredible work in the local community by being named ‘Coach of the year’ at... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Paul stars in match of surprises Paul Hume proved he’s a player with a future, taking a second hat-trick of the season for Nomads Cougars... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report
Minda Sinkus – on top form for Maldon B With several sides having currently fallen behind on their fixtures, the match between Maldon B and... Continue reading
Evans secures Men’s Six Nations double
On Friday the 9th November the England team of Gavin Evans, David McBeath, Hannah Hicks and Karina Le Fevre travelled out to Guernsey for the... Continue reading
Walker shines at Hungarian Open
Sam Walker had an outstanding campaign at the Hungarian Open in Tata with great performances in all three disciplines over the weekend, taking his form... Continue reading
Rumgay Champion at Bribar Bristol Grand Prix
Men’s Singles: Gavin Rumgay repeated his victory at the 2011 Bribar Bristol Grand Prix by claiming the title from the South West once again with... Continue reading
Choi victorious at ‘home’ Bribar Bristol GP
Men’s Band 1 Jekwon Choi won an entertaining Men’s Band 1 final over Mike O’Driscoll after winning the game of the day against Mark Smith... Continue reading
Baggaley England’s best in Poznan
Andrew Baggaley was the man in form at the GAC Group 2012 ITTF World Tour Polish Open with a singles run to the last 32... Continue reading
Yorks lead Veteran County Champs
County Championships Veterans Premier Division Yorkshire Veterans sit proudly at the top of the Veterans Premier Division on five points after three matches at the... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s School Games Curriculum Competitions
Sainsbury’s School Games curriculum competitions In support of the Sainsbury’s School Games, you can enter a range of curriculum competitions that contribute to engagement and... Continue reading
Sheila Howe honoured
Sheila Howe, President of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League, has been honoured by Tendring District Council when, at the Council’s 2012 Sports Personality... Continue reading
Outdoor tables boost Active Anglia
New outdoor table tennis equipment is ideal for students and staff to keep fit Students and staff at Anglia Ruskin University are having a ball... Continue reading
Meeting the Queen with Aaron McKibbin
Meeting the Queen All the medalists from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by the... Continue reading
Knight 2nd seed in Bribar Bristol GP Draw
England number 5 Darius Knight is the big draw for the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix (November 10/11th) after the schedule has been released for the... Continue reading
Cramlington 2* wins for Clark
Players from Cleveland dominated the Cramlington 2 Star Junior tournament which was sponsored by Aalco. The Junior Boys Singles was won by Josh Harland of... Continue reading
Bridging – Deadline Postponed
At the recent National Council meeting a proposal for the future of the licensing & registration scheme for table tennis was discussed. A number of... Continue reading
Online CRB application system available
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECKS Online Application System Now Available! All qualified and registered Table Tennis coaches operating within England are required to obtain a Criminal... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Ravens indebted to determined Long John Long has proved to be one of the most determined players in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Sixth place for Tin-Tin at Cadet Challenge
Tin-Tin Ho was defeated in her final two matches at the 2012 World Cadet Challenge in Guam but she will take a lot of experience... Continue reading
Veterans British League News
For all the latest news on Veterans British League, check out our dedicated website: www.tabletennis365.com/vbl or follow us on twitter @BritishLeague Feature Articles John Hilton... Continue reading
Tin-Tin beaten in singles but reaches doubles SF
Tin-Tin Ho was beaten by the cadet world number 2, Mima Ito (JPN) at the quarter-final stage in Guam as her World Cadet Challenge singles... Continue reading
Veterans British League Preview
Another day, another British League event. Following the Senior and Junior weekends, it’s the veterans who take the limelight of the British table tennis circuit... Continue reading
Last English hopes extinguished in German Open
Liam Pitchford lost a dramatic under-21s match in Bremen as the last of the English hopes was extinguished at the GAC Group 2012 ITTF World... Continue reading
Tin-Tin advances in Cadet Singles
Tin-Tin Ho successfully advanced to the second stage of the Girls Singles competition at the 2012 World Cadet Challenge in Mangilao, Guam. The 14-year-old, England’s... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
ECC A take full advantage as opponents field weakened teams Survival for a team in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League is often dependent... Continue reading
Drinkhall & Baggaley remain in Germany
Paul Drinkhall remained untroubled as he reached the first round of the men’s singles after a second successive 4-1 victory at the GAC Group 2012... Continue reading
Quiet start at German Open
Darius Knight fell to a shock defeat as the six English players competing at the GAC Group 2012 ITTF World Tour German Open got off... Continue reading
Tees Sport Sussex 2* win for Rumgay
Rumgay ends 10 match losing streak The Tees Sport Sussex Open Two Star took place on Sunday 28th October at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley and... Continue reading
WSOP Slam Jam 2012 at Bounce
WORLD SERIES OF PONG SLAM JAM 2012 8th December 2012 Noon-7pm at BOUNCE, London – Location is BOUNCE, London – Europe’s first purpose built ‘Social... Continue reading
Pongathon’s first birthday – Monday 5th November
Pongathon celebrates its first birthday with the chance to win a year’s free playing time! Pongathon is celebrating its 1st year anniversary with a party... Continue reading
Europe defeated in World Cadet Final
The European team were unable to overcome the impressive Asian team at the 2012 World Cadet Challenge in Guam as the title once more returned... Continue reading
World Tour German Open Draw
Six English players are heading to the GAC Group 2012 ITTF World Tour German Open in Bremen that begins tomorrow with 19-year-old Liam Pitchford leading... Continue reading
Confident European start in World Cadet Challenge
It was a confident start for Tin-Tin Ho at the 2012 World Cadet Challenge in Guam with Europe comfortably winning their three matches in Group... Continue reading
Tees Active Ltd Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4* Open Championship
Top seed, George Downing of Dorset was a comfortable winner of the Junior Boys Singles in the Tees Active Ltd Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4* Open Championships... Continue reading
Transfer your ETTA qualification to UKCC
Bridging – What? Why? How? You will find a list of frequently asked questions within the headings below. Choose the link to go directly to... Continue reading
UKCC Level 1
UKCC/1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Table Tennis (L1ACTT) The L1ACTT course consists of 3 separate days spread over approximately an 8 week period. Learners... Continue reading
Technical Day for UKCC Level 1
UKCC Level 1 Award in Coaching – Technical Day From the 1st January 2013 the ETTA will be introducing an additional day to UKCC Level... Continue reading
UKCC Level 2
UKCC/1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis (L2CCTT) The 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis (UKCC) is suitable for those who... Continue reading
UKCC Level 3
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis (L3CCTTQ) The L3CCTTQ is aimed at coaches who have already achieved the 1st4sport Level 2 Table Tennis... Continue reading
UKCC Level 4/Post-Graduate Diploma
UKCC Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis/UCLan PGDip in Elite Coaching Practice To create an education which is intellectually and academically challenging but is... Continue reading
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to all learners registering on ETTA courses leading to the following qualifications: UKCC endorsed 1st4Sport Level 1 UKCC endorsed 1st4Sport... Continue reading
UKCC Course Application Form
ETTA Terms & Conditions – Please read the terms and conditions before booking onto a course. Please click the following buttons to download the course... Continue reading
Accredited Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Information regarding Accredited Prior Learning (APL)/Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will appear here shortly. APL/APEL is a process by which candidates can accredit prior learning... Continue reading
Coaching Pathway
As part of the UK Coaching Framework sports are required to produce two documents: Participant Development Model Coach Development Model This approach will... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Worthington bags a top class hat-trick for Writtle A Writtle A’s Kevin Worthington produced the outstanding performance this week in the first division of the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
ALL-SQUARE IN TOP TEAM TUSSLE There were big games wherever you looked this week in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League but none was... Continue reading
Table tennis confirmed for 2013 School Games
The English Table Tennis Association is pleased to announce that table tennis has once again been confirmed in the Sainsbury’s School Games competition programme following... Continue reading
Bounce ‘Home of Ping Pong’ Video
Check out this video on Bounce, the new ‘Home of Ping Pong’ which recently launched in East London with international stars from Germany’s Timo Boll,... Continue reading
Instant Ping Pong at Hayward Gallery
Instant Ping Pong at Hayward Gallery The ‘Instant Ping Pong Pack’ makes its promotional debut in front of the Sky Sports cameras at Hayward Gallery... Continue reading
Breaking Barriers with Outdoor Tables
Outdoor table tennis tables Getting people active, breaking down barriers and reducing conflict Rosemary Gardens in Islington used to be a pleasant park area with... Continue reading
Bribar Bristol Grand Prix: Enter now!
It’s your last chance to enter the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix (10/11 November 2012) as the entry closing date is this Saturday 27th October! Held... Continue reading
National Cadet & National Junior League
National Cadet League Download the letter, entry form & team ranking list & registration form for 2015/16 here National Junior League Download the letter, introduction,... Continue reading
Leadership Award in table tennis
Leadership Award in table tennis If you have a Sports Leaders UK award in Leadership and are interested in table tennis then you can become... Continue reading
Weekend treble international selections
It’s a busy start to November for the English internationals as a trio of tournaments all fall on the same weekend in various parts of... Continue reading
Tees Active Stockton 4* Draw
The longest established Junior 4*, the Tees Active Stockton Junior Open takes place at Thornaby Pavilion this weekend with an increased entry. Saturday is dedicated... Continue reading
British League Press & Publicity Team Expansion
The British League are recruiting for new members of our press & publicity team. We are looking for people with some or all of the... Continue reading
National Junior triumphs for Kidlington girls
Four Kidlington Forum teams competed in the 1st round of National Junior (Under 18) League (South) matches at Cippenham on Saturday, 20th October. Pride of... Continue reading
Keighley TTC Open Day and Race Night success
Keighley Table Tennis Centre (KTTC)’s Open Day and Race Night last weekend was a great success, raising just short of £1000 for the centre and... Continue reading
Cippenham Team Open win for London’s youngsters
Cippenham Team 2-Star Open (21.10.12) London’s youngsters on fire They might have been the last to enter, the twenty-fourth team in a capacity event just... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Weller treble boosts Lions It’s been a tough first few weeks for Nomads Lions in Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
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Pitchford’s Euro run ended despite Gardos victory
Liam Pitchford was unable to build on his incredible win against world number 32 Robert Gardos (AUT) as England’s campaign at the European Championships in... Continue reading
VETTS Masters Venue Changed
VETTS MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday 11th May & Sunday 12th May 2013 Please note that the VETTS Nationals 2013 has been moved from Thornbury to... Continue reading
French double for Pitchford in Denmark
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall won a dramatic last-gasp doubles decider against Frenchmen Adrien Mattenet and Emmanuel Lebesson late on day two of the 2012... Continue reading
Junior British League Preview
The British League season is ready to get into the full swing of things as the juniors get set to enter the festivities of the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Superb Hat-trick for Maldon A’s Paul Stephens Maldon A’s Paul Stephens produced the standout performance of the week in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Knight shines on Euro Champs day one
Darius Knight led the way on day one of the 2012 European Championships in Denmark with two excellent doubles wins followed up by a singles... Continue reading
2012 European Championships Draw
Paul Drinkhall is set to meet number 1 seed Timo Boll for the first time in international competition after the draw was made for the... Continue reading
Oxford begin well in National Cadet League
The Oxford League have entered a team in the National Cadet League for the first time in recent memory and found themselves immediately placed in... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Danbury D dominant against Danbury C Danbury D (Steve Buer, Chris Buer and Andrew Halling) are the early leaders in Division Two of the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Britannia Suffolk opening GP
The season’s first Britannia Suffolk Senior Table Tennis Grand Prix takes place on Sunday the 21st of October from 9:30am at the Britannia dome in... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Allen keeps up the family tradition It was a different Denyer who hit the headlines this week with Allen Denyer producing the outstanding performance in... Continue reading
Tickets available for England vs Netherlands
On Tuesday 20th November international table tennis will return to the south coast as England’s Men face Netherlands in the third fixture of their 2013... Continue reading
Doran triumphant at Tees Sport Newcastle GP
Men’s Singles Chris Doran humbled Grand Prix King Ryan Jenkins to win the Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix at Eldon Leisure. The giant Doran was... Continue reading
Tees Sport Newcastle GP Day One
Men’s Band One Mike O’Driscoll and Chris Main met in the Band 1 final after having previously faced up in the group stages in the... Continue reading
2012 European Championships Preview
It’s one week until the 2012 European Championships in Denmark (17-21st October) with eight English players en route to the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in... Continue reading
Sumner qualifies for Junior Nationals
Sixteen-year-old Lewis Sumner has joined the Table Tennis Academy at Grantham College, but still turns out in Oxfordshire colours at weekends. He was one of... Continue reading
Midlands League Vets Report: Oxford vs Birmingham
Veterans Division 1: Oxford A 10 Birmingham A 0 Oxford A (Andy Misseldine, Alan Cherry and Jeff Rigby) were far too strong for promoted Birmingham... Continue reading
Walker success at Serbian Open
It may have been heartbreak for England’s number 1 Junior, Sam Walker, at the Serbian Junior & Cadet Open last weekend but the 17-year-old has... Continue reading
World Championship of Ping Pong: Enter now!
Alexandra Palace is set to be the host venue for the inaugural World Championship of Ping Pong where applicants are being invited to sign up... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Crouchman on superb form for OCs Brandon Crouchman was on top form for OCs A who drew 5-5 against Bocking in the first division of... Continue reading
Claction & District TTL Report
James on song. When he’s good he’s very good – and this week Kevin James was very good, staying undefeated in Walton D’s match with... Continue reading
Bribar Bristol Grand Prix Entries Open
Entries are now open for the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix (10/11 November 2012) with the closing date this month – 27th October 2012. Whether you... Continue reading
Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix Draw
There’s no time to reflect on the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in Liverpool as we’re straight off to the Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix on... Continue reading
Exciting events at Keighley TTC
Two exciting events for the public at Keighley Table Tennis Centre Keighley Table Tennis and Recreation Centre will be opening its doors at 11am on... Continue reading
Sky announces Men’s World Cup coverage
Did you miss the Liebherr Men’s World Cup over the weekend? We are pleased to announce that Sky Sports will be providing three separate highlights... Continue reading
Butterly join in with Bounce
Butterfly join in with Bounce Butterfly, the World’s leading table tennis equipment company, has joined with Bounce, the ground breaking new club in central London... Continue reading
Drinkhall signs new deal with Dunlop
British number 1 and reigning National Champion, Paul Drinkhall, has signed a landmark deal with Dunlop, becoming the British brand’s first table tennis player in... Continue reading
Volunteer Bruce attends Gillette Great Start Campaign
Having volunteered during London 2012 Macclesfield table tennis coach David Bruce didn’t think his year of sport could get any better. But how wrong he... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Meikle unbeaten in Walton battle Paul Meikle of Walton C has proved one of the most consistent players over recent seasons in Division One of... Continue reading
Awesome Ma Long is World Cup Champion
Chinese superstar Ma Long won his maiden Liebherr Men’s World Cup title at the Echo Arena with a fantastic performance against German number 1 Timo... Continue reading
Brilliant Samsonov seals third place
Vladimir Samsonov beat Xu Xin in an excellent exhibition of table tennis at the Echo Arena, Liverpool to secure third place in the 2012 Liebherr... Continue reading
Ma Long demolishes Xu Xin in semi-final
Ma Long blew his Chinese teammate Xu Xin out of the Echo Arena with an exhibition of wonderfully aggressive table tennis in a thoroughly one-sided... Continue reading
Boll wins all-European semi-final
Timo Boll secured a 4-2 win against fellow European opponent Vladimir Samsonov on Sunday morning at the Echo Arena in the 33rd Liebherr Men’s World... Continue reading
Xu Xin makes all-China semi-final
Xu Xin wasted no time in ensuring there was an all-China semi-final on Sunday morning at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in Liverpool’s Echo Arena.... Continue reading
Ma Long makes last 4 in Liverpool
Ma Long beat Michael Maze after a supremely comprehensive straight games win saw him reach the semi-finals with the minimum fuss despite the interesting nature... Continue reading
Boll crushes Hyuk to reach semi-final
Timo Boll cruised past Joo Se Hyuk in straight games in their quarter-final as the German set up a mouth-watering all-European semi-final tie with Vladimir... Continue reading
Samsonov beats Chuang in 7-game epic
Vladimir Samsonov beat Chuang Chih-Yuan in a brilliant and absorbing quarter-final where the Chinese Taipei star saved five match points before the experience Belarussian could... Continue reading
Group stages completed at World Cup
The groups came to a close on Saturday afternoon at the Echo Arena with the quarter-finalists securing their places for the big close to the... Continue reading
Chinese end English pair’s hopes
England’s Liebherr Men’s World Cup duo of Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall were beaten in their final group matches at the Echo Arena on Saturday... Continue reading
Chuang shocks Long in action-packed day one
The 33rd Liebherr Men’s World Cup kicked off with a bang at the Echo Arena as favourite and world number 2 Ma Long (CHN) was... Continue reading
Top seeds too good for English hopes
England’s pair of Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford both suffered double defeats on Friday at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup as the host nation were... Continue reading
Monteiro continues South American trend
Thiago Monteiro continued South America’s excellent record in the Intercontinental Cup as he progressed to the main draw of the Liebherr Men’s World Cup with... Continue reading
Pitchford draws Samsonov in MWC Draw
Liam Pitchford faces a repeat of his career-best victory against Vladimir Samsonov when the pair will meet again on Friday. Pitchford, ranked 269th at the... Continue reading
Henzell ready for English return
Australian number 1 William Henzell will hope for some ‘home support’ when he kicks off the Liebherr Men‘s World Cup as the favourite for the... Continue reading
Liebherr Men’s World Cup Preview
The Heaven’s may be opening up over Merseyside this weekend but the arrival of the Liebherr Men’s World Cup should brighten matters inside the Echo... Continue reading
Aerobic Table Tennis continues successful path
Steve Rowe’s Aerobic Table Tennis idea continues to expand as his successful technique gains more international recognition – this time in Malta. Rowe, now a... Continue reading
Have a go at the Men’s World Cup
The Liebherr Men’s World Cup (Sept 28-30th) is just around the corner but there’s more to offer than just the international-class table tennis action on... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
First blood to the Pumas. In the first week of the new Clacton and District Table Tennis League season, two of the fancied teams faced... Continue reading
Mattenet replaces Gao Ning at World Cup
French number 1 Adrien Mattenet will replace Singapore’s Gao Ning at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in Liverpool after the Singaporean had to withdraw through... Continue reading
Westfield Xmas Camp 2012
Westfield TTC are running a Christmas training camp from Friday 28th-30th December 2012 (10am-3.45pm). Details can be found at the links below as well as... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL first weekend report
Writtle A have made a very impressive start to their campaign in the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Their leading... Continue reading
Junior British League teams released
The new season of Junior British League is just around the corner with Ellenborough boys and the Wales girls ready to defend their Premier League... Continue reading
Junior British League Team Revision & Vacancy
The revised Junior British League Divisions for 2012/13 season can be downloaded from the links below. There have been alterations from the original list sent... Continue reading
Tees Sport Sussex 4* win for Morais
Day 1 Saturday 15th September saw the kick-off of the second Tees Sports Sussex 4 star cadet and junior tournament. With approximately 221 entries and... Continue reading
Double defeat for England in Hull
England’s men and women both suffered 3-1 defeats to Romania on Tuesday night after the visitors dominated proceedings with their quicker and sharper play around... Continue reading
Joola Euro Champs Coverage
Tuesday night will see the second round of Joola European Championship Qualification matches in Hull with doors opening at 5:30pm. If you can’t make it... Continue reading
Clacton & District League Season Preview
Condors aim for second title The 2012/13 season of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League begins this week and, in Division One, Windsor Condors... Continue reading
Pitchford to lead England against Romania
Pitchford to lead England against Romania England number 1 Liam Pitchford will lead England against Romania in their Joola European Championships Qualifying match on Tuesday... Continue reading
SBL Premier Division Starts Today
A big welcome from St Neot’s Table Tennis Club in Cambridge, where the 2012/13 Senior British League season kicks off, and what a day we... Continue reading
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Development Newsletter Archive
You can find here all the archived copies of the bi-monthly development newsletter available from the English Table Tennis Association. July 2013 May 2013 March... Continue reading
Walk4Life – Get Active, Get Walking
Walk4Life is part of the Change4Life movement that has been set up to encourage families and adults to eat well, move more and live longer,... Continue reading
British League Premier Division Preview
Can anyone stop Fusion? Britain’s top players have been practising hard for the start of the British League Premier Division season and it kicks off... Continue reading
Tees Sport Newcastle GP: Entry extended!
Don’t forget to secure your place at the Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix on 13/14th October as the Grand Prix series heads back north after... Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Junior Trials Report
OTTA Junior Trial, Sept 9th 2012 There was a full turnout of 16 boys and four girls for the Oxfordshire County Junior Trials, held at... Continue reading
Romanian team confirmed for Euro Champs
We’re just one week away from the second round of 2012/13 Joola European Championships Qualifying matches as England prepare to host Romania. After both of... Continue reading
Funding Guide
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Hunts 2 Star Open Report
Doran Shows Hussain the Door. (By Rory Scott) The Hunts 2 Star Open took place in St. Ives on Saturday 1st September and attracted a... Continue reading
Tees Sport Sussex 4 star Draw
The draw for the Tees Sport Sussex 4* at the K2 Leisure Centre is out and it features an extremely strong junior and cadet line-up... Continue reading
Nationals Archive Plea
Most of the ETTA’s archives were lost during a bombing raid in the Second World War and as we are justifiably proud of our history,... Continue reading
Jenkins reigns again at Bribar Guildford GP
Ryan Jenkins was once again Grand Prix top dog as he won the Men’s Singles title at the Bribar Guildford Grand Prix with a 3-1... Continue reading
Drama on day one at the Bribar Guildford GP
Igor Morais won the Men’s Band 1 event at the Bribar Guildford Grand Prix when he upset the seedings to beat ETTA coach Craig Bryant... Continue reading
GB secure double bronze success
GB’s men and women were both successful in their bronze medal bids as the table tennis event at the Paralympic Games closed with a day... Continue reading
GB face double Friday fight for bronze
Heartbreak for Great Britain as both the men’s and women’s teams were unable to make their respective Paralympic finals, instead having to settle for a... Continue reading
Nominate your ETTA coach for awards
UK Coaching Awards: Nominations Deadline Approaching The deadline for 2012 UK Coaching Award nominations is 28 September. Don’t miss your chance to put forward a... Continue reading
Davies’ journey to bronze (video)
By Paul Smith, Sportsbeat Paul Davies believes a tougher training regime imposed by British table tennis has been the catalyst for the host nation’s medal... Continue reading
Taxi!
Calling a cab on a Friday or Saturday night is nothing out of the ordinary for most of us (indeed it’s routine for some), but... Continue reading
New ITTF racket control directives
See the links below for the New ITTF racket control directives: Racket Control Regulations for Racket Control
Victory for men, defeat for women at Euros
England’s men kicked-off their Joola European Championships campaign with a win last night in Slovakia while the women fell to an expected defeat to Germany... Continue reading
Euro Champs campaign kicks-off
Tuesday night welcomes the first matches for England in the Joola European Championships Qualifying groups with the women facing Germany while the men take on... Continue reading
Bribar Guildford Grand Prix draw
The second Grand Prix of the season is upon us in Guildford this weekend and, if the drama experienced last time out at the Tees... Continue reading
Bayley disappointed with silver (video)
By Paul Smith, Sportsbeat Will Bayley has vowed to return a stronger player in four years time after being left disappointed with his silver medal... Continue reading
Davies wins bronze in Class 1
Paralympic debutant Paul Davies won the bronze medal in Men’s Class 1 at ExCeL with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Korea’s Lee Chang Ho –... Continue reading
Brave Bayley earns silver at ExCeL
A true heart-on-the-sleeve performance from Will Bayley was not enough to secure Great Britain’s first-ever Paralympic gold medal as the 24-year-old picked up a silver... Continue reading
Bayley into final as GB fight for 4 medals
Will Bayley will attempt to win Great Britain’s first-ever table tennis Paralympic gold medal when he takes on Jochen Wallmert from Germany on Sunday afternoon.... Continue reading
More Brit success on Friday at ExCeL
There were more Great British victories on the second day of the Paralympics at ExCeL with Class 3’s Jane Campbell leading the way with a... Continue reading
Satellite Club Toolkit
The Sport England Satellite Club Toolkit is packed with ideas and free resources to help you run satellite sports clubs for young people in your... Continue reading
HEATT Harbat BATTS Open report
BATTS OPEN HARDBAT Report by Chris Pickard The latest HEATT Hardbat Tournament was held at the BATTS club in Harlow on Saturday 25th August 2012. The... Continue reading
Wetherill win lights up opening day
David Wetherill’s superb comeback win in Men’s Class 6 against Italian opponent Alecci Raimondo lit up the first day of the Paralympic Games as the... Continue reading
Squads for opening Euro matches announced
England’s men and women face their first real test after the London 2012 Olympic Games as they face Slovakia and Germany respectively in their opening... Continue reading
Ross Wilson ready for the Games
Ross Wilson is well prepared ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games with the 17-year-old ready to unleash his strong backhand on the rest of... Continue reading
How to watch the Paralympics
The London 2012 Paralympics starts on 29 August and Channel 4 will make history and broadcast the Games like never before. More than 400 hours... Continue reading
Ma Long replaces Zhang Jike in World Cup
The players list has been confirmed for the 2012 Liebherr Men’s World Cup and it includes one big shock: the absence of Olympic Champion and... Continue reading
Eurominis experience for Smith, Dai and Payet
The Eurominis for players born in 2000 and 2001 took place at Shiltigheim near Strasbourg from 24th-26th August. James Smith, Harry Dai and Denise Payet... Continue reading
Cadet/Junior National Champs Exemption List
National Cadet and Junior Championships This season to enter the National Cadet and Junior Championships which will be held at Hertfordshire Sports Village Hatfield on... Continue reading
Men’s World Cup accommodation options
There is a wide choice of hotel accommodation within walking distance of the Liverpool Echo Arena (including Jurys Inn, Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge, Camponile, Premier... Continue reading
Bayley targets no. 1 spot
Will Bayley says he is “hungry” to re-establish himself as a table tennis world number one at the Paralympics. The 24-year-old from Kent is currently... Continue reading
English Success in Oostende
The Oostende Tournament caters for around 2000 players each year so the fact that 50 or so English Players were visiting in different groups was... Continue reading
Pitchford selected for Men’s World Cup
England’s number 1 Liam Pitchford has been selected as an ITTF wildcard for the Liebherr Men’s World Cup where he will join fellow Team GB... Continue reading
Dorset Level 3 School Games Report
DYNAMIC DORSET DELIVERS With the Olympic flames’ arrival in Bournemouth on Friday 13th July what a better day to host Dorset’s largest ever School Games... Continue reading
Tees Sport City of Liverpool GP Draw
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Paralympics close at hand
The Olympics may have ended last week in a flurry of medals for Team GB but just around the corner comes the Paralympics – with... Continue reading
Racketlon: an introduction
Racketlon – Something Different and Something New! What is Racketlon? Racketlon is the sport in which you play your opponent in each of the four... Continue reading
Halifax Summer Veterans Open
WILLIAMS WINS THIRD HALIFAX TITLE England No 6 veteran Keith Williams won his third mens singles title in the 10th Halifax Summer Veterans Open with a solid... Continue reading
Tin-Tin selected for World Cadet Challenge
England’s number 1 cadet Tin-Tin Ho has become the first English female table tennis player to be selected by Europe for the World Cadet Challenge... Continue reading
ESTTA Championships reaches 40
The English Schools Table Tennis Association’s Individual Championships will celebrate it’s 40th edition in 2013 and they are looking for participants from the inaugural tournament... Continue reading
Sussex 4* entry closing soon
Sussex CTTA is hosting its annual cadet/junior 4 star at K2, Crawley on 15th & 16th September 2012. Entry form close date is Friday 24th... Continue reading
Central Essex Summer League Report
Ramsden Reds take over from Ramsden Renegades Ramsden Renegades, the early leaders in the first division of the Central Essex Summer League were well beaten... Continue reading
Drinkhall & Parker reach new career highs
Olympic table tennis stars Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker both reach new career high world rankings in the August lists as their march up the... Continue reading
Inaugural Dorset School Games TT event held
England Players Hicks & Ware Officially Open the First Dorset School Games Table Tennis Event The first inaugural Dorset School Games Table Tennis competition witnessed... Continue reading
Dominant China complete ‘perfect’ Games
China’s domination of the table tennis event at the Olympic Games continued in the 30th Olympiad in London as the Men’s team sealed a fourth... Continue reading
Drinkhall selected for Men’s World Cup
Paul Drinkhall’s amazing summer of sport will continue after he was selected to play for England at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in September. The... Continue reading
YDS dates Sept 2013 – Dec 2013
YDS Dates Sept 2012-Dec 2013 2012 Sept 1/2 Lilleshall Oct 13/14 Sheffield EIS Nov 17/18 Lilleshall 2013 Jan 19/20 Lilleshall Feb 23/24 Lilleshall March 30/31... Continue reading
Bounce – First purpose built Social Ping Pong Club
BOUNCE Ping Pong’s Finally Coming Home – September 2012 Cocktails & table tennis; a ground-breaking new concept from the co-founder of All Star Lanes •... Continue reading
Martin Chinn’s incredible journey to the EYC
The European Youth Championships might be recognised for it’s high-quality of youthful table tennis players, but it was an older one who stole some of... Continue reading
Winskill earns ‘Golden Ticket’
Manchester’s Amanda Winskill is the Good Samaratian. A table tennis player of note in English circles, having represented the county of Lancashire on numerous occasions... Continue reading
World Record attempt at Roundhouse
The ITV crew were out in force at Roundhouse in Chalk Hill, London for the world record attempt by Mark Smith and Emre Ibatoglu to... Continue reading
Mackey set for Women’s Team Final
The London 2012 Olympics has provided a real boost to British umpiring with yet another high-profile selection for a British official in ExCeL. Following Tom... Continue reading
New Clacton & District TTL season
THE NEW SEASON There will be forty teams competing in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League next season, two more than last year. The Windsor... Continue reading
GB suffer double team heartache
Team GB’s men’s and women’s teams both lost their round of 16 fixture in the Olympic Games on Friday as they were unable to overturn... Continue reading
Zhang Jike triumphs in Olympic final
Zhang Jike became the new men’s singles Olympic Champion with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Chinese compatriot Wang Hao at the ExCeL. The pair had... Continue reading
New sanctions for player misbehaviour
Sanctions against Persistent Misbehaviour for 2012/13 On the 1st August the ETTA Ltd introduced a new sanction scheme to control player misbehaviour. Every player will start... Continue reading
Tom Purcell to umpire Olympic final
Great Britain will have a representative in the Olympic Men’s Singles Final, as ETTA umpire Tom Purcell will realise his dreams by officiating on the... Continue reading
Xiaoxia wins controversial women’s final
Li Xiaoxia won the Olympic women’s singles final amidst a cloud of controversy around the ExCeL Centre as her opponent, world number 1, Ding Ning,... Continue reading
Pitchford returns to English no. 1
Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have continued their tussle for status as England’s number 1 and, in the middle of the home Olympics, it is... Continue reading
Celebrate National Ping Pong Day
This Friday is another big day in the Ping Pong calendar. We’re celebrating the game’s first national day. On August 3rd We’re inviting the whole... Continue reading
What is Uberpong?
