Table Tennis Ireland are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jim Walker.
Jim Walker was an excellent umpire and helped run many clubs in Ulster and ITTA over the years. A big supporter of Table Tennis In Ireland.
We would like to extend our condolences to Jim’s extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
The Junior Classification is taking place this Saturday the 24th of September in the DCU Sports Arena.
Please see below the draws for the Round 1 events. DCU will open at 8am, with check-in from 8.30am and play starts 9am sharp!
Draws Available to download here: https://tabletennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Round-1-Draw-for-Junior-Classification-REVISED-220922.pdf
Playing Schedule:
Live Streaming
Make sure to check out our YouTube channel for some live streams that will be taking place throughout the weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbdL2IO82NUK4hG_muZRzA
Anti-doping Update:
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2022 List of Prohibitive Substances has been updated since the 1st of January 2022. Sport Ireland launched the Anti-Doping Digital Wallet Card for 2022 earlier this year. It is essential that all players and support personnel whether coaches, physicians, or doctors attached to clubs or teams, consult this educational card, as well as the closely related Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes.
Anti-Doping: https://tabletennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sport_Irl_Digital_Wallet_Card_2022-1.pdf
Enjoy the event and we would like to wish to wish all the players, coaches, officials and volunteers the very best of luck at the weekend!
Table Tennis Ireland were delighted to be involved at the SARI (Sport Against Racism Ireland) SportsFest in the Garda Sports Grounds, Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday the 10th of September!
The SARI SportsFest aim is to bring as many people as possible living in Direct Provision Centres and refugee communities in Ireland to participate. This year more than 430 guests originally from South Sudan, Congo, Afghanistan, Syria, Burma/Myanmar, Nigeria, Iran, Zimbabwe, Albania, Pakistan and other countries participated.
Tara Fusco ran the table tennis event for the day, which was very enjoyable with lots of engagement. Many young boys and girls picked up a bat and gave table tennis a go, lots of fun was had by all. Thank you to Tara for running a great event at the SportsFest.
The 2022 Irish Junior Classification Tournament will take place on the 24th and 25th of September at DCU.
Entries are now open through our JustGo system (see link below) and will close Thursday 15th of September 2022 @ 23:59.
All players and coaches are advised to read the entry form for full details on the events taking place and the tournament regulations.
Entry Link: https://tti.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=AE5B08D8F10EF7FF915875320484FF0F34C1B1A7
Entry form and further details, downloadable here: https://tabletennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Irish-Junior-Classification-2022-Entry-Form-1.pdf
Any queries should be sent to [email protected]
Ballymena Adult & Junior Challenger Tournament is taking place on Sat. 17th September 2022, at Ballymena Academy, 89 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1AJ.
This fun challenger start with an Open round-robin at 10am to put players into their appropriate divisions.
This is followed by Divisional round-robins each concluding with Knock Out format to establish Divisional winners/runners-up in both Adult and Junior Challenger events.
Closing Date for Entries: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Entries can be e-mailed to [email protected] or posted to Norman McBride, 91 Moorfields Road, Ballymarlagh, Ballymena BT42 3BU.
Application form Downloadable Below:
The Senior Classification is taking place this weekend in the National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown on Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th of August.
Please see attached the draws for Saturday. NIA open at 8am, check-in at 8.30am and play starts 9am sharp.
There is no Women’s Qualifying event on Saturday, the women’s full event will take place on Sunday. Sunday’s groups will not be completed until after the qualifying event on Saturday.
Please keep an eye out on our website and social medias for updates on the draws.
Men’s Qualifiers: https://tabletennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Irish-Senior-Classification-2022-Mens-Qual-1st-Rd-9-Groups.pdf
Women’s Groups:
https://tabletennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Womens-Draws.jpg
Mens Group A:
Men’s Group B:
Entry from 8am on Saturday and 9am Sunday.
Saturday 27th:
Sunday 28th
Live Streaming
Make sure to check out our YouTube channel for some live streams that will be taking place throughout the weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbdL2IO82NUK4hG_muZRzA
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available at the National Indoor Arena, which is in front of the main building, which is signposted clearly. Please do not park in the loading bay that is directly outside of the entrance of the facilities.
