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What the post-lockdown changes mean for table tennis

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

December 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

New Linq will help you set up a match!

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

December 3, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Mentors will be guiding lights for coaches

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

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

Obituary: Eric Todd, BATTS founder

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

November 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Sign up for the return of TT Kidz!

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

November 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

I know what I need to work on, says Pitchford

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

November 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Funding to help clubs, leagues and counties

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

November 27, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
National

TT Kidz goes Live in schools!

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

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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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

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

Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals cancelled

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

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Students rise to the challenge to boost mental health

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

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford knocked out of WTT Macao

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

November 26, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford takes to WTT in style with opening victory

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

November 25, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Our new partnership is a great Fit for Licensed Coaches!

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

November 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford excited by new WTT era

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

November 24, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Ron Bayliss, Draycott & Long Eaton TTC founder

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

November 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

England’s Felix cooks up a culinary fundraiser

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

November 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

YST targets Big help for teachers

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

November 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Not good enough, admits honest Pitchford

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

November 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

MAG reaching out to clubs

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

November 20, 2020 | Paul Stimpson