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Become a Table Tennis Coach Developer

by CoachingTTI News

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

  • Hold a Table Tennis Level 2 coaching qualification or higher.** Level 1 coaches may be accepted dependent on coaching experience and/or other qualifications** A Level 2 course should be in progress by the time this course starts.**
  • Be actively coaching for at least five years.
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • IELTS Level 6 or equivalent (for applicants whose first language is not English).

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]

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Primary School International

by International EventsTTI News

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.

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Easter Joy for Irish Squad at Oster Cup

by International EventsTTI News

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

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Draws and Revised Schedule for the 2024 Irish Senior & Junior Closed National Championships

by International EventsTTI News

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

  • 09.00 U21 Men / U21 Women / Restricted Singles
  • 12.30 Womens Singles
  • 12.30 Men’s Singles
  • 16.00 Para
  • 17.00 Mens Doubles / Womens Doubles

Revised Playing Schedule – Sunday 24th March:

  • 09.00 Junior Boys / Junior Girls / Cadet Boys / Cadet Girls
  • 10.00 U11 Girls and Boys
  • 13.00 U17 Girls / U17 Boys
  • 13.00 Mini Cadet Boys / Mini Cadet Girls

(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!

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Developing a Strategy for Volunteer Engagement

by TTI News

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


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VETS TT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

by MastersTTI News

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).

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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:

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PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR ABOVE PAYMENTS  VIA Bank A/C IS 14th April 2024 

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SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR 2024 IRISH SENIOR AND JUNIOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

by National EventsTTI News

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

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Women in Sport Racket sports Leadership day

by TTI NewsWomen in Sport
The WIS Racquet Sports Team – Tennis Ireland Badminton Ireland ,Irish Squash and Table Tennis Ireland – are delighted to announce our new Women in Sport initiative, ‘Come and Try It’ Day. The event will take place at Carlow Lawn Tennis Club, Oak Park Road Carlow, R93 K402 on Saturday 27th April at 4.00pm – 6.00pm.
This event, organised jointly by the 4 sports, will create opportunities for females of all ages and abilities to try a new sport(s), meet old friends and make new ones, but the main aim will be to interact with one another through sport while having fun.
As well as welcoming existing members of the 4 sporting bodies, we will be delighted to see females with no sporting background. Coaches from each of the 4 sports will ensure everyone gets a chance to experience the sports and make it a fun day for all.
The event is Free of Charge, please register your interest here: https://forms.gle/Qu3zNEUYu6RfTWsZ7
For more information email [email protected]
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Table tennis Ireland – “Sport for All Disability” Supports Club Fund APPLICATION FORM

by ParaTTI News
 
TTI are now inviting Applications for the “Sport for All Disability” Supports Club Fund .  The fund will support the initiation or enhancement of disability specific activities within grassroots sports clubs. Clubs must apply directly to Table Tennis Ireland using the application form attached.
 
Clubs can apply for Funding up to €2,500 (with a possible increase of €500 depending on the quality of the application) to support the following areas:
 
  • Disability Supports Education & Training
  • Disability Supports Programme Activation and Delivery
  • Disability Supports Small Scale Equipment and Infrastructure
 
Your Club must be registered with the Active Disability Ireland ‘Sport Inclusion Disability Charter’, https://activedisability.ie/sport-inclusion-disability-charter/ . Please download the charter sign and return with your application.
 
Please read all relevant details and Terms & Conditions on attached application form.  Complete the application form and return it to [email protected] by Monday April 29th 2024.  
Application can be found HERE
 
TTI will hold an information webinar on Wednesday 27th march at 7pm to explain the application process further and will also be an opportunity to ask any questions about, eligibility, your project plans and ideas and hopefully point you in the right direction.  Further details will be announced on social media and website in the next week.
 
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Awards Scheme for the 2023/2024 season now open

by AwardsTTI News

As the season is coming to a close the Awards Nominations Committee of TTI is inviting nominations for the 2023/2024 season. Nominations for all the Award categories must be received on the nomination form by Friday 19th April 2024.

All the Award categories and criteria are listed in the attached documentation and include all previous award categories including the prestigious Joe Veselsky Award, Volunteer of the year Award, Club of the year Award and many more.

The nomination process is really simple – download the form fill it in and e mail it back. Its that simple.

The Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 8th of June 2024 following the AGM at Sports HQ.

Nominations can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Catherine Finegan, Table Tennis Ireland, Irish Sports HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 DY62 no later than Friday 19th April 2024.

Please click HERE for the Nomination Form, please click HERE for the Criteria for the Awards