Author: bfekttc

Hi Everyone,

WOS Senior League v Joe Wilson B Tuesday 17th September

• Our first league match of the season started with a disappointing result against Joe Wilson B, losing out 9-0 on Tuesday night.
• However players will learn and improve from that experience.
• Thanks to Jamie for providing transport.
• Next match away Glasgow South E on 3rd October.

ELTTL U18 & U13 Assessment at Bathgate Academy Sunday 22nd September 2019.

• Delighted with four players who attended this event.
• U18
  • James and Bruce competed well in the first group stages in separate groups against 3 experienced players.
  • In second group stage of 6 players Bruce won all but one of his matches and James lost out on a couple.
  • Players pleased that they had entered and competed will be better prepared next time.
  • Good experience gained by both players.
• U13
  • At first group stage Diarmid and Thomas in groups of 3 competed very well.
  • Both competed well against both seeded players in their group.
  • In second phase of group 6 both players again upped their game.
  • Diarmid won all his games.
  • Thomas lost out on a couple of matches.
  • Delighted that both played exceptional well at times today.
  • Diarmid losing only one match all day was very impressive.
• Thanks to parents for their support at what was a very well organised and enjoyable event for all involved.

Player of the Month

• This week we will announce our first player and young player of the month. See attached.
• Looking forward to it.

Tuesday Club Night

• Busy night thanks to Keith, Erin, Robbie and Gregor for support.

Friday Club Night

• Thanks to Bill for support on Multiball.
• Well done to Thomas Mackie who completed Advanced Silver thanks to Bobby for support.
• Well done Ellis and Jack who completed Gold Advance thanks to Brendan for support.
• Also thanks to Chris and Andrew Irwin (who paid a visit to the club) for their support.

School Sports Fayres

• Thanks to Bobby and Robbie McKenzie who will represent club this week at Duncanrig HS and Hamilton Grammar school sports fayres.

Worth a Look – TT at its best

• See the Video here!

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

WOS Senior League

• EKTTC Juniors consisting of Luke, Ellis and Cameron will have their first WOS Senior League match away to Joe Wilson B on Tuesday night.
• Euan will coach a squad of 6 players Luke, Robbie McKenzie, Jack, Cameron, Ellis and Bobby through the season.
• Credit to the players for stepping up to the challenge.
• Thanks to parents for their support.
• Good luck to all players.

Under 13s and U18s Assessment – Bathgate Academy

• Three club players James, Bruce and Diarmid will head to Bathgate on Sunday 22nd September.
• If you would like to attend we will reduce cost of entry by 50% to encourage you to go along.
• This tournament is suitable for all players under 18.
• Everyone will get lots of games and find their level throughout the day.
• Whether it is your first tournament or you are a regular, this is the tournament for you!
• Closing date Wednesday 18th September 2019 – Apply here!

Welcome New Member

• Delighted to welcome Ethan Frame to our club. Ethan started on Friday night and plans to return.

Duncanrig High School

• Thanks to Bobby Gray who has agreed to represent the club at Duncanrig HS school fayre on Tuesday 24th September.

Hamilton Grammar

• Hoping to have their lunchtime club up and running this term.

TT Equipment Bats or Balls

• See Bribar Catalogue here!
• Let Peter know if you would like to upgrade your bat or need any advice on TT equipment.

Club Kit

These are our shirt options:

• Club kit is £30.00 for shirt and shorts.
• Great Value.

Club Fees

• Please remember to pay club fees direct to club account.

Thanks

• To Erin, Euan, Robbie, Thomas, Gregor and Keith for support on Tuesday night.
• To Bill, Brendan, Chris and Keith for support at Friday club night.
• To Euan for organising practice session at Duncanrig Sports Centre.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

Stephen Gertsen club night

• Stephen Gertsen delivered another great session on Friday.
• Delighted with the players and club coaches response on the night.
• Probably one of the best sessions to date.

WOS Junior League

• We have decided to have a break from the league this season and look to explore other options.
• Anyone interested in trying the event below let me know.
• We would like to encourage and help support players who plan to attend.

Under 13s and U18s Assessment – Bathgate Academy

• This tournament is suitable for all players under 18.
• Everyone will get lots of games and find their level throughout the day.
• Whether it is your first tournament or you are a regular, this is the tournament for you!
• Details from TTS here!

Welcome New Member

• Delighted to welcome Kieran Gilchrist to our club.
• Kieran started on Friday night – great choice wee man.

Coaches Meeting – Murray Owen Centre 7pm Monday 2nd September 2019

• Many thanks to all coaches who attended, in particular Chris who planned and organised.
• Once again coaches give of their time to support our club and plan ahead for new season.

