Posts by Craig
Italian Para Open
Tom Matthews, Paul Karabardak & Josh Stacey won a variety of medals at the Italian Para Open which was held in Lignano 14-17th March. Tom won the Gold in Class 1, Paul Silver in Class 6 and Josh Bronze in Class 9 in the individuals. The second part of the event saw the players combine…
Read MoreCardiff Dragon – 11 March 2018
Congratulation to Harri Palfrey (U11), Jack Palfrey (U13) Ruby Elliott (U15) and Dean Cundy (Open Singles) on their wins last weekend at the Cardiff Dragon. Check the rankings for the updated points
Read MoreCleveland Grand Prix
Kate Roberts added some great results to her Glasgow exploits last month in winning the women’s Band 1 and finishing 3rd in the Women’s Open and Runner Up in the U21 singles. The other Welsh player on show was Ryan Owen who lost in the Band 2 QF and Band 1 SF. The following day…
Read MoreDragon Tournaments
We have a series of events called “Dragon” which are designed specifically for young players who are starting out on their table tennis lives. The very top players are not allowed to enter so that less experienced children get a great experience. They get loads of matches in these events and it generally costs only…
Read MoreStarting a club or community league
COMMUNITY CLUBS We are very keen to hear from any individuals who may be starting a table tennis club in their local community – or from existing groups who may be interested in adding table tennis to their activities. Download our guide to running a club- see below. Please also see the support we can…
Read MoreThe Rules of Table Tennis
ITTF Handbook for Match Officials
Read MoreRisk Assessments
TTW takes the health & safety of all extremely seriously. Our H&S policy can be found in our governing documents on this website Remember that H&S is largely about common sense and it does not need to create burdensome red tape Although we cannot advise formally on H&S you can download a simple Risk Assessment…
Read MorePrivate hosting of overseas practice partners/coaches
Members are urged to think very carefully before considering hosting overseas practice partners or coaches for children and our general advice would be not to do so Our policy is not to support such private applications except in exceptional circumstances where we are fully satisfied that all arrangements are legal and proper If nonetheless, you…
Read MorePerformance Stages Document
Performance Stages Document
Read MoreSelection & Coaches Decisions
Selection decisions (and indeed those of coaches at events or training) involve a sometimes very difficult balancing of a whole range of different and sometimes complex considerations. These can include (not necessarily in order of priority); Ability Form Commitment Fighting spirit Motivation Style Team spirit The nature of the event and strength of opposition Behaviour/conduct…
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