The future of table tennis begins now Table tennis has had a tough time of breaking into the mainstream. Despite being the second most played... Continue reading
Weald TTC to hold ‘Come and try’ sessions
The Weald Table Tennis Club is to run free ‘Come and Try It’ sessions aimed at anyone of any age who is interested in table... Continue reading
Hardbat Ipswich Open
The latest results are in from the Britannia Ipswich Open Hardbat tournament that took place over the weekend and the new ratings list has been... Continue reading
China’s women drop into Ellenborough
After the visit of the Chinese men and Hungarian Olympic team to Ellenborough TTC it was the turn of China women’s team of Ding Ning,... Continue reading
Drinkhall’s Olympic run ended by Ovtcharov
Paul Drinkhall’s gallant run at the London 2012 Olympic Games came to an end in the last 32 against the formidable world number 12 Dimitrij... Continue reading
Young coaches attend NYCA at Loughborough Uni
On the 28th and 29th July young coaches from all over England came together for a coaching weekend at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. The National... Continue reading
Superb Drinkhall shocks Yang Zi at Games
Paul Drinkhall’s inspired performance against reigning Commonwealth Games Champion Yang Zi lit up the ExCeL as his Olympic dream continued into the last 32. Drinkhall... Continue reading
Dynamic duo give GB dream start
Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker both won their opening singles matches of the London 2012 Olympic Games as Team GB’s table tennis squad got off... Continue reading
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Olympic Champs drop in to Ellenborough
The Olympic Games are now less than a day away and Ellenborough Table Tennis Club have been busy greeting both the Chinese and Hungarian players.... Continue reading
London to London book’s successful launch
‘London to London Table Tennis Comes Home’ published by the International Table Tennis Federation was officially released on Thursday 26th July 2012 at 7.00pm, at... Continue reading
Who’s who in Team GB’s Olympic draw
The draw was made Wednesday afternoon for the Olympic table tennis singles and team events but who have Team GB actually drawn? Sure, we know... Continue reading
Ping! tables set for longer stay
Ping! 2012, the most successful and far-reaching of the Ping! initiatives so far will see five of the cities extend their deadlines so that they... Continue reading
Favourable draws for GB at Olympics
Great Britain’s Olympic table tennis teams avoided the top seeds in the team draw as the GB men will face eighth seeds Portugal while the... Continue reading
Matt Syed talks to the BBC for 2012
Matthew Syed talks about his beginnings in the game and how he developed into an Olympic athlete before he reached the pinnacle at the 1992... Continue reading
Sussex Series 2* Report
Seventy-three players took part in the recent Sussex Series 2 Star at K2, Crawley on 8th July. There were 3 bands, with band 3 being... Continue reading
Greenhouse Bevin 2* Report
A Grand Day for Grant: (Report by Rory Scott) The last Greenhouse Bevin 2 Star of the season attracted a whopping 108 entrants (184 entries... Continue reading
King’s Championships and Torch dream fulfilled
Yolanda King’s Olympic Torch story cloud finally ended with a silver lining as she completed her relay in Bromley after playing for England at the... Continue reading
GB beat Australia in final warm-up
The GB table tennis team won their final warm-up match before the Olympics on Monday night as both the men and women defeated Australia 4-1... Continue reading
Team GB boosted by Liu on BBC
Na Liu’s ability and experience is having a positive impact on the Team GB table tennis squad, according to team-mate Kelly Sibley. Liu was raised... Continue reading
BBC Coverage of table tennis at 2012
Every single session of the table tennis Olympic event will be available on the red button through the Sky platform and on the BBC website,... Continue reading
Latest Hardbat news and results
HEATT (The Hardbat English Association of Table Tennis) has announced the latest results from the BATTS Open tournament on the 14th July as well as... Continue reading
Junior & Cadet Masters Entry
This season the Junior and Cadet Masters events have been brought forward from April/May to January/February as the results from these events can now be... Continue reading
Hungarian Olympic team on charm offensive in Enfield
If the Hungarian Olympic Team were on a charm offensive this weekend, it certainly worked! Adam Pattantyus and Daniel Zwickl accompanied the legendary Krisztina Toth... Continue reading
Bronze finish for Tin-Tin at EYC
Tin-Tin Ho’s run at the European Youth Championships came to an end with a semi-final defeat to Germany’s Alena Lemmer. While Tin-Tin will return from... Continue reading
Tin-Tin beats no. 1 to reach semis at EYC
Tin-Tin Ho recovered from 2-0 down against European number 1 Daria Chernova to reach the cadet girls singles semi-finals at the European Youth Championships. The... Continue reading
Visit to the Chinese Embassy
Alex Murdoch Chairman of the ETTA and BTTF met with Major General Yong Cai, UK Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy on the 18th July at the Embassy to sign a London 2012 Olympic Games Plate on behalf of the ETTA to commemorate the Games.... Continue reading
Tin-Tin shines as Helshan falters
Tin-Tin Ho reached the last 16 in the cadet girls singles as she continued her dream of winning the European Youth Championships. The European number... Continue reading
Cadets overcome bad start at EYC
After a shocking start to the day, which included seven consecutive defeats, the English players managed to secure some form of base ground from which... Continue reading
Coming soon! tt at London Pleasure Gardens
Coming soon! Table tennis at London Pleasure Gardens During the Olympic period The Hub will be transformed into London’s Largest Indoor Live Site and London’s... Continue reading
Seventh time lucky for Tsaptsinos/Mabey
It was seventh time lucky for Maria Tsaptsinos and Sam Mabey in their cadet mixed doubles match as they finally sealed their opportunity after spurning... Continue reading
Royal Mint table tennis 50p coin
Have you seen the table tennis 50p coin yet? What do you think of the design? In January 2009 the Royal Mint launched its biggest... Continue reading
Membership/Licence fee changes
The 2012/13 Membership fees will remain the same as the 2011/12 season while there will be a small increase in the player licence fees. For... Continue reading
Send off event celebrates EIS class of 2012
Send off event celebrates EIS Sheffield’s class of 2012 More than 40 Olympic and Paralympic athletes who train at the English Institute of Sport –... Continue reading
Elmbridge Xcel Get Active 2012 Campaign
Elmbridge Xcel is embracing the Olympic event this year by running the Get Active in 2012 campaign. The campaign highlights Olympic sports available at your... Continue reading
EYC team events conclude
Day five at the European Youth Championships saw the team events conclude with the players’ attention heading to singles and doubles duty over the remaining... Continue reading
Chairman awarded at AGM
Presentation by Peter Taylor, Chairman of the British Table Tennis Association for People with Disabilities to Alex Murdoch, ETTA Chairman who received the plaque on... Continue reading
A very wet Tendring Show
A wet day at the Tendring Show Back in February, it seemed simple for the Clacton and District Table Tennis League to decide to exhibit... Continue reading
Keith Beddall Obituary
Keith Beddall, former Chairman & Vice-Chairman, passed away on the evening of Monday 11th June. Our thoughts and condolences go to his wife Jean, a... Continue reading
Big wins on day four at the EYC
England’s junior players continued to pick up big shocks at the European Youth Championships, including Sam Walker’s quite incredible 3-0 victory over Hampus Soderlund. Soderlund,... Continue reading
New pendants from Pink Pong and Vinqui
Pink Pong and Vinqui have collaborated to create these new table tennis pendants with each sale providing the cancer charity with £10 of the proceeds.... Continue reading
Torch table tennis exhibition in Parkstone
To celebrate the arrival of the Olympic torch coming to Poole, two of England’s top senior international table tennis players; Matt Ware, 21, and David... Continue reading
Mixed bag for England at EYC
Day three of the European Youth Championships turned out to provide a mixed bag of results for the English teams in action. While the cadet... Continue reading
Shocks not enough to beat Hungary at EYC
Both Sam Walker and Lewis Gray picked up shocks on day two of the European Youth Championships but it was not enough for the junior... Continue reading
Helshan shines on day 1 at EYC
Helshan Weerasinghe won three of his four cadet boys singles matches, including a victory over the European number 5, as the 2012 European Youth Championships... Continue reading
BBC3 Sport Olympic special: get involved
BBC3’s ‘Free Speech’ is back NEXT WEDNESDAY 18th JULY! They are looking for young people (18-28) to take part in their live studio audience. They... Continue reading
Queen of Ping!
Queen Elizabeth II, the patron of the English Table Tennis Association, was shown around the Ping! tables in Birmingham as her Diamond Jubilee tour passed... Continue reading
Camping places to stay during London 2012
Camping at the Games Outdoor experts www.campingatthegames.com have teamed up with nine community sports clubs to provide quality camping pitches in and around London (including Staines... Continue reading
Bird’s incredible comeback seals World title
England’s Betty Bird joined Geof Bax in being crowned a new World Veteran’s Champion when she won the 75-79 year old women’s singles in Stockholm.... Continue reading
Funds for TT clubs won by Scarborough TTC
Scarborough Table Tennis Club is celebrating after receiving a £250 donation from the MARS Refuel Drink Fund. The MARS Refuel Drink Fund, which runs until... Continue reading
King’s Torch Relay dream rekindled
Young English international Yolanda King’s Olympic dream has been rekindled after torch relay organisers changed her route to fit in with her international commitments. The... Continue reading
Hoyama in sixth Olympic Games
Table tennis veteran Hugo Hoyama will equal the Brazilian record for most Olympic appearances when he competes in his sixth Games at London 2012. The... Continue reading
Table Tennis Comes Home released
‘London to London Table Tennis Comes Home’ published by the International Table Tennis Federation will be officially released on Thursday 26th July 2012 at 7.00pm,... Continue reading
Local officials get chance at Men’s World Cup
With the arrival of the Men’s World Cup coming close at hand it’s not just the players and spectators who are in eager anticipation of... Continue reading
Cheshire & Warrington School Games Results
The full results from the Cheshire & Warrington School Games 2012
Veteran’s World Champion Geof Bax
England’s Geof wins World Championship Geof Bax from Watford was crowned World champion last week in the Veterans’ Championships in Stockholm. Geof, who plays for... Continue reading
Star call at London Youth Games
Wandsworth claimed the boys’ table tennis trophy at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games, and were presented with it by one of their old boys:... Continue reading
Chairman keeps Pinging in the rain!
Two events were run in Hitchin, Herts this month where volunteers from our League manned two mini tables and gave out leaflets with details of... Continue reading
Cippenham TTC YPSF
A smaller than usual entry came together for Cippenham Table Tennis Club flagship open tournament, the Young Players’ Summer Festival. Four age groups over two... Continue reading
Waterside Junior Open
Waterside Junior Open, July 2012 Five Oxford juniors travelled down to Southampton for the Waterside Open. Most successful was Vicky Coll, who gained her first... Continue reading
SportsBall 2012 (SportsAid)
The SportsBall is coming once again and you can be part of this big event. The Ball has been running since 1978 and in such... Continue reading
Čaplovič plays table tennis with British Minister
With just 100 days to go untill the Paralympics in London, the Slovak Republic Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sport, Dušan Čaplovič, showed his... Continue reading
Club Leaders Programme
Club Leaders is part of the Olympic Legacy programme, Places People Play, and provides free training and support to those doing the day-to-day running of... Continue reading
Cheshire Senior & Junior Closed
Cheshire Senior Closed 2011-12 Results Event Winner League Runner-Up League Score Men’s Singles Mal McEvoy Halton Joe Killoran E Pt/Chester -9,4,6,6 Men’s Doubles Mal McEvoy... Continue reading
Central Essex Summer League
The Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League has retained it’s popularity over the years and this year’s Competition will be made up of four divisions.... Continue reading
Pound Proud as Punch
54 players competed in the recent Sussex Series 2 Star held at K2 Leisure Centre Crawley. Band 1 was for U21s & Bands 2-5 were... Continue reading
AETTU Competition 2012
AETTU COMPETITION 2012 The 2012 competition for the Association of English Table Tennis Umpires (AETTU) took place at the Draycott and Long Eaton TTC over... Continue reading
Ping! London Launch 2012
The launch of Ping! London on Friday marked the beginning of a third successive year for the successful Ping! initiative which is once again hitting... Continue reading
Keith Ponting obituary and funeral arrangements
It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you of the passing of the English Table Tennis Association’s President Keith Ponting who died on... Continue reading
Cultural Olympiad: Music vs Table Tennis
NEW MUSIC 20X12 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD MUSIC VS TABLE TENNIS – PING! Fusion Table Tennis Club and the Coull Quartet present Ping! – Music vs Table... Continue reading
The next dimension: table tennis in 3D
Have you ever wondered what table tennis looked like in 3D? Well, now is your chance as the West African Cable System (WACS) launch party... Continue reading
Your Keith Ponting Memories
Such an amazing Grandad, I am such a lucky and proud girl to be able to call him my Grandad. He will be missed by... Continue reading
Members discount for London hotels this summer
Are you heading to the Olympics this summer? ETTA members can benefit from a 35% discount from Thistle and Guoman Hotels in London with great... Continue reading
Will Bayley interviewed by Rio Ferdinand
Current World Number One and London 2012 Paralympic medal hope Will Bayley had a knock-up and interview with Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand.... Continue reading
Strong field for BATTS Masters: Enter here!
Entries are invited for The BATTS Masters, a Mixed Open event to be held over the weekend of the 21st/22nd of July. This exciting event... Continue reading
Clubs for Young People National Table Tennis Championships
Over 110 young people made it to the Clubs for Young People National Table Tennis Championships from 11 member organisations, three countries and 21 youth... Continue reading
Jack Hunter-Spivey: Torch Bearer
Jack Hunter-Spivey, from Halton TT Club, was the latest Torch Bearer for the sport of table tennis when he rook over the flame in Lancaster.... Continue reading
CIppenham elect three new Life Members
Cippenham elect three new Life Members Jacquie, Ken and Peter elected as Life Members Cippenham Table Tennis Club has three new Life Members. The highlight... Continue reading
Vivian Tan’s Olympic summer
As part of the Australian table tennis team that will face GB in a pre-Olympic warm-up match, Vivian ‘Zhenhua’ Tan, spoke to Steve Kerns ahead... Continue reading
Paul and Jo bring Ping! to Heathrow
Team GB Olympic table tennis stars Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker were present at Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport to kick-start another summer of Ping!... Continue reading
Olympic Ticket Status Report
OLYMPIC TICKET STATUS REPORT. Hi, The tickets purchased from the British Olympic Association on behalf of members from GB and NI by the BTTF have... Continue reading
King’s Torch Relay dream broken
Seventeen-year-old table tennis player Yolanda King’s selection for the 2012 European Youth Championships in Austria has been a mixed blessing ahead of the Olympic Games.... Continue reading
ELCC Finals Report
ELCC FINALS REPORT The finals of the English Leagues Cup Competition took place at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, over the weekend of 16th... Continue reading
Internationals on show in Wigan’s Grand Arcade
Its not often you get international players playing table tennis inside a large shopping centre in Wigan, but that is exactly what happened at The... Continue reading
English stars in Champions League potential
The European Champions League draw has been made in Saarbrucken, Germany and this year there’s the chance that both the English number 1 and number... Continue reading
USA team to train with AUS in Preston
The United State’s table tennis team will mark their arrival in England for the Olympic Games by being presented to the crowd before the GB... Continue reading
European Youth Championship squad selected
The England squad has been announced for the 55th European Youth Championships in Schwechat, Austria with the players hoping to emulate the successes from recent... Continue reading
ELCC Finals 2011/12 preview
Top Class Table Tennis Coming to Westfield The finals of the English Leagues Cup Competition take place this weekend, 16th and 17th June, at Westfield... Continue reading
Olympic Tickets Notice
For the attention of those who ordered tickets from the BTTF/ETTA allocation The tickets, London travel cards and brochure were delivered to us by Courier... Continue reading
Cadet 6 Nations Report
An inexperienced England squad headed to Holland for the Cadet 6 Nations tournament in Zwolle where they found the going tough against some of Europe’s... Continue reading
Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells ‘end of season’ report
Leigh A Reclaim Local Table Tennis League Championship Congratulations to Leigh A for winning the Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells Division One Championship for 2011/12 season,... Continue reading
ETTA President at Queen’s Jubilee
For only the second time in English history we were able to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch and, it goes without saying, table... Continue reading
Warrington Torch Bearer Story
Table Tennis Warrington Torch Bearer Andrew Harper from Newton le Willows carried the Torch on 1 June through Horwich Andy’s nomination story Andrew was born... Continue reading
Pilot coaching project in Bournemouth
ETTA Girl’s Pilot Coaching Project Bournemouth On Tuesday evenings this term, eight to ten enthusiastic players have been attending weekly coaching sessions specifically for girls;... Continue reading
Payet double lights up Nationals
Denise Payet made up for her under-13 quarter-final disappointment on Saturday by comprehensively winning both the under-12s and the under-11s title – dropping just one... Continue reading
‘Perfect’ Tin-Tin signs off in style
Tin-Tin Ho signed off at her final U11-14 National Championships tournament by playing the perfect competition and not dropping a single game on her way... Continue reading
Jack Petchey London Schools’ Finals 2012
THIS year’s ETTA Jack Petchey London Schools’ Table Tennis Individual Final gathered 65 young people to compete for fun and pride. On 2nd June, the... Continue reading
Disciplinary Committee Hearing
ENGLISH TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Limited Disciplinary Committee Hearing At a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee held on 25th May 2012, the Central League was suspended... Continue reading
Baggaley signs for SV Pluderhausen
London 2012 Olympian Andrew Baggaley, has signed a contract with SV Pluderhausen for the 2012/2013 season and will make his debut in Europe’s elite league... Continue reading
Three titles for English stars in Belgium
Triple Success in Belgium The “Grantham Kings”, Evangeline Collier and Emma Torkington and “Unity” Jack Bennett, Danny Lawrence and Sam Mabey took Belgium by storm... Continue reading
Jade’s Olympic Torch story
Jade’s Olympic Torch story Jade Carr, from Runcorn is a member of Halton Table Tennis Club. The 18-year-old had a heart transplant at the age... Continue reading
GB Para squad continue golden trend
GB PARA CONTINUE GOLDEN TREND The final Factor 40 Para TT event before the Paralympics was held in Bratislava, Slovakia with 13 GB players competing.... Continue reading
West Essex Closed Report
West Essex Closed The West Essex tournament produced some excellent matches. In the Men’s Singles final, Darek Zurowski was bidding for a hat-trick of wins... Continue reading
Cadet girls reach semis in Poland
The English cadet girls again showed their strength on the international scene as Tin-Tin Ho and Maria Tsaptsinos reached the team semi-final at the Polish... Continue reading
A bright future for Tin-Tin
London 2012 may have come too soon for Tin-Tin Ho, but that’s not stopping her from sending shockwaves through the world of table tennis after... Continue reading
U11-14 Nationals Programme
The draw has been made for the U11-14s National Championships (9-10th June) at the Walsall Campus of the University of Wolverhampton. Players from across the... Continue reading
Call for entry: Sussex series 2*
Sussex Series Saturday 16th June 2012 Last call for the Sussex series 2 star on the 16th June 2012. We are accepting late entries up... Continue reading
Polish Open Junior Results
The England junior boys trio of Sam Walker, Lewis Gray and George Downing found the going tough in Poland as no player managed to get... Continue reading
Drinkhall back as England no. 1
Paul Drinkhall has returned to the English number 1 spot after a successful couple of months on the international scene. Despite narrowly missing out on... Continue reading
Tayo Situ Memorial 2* report
The Tayo Situ Memorial, despite being advertised late due to difficulties with getting the venue and date sorted out, produced plenty of matches for the... Continue reading
GB vs Aus teams completed
With the announcement of the British players taking part at the Olympics it also confirms the line-up for the exhibition match between Great Britain and... Continue reading
New discount for Men’s World Cup tickets
A new 20% discount has been announced by the English Table Tennis Association for tickets to the Liebherr Men’s World Cup at the Echo Arena... Continue reading
County Championships Divisions 2012-13
The divisions have been decided for next year’s County Championships with all the promotions and relegations accounted for after a few exciting final weekend’s of... Continue reading
Gavin and Egle victorious at GLC
RUMGAY – THE 2012 GREATER LONDON CHAMPION A new top-class venue, an absolutely massive entry of 185 players, victories for two very well established London... Continue reading
England squads named for Poland and Holland trips
Next week marks the beginning of a busy few days for some of the English international cadets as Sam Mabey, Daniel Lawrence and Maria Tsaptsinos... Continue reading
China Open ends, training begins
None of the four players managed to overturn the odds against their highly-ranked opponents at the China Open, meaning all focus will now turn to... Continue reading
County Champs Junior & Cadet season reviews
County Championship 2011-2012 Cadets Divisions Premier Division Sussex kept up their remarkable run in this event with another win as they once again beat old... Continue reading
Bribar Tipton Grand Prix Draw
The draw is out for the final Grand Prix of the series and it’s all to play for in the men’s singles as Welshman Ryan... Continue reading
Tough draws for Brits in China
All four of the recently announced Team GB representatives reached the knock-out stages on Thursday at the China Open in Shanghai. However, Friday could prove... Continue reading
Men’s World Cup: Volunteers Wanted
Coming to Liverpool on 28th-30th Sept 2012, ETTA is looking to recruit local volunteers who can travel in daily to the Echo arena to assist... Continue reading
Ilford League Tournament Report
The main event of the Ilford League tournament was the Open Singles, which was well supported with 43 entries, with a strong field of top... Continue reading
China Open Day One Report
Na Liu continued her excellent recent form as she began the China Open with a seven-game victory against world number 57 Iveta Vacenovska. The Irish... Continue reading
Bournemouth Invitation U15 Report
Finn on Top and Ruth Rules! By Geoff Ware. Finn Morgan-Bayliss and Ruth Pickering, both from Bournemouth, took the top spot in their respective Boys... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District Knock Out Cup Reports
Frank Neill inspires Writtle success Writtle were the winners of a thrilling Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Division Four Down Knock Out Cup final... Continue reading
Olympic Tickets Notice
Dear Members. For those who purchased tickets for Table Tennis at London 2012 via the BTTF/ETTA this is to advise you that we are expecting... Continue reading
British League Play-off Report
Ormesby and Kingfisher promoted to the British League Premier Division Kingfisher produced a sensational performance in what was undoubtedly the biggest game of the weekend... Continue reading
County Championships Veterans review
County Championships 2011-12 Veterans Divisions Review Premier After a number of seasons watching Leicestershire and Yorkshire take multiple titles it was Sussex who finally reclaimed... Continue reading
Olympic Squad Selected
Partners Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker will represent Team GB in the table tennis singles at the 2012 London Olympic Games after the British Olympic... Continue reading
County Championships Senior review
County Championships 2011-2012 Senior Divisions Premier Division Middlesex took the title after two thrilling weekends, firstly at Cippenham and then at Wood Green. After sharing... Continue reading
Police National Championships Report
The Police National Table Tennis Championships were held between the 8th – 10th May 2012 at Potters Leisure Resort, Great Yarmouth, with over 400 competitors... Continue reading
Greenhouse Bevin Junior 2* Report
Greenhouse Bevin Junior 2 Star Report: Kent Captures Bulk of Titles: The second Greenhouse Bevin 2 star of the season took place on 28th April.... Continue reading
Helshan joins Tessa Sanderson Foundation & Academy
Helshan Weerasinghe has been drafted in by the Tessa Sanderson Foundation and Academy to receive extra support and funding on his way to hopefully becoming... Continue reading
Gold for GB in Slovenia
GOLDS FOR GB PARA TEAM There was more success for the GB Para TT team as they played in the Slovenian Open in their penultimate... Continue reading
DONIC confirmed as Men’s World Cup table sponsor
German manufacturer DONIC has once again been confirmed as the table sponsor and supplier for the 2012 LIEBHERR Men’s World Cup when the tournament is... Continue reading
Gillette launches ‘Great Start’ coaching campaign
With The London 2012 Olympic Games just months away, Gillette has launched its ‘Great Start’ campaign which aims to inspire the next generation of coaches... Continue reading
Brits fall short at Final World Olympic Qualifiers
The Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Doha, Qatar ended in disappointment for the Great British Olympic hopefuls as none of the six-man squad managed... Continue reading
British League Premier Division play-off preview
Can Ormesby win the 2012 play-offs on home soil? Few people will need reminding that next weekend (Saturday and Sunday 19/20 May 2012) is a... Continue reading
Felsted Royal British League win CLICK Handicap Cup
Felsted Royal British League win CLICK Handicap Knock-Out Cup The Felsted Royal British Legion team of Sam Porter and Ashley Butler are the 2012 Chelmsford... Continue reading
Clacton & District League Final Averages
Final Averages At the end of the 2011/2012 Clacton and District Table Tennis League season, the final averages are (qualification : 33% of matches and... Continue reading
Dramatic heart-break in Doha for GB
Great Britain’s last hopes in Doha of Olympic qualification were dashed as both Andrew Baggaley and Paul Drinkhall suffered agonising seven-game defeats. Baggaley had fought... Continue reading
To qualify or not to qualify? The question remains in Doha.
Drama in Doha, Qatar at the Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament as it appears there may be ten qualifying from the event and not two.... Continue reading
Final Grand Prix Points 2011-12
Click through the relevant pdf files below to see your (or your rivals) final Grand Prix ranking points for 2011-12. Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s... Continue reading
World Olympic Qualifiers LIVE
All remaining GB matches at the Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Doha, Qatar will be LIVE on itTV. Paul Drinkhall, Andrew Baggaley and Liam... Continue reading
2012 Cadet Masters Preview
After the drama of the Junior Masters it’s time to prepare for another high-octane competition when the Cadet Masters comes to Cippenham this weekend and... Continue reading
Progress on day two in Doha
Five out of the six Brits in action in Doha qualified for the knock-out stages of the Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament. However, after Joanna... Continue reading
Day one of qualifiers ends with twist
The Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Doha, Qatar began with a mix of results for the British. After great wins for Na Liu and... Continue reading
Adeleke wins HEATT English Open
Kazeem Adeleke wins HEATT English Open title The Hardbat English Association of Table Tennis (HEATT) held their biggest tournament yet over the weekend of Saturday/Sunday... Continue reading
Elmtree secure League & Cup double in Chelmsford
Elmtree Graphics make it a League and Cup Double Elmtree Graphics B, runaway winners of Division Two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Clacton & District Handicap Cup Final Report
ROOSTERS CROWING OVER CUP Windsor Roosters grabbed the honours in this week’s Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicap Cup Final, James Denyer, Gary Cattermole... Continue reading
ETTA AGM 7th July
Annual General Meeting on Saturday 7th July 2012, commencing 2pm at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3QW. Notice and agenda will... Continue reading
Olympic Tickets on sale Friday
Thirty-thousand table tennis tickets are among those on sale as contingency tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games. This Friday at 11am a fresh sale... Continue reading
George Walsh: Obituary
GEORGE WALSH It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of George Walsh on the night of 28th April. I first met... Continue reading
Final World Olympic Qualification begins in Doha
The Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament begins today in Doha, Qatar with six British hopefuls taking on their last chance to secure an automatic London... Continue reading
Midlands are School Games Champions
England Midlands won the table tennis event at the 2012 School Games after reaching finals in all of the three disciplines at ExCeL. Although they... Continue reading
School Games Day One Report
The defending boys and girls champions at the School Games made the perfect start at ExCeL when they topped their respective groups on day one... Continue reading
Watch the School Games at the Olympic Venues this Bank Holiday
This bank holiday Monday why not head to the table tennis Olympic venue to watch the School Games as young players from across Britain fight... Continue reading
Players given final World Olympic Qualifier chance
Six players have been given one last opportunity to secure their Olympic place when they take part in the Final World Olympic Qualification Tournament in... Continue reading
Paul Drinkhall returns to world’s top 100
Paul Drinkhall has returned to the top 100 players in the world rankings for the first time since December 2010 when he reached a personal... Continue reading
Updated Bribar London GP Draw
* please see new draw with updated start times. This weekend welcomes one of the most popular Grand Prixs on the ETTA circuit. The Bribar... Continue reading
Reed moves to Falkenberg BTK
Daniel Reed has signed for Swedish League side Falkenberg BTK for the 2012-13 season having helped his current Danish side, Odense, to the play-off final.... Continue reading
Condors Champions of Clacton & District Division One
CONDORS – JUST Windsor Condors are the new champions of Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League. After the tightest title race... Continue reading
Darius eliminated in Chile
There were no big shocks for Darius Knight in Chile as he was defeated in both his singles and doubles ties on Friday. He had... Continue reading
Team GB success at Para China Open
GOLDEN GB PARA SUCCESS AT CHINA OPEN Further success for the GB Paralympic squad has been achieved at the China Open. In an event inevitably... Continue reading
National Junior Masters Preview
The National Junior Masters is taking place this weekend at the Burton Uxbridge Table Tennis Club with the best junior players in attendance ready for... Continue reading
91-year-old table tennis Torch Bearer
She was 28 the last time the Olympics came to Great Britain just after World War Two – and now a Swansea table tennis legend... Continue reading
Darius into last 32 in Chile
The small entry at the GAC Group ITTF World Tour Chile Open has enabled England’s number 3 Darius Knight to progress to the last 32... Continue reading
Instant Ping Pong Downloadable Templates
Download more playing templates below. Round Robin Template Knockout Template Group & Knockout Template Box League Template 2-a-side Team Template ... Continue reading
Global Sports Jobs
Our jobs board allows you to search for vacancies across the global sports industry. The latest vacancies are listed below and updated regularly; alternatively you... Continue reading
Liebherr Men’s World Cup on the horizon
With the Liebherr Men’s World Cup soon approaching over the horizon, it has become the fastest selling event in ETTA history and there’s plenty of... Continue reading
School Games tickets available
Tickets have now been made available for the 2012 School Games at the Olympic venue of ExCeL in London’s Royal Docklands. Tickets are FREE and... Continue reading
Sussex Series Preview
Sussex Series Saturday 16th June 2012 The Sussex series has been a number of tournaments held at K2, Crawley, Sussex that have adopted the following... Continue reading
South East Regional Qualifiers u11-14
The Regional u11-u14 South East qualification tournament took place at Byng Hall, Tonbridge, Kent on Saturday 14th April with 38 young boys looking to book... Continue reading
Darius begins Chile Open tomorrow
With miserable weather hitting the English mainland (ruining dreams of an early summer) who wouldn’t want a relaxing break in sunny Chile? Only, for Darius... Continue reading
2012 School Games Preview
It’s all about the teams at the 2012 School Games, this year – in it’s new format, taking place at the Olympic venue, ExCeL. With... Continue reading
Cippenham Senior Super 6 Report
Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open Championship (22.4.12) by Graham Trimming Unknown Koszo the champion Eli Baraty and Zoltan Koszo met twice in the Cippenham... Continue reading
Clacton Closed Championships Report
GLORY FOR GOWLETT – SORROW FOR YOUNG Kevin Gowlett took the glory in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s 2012 Closed Championships held last... Continue reading
Cippenham Veteran’s Super 6 Report
Cippenham Super 6 Veteran’s 2-Star Open Championship by Graham Trimming Christos the star Christos Hannides, who turned out for Cippenham in the first half of... Continue reading
Leon Thomson’s Grand Illusion
Sixteen-year old Leon Thomson, winner of the Magic Circle Junior Award at just 14, will be bringing his brand of magic (and table tennis) to... Continue reading
Middlesex retain County Premier title
MIDDLESEX RETAIN COUNTY SENIOR TITLE Middlesex retained the County Championships Senior Premier Division after an exciting weekend’s play at Wood Green Academy. They consolidated their... Continue reading
Table Tennis England Style Guide
If you want to write up a news piece from the tournament you are attending, please read the style guide attached below, before sending your... Continue reading
Sussex Circuit at K2 Report
April 21st Sussex Circuit at K2 The fifth Sussex circuit tournament in the 2011-2012 season kicked off at K2, Crawley on Sat 21st April with 46... Continue reading
Crawley 2* Report
Crawley 2 Star Report: (By Rory Scott-Referee) There was a total entry of 65 players across 6 different age groups at the Crawley 2 Star... Continue reading
Stiga Blackpool 2 Star Results – 22 April 2012
The last event of the Blackpool Table Tennis season provided some great results for players in the Stiga Blackpool Junior 2 Star, held at Palatine... Continue reading
Tin-Tin is Champion in France
Tin-Tin Ho won the girls’ cadet singles at the French Junior and Cadet Open in France after a series of excellent performances over a number... Continue reading
Helshan and Tin-Tin reach last 16
Helshan Weerasinghe and Tin-Tin Ho reached the last 16 of their respective cadet singles competitions at the French Junior and Cadet Open in Metz. Weerasinghe... Continue reading
Team results from French Open
Friday was all about the team events at the French Junior and Cadet Open and once again for England it was the cadets who led... Continue reading
Knight loses out in Spain
Darius Knight lost a thrilling singles round of 64 match in Almeria, Spain to end his run at the first World Tour event he’s attended... Continue reading
Darius leaves nothing to spare in Spain
Having lost yesterday to Spain’s Oriol Monzo, Darius Knight had it all to do against Japanese player Yoshiyuki Kato but, by the skin of his... Continue reading
Walker and Gray unmoved by lost kit
Sam Walker and Lewis Gray reached the Junior Boys Singles last 32 in France as the Juniors found the going tough on the first day... Continue reading
Knight in must-win match for tomorrow
Darius Knight must beat Yoshiyuki Kato (JPN) tomorrow to keep his Spanish Open hopes alive after losing a seven-game thriller to host nation player Oriol... Continue reading
Butterfly Schools Individual Championships Preview
Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships It’s a busy period for the English Schools’ Table Tennis Association. Having recently sent teams to compete in the ISF World... Continue reading
Darius heading to Spanish Open
Tomorrow sees the start of the GAC Group 2012 ITTF World Tour Spanish Open in Almeria with Darius Knight heading there to try and boost... Continue reading
French Junior & Cadet Open Preview
England send a 10 strong squad to the French Junior and Cadet Open in Metz that begins tomorrow. Fresh from his first under-21’s Grand Prix... Continue reading
Success for Oxford at U11-14 Qualifiers
Oxford Boys at Regionals Three Oxfordshire boys took part in the South Regional 11-14 Tournament at Cippenham on Saturday, with the incentive of qualifying for... Continue reading
Cup finals at the Colchester & District TTL
H20 ROWHEDGE DOMINATE CUP FINALS With five Cup finals to be played this week in the Colchester and District Table Tennis League The H20 Rowhedge... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Radford trio of wins not enough to secure Writtle safety from relegation Writtle A and OCs A couldn’t be separated in their battle to avoid... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
CHAMPIONS SLIP UP IN TITLE RACE The title race in Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League took yet another twist this... Continue reading
‘Rocket’ Ronnie knocks-up at BATTS
It’s nothing unusual to see Ronnie O’Sullivan striding up to a green table ready to play, only, it isn’t usually a table tennis table. The... Continue reading
Jenkins triumphs at Tees Sport Blackpool GP
Ryan Jenkins won the Men’s Singles at the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix with an exciting 3-1 victory over English number four Daniel Reed. In... Continue reading
Olympic Qualifiers end in defeat
The last two English hopes of automatic Olympic qualification were snuffed out in Luxembourg after succumbing to tough draws on the final day at the... Continue reading
Tees Sport Blackpool GP Day One Report
Men’s Band 1 Mike O’Driscoll won a high-class Band 1 final against Lewis Gray late into Saturday night with quality rallies outlining the displays from... Continue reading
Parker and Drinkhall reach final day
Joanna Parker and Paul Drinkhall won excellent final matches on day four in Luxembourg to keep their respective dreams alive. Both recorded high ranking wins;... Continue reading
A Close Fight In Luxembourg
The main stages of the European Olympic Qualification tournament were tough no matter who you were, with a wealth of top international players scattered across... Continue reading
Three progress in Olympic Qualifiers
Joanna Parker held her nerve in a dramatic seven-game thriller to secure a third place in the main stages of the European Olympic Qualification Tournament... Continue reading
European Qualifiers Day One Report
Kelly Sibley almost pulled off the shock of the day to beat Swede Matilda Ekholm (50) only to let her nerves get the better of... Continue reading
Sussex Satellite GP Day Two
Jarvis Sports Sussex Satellite Grand Prix Day 2 Report (by Rory Scott-Referee) Filip Flying High: With the banded events completed the day before, it was... Continue reading
Tees Sport Blackpool GP Draw
The draw for the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix has been decided with a number of big names ready to compete at the ‘Las Vegas’... Continue reading
European Olympic Qualification Draw
The draw has been made for the preliminary stage at the European Olympic Qualification Tournament in Luxembourg and it’s risen a number of tough fixtures... Continue reading
European Olympic Qualifiers Preview
This weekend Olympic hopes will be realised or dashed for 124 European hopefuls who have travelled to Luxembourg for the European Olympic Qualification Tournament. The... Continue reading
Belgium training camp for youngsters
During the Easter holiday’s nine players from three regions of England attended a training camp in Belgium from the 2nd-5th April. The training camp took... Continue reading
6th NatWest Jersey Open Results
The 6th Natwest Jersey Open took place over the weekend with a whole host of top British players on show including Darius Knight, Chris Doran,... Continue reading
Ping! project back for more
Popular Ping! project is back to create a summer of outdoor ping pong across three cities. Hundreds more tables to pop up across country thanks... Continue reading
Final Report from ISF WSTTC
ISF WORLD SCHOOLS’ TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS CAGLIARI, SARDINIA, ITALY Day 4 Thursday April 5th After yesterdays rest day, when the players and coaches were treated... Continue reading
Clacton & DTTL Cup Results
ROOSTERS AND JAGUARS WIN THROUGH Windsor Roosters and Nomads Jaguars will battle it out in this year’s final of the Clacton and District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Sussex Satellite GP Report
Jarvis Sports Sussex Satellite Grand Prix Report: (by Rory Scott-Referee) There was a slightly lower entry for the Jarvis Sports Satellite Grand Prix this year... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
H20 ROWHEDGE RETAIN TITLE FOR FOURTH SUCCESSIVE YEAR! H20 Rowhedge A beat Tollgate B 10-0 and in doing so retained their Colchester and District Table... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Kevin Worthington hits top form against OCs B The battle to avoid relegation from Division One of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League has... Continue reading
6th Natwest Jersey Open Day Two Report
Day Two of Banded events at the 6th NatWest Jersey Open Table Tennis Grand Prix Tournament. Local players were to the fore on the second... Continue reading
6th NatWest Jersey Open Day One Report
Day One at the 6th NatWest Jersey Open Table Tennis Grand Prix Tournament. Good Friday was purely for the ‘two man’ teams and started with... Continue reading
YST Step Into Sport Camp 2012
As part of an innovative Youth Sport Trust programme the ETTA delivered a taste of the Young Official Award course to 103 young people attending... Continue reading
Drinkhall nears top 100 in April WR
England’s Olympic athletes are making a move with five of the remaining Olympic shortlisted players jumping up the world rankings – including the four-time English... Continue reading
Medal for England at ISF WSC on Day 3
ISF WORLD SCHOOLS’ TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS CAGLIARI, SARDINIA ITALY Day 3 Tuesday April 3rd Day three and we arrived at the sharp end of the... Continue reading
Ping! Package
Ping! the Public Sport England’s new fund for public ping pong tables Ping! is a recreational table tennis initiative which has brought a surge of new... Continue reading
Bournemouth 1*
Bournemouth One Star On Saturday, Portchester School, Bournemouth, hosted its second ETTA One Star Tournament of the season in their new purpose built 24 table... Continue reading
Cheltenham 4* Report
Oh Danny Boy! By Geoff Ware. Just the word ‘Cheltenham’ sends shivers of anticipation through the spine of thousands of racing enthusiasts the world over... Continue reading
ISF World Schools Champs Day Two
ISF WORLD SCHOOLS’ TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS CAGLIARI, SARDINIA ITALY Day 2 Monday April 2nd Day 2 opened with session four and Morpeth school registered their... Continue reading
Sussex 2* Series Off
The Sussex Series 2* tournament on April 21st has been cancelled due to a lack of entries.
