News

Hi everyone,

Friday Club Night

• Thanks to Jennie,Robbie and Euan for organising Multiball and Butterfly Skills respectively on Friday night.
• Well done to the following players who completed their level of Butterfly Skills:
  • Gold Advance -Thomas Gray – thanks to Bobby Gray for terrific support.
  • Silver Advance -Robbie McKenzie, Jack D Brown – thanks to Euan for support.
  • Bronze Advance -Robbie McKenzie – thanks to Gregor for support.
  • Bronze Improver – John Watson – thanks to Brendan for support

Club App Launched

• Sign up to our the new EKTTC App
• Get it here: https://ektabletennis.beezer.com

First Aid Training Sunday 17th February 2019

• Delighted the following club members have completed a First Aid course
  • Lauren, Jennie, Bill, Keith, Achint and Ashton.
• 18 club members have now completed this course.

Welcome to New Members

• Welcome to Lucas Mann and John Watson who enjoyed their first club nights this week.
• Jennie Yang has been circulating club information and attending lunchtime classes at Williamwood High which encouraged John to give it a try.

Club Training Camp

• Date/Time: Saturday 23rd February 2019 between 1530-1730
• Venue: John Wright Sports Centre
• Cost: FREE
• Let me know if you plan to attend training camp
• Please respond- only two responses so far.

West of Scotland Junior League Banded Singles Closed

• Date/Time: Sunday 17th March 2019 – Time TBC
• Venue: Drumchapel High School, Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow G15 7SQ
• Only junior league players can enter this event.
• Closing date 10th March 2019 – see Peter for entry forms
• Players will only compete against players they played against in junior league division 2018/9 in a singles event.

WOS Training Camp

• Date/Time: Sunday 24th February between 1000-1500
• Venue: Drumchapel High School, Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow G15 7SQ
• Let me know if you plan to attend this camp.
• Closing date 18th February 2019
• Cost £7.00.

EK Shield Competition

• Date/Time: Saturday 23rd March 2019 between 1330-1800
• Venue: John Wright Sports Centre
• Entry Form here
• Closing Date for Entries: 15th March 2019
• Please return all shields from last year event.

EK Schools Table Tennis Clubs

• We have confirmed after school clubs will now start next week at Calderglen HS and Duncanrig HS.
• We aim to have St. Andrew’s & St. Bride’s HS club setup in the coming weeks.

Club Kit Shirts

• Previously only available to WOS junior league players.
• Now available to all club members
• Cost £15.00.

 

 

 

 

 

EKTTC Calendar

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

Thanks

• To Erin and Bobby Gray for support on Tuesday club night.
• To Bill, Brendan, Robbie, Gregor, Euan and Jennie for support on Friday night

Thanks for your support

Peter

We are excited to launch the EKTTC App!

Welcome to your new mobile, one-stop shop for all things Table Tennis in East Kilbride & South Lanarkshire from the comfort of your own phone. Another first, as far as we can tell, for East Kilbride Table Tennis Club!

• All the important info you need about the Club & its coaching team
• Instant access to the Club Diary
• Up to minute Notifications and Messages about the Club, Club nights & events
• All the latest news
• FAQs
• For Members, a Members Only area.
• For Coaches, a shared space packed full of Coaching Resources, Videos and Session Plans
• Access to all the Club’s digital & social media platforms (web/facebook/twitter)

It’s easy to access. Simply click this link or type ektabletennis.beezer.com into your mobile browser and follow the on-screen instructions to accept Notifications and to Add to your Home Screen. There is no need to go to the Apple or Play Stores to install it.

You will also see a Sign Up option asking for your email address and a password. Just complete that, with a memorable password of your own choosing, and if you are a member, you will get access to the Members Only area of the App.

We hope you enjoy it!

Give us your feedback if you want something added or changed.

 

Hi Everyone,

Friday Club Night

• Thanks to Chris for organising topspin and blocking on Friday night.

Tuesday Club Night

• Well done to all players who completed Butterfly skills on Tuesday night.
  • Jack D Brown – Advance Bronze.
  • Cameron, Thomas and Ellis – Advance Silver.

