News

Friday Club Night 

Thanks to John W, Keith, Tommy N, and Tommy McG for their support. 

Club Captain 

Thanks to Andrew Crighton who recently gained his UKCC Level 1 has now agreed to be our club captain.

EKTTC Juniors

Thanks to John W for taking Junior training on Tuesday night in my absence. Next training session will be taken by Chris on Saturday 17th May 10:00 at PI&P.

Final Junior League fixtures took place last Sunday at Stewarton with some mixed results but happy that many of the juniors have been able to compete and will have gained confidence and experience from being involved with this event.

Club Board Meeting

Club Board Meeting Tuesday, May 6^th 2025 From 7pm

Venue- REGUS East Kilbride, rear door entrance. Orbital House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5PR

Summer Training Camps

Finally

How good will this little girl be in the future

Thanks for your support.

Peter

WOSTTL
– Congratulations to EKTTC A (Subith, Samuel, Lee and Pawel ) who won promotion on Monday night to Division 2 beating GW/South 5-0 in a play off match👏
– EKTTC will now have two teams EKTTC A & B in WOSTTL Division 2 next season 🏓🏓🏓
– Good luck to EKTTC C who face GW/South E away in play offs on Thursday 24th April.

Friday Club Night
– Welcome to Kyle.
– Please note club night cancelled on Friday 18th April
– Thanks to Brendan, Keith, Tommy N, and Pawel for their support.

Pop in & Play
– Please note Pop in & Play closed on Friday 18th April

Club Sponsorship
– A big thanks to Tommy Nevin who has very generously agreed to continue to sponsor our club shirts for next season.🙏

EKTTC Juniors
– Junior training on Tuesday 15th April 1830 -2000 at Pop in & Play.
– Final Junior League fixtures on Sunday 27th April 11am – 4pm (2 team matches) at St Matthews Academy, Saltcoats

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– 4 tips to return nasty serves
– Can I Beat Europe’s Best 12-Year-Old?

Thanks for your support.

Peter

Apologies for the delayed post….

WOSTTL
– Congratulations to EKTTC B (Euan, Robbie, Gary and Huy) who won WOS Table Tennis League Division 3.
– They beat Glasgow South D 8-1 to clinch the title by one point from EKTTC A.
– Both teams tied on 94 points going into final matches which was a fascinating finish to the end of season.
– EKTTC A had won their final match against Brunswick B 7-2 before EKTTC B played having to go one better.
– EKTTC B completed two title wins in successive seasons . 👏🏆
– Despite missing out on the title EKTTC A (Subith, Samuel, Lee and Pawel) did win the Divisional Cup beating Nomads B 3-5 away from home. 👏🏆
– Division 3 final standings
– Division 4 final standings
– Good luck to EKTTC A and EKTTC C who now face play offs.
– EKTTC A will try and step up to Div 2 and EKTTC C retain their place in Div 4.

Friday Club Night
– Well done to young Oliver who completed all 3 stages ( Bronze, Silver and Gold ) of Butterfly Skills Improver Level in one night
– Thanks to Brendan, Chris, Keith, Euan, Robbie and Gary for their support.

EKTTC Juniors
– Please note Junior training on Tuesday 8th April 1830 -2000 at Pop in & Play.
– Mixed results for Kacper and Oscar at U15 Assessments at Bathgate today.
– At stage 1 Kacper had a slow start in first group finishing 3rd. In stage 2 Kacper went onto win 5 out of 6 matches to win group.
– At stage 1 Oscar had one win and one loss. In stage 2 Oscar competed well but just missed out on winning more matches.
– However the positives for both players are they are gaining good experience at this level.
– Thanks to Lynn and Grzegorz for update.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– If I don’t have your size, please just let me know.
– Cost of shirts £15.00.
– Men/Juniors (Navy & Lime only)
– TO FIT XXS (32), XS (34), S (36), M (38), L (40), XL (42)
– Ladies/Girls (Black/Green only)
– TO FIT S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14)
– Only 4 shirts available in the following sizes, first come first served:
– 1 x XS Squadra (light blue)
– 2 x XS & 1 x XXS Cuneo (navy blue)

