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.