Author: bfekttc

Hi Everyone

UKCC Level 1

• Club coaches Chris, Robbie, Jack, Gregor, Jennie and Erin completed Part 2 of their UKCC Level 1 course on Sunday 2nd December at AMC.
• Unfortunately Lauren couldn’t attend due to ill health, but we will aim to get her through this assessment at the earliest opportunity with Table Tennis Scotland.
• Many thanks to all of them for their continued support over the past few weeks.

EKTTC Calendar

• Club events and dates to put in your diary.
• More dates to follow.

Training Camp JWSC Saturday 15th December 1530 -1730

• Please let Peter know if you plan to attend camp.

Thanks

• To Euan, Robbie Maitland, Lauren, Fergus, Jack and Erin for support on Tuesday night.
• To Brendan, Chris, Bill, Euan, Keith, Jennie, Erin, Jack and Gregor for support on Friday night.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone

Parents Challenge  Friday 7th December 1930 -2130

• Fun night for all. Bring it on !!!! 
  

WOS Junior League Sunday 9th December 2018

• Venue: Drumchapel High School 340 Kinfauns Drive Glasgow G15 7SQ
• http://www.drumchapelhigh.glasgow.sch.uk/
  
• Players must arrive on time – 10:30am to prepare for matches.
  
• Remember club kit (shirt and shorts) and plenty to eat and drink.
  
• Any problems please let Peter know.
• League positions so far –
  https://www.tabletennis365.com/WestofScotland/Fixtures/Junior_2018-19/All_Divisions 

Hi everyone

Training Camp JWSC Saturday 24th November

• Many thanks to Chris for a great session and also to the players who attended.
• Next training camp 15th December same venue.

Friday Club night

• Thanks to Brendan for organising another ladder session.
• Players did very well and enjoyed the competitive edge this brings.

Introduction to TT Course

• Thanks to all who supported 26 pupils from EK and Strathaven schools who completed this course at Duncanrig HS on Monday.
• Delighted to see coaches Brendan, Chris and club players Luke, Bobby, Cameron and Jack D Brown in attendance.

EKTTC Calendar

• Club Calendar and events to put in your diary .
• More dates to follow.

WOS Junior League 9th December 2018

• Venue: Drumchapel High School, 340 Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow G15 7SQ
• http://www.drumchapelhigh.glasgow.sch.uk/
• Players must arrive on time – 10:30am to prepare for matches.
• Remember club kit (shirt and shorts) and plenty to eat and drink. Any questions let me know.

Parents Challenges

• 2 nights – Friday 7th December 1930 -2130 & Tuesday 11th December 7-9pm
• Forget a Xmas night out – this is much more important – where all gloves are off 🙂
• Bring your Grannies, Grandads ,Uncles, Aunties, Mum, Dads, brothers and sisters but no cats or dogs!!!!
• If you don’t like competition maybe best just stay at home because parents don’t forget how many points they lost by last time.
• A fun night for all.
• Bring it on !!!!

Thanks

• To Chris, Robbie Maitland, Lauren and Erin for support on Tuesday night.
• To Brendan, Chris, Bill, Keith, Robbie, Fergus, Jennie, Erin and Gregor for support on Friday night.

Bribar Table Tennis

• Let me know if you would like to purchase TT equipment from Bribar or if you need advice just ask.
• Club kit – shirt and shorts cost £30.00 available in many sizes. Do you have suitable footwear for TT ? Do you need new rubbers ?
• Catalogue here: https://bribartt.co.uk/

Thanks for your support

Peter

Well done to Luke and Thomas – biggest movers on the night!

Starting positions for the Friday night Ladder…

Hi Everyone (a bit later online this week!)

Training Camp JWSC Hall 3 Saturday 24th November 1530 – 1730

• We had one player at our last Training Camp last month.
• Let me know if you plan or do not plan to attend the camp – please respond.
• The numbers attending will determine if we book more dates for next year.

