Following the visit of English players with Parkinson’s to Japan earlier this year, ParkyPING! hosted a reciprocal event ParkySMASH! at the Great Northern Ping Hub on 7th September. The tournament brought together over 30 participants from across the UK, along with three players who travelled from Japan to take part.

Supported by Parkinson’s UK, the event featured Women’s Singles, Open Singles and Mixed Doubles competitions. Organiser Rob Cook, founder of ParkyPING! in Leeds, described the day as a resounding success: “It was a marvellous day, great to bring players with Parkinsons together for such an event, we’ve had lots of feedback about how much people enjoyed the day.”

Upcoming Courses

Level 1 Umpires Course – Blackpool

Date: Sunday 12th October
Cost: £30 per person

If you or member of your club are over 16 and interested in taking the first steps into coaching and leading sessions this is the course for you.

Follow the link for further details and to register.

Level 1 Coaching Course – Blackpool

Dates: Sun 16th Nov 2025 & Sun 18th Jan 2026
Cost: £190 per person

If you or member of your club are over 16 and interested in taking the first steps into coaching and leading sessions this is the course for you.

Follow the link for further details and to register.

Multi-Ball Coaching CPD Workshop – Halton

Dates: 16th November, 9.00am to 1.00pm
Cost: £39 per person

A high energy practical session full of tips and advice for coaches in skill development through the use of multi-ball.

For further information and to sign up.

TO2 Course – Online

If you’ve ever wanted to run top-quality competitions with confidence, this one’s for you! The Tournament Organiser Level 2 (TO2) Course will give you the skills and knowledge to plan, promote, and deliver successful events at local and regional level.

Date: 17th November & 1st December 2025 (online), 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Cost: £30 per person

Book your place on the TO2 course here

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