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Club News – 17th Nov 2024

by bfekttc

Apologies for the late posting of this Newsletter 😦

Friday Club Night
– New club night format went well on first showing and feedback was good.
– Well done to our new coaches once again.👏
– Thanks to John W, Keith, Tommy N, Andrew and Euan McL for their support.

WOSTTL
– The WOS league season is now well under way and with divisional cup matches starting in coming week’s it’s good to see the teams making progress.
– See here for further information
– EK A and EK B are 1st and 2nd in 3rd division
– EK C who introduced 4 new players this season are middle table
– 1st round of Div 3 Divisional Cup EK A v EK B Monday 2nd December should be a cracker.
– 1st round of Div 4 Divisional Cup Drumchapel C v EK C 2nd December will be a difficult away tie.
– Let us know if you would like to go and watch any of home fixtures in the league.

Primary School Event
– Thanks to John Wilson for his support on Saturday 17th November at Bathgate Academy for the annual Primary School competition.
– A very well organised event consisted of 48 boys and 16 girls.
– Our club was represented by two players who were competing for the first time – Tudor and Peter.
– Tudor just (aged 8), having only been at the club a few months, performed really well.
– Although Tudor never won a match his temperament and attitude throughout was great.
– He played some great stuff at times.
– Tudor has great potential and will have learned from this experience.
– Peter (aged 11), played 8 matches – winning 6 and losing two matches.
– In at least 3 matches Peter found himself down 1-2 in a best of 5 games and he came back to win 3-2.
– He is very competitive and for his first event he did exceptionally well reaching the Consolation semi-final.
– Yes, he needs to improve his skills but like Tudor, he also has great potential.
– Both could not have picked a better event to play their first competitive matches.
– Well done Peter and Tudor.

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

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 19th November 6:30 – 8pm
– Training this Tuesday night at Pop in & Play.
– Thanks to John W and Keith for their support last Tuesday night – great turnout.

Bribar Table Tennis
If you would like to order any table tennis equipment for Xmas, let me know a.s.a.p.

Finally
– 10 Tips To Become A Better Table Tennis Player Quickly

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 10th Nov 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– We will now be going forward with a restructure to the Friday club night.
– There are three groups as I see it:
1) Adults who are not looking for support/coaching – this group will be supported John W and others.
2) Adults to who are looking for support/coaching – supported by club coaches
3) Juniors who require coaching – supported by club coaches.
– Happy to discuss and if you think you can help in any way, let us know.
– We also plan to add to existing tables.
– We are trying our best to support everyone at the club but we need support at times and we’ll never always get it right.
– Thanks to Brendan, Lynn, Tommy N, David and Euan for their support.
– Welcome to Louise, Allan and Lucas.

Alistair McCoist Complex
– Please note the complex will close on Sunday 22nd December and reopens on Saturday 4th January.
– Final club night this year is 13th December and we restart on 10th January 2025

Club Committee & Board
– We would like to thank Kirsty Melarkey who has decide to move on in her role as club parent representative.
– We really appreciate her commitment and support over the past few years 🙏

Scottish Parkinson’s contingent shine in France
– Great achievement by this group at the world’s.
– Read here.

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 12th November 1000 – 1130
– Thanks to Chris for taking the session and John W,for his support on Saturday.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end November:
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 12th Nov, 19th Nov & 26th Nov

Dates for your diary 2025
– Plan ahead: don’t leave it to last minute to avoid disappointment
– January 4/5: Edinburgh Open, Bathgate Academy
– January 27/28: North Ayrshire Open, St Matthews Academy, Saltcoats (Entries close on the 15th January)
– February 2: Edinburgh Banded, Bathgate Academy
– February 3: National Primary Schools Championships, Bathgate Academy (Entries close on 26th January)
– February 4: Scottish National League Day 3, St Matthews Academy, Saltcoats (NB Divisions 1,4,6 only)
– March 2: Senior National Championships, Inverclyde National Sports Centre, Largs
– March 3: Junior, Cadet National Championships, Inverclyde National Sports Centre, Largs (entry forms available early January 2024)
– March 9: Scottish National League Day 3, Bathgate Academy (NB Divisions 2,3,5 only)
– March 31: National Secondary Schools Championships, Bathgate Academy (entry forms available January 2024)
– April 6: U11 & U15 Assessment, Bathgate Academy

Bribar Table Tennis
– If you would like to order any table tennis equipment for Xmas let me know a.s.a.p.

Finally
– Biggest error when returning sidespin serves (how to fix)

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 2nd Nov 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– Delighted with how things are coming together at our club night.
– Hopefully our club members are happy to see things progressing.
– For the next four club nights we will have our new coaches looking to support our club members.
– Welcome to Andy.
– Thanks to John W, Keith, Tommy Mc, Tommy N and Gordon for their support.

