Our membership categories and offers

Our new membership season opens on August 1st, 2021. Prior to that, you will be able to renew online from July 19th. Our phone lines open on Monday, August 2nd.

If you were a member for the 2020/21 season, our special offer gives you the chance to claim 50% off your membership fee for the new (2021/22) season.

Offer details

If you were a 2020/21 member, get 50% off your membership fee for 2021/22

All those who renewed their membership for 2020/21 will be offered an optional 50% discount on their basic membership for 2021/22 if they wish.

Anyone who is a valid Compete or Compete Plus Senior member for this season will be eligible to request an £8 discount on their membership for 2021/22. The discount would be £4 for Cadets and Juniors.

If you wish to claim your 50% discount, please let us know any time by filling in the short form here. This includes those whose membership is on auto-renew. Please note, if you have already done so, we have received your request and there is no need to submit additional requests.

All those who request discounts will receive instructions at the beginning of August on how to renew their membership at the discounted rate. Please do not renew your membership until you have received these instructions. Those on auto-renew will receive a refund of the amount of the discount.

Why is this offer not automatic? Simply because many members have told us they want to give back to the sport and understand that their membership fee is one way to do that. Therefore, we are asking that members request a discount if they would like one.

Please note, those who upgrade from a free membership (Supporter or Club Play) to a paid-for category (Compete or Compete Plus) are not eligible for this offer. Those who wish to remain as free Supporter or Club Play members will need to renew as normal after July 19th.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Why have we introduced this offer?

The offer reflects the widespread disruption to the sport which our members have endured during the 2020/21 season because of the pandemic; the hope that the 2021/22 season will see a shift back to a much more ‘normal’ sporting landscape; and a recognition that our work as a National Governing Body has continued throughout this time while our income has been substantially lower than budgeted.

Click here to read more about how we continued working for our members during lockdown

Most importantly, we want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to get back to playing at the earliest opportunity, and to thank our members for their continued support.

It has already been announced that there will be no increase in membership fees for the fourth year in a row. Compete membership is £16 for Seniors and £8 for Cadets or Juniors. Compete Plus membership is set at £38 for adults and £19 for Juniors or younger. Club Play continues to be free for 2021/22.

Please note, further to the extension of the Junior age group to under-19, announced last month, those currently in their final year as a Junior will continue in that category for the 2021/22 season.

Our membership categories

Our membership categories are designed to be relevant both to current and potential new members and each of the categories has a raft of benefits tailored for those who join, ensuring that membership of Table Tennis England remains excellent value for money.

At the bottom of this page, you can download a guide to our categories and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. This short video also explains the categories, which were rebranded from the 2020/21 season onwards:

By becoming a member of Table Tennis England, you become part of the fabric of the sport, helping us to unlock other funds so we can spend more on the grassroots and safeguard the future of the sport.

Click here to find out more about how your fees play a crucial part in helping us to support and safeguard the sport for current and future players – the below graphic shows which areas of our work your membership fees support.

Information about each category

Supporter

The Supporter category replaces the Associate Member category as the most suitable option for volunteers, coaches, officials and fans of our sport who do not actually play the game.

If you are currently an Associate member and do not play table tennis but you are a volunteer, coach, official or simply a table tennis fan, the Supporter category is for you, totally free of charge!

You will be part of the Table Tennis England family and benefit from priority access and discounts to tickets for major national and international events hosted by Table Tennis England and, eNews updates that matter to you.

The Supporter category no longer includes individual player public liability insurance as an inclusion. However, if you volunteer for Table Tennis England or one of our affiliated clubs or leagues, you will be covered under the Table Tennis England Sports Liability Cover and are suitable and eligible for the Supporter category.

If you are currently an Associate Member and play or coach in a club, then the Club Play category is for you now. This ensures you are covered for £10m public liability insurance in England.

Click here for more information about the different levels of insurance.

Supporter Benefits

Priority access and discounts for tickets to major national and international events hosted by Table Tennis England
Regular eNews updates that matter to you, including expert tips and tricks and inspiring stories from across the table tennis community
Opportunity to be nominated for Table Tennis England’s annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards
Member-only competitions to win exclusive prizes and experiences

Price: Free

Format: A Supporter membership can be renewed or upgraded from July 31 each season.

Club Play

This category is designed for those who play table tennis but not in national competitions and/or local leagues. It is suitable for those who play in a club setting or socially and means they will hold a membership that will help them to develop as a player.

One of the key benefits of this membership is the provision of public liability insurance, ensuring the individual is properly protected when playing in the event of an incident. It also comes with access to member-only prize competitions and resources. This category is not suitable for those playing in Table Tennis England affiliated local leagues or national competitions, who will need a Compete membership as a minimum requirement.

For more information about why you require player public liability insurance please click here.

Club Play Benefits

£10m public liability insurance for training and playing in a club setting or socially in England only
Priority access and discounts for tickets to major national and international events hosted by Table Tennis England
10% discount on table tennis equipment from UK Table Tennis
Regular eNews updates that matter to you, including expert tips and tricks and inspiring stories from across the table tennis community
Opportunity to be nominated for Table Tennis England’s annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards

Price: Free for 2021/22 season. Introduction of more benefits and transition to paid membership for 2022/23 season and into the future.

Format: Annual membership which will last until the end of each playing season, usually running until July 31st each year.

Compete

A Compete membership (formerly Player Member) is required for those who play in local leagues or compete in national events at 1* level. By purchasing a Compete membership and defeating a ranked player in a ranking event you will automatically be included in the monthly player Rating List.

Compete Benefits

£10m public liability insurance for training and playing competitively or socially in UK only
Personal Accident Insurance, including access to physiotherapy
Access to play in local leagues and national events at 1* level
Eligibility to appear in the Table Tennis England Ranking and/or Rating lists
Access to the Table Tennis England approved league platform TT Leagues
Priority access and discounts to tickets for major national and international events hosted by Table Tennis England
Access to exciting offers and hundreds of discounts in our Table Tennis England Benefits Club
10% discount on table tennis equipment from UK Table Tennis
Discounts from carefully selected third parties, including Volvo and Butlin’s
Member-only competitions to win exclusive experiences and prizes
Regular eNews updates that matter to you, including expert tips and tricks and inspiring stories from across the table tennis community
Opportunity to be nominated for Table Tennis England’s annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards

Price: Cadets / Juniors: £8 (aged under 19); Seniors: £16 (aged 19+)

Format: Annual membership which will last until the end of each playing season, usually running until July 31st each year.

Compete Plus

A Compete Plus membership (formerly Player Licence) is an upgrade from the Compete membership and is required for all players who wish to compete in the British League or national tournaments which are 2* or above. It also gives players eligibility to play as a member in some foreign leagues and tournaments.

Compete Plus Benefits

£10m public liability insurance for training and playing competitively or socially in UK and internationally
Personal Accident Insurance, including access to physiotherapy
Eligibility to appear in the Table Tennis England Ranking and/or Rating lists
Access to play in local leagues and national events at 1* level
Compete in the British League or national events which are 2* or above
Eligibility to be selected for national squads
Access to the Table Tennis England approved league platform TT Leagues
Priority access & discounts for tickets to major national and international events hosted by Table Tennis England
Access to exciting offers and hundreds of discounts in our Table Tennis England Benefits Club
10% discount on table tennis equipment from UK Table Tennis
Discounts from carefully selected third parties, including Volvo and Butlin’s
Ability to apply for financial assistance from the Ivor Montagu fund (U18 players and younger)
Opportunity to be nominated for Table Tennis England’s annual Pride of Table Tennis Awards