ISF World Schools Champs Day One
ISF WORLD SCHOOLS’ TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS CAGLIARI, SARDINIA ITALY Day 1, Sunday April 1st. After a free session one, all the England teams were in... Continue reading
Obituary: Eric Day
Eric Day, the father of former England international player Paul Day, has passed away aged 83 on Friday 9th March. Eric was also a former... Continue reading
World Record broken in Ipswich
More than 100 players set a new world record at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich for the most people to take part in a table... Continue reading
Fusion: new British League Champions
Fusion are the 2011/2 British League Premier Division Champions The South London Club claimed the title in a thrilling finale to the Season by beating... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Condors leap-frog to the top Windsor Condors moved to the top of Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League with a crucial... Continue reading
Campaigns close in Dortmund
England’s men’s and women’s team both finished victorious in their final fixtures at the 2012 Liebherr World Team Table Tennis Championships with respective triumphs over... Continue reading
Promotion dream dashed at WTTTC
England men’s dreams of promotion were shattered when they lost to India on Friday afternoon at the Liebherr 2012 World Team Table Tennis Championships. India... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Gary Ward was Writtle’s only winner against top of the table Maldon B The battle at the bottom of the first division of the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Table tennis at 10 Downing Street
Table Tennis at 10 Downing Street Guests including HRH The Princess Royal, Jacques Rogge and Members of the IOC, Lord Coe and Members of the... Continue reading
Paralympic stars shine at BTTAD Nationals
PARALYMPIC STARS SHINE AT BTTAD NATIONALS A record turnout for the BTTAD National Championships at Crewe saw 85 players competing in over 20 events. This... Continue reading
Five star men win Group H at WTTTC
Wednesday at the Liebherr 2012 World Team Table Tennis Championships proved to be a double-winning day with both the English men’s and women’s teams emerging... Continue reading
Sussex 2nds are Division 2b County Champions
SUSSEX SECONDS EASE TO VETERANS TITLE County Championship Veterans 2B Sussex Veterans 2nd team shone in this seasons County Championships Division 2b and took the... Continue reading
Cleveland head for Veterans Premier
CLEVELAND HEAD FOR VETERANS PREMIER After dropping just one point during the first weekend of the County Championship Division 1a fixtures it was Cleveland who... Continue reading
Cippenham Super 6 Junior 2* Report
by Graham Trimming Cippenham Super 6 Junior 2-Star Open Back to back wins for Williams Ryan Williams, from Essex, obviously likes playing at Cippenham. A... Continue reading
Golden start for BTTAD at Italy Open
GOLDEN START TO THE PARALYMPIC TABLE TENNIS YEAR In the first major (Factor 40) event of the season in Italy, the BTTAD British squad won... Continue reading
England’s men top Group H at WTTTC
By Russell Moore England’s men virtually sealed their top place in Group H with a terrific 3-1 victory over a tough Egypt side. England will... Continue reading
Bribar City of Derby 4* Report
It’s taken some time but congratulations to the winners at the Bribar and City of Derby 4 star! Starting ‘at the top’ it was a... Continue reading
Final British League Report
B-BATT Pavilion retained the top spot in the British League Premier Division after the opening round of the final weekend despite being without the services... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
DIVISION ONE TITLE RACE LAST IN LEAGUE TO BE DECIDED With Divisions Two, Three and Four champions already crowned the only title yet to be... Continue reading
Table Tennis Networker
This course could be the first step on the coaching, officiating or administration ladder for young people assisting at Table Tennis clubs, after school clubs,... Continue reading
Men begin charge at WTTTC
England’s men made storming progress at the 2012 Liebherr WTTTC in Dortmund as their female counterparts wobbled on day two. Including Sunday’s 3-0 victory over... Continue reading
Sussex Series win for Tin-Tin
TT Title To Tin Tin: (Report by Rory Scott-Referee) 36 men & 12 women contested the recent Sussex Series Senior 2 Star played at K2... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Robert Shrimpton scores two excellent wins for Chelmsford A Chelmsford Table Tennis Club A are almost certainly relegated from Division One of the Chelmsford &... Continue reading
Rooney & Ferdinand in ping pong challenge
Did you take part in sport relief this year? With thousands of people around the country giving up their time and money to raise funds... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
WALTON STROLL TO PROMOTION Walton D confirmed their promotion from Division Two of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League this week with a 9-1... Continue reading
WTTTC: The Challenge Ahead
The Liebherr 2012 World Team Table Tennis Championships begin in Dortmund on Sunday with eight English players representing their country on one of the biggest... Continue reading
U11-14s Regional Qualifiers Info
Some queries have arisen over the qualifying tournaments for the U11-14 National Championships. To clear anything up. The event that should be applied for is... Continue reading
Sussex are Veterans County Champs No. 1
SUSSEX WIN VETERANS PREMIER DIVISION Sussex veterans regained the Premier Division title after a number of years of Leicestershire, Yorkshire and Kent domination after a... Continue reading
Sussex Series 2* Report
Lewis: A Level Above (Report by Rory Scott, Referee) The third Sussex Series 2 Star of the season attracted a top quality field, due to... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
THREE-HORSE RACE IN DIVISION THREE With five weeks to the end of the 2011/12 Clacton and District Table Tennis League season, the top of Division... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Improving Gary Baker undefeated for Elmtree Excalibur A against Writtle A The battle to avoid relegation from Division One of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Sussex Satellite Grand Prix: Closing Date Extended
If you were thinking about entering this event, but had not got round to entering, don’t worry, it’s not too late, as the closing date... Continue reading
British League Premier Preview
B-BATT Pavilion out to become Premier Division Champions for the first time. What has been an enthralling British League Premier Division Season will be decided... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior 6 Nations Report
Last weekend saw the Junior and Cadet Six Nations take place on the Isle of Man with England coming away as victors in six of... Continue reading
British League weekend 24/25th March
There is some confusion over the date of the next British League meet but we can confim it will be held on March 24th and... Continue reading
2010 WTTTC Re-cap
With the 2012 Liebherr World Team Table Tennis Championships just over a week away it’s time to look back at last time out in 2010... Continue reading
WTTTC 2010 Women’s Results
England 3-2 Austria Player Match Result Player Overall Match Score Individual Game Scores Li Qiangbing beat Joanna Parker 3-0 (11-8, 11-9, 12-10) Hannah Hicks beat... Continue reading
WTTTC 2010 Men’s Results
England 3-1 Luxembourg Player Match Result Player Overall Match Score Individual Game Scores Traian Ciociu beat Andrew Baggaley 3-2 (5-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-9) Paul... Continue reading
Oxon Inter-League report
Oxon Inter-League Moreton TTC Oxford dominated the proceedings at the annual Oxfordshire Inter-League tournament, held at South Moreton School on Sunday, not only winning the... Continue reading
Aussie team selected for GB match
By Russell Moore The Australian team has been announced for the GB vs Aus international table tennis match being held at Preston Guidhall on Monday... Continue reading
NatWest Jersey Open Final Call
Time is running out to get your entries in for the 6th NatWest Jersey Open (taking place on 6-8th April) and with the prize fund... Continue reading
National Schools Team Championships preview
NATIONAL SCHOOL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday 24th March 2012 – Hinckley Leisure Centre (LE10 0JR) Who will be crowned Butterfly National School Team Champions? Who will... Continue reading
Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells TTL Report
Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells Table Tennis League – February 2012 Otford A and Leigh B share top Spot February saw the league revert to its... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Hamish Innes leads Maldon B to convincing 9-1 victory. Division One leaders Maldon B showed their all-round strength in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
WINNERS FEEL AT HOME Home advantage proved crucial in this week’s quarter-final matches of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup with... Continue reading
WTTTC Squads Announced
The England squads for the World Team Table Tennis Championships (25th March – 1st April) have been announced with eight players heading to Westfalenhallen in... Continue reading
Colchester Championship results
WARNER WORTHY WINNER Andy Warner (Tollgate A) beat Steve Joslin (H20 Rowhedge A) to win the Colchester Men’s Singles Table Tennis Championship and did it... Continue reading
Oxford girls sweep National Junior League
OXFORD GIRLS’ SWEET 15 National Junior League Report, March 3rd, 2012 Fourteen Kidlington Forum players took part in the final series of National Junior League... Continue reading
World Cup Offer Extended
Early bird ticket offer extended until March 31st. With top sporting venues such as Goodison Park and Anfield, the 2008 City of Culture, Liverpool, will... Continue reading
Cippenham 5×2 1* Open Champs Report
Cippenham 5 by 2 Cadet & Under-13 1-Star Open Championships (26.2.12) Two finals for Alex Alex Gillen, a member of Cippenham TTC’s advanced coaching group... Continue reading
Aylesbury Junior TT Tournament Report
MATT TRIUMPHS AT JUNIOR TOURNAMENT This season’s Junior Table Tennis Tournament took place at Elmhurst last Friday with 10 youngsters competing for the trophy. With... Continue reading
MKDTTL Closed Championships Report
The Milton Keynes & District Table Tennis League held its annual Closed Championships on Sunday 19th February at the Kingston Table Tennis Centre. A total... Continue reading
MKTTL Nick Warton – unsung hero
MILTON KEYNES TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE NICK WARTON-AN UNSUNG HERO The local table tennis fraternity is mourning one of its most well-known characters following the death... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Peter Mynard hat-trick sinks Hatfield Peverel B Runaway Division Two leaders Elmtree Excalibur B showed impressive strength in depth in the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Juniors in the limelight. The junior players of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League took centre stage this week as Paul Hume, Jonathan Found... Continue reading
Drinkhall and Sibley retain titles
Paul Drinkhall and Kelly Sibley retained their respective men’s and women’s singles titles at the 2012 English National Table Tennis Championships held at Ponds Forge... Continue reading
Drinkhall wins fourth singles title
Paul Drinkhall beat Liam Pitchford 4-1 to successfully defend his title and earn his fourth men’s singles crown at the English National Table Tennis Championships... Continue reading
Kelly Sibley wins third singles title
Kelly Sibley won her third Women’s Singles title at the English National Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. Sibley beat her great rival Joanna Parker... Continue reading
Reed and Knight upset odds for doubles win
Danny Reed and Darius Knight upset the odds in the men’s doubles final to beat Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall 3-1. Reed repeated his shock... Continue reading
Parker and Sibley win women’s doubles
Joanna Parker and Kelly Sibley won the 2012 English National Championship’s Women’s Doubles title after a comfortable victory over Emily Bates and Lauren Spink. The... Continue reading
Drinkhall to face Pitchford in final
Paul Drinkhall won an epic encounter with Darius Knight 4-2 as he reached the 2012 men’s singles final against Liam Pitchford who defeated Daniel Reed.... Continue reading
Parker and Sibley will meet in singles final
Joanna Parker wasted no time in reach another women’s singles final after demolishing her opponent Lauren Spink in four straight games and just 20 minutes.... Continue reading
Drinkhall/Pitchford to contest doubles final
The men’s doubles final will be contested between the top seeds Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall against Darius Knight and Daniel Reed. Favourites Pitchford and... Continue reading
Parker/Sibley v Bates/Spink in final
Joanna Parker and Kelly Sibley advanced to face Emily Bates and Lauren Spink in the women’s doubles final after both pairs won their semi-final contests... Continue reading
Pitchford advances to semi-finals
Liam Pitchford beat Andrew Baggaley 4-1 in the pick of the men’s singles quarter-finals at Ponds Forge this morning. The England number one took the... Continue reading
Parker and Sibley on course for final
Joanna Parker and Kelly Sibley remained on course to meet in the women’s singles final after both finishing victorious in their respective quarter-finals at Ponds... Continue reading
Final day at the Nationals
This could prove to be a very exciting day at the 2012 English Senior National Table Tennis Championships with a host of excellent ties set... Continue reading
Walker/Gray reach shock doubles semi
Sam Walker and Lewis Gray reached the men’s doubles semi-final after an excellent run of afternoon results saw them book their place against favourites Paul... Continue reading
Pitchford v Baggaley set for tomorrow
Liam Pitchford and Andrew Baggaley will meet tomorrow after they both won through their round one and two matches by comfortable 4-0 scorelines. Pitchford beat... Continue reading
Favourites reach women’s doubles semis
The favourite seeds in the women’s doubles all got through to the last four as tomorrow looks like being an exciting day in the chase... Continue reading
Parker and Sibley progress in singles
Top seeds Joanna Parker and Kelly Sibley both progressed serenely into the women’s quarter-finals with comfortable 4-0 wins over their respective opponents. Parker had to... Continue reading
Juniors reach women’s round 2
The women’s singles first round saw a host of junior talent making it through to the second round against their more experienced peers. Tin-Tin Ho,... Continue reading
Men’s groups results
Danny Lawrence pulled off the biggest shock of the men’s singles groups with a fantastic win over the 19th seed Tom Maynard. Maynard was the... Continue reading
Women’s singles group results
The eight groups of women’s singles provided a number of interesting matches with surprising qualifiers who will advance to the next round; including bottom-seed Janine... Continue reading
Knight/Sibley are mixed doubles Champions
After all the drama of the semi-finals in the mixed doubles, the final was a comparatively quiet affair with the new favourites; Kelly Sibley and... Continue reading
Early men’s qual group results
With over 20 men’s singles groups in action over the course of Saturday there are plenty of top matches and players progressing into the preliminary... Continue reading
Hicks/Doran defeat favourites in semi
Hannah Hicks and Chris Doran pulled off one of the biggest shocks at the National Championships with their victory over four-times winners Joanna Parker and... Continue reading
Big guns reach mixed semis
The semi-final line-up is full of the top seeds in the mixed doubles event as day two at the English National Championships continues to impress... Continue reading
Mixed Doubles First Round
Day two at the English Senior National Championships started with a bang after a number of amazing and dramatic five-game thrillers lit up the Saturday... Continue reading
Veterans Doubles Results
Chris Bartram and Andrew Trott were winners of the Veteran’s Mens Doubles competition while Sanja Clements and Emma Rose won the women’s competition. Bartram and... Continue reading
Vickers wins third under-21 title
Emma Vickers won her third under-21s title at Ponds Forge in the last match on Friday night at the English National Table Tennis Championships with... Continue reading
Trumpauskas wins second successive title
Lorestas Trumpauskas won his second successive English Nationals Veterans Men’s title with victory over Chris Bartram, who for the third straight year, finished agonisingly as... Continue reading
Evans is under-21s Champion
Gavin Evans secured his maiden English National Championships under-21 title with victory in the final over David McBeath sealing what was an outstanding day’s performance.... Continue reading
Michelle Reeves wins Veteran Womens title
Michelle Reeves was the surprise winner of the Veteran Women’s title after a count-back triumph over Sue Collier assured her of the 2012 title in... Continue reading
Hicks vs Vickers in under-21 final
Last year’s Champion in the women’s under-21s, Hannah Hicks, will face Emma Vickers in the final as both progressed through their semi-finals confidently. Vickers, who... Continue reading
Evans downs Pitchford in semi-final
Gavin Evans provided the biggest shock of the first day’s play at Ponds Forge with an exceptional semi-final victory against the heavy favourite Liam Pitchford... Continue reading
Kinlocke stuns Doran in quarters
Garth Kinlocke picked up the big win in the men’s under-21s as he knocked-out second seed Chris Doran in an amazing five-game quarter-final. Kinlocke seemed... Continue reading
Bates knocked-out of under-21 groups
Last year’s under-21 women’s Champions Hannah Hicks progressed through to the semi-finals but her final opponent, Emily Bates, failed to get through her group. While... Continue reading
Trumpauskas begins dominantly in title defence
Lorestas Trumpauskas started his defence of his Veterans Singles title with a comfortable cruise through his qualifying group with two successive 3-0 victories. Trumpauskas beat... Continue reading
Walker fights back to reach QF
Round one of the boy’s singles saw no shocks as the quarter-finals shapes up into an incredibly strong line-up as the top seeds are re-introduced.... Continue reading
Downing shocks Cullen in Under-21s
Downing secured the big shock of the first session George Downing caused the big shock of the men’s under-21s qualifying groups by knocking-out his group’s... Continue reading
Drinkhall Returns To The Bundesliga
Werder Bremen has just announced two exciting new signings to their Bundesliga team, world number 11 Chih-Yuan Chuan from Taiwan and our very own Paul... Continue reading
Great Britain vs Australia tickets available
Tickets are now available for the Team GB versus Australia international table tennis match, which will be held at Preston Guild Hall on Monday 23rd... Continue reading
National Champs Draw, Schedule & Tickets
The draw has been made for the English Senior National Championships with a few interesting ties ready to be played out over the first weekend... Continue reading
National Championships Information
For all your National Championship needs don’t forget to check out our Nationals website. There we have videos, photographs and stories from last year’s tournament... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Paul Drinkhall
2011 was a top year for Paul Drinkhall with three titles to his name including his third Men’s Singles trophy. He missed out on a... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Kelly Sibley
Kelly Sibley won two National Championship titles in 2011 and will be on the charge for three titles in this Olympic year. She won the... Continue reading
March World Rankings Out
The March world rankings have been released by the ITTF and it wasn’t a good one for the English players. This can only be as... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Liam Pitchford
The current England number one Liam Pitchford won his first Nationals title last year with victory the Men’s Under-21 event. While he is the strong... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Daniel Reed
Last year’s losing finalist in the Men’s Singles and winner of the Men’s Doubles alongside Chris Doran, Daniel Reed is hunting for more success at... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Joanna Parker
Joanna Parker is the current English number one woman having shot up to her highest world ranking earlier this year. She has twice won the... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Darius Knight
Our second Q&A piece ahead of the Nationals is from Darius Knight. Still only 21 years old, Darius has already won one mixed doubles national... Continue reading
Action Camp Easter 2012
Easter training camp at Haka Sports Complex, Launcelot Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EB To view the promotional poster click here. To download the registration form... Continue reading
Change4Life – Resources for Schools
Did you know that you can dowload free posters for your school from the Change4Life website? Change4Life and Youth Sport Trust have created a range... Continue reading
Change4Life Competition
Take part in the fantastic SmallSteps4Life competition! Get thinking like an athlete – and win a visit by a top athlete to your school With... Continue reading
Nationals Q&A: Andrew Baggaley
In the run-up to the 2012 Senior National Championships we have conducted a number of question and answer interviews with the seven English players competing... Continue reading
Nicholls gains Champions League experience
Grand Prix regular Damien Nicholls was not present in Doncaster last weekend, but there was an extraordinary reason for this – Nicholls had been asked... Continue reading
Derby 4* Junior Groups
The groups are out for the Derby 4* Junior competition on the 10th March. Click here to see the groups.
Olympic Tickets Notice
Olympic Tickets Notice. For information to members who have purchased tickets allocated to the British Table Tennis Federation and made payment via the ETTA, they will... Continue reading
Colchester & District Closed Champs Preview
HIGH CLASS FIELD IN COLCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIPS With a high in class and volume entry for the Colchester and District Table Tennis League Closed Championships players should... Continue reading
Aylesbury TTL Report
Second and third teams in the Premier Division confronted each other at Bierton last week. Haddenham B mainstays, Chris Hawkes and Jon Abungan, took two... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Title Race Wide Open Title-contenders Brotherhood A and Windsor Roosters faced each other this week in Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Radford leads Writtle to 6-4 win over ECC A Writtle A who finished second to bottom in Division One of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
King reaches quarters in Sweden
The Safir Swedish Open saw a large contingent of English players head into Scandinavia in two separate tournaments. Emily Bates, Tressa Armitage and Maria Tsaptsinos... Continue reading
British League Non-Premier Report
In a tightly contested British League season – this year no team has managed to see through all fourteen games with maximum victories. The British... Continue reading
Senior Nationals Draw
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Westfield Easter Camp
Westfield Easter Camp 2012 Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th April 10am – 3.45pm Weavers Leisure Centre, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 3JQ Promotional Poster Camp Booking Form
Liebherr 2012 World Team TTC Draw Released
The draws for the Liebherr 2012 World Team Table Tennis Championships were made today with both the English sides optimistic of a promotion push come... Continue reading
Oxford triumph in Midland League Junior Tournament
Oxford A gave a superlative performance to win the Midland League Junior Team Tournament, held at Kidlington Forum on Sunday, although it needed a count-back... Continue reading
Czech Cadet & Junior Open Results
The Czech Cadet and Junior Open provided a number of positives from the young English players with the cadet players taking up the mantle in... Continue reading
Disability profiled at Nationals
The English National Championships (2nd-4th March) is about promoting the best in English table tennis over an excitement-packed three days at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.... Continue reading
Ping! – Music vs Table Tennis coming soon!
CULTURAL OLYMPIAD COMES TO WARWICK ARTS CENTRE WITH WORLD PREMIERE OF PING! – MUSIC VS TABLE TENNIS Join us on Sat 3 March from 12-6pm... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
DIVISION FOUR PROMOTION RACE FINALLY TAKING SHAPE Without doubt this season’s Colchester and District Table Tennis League Division Four is the strongest in years, with... Continue reading
Inaugural YST National Young Coach Academy held
More than 150 promising young sports coaches made the journey to Loughborough University to attend the inaugural Youth Sport Trust’s National Young Coaches Academy. The... Continue reading
M&G Investments Chelmsford Closed Finals Night Results
Alex Abbott wins M&G Investments Chelmsford Men’s Singles title as well as Veterans Over 40s and Over 50s Crowns Alex Abbott (Maldon) made history in... Continue reading
Nottingham Trent sweep titles at British Uni Champs
British University Table Tennis British Universities Sport held their National Championships at the Jubilee Campus Sports Centre of Nottingham University this weekend. Entry in both singles... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Minda “sinks” leaders Bocking Bocking A who are currently placed second in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League had a week... Continue reading
12-year-old Champion at Sutton Closed Champs
The Sutton & District Table Tennis League closed championships were played at Graham Spicer TTC, New Malden. A new open singles champion emerged and he... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
SIXTH MAXIMUM FOR BROTHERHOOD’S FRED Brotherhood G’s number one player Fred Gallone produced a top-class performance this week in Division Three of the Clacton and... Continue reading
Butterfly Doncaster GP Draw
Titles are up for grabs at the Doncaster Grand Prix with none of the winners from last year’s top events in the draw for this... Continue reading
Ellenborough are JBL Champions
A dramatic final weekend of the Boys Junior British League saw Ellenborough Table Tennis Club being crowned Premier League Champions: an incredible achievement for a... Continue reading
Youth Sport Trust Conference 2012
The ETTA and English Schools TTA held a joint stand at the Youth Sport Trust Conference held at Telford on 8/9 February aimed at Head... Continue reading
Team GB Olympic Qualifier Squad
In a quest to give Team GB the maximum number of spots in this years Olympic table tennis events and for the honor of qualifying... Continue reading
Sussex win Cadet County Champs Premier
SUSSEX REGAIN CADETS PREMIER Sussex and Middlesex once more dominated the County Championships Cadets Premier Division which was played over one weekend at Weavers Leisure... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Writtle A determined to avoid relegation Writtle A who are fighting hard to avoid relegation scored a fine 7-3 win over Maldon A in the first... Continue reading
Want to train in Hungary?
Fancy training in the Hungarian Riveria, a top class course in BalatonFured on Lake Balaton,. one of the nicest places in Hungary. Ferenc Karsai, Austrian... Continue reading
Oxford Veterans Report
Midland League Reports, 2012 Veterans Division 1: Leamington A 4 Oxford 6 Oxford Veterans A had a close call at Leamington, but made it five... Continue reading
Heart of England silver for Oxford Cadets
Oxford Cadet team takes Heart of England Silver The Oxford Cadet Table Tennis team played their last two matches in the Heart of England Cadet... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
‘YUNG’ JASON’S EFFORTS NOT ENOUGH TO SAVE LAST 100% RECORD Sixteen year-old Jason Yung became the first player to beat all three H20 Rowhedge A... Continue reading
Premier JBL triumphs for Ellenborough and Wales
Tremendous performances for the Ellenborough squad brought them out on top of a tight Boys Premier Division. Last years Champions Burton Uxbridge were runners up... Continue reading
M&G Investments Chelmsford Closed TTC
Upsets galore in 2012 M&G Investments Chelmsford Closed Table Tennis Championships The 2012 M&G Investments Chelmsford Table Tennis League Closed Tournament produced a large number... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
JAGUARS WIN BY A WHISKER Nomads Jaguars may be languishing at the bottom of Division One but they are a team of fighters as they... Continue reading
Table tennis toddler hits headlines
You have probably seen over the last couple of days a new rising star to the world of table tennis. What started as a simple... Continue reading
Discounted hotel rooms for Nationals
For anyone heading to the English Senior National Championships (2nd-4th March) there are discounted hotel rooms available at the Royal Victoria Holiday Inn in Sheffield.... Continue reading
Doncaster GP entries running out
While the closing date for the Doncaster Grand Prix is closing on the 12th, remaining spaces for entry are already running low with a large... Continue reading
Free tickets for retired Paralympians
To mark the 200 days to go milestone tomorrow (Saturday February 11) to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association today announced that... Continue reading
Djokovic great (table) tennis player!