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Want to improve fast – start with these 10 tips

Thanks for your support

Peter

WOSTTL
– This week is the climax of the West Of Scotland Table Tennis Senior League season and we have two EK teams tied on 94 points at the top of Div 3!
– Both teams have home matches at Pop in & Play this week EK A play on Monday night against Brunswick B (3rd) and on Thursday night EK B play against GW South D (4th).
– The team who wins the most points will be promoted and the other will go forward to a play off tie for a place in Division 2.
– A difficult one to call but a fantastic end to the season for both teams.
– Good luck to all.
– In Div 4 EK C look likely to go into a play off tie with their final match away to league leaders North Ayrshire C
– Hopefully our C team will be able to secure their place in Div 4 this season in the coming weeks.🤞
– EK A also have a Divisional Cup Final too come – away to Nomads B.
– Monitor the progress of our WOS senior league teams EK A & EK B Div 3 & EK C Div 4
– If you would like to go and see any of the matches let me know.

Friday Club Night
– Welcome to Lewis.
– Thanks to Brendan, Keith, Alan and Andrew for their support.

EKTTC Juniors
– Please note Junior training on Tuesday 25th March 2025 1830 -2000 at Pop in & Play.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– If I don’t have your size, please just let me know.
– Cost of shirts £15.00.
– Men/Juniors (Navy & Lime only)
– TO FIT XXS (32), XS (34), S (36), M (38), L (40), XL (42)
– Ladies/Girls (Black/Green only)
– TO FIT S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14)
– Only 4 shirts available in the following sizes, first come first served:
– 1 x XS Squadra (light blue)
– 2 x XS & 1 x XXS Cuneo (navy blue)

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Backhand Flick
– Fast Long Serve

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Normal service resumes on Friday 21st March at AMC 6pm start.
– Hope to see you there.

WOSTTL
– Monitor the progress of our WOS senior league teams EK A & EK B Div 3 & EK C Div 4

EKTTC Juniors
– WOS Junior League at Stewarton on Sunday 16th March .
– EKTTC A Div 1 played two matches and competed well.
– The first match finished 3-3 against Glasgow South.
– Peter winning 2 matches and Kacper winning 1 match.
– The second match was more of a challenge against Drumchapel.
– Both players pushed their opponents very close but didn’t manage to win any matches despite playing well.
– EKTTC B Div 2 both matches were very different in terms of opposition and performances.
– The first match against Glasgow South finished a draw and could have gone either way.
– The second match was a comfortable 5 -1 against Dunlop TTC. Individual matches were probably closer than the overall scoreline suggests.
– We have one more day to go at WOS Junior league on Sunday 27th April 2025 1100 – 4pm St Matthew’s Academy Saltcoats
– Please note Junior training on Tuesday 18th & 25th March 2025 1830 -2000 at Pop in & Play.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– If I don’t have your size, please just let me know.
– Cost of shirts £15.00.
– Men/Juniors (Navy & Lime only)
– TO FIT XXS (32), XS (34), S (36), M (38), L (40), XL (42)
– Ladies/Girls (Black/Green only)
– TO FIT S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14)
– Only 4 shirts available in the following sizes, first come first served:
– 1 x XS Squadra (light blue)
– 2 x XS & 1 x XXS Cuneo (navy blue)

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– What is the most effective way of winning points in table tennis
– How to improve Your Consistency
– How to read spin like a Pro

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Please note our club night is cancelled on Friday night due to an Archery event at Alistair McCoist Complex.
– Thanks to Brendan, Bill, Tommy McG and Andrew for their support last Friday night.

