Your guide on where to play ping pong in London
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A brief his<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
of <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g<br />
P<strong>in</strong>g p<strong>on</strong>g orig<strong>in</strong>ated from an afterd<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
parlour game <strong>play</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the<br />
1800s am<strong>on</strong>gst the upper-classes <strong>in</strong><br />
England. A row of books was placed<br />
al<strong>on</strong>g the centre of a table as a net, balls<br />
were made from champagne corks and<br />
hit from <strong>on</strong>e end of the table <strong>to</strong> the<br />
other us<strong>in</strong>g paddles made from the<br />
lids of cigar boxes.
C<strong>on</strong>tents<br />
Introducti<strong>on</strong><br />
4 Batty about <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g?<br />
5 Why <strong>play</strong>?<br />
6 How <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g<br />
8 Locati<strong>on</strong>s map<br />
Where <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
10 Outdoor tables<br />
11 Indoor tables<br />
13 Table tennis clubs<br />
17 Social <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g<br />
Games<br />
18 How <strong>to</strong> run a knock out <strong>to</strong>urnament<br />
18 Set up a round rob<strong>in</strong> game<br />
Resources<br />
19 Resources<br />
19 Free: your first table tennis club visit
Batty about <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g?<br />
With the help of P<strong>in</strong>g! this year you might<br />
have dusted off your bat, sharpened<br />
up your <strong>to</strong>psp<strong>in</strong> and have worked up an<br />
appetite <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> more <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g. To help<br />
you <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> <strong>on</strong>, we’ve put <strong>to</strong>gether this<br />
little booklet for you <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d out <strong>where</strong><br />
you can go and <strong>play</strong> – whether it’s a<br />
friendly knock-about <strong>in</strong> the park, a social<br />
game at night or jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g your local club –<br />
it’s all here for you <strong>to</strong> enjoy.<br />
More about P<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
From 22nd July <strong>to</strong> 22nd August 2010 100<br />
<strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g tables were <strong>in</strong>stalled across<br />
L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>’s landmarks – <strong>in</strong> squares, parks,<br />
pubs, tra<strong>in</strong> stati<strong>on</strong>s and even airports! They<br />
were there for all L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>ers <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> <strong>on</strong> for<br />
free. The project will move from city <strong>to</strong> city<br />
<strong>in</strong> England over the next couple of years<br />
before return<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> for the<br />
What is the<br />
Olympic Games <strong>in</strong> 2012.<br />
difference between <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
p<strong>on</strong>g and table tennis?<br />
There’s no difference <strong>in</strong> the game.<br />
The difference <strong>in</strong> the name boils down<br />
<strong>to</strong> trade marks registered with different<br />
companies at the turn of the century.<br />
The name ‘table tennis’ was trade<br />
marked by John Jacques and S<strong>on</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
England but the rights <strong>to</strong> the name<br />
‘P<strong>in</strong>g P<strong>on</strong>g’ were trademarked by<br />
the Parker brothers <strong>in</strong> the USA.<br />
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P<strong>in</strong>g! is the creati<strong>on</strong> of S<strong>in</strong>g L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
– the participa<strong>to</strong>ry arts organisati<strong>on</strong><br />
which delivered last summer’s Street<br />
Piano’s project with artist Luke Jerram.<br />
P<strong>in</strong>g! is delivered <strong>in</strong> partnership with<br />
the English Table Tennis Associati<strong>on</strong><br />
(ETTA) and funded with Sport England’s<br />
Lottery fund<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Lead Partners<br />
Lead Sp<strong>on</strong>sor 2010
Why <strong>play</strong>?<br />
P<strong>in</strong>g p<strong>on</strong>g is good for you. It’s the sec<strong>on</strong>d<br />
