North West

Level 1 Umpires Course Welcomes Players from Across the UK to Blackpool

On September 15, 2024, thirteen table tennis enthusiasts from as far afield as Ipswich and Scotland gathered at Blackpool Sports Centre to take part in the Level 1 Umpires Course.

September 16, 2024 | Martin Ireland
North West

UCLan Training Camps

Forty-two of the best players from ten different clubs across the North-West attended the training day. Travelling to the Preston campus from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and Cumbria.

September 6, 2024 | Dan O'Connell
North West

Great Northern Ping Hub Olympic Challenge

The Great Northern Ping Hub, Manchester recently held an Olympic Challenge event, its first competition at the venue, here's how the day unfolded.

August 15, 2024 | Martin Ireland
Olympics & Paralympics

Commentator Don Parker has last word on Olympic longevity

Table Tennis England Director Don Parker has clocked up a 10th successive Olympic campaign in the commentary box.

August 13, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
North West

How to join your Local League

Would you like to play in a North West table tennis league this September? Contact you local club or league for more information.

August 11, 2024 | Martin Ireland
North West

Cheshire Closed Champions Results

Results and photos from the Cheshire Closed Championships held on 20th July 2024 at Halton Table Tennis Centre

August 4, 2024 | Karen Tonge OBE
Women and Girls

Entries open for Women & Girls’ North West tournaments

The first Women and Girls 1* Open in the North West is being held on Saturday 28th September at Blackpool Sports Centre, adding to the... Continue reading

August 2, 2024 | Martin Ireland
Olympics & Paralympics

London 2012 umpire Tom Purcell honoured to add Paralympic selection to his CV

Tom Purcell never really wanted to be an umpire – but he went on to take charge of an Olympic final and has been selected for this summer’s Paralympic Games! Find out how to start your own umpiring journey.

July 30, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Free workshops to help your club thrive – register now!

Community engagement, volunteering and creating positive experiences for players are among the topics of a series of online workshops designed specifically for table tennis clubs – and registrations are now open.

July 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
North West

Lower Holker Crowdfunding Campaign

Peter Leahy, Secretary of Natland & Oxenholme Table Tennis Club in Cumbria and Chairman of the NW Local Organising Group is leading the charge to set up a new Table Tennis Club at Lower Holker Village Hall, Grange Over Sands in Cumbria. Here's how you could support their Crowdfunding Campaign.

July 21, 2024 | Martin Ireland