Novak Djokovic has been setting the tennis world alight with his consistently amazing performances over the last couple of years rightfully earning himself the number... Continue reading
Czech Junior & Cadet Preview
Next week sees the first installment of international action for our English youngsters at the Czech Junior & Cadet Open 15-19th February. From Wednesday, ten... Continue reading
Men’s World Cup coming to Liverpool
Purchase Tickets Online Box Office: 0844 8000 400 The World Cup is coming to Liverpool this September 28-30th which could be your chance to see... Continue reading
JBL ON after weather call
For those of you heading to Aldersley for the Junior British League this weekend the meeting is still ON after discussions took place in our... Continue reading
John Henry Foster – 90 years today
My Granddad – My Hero It’s not often you find someone with so much dedication for their sport but John Henry Foster is one such... Continue reading
Junior & Cadet 6 Nations Selections
The English squad for the Junior and Cadet 6 Nations on the Isle of Man has been announced ahead of the tournament that takes place... Continue reading
South and South East Contacts
Berkshire Table Tennis Association Eric Van Looy • 07847 355510 • [email protected] • Bracknell, Wokingham and District Table Tennis League Simon Jay • 01344 750962... Continue reading
Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells TTL Report
Dramatic End to the First Half of the Season Despite a valiant effort in the last few weeks, Darent Valley were pipped by just one... Continue reading
South West Contacts
Avon County Table Tennis Association Linda Moore • 0117 986 6171 • [email protected] • Bath & District Table Tennis League Linda Moore • 0117 986... Continue reading
London Contacts
• London Banks / Civil Service Table Tennis League Robert Clark CBE • 020 8686 9880 • [email protected] • Central London Table Tennis League Stuart... Continue reading
British League Non-Premier Report
The reports from the British League Division Three, Four and Five are the latest to be published on the tabletennis365 website. It was a week... Continue reading
Emma Sheen impresses in Sussex Circuit
The Sussex circuit tournaments completed the third of this year’s tournaments on Saturday 4th Feb alongside the county matches at K2 Crawley. Thirty-Four kids competed... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
ST JAMES C ‘FIELDER’ STRONGER TEAM THAN GT HORKESLEY D In a marathon match that ended 9-1 to the home team, Division Three promotion rivals... Continue reading
Bayley on Channel 4 on Wednesday
Don’t miss World and European number 1 Will Bayley on Channel 4 Wednesday at 19:55pm when he talks about his determination to win gold at... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
BROTHERS IN ARMS Paul and Sam Hume of Nomads Cougars have been a breath of fresh air this season in Division Three of the Clacton... Continue reading
M&G Investments Chelmsford Closed Preview
Alex Abbott out to win titles in three different singles categories. The M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships take place from... Continue reading
East Contacts
Bedfordshire Table Tennis Association Alex Murdoch • 01462 671191 • [email protected] • Bedford & District Table Tennis League John Alsop • 01234 783194 • [email protected] •... Continue reading
East Midlands Contacts
Derbyshire County Table Tennis Association Ian Jones • [email protected] 761369 • Chesterfield Table Tennis League Keith Bradshaw • 01246 200255 • [email protected] • Derby &... Continue reading
West Midlands Contacts
Herefordshire Table Tennis Association Cicely Palmer • 01684 540595 • [email protected] • Hereford Table Tennis League Richard Maddrell • 01989 770165 • [email protected] Shropshire County... Continue reading
Baggaley on ITV Player
ITV’s interview with English Olympic hopeful Andrew Baggaley can be seen on their iPlayer which includes a quick history, favourite foods, likes and the bond... Continue reading
Yorkshire Contacts
South Yorkshire Table Tennis Association Stevie Bratt • 01142 498939 • [email protected] • Barnsley Table Tennis League Susan Galloway • 01274 877589 • [email protected] •... Continue reading
North East Contacts
Cleveland Table Tennis Association Dave Hutchinson • 01740 644447 • [email protected] • Hartlepool Table Tennis League Dave Hutchinson • 01740 644447 • [email protected] • Middlesbrough... Continue reading
North West Contacts
Cheshire County Table Tennis Association Ken Bennett • 0151 425 3450 • [email protected] • Crewe and District Table Tennis League Chris Hough • 01270 650034... Continue reading
Last day to apply for National Champs
Now is your last chance to gain entry to the English National Championships (2-4th March) as entry closes tomorrow! Hundreds of English table tennis players... Continue reading
Jersey Open – Satellite GP
The sixth NatWest Jersey Open is on the horizon with an impressive £2,500 minimum in prize money on offer at the satellite Grand Prix event.... Continue reading
Rowhedge TTC at National Cadet League
Rowhedge Table Tennis Club have once again entered a team in the National Cadet League hosted this year at the new Morpeth Table Tennis Centre... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
TOLLGATE A TAKE OVER AT TOP OF TABLE Tollgate A maintained their 100% record with a convincing 10-0 win over Pegasus A and, in doing... Continue reading
Baggaley top in February World Rankings
A big month for Andrew Baggaley has resulted in him top of the British players in the latest world rankings. The February ranking was released... Continue reading
Olympic Shortlist Announced
by Russell Moore The London 2012 Olympic Games table tennis shortlist has been announced, which has seen the previous 16 hopefuls culled to just ten... Continue reading
National Junior League Report 28th Jan
National Junior League Report, 28th January, 2012 Twelve Kidlington Forum players took part in the third series of National Junior League (South) matches, organised by... Continue reading
The Table Tennis Collector
Issue 63 of the Table Tennis Collector has been released on the ITTF website for February 2012 and it’s the biggest edition yet. This month’s... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL & Handicap Cup Report
GARY GRABS THE GLORY There was triumph for Gary Young but disappointment for James Denyer this week in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s... Continue reading
English dreams dashed in Slovenia
Liam Pitchford’s straight games defeat to Frenchman Simon Gauzy in the boy’s under-21s round of 16 signalled the end to a disappointing English campaign at... Continue reading
GB Paralympic table tennis squad announced
The British Paralympic Association confirmed today that the first ten table tennis players have been selected for ParalympicsGB at London 2012. The ten players have... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
MALDON B LOOKING GOOD FOR FIRST DIVISION HONOURS Maldon B are looking continually as if they are heading for top honours this year in the... Continue reading
English players cling to Slovenian dreams
In the longest and busiest day of the Slovenian Open there were ups and downs for the English players with the lasting impression one of... Continue reading
Tin Tin wins Sussex Junior 2*
Sixty-four players made it to the 2nd Sussex Series Junior 2 Star of the season on 14th Jan in K2 Leisure Centre. There was a... Continue reading
Success in day one of Slovenian open
A successful first day at the Slovenian Open saw seven English wins and just one defeat as the players looked to pick up where they... Continue reading
Tactics
Getting tactics right in a match really can be the difference between winning or losing. In simple form, tactics are about exposing your opponent’s weaknesses,... Continue reading
The Ping Pong Party Returns
The Ping Pong party returns in February as Pongathon goes twice a month at its Shoreditch venue of Richmix. A mix of social table tennis,... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
Aimee Sparkes GT Horkesley comeback win Gt Horkesley A staged a remarkable comeback from 4-3 down to beat Colchester and District Table Tennis League Division... Continue reading
Slovenia itTV schedule and hopes
The Hungarian Open closed with a bang after the drama filled men’s singles event less than a week ago. For our English men there were... Continue reading
Liverpool FC try hands at table tennis
Liverpool Football Club stars Jose Enrique and Sebastian Coates have tried their hand at table tennis with pupils at Shorefields Community College as part of... Continue reading
Keighley £15K fund boost
Tired of playing in freezing cold venues during winter? Well, members of Keighley Table Tennis Club no longer have to worry about turning up in... Continue reading
Slovenian Open Preview & Draw
The draws have been made for the Slovenian Open with England boasting another strong line-up of players in the second World Tour event of the... Continue reading
British League Premier Rounds 9 and 10
The British League Premier Rounds nine and ten took place over the weekend and it was a potentially title-changing weekend with B-BATT Pavillion moving into... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Number 13 – unlucky for Danbury B There was a major surprise for Danbury B in the third division of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Lions on the prowl Nomads Lions have been the surprise team in Division Two of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League and they cemented... Continue reading
Pitchford interview on BBC website
England number 1 and one of the best home-grown table tennis hopes for London 2012, Liam Pitchford, has appeared on the BBC website after giving... Continue reading
Xu Xin ends English hope in Hungary
Andrew Baggaley lost out to World number 5 Xu Xin in the last 16 of the Hungarian Open but he departed with his head held... Continue reading
Clubs & PremierClubs
About PremierClub Become a PremierClub (online forms) PremierClub Contact Details PremierClub star ratings Latest PremierClub newsletter (May 2015) Clubmark Gold Challenge – Information for Clubs... Continue reading
British League Non-Prem 3rd Weekend
The third weekend of the Non-Premier British League sides took place last weekend and it proved to be the undoing for a couple of unbeaten... Continue reading
Baggaley reaches last 16 in Budapest
After the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals many promises were made that the English players were going to qualify by right for the Olympics in... Continue reading
Liam in Energis Masters action
This weekend when all the drama is happening at the Hungarian Open with plenty of English talent on show, English number one Liam Pitchford will... Continue reading
Berkshire CSP Coaching Bursary
Berkshire CSP are pleased to announce the new Get Berkshire Active Coach Bursary! Details can be found on their website following the link below: http://www.berkshiresport.com/news/2012/jan/berkshire-csp-launches-new-coach-bursary/ The aim of... Continue reading
Hungarian Open Day Two
Day two at the Hungarian Open proved to be quite a rollercoaster ride as the qualification stages came to a close and the first round... Continue reading
Day one of Hungarian Open
The first day’s singles have finished in Budapest with the top English players all starting serenely with confident victories. The top two rated men; Paul... Continue reading
Local Funding Opportunities
Sports Coach UK in partnership with the CSSN has updated the Funding Opportunities for Coaching guide (see below). The guide contains information on funding available in... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
H20 Rowhedge A made big strides towards retaining their Division One title in the Colchester and District Table Tennis League over the Christmas period. Two wins, the... Continue reading
Hungarian Open Doubles draw and TV
Below is are the men’s and women’s doubles draw at the Hungarian Open that starts today. You can also see the itTV schedule which has... Continue reading
Knock-out knock-up
World Champion boxing brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko have added their names to the ‘celebrity table tennis list’ by admitting they play ‘every day’ to... Continue reading
Aylesbury TT Wilmott Cup report
AYLESBURY TABLE TENNIS WILMOTT CUP Vale Table Tennis Champions, Haddenham A, gave a good account of themselves on Saturday 14 January at the Queens School... Continue reading
Hungarian Open Draw
The wait is over and the first World Tour event of 2012 is upon us. After the highs and lows of the last season culminating... Continue reading
HMRC coach and private tutor campaign
Coaches and private tutors have until 6 January 2012 to register for the Tax Catch-up Plan as part of the HMRC’s latest campaign to encourage disclosure of... Continue reading
New UKCC courses available
Courses for the new season (September 2011 onwards) are now available, more courses will be added shortly. If you wish to book on a course... Continue reading
Coach licence renewals and new list
The updated Licensed Coach list is now available here If you have not yet applied for, or renewed, your Coach Licence please download an application form here.
Funding Available
For more information on funding that is available in your region please click here. The funding is split into regions and further into counties in some... Continue reading
SBL Premier Division preview
Ahead of the third weekend of the Senior British League (Sunday 22nd Jan) the players wait in anticipation of what could prove to be a... Continue reading
Gunn’s blazing in Bristol hard bat win
The Bristol & District Table Tennis Association held their fifth annual closed Hard Bat competition in which only the identical bats provided on the day... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Roosters aiming for the top Windsor Roosters have emerged as genuine contenders for the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Division One title and they... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Andrew Halling and Chris Buer lead Hatfield Peverel B to impressive 9-1 victory Third-placed Hatfield Peverel B were the big winners in Division Two this... Continue reading
Sport England announce new strategy
The Sport England has announced a new sport strategy on its website which will enable greater access to sport for thousands of young people across... Continue reading
Will Bayley is new World No 1
Will Bayley has become the new World Number 1 in the men’s class 7 on the latest January world ranking lists. Bayley now leads Ukraine’s... Continue reading
ELCC closing dates and draw
Carter Cup and Bromfield Trophy The closing date for the Carter Cup (Junior Boys) and Bromfield Trophy (Junior Girls) is Friday 20th January 2012 with... Continue reading
Expansion for PremierLeague4Sport
Premier League 4 Sport held an event on Wednesday to celebrate the success of the project as well as it new plans for expansion and... Continue reading
Aylesbury 2012 Results & Tables
Premier Division leaders, Haddenham A, suffered a postponement at the start of the second half of the season, allowing Bierton A to pinch the lead... Continue reading
London 2012 on the horizon
The Olympic Games are fast approaching and this week signalled the 73rd and 74th competitors to book their place at ExCeL for the first day... Continue reading
Table tennis Olympic Qualifiers
Yesterday the Middle Asian Olympic Qualifying tournament came to a climactic end with the host nation, Iran, claiming both Olympic spots in Tehran. Noshad Alamiyan... Continue reading
Baggaley honoured… by bus!
Andrew Baggaley, one of Britain’s biggest Olympic hopes, is set to have a National Express Coach named after him this Friday. The move comes as... Continue reading
Bayley in ‘Class of 2012’ videos
Back in December, four-time Olympic Gold medallist Matthew Pinsent led the ‘Class of 2012’ photograph which celebrated how National Lottery funding has helped transform our... Continue reading
Champs Director welcomes School Games boost
After yesterday’s announcement from Sport England that the School Games will receive an additional £32 million boost for the tournaments between 2012-2015, we wonder what... Continue reading
School Games given huge funding boost
Sport England announced today that the School Games were due to receive an additional investment of £10 million from key sponsor Sainsbury’s. The funds will... Continue reading
Czech Junior & Cadet Open Squad
The England squads for the Czech Junior & Cadet Open in Hodonin from 15-19 February have been announced with a number of new faces from... Continue reading
Sussex Circuit Report
The second Sussex circuit event had a nearly 40% increase in attendance from the first event with 55 kids competing in the A and B... Continue reading
Waterside 1* Open Report
Waterside 1 star Open. By Geoff Ware. The birth of a new and exciting Olympic year is now firmly upon us and it was refreshing... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Keiran Lally flying high Maldon’s Keiran Lally – Chelmsford Mens’ Singles Champion in 2003, whose playing opportunities have been curtailed in recent years since he... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Handicap Cup Report
Condors Crash Out Of Cup Holders Windsor Condors fell at the first fence in this season’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup, beaten 5-3 by Division Two side... Continue reading
Slovenian Open Preview
The Slovenian Open World Tour event squad selection has been announced for the English players although, unlike the Hungarian Open which takes place one week... Continue reading
Sibley to get ‘home comforts’
It’s not something you hear about every potential Olympic athlete, but Kelly Sibley is getting a boost from her home town Leamington Spa, who are... Continue reading
Tributes paid to Dr Alan Burgess, 78
Tributes have been paid to Dr Alan Burgess, a top Cambridge scientist, who died on December 27th aged 78. Dr Burgess, an Emeritus Fellow of... Continue reading
2012 National Championships – Sign up now
The 2011/12 English National Championships are closing in on us – but have you signed up yet? Hundreds of English table tennis players and fans... Continue reading
Top Brit up for grabs in 2012 January World Rankings
There’s little to choose between the top English men in the latest World Rankings as we head into 2012 with the Olympics now dangerously close... Continue reading
‘Sky is the limit’ for aerobic table tennis
Keep fit and play table tennis; that is the message from Steve Rowe, it is a message that in his home is working like a... Continue reading
Countdown…Jack Petchey Team Final 2011/12
There is just under 2 weeks to go until the Butterfly Jack Petchey (Zone 6) London Schools’ Team Table Tennis Final held at Redbridge Leisure... Continue reading
Neil Robinson MBE on Honours List
Neil Robinson, the former Paralympic Gold medallist and current coach of Team GB’s hopefuls, has been honoured with an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (2nd Jan)
Brian Steward hat-trick gives Writtle B the edge Writtle B did well to overcome Chelmsford G 5-4 in a hard-fought Preliminary round in the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report (26th Dec)
Very strong performance from ECC B (Gary Brignall, Simon Webber and Ken James) ECC B scored a very impressive 9-1 win in the second division... Continue reading
Woolwell Open Report
By Geoff Ware. Turkey and mince pies aside, a spectacular entry of top players headed south west to Plymouth the day after boxing day for... Continue reading
Sussex Series 2 Star Report
Sussex Series 2 Star Report: At the recent Sussex Series 2 Star, 79 players contested 5 ability bands on 18 tables over 9 hours in... Continue reading
C&DTTL Handicap Singles & Averages
Handicapped singles and half-season averages The first major event in 2012 for the Clacton and District Table Tennis League is the Handicapped Singles Tournament which... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report (24th Dec)
Happy Christmas Kites Windsor Kites have done it! This week in Round One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup, Carl... Continue reading
British League non-premier 2nd week report
As 2012 arrives the race for the British League Premier Division gains momentum as it’s countdown to the play-offs in May 2012. With the Christmas... Continue reading
What’s to come in 2012
As the ETTA breaks up for Christmas festivities we look ahead to the coming year. 2012 is just around the corner but what can you... Continue reading
Snaps of the Season
Welcome to the 2011 ‘Snaps of the Season’ gallery. A few photographs to tide you over the Christmas period from some of the table tennis... Continue reading
Christmas boost for local clubs
350 local community sports groups are celebrating today after being offered a total of £17.4 million in Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund. The... Continue reading
Liam Pitchford is table tennis Olympic Athlete of the Year
Liam Pitchford has won the table tennis Olympic Athlete of the Year award for the second successive year. The award was introduced in 2005 to... Continue reading
ETTA Connect Version 2
ETTA Connect Version 2 – Membership made simple lives up to its title. All members on E-mail will by now have received their sign on... Continue reading
National Cup
The National Cup was introduced for the 2015-16 season, with separate events for Juniors and Cadets/Under-12s and for boys and girls. They are invitation events,... Continue reading
British League
Senior British League Junior British League Women’s British League Veterans British League Veterans National League
County Championships
Results & Tables 2015-16 Premier Division Fixtures 2015-16 Ranking Registration 2015-16 Divisions 2015-16 Results archive
English Leagues Cup Competition
Entry details, Rules & Regulations and entry form for 2016 Finals 2014/15 Finals 2013/14 Finals 2012/13 Finals 2011/12 Finals 2010/11 Zonal Round Report 2010/11 Full Archived... Continue reading
Departmental Reports
Please find below the reports from the February 2014 National Council meeting. Administration Report Coaching Report Communications Report Competitions Report Development Report International Relations Report... Continue reading
Chairman’s Newsletters
Please find the following updates: Newsletter 18: October 2015 Newsletter 17: September 2015 Newsletter 16: July 2015 Newsletter 15: March 2015 Newsletter 14: February 2015... Continue reading
Tin-Tin Ho victorious in Portugal
Tin-Tin Ho became only the third English player to return triumphant from the Portuguese Youth Open after winning the Cadet Girls’ singles competition in Tavira.... Continue reading
About Volunteering
Table Tennis is enjoyed by thousands of people across the country, as both players and spectators. However, the sport would not be able to keep... Continue reading
Equality
Table Tennis as one of the world’s great sports is played and enjoyed by millions of people in every continent, irrespective of age, gender, disability,... Continue reading
Safeguarding
Table Tennis England takes its responsibility as the National Governing Body for Table Tennis in England very seriously particularly where the welfare of young people... Continue reading
Disability
Table Tennis for People with Disabilities Playground to Podium Safeguarding deaf and disabled children in sport
British League Premier Reports
The latest British League Premier Division reports are out featuring all the action from rounds five to eight. Drumchapel Glasgow have made the most of... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Julie Vansertima on top form for Chelmsford B Chelmsford B have jumped into third place in Division Two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Tigers on top As the players of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League take a well-earned break from League action over the holiday period,... Continue reading
Friday Photos
Table Tennis England archivist Diane Webb is asking our members for help to fill in some gaps in our knowledge. In a series of features... Continue reading
Portugal Youth Open Preview
The seeding draws for the teams and players have been announced at the 19th Portuguese Youth Open, which begins tomorrow. The competition is taking place... Continue reading
North West dominates Cadet County Champs
Lancashire Cadet Division 1a Champions as North West Dominates The North West dominated this season’s renewal of the County Championships Cadet Division 1A held at... Continue reading
Umpire training in SE and SW Region
To take part in umpire training that is taking place in Totton, Southampton – download the pdf below: Umpire course form
Aylesbury & District Mid-season report
At the halfway stage in the season Haddenham A have a nine point lead over second placed Bierton A with the rest of the division... Continue reading
Claim some table tennis history!
At the recent Olympic test event, the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals, the crème of the crop in terms of world table tennis talent were... Continue reading
Strong start for Notts’ Vets in County Champs
Nottinghamshire Veterans produced a strong performance over the first weekend of the County Championship Veterans Division 2a as they reeled off four straight wins to... Continue reading
Norfolk lead in Junior County Champs
Norfolk ahead in Junior Division The first round of matches in this season’s County Championships Junior Division 2c was played recently at Bedford Modern School... Continue reading
My TTLinks launched for TT news
The UK’s leading Chinese table tennis retailer, TTLinks, has launched a unique, new table tennis news service, called ‘My TTLinks’, powered by Discover MINE. My... Continue reading
Hungarian Open Squad Selections
The England squad has been announced for the first ITTF World Tour event of 2012 in Budapest, Hungary. The World Tour 2012 (previously known as... Continue reading
British League Premier Preview
The second weekend of British League Premier Division action takes place this weekend at BATTS Table Tennis Club. The leaders after the first week –... Continue reading
Wilmott Cup & J M Rose Bowl
The closing date for this season’s National Senior Inter-League Competitions is this coming Friday, 16th December. (Junior events – Carter Cup and Bromfield Trophy closing... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Jaguars and Kestrels split the difference Two relegation-threatened teams, Nomads Jaguars and Windsor Kestrels, battled out a hard-fought draw this week in Division One the... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Steve Northcott’s hat-trick leads OCs B to 6-4 victory over Writtle A OCs B’s hard-hitting Steve Northcott produced the top performance of the week (and... Continue reading
Will Bayley in C4 Olympic Calendar
Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage continues over the Christmas period with our own Will Bayley presented in the C4 ‘Paralympic Advent Calendar’. Will is the current... Continue reading
Aylesbury TTL Report (week 7)
Aylesbury Table Tennis Haddenham lead the way Whilst the two Tring teams in The Vale’s Premier Division are struggling at the bottom, rivals from Haddenham... Continue reading
Parker and Bayley in Pinsent’s ‘Class of 2012’
England’s Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls Joanna Parker and Will Bayley joined four-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent to feature in an iconic photo to... Continue reading
European Champs Qual Draw
The draw for the 2013 European Table Tennis Championships has taken place in Barcelona, Spain for the competition which will be held in Austria’s Schwechat... Continue reading
ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals on Sky Sports
The Sky Sports broadcasting of their highlights package at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals has begun on their channels Sky Sports 2, 3 and... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Danbury will require Greenwood’s services regularly Danbury A look as if they will need to utilise the services of their top player – Antony Greenwood... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Young unbeaten but Brotherhood win Champions Brotherhood A took the honours in this week’s big match in Division One of the Clacton and District Table... Continue reading
Rowlen honoured in Essex awards
Brian Rowlen, Chairman of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League since 1984 and a League stalwart for over fifty years, has been honoured with... Continue reading
Wigan Athletic pip Arsenal for the FPUC title
Young table tennis stars representing Wigan Athletic reversed their football club’s loss to Arsenal this afternoon by narrowly clinching the title of Fred Perry Table... Continue reading
Sibley is bookies choice!
Sports Betting Community keeps Olympic Prospect’s Dream Alive Sports betting community site, OLBG.com, have come to the rescue of GB Olympics hopeful Kelly Sibley. As... Continue reading
Drinkhall back as Number One
Andrew Baggaley’s reign as the British number one was short-lived as the new ITTF World Rankings display. The man from Milton Keynes was displaced after... Continue reading
Five GB officials named for Olympics
The officials have been named for the 2012 Olympic Games with five British officials being involved in the handling of the tournament. The officials are... Continue reading
Westfield Xmas Camp with TT Stars
Are you wondering what to do over Christmas? GVT table tennis are offering a Christmas Camp at Westfield on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th December... Continue reading
Portugal Youth Open Selections
The England team for the Portuguese Youth Open next month is heading abroad with a strong spine of Junior and Cadet players. Out of the... Continue reading
Mackie and Knight launch FPUC at QPR
QPR star and GB table tennis ace launch the 2011 Fred Perry Table Tennis Urban Cup Finals Premier League, Fred Perry and ETTA support initiative... Continue reading
Woolwell Open: Final call
Entry closing date for the Woolwell Open (supported by Devonport Royal Dockyard Trust & the Plymouth Herald) on 27/28 Dec is THIS SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER.... Continue reading
Middlesex just ahead in Junior Premier
Former champions Middlesex head the County Championships Premier Division after the first weekend played at Cippenham as Middlesex won all their three clashes by the... Continue reading
Kent in mood to reclaim title
County Championships Veterans Premier Division The first round of this season’s action in the County Championships Veterans Premier Division took place at a new venue... Continue reading
Yorkshire lead way in over 60s Premier
The first round of fixtures were played in this season’s over 60s Premier Division over one weekend at Milton Keynes under the watchful eye of... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
GILBERD BEAT CRGS TO GO ABOVE THEM IN TABLES The teachers from the Gilberd School overcame the CRGS pupils 8-2 to move up to third in... Continue reading
Clacton and District TTL Report
TALENTED TEENAGERS STEAL THE SHOW Brotherhood juniors Tom Burton and Kelvin Olano reigned supreme this week to take the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
LEWIS ‘ARRESTS’ MAY’S UNBEATEN RUN Tollesbury youngster Tom Lewis put in his best performance of the season yet completing a fine maximum against Division Three... Continue reading
Ma Long wins deserved Grand Finals crown
Top seed Ma Long captures ITTF Pro Tour Mens Singles title Ma Long, 23, from Liaoning, China, the current World no. one and the top seed... Continue reading
Guo Yue/Li Xiaoxia win womens’ final
Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia cruise to victory There was no stopping Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia in the Ladies’ Doubles Final in the ITTF... Continue reading
Jike makes it an all-China final
ZHANG JIKE HAS JUST A BIT TOO MUCH CONTROLLED AGRESSION FOR GAO 21 year old Zhang Jike (China), current world champion and World Cup winner,... Continue reading
Womens’ doubles final preview
Ai Fukuhara and Kasumi Ishikawa join Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia in Final With just minutes to go before the final here’s a quick snap-shot... Continue reading
Wang Hao brushed aside by Ma Long in semi
MA LONG A CLASS APART IN MEN’S SEMI AS HE PUTS OUT WANG HAO Ma Long, the world no.1, beat the world no.2, Wang Hao,... Continue reading
Ishikawa and Fukuhara in doubles final
Ai Fukuhara and Kasumi Ishikawa strolled through their womens’ doubles semi-final with consummate ease as they brushed aside their Korean opponents. This coming after the... Continue reading
Yue/Xiaoxia into another final
Gue Yue / Li Xiaoxia Master Class Sunday’s action in the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals commenced with the first of the Ladies’ Doubles semi-finals and... Continue reading
Final Day Schedule at PTGF
ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals final day has just begun – we will be providing you with match reports throughout the day as well as... Continue reading
Liu Shiwen triumphant in womens’ singles
Brilliant Liu Shiwen captures Ladies Pro Tour Crown 20 year-old Liu Shiwen, a four times ITTF Pro Tour Champion and the 2009 Ladies World Cup winner... Continue reading
Ma Lin and Zhang Jike win classic doubles final
Chinese doubles superstars made it two major titles in a row when Ma Lin and Jike Zhang, the No 1 seeds took the doubles title at... Continue reading
Ding Ning and Liu Shiwen in womens’ final
Ding Ning makes no mistake World no. one – Ding Ning, the all-action 2011 World Singles Champion booked her final appearance in the Ladies Singles Final... Continue reading
Gao Ning has pen-chance for shocks
Second big scalp for Gao Ning Gao Ning (Singapore), aged 29, and seeded a lowly 15 here is World ranked no. 18 and is best known... Continue reading
Wang Hao and Ma Long singles success
SCINTILLATING MENS’ QUARTER-FINAL WIN BY WANG HAO OVER MA LIN Wang Hao, 28, the 2010 world mens’ singles and three times World Cup champion beat... Continue reading
Womens’ doubles QF second session results
Mixed results for Japanese pairings The second batch of Ladies Doubles quarter-finals at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals saw two Japanese pairings in action. They... Continue reading
Mens’ doubles final preview
The top four world singles players meet later this afternoon – in the doubles. Ma Long and Wang Hao are ranked 1 and 2 while... Continue reading
Chinese domination in mens’ doubles
BOTH CHINESE PAIRINGS THROUGH TO MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL The formidable Chinese pairings of Ma Lin and Zhang Jike, and Ma Long and Wang Hao have... Continue reading
Womens’ doubles QF first session results
Jo and Kelly very close to taking a 2-1 lead Day three of the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals started with the English pairing –... Continue reading
Parker and Sibley almost pull off surprise win
British hopes flickered for a while before finally being extinguished in the women’s doubles first round at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals at Excel. Joanna... Continue reading
GB men falter against World All Stars
GREAT BRITAIN MENS’ TEAM LOSE CLOSELY TO WORLD ALL STARS The Great Britain mens’ team lost 3-1 to a World All Stars side at the... Continue reading
Parker beats Wing Nam in sole women success
World All Stars defeat Great Britain 3-1 Friday night’s Ladies match between the World All Stars and Great Britain saw the World All Stars win 3-1.... Continue reading
Team GB v WAS Report
Team GB suffered a final blow to their hopes of taking something from this ITTF Pro Tour event when both the mens’ and womens’ teams were beaten by... Continue reading
Ishikawa deserved U21 Champion
Kasumi Ishikawa makes no mistake World no. seven – 18 year-old Kasumi Ishikawa from Yamaguchi in Japan – the current Japanese Ladies Singles Champion started as... Continue reading
Under 21s champion: Kim Min Seok
KIM A CLASS APART IN MENS’ UNDER 21 SINGLES World no.28 man Kim Min Seok (Korea), 19, confirmed that he was a class above the... Continue reading
Shock for number one seed in women’s draw
Wang Yuegu wins thrilling Ladies Singles Quarter Final Wang Yuegu, the World no. nine and a member of the Singapore team who stunned China by winning... Continue reading
Team GB v World All Stars preview
Having two No 1s in the same GB team cannot have happened very often. But tonight’s All Stars clash at 7pm does just that with Andrew... Continue reading
Friday morning session review
Under 21 Singles Finalists decided Kazumi Ishikawa (Japan) and Jeon Ji Hee (Korea) became the first two Finalists in the ITTF Pro Tour Finals at the... Continue reading
Men’s doubles results
BAGGALEY & PITCHFORD NICK A GAME FROM CHINA STARS England players Andrew Baggaley (Buckinghamshire) and Liam Pitchford (Derbyshire) did well to take the first men’s... Continue reading
Men’s doubles disappointment for England
Pitchford and Baggaley find the Chinese pairing just too much Thirty minutes: that’s all it took for Chinese superstars Ma Lin and Jike Zhang to race... Continue reading
Kim Min Seok and Chen Feng reach final
KIM CRUISES TO UNDER 21 MEN’S SINGLES FINAL Top seed Kim Min Seok (Korea), the world no.28 man, duly cruised to the under 21 men’s... Continue reading
Girls’ Under-21s final places decided
Kazumi Ishikawa and Jeon Ji Hee book places in Under 21 Ladies Singles Final The Under 21 ladies’ singles final will be between the top... Continue reading
Exit for Ma Lin in singles
OLYMPIC CHAMPION MA LIN EXITS ITTF PRO TOUR FINALS The shock last night of the last 16 men’s singles matches of the ITTF Pro Tour... Continue reading
Ladies one-way traffic for China
All five Chinese ladies make it through to the quarter-finals The second batch of Ladies Singles matches saw England’s top lady player Joanna Parker in action.... Continue reading
Tough day for Britain
Paul Drinkhall, the only British man in the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals men’s event, failed in his bid to overcome former world champion Wang... Continue reading
Guo Yan progresses in epic
Guo Yan wins classic attack versus defender clash Those spectators who love a classic no nonsense battle between the orthodox attacker and a defender of the... Continue reading
Drinkhall hits form to trouble Wang Hao
GREAT SHOWING BY PAUL DRINKHALL AGAINST WANG HAO England’s Paul Drinkhall (Cleveland) put up a great display in his last 16 clash against China’s Wang... Continue reading
Andrew Baggaley looking for shocks in London
Andrew Baggaley is sure his best times are to still to come and that’s also good news for his doubles partner at this week’s ITTF... Continue reading
Daunting prospects for England pair
ENGLAND PLAYERS FACE DAUNTING SINGLES PROSPECTS @ ITTF PRO TOUR FINALS As host nation nominees England international Paul Drinkhall (Cleveland) and Joanna Parker (Surrey) make... Continue reading
Knight holds head high at Grand Finals
Darius Knight may have been knocked out in the under-21s event at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals with three successive defeats but with his... Continue reading
Ticket sales on the door at Grand Finals
Tickets for all four days of play are still available and they can be brought on the day, on the door at the ExCeL in... Continue reading
Darius drops out of U21s with fighting spirit
DARIUS DROPS SECOND UNDER 21 SINGLES MATCH AFTER A GOOD START Twenty-one year old Darius Knight will be disappointed to have lost his second under... Continue reading
NG Wing Nam goes full distance
NG Wing Nam from Hong Kong almost pulled off a massive upset when she took the favourite Kasumi Ishikawa to a seventh game before finally... Continue reading
Knight fighting on
DARIUS KNIGHT DROPS FIRST TOUR FINALS MATCH BUT STILL FIGHTING England’s Darius Knight lost his opening under 21 men’s singles group match to Chen Feng... Continue reading
Ishikawa sets the tone
Kasumi Ishikawa becomes the first winner of the day Top seeded Kasumi Ishikawa (Japan), the 18 year-old World no. seven made no mistake in the first... Continue reading
Darius Knight to play in Grand Finals
GREAT BRITAIN’S DARIUS KNIGHT GETS HIS ITTF PRO TOUR FINALS CHANCE Great Britain’s Darius Knight has been given a late opportunity to compete in the... Continue reading
Sky TV programmes at Grand Finals
Sky TV will be broadcasting from the ExCeL in London footage of the play at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals. While you can watch... Continue reading
Player Profile: Paul Drinkhall
Paul Drinkhall was the English number one for five years since October 2006 until Liam Pitchford leapfrogged him last month. Drinkhall, only 21 himself, has... Continue reading
EPPA: Record-Breakers
The English Ping Pong Association proudly declared that they have broken the World Record for the number of consecutive balls hit by different players late... Continue reading
Children in Need Hardbat GP
Tables turned back 60 years for charity It was the brainwave of new Committee member Andrew Sullivan. A selection of hard bats had come into... Continue reading
Heart of England Cadet results
The Oxford Cadet Table Tennis team travelled to the Campion School, Sydenham on 19th November to resume their Heart of England campaign, facing up to... Continue reading
Player Profile: Joanna Parker
Joanna Parker recently became the English number one woman and the highest ranked British player in the world rankings out of both the men’s and... Continue reading
World Juniors Final Report
The Volkswagen World Junior Championships are all over in Manama, Bahrain, but not without some success for English star: Liam Pitchford. Although the boys’ singles... Continue reading
Jeremy Wilson talks: Rest of the World
It would be one of the major upsets of the entire Olympics if anyone from outside of Asia or Europe were to win a medal... Continue reading
Cheshire Schools TTA Results
Read the Cheshire Schools Table Tennis Association results form here. Under 16 winners Christleton High Under 13 boys finalists Wade Deacon
Greenhouse Bevin 2* Report
Sunday 30th October 2011 Feredj & Ferreira Find Form With a huge entry of 117 young competitors across 4 different age groups, the Greenhouse Bevin... Continue reading
Liam last left in Bahrain
Liam Pitchford’s singles match with Sourav Saha from India in the boys’ round of 32 is the sole remaining English fixture at the Volkswagen World... Continue reading
Chris Doran selected for Finlandia Open
Chris Doran has been selected by the ETTA to represent England at the Finlandia Open in Helsinki. Its the 22nd running of the ITTF tournament... Continue reading
Liam profiled on ITTF in Bahrain
Now he is the hunted, previously he was the hunter; that is the situation for England’s 18 year old Liam Pitchford. At the Volkswagen World... Continue reading
Gavin Evans retires in World Juniors
Gavin Evans has been forced to retire from the Volkswagen World Junior Championships in Manama, Bahrain after his shoulder injury flared up. It’s a disappointing... Continue reading
London West Team Final 1 & 8.12.11
U11/13 Boys & Girls Event Capital City Academy Thurs 1st December 2011 15:00 – 18:00 Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST ffdd Download the entry... Continue reading
World All Stars Team announced
With just a week to go until the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals begin in London, the World All Stars team to play against Great... Continue reading
Sport & Recreation Alliance in Halton
The plight of sports clubs in the country came under the microscope at an event attended by some cricket legends. Halton Borough’s MP Derek Twigg joined... Continue reading
Player Profiles: Liam Pitchford
Liam Pitchford recently became the English number 1 and he has his sights set on the highest British world ranking after leaping 69 places from... Continue reading
Liam wins Uni of Derby award
Derbyshire table tennis star Liam Pitchford named University of Derby Sportsperson of the Year Derbyshire table tennis star Liam Pitchford has been named University of... Continue reading
Jeremy Wilson talks: Rest of Asia
Aside from China, the most successful Olympic nation in table tennis has been South Korea, who have won three gold, two silver and 12 bronze... Continue reading
World Juniors Team Results
The English boy’s finished in 10th place at the Volkswagen World Junior Championships in Manama, Bahrain after their campaign finished with a defeat to Germany... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
‘MAY BUGS’ LAWFORD AS ST JAMES GO TOP OF DIVISION THREE St James C beat title rivals Lawford B 6-4 and in doing so leap-frogged... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Danbury A turn Chelmsford first division table on it’s head Ninth-placed Danbury A turned the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division on it‘s head... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
CONDORS CONQUER WALTON A There was a top-of-the-table clash this week in Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League and it was... Continue reading
Hampshire Cadet & Junior InterTown
Trevillion points the way forward. By Geoff Ware. This season’s first of three rounds of the Hampshire cadet and junior InterTown table tennis tournament was... Continue reading
Netil House TT Tournament
On Saturday 10th December Netil House are organising a competition for both amateurs and club players. For more details read the attached pdf file: Netil... Continue reading
Player Profile: Kelly Sibley
Kelly Sibley is the current England women’s number 2 and winner of a number of home national tournaments. She won a Gold medal in the... Continue reading
Cadet & Junior Nationals Preview
Cadet and Junior Nationals 19-20 November 2011 Hertfordshire Sports Village Hatfield The 2011 Cadet and Junior National Championships take place in Hatfield this weekend with... Continue reading
World Junior Champs Day One
England were disappointingly knocked out of the main draw at the World Junior Championships in Manama, Bahrain after a 3-1 defeat to Belgium. They began... Continue reading
World Junior Championships Preview
England’s trio of young players will head to the Volkswagen World Junior Championships in Bahrain this week but might they be returning with medals in... Continue reading
Junior Umpire Award – Upload Candidate Details
When the assessor has signed off the paper, please submit the form below along with the completed candidate spreadsheet. Please ensure each candidate is listed... Continue reading
Junior Umpire Payment
Thank you for submitting your details. If you have selected to pay by invoice, Change 4 Life or Young Officials you have completed your submission.... Continue reading
Hannah Hicks wins in Sweden
Hannah Hicks has become the first unseeded winner of the Women’s Elite event at the Angby International tournament in Stockholm, Sweden. Her victory is all... Continue reading
Woolwell Open 27-28th Dec
Woolwell Table Tennis Club in Plymouth has a new venue this year and summer improvements have created an excellent venue. To highlight this new facility... Continue reading
Celebrity Serves
By Jeremy Wilson When Boris Johnson famously declared that “whiff-whaff is coming home” at the end of the Beijing Olympics in 2008, table tennis was... Continue reading
Pongathon second party
Calling All Passionate Pongstars! The next installment of the coolest ping pong party on the planet is on November 22nd. Pongathon is a conceptual social... Continue reading
The World’s Longest Pong WR attempt
EPPA World Record Attempt The newly reformed English Ping Pong Association (EPPA) will attempt to break the official Guinness World Record for ‘most people participating in... Continue reading
Player Profile: Darius Knight
The face of the Fred Perry Urban Cup, Darius Knight is the explosive three times national under-21 champion who frequently represents England on the ITTF... Continue reading
Jeremy Wilson talks: Europe
Asia might have dominated the Olympics in table tennis since 1988, yet it can still be convincingly argued that the greatest individual player has been... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
Sizzling Hogg ‘roasts’ Rowhedge B. Martin Hogg turned in his best performance of the season against H20 Rowhedge B as he led Tollgate B to... Continue reading
Fred Perry Urban Cup Finals – 3 Dec 2011
The Fred Perry Urban Cup is a nationwide Table Tennis team competition, aimed at a grassroots level of participation within major towns and inner city... Continue reading
Cramlington Junior 2* Report
Twelve-year-old Alec Ward of Middlesborough who plays for the Ormesby Table Tennis Club was the star of the Cramlington 2 Star Junior Tournament with a... Continue reading
Veterans British League Nov ’11
LOTS TO PLAY FOR IN DONCASTER St Neots led by Chris Rogers will head the premier division at next year’s second leg of the Veterans... Continue reading
Veterans National League
Our New dedicated British League sites were developed in conjunction with Table Tennis 365 and give you a more in depth dedicated service than before,... Continue reading
Player Profile: Hannah Hicks
Hannah Hicks is the Women’s English number three and a frequent member of the English team. Although she missed out on the promotion party that... Continue reading
A brief history of the Grand Finals
Former Champions Once Again Striving to be Centre Stage at the Grand Finals Open international tournaments were ailing; an injection was needed, the serum was... Continue reading
London 2012 Games tickets available
Text-to-Win London 2012 Games tickets with Team 2012 A major national text-to-win-tickets promotion gets underway this weekend (5-6 November), offering members of the public the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Brotherhood K in the frame It’s going to be tight at the top of Division Three of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League but... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Minda’s hat-trick seals draw for Maldon A If this week’s results are anything to go by, the battle to avoid relegation from the first division... Continue reading
Will Bayley’s wonderful Championships
Will Bayley is the “Players’ choice” at the European ParaTT Champs Will Bayley ended his successful campaign at the European ParaTT Championships on a high... Continue reading
Become a PremierClub
PREMIERCLUB 2014/15 The deadline to register to be a PremierClub for the 2014/15 season will be 31st October 2014 and the affiliation fee remains at... Continue reading
Jeremy Wilson talks: Britain
Against such Chinese brilliance, the British players have achieved limited Olympic success and next year’s tournament is likely to be something of a learning process.... Continue reading
Baggaley is new highest ranked British male
Andrew Baggaley has become the new highest world ranked British player. After his first year of competing regularly on the ITTF Pro Tour Baggaley has... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
CHAMPIONS GO TOP OF DIVISION ONE Last season’s Colchester and District Table Tennis League Division One champions H20 Rowhedge A have gone top of the... Continue reading
Cippenham Team 2* Open Report
Cippenham Team 2-Star Open That was close! Another home victory to cheer about but it was so darn close! Robert Hansell and Steve Munson, masquerading... Continue reading
London East Team Final 15 & 29.11.11
U11/13 Boys & Girls Event Morpeth School Tue 15th November 2011 13:45 – 17:45 Sports Hall, Portman Place, London, E2 0PX ffdd Download the entry... Continue reading
Confirmed players list for Grand Finals
The confirmed players list for the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals have been released and there could yet be a place for England’s Darius Knight... Continue reading
London Central Team Final 7.12.11
Ernest Bevin College Wed 7th December 2011 14:30 – 19:30 ff Sports Hall, Beechcroft Road, Tooting Bec, London, SW17 7DF kk Download the entry form here... Continue reading
London North Team Final 13.11.11
London Academy Tue 13th December 2011 15:30 – 19:30 ll Spur Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8DE kk Download the entry form here for the U11/13/16/19... Continue reading
Player Profile: Andrew Baggaley
Andrew Baggaley recently shot up to his highest world ranking of 139 before becoming Britain’s top ranked world player in the November lists. The experienced... Continue reading
Senior Six Nations Preview
Senior Six Nations The Senior Six Nations starts in two weeks in Basildon, Essex with all the home nations taking part to play for the... Continue reading
Medway Bribar Open Programme
At the link below you can find the player lists, schedules and draws for the Medway Bribar Open. Unfortunately, German star Ricardo Walther has pulled... Continue reading
VNL Teams and Schedules
The schedules and player lists for the Veterans National League can be found below: Men’s Division 1a and 1b Teams Men’s Division 2a and 2b... Continue reading
VBL Teams and Schedules
This article has not been updated in several years. For current VBL information please see the British League website. The player lists... Continue reading
Stockton Junior 4* Report
TEES ACTIVE STOCKTON JUNIOR 4 STAR TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Unseeded Daryl Gee from Hull and Ormesby’s Jessica Dawson took the main two titles at the... Continue reading
Golden Girls complete BTTAD success in Croatia
GOLDEN BRITISH GIRLS AT EUROPEAN PARA TT CHAMPIONSHIPS Jane Campbell and Sara Head were crowned as European Para TT Champions in the Women’s Class 3... Continue reading
Typical Day for a Team GB Player
Typical Day for a Team GB Player The build-up to any Olympic Games is qualitatively different to any other tournament. Partly, this is because the... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
THREE-WAY BATTLE AT THE BOTTOM The Clacton and District Table Tennis League season may only be six weeks old but two teams – Nomads Lynx... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Lin Attridge inspires Elmtree Excalibur C fightback Liberal looked to be heading towards a runaway victory in division two of the Chelmsford & District Table... Continue reading
Player profile: Naomi Owen
Naomi Owen is the Welsh number One and world number 393. She juggles her time between living in Wales, playing league matches in France, training... Continue reading
VBL goes from strength to strength
Veterans go from strength to strength. The Veterans British League is back to full strength with 48 teams. It’s a real success story for the sports over-40s for... Continue reading
Road to London 2012: That Paralympic Show
Make sure you don’t miss ‘Road to London 2012: That Paralympic Show’ on Channel 4, Saturday 29th October at 1:25pm. Rick Ade and Iwan travel... Continue reading
Englands New Number 1
Liam Pitchford is England’s new senior number 1, taking over from Paul Drinkhall who has been present at the top of the leader board since... Continue reading
Any Ware returned on the table!