most popular sport <strong>in</strong> the world, so just<br />
what does it have <strong>to</strong> offer you?<br />
1. P<strong>in</strong>g p<strong>on</strong>g is good for your health –<br />
it’s great for work<strong>in</strong>g up a sweat and<br />
gett<strong>in</strong>g the heart rate up. With ball speeds<br />
reach<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>to</strong> 100mph, it can be <strong>on</strong>e of<br />
the fastest sports around. There’s a lot of<br />
stam<strong>in</strong>a, strength, and agility needed<br />
<strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g but it’s also gentle<br />
because it’s n<strong>on</strong>-c<strong>on</strong>tact – so no need <strong>to</strong><br />
worry about those bashes and bruises.<br />
3. P<strong>in</strong>g p<strong>on</strong>g is not seas<strong>on</strong>al you<br />
can <strong>play</strong> it all year round, day or night.<br />
It also doesn’t take up a huge amount<br />
of space, so you can always <strong>play</strong> at<br />
home <strong>on</strong> a fold away table – or even by<br />
putt<strong>in</strong>g out a net over your kitchen table.<br />
4. There are <strong>play</strong>ers out there wait<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> meet you for a knock about <strong>in</strong> clubs,<br />
leagues and nights out. Here are some<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g gambits <strong>to</strong> start the ball rolll<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
‘Any<strong>on</strong>e for a game of <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g?’<br />
or ‘Want <strong>to</strong> see my scissor chop?’<br />
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How <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> P<strong>in</strong>g P<strong>on</strong>g<br />
1. F<strong>in</strong>d at least <strong>on</strong>e pers<strong>on</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> with<br />
– <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g can be <strong>play</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> s<strong>in</strong>gles,<br />
doubles or round the table with up <strong>to</strong><br />
12 people.<br />
2. A match can be any odd number<br />
of games but is normally the best out<br />
of 5 or 7 games.<br />
3. Toss a co<strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong> decide who serves first.<br />
4. The ball has <strong>to</strong> bounce first <strong>on</strong> the<br />
server’s side and then the opp<strong>on</strong>ent’s<br />
side <strong>to</strong> count as a serve. Each <strong>play</strong>er<br />
serves two po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> a row and then<br />
the other <strong>play</strong>er serves.<br />
5. A po<strong>in</strong>t is w<strong>on</strong> when the opp<strong>on</strong>ent<br />
does not return the ball. A game is w<strong>on</strong><br />
by be<strong>in</strong>g the first <strong>play</strong>er or pair <strong>to</strong> w<strong>in</strong> 11<br />
po<strong>in</strong>ts. If both <strong>play</strong>ers or pairs have w<strong>on</strong><br />
10 po<strong>in</strong>ts, then the first <strong>play</strong>er or pair <strong>to</strong><br />
get a 2 po<strong>in</strong>t lead w<strong>in</strong>s the game.<br />
6. Strike like a viper and <strong>play</strong> like your life<br />
depends <strong>on</strong> it. The w<strong>in</strong>ner is entitled <strong>to</strong><br />
a vic<strong>to</strong>ry dance.<br />
For the complete Laws of Table Tennis<br />
go <strong>to</strong>: www.ittf.com<br />
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Equipment<br />
You’ll need a bat, balls and a table <strong>to</strong><br />
get started. The bats and balls can be<br />
bought cheaply from the high street and<br />
you can always improvise <strong>on</strong> the table<br />
by buy<strong>in</strong>g a roll-out net <strong>to</strong> pop over any<br />
table. For more <strong>in</strong>formati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>where</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> buy equipment, please turn <strong>to</strong> the<br />
resources secti<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> page 19.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> save a dented<br />
<strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g ball<br />
Back hand smash so good that<br />
you dented your <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g ball?<br />
Here’s how <strong>to</strong> salvage it! Boil a pot<br />
of water, put the ball <strong>on</strong> <strong>to</strong>p. Take<br />
out when fully <strong>in</strong>flated and hang<br />
some<strong>where</strong> until it cools down.