 

Friday Club night

• Thanks to Bill for a great session on Multiball
• Luke, Bobby and Diarmid worked hard, performed really well on F/H topspin and enjoyed it.
• Thanks to Robbie Maitland for organising Butterfly Skills another great session.
• Butterfly Skills
• Well done to all players and thanks to coaches on Butterfly Skills.
• Ashton passed Silver Advance and now progresses onto final stage Gold Advance.
• Thomas, Cameron and Ellis all passed Bronze Advance and progress to Silver Advance.

 

Introduction to TT Course 900am -1100am

• On Monday 19th November, 20 pupils from EK and Strathaven schools will participate in this course at Duncanrig HS.
• Many thanks to those who will support the pupils on the course
• Brendan, Chris, Luke, Bobby, Cameron and Jack D Brown.

 

Scotland’s National Coach -Stephen Gertsen

• Delighted that Stephen has agreed to support two more Friday night sessions in the New Year – dates 11th Jan and 8th March 2019.

 

Strathaven Sports Centre TT club night Monday 7-9pm

• If you fancy a game of TT on a Monday night – 7-9pm. All welcome.

 

EKTTC Calendar

• Club Calendar and events to put in your diary . More dates to follow.

 

Positive Coaching – Fill the Emotional Tank

• E – Encourage your participants using verbal and non verbal communication.
• T – Sport is a fantastic way of teaching life lessons. Coaches should utilise teachable moments.
• A Praise effort regardless of outcome. Pay special attention to effort goals.
• N Encourage and build confidence with positive body language.
• K Use praise to develop mutual trust by giving truthful and specific feedback

 

Thanks

• To Robbie Maitland, Lauren, Erin, Bobby and Jack D for support on Tuesday night.
• To Brendan, Bill, Keith, Robbie, Erin, Jennie and Achint for support on Friday night.

 

Bribar Table Tennis

• Let me know if you would like to purchase TT equipment from Bribar or if you need advice just ask.
• Club kit – shirt and shorts cost £30.00 available in many sizes. Do you have suitable footwear for TT ? Do you need new rubbers ?
• Catalogue: https://bribartt.co.uk/

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone,

WOS Junior League 11th November 2018 – Drumchapel High School

• Division 1
  • EK A: Achint Makesh, Luke Jackson and Jack D Brown.
  • Delighted with two wins and a draw for EK A .
  • Well done to all players but especially Jack stepping up to this division for first time.
  • EK B: Robbie McKenzie, Diarmid McCreadie, Ellis Keogh.
  • Unfortunately no wins for EK B but great performances by all players.
•  Division 2
  • EK C played two matches – one win and one draw.
  • Great start for EK C, so well done all.
• Division 3
  • EK D: Ashton Haughey, Michael Egan and Bruce Roberts.
  • Ashton missed out but delighted with EK D two wins and one loss for Michael and Bruce – they can only get better.
• Not happy with league organisers.
• We arrived expecting to have all teams in appropriate divisions as we had not been advised otherwise.
• They agreed to move EK D but not EK B.
• Disappointed for EK B as this division is going to be a challenge.
• Many thanks to Chris, Robbie Maitland and Bobby Gray for their support with coaching.
• Next league match 9th December 2018.

EKTTC Peoples Project Application Award 2019

• We have submitted our 2nd application for Stage 2 of People Project Award 2019.
• Many thanks to Brendan and Chris for their work on this latest application.

Friday Club night

• Thanks to Jennie and Robbie Maitland for drives and blocks at Friday club night great sessions.
• New week Multiball with myself and Bill.
• Robbie Maitland will focus on Butterfly Skills.

Primary School Event Saturday 24th November 2018 10am

• Bathgate Academy Edinburgh Road Bathgate EH48 1LF.
• Let Peter know if you plan to attend.

Training Camp JWSC Hall 3 Saturday 24th November 1530 – 1730

• All players welcome.
• Let me know if you plan or do not plan to attend the camp – please respond.

Welcome to New Member

• Welcome to new member Fraser McMillan who joined the club on Tuesday and enjoyed the night so much he came back on Friday.

EKTTC Calendar

• Club events and dates to put in your diary .
• More dates to follow.

