Table Tennis Ireland is delighted to launch the Inclusion Champions Programme, a new initiative designed to support coaches, volunteers and club leaders in creating more welcoming, accessible and inclusive environments for people with disabilities within their clubs.
The programme will run over six months and combine online workshops with practical learning opportunities, helping participants develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to support disability inclusion at club level.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference within their club and who are committed to helping create opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in table tennis.
What is the Inclusion Champions Programme?
The Inclusion Champions Programme has been developed to support affiliated clubs in strengthening and developing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Participants will learn from leading disability and inclusion organisations, gain practical tools and resources, and become part of a growing network of Inclusion Champions across the table tennis community.
Successful participants will receive:
- Training from leading disability and inclusion organisations
- Practical tools and resources to use within their club
- Access to a network of coaches and volunteers committed to inclusion
- A Table Tennis Ireland Inclusion Champions Certificate
- An Inclusion Toolkit Pack for participants who complete 80% or more of the programme
Programme Schedule
| Date | Session | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2026 7:00pm | Introduction to the Programme | Table Tennis Ireland |
| 8 December 2026 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Disability Awareness Workshop | Active Disability Ireland |
| 19 January 2027 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity | AsIAm |
| February 2027 Date TBC | Special Olympics Session | Special Olympics Ireland |
| March 2027 Date TBC | Vision Impairment Workshop | Vision Sports Ireland |
| April 2027 Date TBC | In-Person Inclusion Day & Certificate Presentation | Table Tennis Ireland & Programme Partners |
Please note that some dates and details are still being finalized. We will confirm remaining dates as soon as they become available to provide participants with as much notice as possible .
Who Can Take Part?
The programme is open to:
- Coaches
- Volunteers
- Club leaders
Applicants must:
- Be members of an affiliated Table Tennis Ireland club
- Be actively involved within their club
- Be interested in helping their club become more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities
Places Available
To ensure as many clubs as possible can benefit from the programme, places are initially limited to two participants per club.
If your club has more than two interested coaches, volunteers or club leaders, please contact us. Additional participants may be accommodated if places remain available after registration closes.
Programme Requirements
Participants will be required to:
- Attend at least 80% of programme activities
- Hold a valid Safeguarding 1 certificate
- Complete vetting requirements where applicable
Support can be provided by Table Tennis Ireland to assist participants with safeguarding and vetting requirements where needed.
How to Register
Registration is now open and will close on 15 November 2026.
Register here:
https://tti.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=FBD83EA6C5524A798A5ACDEF44F78EFBD307FAAB
We look forward to welcoming the first group of Inclusion Champions and working together to create more welcoming, accessible and inclusive table tennis clubs across Ireland. If you have any questions on the program please contact [email protected] 🏓💚