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LONDON<br />
WEST<br />
LONDON<br />
NORTH<br />
LONDON<br />
CENTRAL<br />
LONDON<br />
SOUTH<br />
Croyd<strong>on</strong><br />
Mert<strong>on</strong><br />
Sutt<strong>on</strong><br />
K<strong>in</strong>gst<strong>on</strong><br />
up<strong>on</strong><br />
Thames<br />
Richm<strong>on</strong>d up<strong>on</strong> Thames<br />
Hounslow<br />
Hill<strong>in</strong>gd<strong>on</strong><br />
Eal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Brent<br />
Harrow<br />
Barnet<br />
Har<strong>in</strong>gey<br />
Enfield<br />
Waltham<br />
Forest<br />
Southwark<br />
Hackney<br />
Isl<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong><br />
Camden<br />
Kens<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong><br />
and Chelsea<br />
Lambeth<br />
Wandsworth<br />
Tower Hamlets<br />
Hammersmith<br />
and Fulham<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ister<br />
68<br />
66<br />
81<br />
80<br />
67<br />
69<br />
56 62<br />
57<br />
58<br />
60<br />
61<br />
18<br />
17<br />
71 74<br />
72<br />
79<br />
83<br />
1<br />
24<br />
82<br />
4<br />
7<br />
5<br />
6<br />
2<br />
3<br />
8<br />
59<br />
53<br />
49<br />
70<br />
48<br />
47<br />
34<br />
33<br />
31<br />
32<br />
26<br />
25<br />
29<br />
27<br />
36<br />
28<br />
35<br />
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30<br />
1<br />
38<br />
41<br />
40<br />
44<br />
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42<br />
43<br />
45<br />
46<br />
73<br />
84<br />
85<br />
86<br />
87
65<br />
63<br />
Redbridge<br />
6<br />
54<br />
52<br />
12 51<br />
50<br />
9<br />
Newham<br />
11<br />
15<br />
14 55<br />
10<br />
13<br />
19<br />
Lewisham<br />
23<br />
Greenwich<br />
21<br />
22<br />
20<br />
Bromley<br />
Bark<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Dagenham<br />
LONDON<br />
EAST<br />
78<br />
76<br />
Bexley<br />
75<br />
77<br />
Haver<strong>in</strong>g<br />
64<br />
Outdoor table<br />
Indoor table<br />
Club<br />
Pub<br />
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Where <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong><br />
What k<strong>in</strong>d of <strong>play</strong> is best for you? We’ve<br />
pulled <strong>to</strong>gether a list of different types<br />
of places <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> <strong>in</strong> L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>; whether it’s<br />
your local outdoor table, table tennis<br />
club, leisure centre or pub.<br />
L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> table<br />
locati<strong>on</strong>s. Outdoor<br />
tables – for free<strong>play</strong><br />
Central L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
1. Regent’s Park<br />
Tennis Centre<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster, NW1 4RU<br />
St John’s Wood / Regent’s Park<br />
1 table (near tennis courts)<br />
North L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
2. Rosemary Gardens<br />
Southgate Road, N1 3JP<br />
Angel<br />
4 tables (near tennis courts)<br />
3. Shoreditch Park<br />
New North Road, N1 6TA<br />
Old Street or Hoxt<strong>on</strong><br />
2 tables (by <strong>play</strong>ground)<br />
4. Wray Crescent<br />
Turle Road N4<br />
Upper Holloway<br />
1 table (<strong>in</strong> <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
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5. Clissold Park<br />
Greenway Close, N4 2EY<br />
Arsenal<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ke New<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong><br />
1 table(<strong>in</strong> fr<strong>on</strong>t of café)<br />
6. Butterfield Green<br />
Shakespeare Walk, N16 8TX<br />
Dalst<strong>on</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gsland<br />
2 tables (1 <strong>in</strong> <strong>play</strong> area and<br />
1 table bandstand)<br />
7. Whitt<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
Holloway Road, N19 3NP<br />
Upper Holloway<br />
3 tables (2 near outdoor gym and<br />
1 near <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
EAST LONDON<br />
8. Haggerst<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
Audrey street off Goldsmith’s Row, E2 8QH<br />
Dalst<strong>on</strong><br />
Cambridge Heath<br />
1 table (near <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
9. Central Park<br />
High Street South, East Ham, E6 6EJ<br />
East Ham<br />
2 tables (near tennis courts)<br />
10. New Beckt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
Savage Gardens, East Ham, E6<br />
Beckt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
2 tables(with redeveloped <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
11. Brampt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
Masterman Road, East Ham, E6<br />
Beckt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
2 tables (1 near Trim Trail and<br />
