Commonwealth

Meet the Commonwealth Games English umpiring team

In the latest in our series focusing on the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, read all about the team of umpires from England who will be officiating in Birmingham

July 23, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Enter now to test yourself at the Blackpool Junior 4*

The first major Junior event of the season in the north of England, the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4* Open, takes place over the weekend of September 24 and 25 - and entries are still open.

July 22, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Primary Schools festival promotes school-club links

Through months of planning and working in partnership with the Greater Sport School Games Organisers, a Primary Schools festival took place on 28th, June in Bury, Greater Manchester.

July 8, 2022 | Andrea Holt
Regional

Martin Machin Champions Challenge

The annual invitation charity event where the top North West league closed champions or players who have won a national title, go head to head to become the ultimate champion

May 28, 2022 | Martin Ireland
Obituaries

Obituary: Bob Wood

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Bob Wood who sadly died peacefully in March. A much respected coach in Blackpool & Lancashire and key figure in English Schools Table Tennis.

April 13, 2022 | Martin Ireland
Featured

Local heroes: Youngsters praised for helping stricken opponent

Two quick-thinking teenagers have been praised for rushing to the aid of an opponent who collapsed during a local league match. Paul Jennings was playing... Continue reading

November 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
North West

Cheshire Schools: Winners book Zone Final places

The Cheshire Schools Table Tennis Team Event, covering Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire East, Halton and Warrington, was held on Tuesday 9th November at the... Continue reading

November 15, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star 2021 Review

On its 20th anniversary 130 Junior and cadet players from afar afield as Cornwall, Jersey, Wales and Scotland attended the Stiga Blackpool Junior 4 Star,... Continue reading

September 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Unique TT Facility Opens in Liverpool

When Kevin McCloud recently nominated his favourite Grand Design of the 20 year series, who would have thought it would be made out of shipping... Continue reading

September 26, 2019 | Martin Ireland