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Issue 9 - August 2007

GOLD AT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The ETTA are set to take over Lilleshall for the National Conference and Volunteer/Club Awards Dinner on 15/16 September 2007.

The conference this year will have a regional theme, with a mix of keynote speeches and topical updates. "Down time" is built in to give delegates an opportunity to talk to each other, ETTA officials and staff.

We are very fortunate to have two major keynote speakers address the conference; UK Sport Chair Dr. Sue Campbell CBE and Paralympic Gold Medallist Marc Woods, and with the National Volunteer and Club Awards taking place on the Saturday evening, it is an event not to be missed.

The conference has been heavily subsidised by the ETTA Tom Blunn Fund for Administrators, and costs just £39.95 per delegate (inclusive of VAT, Saturday night
accommodation, all meals, refreshments and conference materials).

Registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis as it is anticipated that the conference will be over subscribed.

To see the full conference programme and to download a copy of the registration form click here.
 

Gavin Evans has brought home a gold medal after winning the boys singles title at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Belgrade.

Gavin, still only 14 and the ETTA’s Most Improved Player of the Year, beat  Lauric Jean from Belgium, in a seven game thriller in the city’s Pionir Hall.

Besides being a good result for Gavin it also proved that the young Nottingham player has not only the ability but also mental agility, so important when matches go to seven games and when the pressure is on.

Like an earlier match against another Belgium player Cedric Nuytinck, a match that also went the full distance, this was to prove a tough one with the match ending  11-9 11 3 9-11 7-11 7-11 11-8 11-8 in Gavin’s favour....>more

Entry forms for the highly successful National Junior and Cadet Leagues are now available to download from the ETTA website home page.

Since the leagues formation in the late 90's, the competitions have gone from strength to strength and proved an ideal format for clubs and schools looking to offer local competition to their young players.

For many, these competitions are the first taste of competitive play and are an ideal tool to encourage young people to develop their match play.

As table tennis clubs throughout the country continue to develop and expand, volunteers are giving more time than ever to help develop the sport. I am sure we can all think of volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty, or give their time and expertise selflessly week after week.

Volunteers are the backbone of our sport, and the ETTA National Volunteer Awards are a great way of recognising and celebrating the efforts of volunteers in our clubs, leagues and schools. If you think someone in your club or league deserves recognition click here to download the nomination form, fill it in and return it as soon as you can. The closing date has been extended to 13th August 2007.

Photo: Valerie Clack (Ferndale TTC, Swindon, Wiltshire) receiving the Award for Contribution to Coaching in 2006.

Table tennis for players with a disability has been added to the list of sports for the 2007 UK School Games taking place in Coventry from 23 to 26 August.

Youngsters from the following Paralympic classes will compete for individual honours at the Ricoh Arena in August.

Classes 1 - 5 combined: wheelchair players
Classes 6 - 10 combined: standing players

The addition of this discipline means that of the 8 sports of athletics, badminton, fencing, gymnastics, judo, swimming, table tennis and volleyball, 3 will feature disability events. They are athletics, swimming and table tennis....>more

If you would like to know more about the role and services the ETTA provides, check out the ETTA Annual Review, which is available to download online from the ETTA Website....>more (3.4mb pdf)

Batskills is ideal for any holiday programmes you might have planned and will add fun and excitement to all your sessions.

You may want to add the new games to your Batskills set.

The complete set is just £50 plus p&p. Visit the Batskills website www.batskills.com for further details. Or call Peter Austin on 01604 464878 E-mail: paustin50@hotmail.com

Entry forms for the following tournaments are available to download here. For a full list of Table Tennis events click here.

If you or anyone in your organisation would like to attend any ETTA courses please contact your Regional Development Officer, or Gina Rogers National Coaching Administrator, Tel: 01424 456205, for details of courses in your area.

Just two years after lifting the prestigious cadet title, England’s young 2012 contenders achieved European Gold for the second time. With the average age of just 17 the talented young English squad became Junior (U18) European Youth Champions by defeating the Czech Republic in emphatic style, 3-0 in the final.

Paul Drinkhall, again proved too hot to handle for his European counterparts as the reigning junior European Top 12 holder strolled though the final three phases with a 100% record. Darius Knight and Danny Reed also played some irresistible table tennis proving their pedigree against Europe’s best.... >more
 

LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN COACHING TABLE TENNIS

YORKSHIRE REGION

The new Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Table Tennis is the first step to becoming a Table Tennis coach. If you are over 16 years old, and are enthusiastic about Table Tennis and want to become a coach, then this course is for you.

The new qualifications will set the standards to ensure the ETTA are delivering the best available coach education courses.

This course has been organised in the Yorkshire Region at EIS Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S9 5DA, on 2nd September 2007 and 14th October 2007....>more.

ETTA 2000 CLUB

Following its launch in January there has been a steady flow of subscriptions into the new 2000 club. The scheme was started with the aim of raising funds to support the ETTA youth development/talent identification programme both nationally and regionally, and to support increasing participation at a local level.

The first prize will be 20% of the total fund available for each draw, 2nd prize – 15%, 3rd prize 10%, 4th & 5th prize 5%. The draw will take place 4 times per year and is hoped to increase to 6 once 1000 members has been reached.

Subscriptions to the competition is just £12 per annum. For further details and an application form please contact the ETTA on 01424 722525. All results will be published on the ETTA website. Entry is open to anyone over the age of 16. Click here for an application form.

CHAIRMAN'S FORUM

The ETTA's Chairman Mr Alex Murdoch publishes a monthly newsletter on the ETTA Website giving up to date information on current issues and topics related to the game. To view this months newsletter and view previous issues click here.

Running sports courses

Runningsports is dedicated to providing skills and support for volunteers working in sport. From quick online tips and tools, to fun and informative workshops, running sports will help you get more for yourself, your club/league and its members...>more

A full list of courses taking place throughout the country is available to view on the runningsports website...>more

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

East Sussex County Council has an excellent website that lists a wide range of funding opportunities from the National Lottery, Foundations and Trusts, Government Funding and European Funding. Want to know more...>click here

Table Tennis Links

International TT Federation

English Schools TTA

Sport England

ETTA Links

Batskills

BUSA

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