1 near <strong>play</strong> area)
12. Priory Park<br />
Grangewood Street, East Ham, E6<br />
Upt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
1 table (with <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
13. Royal Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Gardens<br />
Pier Road, Off Albert Road<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>m House, E16 2JD<br />
K<strong>in</strong>g George V<br />
1 table (by kiosk)<br />
14. Cundy Road Open Space<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Dock Road Cann<strong>in</strong>g Town, E16<br />
Royal Vic<strong>to</strong>ria, Cus<strong>to</strong>m House<br />
1 table (by <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
15. Star Park<br />
Star Lane West Ham, E16<br />
West Ham<br />
1 table (near school)<br />
16. Stratford Park<br />
West Ham Lane, Stratford, E15<br />
Stratford<br />
2 tables (1 by Founta<strong>in</strong> and 1 by <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
SOUTH LONDON<br />
17. Camberwell Green<br />
Camberwell Road, SE5<br />
1 table (near <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
18. Dulwich Park<br />
College Road, SE21 7BQ<br />
North or West Dulwich<br />
4 tables (near the 10+ <strong>play</strong> area)<br />
19. East Greenwich Pleasaunce<br />
Cheven<strong>in</strong>g Road, SE10<br />
Westcombe Park<br />
1 table by Pistachio café<br />
20. Avery Hill Park<br />
Bexley Road, SE9<br />
Falc<strong>on</strong>wood<br />
2 tables (by the café)<br />
21. Sutcliffe Park<br />
Meadowside, SE9 5LW<br />
Eltham or Kidbrooke<br />
2 tables (<strong>on</strong> approach <strong>to</strong> runn<strong>in</strong>g tracks)<br />
22. Eltham Park South<br />
Glenesk Road, SE9 1QT<br />
Eltham<br />
2 tables (between café and tennis courts)<br />
23. Charlt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
Charlt<strong>on</strong> Park Road, SE7 8HX<br />
Charlt<strong>on</strong><br />
2 tables (near outdoor gym)<br />
WEST LONDON<br />
24. Padd<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> Recreati<strong>on</strong> Ground<br />
Maida Vale, W9 1PD<br />
Maida Vale<br />
2 tables (near tennis courts)<br />
Indoor Tables. Gyms<br />
and Leisure centres.<br />
Pay and <strong>play</strong><br />
We’ve scoured L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> for <strong>in</strong>door <strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
p<strong>on</strong>g tables for you which are ma<strong>in</strong>ly<br />
located <strong>in</strong> gyms and leisure centres.<br />
You may be able <strong>to</strong> hire for 30 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
<strong>to</strong> an hour or you may need <strong>to</strong> pay<br />
a m<strong>on</strong>thly fee <strong>to</strong> use – please call<br />
ahead and check for details.<br />
Central L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
25. Seymore Leisure Centre<br />
Seymour Place, W1H 5JT<br />
Oxford Circus<br />
Tel: 020 723 8019<br />
www.courtneys.co.uk/centres/Seymour<br />
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26. Little Venice Sports Centre<br />
6A Crompt<strong>on</strong> St, W2 1ND<br />
Edgware Road<br />
www.littlevenicesports.co.uk<br />
4 tables<br />
27. Golden Lane Leisure Centre<br />
Fann St, EC1Y 0SH<br />
Barbican<br />
Tel: 020 7250 1464<br />
www.cityofl<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>.gov.uk/Corporati<strong>on</strong>/<br />
LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/<br />
Sports_clubs_and_centres/<br />
golden_lane.htm<br />
28. Civil Service Recreati<strong>on</strong> Centre<br />
1, Chadwick St, SW1P 2EP<br />
St James Park<br />
Tel: 020 7976 7646<br />
www.cssc-l<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>.co.uk/chadwickst/<br />
29. Internati<strong>on</strong>al Students House<br />
229, Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN<br />
Tel: 020 7631 8300<br />
www.ish.org.uk/regents_gym<br />
West l<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
30. Jubilee Sports Centre<br />
Caird St, W10 4RR<br />
Queens Park<br />
Tel: 020 8960 9629<br />
www.courtneys.co.uk/centres/Jubilee<br />
31. Moberly Sports Centre<br />
Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH<br />
Queens Park, or Kensal Rise<br />
Tel: 020 7641 4807<br />
www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/services/<br />
leisureandculture/active/moberly/<br />
4 tables<br />
32. Kens<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong>, Leisure Centre<br />
Walmer Rd, W11 4PQ<br />
Latimer Road<br />
Tel: 020 7727 9747<br />
www.courtneys.co.uk/centres/Kens<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong><br />
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33. Southall Sports Centre<br />
Beac<strong>on</strong>sfield Rd, UB1 1DP<br />
Southall<br />
Tel: 020 8571 8871<br />
www.eal<strong>in</strong>g.gov.uk/services/leisure/<br />