Player of the Month

• The club have decided to introduce a player of the month and a young player of the month this season.
• When does it start? This month!
• The winners will receive a trophy for a month.
• When they return the trophy they will present it to the winner the following month.

St.Andrews & St.Brides After School Club

• Thanks to Erin for organising and setting up on Tuesday a TT after school club.
• The first time that we’ve had a club supported at the school so well done to Erin and good luck.

Duncanrig HS

• Thanks to Bobby Gray who has agreed to represent the club at Duncanrig HS school sports fayre on Tuesday 24th September.

TT Equipment Bats or Balls

• See Bribar Catalog here!
• Let me know if you would like to upgrade your bat or need any advice on TT equipment.

Club Fees

• Please remember to pay club fees direct to club account.

Thanks

• To Erin, Euan, Robbie, Thomas and Keith for support on Tuesday night.
• To Bill, Brendan, Euan, Chris, Keith and Jennie for support at Friday club night.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone,

Club Visit – Stephen Gertsen

• Delighted that Stephen Gertsen has agreed to visit the club on Friday 6th September 2019.
• Start will be 7pm prompt.
• All players and coaches always look forward to this club night.
• Let’s be prepared and ready to make the most of it please.

WOS Senior League Duncanrig HS

• Squad – Luke, Bobby, Robbie McKenzie, Cameron and Ellis.
• Team Coach will be Euan McLaughlin.
• The first match will against Joe Wilson B w/c 16th September

WOS Junior League

• We have been looking for players to confirm their availability and interest in competing in WOS Junior League.
• Achint, Thomas, Bruce, Diarmid, John, Lewis and Ayaan have shown an interest.
• Please let me know as soon as possible.

Post News Note: A decision was made at the EKTTC Coach Development meeting on this subject. This will be communicated separately to those involved.

Club Coaches Meeting

• Murray Owen Centre, Liddell Grove, East Kilbride
• Date/Time: Monday 2nd Sep 2019 at 7pm.

TT Equipment, Bats or Balls

• See Bribar Catalogue here!
• Please let Peter know if you would like to upgrade your bat or need any advice on TT equipment.

Club Fees

• Please remember to pay club fees direct to club account.

Thanks

• To Erin, Euan and Keith for support on Tuesday night.
• To Bill, Keith, Euan and Jennie for support at Friday club night

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

Welcome New Member

• Delighted to welcome Eve Docherty to our club.
• Eve started on Tuesday night and enjoyed it so much she plans to come back this week.

Welcome back

• A warm welcome back to Ayaan and Ans who look as if they have never been away.
• They also brought along their younger brother Aban who enjoyed his first night.

Committee Meeting 

• Date/Time: Monday 26th August 2019 @ 7pm
• Venue: Murray Owen Centre, Liddel Grove, East Kilbride
• All welcome.

Girls – give TT a go!

• We would like to encourage more girls into our club like Aria and Eve our recent new starts.
• We have two young newly qualified female TT coaches (Erin & Jennie) who are keen to develop their coaching skills with girls as well as boys.
• I heard a statistic recently that stated 23 % of girls aged between 5-7 years participate in sport.
• 9% of girls aged between 13-15 years participate in sport. We need to do more to change these stats.
• If you know any girls who would like to give TT a go please let me know.

Thomas Gray

• Thomas has agreed to support the coaching team at our club.He will help coach new starts at our club nights.
• Knowing Thomas he will be enthusiastic and focused when taking on this role.

Club Visit – Stephen Gertsen

• Delighted that Stephen Gertsen has agreed to visit the club on Friday 6th September 2019.
• Stephen has had a busy summer organising and supporting training camps in Scotland and England.
• Both players and coaches always look forward to this club night.

TT Equipment Bats or Balls

• View Catalogue here!
• Let me know if you would like to upgrade your bat or need any advice on TT equipment.

Club Fees

• Please remember to pay club fees direct to club account.

Thanks

• To Erin, Euan and Keith for support on Tuesday night.
• To Luke Jackson for his support when representing club at Calderglen HS sports fayre.
• To Bill, Brendan, Euan, Chris and Jennie for support at Friday club night.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone,

Club Visit – Stephen Gertsen

• We are delighted that Stephen Gertsen has agreed to visit the club on Friday 6th September 2019.
• Stephen has had a busy summer organising and supporting training camps in Scotland and England.
• Both players and coaches always look forward to this club night.

 

Club Kit

• Club Kit available for players to buy.
• This Squadra shirt will cost £15.00
• I have shorts (cost £10) available for those players looking for kit or to replace existing.