WOSTTL
– Monitor the progress of our WOS senior league teams EK A & EK B Div 3 & EK C Div 4

EKTTC Juniors
– Well done to Kacper and Oscar for recently going along to WOS Open which was a difficult challenge but one from which they will learn from going forward.
– Peter Hinds also attended the Senior National Schools event last weekend in which he competed well and hopefully he will benefit from that experience.
– Thanks to Chris, Pawel, JohnW and Bill for their 1-2-1 support with Peter leading up to this event.
– Please note Junior training on Friday 14th March ,Tuesday 18th & 25th March 2025 1830 -2000 at Pop in & Play.
– Thanks to JohnW, Pawel and Keith for their support on Tuesday 11th March.

WOS Junior League Sunday 16th March 2025
– Please note the next Junior League matches will be on Sunday 16th Match at Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Stewarton start 1030am. (3 matches)
– Players should arrive for 1000am.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– If I don’t have your size, please just let me know.
– Cost of shirts £15.00.
– Men/Juniors (Navy & Lime only)
– TO FIT XXS (32), XS (34), S (36), M (38), L (40), XL (42)
– Ladies/Girls (Black/Green only)
– TO FIT S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14)
– Only 4 shirts available in the following sizes, first come first served:
– 1 x XS Squadra (light blue)
– 2 x XS & 1 x XXS Cuneo (navy blue)

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Blocking
– Strategy for returning serve

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club AGM 2025
– Thanks to everyone for their attendance at our Club AGM and in particular, Tommy Nevin for his hospitality.
– We need support and if you think you can help in anyway let us know.
– No previous experience required.

UKCC Level 2 Coaches
– Congratulations to Chris and Robbie who have successfully completed their UKCC Level 2 course today.👏👏👏
– Both have worked really hard to achieve this certificate and they would like to thank everyone at the club for their support over the past few months.

Friday Club Night
– 🏓Please note our club night on Friday 14th March will be cancelled due to an event at AMC🏓
– Many Thanks to juniors Euan, Kacper, Lucas, Oscar and seniors, Brendan and Tommy McG for their support.
– Welcome to young Carson.

Senior Schools National Table Tennis Event Bathgate Academy Sunday 9th March
– Good Luck to our club member Peter Hinds who competes at the National Schools Event next Sunday.
– Having qualified as one of the top 4 in the WOS Schools Qualifier.
– Good Luck Peter.

WOSTTL
– Monitor the progress of our WOS senior league teams EK A & EK B Div 3 & EK C Div 4

EKTTC Junior Training
– Please note Junior training on Tuesday 4th & 11th March 2025 1830 -2000.
– Thanks to John W, Keith and Pawel for their support last Tuesday night.

WOS Junior League Sunday 16th March 2025
– Please note the next Junior League matches will be on Sunday 16th Match at Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Stewarton – start 10:30am. (3 matches)

Under 11s and Under 15s Assessment tournament
– When/where: Sunday, Apr 6th, 2025 at Bathgate Academy
– Entries will close on 2nd April or when full.
– Full refunds can be processed up to 10 days before if you want to save your space.
– This is a great event for new players, as everyone is guaranteed lots of games.
– You can find more information and enter on StadiumTT.
– Please let me know if you plan to attend.

Bryant & Gertsen Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2025
– Save the dates 5th & 6th July for Bryant and Gertsen training camps at North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club Saltcoats.
– Booking details to follow over the next few months.
– Check their Facebook page for more info.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– If I don’t have your size, please just let me know.
– Cost of shirts £15.00.
– Men/Juniors (Navy & Lime only)
– TO FIT XXS (32), XS (34), S (36), M (38), L (40), XL (42)
– Ladies/Girls (Black/Green only)
– TO FIT S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14)
– Only 4 shirts available in the following sizes, first come first served:
– 1 x XS Squadra (light blue)
– 2 x XS & 1 x XXS Cuneo (navy blue)

Finally
– The Brick Wall !!!

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone.

Club AGM 2025
– Date: Monday, February 24th 2025 Time- From 7pm
– Venue: REGUS East Kilbride, rear door entrance. Orbital House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5PR
– If you plan to come along let me know.