First Aid Training

• Venue: Alistair McCoist Complex
• Date & Time: Sunday 17th February 2019 between 1000 & 1430
• All participants should arrive for 0945 no later and bring along lunch and a drink – tea and coffee will be provided.
• The following club members have agreed to attend -Lauren, Jennie, Bill, Keith, Achint and Ashton.

Club Training Camp

• Venue: JWSC
• Date & Time: Saturday 23rd February 2019 between 1530 & 1730
• IT’S FREE
• Let me know if you plan to attend training camp – please respond directly to Peter.

West of Scotland Junior League Banded Singles Closed Competition

• Date & Time: Sunday 17th March 2019; Time TBC
• Only junior league players can enter this event.
• Closing date: 10th March 2019
• Please see Peter for entry forms.
• Players will only compete against same players they played against in junior league 2018/9 in a singles event.

WOS Training Camp

• Venue: Drumchapel High School
• Date & Time: Sunday 24th February between 1000 & 1500
• Let Peter know if you plan to attend this camp.
• Closing date: 18th February 2019
• Cost £7.00

Club Competition – EK Shield

• Venue: JWSC
• Date & Time: 23rd March 2019 between 1330 & 1800
• Follow the link to download the Entry Form.
• Closing date: 15th March 2019
• Can all 2018 Shield Winners return them to Peter at the earliest opportunity please?

Club Kit Shirts

 

 

EKTTC Calendar

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

Thanks

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

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

WOS Junior League Sunday 3rd February 2018 – final league matches

• Div 1 EK A and EK B finished 4th and 7th respectively
  • EK A team won a match as North Ayrshire B failed to attend and lost a match.
  • EK B team won a match as North Ayrshire B failed to attend and lost a match.
  • Delighted that players have competed in a challenging league.
  • The EK B team should not have been placed in this Division but not surprisingly their attitude has been great.
  • Division 1 – League Standings
• Div 2 EK C finished in 2nd position
  • EK C won both matches.
  • Well done to all players and also Ashton who competed for EK C in first match yesterday.
  • Pleased that the players produced two good wins but they had to play well to do so.
  • Division 2 – League Standings
• Div 3 EK D finished in 4th position
  • EK D won a match and drew a match.Considering both Michael and Bruce had little experience at start of league they have done so well.
  • Players continue to improve growing in confidence but need to continue to work on their game.
  • Division 3 – League Standings
  • Disappointed that 3 out of our 4 teams missed out on a match today because we had a no show from two teams.
  • Thanks to parents for their support yesterday.
  • Next WOS Junior League event is Sunday 17th of March which is a singles event for each division.

Ladder

• Thanks to Brendan for organising and players for another night of competition.

Test Bats

• The club have now been put in place new test bats and are now available for coaches and players to use.

EKTTC Calendar

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

Finally

• Ma Long vs Tomokazu Harimoto | 2018 Japan Open Highlights
• The wee man is amazing.

Thanks

• To Erin and Robbie Maitland for support on Tuesday club night.
• To Paul’s Grandad who helped and supported the coaches on Tuesday night.
• To Robbie Maitland and Chris for support at Junior League on Sunday

Thanks for your support

Peter

Starting positions:

Hi Everyone,

WOS Junior League – Sunday 3rd February 2019

• Venue: Drumchapel High School 340 Kinfauns Drive Glasgow G15 7SQ
• http://www.drumchapelhigh.glasgow.sch.uk/
• Players must arrive on time – 1030am to prepare for matches.
• Remember club kit (shirt and shorts) and plenty to eat and drink.
• Any problems let me know.
• League positions so far –
• https://www.tabletennis365.com/WestofScotland/Fixtures/Junior_2018-19/All_Divisions

Coaches Meeting – Monday 21st January 2019

• Venue: Murray Owen at 7pm
• Thanks to Chris for organising meeting and all the coaches for their input.
• Plans in place for next few months which will involve our new coaches

Test Bats

• The club has decided to purchase 4 bats which will have different grades of rubbers on each side.
• This will help coaches understand the different types of rubbers available and the benefits.
• The club players will also have the opportunity to try out bats if planning to buy new rubbers for their own bats.
• Great idea from Bill.

