We are delighted to announce the following players have been selected to represent Ireland at the Primary school international in Jersey. They will be accompanied by their coaches Conn Higgins and Alan Hurley.
U19 Boys Team:
Adam Faulkner and Tom Irwin
U15A team:
Vincent Ni and Peadar Sheridan
U15B team:
Aaditya Singh, Christopher Allsop and Toby Caldwell
We are currently looking for expressions of interest to become a Coach developer for Table Tennis Ireland!
Coach developers will be responsible for delivering Table Tennis Coaching Courses and developing new potential TT coaches!
Sport Ireland coaching are holding a Certificate in Sports Coach Development beginning in August 2024. The programme is recognised by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and is included on the National Framework of Qualifications as a Level 7 Special Purpose Award in Sports Coach Development.
The Program involves 10 contact days spread over 6 months, work experience through TTI and some activities to complete between contact periods. This program typically takes 12-18 months to complete.
The course will take place in Dublin/Limerick and will be a mix of online and in person sessions.
Candidates must attend all dates,
22 August 2024 (online session)
7/8 September 2024
5/6 October 2024
2/3 November 2024
30 Nov/1 December 2024
11/12 January 2025
Entry Requirements
Applicants should
More Information on the Certificate in Sports Coach development can be found here: Certificate in Sports Coach Development | Sport Ireland
If you would like to register your interest in completing this award please fill out the interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/dTDMm6BHxT
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Team Ireland travelled to Jersey to compete in the Primary School International were they played England, Scotland, Wales, Jersey and Guernsey.
The first event was the team event. The boys team of Adam Hedderly, Andrew Low, Karsten Close and Peter Cao, finished 3rd on a countback and therefore won a silver medal. They drew 5-5 with Scotland but lost out on a set different. They lost to England but beat Wales, Jersey and Guernsey.
On the singles day Adam Hedderly won sliver in the boys consolation.
The girls team of Polly Smith, Jane Wilson, Samantha Pusinskaite and Thea Cummins (Guernsey) put in tremendous effort throughout the whole weekend.
On Saturday the girls put in a great performance to take a 6-4 win against Guernsey which helped lift team spirits. The girls team ended up 5th in the team event and gained some major experience at such a high level competition.
Sunday saw Polly progress into the main draw of the singles after finishing second in her group with Samantha and Jane progressing into the consolation.
Polly made it to the quarter finals before losing out to Ella Devlin from Jersey.
Jane progressed into the quarter finals of the consolation losing out to Millie Stakim from Scotland.
A massive well done to all from the team for their tremendous effort throughout the whole weekend.
Special mention to coaches Claire Nelson and Sam Logue for travelling and coaching the teams. Also special mention to Irish empires Jay McAlister and Brenda Burns for travelling with the team.
Team Ireland brought home a medal haul of 1 gold , 3 silver and 2 bronze at the prestigious Oster Cup in Flensburg, Northern Germany.
Pride of place goes to the girls team of Grace Looney , Anjali Singh and Niamh Mason who retained the team title from last year.
Coach Erin Thompson was very pleased that the girls showed incredible skill and superb composure in a very competitive environment
Grace also won silver in the singles , losing out narrowly to Tilde Odlund (Lyckeby Ttc ,Sweden).
Meanwhile the junior boys A and B Teams were battling hard in a highly competitive event. The A team of Adam Faulkner, Ben Watson and Tom Irwin won their group to advance to the top 6, where they finished third to take the bronze medal. The B team of Aedan McGivern ,Vincent Ní and Bruce Tan were just pipped for the second spot in their group.
Adam Faulkner played admirably in the singles event and clinched the silver medal losing to Kevin Brunsel (Angby Ttc Sweden).
Coach Sam Logue was impressed by some stellar performances from the six man squad.
The cadet boys team of Clifford Tan, Toby Caldwell and Christopher Allsop were competing in their first major event.
They finished second in their six team group , defeated Roskilde(Denmark) in the quarter final and claimed fourth place and a bronze medal.
Vincent Ní had a fantastic run in the cadet singles event losing to Angbys Ingestrom in a pulsating contest.