Friday Club Night
– Well done Robbie on completion of his final planned session before both him and Chris participate in the final day of UKCC Level 2 course next weekend.
– Good luck Chris and Robbie.
– We welcomed a new member, Jennifer.
– Many Thanks to juniors Euan, Kacper, Lucas and seniors Brendan, Tommy McG, Chris, and Grzegorz for their support.

WOSTTL
– Monitor the progress of our WOS senior league teams EK A & EK B Div 3 & EK C Div 4

EKTTC Junior Training
– Please note Junior training on Tuesday 25th February 2025, 1830 -2000.
– Thanks to John W for his support last Tuesday.

Dunlop TTC Event
– Well done to Lynn who won the ladies event at Dunlop Club Championship last Wednesday night.
– Two groups of 4 players.
– Top two players of each group played the semi-final and Lynn got to final and won it! 🏆👏

WOS Junior League Sunday 16th March 2025
– Please note the next Junior League matches will be on Sunday 16th Match at Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Stewarton – start 10:30am. (3 matches)

Under 11s and Under 15s Assessment tournament
– When/where: Sunday, Apr 6th, 2025 at Bathgate Academy
– Entries will close on 2nd April or when full.
– Full refunds can be processed up to 10 days before if you want to save your space.
– This is a great event for new players, as everyone is guaranteed lots of games.
– You can find more information and enter on StadiumTT.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– If I don’t have your size, please just let me know.
– Cost of shirts £15.00.
– Men/Juniors (Navy & Lime only)
– TO FIT XXS (32), XS (34), S (36), M (38), L (40), XL (42)
– Ladies/Girls (Black/Green only)
– TO FIT S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14)
– Only 4 shirts available in the following sizes, first come first served:
– 1 x XS Squadra (light blue)
– 2 x XS & 1 x XXS Cuneo (navy blue)

Finally
– Antonio & Andy
– Easiest way to win a point 🤔

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club AGM 2025
Date: Monday, February 24th 2025
Time: From 7pm
Venue: REGUS East Kilbride, rear door entrance.
Orbital House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5PR
– If you plan to come along let me know.

Friday Club Night
– Well done Robbie on completion of another planned session.
– Many thanks to Brendan, Tommy McG, Pawel, Gordon, Alan and Grzegorz for their support.

Pop in & Play – Under Threat?
– Our initial 2 year lease with the current landlord runs until end of March 2025 and then operates on a 30 day notice period thereafter.
– We only learned of the the timetable for South Lanarkshire Council to take vacant possession by the end of 2025 in the last 2 weeks.
– Discussions are ongoing and we remain positive that we will have an alternative unit going forward.
– I’ll keep you posted.

WOSTTL
– Monitor the progress of our WOS senior league teams.
– EK A & EK B Div 3.
– EK C Div 4

EKTTC Junior Training
– Please note Junior training will take place on Tuesday 18th & 25th February 2025 from 1830 to 2000.
– Thanks to Chris and John W for taking the junior training on Saturday at Pop in & Play

South Lanarkshire College – students
– This week we completed a 4 week session at Pop in & Play for students at South Lanarkshire College
– The students enjoyed learning new skills having never played table tennis before.
– Many thanks to David and Fraser for their support.

Under 11s and Under 15s Assessment tournament
– When: & where: Sunday, Apr 6th, 2025 at Bathgate Academy.
– Entries will close on 2nd April or when full.
– Full refunds can be processed up to 10 days before if you want to save your space.
– This is a great event for new players, as everyone is guaranteed lots of games.
– You can find more information and enter on StadiumTT.

West of Scotland Open Inverclyde
– When & where: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March 2025 at the sportscotland National Sports Training Centre, Inverclyde.
– Entry now available – enter and pay via this form

Finally
– Improve Faster
– Number 1 reason intermediate players don’t improve

Thanks for your support

Peter