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Saturday 9th November 1000 – 1130
– Thanks to John W, Keith and Pawel for their support last Tuesday night.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end November:
– Saturday (10:00-11:30): 9th Nov
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 12th Nov, 19th Nov & 26th Nov

Club Shirts
– Need to buy a new shirt for Xmas?
– 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.

Bribar Table Tennis
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– The Sensational Lebrun Bros – amazing!
– Felix Leburn – penholder -Training
– Battle of Brothers || Felix Lebrun vs Alexis Lebrun | WTT Champions Montpellier
– Felix Lebrun | Road to Victory | WTT Champions Montpellier

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 27th Oct 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– Great to see a full house.👏
– We have a lot more tables to set up and dismantle on a Friday club night.
– While we always appreciate your help when setting up the hall if you are unsure about setting up or dismantling tables for your own safety it’s best to leave it.
– Many of the tables look the same but unfortunately they are all slightly different.
– We would rather take more time, than see someone injured.
– Thanks to Brendan, John W, Chris and Keith for their support.

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 29th October 1830 – 2000
– Last training session for this month.
– Thanks to John W, Keith and Pawel for their support last Tuesday night.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end November:
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 29th Oct, 12th Nov, 19th Nov & 26th Nov
– Saturday (10:00-11:30): 9th Nov

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.

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– The Tables
– Beating everyone at The Tables?
– Street Table Tennis Cologne
– Street Table Tennis China

Thanks

Peter

Club News – 20th Oct 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– We now have 14 tables in place and the full hall available for use.
– Should we consider using the curtain to split the hall and make better use of barriers?
– Thanks to John W, Keith and Brendan for their support.

UKCC Level 1 Course (Table Tennis Coaching Course) at Pop in & Play on Sunday 20th October Stage 2
– Congratulations to Alia, Lynn, Andrew, David, John W, Pawel, Tommy N on passing the Level 1 course.
– All the hard work over the past few weeks has paid off.
– Thanks to Chris for his help and support along with everyone at the club who made this possible.
– We look forward to seeing the benefit of having 7 more coaches at the club supporting existing coaches with new thoughts and fresh ideas to help our club members improve their game.
– The club has invested time and money to make this happen and I’m certain we will reap the rewards.

WOSTTL
– I would like to see a couple of our younger/adult players attending practice sessions with our WOSTTL senior players if possible.
– We have limited opportunity for them to gain a good level of practice and looking forward the league seems to be the best option for them to compete.

EKTTC Junior Training Session at Pop in & Play
– 15th October session: Thanks to Keith and Lynn for their support. Well done Tudor.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end October:
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 22nd Oct & 29th Oct

Scottish Primary Schools Table Tennis Championships 2024-25 – Saturday 16 November 2024 at 10am | Bathgate Academy
– Please advise eligible players in your League / Club that entries for the Scottish Primary Schools Table Tennis Championships 2024-25 are now open via this short online form.
– The form can be accessed using any internet connected device, no account required.
– The entry fee payment process is incorporated into the form.
– Tournament Regulations:
– Entries must be submitted by 9am, Friday 1st November.
– Late entries will not be accepted.
– Competitors must be under 12 years of age on 1st September 2024.
– Competitors NEED NOT be at Primary School if they meet the age restriction.
– Shorts and dark top to be worn – No football tops allowed.
– The top four boys and top four girls may be invited to represent Scotland at the primary school international championships.

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.

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Never Long Serve to Advanced Players
– Crossover

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 13th Oct 2024

by bfekttc

Firstly, apologies for the late posting of this article!

Friday Club Night
– Delighted to see the full tables on what I thought might be a quiet night with the school holidays starting.
– We also welcomed Liz to our club night.
– We now have 14 tables in place.
– Next week will have the full hall.
– Thanks to Keith and Bill for their support.
– Well done Pawel and Andrew.

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

EKTTC Junior Training Session at Pop in & Play
– Thanks to Chris, John W and Keith for their support at Saturday morning session.
– Well done to Alia and Andrew.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end October:
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 22nd Oct & 29th Oct

Scottish Primary Schools Table Tennis Championships 2024-25 – Saturday 16 November 2024 at 10am | Bathgate Academy
– Please advise eligible players in your League / Club that entries for the Scottish Primary Schools Table Tennis Championships 2024-25 are now open via this short online form.
– The form can be accessed using any internet connected device, no account required.
– The entry fee payment process is incorporated into the form.
– Tournament Regulations:
– Entries must be submitted by 9am, Friday 1st November.
– Late entries will not be accepted.
– Competitors must be under 12 years of age on 1st September 2024.
– Competitors NEED NOT be at Primary School if they meet the age restriction.
– Shorts and dark top to be worn – No football tops allowed.
– The top four boys and top four girls may be invited to represent Scotland at the primary school international championships.

