Club News – 15th Sep 2025

Friday Club Night
– Thanks to Pawel, Achint, Keith, Steve, Brendan and John Wilson for their support on Friday night.

EK Trophy 2025
– We look forward to another night of competitive action this coming Friday, 19th September with the final stages of EK Trophy 2025.
– Good luck to everyone competing in the Trophy & Plate event this week.
– Chris will send out the draw for Trophy & Plate this week.
– If you would like a copy of a photo from Night 1 get in touch.
– Photos follow this link

Fenwick Table Tennis Club Championship Wednesday 10th September 2025
– Well done to Lynn Arnot who competed at Fenwick club championships last Wednesday night and finished 3rd in the Ladies event.👏🏆

Child Protection Officer
– The club is looking for a new Child Protection Officer.
– Fergus Maitland has been of great support in this role over a number of years and has put in place guidance and process that we hope someone can continue.
– I’m sure everyone would agree this role is key to a successful club and full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
– If this would be of interest, please speak to one of the coaches for more info.

Club Board Meeting Thursday 18th September 7pm
– Date: Thursday, September 18th
– Time: From 7pm
– Venue: REGUS East Kilbride, Orbital House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5PR

WoS Senior League
– The new senior league season started last week with a number of new players playing their first senior league match.
– Four matches – one win.
– EK A lost 3-6
– EK B lost 4-5
– EK C won 6-3
– EK D lost 2-7
– Full details here
– I’ve no doubt we will see improvement in the weeks and months too come.

Vets Event 14th September 2025 at Bathgate Academy
– John Wilson and Gordon Campbell attended the first Veterans table tennis tournament of the season.
– John won 3 matches and lost 3.
– Gordon won 4 and lost 3.
– Both enjoyed the day and look forward to next one.
– Well done guys.👏

Primary School Event, Bathgate, Sunday 16th November
– A primary school event will take place at Bathgate on Sunday 16th November.
– This is a great event for those at the club young enough to attend. 🙄
– Unfortunately this event clashes with one of the Junior league dates (see below).
– Loads of games.
– If this is of interest let me know.

WoS Junior League 2025/26
– We will be entering teams in this year’s WoS Junior League.
– Teams will be made up of 3 players.
– I would encourage all young players to enter.
– The Divisions have been set up for players Beginners (Div 3) to Intermediate (Div 1).
– The league will take place across three dates: Sunday 19th October 2025, Sunday 16th November 2025 (TBC) and Sunday 1st March 2026
– The West of Scotland Schools Qualifier will also take place on 25th January 2026
– Timings: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (for all events/dates)
– Venue: Rose Reilly Sport Centre Kilwinning Road Stewarton, KA3 3DN

Bribar Table Tennis
– If you would like to order any TT equipment or a club shirt let me know.
– See the current catalogue
– Club Shirts available in most sizes: Navy/Blue or Navy/Green

Finally
10 best tactics to win points at table tennis

Thanks for your support

Peter

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