A night of pure nostalgia was re-created by fifteen Blackmoor Vale Table Tennis league players when they played their annual hard bat tournament. The event... Continue reading
Player Profile: Gavin Rumgay
Name: Gavin Rumgay Date of birth: 27/08/1984 Club: Barrow Table Tennis Club Who are you? Six times Scottish Senior Men’s Champion and holder of 19 British... Continue reading
Will Bayley European Champion in Croatia
The results are in from the Para European Championships in Split, Croatia with the British Para team among the medals. Yesterday Will Bayley (class 7)... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
Walton C lose unbeaten record. An inspired performance from H20 Rowhedge E’s Martin Edwards inflicted Walton C’s first defeat of the season in the Colchester... Continue reading
Regional Disability Coordinator Contacts
Regional Disability Coordinators: East Midlands Region (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire) Chris Turner Tel: 07843 280 434 E-mail: [email protected] Eastern Region (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex (non... Continue reading
Ping! Project
Ping! is an innovative three year project that will provide new opportunities for the public to participate in social and competitive Table Tennis free of... Continue reading
Player Profile: Na Liu
Na Liu is Ireland’s quiet enforcer and number one Women’s player. She regularly competes at ITTF Pro Tour events and can pull off a few... Continue reading
C4 Presenters praise Para TT in Sheffield
C4 paralympic show stars applaud world class table tennis in Sheffield Presenters from C4’s ‘That Paralympic Show’ praised athletes and organisers at the British Open... Continue reading
Junior British League Results
The first weekend of the Junior British League at Tipton Sports Academy was completed over the weekend. Wales hold a commanding lead in Girls Premier... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Murray on the ball for Brotherhood Brotherhood B were indebted to the efforts of Stewart Murray this week in Division One of the Clacton and... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Davison and Gowlett double act sink Chelmsford A Bocking A are the early leaders in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Why Coach?
Ever thought of coaching? The ETTA Coaching & Performance department has recently produced the following video aimed at highlighting the benefits of coaching and why... Continue reading
K.O for England at Swedish Open
English hopes were extinguished through a series of efficient displays by the world’s top players as any hopes of an English upset were brushed aside... Continue reading
British Open Para TTC boosts Sheffield
Paralympic tournament provides boost for Sheffield The British Open Para Table Tennis Championships – an important sporting event in the run up to the 2012... Continue reading
Yorkshire bounce back to Premier Division
YORKSHIRE FIRSTS BOUNCE BACK County Championships Seniors Division 1a Yorkshire Senior first team bounced straight back into next season’s Premier division after only one season... Continue reading
Swedish Open Day 2 Report
England’s hopes were hit hard at the ITTF Pro Tour Swedish Open in Stockholm with in-form teenager Liam Pitchford suffering three successive defeats as his... Continue reading
Jeremy Wilson talks: China
Jeremy Wilson writes in his first piece about China’s dominance in the world of table tennis and how their chances fare for the Olympics: It... Continue reading
Player Profile: Daniel Reed
Daniel (danny) Reed has made numerous Senior England appearances but none better than at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, 2010 where he helped the team... Continue reading
Live coverage of Sweden Open
Joshua Band (JEY) has just been live on ITTV at the ITTF Pro Tour Swedish Open and more Brits are due to follow today: 10:30... Continue reading
Drinkhall writes for The Telegraph
England’s number one, Paul Drinkhall, has written an article for The Daily Telegraph Online talking about how Britain’s chances have improved at the Olympics thanks... Continue reading
Bournemouth 1* Report
Last Sunday, October 2nd, saw the first Bournemouth ETTA One Star Tournament which took place in Portchester School’s new Sportshall. With over 65 entries, from... Continue reading
ITTF Pro Tour Sweden Day 1 Round-up
With Liam Pitchford not in action until tomorrow it was a quiet start for the English players at the ITTF Pro Tour in Sweden during... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
ST JAMES D LEAP TO TOP OF DIVISION FOUR Two wins this week have catapulted St James D from seventh place, right up to the... Continue reading
Pro Tour Sweden Open Preview and Draw
The ITTF Pro Tour Swedish Open begins tomorrow with the qualifying rounds ahead of the main event. This is the last tour event before the... Continue reading
First World All-Stars players announced
The first two players for the World All-Stars team to compete against the Great Britain side at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals have been... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
Ray shows the way Ray Chillingworth showed he’s a much-improved player this week in Division Three of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League. Playing... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL Report
Cattermole hat-trick is a big boost for Elmtree Excalibur B Hard-hitting Gary Cattermole looks to be one of the players to watch in division two... Continue reading
Sussex Circuit Report – Crawley
Sussex Circuit Report – Saturday 15th October 2011 at K2 , Crawley The Sussex circuit kicked off again after an absence of 18 months with... Continue reading
Player Profile: Alice Loveridge
Alice Loveridge is Guernsey’s greatest table tennis export and has won numerous titles at both junior and senior level in the British competitions. She’s already... Continue reading
County Championships Premier Results
Middlesex lead the way from Derbyshire It is two of the most familiar names in Senior County Table Tennis – Middlesex and Derbyshire who are battling... Continue reading
Para GB team off to Croatia for Euro Champs
The GB Para Table Tennis Team will be flying to Croatia on October 19th for the European Para TT Championships in Split where they will ... Continue reading
Players round-up at the ETTC
With the European Table Tennis Championships all over for the English contingent we take a look back at the individual’s squad performances in what was,... Continue reading
Table tennis in Camden gets funding boost!
Three table tennis tables were presented to Westminster Kingsway College in Camden on Monday 3rd October as part of a brand new initiative between the... Continue reading
New Pro Tour Grand Finals Website Launched!
The ETTA are proud to announce that the Pro Tour Grand Finals website has now gone live ahead of the beginning of the event in... Continue reading
All over for Britain at the ETTC
After the high of Thursday it was always likely that Friday would be a bit of a come down. In fact, by lunchtime it was... Continue reading
Spotlight on Pitchford & Sibley
Liam Pitchford and Kelly Sibley have had outstanding INTERSPORT European Championships this week from the beginning until the great pinnacle of yesterday (and perhaps beyond).... Continue reading
Day of wins for Brits at ETTC
The English hopes at the INTERSPORT European Table Tennis Championships were again fronted by the outstanding Liam Pitchford, especially with his victory over world number... Continue reading
Pitchford LIVE on LAOLA1.TV tonight
After Liam Pitchford’s astonishing win over Alexey Smirnov his next game tonight against Oleksandr Didukh (Ukraine; 115) is to be streamed live online on the... Continue reading
Pitchford beats Smirnov (20)
England’s on-fire 18 year old Liam Pitchford struck another massive blow in the table tennis world with a superb 4-3 victory over world number 20... Continue reading
Drinkhall withdraws from Sweden Open
Paul Drinkhall has withdrawn from the Pro Tour Swedish Open which begins in just over a week’s time. The revised squad is listed below. The... Continue reading
Toth vs Parker Streamed on Internet today
The INTERSPORT European Championships partner Laola1.tv are providing live streamed coverage of the event from the Ergo Arena in Gdansk-Sopot, Poland. Up until now there... Continue reading
Player Profiles: Chris Doran
Chris Doran is the English no. 5 and the gentle giant of the England team. Another youthful member of the squad at just 20 years... Continue reading
Wednesday results at the ETTC
It was a quiet start for the England players on the first day of the singles competition at the INTERSPORT European Championships with only two... Continue reading
‘Be There with Team 2012’
Team 2012 will be launching a nationwide public Appeal to support the broader fundraising efforts of our programme. The aim of the public Appeal is... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL report
VETERAN OSWICK FIRST TO HAT-TRICK OF ‘PLAYER OF THE MATCH’ AWARDS Newly formed St James C have the perfect record of five wins from five... Continue reading
Final team results at Euros
The Women’s team band-wagon kept rolling on at the INTERSPORT European Championships as they won both of their fixtures on Tuesday to complete a perfect... Continue reading
Euro Singles draw released
The draw for the singles competition which begins tomorrow morning at the INTERSPORT European Championships has been announced. Selected British matches are listed below: Mens:... Continue reading
NURC Seminar West Mid, 4th Dec
The next Umpire seminar is being held at the Buxton Uxbridge Table Tennis Club on Saunday 4th December 2011. For more information on the event... Continue reading
Women promoted, men relegated at Euros
The England Women’s team have officially been promoted from the European Challenge division to the European Championship division without even needing to play their final... Continue reading
Table tennis on Entourage
In a reply to our previous post highlighting table tennis in action on the football show SoccerAm we have been pointed towards more celebrity table... Continue reading
Pitchford selected for World Juniors
Liam Pitchford, in the middle of some of his best form after beating numerous higher ranked players in the INTERSPORT European Championships in Poland, has... Continue reading
Senior 6 Nations Selections
The ETTA have selected two men and two women to represent England at the Six Nations event in Basildon, Essex. The event runs from 11-13th... Continue reading
ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals Schools Offer
Unbeatable value, excitement and an all action day out… School groups special Thursday 24th & Friday 25th – tickets £5 each • 1 free teacher/chaperone... Continue reading
SBL Div 3 South Midlands & West 1st round report
Division 3 South Midlands & West looks set to be a close fought campaign with only one player maintaining a 100% record after the first... Continue reading
Men and Women both win at Euros
Liam Pitchford continued his excellent form to help England’s men fight to stay in the top tier of the European team competition at the INTERSPORT... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL report
Lucy Wang hat-trick enables ECC to beat OCs B ECC A did well to beat OCs B 7-3 in the first division of the Chelmsford... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL report
FALCONS AND BROTHERHOOD IN MIDNIGHT MARATHON There was a battle royal between Windsor Falcons and Brotherhood B this week in Division One of the Clacton and... Continue reading
Table tennis on SoccerAm video
As mentioned on our Facebook site on Saturday morning, we have the clip of Emmanuel Frimpong playing a best-of-three match against SoccerAm presenter ‘Tubes’. In... Continue reading
Pitchford v Samsonov Video
Stiga table tennis have posted a short three-and-a-half minute video of the end of Liam Pitchford’s win against Vladimir Samsonov on YouTube. Click the link... Continue reading
Player Profile: Emily Bates
Emily Bates is the youngest player to be selected in the Olympic Long List but she hopes that her age will count to her advantage.... Continue reading
British League 1st round Div 4 South, East & Mid
Bristol Table Tennis Academy will be the team to beat in Division 4 South, East and Midlands after kicking off their campaign in fine style... Continue reading
Euro results and competition winners
It was a tale of two contrasting fortunes for our English teams at the INTERSPORT European Championships as the Men lost both their group games... Continue reading
Pitchford wonder win in Euro defeat
Liam Pitchford pulled off one of the wins of his career as he beat World Number 9 Vladimir Samsonov 3-2 in England’s opening 3-1 defeat... Continue reading
Darius Knight moves abroad
In order to keep up with his English compatriots, Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall, who have already moved abroad, Darius Knight is heading to Austria... Continue reading
Player Profile: Gavin Evans
Gavin Evans is the current World number 569 and is based at the Institute for Sport in Sheffield. He was previously the number one ranked... Continue reading
2011 European Championships Preview
Watch the INTERSPORT 2011 European Championships Live The INTERSPORT 2011 European Championships begin tomorrow in Gdansk-Sopot, Poland from 8th-16th October with the English team sending... Continue reading
Veteran National League looking for new team
The Veteran National League are looking for another team to fill its leagues as a vacancy has come available. Further details can be obtained from... Continue reading
Win jewellery this weekend on our Facebook!
With the ETTU European Championships in Gdansk, Poland beginning this weekend you could find yourself a winner with a new competition from the people at... Continue reading
Bates heading to European Champs
Emily Bates will replace Hannah Hicks at the European Championships in Gdansk, Poland because Hicks is recovering from an illness and will not be able... Continue reading
Table tennis at the Olympic Games
By Jeremy Wilson Table tennis first entered the Olympic Games in 1988 but, such is its popularity across Asia, it has grown to the extent... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL report
HORKESLEY HAIL HERO HOLLAND! Steve Holland answered the last minute call for Gt Horkesley A to ‘play up’ two divisions against their ‘B’ team and... Continue reading
Countdown: 50 days until the Grand Finals
There are just 50 days until the Pro Tour Grand Finals kick-off in London in November and the ETTA will be providing you with constant... Continue reading
Coaching Players with a Disability
Classification System The object of the classification system is to group together players who have a similar movement potential. The competition system is divided into... Continue reading
Dorset Closed and Ranking results
God works in mysterious ways! By Geoff Ware. It was a most unusual Indian Summer October Saturday morning as I pulled into Portchester School’s car... Continue reading
The Coolest Ping Pong Party
– PARTICIPATE IN A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT – – MOST PLAYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A SINGLE RALLY – – OCTOBER 24TH – RICHMIX, SHOREDITCH,... Continue reading
Cadet and Junior Nationals
The entry forms for the Cadet and Junior Nationals are now up on the ETTA website. Taking place over the weekend of the 19th-20th of... Continue reading
BTTAD squad for Euros in Split
The British para squad has been announced for the European Championships in Split, Croatia. The championships run from the 19-30 October and include no less... Continue reading
SBL Div 2 South, Midlands and West
The report has come in from the Division 2 South, Midlands and West region in the Senior British League and it has shown how Bournemouth... Continue reading
Chelmsford & District TTL week 2
Burton hat-trick floors Danbury A 2010 Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Two-Down Singles Champion Robbie Burton is known for his exceptional “dig” returns. No one... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL week 2
If Windsor Hawks thought life in Division Two of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League was going to be easy, they were given a... Continue reading
C4 presenters praise para table tennis
Presenters from C4’s ‘That Paralympic Show’ praised athletes and organisers at the British Open Para Table Tennis Championships while filming an episode. The C4 crew... Continue reading
Wanted: Teams of Young Games Makers…
to make the Games happen! The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced the start of the Young Games Maker (YGM) programme for 16-18 year... Continue reading
Celebrities ‘Move to the Beat’ of table tennis
England’s 21 year old Darius Knight, a candidate to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming 2012 London Olympic Games is featured in the production “Move... Continue reading
German Junior Open Selections
The three man squad for the German Junior Open in Dinklage has been selected by the ETTA to compete 27-30 October 2011. They are the... Continue reading
Yorkshire Junior & Cadet Trials
FAVOURITES COME UNSTUCK IN TRIALS The Yorkshire Junior Trials took place at Richmond Hill TTC, Leeds recently and with it a fine share of surprises.... Continue reading
Sussex Junior 4* Report
In 2010 Sussex County Table Tennis Association perceived that there was a lack of top quality events in the South East of England and decided... Continue reading
2011 INAS Global Games Begin
BRITISH TEAM’S GLOBAL GAMES CHALLENGE BEGINS! The Ferrari Square in Genoa, Italy yesterday saw an eruption of colour and an air of anticipation as the Opening Ceremony of... Continue reading
Colchester & District TTL Report
TOP MARKS FOR CRGS! Colchester Royal Grammar School head Division Four of the Colchester & District Table Tennis League with a one hundred per cent... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Report
BOWERS BACK FOR BOBCATS IN FINE STYLE John Bowers made an immediate impact this week at the start of the 2011/12 season of the Clacton... Continue reading
Liebherr 2011 Men’s World Cup
Wang Hao is set to defend the LIEBHERR Men’s World Cup title in Paris from the 11-13 November. He will need to be on top... Continue reading
Volkswagen 2011 Women’s World Cup
With a selection of top players from around the world this event once again looks set to be a spectacular showcase of high-calibre table tennis.... Continue reading
2011 INAS Global Games (Para)
Thirty-seven-strong British team prepare to represent the country at: 2011 INAS GLOBAL GAMES Nearly half are Special Olympics GB athletes Special Olympics Great Britain, the... Continue reading
GB Team vs WAS at Pro Tour Announced
The Great Britain team to compete against the World All-Stars team at the Pro Tour Grand Finals in November has been announced. Both England’s number... Continue reading
Pongathon: World Record Attempt
PARTICIPATE IN A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT MOST PLAYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A SINGLE RALLY OCTOBER 24TH – RICHMIX, SHOREDITCH, LONDON Pongathon, a new table... Continue reading
Chelmsford & DTTL Report
Great debut for newcomer Darren Richardson Newcomer Darren Richardson made his mark on his debut in the first week of the 2011-12 Season in the Chelmsford... Continue reading
British League Non-Premier 1st Round
Welsh ladies number two Charlotte Carey was the player of the weekend with a magnificent seven wins out of eight for her Kingfisher Club in... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s UK School Games on 4oD
See coverage from this year’s Sainsbury’s UK School Games on Channel 4oD: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/uk-school-games/4od, Table Tennis coverage is 15:45 minutes into the programme.
All over at Austrian Open
After Darius Knight’s defeat to Jin Ueda from Japan, Britain now has no remaining players at the Austrian Open. Knight had reached the quarter-finals of... Continue reading
Womens British League Website Unveiled
After the great success surrounding the launch of the Senior British League site and Junior British League site in 2010, this new and dynamic website... Continue reading
Austrian Open Day 3
Its Down to Darius… As the Austrian Open moves into day four only Darius Knight remains in competition for the later stages as the... Continue reading
Team GB Selection v Rest of the World
The Great Britain team to compete against the Rest of the World team at the Pro Tour Grand Finals in November has been announced. Both... Continue reading
Preview: Pro Tour Grand Finals
The Pro Tour Grand finals will be a scintillating event. The greatest players on the planet will be there, but a particular frisson will be... Continue reading
Austrian Open Day 2 Newsflash
With day two at the Austrian Open coming to a close we still have a lot of British hopes to look forward to. Paul Drinkhall... Continue reading
Jenkins disqualified from Austrian Open
Ryan Jenkins has fallen foul of the authorities and has been disqualified from his qualifying group after ‘a small piece of wood was found missing... Continue reading
Austrian Open Singles Qualifiers
Andrew Baggaley and Paul Drinkhall are the only two remaining British players left in the Men’s singles competition while Joanna Parker is the sole survivor... Continue reading
Austria Open Day One
It was a good start for the British Men on day one of the Austrian Open in Schwechat with six of the British squad beginning... Continue reading
Nine medals for GB Para team
NINE MEDALS FOR GB PARA TABLE TENNIS AT THE BRITISH OPEN The British Open Factor 40 Para Table Tennis Championships held at the English Institute... Continue reading
Colchester & DTTL Report
TOLLGATE TEAMS TOP TABLES Tollgate’s established ‘A’ team in Division One & their new ‘D’ team in Division Four have made an early statement of... Continue reading
Swedish Open Selection
The following players have been selected by the ETTA for the Swedish Open in Stockholm from 19-23 October 2011: Women: Hannah Hicks and Emily Bates... Continue reading
South Yorks celebrate Para Day
South Yorkshire athletes celebrate Paralympic Day Some of South Yorkshire’s 2012 hopefuls were on their marks to celebrate International Paralympic Day. Victoria Bromley and Adam... Continue reading
Clacton & District TTL Preview
CHAMPIONS BROTHERHOOD START AS FAVOURITES The 2011/12 season of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League begins next Monday and an unchanged Brotherhood A start... Continue reading
Colchester TTL Report
MIXED RESULTS FOR NEW BOYS There were mixed results for the newcomers in the opening week of the Colchester & District Table Tennis League. The St... Continue reading
Spotlight on Disabled TT
UK Sport is providing a weekly spotlight on various Olympic and Paralympic sports ahead of the build up to London 2012. This week our Para... Continue reading
British Para medals reaction
Medal rush for GB athletes in front of home crowd The GB para table tennis players have already secured four medals at the halfway point... Continue reading
GB Success at British Para Open
Britain have won four medals so far at the 2011 British Para Table Tennis Open in Sheffield against a field of top para athletes. In... Continue reading
Interview with Gorazd Vecko
With the British Open Para Table Tennis Championships starting today in Sheffield, UK Sport has interviewed Programme Manager, Gorazd Vecko, to give his overview on... Continue reading
OTTA junior trial
Lewis Sumner (Oxford) has been in indifferent form of late, but is a class act and asserted his authority by winning all his matches in... Continue reading
Paralympic day & Super Saturday
With just under a year to go to the Paralympic Games, celebrations took place in London and other cities last Thursday on International Paralympic Day... Continue reading
From F1 to Ping-Pong
Table tennis’ list of celebrity followers continues to rise as we find former double Formula One champion Fernando Alonso taking a break at last year’s... Continue reading
Giles is new Surrey Champion
Twelve-year-old Marcus Giles from Kingston is the new Surrey Junior (U18) Champion following numerous displays of determination and skill on his way to the final.... Continue reading
Sussex Series finds Sponsors
Sussex CTTA are pleased to present phase one of the “Sussex Series” with over £8,000 prize money in the first four tournaments! Sussex County TTA... Continue reading
British Open Para TT
Players arrive this week in Sheffield for the largest international table tennis event in Great Britain in 2011. And it’s free – so come along... Continue reading
European Champs Squad
The squad for the European Championships in Gdansk, Poland has been announced. The 2011 Championships which will run from the 8th-16th of October will feature... Continue reading
Player Profile: Charlotte Carey
Charlotte Carey, the Welsh Number two and World rank 685, is the first of the Team GB Olympic Long List players to be profiled in... Continue reading
Ping Pong by the Sea
On Saturday 20th August Brighton Seafront played host to ‘Ping Pong by the Sea!’- A table tennis ‘Come and Try’ event open to the public.... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s UK School Games Finals Day
In a dramatic end to the 2011 UK School Games at Ponds Forge, Igor Morais won the boys’ singles title after coming back from 2-0... Continue reading
UKSG Team Final Results
South East boys won the UK School Games title with a near perfect record at Pond’s Forge. After qualifying from their group yesterday with three... Continue reading
UK School Games Day 1 Report
A terrific first day of competition at the 2011 UK School Games saw the Boys England South East team lay down the gauntlet with a... Continue reading
Sussex Trials 2011/12
The 2011-2012 season kicked off in Sussex last weekend with the hosting of the Sussex cadet and junior trials, which was attended by 52 kids... Continue reading
Women’s BL schedule and registration
The schedule has been announced for the first weekend of the Women’s British League that takes place over the 24th – 25th September at the... Continue reading
Tight finish to Regional Champs
Bournemouth 1 secured the Under 18s team event on a count-back as the South West Regional Team Championships came to a nerve-racking climax. A huge... Continue reading
Colchester League Preview
With the addition of eight new teams and two new clubs, the Colchester & District Table Tennis League looks in rude health for the forthcoming season.... Continue reading
Euro Mini Championships
The results are in from the European Minis Championships in Strasbourg, France with the British table tennis players performing well in a tough international event.... Continue reading
British Premier League Preview
With just two weeks until the British Premier League begins, read the Round One preview here at the British League site.
