Sunday, January 26, 2025

Toby Atkins - our new Equipment Officer!

The club has been running for over 7 years now and has steadily grown to where we have a flourishing Thursday evening session and increasingly host other table tennis events. It is now at a point where we need to be more organised and share out some of the work which goes into keeping things operating smoothly.

Maintaining all our equipment in good and safe condition is a critically important area, because without our tables, nets, etc. we would not be able to play. We are happy to announce that Toby Atkins has offered (without too much coercion) to be our Equipment Officer. Toby is already captain for a rowdy bunch of Kippers so a big thanks to him for stepping up to help the club. We can all do our bit to make Toby's task a little easier by reporting any issues with equipment or facilities to Toby, otherwise we might not pick up that something needs fixing or replacing. Please don't just put back faulty equipment without reporting it and assume it will get magically sorted.

To help in this, we have set up a specific email address for reporting equipment or facilities issues. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are interested in helping out with the running of the club in any way, no matter how small, please do contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Upcoming events at Kintbury TTC

We are fortunate to enjoy a great venue for playing table tennis which has seen our regular Thursday evening practice and match sessions fully subscribed most weeks. Thanks to everyone for the support, not only in attending but for helping to set up and put away equipment.

It is rewarding that we can share our facilities to host table tennis events which are part of the local and national programme. Events coming up soon include:

  • Veterans Inter-County matches on 25th and 26th January;
  • Newbury and District Closed Tournament on 8th and 9th March;
  • Table Tennis England Aspire series on 30th March. The Aspire Series is a new table tennis tournament designed to provide opportunities for players who don’t typically participate in competitive events.

 

Bat Testing Day at Cirencester 17th August

Ever wondered which of the myriad combinations of blades, rubbers is the right one for you? Do you lose sleep pondering if a cybershape blade is going to elevate your play?

Salvation is coming!  Cirencester Table Tennis Club and Bribar are running a bat testing day at Deer Park School, Cirencester on  Saturday 17th August 2024. An opportunity to try out different combinations and spend money on all things table tennis.

Cirencester Bat Test Day Jpeg

Results from survey on extra practice sessions

Many thanks to all those who completed the recent survey on extra practice sessions. The summary results can be viewed via this link Survey Results

There seems to be many keen players out there! The challenge is finding a time which works for the most number of people with the constraint of venue availability. One option is the plan a few extra practice ad hoc practice sessions at diffrent times and go from there.

As always, comments, feedback and suggestions are welcome. You all contribute to the club, whether you play for a Kintbury team or not.

Thanks again.

NDTTA 90th Anniversary

 

NDTTA 90