Bribar Table Tennis

• Let me know if you would like to purchase TT equipment from Bribar or if you need advice just ask.
• Club kit – shirt and shorts cost £30.00 available in many sizes. Do you have suitable footwear for TT ? Do you need new rubbers ?
• Catalogue here: https://bribartt.co.uk/

Thanks

• Big Thanks to all parents and players who have supported the club at events over last three weekends.
• To Euan, Robbie Maitland and Erin for support on Tuesday night
• To Robbie, Chris, Gregor, Euan, Lauren, Erin and Bill for support on Friday night

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone

Stephen Gertsen National Coach

• Another terrific training night delivered by Stephen on serves and return of serves.
• Although some of the players found the tasks very challenging I think the players did very well.
• Hopefully coaches learned from Stephen the detail required to organise a quality session.

UKCC Level 1 course

• Delighted that we had 7 coaches attending the first part of UKCC level 1 course yesterday on Saturday 3rd November 2018.
• Well done to all.

44th BB Sunday 4th November 2018 Cardonald

• Team A Thomas, Diarmid and Ross
• Team B Michael, Paul and Bruce.
• Thanks to Mark and Diarmid for agreeing to step in for Ashton at the last minute
• It is much appreciated.

WOS Junior League 11th November 2018 – Drumchapel High School

• Address: 340 Kinfauns Drive Glasgow G15 7SQ
• A minute silence will be observed at 11:00am.
• Players must arrive on time – 10:30am to prepare for matches.
• Remember club kit (shirt and shorts) and plenty to eat and drink.
• Any questions let me know.
• http://www.drumchapelhigh.glasgow.sch.uk/

Primary School Event Saturday 24th November 2018 10am

• Bathgate Academy Edinburgh Road Bathgate EH48 1LF.
• Let me know if you plan to attend.

Training Camp JWSC Hall 3 Saturday 24th November 1530 – 1730

• All players welcome.
• Let me know if you plan or do not plan to attend the camp – please respond.

Tuesday Club Night

• Many Thanks to Karen Nicol who dropped off Halloween Treats to those attending Tuesday club night.
• A pleasant surprise which all appreciated.

EKTTC Calendar

• Club events and dates to put in your diary .
• More dates to follow.

Bribar Table Tennis

• Let me know if you would like to purchase TT equipment from Bribar or if you need advice just ask.
• Club kit – shirt and shorts cost £30.00 available in many sizes. Do you have suitable footwear for TT ? Do you need new rubbers ?
• https://bribartt.co.uk/

Club Meeting Monday 5th November 2018

• Murray Owen Centre at 7pm. All welcome.
• Always looking for people to help us progress the club.

Thanks

• Big thanks to Chris for picking up Robbie Maitland and dropping off Bruce on Friday night.
• To Robbie,Chris,Gregor,Euan,Erin and Brendan for support on Friday night
• To Robbie Maitland and Erin for support on Tuesday night.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone

Stephen Gertsen National Coach

• A return visit by Stephen Gertsen.
• All players should arrive to start at 7pm.
• Parents welcome to come along and watch players in action.
• Always a great night -looking forward to it.

UKCC Level 1 course

• Seven coaching assistants will start their UKCC Level 1 coaching course at the Alistair McCoist Complex on Saturday.
• Good to see this opportunity being made available and looking forward to all being a key part of our club’s future .
• Good Luck.

North Ayrshire Challenge Match – Saltcoats

• Delighted with our visit to North Ayrshire.
• We had an hour of training and then the challenge match.
• Pleased with players who worked had throughout to record a win although some matches were very tight.
• We have still a lot of work to do before junior league but we needed matches to make any progress.
• Many thanks to our small band of supporters.

44th BB Sunday 4th November 2018

• Venue is Cardonald at 2pm, but please arrive for 1:30pm start
• Team A: Thomas, Ashton and Ross
• Team B: Michael, Paul and Bruce.
• Team captain Ashton.
• If you need Travel Directions – please see Peter’s email.