Paralympic schedule released
The schedules and ticket prices have been released for the table tennis event at the London Paralympic Games next summer. The table tennis competition, which... Continue reading
Shock exit for Ma Lin
The China Open has started with a bang as China’s Ma Lin has been knocked out in the first round of his home tournament after... Continue reading
Belgian 2nd Division Team needs a player
Ever fancied playing table tennis overseas? A club in the 2nd division in Belgium are looking for a fresh new English player to play for... Continue reading
Le Fevre funding boost
Ormesby’s Karina Le Fevre has been given a major boost in her transition between her junior and senior table tennis career thanks to a grant... Continue reading
Women’s BL Players Needed
If you are interested in playing in the Women’s British League there are a couple of clubs who are short of numbers at this present... Continue reading
Multi-ball Training
Multi-ball is an intensive type of training first introduced by the Chinese but now adopted throughout the world as a key coaching and training tool.... Continue reading
Cadets win in Belgium
Daniel McTiernan won the Boys Cadet Class and Michael Tunubu won the Boys Under 11s Class at the 33rd Flanders International Table Tennis Tournament in... Continue reading
DTTC success at International Games
Dulwich Table Tennis Club won three Golds and one Silver medal at the Belgium Oostende international Games – August 11th – 16th 2011. Recently, children... Continue reading
Celebrity Serves
When Boris Johnson famously declared that “whiff-whaff is coming home” at the end of the Beijing Olympics in 2008, table tennis was propelled into the... Continue reading
Outdoor Table Tennis Research
Research conducted by Chris Mackintosh, Senior lecturer in Sports Development, at the Nottingham Trent University has looked at how and why outdoor table tennis events... Continue reading
Elite Hardbat Results
There was plenty of excitement at the Elite Hardbat Competition at BATTS on Sunday 14th August as a top field including two Nigerian stars battled for a share... Continue reading
Special Olympics TT Results
The final Great Britain Special Olympics medal tally has been totalled up and the athletes achieved a wonderful 187 medals at the event in Athens... Continue reading
Spotlight – Join a Club !
Fancy joining a club ? Want a free taster session for you and your friends ? How about linking your Change4Life Club to an existing... Continue reading
University Success
Roehampton University has proved that table tennis can take off in a big way across the country in all our sporting universities. From humble beginnings,... Continue reading
ETTA Summer Camp
The second ETTA summer camp took place between Sunday 7th & Thursday 11th August at Lilleshall National Sport Centre in Shropshire. The 40 players from... Continue reading
We need your facilities – Can you help?
To continue to support the Change4Life School Club’s (C4LSC’s) that have registered for Table Tennis, we are in the process of planning additional Change4Life training... Continue reading
Austrian Open Selection
The ETTA have announced their squad selections for the Austrian Open which runs from 21st – 25th September 2011. Men: Paul Drinkhall, Darius Knight, Daniel... Continue reading
NEW Change4Life Courses for 2011/12
The following Change4Life courses have been organised. More courses will follow. For bookings please contact Harry Peacock on 01424 456 224 or [email protected] School/College Name:... Continue reading
Dorset juniors take Sussex by storm
The Bournemouth based quartet of Finn Morgan Bayliss, Jamie Trevellion, Hugo Pang and George Downing flew the flag for Dorset with storming performances at the... Continue reading
Women’s British League Info 2011/12
The first weekend of the Women’s British League takes place at the end of September 2011 in Bristol as DHS Greenhouse Progress look to retain... Continue reading
ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals – Tickets Available!
Tickets are now on sale for the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals (Nov 24-27th 2011) at ExCeL in London. This is the final chance to... Continue reading
Pugh Scoops Veterans Title
Simon Pugh was the first home winner of the 9th Halifax Veterans Summer Open Championships played at Halifax TTC last weekend. From a record entry... Continue reading
Women’s Grand Prix Season Review
Women’s Grand Prix Review With the 2010/11 season over and the Grand Prix season finished lets take a look at how the grand Prix season... Continue reading
Men’s Grand Prix Season Review
Men’s Grand Prix Review With the 2010/11 season over and the Grand Prix season finished lets take a look at how the grand Prix season... Continue reading
London 2012 Long List
Olympic 2012 Long List The BTTF has produced a ‘Long List’ as the first step towards Olympic selection. Out of this list the short-list will... Continue reading
Clacton & District League New Season
New Season League Structure There will be thirty-seven teams – one less than last year – competing in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Top Honours for Hullbridge OAPs
Hullbridge OAPs (Tim Pang, Peter Saunders and Chris Aukett) are the 2011 Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League First Division Champions having scored 21 out of a... Continue reading
ETTA Umpires Take to the Table
The 2011 annual table tennis competition organised by the Association of English Table Tennis Umpires was held at the Scunthorpe Table Tennis Club on the... Continue reading
Lord Mayor Has A Ball!
Sheffield’s Lord Mayor had ‘a ball’ testing her table tennis skills against top para athlete Sue Gilroy MBE. Cllr Sylvia Dunkley visited the English Institute... Continue reading
European Youth Championships
Junior Boys Team The team took a bronze medal and fourth place but this was a disappointment, the semi-final against Russia was lost 3-2 with... Continue reading
Return of Serve
With the server having the advantage at the beginning of a point, having a good receive of serve becomes a vital part of your game.... Continue reading
Kraft Time for Olympic & Paralympic hopefuls
Danny Reed (England No. 4) and Dave Wetherill (Beijing Paralympian) gave a top class table tennis demonstration in front of an enthralled audience before encouraging... Continue reading
Jenkins and Adomelyte Lift the Big Events on Day 2
There were open singles triumphs for the second seed man, Ryan Jenkins of Wales, and the top seed woman, Egle Adomylete (Middlesex), at the Tees... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – A French takeaway in the Juniors
Liam Pitchford, losing to Romain Lonentz of France in the quarter finals of the Junior Boys Singles and Sam Walker and Lewis Grey coming to... Continue reading
High Drama at Barnsley
High Drama in Banded Events at Tees Sport Barnsley Grand Prix Close matches and tension abounded in the banded events on the first day of... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – Liam into the last 16
Day Eight – Pitchford Marches On In the boys singles Liam Pitchford dispatched Ondrej Bajger of Czech Republic in four straight sets to put him... Continue reading
The Launch of Ping! Hull and the rise of play within celebrities
Today, the residents of Hull experienced the launch of Ping! Hull, following the launch of Ping! Brum 2 weeks ago and Ping! London a year... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – on to the last 32
Day Seven – Good Day for the Cadets Today saw a three of England’s cadets progress through to the last 32 of the European Youth... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – and the Individuals begin
Day Six – Walker and Weerasinghe Beat Higher Ranked Opposition Day six of the European Youth Championships saw the start of the singles and mixed... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – The Team Event ends
Day Five of Team Event – Bronze Medal for the Junior Boys Cadet Girls. Emma Torkington made an incredible come back in the cadet girls... Continue reading
Top Brits enter final Grand Prix of the season
Top players from all over Britain are part of an entry of 133 for the Tees Sport Barnsley Grand Prix, the last major English Table... Continue reading
Standard Results Forms
The Ranking team at Table Tennis England headquarters and the Table Tennis England Tournaments Committee requires that when you run an event needing hard-copy match... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – out in the semi final
Day Four of Team Event Cadet Girls. The Cadet Girls played a strong Hungarian team with both players ranked in the top 35 in Europe.... Continue reading
Hullbridge OAPs Score 2 Good Wins
A top-class performance from the leaders Hullbridge OAPs saw them beat Ramsden Renegades 5-0 in the First Division of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis... Continue reading
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the English Table Tennis Association along with an Extraordinary General Meeting took place on 9 July 2011 at the Nottingham... Continue reading
European Youth Championships – Day 3
The third day of the 54th European Youth Championships in Kazan, Russia saw the beginning of the positional knockouts of the team event. Cadet Girls.... Continue reading
European Youth Championships: Gavin Evans is back!
17/07/2011 – European Youth Champion in 2008, two-times World Junior Team Champion (2005, 2008). World Junior Doubles Champion in 2008 and European Youth Olympic Champion... Continue reading
The European Youth Championships – day 2
The 54th European Youth Championships in Kazan, Russia finished off the stage 1 groups today on Day 2 Cadet Girls. In their final group match... Continue reading
The European Youth Championships – day 1
The 54th European Youth Championships in Kazan, Russia opened today. The England Team had a mixed day but the defeats were all against strong opposition.... Continue reading
Gowlett Hits Top Form
Rayne, the 2010 Central Essex Summer League First Division Champions are playing ‘catch-up’ this season but, by defeating Ramsden Renegades 4-1 and Hullbridge Slim Boys... Continue reading
7 Events – 7 Different Winners
Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival (25-26.6.11) The ever popular Cippenham Young Players’ Summer Festival, a 1-star open tournament played over two days, attracted another bumper... Continue reading
Ultimate Summer Test For European Youth
EUROPEAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS (15 – 24 JULY) IN KAZAN The European Youth Championships (15 – 24 July) will gather 454 players in four categories at... Continue reading
Global superstars set to ExCeL at 2012 Games venue
The world’s best table tennis players will be fighting it out in London this November (24th-27th) as they prepare for the London 2012 Games. Brought... Continue reading
Sports Top Honour For Keith
Exeter’s Keith Ponting is to take on the top job in table tennis. He will succeed former England and former World Champion Johnny Leach MBE... Continue reading
English Leagues Cup Competition Finals
The finals for the ELCC were held at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd July 2011. The weekend was... Continue reading
Individual Membership 2011-12
The new Individual Membership fees have been approved at the 2010/11 ETTA Annual General Meeting . Fees are Senior £6.00 Junior (or younger) £3.00 Associate... Continue reading
Did you get tickets for 2012?
Did you get tickets for 2012? Did you apply and fail? Will you apply in the next ballot, or the one after? Are you going... Continue reading
Defence
Defence is the term used mainly for players who retreat from the table and use variations in backspin to force errors from their opponents. In... Continue reading
Ping Pong Fever Hits Birmingham – Stop and Play!
8th July – 8th August 2011 This summer, 55 ping-pong tables will pop up across Birmingham‟s landmarks, squares, shopping centres, estates, offices and train stations.... Continue reading
Membership Manager Released
All leagues should by now have received an E-mail with the details on how to start that leagues version of Membership Manager. If you have... Continue reading
Lorestas Wins European Euro Champs
Lorestas Trumpauskas, the current England no. one Veteran player and the M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Mens Singles Champion in 1999, 2000 and... Continue reading
Jack Petchey London Schools’ Results
Congratulations to everyone that participated in the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Ind. Finals at Redbridge Leisure Centre on 2nd July 2011. You all performed brilliantly... Continue reading
Drinkhall the Champagne
In typical Grand Prix racing driver’s celebratory style Paul Drinkhall peppers the podium and his supporters with the luvvly bubbly following his brilliant title victory... Continue reading
NJL & NCL Latest
National Junior League and National Cadet League Firstly the good news. Despite below, I am pleased to report that total entries have only reduced to... Continue reading
Cheshire Closed – Results
CHESHIRE SENIOR CLOSED 2011 RESULTS EVENT WINNER League RUNNER UP League SCORE MENS SINGLES Jonathan Taylor Wirral Mal McEvoy Halton 13,-4,9,7 MENS DOUBLES Jonathan Taylor/... Continue reading
Inclusion Personified
Anthony Close is not your “average” table tennis player. Anthony suffers from selective mutism, a complex childhood anxiety disorder that renders him unable to speak... Continue reading
Sussex Satellite Grand Prix Report:
Just over 100 players contested the recent Sussex Satellite Grand Prix in the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill. 15 tables were required to cater for... Continue reading
European Veterans Championships
Great battles sealed wonderful event Six days of fierce battles and great camaraderie are behind us. Lovely Liberec left us with full hart and great memories –... Continue reading
Gold Rush For GB Para TT
The GB Para Table Tennis squad has been playing in open events in Slovakia, Rumania and Germany over the past month with very considerable success.... Continue reading
Special Olympics Great Britain’s
Journey to Athens for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 180 Nations, 7000 athletes, 25 June – 4 July, Athens Greece 23 June 2011 – London... Continue reading
Gareth Herbert presents – The Fusion Masters.
Ladies and Gentlemen – Gareth Herbert has dreamed up and created a master plan extravaganza to showcase all the top table tennis superstars under one... Continue reading
BTTF Social Media Guidelines
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BTTF Conflicts of Interest
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Elmtree/Exclaibur B Are Early Leaders
Elmtree /Excalibur B were the week’s big winners in division two in the second week of the Central Essex Summer Table Tennis League. Tony Hallett... Continue reading
Tin-Tin Ho takes gold
A young England team found the competition tough at the cadet six nations even in Dusseldorf, Germany over the weekend. The other five nations involved;... Continue reading
Table tennis is on the up!
More people are playing table tennis and they are doing so on a regular basis according to the latest results from Sport England’s Active Peoples... Continue reading
Ping! is back
4th July – 22nd August 2011 Having launched in London last Summer, Ping! which saw 100 ping-pong tables pop up across London’s landmarks, is back... Continue reading
ETTA Educate – Virtual Learning Environment
English Table Tennis Association and Into Sport Group to launch Virtual Learning Environment The English Table Tennis Association has recently entered into an exciting partnership... Continue reading
ETTA Explore – New Table Tennis Resource
English Table Tennis Association Nets a Winning Partnership with Into Sport Group English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) has signed a landmark agreement with Into Sport... Continue reading
CYP UK Table Tennis
Please find attached results from the UK table tennis competition held at Halton Regional Table Tennis Centre Stobart Stadium Halton. The day was really enjoyable... Continue reading
Charles Wins Guildford GP
Three times M&G Investments Chelmsford Mens Singles Table Tennis Champion Neil Charles (ranked no. 33 nationally) has shown a real resurgence of form this Season.... Continue reading
Paul and Jo cheque out at Guildford
Team GB leading contenders for next year’s London Olympic Games, Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker were simply in a different class to all their opponents... Continue reading
Almost on Tupper the World
The Bribar Guildford Grand Prix got off to a flier on day one at the Spectrum Parkway Leisure Centre on Saturday the 11th of June... Continue reading
Knight Hits Form In Brazil
Darius Knight our only representative at the Brazilian round of the ITTF Pro Tour is doing us proud. In the Men’s Singles he won his... Continue reading
AGM & EGM 9th July
The 10th Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting of the ETTA will be held on Saturday 9th July 2011 at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel,... Continue reading
Welsh Wizard Wins BATTS Super League
We were treated to another thrilling evening of high class table tennis at BATTS on 13th May, with a full entry. A large Welsh contingent... Continue reading
Success Abroad For GB Diabled Squad
GB Disability Table Tennis have had a highly successful May fortnight at the Slovenian and Dutch Opens. The squad based in Sheffield and run by... Continue reading
The Grand Prix tour visits Sussex and Surrey
A consecutive weekend feast of Grand Prix table tennis action hits the southern county of Sussex for the Satellite Grand Prix, to be held at... Continue reading
Clubs & PremierClubs
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The Little White Ball
Table tennis is all the rage in the national media right now, what with the ping-pong action involving Barack Obama and David Cameron in recent... Continue reading
Backhand Progressions
Following on from last month’s article which focused on the forehand, we will now look at developing the backhand attacking strokes. Remember, although most players... Continue reading
World Champs – A Familiar Ending!
The world table tennis championships ended in Rotterdam last month with a familiar question. Just how does the rest of the world catch up with... Continue reading
Obama and Cameron Team Up
President Barack Obama continued his diplomatic tour of Europe with a game of table tennis with Prime Minister David Cameron and a group of London... Continue reading
2011 National Cadet Masters – Boys
Last weekend (21st & 22nd May) saw the National Cadet Masters being hosted by the Draycott & Long Eaton Table Tennis Club at the Draycott... Continue reading
2011 National Cadet Masters – Girls
The girl’s event saw a strong favourite in the shape of Tin-Tin Ho (Middlesex) who clinically disposed of her opponents in turn only being extended... Continue reading
Sports Village Plans Up & Running
• Surrey Canal Sports Foundation created to future-proof around half a million sq ft of sports provision at London’s Sporting Village • Political heavyweight and... Continue reading
BATTS 1 Star Open
14/15 MAY 2011 The last BATTS One Star Junior Open Tournament of season 2010/11 was held at the home of BATTS Table Tennis Club, the... Continue reading
UKDTTA At The Euro Champs
In the team competition GB chose to rotate the squad as they felt all the players should have a share of the games. In the... Continue reading
Olympic Qualification
The World Ranking list published immediately after the conclusion of the GAC GROUP 2011 World Table Tennis Championships confirms which players will gain the automatic... Continue reading
Clacton & District Final Averages
At the end of the 2010/2011 Clacton and District Table Tennis League season, the final averages are (qualification : eight matches and 30%) :- *... Continue reading
Crawley 2 Star Open
71 players participated in the recent Crawley 2 Star Open, held at the magnificent K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley. A no. of players commented on... Continue reading
Police National Table Tennis Champs
The Police National Table Tennis Championships were held between 3rd – 6th may 2011 at Potters Leisure resort, Great Yarmouth with over 500 competitors taking... Continue reading
Victorious Le Guen
‘Victorien Le Guen’ S3 who plays for the Saint Maur club in Paris in the Pro “B” league proved a worthy Men’s Open Champion at... Continue reading
So Swell Patel!
Fifteen year old Jared Patel from the Batts Club in Harlow has that magic “X” factor by stealing the show on day one of the... Continue reading
Weerington TTC Win The Treble
Werrington Table Tennis Club entered two teams in the Peterborough and District league this season, and what a season it has turned out to be.... Continue reading
Syed Wins Again!
Matthew Syed, the former England number one and Commonwealth Champion, won the best new writer at the 9th annual British Sports Book Awards this week.... Continue reading
ETTA YDS Camps
2011 May 21 – 22 May YDS Boys and Girls at Sheffield 31 May to 2 June YDS Boys and Girls Lilleshall 31 May to... Continue reading
ETTA IYS Camps (Juniors & Cadets)
2011 June 11 to 14 June IYS Boys and Girls at Sheffield July 4 to 11 July EYC Prep Camp at Sheffield (for players selected... Continue reading
London Schools’ Finals – Qualifiers
For a list of qualifiers please click here. If you notice any errors please contact Harry Peacock on 01424 456 224 or [email protected] Congratulations on... Continue reading
Miracles Required! – and it was so close at times
Day three of the World Individual Table Tennis Championships at the Ahoy Stadium in Rotterdam and as was commented yesterday it would take a miracle... Continue reading
Veterans British League Final Weekend
It was Bribar Nomads all the way at last weekend’s Veterans’ British League in Doncaster. The men’s team topped the Premier Division while the women... Continue reading
It was all a little more difficult today
A busy second day which finally brought some of the seeded players into the fray – in the Doubles at least, contained some excellent performances... Continue reading
London calling!
The eighth in the series of ten major Grand Prix events takes place this coming weekend on the 14th/15th May at the Redbridge Sports Centre,... Continue reading
Junior Masters step up a gear
The table tennis junior road show stepped up a gear again last week! The ETTA Junior Masters was held in the famous East Staffordshire Brewing... Continue reading
All went to plan on Day 1
Day One of the World Individual Table Tennis Championships at the Ahoy Stadium in Rotterdam and our players faced a series of lower ranked players.... Continue reading
Danbury TTC Champs
For 58 years the Danbury Table Tennis Club has held a finals night to round off their season. On Friday 29th April a crowded Village... Continue reading
FPUC TT Robot winner announced!
Fred Perry Urban Cup TT Robot winner announced! Once again may I thank all the PL4 Sport Co-ordinators, club volunteers and coaches involved in promoting... Continue reading
Condors Clinch The Cup
Windsor Condors are the new holders of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup. The Condors’ trio of Colin Stallwood, Gary Young... Continue reading
Drinkhall Moves To Italy!
Paul Drinkhall, 21, hopes regular training with top players at Italian club Sterilgarda will enhance his competitive form ahead of the Games and help him... Continue reading
Jack Shines In Dubai
Jack Pegram has just got back from the World Junior Games in Dubai where he won a silver in the table tennis singles event and... Continue reading
2 Great Escapes
Steve McQueen was involved in only one – but this week there were two great escapes in the final matches of the 2010/2011 season of... Continue reading
12th North Herts Satellite GP
The twelfth North Herts Banded Satellite Grand Prix Table Tennis Tournament had the flavour of an international event, with Ryan Jenkins leading a contingent of... Continue reading
Ilford Closed
General round up of events: The main event of the Ilford League tournament was the Open Singles, which was well supported with 33 entries, with... Continue reading
Topspin Night Club
A London based, table tennis night club was Pre-Launched last night at Gilgamesh Restaurant/bar in Camden Town. I am hiring the hall off my friend... Continue reading
GB’s Strongest Deaf Squad
The GB Deaf Table Tennis squad will be participating in the European Deaf Championships in Czestochowa in Poland from May 1st to May 8th. The... Continue reading
B-BATT Easter Super Camp
B-BATT hosted an amazing line up including the likes of; Darius Knight, Gavin Rumgay, Sule Olaleye and many more… An average of 35 kids on... Continue reading
Maldon A Clinch Title
Maldon A have won the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division by beating Elmtree Excalibur 9-1, a result that enables them to leapfrog over long-time... Continue reading
Fenton Gives Lions Hope
Where there’s life there’s hope and this week John Fenton gave Nomads Lions a crumb of comfort in their battle to avoid relegation from Division... Continue reading
Dutch honour upheld by Martin Groenewold
The BATTS Club in Harlow hosted their first “Elite” Hard Bat Tournament of 2011 on Saturday 30 April 2011 and the addition of a top... Continue reading
What a day for Kate Cheer of Sussex
Unseeded Kate Cheer of Sussex was the star of the day on day 2 of the National Under 11, 12,13,14 Championships in the excellent main... Continue reading
Maria takes the Under 14 Girls Title
A superb display by No 2 seed Maria Tsaptsinos inflicted the only defeat at these championships in the last several years on the Number 1 seed Tin... Continue reading
Who is Lucie Bouron?
Name: Lucie Bouron Age: 15 Sport: Table tennis • How did you begin on your path as an athlete? I was born with a complex... Continue reading
Developing Forehand Strokes
Although it is very important in the modern game to develop strong attacking strokes on both wings, most players find it easier to generate more... Continue reading
Code of Practice for Sports Coaches
The ETTA has produced (in conjunction with Sports Coach UK) a Code of Practice for Sports Coaches. This document forms part of the ETTA Coach... Continue reading
Englands Last World Champion!
Haverhill; a small Suffolk market town on the Essex-Cambridgeshire border and the home to an authentic sporting legend. Johnny Leach is the last man from... Continue reading
Life of Ryan whilst Alice springs in Jersey
A large crowd enjoyed some of the finest table tennis ever seen at the Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre on the final day of the... Continue reading
TT On TV
It has been a long time coming but the English Senior National Championships are back on tv, so if you’ve got Sky then make sure... Continue reading
Berkshire Juniors Win County Champs Division 1B
A young Berkshire Junior team have won the County Championships Division 1B in some style, winning all seven of their matches in the process. Starting... Continue reading
Clubs Wanted For Senior British League
This is now full! There are three vacancies for teams in the Senior British League for the 2011-2012 season, if there are any clubs out... Continue reading
Knights/BATTS Third Superleague Title
Darius Knight picked up his third Superleague title of the season at BATTS on April 15th. He won decisively 5,4,4 against the popular Indian player... Continue reading
Austrian Junior Boys Round Up
The junior boys team battled hard in Linz Austria at the Junior and Cadet Open, taking victories against Finland, Austria B and Serbia enroute to... Continue reading
The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice
When we watch Wang Liqin or Timo Boll in action we are invariably astounded. We are electrified by their virtuosity, the intricacy of their skill... Continue reading
The Highs & Lows of Sussex County
The highs and lows of Sussex County table tennis were demonstrated in this seasons’ county championships with the younger end having a highly successful season... Continue reading
Haddenham A Retain Title
In a much more competitive competition and a smaller division compared with last season, Haddenham A retained their title with two more emphatic 10 –... Continue reading
Bocking Lose On Title
Serious player availability issues have seen Bocking A – long-time leaders of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis first division make a terrible finish to... Continue reading
Middlesex come through to take Senior Premier Division title
Please accept my apologies for the late reporting of round seven of the County Championships Senior and Junior Premier Division weekend, held two weeks ago... Continue reading
Annual Reports
Our Annual Reports detail Table Tennis England’s work on projects around the country within a specific financial year, plus a review of the year’s major... Continue reading
Giggles galore on the Blackpool Tour!
Adam Gigli from the Fusion Club in Kent was a double bubble winner of the Men’s Band five and Band six singles events in his... Continue reading
Nottinghamshire Earn Promotion
County Championships Seniors 1A – Report for 2nd and 3rd April 2011 Seniors Division 1a was played over a splendid weekend at Draycott and Long... Continue reading
Essex Over 60’s Premier Champs
This seasons over 60’s county championships premier division was completed at the newly created Keighley Table Tennis Centre over the first weekend in April as... Continue reading
Harvey finishes his Journey
Harvey Webb, National Events Manager, retired from the ETTA on 31st March 2011 for a well earned rest. A collection had been held by Management... Continue reading
Cream Rises To The Top
The cream rose to the top in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s 2011 Closed Championships, held last weekend at the Coastal Academy Sports... Continue reading
The 44th Year Of The Cotswold Junior 4*
The 44th year of the ‘Cotswold’ was again held at the delightful venue of Cheltenham College on 18 tables with a capacity entry although the... Continue reading
Haddenham Players Shine
Haddenham Table Tennis Club took 7 of the 10 Trophies up for grabs at The Vale’s Annual Tournament that took place at Stoke Mandeville Stadium... Continue reading
Charles & Sinkus Unbeaten
First division leaders Bocking A were well beaten 8-2 by a rampant Maldon A in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. They could only... Continue reading
That Paralympic Show
The 2nd instalment in the series about all things Paralympic sees Rick and Ade get all experimental on us as they explore how science could... Continue reading
Austin Powers To Cup
Lorrie Austin completed an amazing nights Table Tennis with a straight sets win over Toby Turner to secure the Colchester & District Table Tennis League... Continue reading
Chris Buer Makes His Mark
Neither of the front runners in division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League enjoyed the best of weeks. The leaders Chelmsford A... Continue reading
Spain send top juniors to MBL East Yorkshire Junior Open
As the prestigious MBL East Yorkshire four star junior tournament fast approaches we are pleased to announce a significant international entry including four top ranked... Continue reading
New Kids On The Block
The Oxford and District Junior Championships were held at Kidlington Forum on Sunday and lasted well into the evening. A new generation of youngsters stole... Continue reading
TT At World Summer Games
The largest multi-sports event in the world in 2011: 185 Nations, 7500 athletes Ian Bradford, 50, Table Tennis, Montrose, Angus Gail Bromley, 53, Table Tennis,... Continue reading
GT Horkesley C Clinch Div 2 Title
Gt Horkesley C won their final two games by convincing margins to secure the Colchester & District Table Tennis League Division Two title. The team,... Continue reading
Lee In The Groove
Brotherhood E may be bottom of Division Two of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League but Lee Harvey is making sure they don’t go... Continue reading
Hicks Retains 100% Record
Unbeaten records are few and far between in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League, particularly when a player plays regularly – week in –... Continue reading
International Primary Schools’ Champs 2011
Gold for English Schools’ Boys The England boys’ team (Hugo Pang, Tom Jarvis, Josh Bennett and Jamie Dignum) cruised through the opposition from Guernsey, Ireland,... Continue reading
Exhibition night with John Hilton & Brian Kean
For a night of spectacular table tennis and comedy, come and see two of the UK’s best table tennis exhibitionists John Hilton, former European Champion,... Continue reading
Derby Junior 4* Goes to Plan
Most of the main events went to the seeding at the Derby Junior 4* Table Tennis Tournament held at the Moorways Sports Centre on 26/27th... Continue reading
Sussex are in a class of their own
Congratulations to the all conquering Sussex side who have been crowned as 2010/11 County Championships Junior Premier Division Champions. They have won the title with... Continue reading
Derbyshire and Middlesex draw
When the two leading sides – Middlesex and Derbyshire met in round five of the County Championships Senior Premier Division the match finished tied at... Continue reading
Two great wins for Abbie Milwain
The three leading contenders for the Senior County Championships Premier Division honours all won in the round four matches played at Wood Green High School,... Continue reading
Ping-Pong Kings…band beat Prince Harry
Party-loving Prince Harry had a lively table tennis tussle with Kings Of Leon. He faced off against drummer Nathan Followill in a hard-fought clash backstage... Continue reading
County Sports Partnerships
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Jack Petchey Final Date & Venue Confirmed
We are delighted to confirm that the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Final has been confirmed for Saturday 2nd July 2011 at the Redbridge Leisure Centre.... Continue reading
20 times the Champ for Keith Richardson
The Cambridgeshire Table Tennis Association held their Closed Championships at the Neale Wade Sports Centre in March on Saturday 19th March 2011. County Association President... Continue reading
Change4Life Course
Every Change4Life club is permitted 3 free candidates on this course ! It is aimed at empowering individuals to set up, run, and develop their... Continue reading
UKCC Level 1 Bursary
UKCC/1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Table Tennis (L1ACTT) This Award replaces the previous 1st4sport Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis, as from 1 January 2011.... Continue reading
London Schools’ Championships
The Jack Petchey London Schools’ Championships is a new prestigious event aimed at increasing participation and awareness of table tennis in London Schools’. There are... Continue reading
Hicks & Sibley Beat The Opposition
Kelly Sibley and Hannah Hicks enjoyed a chance meeting with Labour leader Ed Miliband at the annual conference for the Federation of Small Businesses last... Continue reading
County Sports Partnerships
There are 49 County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) across England which cover a number of sporting work areas and can help clubs, volunteers and participants in... Continue reading
Top 2 Reach Kiltie Cup Final
Newly crowned Colchester & District Table Tennis League Division One champions H20 Rowhedge A will meet runners-up Tollgate A in the Kiltie Cup Final. Rowhedge... Continue reading
Top seed prevails … just!
Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 2-Star Open Championship (20.3.11) Top seed Andy Misseldine prevailed at the Cippenham Super 6 Veterans’ 2-Star Open on Sunday but only... Continue reading
Oxford and Didcot Shine
Honours were shared between Oxford and Didcot in Sunday’s Oxfordshire Inter-League Tournament held at South Moreton School. The Oxford 1 senior side, consisting of Karl... Continue reading
British Universities Sport Finals
The British Universities Sport returned to Sheffield for the fourth year for the team finals for 19 sports events at 13 venues over the City.... Continue reading
Polish Open Round Up
Three players ventured out to Wladyslawowo for the Polish Open; Darius Knight, Danny Reed and Chris Doran. Men’s Singles The seniors was a tough event... Continue reading
Revenge For Kestrels
Windsor Kestrels took a massive step towards the Clacton and District Table Tennis League Division Two title with an 8-2 victory over third-placed Brotherhood C,... Continue reading
Austrian Junior & Cadet Open Squad
The following people have been selected for the Austrian Junior & Cadet Open in Linz from 18 – 21 April 2011: Junior Boys: Sean Cullen,... Continue reading
Hylands School heading For Div 1
Hylands School A showed that they have every intention of achieving promotion to the first division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League by... Continue reading
H20 Rowhedge A Retain Title
Reigning Colchester & District Table Tennis League Division One champions H20 Rowhedge A retained their title when beating their ‘B’ team 7-3 to cap a... Continue reading
Cadet Premier Division
The cadets premier division was won for the third successive year by Middlesex who took the title from former winners Sussex by two points and... Continue reading
Butterfly National School Team Championships
U19 Girls Team Champions 2010 Who will lift the ESTTA Trophies? Who will be crowned Butterfly National School Team Champions? Come along and join us... Continue reading
Top Teams Make It Through
Three teams from Division One and one from Division Two have made it through to the semi-finals of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s... Continue reading
First Defeat For Bocking
Bocking, the first division leaders in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League suffered their first defeat of the Season, but as they weren’t at... Continue reading
Heart of England Cadet League
The Oxford Cadets turned out in force at Leamington for the final round of Heart of England Cadet League matches, organised by Brian Aston and... Continue reading
England Perform Well At 6 Nations
Junior and Cadet 6 Nations Singles Boys The boys competitions were won in convincing style by English players Lewis Gray (Juniors) and Helshan Weerasinghe (Cadets)... Continue reading
Jack Petchey County Results
Congratulations to everyone who has participated in the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Table Tennis Championships thus far. There was some super table tennis being played!... Continue reading
Greenwood Wins Title Thrilling Championship!
Antony Greenwood capped a thrilling weekend of Table Tennis at the Colchester & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships, winning both the Men’s Singles and... Continue reading
Brotherhood Stride Towards Title
Reigning champions Brotherhood A are striding ever-nearer the Division One title in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League. John Andrews and Greg Green took... Continue reading
Gowlett Hat-Trick Preserves Bocking’s Unbeaten Record
Bocking look odds on favourites to capture the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division title and despite only being able to field two... Continue reading
British TT Confirmed for 2012 Olympics
The British Olympic Association (BOA) today confirmed that Team GB will utilise three male and three female Host Nation Qualification Places in order to compete... Continue reading
British Universities Championships
The British Universities (BUCS) held their Championships at the weekend at the Jubilee Campus Sports Centre of Nottingham University. With space for 18 tables the... Continue reading
Hat trick for Paul Drinkhall
Huge respect Paul Drinkhall- you are the main man. What a brilliant National Men’s Singles Champion you are after regaining the crown you won in... Continue reading
Kelly in second heaven!
The new Women’s National Champion for a second time is Kelly Sibley. She had to work her socks off in the final against Jo Parker... Continue reading
Match of the Championships!
The second seeded pairing of Chris Doran and Danny Reed (a new pairing this year) won the Men’s Doubles Championship final by beating hot favourites... Continue reading
Kelly and Jo – triple Women’s Doubles Champions
Warm favourites Kelly Sibley (Warwickshire) and Jo Parker (Surrey) took their third Nationals Doubles title with a straight 3-0 games victory over the junior Cleveland... Continue reading
Sensational Drinkhall- Baggs his final place!