UKCC Level 1 Course (Table Tennis Coaching Course) at Pop in & Play on Sunday 20th October Stage 2
– Next Sunday (tomorrow) at Pop in & Play, seven of our club players/volunteers will complete the final part of their UKCC Level 1 course.
– Delighted to see how engaged everyone has been to complete assignments as part of their course work.
– Thanks to Chris and other club coaches for their help and support.
– Good luck to everyone.

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.

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Dominate with the side top serve
– Reading and returning sidespin serves

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 6th Oct 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– This week we have arranged to uplift 4 x club tables from JWSC which had to be postponed on 28th September due to personal circumstances.
– Thanks to Brendan, John W, Chris, Keith, Alan M, Euan and David B for their support.
– Well done Tommy N.

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

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 8th October 1830 – 2000
– Thanks to Chris, John W and Keith for their support at Saturday morning session.
– Well done to Alia and Andrew.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end October:
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct & 29th Oct

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.

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Movement for Beginners
– Movement for Intermediate

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 22nd Sep 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– This week we have arranged to uplift 4 x club tables from JWSC.
– We will remove two existing blue coloured tables that are no longer fit for purpose.
– Increasing the tables available at AMC. Thanks to Brendan, John W, Chris, Keith and Bill for their support.

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

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 24th September 1830 – 2000
– Thanks to Chris, John W and Keith for their support at Saturday morning session.
– Well done Andrew.
– Please note next training session is Tuesday night 24th September next week at Pop in & Play.
– Training Session Plan at Pop In & Play until end October:
– Tuesdays (18:30-20:00): 24th Sep, 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct & 29th Oct
– Saturday (10:00-11:30): 5th Oct

EKTTC Board Meeting Monday 16th September
– Thanks to everyone for their attendance, lots discussed and good to see club moving forward as a result.

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Registration Form
– To help with the operation and Health & Safety compliance of the club we require a few personal details from members/players.
– This information will be kept in a password protected online folder and will not be shared to anyone out with the EKTTC Officer Bearers without asking permission beforehand.
– We need to ensure we have emergency contact details for each member/player.
– This will take two minutes to complete the form if you haven’t done so already.🙏
– Please note club fee has now changed if you have still to amend standing order/direct payment.

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– 4 points to victory
– Hidden force behind every victory
– Ready Position – Video 1
– Ready Position – Video 2

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 15th Sep 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– The club are looking into trying to increase the number of tables available at AMC as the numbers attending continue to rise .
– Thanks to Brendan, Pawel, Gary, Tommy McG, Keith and John W for their support.

WOSTTL
– EKTTC Teams A,B & C will start the new season this week.
– Follow the progress of the teams
– We wish them good luck for the season ahead.

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Saturday 1000 – 1130
– Thanks to John W and Keith for their support this week.
– Please note next training session is Saturday morning 21st September next week at Pop in & Play.

ELTTL U13 Assessment Sunday 15th September Bathgate Academy
– This event is made up of groups with continuous matches.
– Oscar’s first group was a group of 3.
– The group was a challenge but unfortunately Oscar struggled to perform.
– As a result the next group he dropped into consisted of the bottom 6 players.
– He never lost a match but he knew himself he had missed an opportunity.
– Oscar prepared well before today but you have to perform well from the start of this event.
– Competitive table tennis can be tough.

EKTTC Board Meeting
– Date: Monday, September 16th
– Time: From 7pm
– Venue: REGUS East Kilbride, Orbital House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5PR

Pop in & Play
– Pop in & Play has had a makeover!
– If you want to see how it looks now, you’ll need to pay it a visit😁
– Thanks to our painters 👏

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Club News – 9th Sep 2024

by bfekttc

Friday Club Night
– Great turnout on Friday night.
– Good luck to Oscar on Sunday at U13 Assessment at Bathgate Academy.
– Thanks to Brendan, Pawel, John W and Bill for their support.

EKTTC Junior Training Session Pop in & Play Tuesday 1830 – 2000
– Delighted with our first session on Tuesday at Pop in & Play and very pleased to see a great response.
– We will do it again this coming Tuesday 10th September.
– Thanks to John W for his support.

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Registration Form
– To help with the operation and Health & Safety compliance of the club we require a few personal details from members/players.
– This information will be kept in a password protected online folder and will not be shared to anyone out with the EKTTC Officer Bearers without asking permission beforehand.
– We need to ensure we have emergency contact details for each member/player.
– Could you please complete this form and note that the club fee has now changed if you have still to amend standing order/direct payment?

Bribar Table Tennis
– Bat cleaner available at £5.00
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Movement
– Ball Watching
– Beat a Pusher

Thanks for your support

Peter