 

Club Equipment

• Tuesday
  • We have upgraded nets and posts for Tuesday club night and provided new practice balls.
• Friday
  • We have also provided new equipment in the form of nets and posts for our club night on a Friday.
  • New TT practice balls will replace 3* balls on a Friday night.
  • The cost and misuse by players resulting in continual replacement was no longer viable.
  • Please look after your club equipment and take care setting it up.
• TT Equipment Bats or Balls
  • Bribar Catalogue can be accessed here!
  • Let me know if you would like to upgrade your bat or need any advice on TT equipment.

Club Fees

• Please remember to pay club fees direct to club account.

Pop in & Play Table Tennis

• Table Tennis Scotland have set up a few Pop in & Play centres in Scotland and there is more to come.
• Brendan is currently working with TTS to set up one in our area.
• Could this be how we increase participation in our sport in the future?
• See link on how TT England have set things in place and how it works for them.

West of Scotland Senior League

• We have submitted our interest in playing an U16 team this season in the WoS Senior League and still await confirmation.
• Duncanrig HS has been provisionally booked in anticipation of this being confirmed.
• We will keep you posted on further developments.
• We are keen for players who registered an interest before the break confirming their commitment to this league campaign as quickly as possible.
• Thanks to those who have already confirmed.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

I hope you had a good and relaxing break.

Club nights

• We will return to or normal club night routine on:
  • Tuesday 13th August at AMC and
  • Friday 16th August at JWSC.
• Looking forward to it!!!

WOS Junior League

• Proposed dates for WOS junior league are below:
  • Sunday 15th September 2019 – Drumchapel High School
  • Sunday 17th November 2019 – TBC
  • Sunday 19th January 2020 – TBC
  • Sunday 29th March 2020 – TBC
• The cost of junior league being held at Drumchapel HS has quadrupled !!!
• Although the first fixture will be held at this venue – after being subsidised by
• Drumchapel TTC -we do not know where remaining fixtures will be held.
• Watch this space.

WOS Senior League

• We have submitted our interest in playing an U16 team this season in WOS Senior league and await confirmation.
• Duncanrig HS has been provisionally booked in anticipation of this being confirmed. We will keep you posted on further developments.
• Keen for players who registered an interest before break confirming their commitment to this league campaign if we are successful in our application.

East Kilbride Youth Disability Sports Club

• We had a successful TT session with EKYDSC at Duncanrig HS on Saturday 27th July.
• The attendance was very good and seemed to be enjoyed by all.
• Many thanks to Robbie Maitland and Chris McKenna for their support.

Thanks for your support

Peter

An offer to club members & families from South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture!

As you may know Summer Festival of Fitness has arrived!

12-16 year olds will be able to access 5 FREE perfect Fit sessions with a gym instructor throughout the summer holidays.

If you are interested please follow this link to SLLC’s website.

Hi Everyone,

Parents Challenge Tuesday 18th June at AMC 7pm

• Another great night on Tuesday night with some fun games.
• Terrific turnout and good to see parents enjoying the session.
• Thanks to Erin, Robbie, Gregor and Euan for organising the games.

Friday club night

• Our last club night of season finished with League Ladder which was good fun.
• Thanks to Brendan for organising the ladder.

Committee Meeting on 17th June at 7pm Murray Owen Centre.

• Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the club meeting.
• Good to see on going plans for the future discussed.

Mental Health Hub Programme includes TT

• Thanks to Brendan and Robbie who were pleased with how the event turnout on the day.
• The participants thoroughly enjoyed the experience and there may be an opportunity to support this group more later in the year.

Big Thanks

• To Karen for bringing along gifts for the players on Friday that were much appreciated by all.
• To everyone at the club for their support this year which has been tremendous.

Your Club offers you more than Table Tennis!

• The club has been been transformed in 2018/9 and good foundations have been put in place to develop the club over the coming years.
• We have always encouraged players to develop their game as Table Tennis players but also given them the option to improve their life skills.
• This season these opportunities were taken up by players and as a result we now have coaches with great potential and a list of players with first aid skills.
• We have a number of key people within the club working hard to improve various aspects of the club.
• All we ask is that if you are given the opportunity to improve your life skills you remember to give something back to the club as a thank you.

Summer Break

• We will return on Tuesday 13th August at AMC and Friday 16th August at JWSC.
• Have a great break and take care.

Thanks for your support

Peter

A great way to finish the season with a healthy ladder competition. All the tactics coming out tonight as well 😂😁 Here’s how it finished up!

Thanks to Karen Nichol for all the end of season goodies!

Have a great summer everyone!