In a spellbinding and dramatic crowd pleasing match Paul Drinkhall (England Number 1) was in sensational form to oust the reigning National Champion Andrew Baggaley... Continue reading
Kelly and Jo through to meet in the singles final
The Women’s singles semi finals have just been played with Kelly Sibley (England Senior number 1 and National Champion in 2007/8) taking a 4-0 victory... Continue reading
Great result for Chloe and Jess.
At 10am Sunday morning the two Women’s doubles matches were completed with a huge upset in the match between 2nd seeds Emma Vickers and Karina... Continue reading
Singles reach the semi final stage
The Men’s singles quarter finals finished at 9.45pm on Saturday night and we are down to the last four in both singles events. Starting with... Continue reading
Doubles events reach last four stage
Scheduled for play tomorrow the last eight players standing are as follows; Paul Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford v Lawrence Trumpauskas & Craig Bryant Darius Knight... Continue reading
Down to the last eight in the Men’s and last four in the Women’s
With results going almost to seeding we have reached the nitty gritty with the draw at 8.30 pm looking as follows; Top half two matches... Continue reading
Four in a row for Paul and Jo
Paul Drinkhall and Jo Parker are now a national treasure carving their names in the history books by winning their fourth consecutive English National Mixed... Continue reading
Mixed Doubles action from Ponds Forge
The mixed doubles event got under way at 9am this morning with several shocks in the early rounds. The junior dynamic duo of Sam Walker... Continue reading
Early exit for Emma and Keith
By Geoff Ware. Defending Champions Emma Vickers (Under 21 Women) and Keith Williams (Veteran Men) both took an unexpected early departure in their respective bids... Continue reading
New Names On The Trophy
A raft of new doubles partnerships have formed for this years senior men’s doubles event, guaranteeing a new home for the title. This has been... Continue reading
That Extra 1%
Could Yoga Sports Science be the missing link to achieve that extra 1% edge? Table tennis is a sport requiring an intense level of physical... Continue reading
The Anticipation
The Olympic Games is still more than a year away, but the schedule for the table tennis has finally been published. This seems to make... Continue reading
3 In A Row For Wright
Cippenham Super 6 Senior 2-Star Open Championships (27.2.11) Neil Wright made it three victories in a row in Cippenham’s open tournaments on Sunday. This time... Continue reading
Successful Day for Tin-Tin Ho
Twelve years old, Tin-Tin Ho leads the English challenge in the Cadet Girls’ Singles event at the Safir International Tournament in Örebrö, which in its... Continue reading
Contenders Queueing Up To Take On Joslin!
This coming weekend sees a very strong field entering the Colchester & District Table Tennis League Men’s Singles Tournament. With a ‘draw-friendly’ thirty-two entrants there... Continue reading
Magpies March To Promotion
It may only be the beginning of March but Windsor Magpies have already confirmed their promotion from Division Three of the Clacton and District Table... Continue reading
OCs A Are Still In The Hunt
Old Chelmsfordians A, who are joint second-placed in division two of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League were the week’s big winners, notching up... Continue reading
ELCC Zonal Round Report
The English Leagues Cup Competition Zonal Rounds have now taken place and the teams established for the finals in July. There were 30 entries in... Continue reading
Juniors visit Jersey’s TT Appleby Academy
A total party of thirty talented Junior table tennis players and coaches are in Jersey from the English Table Tennis Association’s North West and Yorkshire... Continue reading
County Championship round up
Veterans division 2a Lincolnshire veterans who just missed out on promotion last season from division 2a whe they finished runners up to Cleveland were in... Continue reading
Inform Hylands stake their claim for promotion to the top division
Hylands School A are looking good for promotion to the top division of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Two convincing wins, over ECC B (10-0)... Continue reading
Results cloud picture at the bottom
It’s a fascinating battle at the bottom of Division Two of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League but the results this week did little... Continue reading
Rowhedge B Lose Unbeaten Record- To Their A Team!
H20 Rowhedge B finally lost their unbeaten record, the last team to do so in Division One of the Colchester & District Table Tennis League.Fittingly it... Continue reading
5th NatWest Jersey Open proving popular
“Our tournament has gone from strength to strength with increased numbers every year from over the UK and Europe and we are expecting a sell... Continue reading
MBL East Yorkshire Junior Open
The weekend of May 28 29 30 2011 sees the return of the MBL East Yorkshire Junior Open tournament once again at the recently refurbished... Continue reading
Charles Retains Title
The favourite Neil Charles retained his M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Mens Singles title, winning his third crown in four years on... Continue reading
Triangle Shock Brotherhood
Red Triangle B produced the shock of Round Three of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup when they beat the Division... Continue reading
Bierton Take Second Place
With the result of the match between Sports A and Haddenham A still to come in, Bierton sneaked a little closer to Aylesbury and District... Continue reading
Rovers Boys are Champions
Rovers’ representatives Jack Ellison, Adam Robinson and Ed Rushworth were crowned Boys Champions at the 2011 Fred Perry Table Tennis Urban Cup fi nals in... Continue reading
A Norwegian on Song and Pitch Perfect
Sonja Obradovich from Norway and Liam Pitchford from Derbyshire were both “On Song” with their respective highly tuned games being in pure harmony in winning... Continue reading
Chop till you drop!
Filton Academy based defensive player Melissa Wright (S2) chopped and defended her way to a famous title victory in the Women’s Band 1 event on... Continue reading
Oxford Boys Shine in Regionals
Niall Harris (R) did his best to scupper the chances of Simon Price (L), by beating him 3-0 in the South Regional Section of the... Continue reading
Senior British League
Our New dedicated British League sites were developed in conjunction with Table Tennis 365 and give you a more in depth dedicated service than before,... Continue reading
Coaching, Volunteer & Club Awards 2011
High Performance Coach of the Year Jason Sugrue Performance Coach of the Year Greg Yarnall Participation Coach of the Year Shaun Alvey Children’s Coach of... Continue reading
Women’s Forum Report
I would like to thank all the Delegates and Speakers for giving their time and for contributing their thoughts and ideas which made this such... Continue reading
Lincolnshire & Staffs Heading For Cadets Premier
The weekend of 19th/20th February see the County Championships Cadets Premier Division being staged at a new venue The Triangle, Burgess Hill, West Sussex when... Continue reading
Vintage Faiers Performance Creates Waves At Walton
Former Colchester & Ipswich Ladies Singles champion Janet Faiers put in a captain’s performance for Gt Horkesley B in a 6-4 win at Colchester and... Continue reading
DHS Greenhouse Progress WBL Champions
The 2010-11 Womens British League came to a conclusion over the weekend and in a totally dominant performance DHS Greenhouse Progress did not drop a... Continue reading
Fred Perry Urban Cup Results & Photos
Twenty table tennis teams of 2 boys and 2 girls representing the Premier League football clubs involved in the Premier League 4 Sport programme, competed... Continue reading
Impressive Rankin Shows The Way
John Rankin of Red Triangle A turned back the years this week in Division One of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League. Rankin, the... Continue reading
National
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding nationally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
North-West
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
What is the Fred Perry Urban Cup?
The Fred Perry Urban Cup is a nationwide Table Tennis team competition, aimed at a grassroots level of participation within major towns and inner city... Continue reading
Pegasus & Rowhedge Closer to Promotion
Second met third place in Division Four of the Colchester and District Table Tennis League and H20 Rowhedge H took a step closer to promotion... Continue reading
Aaron Taylor triumphs in Riddell Cadet Trophy
Youngsters across the Vale competed at Elmhurst Community Centre last week for this year’s Riddell Trophy which was open to under 15 year olds and... Continue reading
Juniors Are The Pride Of Clacton
Pride of place in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League this week goes to James Denyer, Mark Smith, Daniel Prior and Adam Wilkin, the... Continue reading
Dec 2011 Organiser’s Documents
Below are the FPUC documents for 2011. Please email [email protected] if you have any further queries. FPUC 01 Briefing document FPUC 02 Local Organiser Guide FPUC... Continue reading
North-East
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
Fred Perry Urban Cup 2011
Darius Knight and Former England International and Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn, took part in a media launch today at the Emirates Stadium promoting the finals... Continue reading
Aylesbury TT At The Wilmott Cup
Vale Table Tennis Champions, Haddenham A, gave a good account of themselves at The Milton Keynes Table Tennis Centre on Saturday, 22 January in the... Continue reading
Sports C Make A Move
Sports C took advantage of a two man Bucks CC A team in The Aylesbury and District Table Tennis League, Premier Division and obtained their... Continue reading
Can Charles & Vansertima Retain Titles
This year’s M&G Investments Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships have attracted an excellent 104 entries and they will take place at the Anglia Ruskin... Continue reading
Nearly but not quite for Hansell
Cippenham Five by Two Senior & Junior 1-Star Open Championships (15.1.11) Cippenham’s Robert Hansell came close to winning the Senior Singles title at the Cippenham... Continue reading
Cameron takes BATTS Super-League title
Experienced Scottish no. four Niall Cameron won the latest round of the BATTS Super League played on Friday 21 January 2011 at the BATTS Club,... Continue reading
Excellent Hat-Trick For Dowsett & Armstrong
Two players who have been in the shadow of their team-mates in the past stepped into the lime-light this week in division two of the... Continue reading
Oxford Veterans In Top Form
Oxford’s Veteran players are enjoying a fine season in the Midland League and have won all their matches so far. The “A” team, competing in... Continue reading
Reigning Champs Go Top
Reigning Colchester and District Table Tennis League Division One champions H20 Rowhedge A ominously moved to the top for the first since October! This has... Continue reading
Tight Tussle In All Brotherhood Clash
The players of Brotherhood K are proving an excellent addition to the Clacton and District Table Tennis League and, in their first season, are on... Continue reading
West-Midlands
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
East-Midlands
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
Chen Qi beats Ma Lin For The Title
Left-handed 26 year-old Chen Qi, the World no. 13 from Nantong, Jiangsu who has been a member o f the Chinese National team since he... Continue reading
28th ITTF Pro Tour Ladies Doubles Title For Guo Yue
The higher rated Singles players came out on top in the Ladies Doubles Final. Guo Yan (World no. one) and Guo Yue (World no. two)... Continue reading
Ding Ning wins 2011 English Open title
World no. seven – 20 year-old Ding Ning from Heilongjiang – the 2005 World Junior Champion, whose career high-ranking saw her ranked no. four in... Continue reading
Ma Lin & Chen Qi Through To Mens Final
The players were greeted with cheers which you would more usually associate with the arrival of Rock-stars into the arena by the 500 strong Chinese... Continue reading
Guo Yan & Ding Ning Book Finals Places
The Womens Singles in this year’s English Open ITTF Pro Tour Major will feature 28 year-old World no. one Guo Yan , the English Open... Continue reading
East
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
Chinese Monopoly in Mens Singles
The big question that was being asked at the Mens Singles Quarter Final stage was could anyone prevent China having all four Semi-Finalists ?. Korea’s 2004... Continue reading
Ding Ning ousts Feng Tianwei 4-0
Ding Ning, aged 20, the World no. seven with one ITTF Pro Tour title to her name (Kuwait in 2009) was the big winner in... Continue reading
Ishikawa & Seo Hyun Deok Wins U21 Crowns
The Player of the Tournament so far – the globe-trotting Kasumi Ishikawa won a thrilling Under 21 Ladies Singles Final against Kang Mi Soon (the... Continue reading
Wang Hao Master-class
The top seed Wang Hao (China) produced some superb play to beat World no. 25 Chen Weixing (Austria) with some comfort in the last 16... Continue reading
Stunning success for Kasumi Ishikawa
Japan’s Kasumi Ishikawa , still only 17, set the hall buzzing with some of the snappiest up to the table play ever seen in England.... Continue reading
British pairing fall to Chinese Superstars
English involvement in the English Open is over, although it took two of the modern game’s greatest players – 2009 World Champion and current World... Continue reading
Kasumi Ishikawa out to go one better this time
Day four of the English Open ITTF Pro Tour commenced with the Under 21 Singles Semi-Finals – Mens and Womens. Results went according to the... Continue reading
Junior Umpire Award
The Junior Umpire Award is open to all young people. It is designed to improve knowledge and test practical skills in the umpiring of table... Continue reading
London
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
Stunning Win For Thomas Konecny
The biggest shock of the 66th English Open so far took place in round two of the Mens Singles, when the World no. four /... Continue reading
Thrilling wins for Drinkhall and Baggaley
Paul Drinkhall and Andrew Baggaley both made it into the second round of the English Open. And how well they played. Drinkhall, ranked no. 88... Continue reading
English players find it hard going
English players found it hard going on Friday 28 January 2011 as the pace moved up several gears in the English Open. As many of... Continue reading
King Harald- the Ice Cool Swede
Harald Andersson world ranked 387 took yet another scalp on his way to reach the quarter finals of the Under 21 Men’s singles. The ice... Continue reading
South-West
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
Drinkhall and Knight safely into round two
England no. one Paul Drinkhall and England no. four Darius Knight made it safely into the second round of the Under 21 Men’s Singles. But,... Continue reading
Hannah hacks her way through to qualification
In a fantastic see saw match in the Women’s Under 21 Qualification groups England number 4 Hannah Hicks and (world ranked 564) drew on all... Continue reading
Doran & Howieson lead the way in U21’s
Chris Doran and Craig Howieson qualified as Group winners in the Under 21 Mens Singles. Chris Doran (globally ranked no. 500) wasn’t unduly pushed beating Mohammed... Continue reading
Life’s a Pitch for Austrian Fegerl
The crowd surrounding the show-court on table one erupted at 11.38 hours, producing the loudest cheer of the tournament so far. England’s no. two Liam... Continue reading
Facilities
Joint Club & School use of Sports Halls Not to mention helping increase participation and creating sustainability in Table Tennis, joint club/school use of sports... Continue reading
South & South-East
Funding Grants – Club & Coaching You will find a list of available funding locally below. The information has been sourced by the Coaching System... Continue reading
Naomi loses seven game thriller
Welsh no. one Naomi Owen (World ranked no. 318) came close to pulling off what would have been a sensational win in the second stage... Continue reading
Close Calls For David & Chris
Men’s Qualification Groups Continued Later on day one at the English Open saw England’s Chris Doran continue in the sparkling form he showed in his... Continue reading
English Ladies face World top 100 opposition
A young English ladies team faced a baptism of fire in the Qualifying Groups of the English Open on Wednesday morning with many of the... Continue reading
Englands Senior Groups
The first scheduled group qualification senior Men’s matches to kick off the 66th English Open an ITTF Pro Tour Major event and first on court... Continue reading
The Draw and Results
Keep up to date with who’s playing who and all the results as it happens at the 66th English Open in Sheffield. There are still... Continue reading
Cameron takes BATTS Super-League title
Experienced Scottish no. four Niall Cameron won the latest round of the BATTS Super League played on Friday 21 January 2011 at the BATTS Club,... Continue reading
Amended England Squad
Due to unforeseen circumstances such as injuries there have been a few changes to the England squad, the final squad selection that will be appearing... Continue reading
Round by round schedule
Don’t miss out on any of the the world class table tennis at the EIS in Sheffield! Take a look at the schedule below and... Continue reading
Slovenian Open
In some last minute preparation for next weeks English Open, Chris Doran and Andrew Baggaley have headed over to the first Pro Tour of the... Continue reading
The competitors
With 241 participants from 42 countries turning up at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on the 26th January to compete, the 66th English... Continue reading
Individual Membership Update
Please find attached an update on the processing of Individual Membership applications and news of further developments to the system. We recognise that there have... Continue reading
Pegasus D Go Top Of Div 4
Pegasus D made it six straight wins when beating CRGS to go top of Division Four of the Colchester and District Table Tennis League. Earlier... Continue reading
Cracker Jack
What a start to 2011 for Halton TT Club Member Jack Hunter-Spivey. Aged only 15 he has just earned his place in the British Table... Continue reading
Steve Hall Mighty In Bristols Hard Bat
The sound of ball on wood could once again be heard reverberating around the main hall at the Civil Service club when the Bristol &... Continue reading
H2O Take The Biscuit!
A hungry for success H20 Rowhedge A put their Colchester and District Table Tennis League Division One title aspirations back on track with a resounding... Continue reading
Russell Beats The Best
Russell Hillier is the new holder of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicapped Singles Trophy – but he had to do it the... Continue reading
ECC D On Target To Win
Leaders ECC D took a major step towards winning the division three title in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League by beating Danbury D... Continue reading
Footwork/Drills (Regular and Irregular)
Good footwork is paramount to develop and succeed in table tennis. Efficient movement enables a player to arrive at the ball earlier and have a... Continue reading
Will Bayley World No.2
We’ve just had Will Bayley on the phone talking about his improved ranking in the January ranking list, he has now world number 2, an extremely impressive achievement, but he is... Continue reading
Volunteers Key To Table Tennis Success
When you arrive at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield for the 66th Pro Tour English Open Table Tennis Championships, spare a thought for... Continue reading
Premier League 4 Sport goes Dutch at Spurs!
Rafael van der Vaart launched a new satellite session of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation’s Premier League 4 Sport programme at Chace Community School in Enfield... Continue reading
BATTS 1 Star Open
The New Year BATTS One Star Open Tournament was held at the home of BATTS Table Tennis Club, the Norman Booth Centre, Old Harlow on... Continue reading
Roosters Lose Grip On Cup
Cup-holders Windsor Roosters crashed out of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup this week, going down 5-1 to a full-strength Windsor... Continue reading
Ayelsbury 1/2 Way Report
At the halfway stage in the season, Haddenham A comfortably lead the Premier Division, having strengthened their position with a 9 – 1 win at... Continue reading
Cup Competitions Reaching Climax
With the preliminary groups nearing completion in the Colchester & District Table Tennis League cup competitions H20 Rowhedge I came out as surprise 5-4 winners... Continue reading
Handicapped Singles & 1/2 Season Review
The first major New Year event for the Clacton and District Table Tennis League is the Handicapped Singles Tournament which takes place on Saturday 15th... Continue reading
Match Of The Day
Premier League 4 Sport Table Tennis at Stoke City Table tennis is back on your tv in January as part of Match of the Day’s... Continue reading
Young Officials Award
The Table Tennis England Young Officials Award has been produced in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust. Its main aim is to encourage more young... Continue reading
Young Officials Award – The Gunners TTC
Twelve young people from the Gunners Table Tennis Club, based at St Aloysius College, Highgate, London linked to the Arsenal Premier League 4 Sport programme,... Continue reading
Michael Bublé Loves Table Tennis
“Today I had one of the coolest days of my life”. That is what Grammy Award-winning Michael Bublé announced to a spellbound audience in Sheffield... Continue reading
Change4Life Website is Live!
Have a browse through our latest information, news, photo galleries and videos. The latest tweets will inform you on upcoming Change4Life Introduction to Table Tennis... Continue reading
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Want to know more about Change4Life ? Want to find out more about alternative table tennis games ? Want to brush up on some basic... Continue reading
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Do you have any photos from your Change4Life Club that you would like to add to our website ? If so please contact Harry Peacock... Continue reading
Fab Four at Cardiff
After the unfortunate weather all weekend, the show still went ahead in the Sport Wales national Centre. On Day 1 Angharad Phillips took control winning... Continue reading
An Englishman Abroad!
The Pro Tour Grand Finals are a prestigious event and for the first time it is one that an English player is appearing in, Paul... Continue reading
French Meet Their Waterloo In Preston
Its been quite a few years since we beat the French. and when we do we must saviour it. This was one of those times... Continue reading
Pitchford Unbeaten As England Go Down
England may have been forced to accept defeat in last nights Joola European Nations League match in Preston, but they went down in style. Without... Continue reading
Early Departures in Bratislava
It was a disappointing show in the junior boys singles at the World Junior Table Tennis Championships. The initial outlook looked promising as three of... Continue reading
Change4Life Course Bookings
For bookings please contact Harry Peacock via phone or email Change4Life Project Officer E: [email protected] T: 01424 456 224 Please have the following information available:... Continue reading
Great Britain’s Bronze Return
Great Britain returns home with a bronze medal courtesy of the Ladies team event featuring Victoria Bromley (Wolverhampton), Jessica Bromley (Wolverhampton) and Jacqueline Smith (Essex)... Continue reading
Will Bayley wins in Brazil
Will Bayley has recently arrived home fro Rio de Janeiro after winning the Brazilin Open for the disabled. Currently ranked no 5 in the world he... Continue reading
12th Place For England
After such a promising start secure a place in the play offs for positions 1-12, with only 1 defeat, the England Boys lost 3-2 to... Continue reading
England Boys Triumph At WJTTC
Liam Pitchford, David McBeath, Sean Cullen and Sam Walker who was drafted in to replace the injured Gavin Evans, along with coach Jia Yi Liu... Continue reading
Coaching – Forehand & Backhand Flick
Forehand Flick The flick is an attacking stroke against a short ball, using mostly the wrist and forearm. The starting position is the same as... Continue reading
Gavin Evans & Family
If ever there was a British table tennis player destined for greatness, it was surely Gavin Evans. With two older brothers and parents who all... Continue reading
Another Clean Sweep For China!
The Asian Games in Guangzhou demonstrated, once again, the crushing superiority of China in global table tennis. China took all seven gold medals, a clean... Continue reading
TT innovates and activates with style
An innovative variation of table tennis returns on Tuesday 30th November and Wednesday 1st December 2010. The Spectacular Pairs competition will be part of the... Continue reading
Jenkins double not enough to seal victory
The British League Premier Division title may well be heading up to Barrow. Few people would bet against them winning now. After an afternoon of... Continue reading
Gareth Herbert wins five-set thriller
Second-placed Drumchapel Glasgow warmed up for their afternoon clash with Barrow by beating DHS Greenhouse Progress I 7-1. No messing about. The game between Gareth... Continue reading
Lewis Gray scores the win of the round
There was no change to the leader board in round six of the Senior British League. The leading contenders – Barrow, Drumchapel Glasgow and Fusion... Continue reading
Excellent win for Karina Le Fevre
There were no shocks at the BATTS Club in Harlow in round five of the British League Premier Division as the three leading teams all... Continue reading
Darius wins his second BATTS Super League event of the Season
England no. four Darius Knight warmed up for the second round of British League Premier division matches by winning the second BATTS Super League competition... Continue reading
Joola European Nations League Rd 4
Unfortunately our preparation for the upcoming Joola European Nations League match in Preston (Round 5) didn’t go according to plan, when our two squads headed... Continue reading
Team Bronze For Jane And Sara
The highlight for the 13 strong British squad at the ITTF PARA TT World Championships recently held in Korea was the bronze medal for Jane... Continue reading
Facilities Guidance Note 2010-13
Facility development is one of ten interventions Table Tennis England has committed to within its whole sport plan 2009/13 with the aim of developing the... Continue reading
Top seeds rule in the Cadet Events
The second days play in the National Junior Cadet Championships in Hatfield at the Hertfordshire Sports Village comprised all four Cadet Events. The top seeds... Continue reading
Cadet Boys Doubles Semi’s
Semi-finals Morais/Weerasinghe v Lawrence/Bennett Morais/Weerasinghe took the first two in quick succession, but the third was a close fight, Lawrence/Bennett took the early advantage before... Continue reading
Cadet Boys Quarter-Finals
No real surprises in the Cadet Boys Singles with doubles partners and top two seeds Igor Morais and Helshan Weerasignhe working their way from opposite... Continue reading
Cadet Boys Doubles
Round 1 was pretty much a formamilty with all of the higher ranked opponents going through into the second round, the only exception to this... Continue reading
Cadet Girls Groups
In the cadet girls all eyes will be on Tin-Tin Ho who caused an upset yesterday by defeating the number 1 seed in the junior... Continue reading
Cadet Boys Groups
The cadet boys are made up of a mammoth 27 groups, the action was fast a furious with the level of competition extremely high considering... Continue reading
Gavin Evans & Chloe Whyte, Junior Champions
We saw a tremendous day of play in the National Junior Cadet Championships in Hatfield at the Hertfordshire Sports Village. All the Junior Events were... Continue reading
Doubles Rd 1 & 2
The results for the first two rounds of the boys and girls are as follows: Junior Girls Rd1 Millwain/Robinson bt. McMullan/Peake 3-0 Smith/Kirby bt. Taylor/Miah... Continue reading
Junior Girls Singles – Quarter Finals
There was a big upset in the quarters as Tin-Tin Ho took out the top seed Karina Le Fevre, she will be joined by seeds... Continue reading
Seeds 1-4 In The Quarters
The junior boys singles are running according to the form book with all of the top 4 players making it through to the quarter-final stage,... Continue reading
Junior Boys Singles – Round 1
All the tables were active as the junior boys took to the table for their first round, with no real upsets yet! Reece Lo (Y)... Continue reading
Junior Girls Singles Rd 1 & 2
Rd 1 All winners in round 1 of the girls singles progressed through with ease, with all score lines being either 3-0 or 3-1. In... Continue reading
Junior Mixed Doubles Quarter-Finals
Another two seeds have gone as we edge ever closer to the finals, with only Sam Walker and his partner Tressa Armitage still in contention.... Continue reading
Junior Mixed Doubles Rd 1 & 2
We are already closing in on the semi-finals of the mixed doubles and it hasn’t all been going in favor of the top seeds. Round... Continue reading
Egle Excels and Ryan Rules!
Egle Adomelyte and Ryan Jenkins ruled the roost on the final day of the Bribar Bristol Grand Prix on Sunday the 14th of November that... Continue reading
Alim & Alice Rise To University Challenge
Alim Hirji and Alice Loveridge were the stars of the show by winning their respective top Band 1 events on day one of the Bribar... Continue reading
Under 11,12,13,14s National Championships Regional Qualification
On the basis of which of the following County’s a player lives, is the decision as to which Regional Qualification is entered. North East –... Continue reading
Polished Off
Here is a round up of the remaining results from the Polish Open that saw Paul Drinkhall claim the U21’s title and Andrew Baggaley defeat... Continue reading
Best Win Of Baggaley’s Career
Andrew Baggaley notched up one of the biggest wins of his career at the Polish Open in Warsaw. The 28 year old took on the... Continue reading
Polish Open Winners Secure Passport to Grand Finals
Top seeds Vladimir SAMSONOV of Belarus and LI Jiao of the Netherlands won the respective Men’s and Women’s Singles titles at the Polish Open in... Continue reading
Distraught In Delhi, Pleased In Poland
In early October, England’s Kelly Sibley sat distraught after the bronze medal match in the Women’s Team event at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi;... Continue reading
Fighter Drinkhall Wins Title
Paul Drinkhall put on one of his best ever performances to lift the Polish Open Under 21 singles title in Warsaw tonight. The 20 year... Continue reading
Great Results In Poland
England is having some great results at the Polish Open. The men’s squad of Paul Drinkhall, Andrew Baggaley, Darius knight, Chris Doran and Danny Reed,... Continue reading
Head & Shoulders Above The Rest
Polish Open England’s 20 year old Chris Doran is certainly a player who stands out from the crowd; in fact he stands head and shoulders... Continue reading
Senior National Championships
The English National Championships is the most sought after and prestigious event in the English domestic calendar. Each year over 260 English competitors, from counties... Continue reading
U10,11,12,13s National Championships
The Under-10 to Under-13 National Championships sees the best young talent in the country battle it out in order to be crowned National Champion of... Continue reading
National Council Summaries
November 2015 July 2015 October 2013 April 2013 January 2013 October 2012 July 2012 April 2012 January 2012 October 2011 October 2010 January 2010 October... Continue reading
English Leagues Cup Competition Entry
2013/14 Competition Please read the documents covering Information and Summary as well as the Covering Letter for the ELCC before completing the Entry Form. See... Continue reading
Knight takes the title, Spink takes the plaudits
England no. four and second seed Darius Knight was the winner of the first BATTS Super-League of the Season played at the BATTS Club in... Continue reading
Walker Wins Epic Final At Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4 Star Day 2 – Sunday, 31 October 2010 The highlight of the second day at the Tees Active Ltd sponsored Stockton-on-Tees 4... Continue reading
Weerasinghe & Carey Clinch Titles
Stockton-on-Tees Junior 4 Star Day 1 – Saturday, 30 October 2010 Helshan Weerasinghe winning the Cadet Boys’ Singles and Charlotte Carey the Girls’, plus a... Continue reading
Derbyshire and Middlesex both make unbeaten starts
The battle to win this year’s County Championships Senior Premier Division title looks to be a straight fight between the 2009 Champions Middlesex and Derbyshire... Continue reading
Service and Spin
In this article we are going to explore the philosophy behind the modern service and how you can start to develop effective service strategies. We... Continue reading
National Council Summary: October 2010
National Council Meeting 16th October 2010 I am pleased to provide a summary of the main points discussed at the last National Council Meeting and... Continue reading
Dissecting the Commonwealth Games
There were more signs of progress, particularly amongst the England male players, at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The two standout results were Paul... Continue reading
Commonwealth Games Round Up
With the London Olympics now less than two years away, the marker that was laid down by England’s emerging table tennis team at the Commonwealth... Continue reading
Senior 6 Nations
England took a clean sweep of the team events at the Senior Home Nations held at the National Sports Centre, on the Isle of Man... Continue reading
Indian Takeaway For Pitchford
Day two of the Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix at Eldon Square leisure centre in plays host to the Men’s and Women’s open events in... Continue reading
Anybody For A Double?
The 4th stop on the grand prix calendar brings us to the Tees Sport Newcastle Grand Prix, staged at Eldon Square Leisure centre above the... Continue reading
Premier League 4 Sport Virtual Competition
Purpose of the competition The PL4S Virtual competition has been organised in order to offer a different kind of competition for participants in... Continue reading
Outdoor Table Tennis Advice and Guidance
Interested in outdoor table tennis? Our advice and guidance document will help you to choose the right location, find funding and make your project run... Continue reading
PL4S Virtual Competition Scores
View the scores on the attached spreadsheet. Can you do better?
The Launch of “Pink Pong”
The idea of “Pink Pong” came along due to a fellow table tennis player being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. It has taken Plymouth Table Tennis... Continue reading
Ovtcharov’s Suspension Lifted
DTTB has closed the proceedings in the doping case of Dimitrij OVTCHAROV and has abolished the provisional suspension. Dimitrij OVTCHAROV is allowed to play immediately.... Continue reading
Bronze for Pitchford/Baggaley
As the saying goes here at the table tennis, if you can’t beat Singapore at least beat the Australians. That’s exactly what Andrew Baggaley and... Continue reading
Illness, Indian favourites & a rowdy crowd
An ailing Andrew Baggaley battled illness, Indian favourites and a rowdy home crowd in his men’s doubles semi-final defeat at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi... Continue reading
Bronze for Drinkhall/Parker
England’s Paul Drinkhall and Jo Parker are worthy, happy and popular winners of the bronze in the mixed doubles table tennis. They beat the Aussie pair 3-1 (11-5,... Continue reading
Top seeds prevail at Peterborough
Chris Doran and Egle Adomelyte took top honours in their respective Open events on day two of the Bribar Peterborough Grand Prix on Sunday the... Continue reading
Baggaley/Pitchford Through To Semis
Andrew Baggaley and Liam Pitchford marched into Wednesday’s men’s doubles semi-finals after storming back from losing the first game to beat fancied Singaporeans Cai Xiaoli... Continue reading
Commonwealth Latest
England’s 20 year old Danny Reed and Marios Yiangou, 19 years old, were the players to impress in the second round of the Men’s Singles... Continue reading
Oh Danny Boy!
A breath of fresh air descended upon the Bushfield Sports Centre in Peterborough as diminutive Danny Lawrence at just 13years of age was just magnificent... Continue reading
Wins Galore!
There has been a busy weekend of events at the Commonwealth Games with the singles and doubles competitions getting under way, below is a round up of... Continue reading
Pitchford Shines But Singapore Take Gold
The trio of Gao Ning, Yang Zi and Ma Liang concluded the sixth day of action, Saturday 9th October 2010, on the top step of... Continue reading
At least a silver For England
The England men’s team reached the final of the team event in the Commonwealth Games table tennis competition in Delhi today by beating India 3-1.... Continue reading
City of Liverpool Junior Open 4*
Junior Boys’ The top two seeds reached their alloted semi-final berths’ but, the departure of third seed Igor Morais (Midd) at the first stage following... Continue reading
Close But No Cigar
England fought back from two down to come within touching distance of a first Commonwealth Games table tennis medal in the women’s team bronze match... Continue reading
Girls Fight For Bronze
Unfortunately things did not go our way and the girls lost 3-0 to India in the semi-final. The scores were: India bt. England 3-0 Shamini... Continue reading
Through to the Semi’s
Both of our teams are now through to the semi-finals after England men beat Malaysia 3-0 in the quarter-finals. The scores are as follows: Paul... Continue reading
Womens Team in the Semi Finals
England’s Womens team came through the quarter-finals today with a superb 3-1 win over Canada. None of this 45 minutes stuff for the women, it took... Continue reading
3-0 in 45 minutes!
