News

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

Happy New Year and I hope you have enjoyed your break and are good to go.

Friday Club Night
– Club night restarts this coming Friday night 6pm-9pm
– Looking forward to seeing you there.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– 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)
– If you would like to add shorts to any of the above, get in touch.

Finally
– Too scared to attack? Why you must punish the weak push
– How to do an EVIL attacking push (with Craig Bryant)
– A simple tactic to beat a push-blocker

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Great turnout on Friday thanks to Brendan, Chris and Keith for their support.
– Welcome back to Scott and family.
– Have a great Christmas from all at EKTTC.
– We have had a very busy year and a great response from everyone . 🙏
– Please note we will restart 10th January 2025.

Pop in & Play – Holiday Opening dates/times
– Friday 27th December 11-2pm
– Monday 30th December 11-2pm
– Friday 3rd January 2025 11-2pm

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– 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)
– If you would like to add shorts to any of the above, get in touch.

Finally
– Give the TT Quiz a try, while eating a mince pie 😝

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Next week we will have the return of Parents Challenge.
– Our juniors get the opportunity to play their parents at singles, doubles, Brazil, top table etc at one end of hall.
– Looking forward to it !!!
– Thanks to Brendan, John W, Keith and Euan for their support.
– Please note final club night this year will be 20th December and we restart on 10th January 2025

WOSTTL
– EKTTC Teams A,B ( Div 3 ) & C ( Div 4).
– Follow the progress of our teams

WOS Junior League Sunday 1st December at St Matthew’s Academy Saltcoats
– Division 1- Andrew, Peter, Kacper.
– Division 2- Oscar, Euan, Lucas.
– Division 3- Tudor, Oliver, Caiden.

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– 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)
– If you would like to add shorts to any of the above, get in touch.

Finally
– Kids play table tennis !!!
– Five year old twins – practicing

Thanks

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Great buzz about the hall.🙏
– Well done to our juniors on meeting the challenge on Friday night.
– Thanks to Chris, Robbie, Tommy Mc, Gary and Evy for their support.

WOSTTL
– EKTTC Teams A,B ( Div 3 ) & C ( Div 4).
– Follow the progress of our teams
– Divisional Cup match EK A v EK B at Pop in & Play on 2nd December 730pm

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play – will return in January 2025
– Thanks to John W, Keith and Chris for their support with junior training these past 3 months.

WOS Junior League Sunday 1st December at St Matthew’s Academy, Saltcoats
– Division 1- Andrew, Peter, Kacper.
– Division 2- Oscar, Euan, Lucas.
– Division 3- Tudor, Oliver, Caiden.
– Good to see our young squad playing at the Junior league today some competing in their first event for the very first time.
– I’m so pleased that many of these young players stepped up to the challenge not really knowing what to expect.
– The players will benefit from the experience and I’m sure they will look to improve before their next matches.
– A big thanks to John W and great support from the parents, although in their case it may not having been such a relaxing afternoon.😁🙏

Pop in & Play
– Pop in & Play will welcome it’s 8,500th visitor tomorrow – amazing 👏👏👏

Club Shirts
– I have a range of sizes (see below).
– 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)
– If you would like to add shorts to any of the above get in touch.

Finally
– The footballers challenge – Return My Serve – L .Pitchford

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Even with the threat of Storm Bert we still had more than a full house – great to see everyone enjoying the space. 🏓🏓🏓
– Thanks to Keith, Brendan, Tommy Mc, Andrew and Euan McL for their support.

Alistair McCoist Complex
– Please note the complex will close on Sunday 22nd December and will reopen on Saturday 4th January.
– Final club night this year is 20th December and we will restart on 10th January 2025.

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 26th November 6:30pm-8pm
– Last training night session on Tuesday 29th November 6:30pm-8pm for our juniors this year.
– Thanks to John W and Keith for their support last Tuesday night.

WOS Junior League at Stewarton
– Sunday 1st December 2024 11am – 4pm (2 team matches) at Rose Reilly SC, Stewarton
– Please bring along plenty to eat and drink – no football tops (club shirts still available £15.00)
– Players should arrive for practice at 1030am.
– Division 1- Andrew, Peter, Kacper
– Division 2- Oscar, Euan, Lucas
– Division 3- Tudor, Oliver, Caiden

Finally
– How to teach young kids to play table tennis
– 4 mistakes to avoid with arm on Forehand
– How to improve table tennis footwork

Thanks for your support

Peter