EKTTC Calendar

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

Thanks

• To Erin and Lauren for support on video analysis at Tuesday club night.
• To Paul’s grandad who help support the coaches on Tuesday night.

Finally – check these out:

• https://twitter.com/thesportsman/status/1084860674075963392?s=21
• https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/video-4-killer-serves-to-destroy-your-opponents-with-craig-bryant/

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

Club Annual General Meeting – Friday 18th January 2019

• Venue: JWSC
• Many thanks to everyone who came along to support our club AGM.
• Good Luck to Luke Jackson in his role as club captain.

First Aid Course – Saturday 19th January 2019

• Venue: JWSC
• Delighted we have 7 additional first aiders at our club.
• A very important life skill as well as an asset to the club.
• Many thanks to Coaches Erin Shepherd, Jack Regan, Gregor Stewart.
• And to Club players Jack D Brown, Robbie McKenzie, Luke Jackson and Ellis Keogh.

Coaches Meeting – Monday 21st January 2019

• Venue: Murray Owen Centre at 7pm.
• Lots to discuss and plans to put in place.

WOS Junior League – Sunday 3rd February 2019

• Venue: Drumchapel High School, 340 Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow G15 7SQ
• Venue info: 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

EKTTC Calendar

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

Thanks

• To Erin and Jack Regan for support at Tuesday club night.

Thanks for your support.

Peter

Hi there,

West of Scotland Schools Sunday 13th January Drumchapel HS

• Luke competed well at the schools U16 event playing against two very good opponents and losing out to both.
• Unfortunately because of a disappointing turnout that was all the matches that Luke had on the day.

Stephen Gertsen National Coach Friday 11 January

• Delighted with Stephen Gertsen session and talk on nutrition on Friday night.
• Thanks to all players and coaches for their support on the night.

Club AGM

• We would like to encourage as many club players,coaches and parents to attend our club AGM at JWSC Hall 3 Friday 18th January 2019 at 7pm.
• This meeting will only last 1 hour – guaranteed.
• More information on our club website www.ektabletennis.com
• The Friday night club will start immediately after the meeting.

First Aid Course Saturday 19th January 2019 JWSC

• Great to see coaches and players keen to do a First Aid course this coming Saturday.
• Coaches: Erin Shepherd, Jack Regan and Gregor Stewart.
• Club Players: Jack D Brown, Robbie McKenzie, Luke Jackson and Ellis Keogh.
• All candidates must arrive at JWSC reception for 945am prompt.
• We may have another opportunity soon for other club members to do this course.If your interested let me know.

Club Committee Meeting Monday 7th January 2019 Murray Owen 7pm

• Thanks to all who attended our club meeting.

EKTTC Calendar

Club events and dates to put in your diary .

Thanks

• To Erin for support at Tuesday club night.

Finally – Ball Placement

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imvLtUY3Pck – Timo Ball backhand attack.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9E6UoAotI – Jan-Ove Waldner – Magic Shots (The Mozart)

Thanks for your support

Peter

Happy New Year !!!!

Club Training Nights

• The Friday club nights restarted on Friday 4th January 2019.
• The Tuesday club nights restart on Tuesday 8th January 2019.

Butterfly Skills

• Well done to Bobby Gray who completed Gold Advanced – the final stage of Butterfly Skills.
• Also to Jack Brown and Michael Egan who completed Silver Improver and finally Michael, Paul, Francis and Bruce on completion of Bronze Improver.
• Many thanks to all coaches for support.
• Full list of achievements here.

Stephen Gertsen National Coach Friday 11 January 2019

• Stephen will revisit club on Friday 11th January.
• Players should arrive for prompt start at 7pm.

Club Committee Meeting

• Monday 7th January 2019 at Murray Owen Centre – 7pm.
• All welcome to attend.

Club Annual General Meeting

• We would ask all club players and parents to attend the club’s AGM on Friday 18th January 2019 at 7pm in John Wright Sports Centre, Hall 3.
• A draft Agenda can be found here.
• The Club Training night will take place following the AGM finishing at 9:30pm.

EKTTC Calendar

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

WOS School Qualifiers Sunday 13th January 2018 – 10am start

• Please let Peter know if you plan to attend this event.
• Follow the link for the Entry Form.