Coach Conn Higgins was incredibly proud of the gutsy performances shown by the young boys and the wonderful team spirit shown by all 12 players
He also thanked his fellow coaches ,Sam and Erin for their incredible shift in coaching close to 300 games over the three day tournament
The 2024 Irish National Junior and Senior Closed Championships is taking place this weekend at Kingfisher Club, NUI Galway Sports Centre, University Rd Galway, Galway
Revised Playing Schedule – Saturday 23rd March
Revised Playing Schedule – Sunday 24th March:
(Times maybe subject to change, keep an eye out on TTI Social Media platforms)
CHECK IN at least 30 minutes before scheduled start of your first event.
Please see below the draws for the events. Check-in from 8.30am and play starts 9am sharp Saturday and Sunday!
Draw below
Table Tennis Ireland has embarked on the development of a strategy focused on recruiting and
retaining volunteers in the sport. This initiative aims to support our commitment to the community
around this wonderful and engaging sport. We are calling upon anyone who is part of the Table Tennis
Ireland community to participate.
Whether you are currently a volunteer or contemplating the possibility of becoming one, we are
interested in your perspective. Volunteers form the backbone of many sports, and table tennis is no
exception. They play a crucial role in organising events, coaching players, maintaining equipment, and
numerous other tasks that keep the sport alive and thriving. However, challenges in recruiting and
retaining volunteers can hinder the smooth running of these operations.
That’s where our new strategy will come in. We aim to develop an action plan/strategy that will not
only attract new volunteers to the sport but also ensure that current volunteers continue to find their
roles fulfilling and rewarding. This strategy will be shaped by the experiences and opinions of the
people who know best: our volunteers and potential volunteers. We want to understand what
motivates you to volunteer, what challenges you face, and how we can better support you in your role.
But to do this, we need your input. We have prepared a questionnaire designed to gather insights into
your experiences and perspectives on volunteering for table tennis. It covers a variety of topics, from
your motivations for volunteering to the challenges you face, and the types of support you feel would
be most beneficial. Your responses will be invaluable in helping us shape our action plan/strategy and
ensure that it truly meets the needs of our volunteers.
The questionnaire should take no longer than 5 to 10 minutes to complete, but the impact of your
contribution could be profound. Your input could help shape the future of Table Tennis in Ireland,
ensuring that it continues to be a sport enjoyed by many, powered by the passion and commitment of
its volunteers.
Please Click HERE to take you straight to the questionnaire
We appreciate your time and look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of our volunteer
community. Your insights will go a long way in helping us develop a strategy that empowers our
volunteers, strengthens our community, and fuels the growth of Table Tennis in Ireland. Thank you in
advance for your participation
The National Championships ( last event of 2023/24 season) will take place on Sat 20th April at Palmerstown Sports Complex.
Please note due to the fact that this is our National Championship, entry is restricted ( see link below to competition entry for details).
Depending on the level of entry, the numbers of entrants may be restricted and will be on a first entry basis.
Closing date for competition entry is 14th of April.
Please note any competitors who have entered the Championships and would like to withdraw must do so via eMail by NO LATER than 16th April
In order to compete in National Champioships all competitors must be current paid up members of both Table Tennis Ireland ( see TTI web site for payment details) and also Ireland Vetts ( see below for payment details)
Competition entry fees are 10 euro per event ( max 2 events entry)
Payment of the affiliation fees( 15 euro) and competition entry to be paid to A/C below:
IBAN IE28AIBK93357066128010
BIC AIBKIE2D
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR ABOVE PAYMENTS VIA Bank A/C IS 14th April 2024
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The 2024 Irish National Junior and Senior Closed Championships will take place on the 23rd and 24th of March in Kingfisher Club, University of Galway, Newcastle Road, Galway, H91 X53V.
Please note there has been a change to the schedule for the following events below:
The following changes to times on SATURDAY 23RD MARCH
Mens & Womens – Will now begin at 12.30pm and not 1.30pm
Para – Will begin at 4pm and not 5.30pm
Mens & Women Doubles – Will begin at 5pm and not 5.30pm