Catering
The cafe in the National Indoor Arena will be open at the weekend. Refreshments available include: tea, Coffee, Water, Soft Drinks, Toasties, Fruit, Snacks and lots more. We have been advised that hot drinks are not permitted in the hall, please respect the rules of the facility.
Anti-doping Update:
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2022 List of Prohibitive Substances has been updated since the 1st of January 2022. Sport Ireland launched the Anti-Doping Digital Wallet Card for 2022 (attached). It is essential that all players and support personnel whether coaches, physicians, or doctors attached to clubs or teams, consult this educational card, as well as the closely related Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes.
Enjoy the event and we would like to wish to wish all the players, coaches, officials and volunteers the very best of luck at the weekend!
Wishing everyone the very best in the new upcoming season.
Table Tennis Ireland Players Alex Healy and Megan O’Brien along with Coach Philip Shaw represented Cork & Ireland at the International Youth Games in Coventry from the 11th to the 16th of August.
Megan O’Brien won a bronze medal in the Girls Plate Competition – the only medal placing for the Cork team in the entire competition. What a wonderful achievement, well done Megan.
Alex Healy reached the quarter finals in the Boys Competition, lots of great performances in a tough competition. Very well done Alex!
Both Alex and Megan were great ambassadors for themselves and table tennis in Cork and Ireland. A big Congratulations to Alex, Megan and Coach Philip on a great tournament. A great experience to compete in this fantastic tournament.
Table Tennis Ireland is the National Governing Body for Table Tennis within the 4 individual provinces of Ireland, and we’re responsible for developing and growing the sport. We represent the interests of our members by promoting, co-ordinating, administering, operating and marketing our sport.
We wish to recruit a Participation and Inclusion Officer who will be responsible to grow participation in the sport across all age groups and both able bodied and disabled players in Ulster. This will be a full-time (37.5hrs per week, which may involve some evening and weekend work) fixed term contract to 30th of June 2025 (may be subject to extension). The salary for the role is £20,000 per annum and will be based in Lisburn. There will be a requirement for some travel in Ulster with this role. Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory vetting checks and completion of safeguarding training. Further details on the key responsibilities of the role are contained in the job description (attached). Please note that this job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.
Job Description Available HERE: https://tabletennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TTU-Participation-and-Inclusion-Officer-Job-description-220726.pdf
To apply for the role, please send the following to [email protected] with the subject line “Participation and Inclusion Officer”:
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday 4th of September 2022.
As the season is approaching, you may be interested in some upskilling to aid with the new season. As part of the European Week of Sport, Sport Ireland Coaching in partnership with the LSP Network and the Sport Ireland Participation Unit is holding a series of ICOACHKIDS Regional Coaching Conferences for coaches of children and teenagers. We would encourage Table Tennis Ireland Coaches to attend one of the conferences if it is possible to do so.
If we are going to attract children and teenagers and keep them engaged in sport and physical activity (PA), we need to consider how sport and PA is perceived, how it is delivered and what we value. ICOACHKIDS believe in this, and will be the theme of discussion of the various coaching conferences.
Four (4) ICOACHKIDS Regional Coaching Conferences will be taking place in the following locations in conjunction with LSPs in their region, between 1-4 September 2022:
Please consider attending the conference closest to where you live. You can learn more about ICOACHKIDS Regional Coaching Conferences and how to register at the following link.
https://www.sportireland.ie/icoachkids-regional-coaching-conferences
Please note that places are limited in each venue, so register early. The cost of registration is €10.
We hope you can attend one of the ICOACHKIDS Regional Coaching Conferences, if there is one close to you.
Ireland’s National Para Table Tennis squad travelled to Lisburn Racquets on Sunday 7 August 2022 for a full day of training under the watchful eye of coach Sam Logue. Some of the Ulster Junior squad attended to act as sparring partners. Squad training gives players the motivation to improve their game and to succeed. Today, was no exception as players put in 110% effort. Some of these players are at the start of their careers but recent coverage of table tennis in Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 has given each of them goals to strive for. Table tennis is one of the most adaptable and inclusive sports there is for people with all kinds of disabilities. Whether you want to play for fun or competitively, opportunities exist. For more information contact [email protected].