WOS Junior League Drumchapel HS 11th November 2018

• Could you make a payment of £12.00 to club account if you have not done so already please?
• Fixtures as follows:
  • 11th November 2018
  • 9th December 2018
  • 3rd February 2019
  • 17th March 2019
• Div1 Team: Achint, Luke and Jack D Brown.
• Div2 Teams:
  • Team A Robbie McKenzie and Diarmid
  • Team B Ellis, Ross and Ashton.
  • Team C Thomas, Jack Brown and Michael.

Friday club night

• Thanks to Robbie Maitland for organising Butterfly Skills on Friday night.
• Well done to Diarmid on completion of Gold Advance and Butterfly Skills programme – great achievement!
• Bobby not far away with Silver Advance.
• Ross also did well completing Silver Improver.

Training Camp

• Venue: JWSC, Hall 3 Saturday 27th October – 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Only Chris and Diarmid attended this camp.
• Hopefully Diarmid gave Chris some points 🙂

EKTTC Calendar

Club Calendar and events to put in your diary . More dates to follow.

Bribar Table Tennis

• Let me know if you would like to purchase TT equipment from Bribar or if you need advice just ask.
• Club kit – shirt and shorts cost £30.00 available in many sizes. Do you have suitable footwear for TT ? Do you need new rubbers ?
• https://bribartt.co.uk/

Club Meeting – Monday 5th November 2018

• Murray Owen 7pm.
• All welcome.
• Always looking for people to help us progress the club.

Thanks

• To Chris for supporting training camp.
• To Robbie McKenzie for support at Hamilton Grammar
• To Robbie,Chris, Gregor, Lauren, Bill, Keith, Euan and Brendan for support on Friday night
• To Robbie Maitland and Erin for support on Tuesday night.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone

North Ayrshire  Challenge Match

• Saturday 27th October 2018 at St.Matthews Academy Saltcoats at 11am
• Delighted with squad for North Ayrshire which is as follows :-
• Achint,Luke,Jack D Brown,
• Bobby,Robbie McKenzie
• Thomas and Cameron.
• I will confirm times with NA this week but plan to be at St.Matthew’s for 11-2/3pm.
• Address -St.Matthews Academy  Jacks Rd, Saltcoats KA21 5SH.
• Player’s to bring plenty to drink and eat.I know of one player who needs a lift if any others need a lift let me know a.s.a.p.
• Looking for coaches to support if you can assist let me know. Looking forward to it !!!!

Friday club night

• Thanks to Brendan for organising league ladder on Friday night.

• Next week myself and Bill will organise multiball while Robbie Maitland looks after Butterfly Skills.

44th BB Sunday

• 4th November 2018 Cardonald 2pm – please arrive for 1:30pm start

• Team A Thomas, Ashton and Ross
• Team B Michael, Paul and Bruce.
• Team captain: Ashton.

• Travel Directions – on Peter’s email.

Training Camp JWSC

• Hall 3 Saturday 27th October 1530 – 1730

• Chris has agreed to support a training camp on Saturday at JWSC for all club players -apart from those involved in challenge match.

• Please advise if you can attend.
• Looking for coaches to support Chris at camp.

Volunteers

Never underestimate your ability to make someone else’s life better – even if you never know it.

Club Captain

• Last chance for nominations for club captain. Anyone can nominate. Once we have all the nominees we will have a vote by club players.

• Nominees names required by Sunday 21st October

Wonderkid – Tomokazu-Harimoto

• 15 year old Mens World Ranking January 2018 No.11

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh0QRglzyQk

Bribar Table Tennis

• Let me know if you would like to purchase TT equipment from Bribar or if you need advice just ask.

• Club kit – shirt and shorts cost £30.00 available in many sizes. Do you have suitable footwear for TT ?  Do you need new rubbers ?

• https://bribartt.co.uk/

Club Meeting Monday 5th November 2018

• Murray Owen 7pm.
• All welcome.
• Always looking for people to help us progress the club.

Thanks

• To Chris for supporting new members.

• To Robbie and Chris for session on pushes and drives on Friday night

• To Robbie Maitland and Erin for support on Tuesday night.

• To Brendan, Chris, Euan, Jennie and Bill for support on Friday night.

Thanks for your support

Peter