The England men won with style against their Tanzanian counterparts, with all 3 players registering 3-0 score lines. Danny Reed bt. Leonard Liundi 2,5,1 Andrews... Continue reading
England bt. Wales 3-0
The latest scores from Jill Parker have just come through and it’s another win for England, this time against our neighbours Wales. England bt. Wales... Continue reading
Another 2 Wins
Another 2 wins for the women in Delhi, both by a very respectable 3-0. Their battle with Nigeria was a close fought affair with only... Continue reading
Women’s British League
Our New dedicated British League sites were developed in conjunction with Table Tennis 365 and give you a more in depth dedicated service than before,... Continue reading
Good Start in India
Despite a few communications issues, we have just heard form team captain Jill Parker that England have had a good start to their Commonwealth Games campaign, winning... Continue reading
Great Britain V Hungary
Great Britain Deaf Table Tennis Association hosted their first international table tennis matches against a Hungarian squad on Saturday the 19th September 2010 at Greenacres... Continue reading
Veterans British League
Our New dedicated British League sites were developed in conjunction with Table Tennis 365 and give you a more in depth dedicated service than before,... Continue reading
European Championships Round-up
The England team enjoyed one of their best European Championships for some time, improving on their performance earlier in the year at the World Championships... Continue reading
Coaching – Grip & Ready Position
Welcome the the first of our new monthly look at coaching. This aims to provide top tips and advice to help you play better and... Continue reading
2012 Looms Nearer
By Matthew Syed The Olympic Games in London loom ever nearer. Since the bid was won, time has flown by and now athletes around the... Continue reading
Baggaley’s New Club
Reigning triple English Table Tennis Champion Andrew Baggaley has signed a 1 year deal with Pro A French National League Club Nice CPC in the... Continue reading
Youth Olympics, Players Perspective
Prior to team departure on 9th August, team GB assembled for “Kitting Out” and dinner. We arrived in Singapore the evening of 10th August feeling... Continue reading
DHS Greenhouse Progress in Charge
The First weekend of the Womens British League is now complete DHS Greenhouse Progress stand proudly on top of the Premier Division, three points clear... Continue reading
DHS Greenhouse Progress lead the way
The First Weekend of the Womens British League is taking place this weekend in Barnsley DHS Greenhouse Progress, promoted from Division 1 last year showed... Continue reading
Intellectually Impaired at the Paralympics
Table tennis players with an Intellectual impairment will compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games it has been confirmed. Last November, the International Paralympic Committee... Continue reading
Morais double not enough for DHS Greenhouse
BATTS scored their second win of the day by defeating DHS Greenhouse Progress 5-3. They stormed into a 3-0 lead as Wang Zheng beat Daniel... Continue reading
Perry pushes Drinkhall all the way
The two favourites both won again in round three of the British League Premier Division but in the case of Barrow it wasn’t without a... Continue reading
Second 7-1 win for surprise package Fusion
Fusion could be the surprise package in this year’s British League Premier Division and although few people will give them a realistic chance tomorrow afternoon... Continue reading
Drinkhall / Knight double act floors Drumchapel Glasgow
Promoted Barrow have come out on top of the most eagerly anticipated British League match for many years. Played in front of a large audience... Continue reading
British League Round 1 – South & West
Division Two South & West With B&S Group withdrawing the teams and Organisers have been in contact and common sense has prevailed. It has been... Continue reading
British League Round 1 – South & Midlands
Division One South & Midlands OLOP Impact, runners-up last Season gave every indication that they will again be challenging for a Premier Division play-off place.... Continue reading
British League Round 1 – South
Division One South Urban Progress Iead the way by one point from DHS Greenhouse Progress II in what looks to be a two-horse race. Pavilion... Continue reading
British League Round 1 – North
Division One North Drumchapel Glasgow II, last year’s Champions have made a perfect start and may well be favourites to retain their title although there... Continue reading
British League 2010-11 Season Round 1
Every now and again a team has to throw an inexperienced player in at the deep end and sometimes it works with spectacular success. There... Continue reading
And the final curtain falls
Last game for the England Team at the European Table Tennis Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. 10am but still a good crowd to watch... Continue reading
Almost all gone in Ostrava
A very busy day at the European Table Tennis Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, all the individual events, doubles and singles had two rounds today.... Continue reading
Another good win for the Men against Greece
Another great team win for the Men against Greece today, another real team effort. The star Greek defender Panagiotis Gionis was too much for both... Continue reading
A great day for both teams in Ostrava
At the European Table Tennis Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, it was a superb day for both teams. The Womens team finished off their group... Continue reading
So close to a superb double for Liam
A very mixed day for the England Teams at the European Table Tennis Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. Only one win from 4... Continue reading
Good win for Paul in the loss to Sweden
It was always going to be tough going for the England Men playing in the Championship division against the best teams in Europe. The match... Continue reading
Ping! is a proven success
The table tennis craze that swept London this month attracted well over 30,000 people to play the game 124,000 times, new figures released today have... Continue reading
Spink & Bryant are first time Champions
Lauren Spink and Craig Bryant were crowned Bribar Medway Grand Prix Open Champions with both players winning their respective Open Singles titles at a Grand... Continue reading
Flanders Open
This weekend saw Matt Ware, Chris Doran and Damien Nicholls head out to Belgium for the Flanders Open international ranking tournament as part of their... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s UK School Games on TV
The Sainsbury’s UK School Games came to a close yesterday and ended what has been a marvellous three days of competition In the North East... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s UK School Games start with a Bang
The Gateshead International Stadium played host to a spectacular Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Sainsbury’s UK School Games which is being held in Gateshead, Newcastle... Continue reading
England Win In Italy
The England squad has just returned from a successful trip to Italy for a training camp and tournament at the personal invitation of the GSTT... Continue reading
Tin-Tin 4th at Euro Minis
Marcus Giles and Tin-Tin Ho have just returned from playing in a very strong Euro Mini Championship in Strasbourg. Tin-Tin Ho finished 4th in the... Continue reading
Medical & Consent Form
Coaches are required to ensure that all players complete the Medical Consent Form. The medical consent form covers the medical history of a player along... Continue reading
Ryan spoils Rum’s party
Ryan Jenkins the Welsh supremo and 2nd seed for the event was just unstoppable to thwart the history equalling challenge that Gavin Rumgay was aiming... Continue reading
Zak attack – and Spink in the pink!
Zak Zilesnick and Lauren Spink were simply the best by winning their respective band one events on the first day of a new Grand Prix... Continue reading
Harmony China Open
There were early baths for all but one as the English squad came up against a tough draw. Men: In the men’s singles, Andrew Baggaley... Continue reading
Approved Racket Coverings
Below is a link from the International Table Tennis Federation with a list of racket coverings that are approved for use in competition. See also... Continue reading
TTN, Silver & Gold Licences Are No More
Subsequent to discussions held at April National Council, it was agreed to discuss the reduction or removal of Table Tennis News at the July National... Continue reading
European Youth Champs Videos
There has been a whole host of videos put up on laola1.tv from the European Youth Championships in Istanbul, below are links to all of... Continue reading
A bronze in the Junior Boys Doubles
The Final Day of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships. The last hopes of Gold in the Junior Doubles faded as Liam Pitchford and... Continue reading
At least a Bronze in the Junior Doubles, Liam in the Semis
The English/Hungarian pair of Liam Pitchford partnered with Gergey Perei have reached the semi finals and will play Honor Szocs and his Danish partner Jonathan... Continue reading
Just One Singles and Two Doubles still standing
Day 8 of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships took all events forward to at least the last 16. There are just three left... Continue reading
Change4Life – YST Update
Change for Life Sports Club Update As you may be aware we have faced some challenges with meeting the timescales for the Change 4 Life... Continue reading
Mixed results in all events
Day 7 – As usual the first full day of Individual play at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships is a very busy day... Continue reading
Good Results in the Cadet Mixed Doubles
Day 6 of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships, a half day only with the first rounds of the Singles and the first two... Continue reading
Ping! launches at St Pancras, Thursday 22nd, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Ping! launches at St Pancras International Thursday 22nd July, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Ping! – the street ping-pong event – launches at St Pancras International on... Continue reading
Not a win to be seen on the last day
Day 5 of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships, the final day of team competition and a win could not be found anywhere. The... Continue reading
Tin-Tin comes through despite her Age
11 year old Tin-Tin Ho was the key to a 3-2 victory over Slovakia which guarantees 9-12 place for the Cadet Girls. Two superb victories... Continue reading
Junior Boys get a Medal in Istanbul
A tremendous team performance despite a good performance for Serbia from European No 7 Dragan Subotic, the Serb star beat both David McBeath and Liam... Continue reading
Tournament Organiser Forms
Notice & Application to run an Open Tournament Entry Form Checklist Misconduct Report Tournament Report Juniors Tournament Report Seniors Players Levy Remittance Form GP (ALL)... Continue reading
Junior Boys reach the Quarter-Finals
Evening of Day 3 of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships and three teams were competing in the 1-16 position first round. Hardest task without... Continue reading
3 from 4 is good going
Day 3 of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships and all four teams were competing early, two working to stay at level 1 and 2... Continue reading
Junior Boys on a Knife Edge
Day 2 of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships saw the completion of the first stage groups and the first second stage matches. The... Continue reading
Day 1 at the European Youth Championships
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality European Youth Championships commenced today. It was a busy day for all the teams with 2 matches to play. Like all... Continue reading
ETTA AGM
The ETTA Annual General Meeting took place on 10th July starting at 2.00pm at the Barceló Hotel, Sedgemoor Way, Daventry during one of the hottest... Continue reading
2010 Sainsbury’s UK School Games Teams Announced
60 of England’s most promising players have been selected to represent one of five English regional squads competing against teams from Scotland, Northern Ireland and... Continue reading
Ranking Explained
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Ranking Points Table
EXPECTED LOSSES UNEXPECTED LOSSES 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 0-24 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6... Continue reading
Four! – They are jolly good fellows
That’s massive” to quote from the maestro himself Gavin Rumgay, Scotland’s number 1 player (who pictured above) holds the Men’s Singles Grand Prix Champions trophy... Continue reading
Life’s a Pitch!
Life has its ups and downs as a player competing in tournaments, one time you’re a villain the next, a hero! This was clearly demonstrated... Continue reading
Silence is Golden
Fifteen year old England Cadet International Sam Walker played in deadly silence showing no vocal emotion throughout all his fourteen matches in the Men’s band... Continue reading
Results Archive
Historical results of English National Championships Each season 3 National Championships are held, Senior Nationals , Junior/Cadet Nationals, Under 11,12,13,14 National Championships Historical results of the British League... Continue reading
Boris Embraces Ping!
Boris Johnson joined traders and shoppers at Bermondsey Antiques Market on Friday morning when he challenged pupils from St James’s Primary School and the Greenhouse... Continue reading
Ping!
Join the Ping! Facebook page to get the latest updates and more… What is Ping? 24 July – 22 August 2010 This summer, 100 ping-pong... Continue reading
Cadet 6 Nations, France
The English cadet girls of Jessica Dawson, Tressa Armitage, Vicky Smith and Tin-Tin Ho achieved a bronze medal at the Cadet 6 Nations in France.... Continue reading
England 1 – Germany 3
Is this the result of next Sunday’s possible last sixteen World Cup football match in South Africa against the old enemy Germany, without enduring the... Continue reading
Information
For further information on talent identification and current ETTA performance models the following documents are available for download: The ETTA talent performance model can be... Continue reading
Vetting & Barring Scheme Update
The ETTA has just received the following statement about the Vetting and Barring Scheme: The government today announced the suspension of the introduction of the... Continue reading
Blades and Rubbers
Blades and Rubbers There are a large number of companies offering a larger choice of equipment than ever before, making purchases very confusing. Equipment with... Continue reading
Types of Table
Tables, Nets & Surrounds Free Standing – Two separate halves, each half supported on four legs. To avoid damage the two halves should be stored... Continue reading
Background of Outdoor Table Tennis
Thank you for visiting the Table Tennis England website. Connect with us, friends and other players on our social media sites, share stories and photos.... Continue reading
English Open named best of the season by ITTF
The UK’s first Pro Tour table tennis event for over 10 years, the English Open, which was supported by UK Sport’s National Lottery funded World... Continue reading
Child Protection Explained
The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA), as a provider of services and activities for children and young people aged under 18 years, takes its duty... Continue reading
Volunteering Explained
Table Tennis is enjoyed by thousands of people across the country, through playing and supporting it. However, the sport would not be able to keep... Continue reading
Child Protection Policy & Guidelines
Working with young people is key for the expansion of table tennis and with our many programmes the ETTA try to give the opportunities for... Continue reading
Codes of Conduct
View the ETTA’s Codes of Conduct through the links below: Players code of conduct Coaches code of conduct Guidance for Parents Responsible Adults code of... Continue reading
Clubmark
ABOUT CLUBMARK Clubmark is the only national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. It is built around a set of... Continue reading
Photography Guidance
Photography And Use Of Cameras/Videos Including Mobile Phones Guidelines The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for... Continue reading
School Club Links Overview
The main aim of the Club Links programme is to create and develop links between schools and sports clubs to increase the number of children... Continue reading
Young People Competition Framework
Competition Managers and the National Competition Framework Launched in September 2005, the National Competition Framework for young people sets out the following vision: 1. A world-class... Continue reading
Hosting an Outdoor Table
go here for ideas on provision of bats and balls Click here for an equipment loan sheet template Click and use this poster to promote your... Continue reading
Gold Challenge – Information for Clubs
GOLD CHALLENGE INFORMATION FOR CLUBS The Gold Challenge expects more than 100,000 participants to take part, raising over £20 million for charity and driving demand... Continue reading
National Council Explained
Each County elects a representative to serve on the National Council of the Table Tennis England and attend meeting four times a year.The Councillors receive... Continue reading
Reporting Concerns
Even for those experienced in working with child abuse, it is not always easy to recognise a situation where abuse may occur or has already... Continue reading
Who is your National Councillor?
Election of National Councillors and Deputy National Councillors for adminstrative year 2015/16 County National Councillor Deputy National Councillor Avon DL Hockney Bedfordshire Mrs VJ Murdoch... Continue reading
FAQs
Please select from the list below . What is ‘Change4Life Sports Club’ (C4LSC)?How does C4LSC work?How do I/does my School/College get involved in the C4LSC... Continue reading
Dates for National Council
The next National Council meetings will be on: 7th November 2015 30th January 2016 23rd April 2016 2nd July 2016 The next Annual General Meeting... Continue reading
Transporting Young People Guidelines
The ETTA operate an extensive competition programme within England in addition to organising training camps and travel abroad for the elite players, and want these... Continue reading
For Welfare Officers
Club/League Welfare Officer – Roles and Responsibilities . Role: To implement Table Tennis England policies relating to Child Protection and Equality Status: Volunteer Appointed by: Club/League... Continue reading
2010 British League Conference
A well attended 2010 British League Conference held at the Quality Hotel, Birmingham, on Saturday 05 June 2010 saw a solution put in place that... Continue reading
For Clubs
ETTA Aware Club Checklist Does your club have the following? 1. A child protection policy? 2. A procedure for what to do if there are... Continue reading
Results & Tables
2015-16 Season (last updated 08/02/16) Results Tables Please note that match results and tables are subject to further clarification of the eligibility status of some... Continue reading
Certificate in Internal Verification Practice in Sport (CIVPS)
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Internal Verification Practice in Sport (CIVPS) The CIVPS is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with... Continue reading
Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport (IAPS)
1st4sport Level 3 Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport (IAPS) The IAPS is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with sports... Continue reading
Certificate in Tutoring Sport (CTS)
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Tutoring Sport (CTS) The CTS is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with sports coach UK.... Continue reading
Number 1 seeds rule in Doncaster
The first day of the Under 11/12/13/14 National Championships in Doncaster went very much to the seedings in the Under 14 and Under 13 events.... Continue reading
Younger Players Shine in Doncaster
Today at the Under 11/121/13/14 National Championships in Doncaster it was the turn of the younger players to show their skills. In the Under 12... Continue reading
Leadership
These courses are delivered on request from organisations such as schools, local authorities, County Sports Partnerships, clubs etc. The purpose is to provide employees, teachers,... Continue reading
Equipment Suppliers
TABLE TENNIS MAIL ORDER EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS The following is a list of known, specialist mail order table tennis suppliers. This supplier list simply catalogues suppliers... Continue reading
Approved Laws of table tennis
Approved Laws of Table Tennis 2015-16 The laws of table tennis are subject to review annually but will be updated and available to download. UKCC candidates... Continue reading
Terminology
The following terminology has been agreed by coaches and coaching staff at the ETTA to cover the skills of the game: SERVICE Pendulum Service –... Continue reading
Bates is Poles Apart
Emily Bates who is still a cadet played exceptionally well taking several good scalps to win the Junior Girls consolation event in the ITTF Global... Continue reading
Table Tennis for Women & Girls
The ETTA has been pro-active over many years in developing strategies to encourage more women and girls to not only take up our sport but... Continue reading
Working with Ethinic Minority Groups
The ETTA is working towards making table tennis open and accessible to all. Currently there are national programmes in place and being developed to encourage... Continue reading
England Women lose to Italy
After yesterdays superb win over Austria at the Leibherr 2010 World Team Championships in Moscow the Womens team started again against Italy early this morning.... Continue reading
Tremendous First Win for Women
Playing in the Championships Division at the Liebherr 2010 Table Tennis Championships for the first time in many many years, the England Womens Team started... Continue reading
A good start for the Men
The opening match this morning for the Mens Team was against Luxembourg in the Liebherr 2010 World Table Tennis Championships, Moscow. Everything started fine as... Continue reading
Gavin and Jo – Top the Show
Gavin Rumgay and Jo Parker were just sensational Wolverhampton wonders in winning the Men’s and Women’s Open events on day 2 of the Tees Sport... Continue reading
Hungary For Success at Wolverhampton
Hungarian players Norbert Tofalvi and Zsuzsanna Vegh won the top band 1 Men’s and Women’s events between them, stealing the show on day one of... Continue reading
ITTF Dummy points – January 2016
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British League Rd 5
Inspired Barrow Fastbats are the 2010 British League Play-Off Champions Both Barrow and Fusion won their last round of matches but although Fusion turned in... Continue reading
British League Play-Offs Rd4
Fusion and Barrow are both promoted Fusion and Barrow Fastbats will be playing in the British League Premier Division next Season. Both teams were given... Continue reading
British League Play-Offs Rd2
Fusion score important win over Pavilion Brighton It may well have been the match that decides the destination of the British League play-offs, and Fusion will... Continue reading
British League Play-Offs Rd1
Pavilion and Fusion are the early leaders Pavilion Brighton I and Fusion I are the early leaders in the British League Premier Division Play-Offs which... Continue reading
British League Play-Offs
As the season comes to an end, Steve Kerns brings you all the latest from the British league play -offs, with the round by round... Continue reading
Cadet Masters 2010
As with the Junior Masters two weeks ago, the top seed in the boys and the girls triumphed in the sternest test that there is... Continue reading
Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships
Records tumbled at the Butterfly Schools’ Individual Championships in this year’s National Finals held at The Dome, Doncaster on Saturday, 24th April 2010.
Doran – Standing As Tall As Blackpool Tower
Chris Doran was on top of the world after his incredible Men’s Open title victory at the Tees Sport Blackpool Grand Prix on Sunday the... Continue reading
England’s Young Guns in Luxembourg
England sent out eleven young players to compete in the Luxembourg Senior Open that was held over the four days from Wednesday 14th to Saturday... Continue reading
Jersey Royal Performances from Damien & Alice.
Damien Nicholls and Alice Loveridge were simply the best at the 4th Nat West Jersey Satellite Open, part of the Grand Prix series of events... Continue reading
Structure of Table Tennis England
Table Tennis England, the trading name of the English Table Tennis Association, is the governing body of table tennis in England, responsible for representing, coordinating,... Continue reading
History of Table Tennis
Table Tennis, although it is not clear, probably evolved in England descending, along with tennis and badminton, from the ancient medieval game of tennis. During... Continue reading
Sanctions against Persistent Misbehaviour
Sanctions against Persistent Misbehaviour for 2012/13 On the 1st August the ETTA Ltd introduced a new sanction scheme to control player misbehaviour. Every player will... Continue reading
Archived Ranking Lists
Archived Rankings 2014-15 August July June May April March February January December November October September Supplementary List 2013-14 July June May April March February January... Continue reading
Drumchapel Glasgow retain their 100 % record
Drumchapel Glasgow I recorded their fourteenth win of the Season, beating BATTS Team Peniel 5-3, and they allowed themselves the luxury of fielding a second... Continue reading
Become a Coach/Umpire
Further information on becoming a: Table Tennis England Qualified Coach Table Tennis England Qualified Umpire
Great win for Tong – Young loses his unbeaten record
The Champions Drumchapel Glasgow I retained their 100 % record, but it was a close run thing. DHS Greenhouse Progress were clearly up for this... Continue reading
Colum Slevin makes welcome return
Round 12 of the British League Premier Division saw one of DHS Greenhouse Progress’s best ever players make a welcome reappearance. Step into the arena... Continue reading
Baggaley Claims Third Senior Title
Play began pretty evenly until Pitchford gifts Baggaley a host of points, allowing him to take the first end 11-5. Baggaley returns the favour in... Continue reading
Parker crowned champion for the second year
Back up to full fitness and training as well as she ever has, Kelly Sibley still faces a big task to reclaim her title, having... Continue reading
Disabled Finals
Disabled Standing Final Paralympics hopefuls Will Bayley and Kim Daybell fought for the disabled standing title, with both of these highly ranked individuals using their... Continue reading
Men’s Doubles Finals
Having knocked him out of the singles, Liam Pitchford needs to try it all again when teamed with Gavin Evans he faces Drinkhall and knight... Continue reading
Women’s Doubles Final
Parker/Sibley v Le Fevre/Vickers Returning to the final after missing last years due to Kelly Sibley’s injury, the top two England players, with a wealth... Continue reading
Men’s Semi-Finals
Formbook says it should be a Paul Drinkhall, Andrew Baggaley final, but the way Gavin Evans and Liam Pitchford are playing, I wouldn’t be confident... Continue reading
Men’s Doubles Semi-Finals
There was a wealth of talent in the semi’s, the usual suspects of Drinkhall/Knight were there, going up against Doran and Ware who have both... Continue reading
Women’s Doubles Semi-Finals
Semi-Finals Last years winners Mary Fuller and Emily Bates, who claimed the accolade of the youngest ever Women’s Doubles National Champions were deposed by the... Continue reading
Women’s Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals saw the departure of Hannah Hicks, Jessica Dawson and Lindsey Reynolds in straight sets all being dispatched 4-0, although the Hicks/Vickers match was... Continue reading
Men’s Quarter-Finals
Liam Pitchford who has been consistently at the top of his game this year, including claiming some impressive international scalps has caused another upset, this... Continue reading
Day 2 Afternoon Summary
Mixed Doubles The first semi-final went to the defending champions Drinkhall/Parker to set up a repeat of the usual mixed doubles finals against Kelly Sibley... Continue reading
Women’s Doubles
Tomorrows quarter-finalists all finished of their day with impressive performances, with only Le Fevre/Vickers dropping a set. Parker/Sibley, 3-0 Fuller/Bates, 3-0 Hicks/Reynolds, 3-0 Le Fevre/... Continue reading
Ware Beats Knight
Men’s Singles As a tense Geoff Ware paced the balconies, Matt Ware was going hammer and nail with Darius Knight down on the court, in... Continue reading
Women’s Singles, Rd1 & 2
Rd1 Play was brief in round 1 with only three games, before the main competition started in round 2. Winners: Mary Fuller, 3-1 Abbie Milwain,... Continue reading
Men’s Singles
Preliminary Round Zak Zilesnick, 3-1 Ashley Willets, 3-0 Will Maybanks, 3-0 Daniel Lowe, 3-1 Ben Barlow, 3-1 Matthew Dodds, 3-2 Sean Cullen, 3-1 Matt Kenny,... Continue reading
Women’s Doubles Rd1 & 2
Rd 1 There were only three matches played in round 1, Whyte/Dawson, May/Smith and Layfield/Langford, all progressing through as a result of 3-0 wins to... Continue reading
Men’s Doubles Round 1 & 2
There were no real upsets in the first two rounds of the men’s doubles, with all the top seeds getting ever closer to the silverware.... Continue reading
Day 2 Morning Round Up
The beginning of Day 2 see’s the groups stages being played out in both the men’s and women’s singles as well as the majority of... Continue reading
Mixed Doubles
The action in the mixed doubles has been fast and furious, with the favourites of Drinkhall/Parker and Knight/Sibley still in the fight, being joined by... Continue reading
Friday Summary
Day 1 was a day of title retention, early exits and bat failures. Titles were retained in the U21’s by both Paul Drinkhall and Emma... Continue reading
Veteran Men
Rd 1 winners Trumpauskas BYE Trott 3-0 Papantoniou 3-1 Williams BYE Dennison BYE Bartram 3-1 Wignall 3-1 Taylor 3-1 Quarter-finals There were a brace of... Continue reading
U21’s Finals
Men’s U21 Final Drinkhall v Evans Drinkhall often falters in the first, but not this time round, an astonishing 11-0 win over an inform Evans.... Continue reading
Veterans Women’s
Groups There were increased numbers over last year, with six turning out for the title chase, Sanja Clements, last years women’s doubles runner up topped... Continue reading
U21 Women’s Rd1- Semi’s
U21 Women’s Rd1 As in the mens’, rd1 contained lots of Byes, with Lucy Davidson and Yolanda King taking the sole wins of the round.... Continue reading
U21 Women’s Groups
Lucy Davidson and Yolanda King caused the only upsets, with the number 3 Davidson in group 7 taking the win, although all three of them... Continue reading
U21 Men’s Semi-Finals
Matt Ware v Paul Drinkhall As ever the volume has picked up when Ware came to the court! Good start for Ware going 5-1 up... Continue reading
U21 Men’s Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals sees the big names starting to drop out, with Liam Pitchford going out at the hands of reigning champion Paul Drinkhall, Chris Doran... Continue reading
U21 Men’s Rd 1 & 2
With lots of BYE’s, it is round two where everyone has to fight for their place, there were how ever good wins for Maynard, Maybanks,... Continue reading
Veteran Mens Group Summary
Group Winners 5 upsets in the veteran mens groups, Lindsay Taylor, John Dennison, Mark Donoghue, Andy Wignall and Chris Clinton all toppled higher seeds to... Continue reading
Men’s U21’s Group Summary
Dominant form was shown by almost all the group winners, with 3-0 being the score line of choice. Group 15 was the only one that... Continue reading
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Bribar Salisbury Grand Prix
Following his disappointment at the previous Grand Prix held in London, where he went out in the quarters, this time Gavin Rumgay made no mistake... Continue reading
BATTS Super League Results
Second seed Po Huang Chen walked off with the first prize of £150.00 at the BATTS Super League, which was held on Friday 27 November... Continue reading
British League Round 3
The single day’s play that constitutes the third round of British League non-Premier Division action has seen the number of sides with perfect records reduced... Continue reading
National Council Summary: January 2010
NATIONAL COUNCIL SUMMARY: 16.01.10 I am pleased to provide a summary of the main points discussed at last Saturday’s National Council Meeting and hope that... Continue reading
Bribar London Open
The 6’ 6” tall Chris Doran was masterminding a plot to remove all the higher seeds on his way to the Men’s Open title. One... Continue reading
Bristol UWE Bribar Grand Prix
Po Huang “Barry” Chen of Chinese Taipei and Naomi Owen of Wales, both the top seeded players in their respective Men’s and Women’s Open events,... Continue reading
Ma Long wins English Open at first attempt
Top seed, 20 year-old Ma Long from Lioning, the current World no. two won his sixteenth ITTF Pro Tour title with a surprisingly straight-forward victory... Continue reading
Guo Yan captures her fifth Pro Tour Singles Crown
25 year Guo Yan, the World no.five, from Beijing, and a member of the Chinese National team since she was 14 years of age is the... Continue reading
Doubles titles for Korea and China
Korea’s defensive aces – 32 year-old Kim Kyung Ah and 27 year-old Park Mi Young won their sixth Ladies Doubles Pro Tour title beating China’s... Continue reading
Ma Long to face Ma Lin
Chinese Superstars Ma Long and Ma Lin will contest the Mens Singles Final in the 2009 English Open. Top seed Ma Long always looked the... Continue reading
Chinese Stars progress to the final
18 year-old Chinese sensation Liu Shiwen, a member of the Chinese National team since 2004 had to show all of her battling qualities to get... Continue reading
Sensational win for Seiya Kishikawa
Seiya Kishikawa again defied the World Ranking List as well as a fight-back from second seed Timo Boll (Germany). The World ranked no. 58 sensationally... Continue reading
Korean Master class in the art of defence
The top four seeded players booked their Semi-Final places in the Ladies Singles. The match between Korean defender supreme – Kim Kyung Ah and the... Continue reading
English interest is over
English interest in the English Open is over. Paul Drinkhall, England’s sole survivor missed out against Seo Hyun Deok (Korea) 9-11, 12-14, 11-8, 12-14, 5-11... Continue reading
Kishikawa beats World no. nine
Seiya Kishikawa, a 22 year-old from Fukuoka, Japan who plays for the famous Borussia Dusseldorf Club in the German Bundersleague produced the big shock in... Continue reading
No upsets in Ladies last sixteen
All eight last 16 clashes in the Ladies Singles went with the ITTF Rankings although not without producing some spectacular and at times truly outstanding... Continue reading
Drinkhall master class
Top seeded Paul Drinkhall made his way safely into the last eight of the Under 21 Boys Singles at the English Open. His opponent at the last 16 stage - Tomas Tregler (Cze) is the “real deal” – a classy all-action top-spinner with some excellent flicks especially on the forehand.
Day 3 England Summary
As play intensified, the world’s top players demonstrated just why they are so highly ranked, the England players fought well, but it was only Paul... Continue reading
Drinkhall meets his match
Paul Drankhall met his match in round two of the Mens Singles when he was beaten by the consistent and silky-smooth Chen Qi (China), the... Continue reading
Drinkhall goes through all guns blazing
19 year-old Paul Drinkhall carried England’s hopes safely into the last 32 of the Mens Singles with an impressive 4-0 win over World no. 83... Continue reading
Darius and Paul win last gasp thriller
Paul Drinkhall and Darius Knight advanced to the Quarter-Finals of the Mens Doubles with a superb last-gasp win over Gionis Panagiosis (ranked no. 42) and Konstantinos Papageorgiou (160) (Greece) a pairing with vastly superior Singles ratings to the English National Champions.
Parker and Sibley so close to victory
There was glory in defeat for England’s top lady pairing – Kelly Sibley and Jo Parker who exited the Ladies Doubles, but, only after seven games of fluctuating and at times action-packed table tennis.
Day 2 England Summary
There was less England presence on court during day 2, with most of England’s qualifying matches having taken place on during the first day of play
Battling defeats for Baggaley and Rumgay
Thursday afternoon saw the pace heat up considerably as the Mens and Ladies Singles reached the Final Qualification rounds.
Mixed Results For England
There were mixed results for the English players on Thursday morning although Liam Pitchford again despatched a higher-rated opponent
Superb wins for Hannah and Chloe
Day two of the English Open saw England no. four Hannah Hicks (World ranked no. 598) secure a superb winner over Neha Aggarwal (India) (no.... Continue reading
Day 1 England Summary
Being such a young squad, England were always going to have a tough time against the wealth of experience of the world’s best players. The players fought well and managed 14 wins on the first day, taking some unsuspecting highly ranked scalps on the way, with the sand out performance being Liam Pitchfords defeat off world number 89 Liu Song from Argentina.
Emma involved in two great battles
England no. nine lady Emma Vickers (Derbyshire) was the big English winner in the first round of Qualifying action in the Under 21 Ladies Singles Groups on the first day of the English Open. Globally ranked no. 820 Emma excelled and she beat World no. 582 – Divya Deshpande (India), fighting back strongly after losing the first game to win 8-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-7.
Win of the Season
16 Year-old Liam Pitchford brought the 65th English Open to life and it is doubtful if any player will surpass his victory in this year’s event.
Newcastle Tees Sport Grand Prix
There were upsets galore in the Men’s Open, where the atmosphere was electric with a whole packet of top seeds falling by the wayside. Firstly... Continue reading
National Council Summary: October 2009
NATIONAL COUNCIL SUMMARY: 20.10.09 One minute silence was held in memory of Daisy Leach, wife of ETTA President, Johnny Leach MBE. 1. A Copy of... Continue reading
Senior British League, 1st Weekend
Woodfield III Win All 32 Games 12 teams achieved 100% records in the first round of the Senior British League matches – Drumchapel Glasgow II... Continue reading
The Grantham Academy Roadshow
The start of the eagerly awaited Southern series of Bribar supported Grand Prix events got under way on Saturday 12th September at the eighteen table... Continue reading
City Of Liverpool Grand Prix
The 80th anniversary City of Liverpool Grand Prix, supported by Tees Sport, again enjoyed a large enthusiastic entry, thereby maintaining its reputation as an ideal tournament to... Continue reading
National Council Summary: July 2009
NATIONAL COUNCIL SUMMARY: 28.07.09 1. One minute silence was held in memory of Bill Goldfinch (Vice-President). 2. New National Councillor for Isle of Wight County... Continue reading
National Council Summary: April 2009
NATIONAL COUNCIL SUMMARY: 18.04.09 1. One minute silence was held in memory of Harold Albery (Vice-President), Peter Hancock (Vice President), Tony Pacitto (Coach) and David... Continue reading
National Council Summary: January 2009
NATIONAL COUNCIL SUMMARY: 17.01.09 1. Congratulations were expressed to Mrs Karen Tonge, Regional Committee Chairman (North West), on the MBE awarded to her in the New... Continue reading