English Table Tennis Association Facilities Guidance Note 2010-2013

1 Background
Table Tennis is one of the world’s most popular sports
with over 300 million participants in more than 200
countries affiliated to the International Table Tennis
Federation. The sport is played across the whole
of England in a wide range of venues and with an
improvement in facility provision it has the potential to
grow and strengthen.
The English Table Tennis Association’s Whole Sport Plan
(2009-13) aims to increase the popularity of the sport,
and improve how the sport is delivered in England.
Table Tennis
Fun & enjoyable
Whether recreational or competitive it appeals to and
engages across all age groups, races, genders, classes
and abilities.
Olympic & Paralympic sport
Fast, dynamic and highly competitive; table tennis is
a special blend of mental agility, subtle tactics and
explosive power.
A sport for life
Ages 5-80+, health and fitness benefits for body and
mind leading to prolonged participation.
Space efficient & versatile
Four tables (up to 16 players) on a space equivalent
to a badminton court. Can be played anywhere and
everywhere (schools, workplace, community halls, sports
clubs, etc).
Easy to start
Table Tennis is quick to learn and see tangible
improvement.
Helps to deliver government agendas
National Indicator 8 (adult participation in sport and
active recreation), National Indicator 6 (participation
in regular volunteering), National Indicator 57 (children
and young people’s participation in high quality PE and
sport).
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