sports_and_leisure/sports_and_leisure_<br />
centres/southall_sports_centre.html<br />
34. Hayes Pool and Leisure Centre<br />
Gatt<strong>in</strong>g Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES<br />
Uxbridge<br />
Tel: 0845 1307324<br />
South l<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
35. Chelsea Sports Centre<br />
Chelsea Manor St, SW3 5PL<br />
South Kens<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong><br />
Tel: 020 7352 6985<br />
www.courtneys.co.uk/centres/Chelsea<br />
36. Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre<br />
22, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SQ<br />
Elephant and Castle<br />
Tel: 020 7582 5505<br />
www.fusi<strong>on</strong>-lifestyle.com/centres/<br />
Elephant_Castle_Leisure_Centre<br />
Hire per half hour<br />
37. Brixt<strong>on</strong> Leisure Centre<br />
27, Brixt<strong>on</strong> Stati<strong>on</strong> Rd, SW9 8QQ<br />
Brixt<strong>on</strong><br />
Tel: 020 7926 9779<br />
www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/<br />
LeisureCulture/SportsClubsCentres/<br />
LeisureCentres/Brixt<strong>on</strong>Recreati<strong>on</strong>Centre.<br />
htm<br />
38. Bac<strong>on</strong>s College Sports Centre<br />
Timber P<strong>on</strong>d Road, Rotherhithe,<br />
SE16 6AT (SE)<br />
Canada Water<br />
Tel: 020 450 4974
39. M<strong>on</strong>ks Hill Sports Centre<br />
Farnborough Avenue, CR2 8HD<br />
Gravel Hill<br />
Tel: 020 8651 0984<br />
www.fusi<strong>on</strong>-lifestyle.com/centres/<br />
M<strong>on</strong>ks_Hill_Sports_Centre<br />
40. Chess<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> Sports Centre<br />
Garris<strong>on</strong> Lane, KT9 2JS<br />
Tel: 020 8974 2277<br />
www.chess<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong>sportscentre.co.uk/<br />
41. Gypsy Tavern<br />
79, Gypsy Hill, SE19 1QH<br />
Gypsy Hill<br />
Tel: 07796 334 069<br />
42. Can<strong>on</strong>s Leisure Centre<br />
Madeira Rd, Mitcham, CR4 4HD<br />
Micham Eastfields<br />
Tel: 020 8640 8543<br />
Venue type: Sports Centre<br />
43. Toot<strong>in</strong>g and Mitcham Hub<br />
Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Rd,<br />
Morden, SM4 6BF<br />
Mitcham<br />
Tel: 020 8685 6193<br />
www.mert<strong>on</strong>.gov.uk/leisure/sport/<br />
facilities/thehub.htm<br />
44. Whitt<strong>on</strong> Sports Centre<br />
Percy Rd, Whitt<strong>on</strong> TW2 6JW<br />
Tel: 020 8898 7795<br />
www.richm<strong>on</strong>d.gov.uk/whitt<strong>on</strong>_sports_<br />
fitness_centre<br />
45. Sutt<strong>on</strong> Junior Tennis Centre<br />
Rosehill Park, Sutt<strong>on</strong>, SM1 3BS<br />
Sutt<strong>on</strong> Comm<strong>on</strong><br />
www.sutt<strong>on</strong>tennisacademy.com/<br />
Tel: 020 8641 6611<br />
46. Westcroft Leisure Centre<br />
Westcroft Rd, Carshalt<strong>on</strong>, SM5 2TG<br />
Carshalt<strong>on</strong><br />
Tel: 020 8770 4800<br />
www.gll.org/centre/westcroft-leisurecentre.asp<br />
Table Tennis Clubs<br />
If you’re fairly serious about table<br />
tennis, jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a club is a great way<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong> <strong>in</strong> an space with dedicated<br />
facilities and other <strong>play</strong>ers. You d<strong>on</strong>’t<br />
have <strong>to</strong> be a pro <strong>to</strong> jo<strong>in</strong> and there are<br />
likely <strong>to</strong> be people <strong>on</strong> hand <strong>to</strong> help you<br />
improve. Clubs often organise league<br />
matches <strong>to</strong>o – which is great if you like<br />
a bit of competiti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Central L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
47. F<strong>in</strong>sbury TTC<br />
F<strong>in</strong>sbury Leisure Centre<br />
Norman Street, Isl<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong>, EC1V 3PU<br />
Old Street<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Sanket Shah<br />
Tel: 07886 685393<br />
E-mail: sanketshahba@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.f<strong>in</strong>sburyttclub.co.uk<br />
48. Waterloo TTC<br />
The Hub<br />
1a Kenn<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> Road, SE1 7QP<br />
Lambeth North<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Mark Jenk<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Tel: 07843 618199<br />
E-mail: mark.jenk<strong>in</strong>s@church.co.uk<br />
East L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
49. Central Foundati<strong>on</strong> TTC<br />
Central Foundati<strong>on</strong> Girl’s School<br />
Harley Grove, Bow, E3 2AT<br />
Bow Road / Mile End<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Gide<strong>on</strong> Ashis<strong>on</strong><br />
Tel: 07776 183009<br />
E-mail: gdashis<strong>on</strong>@hotmail.com<br />
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50. Eastlea Wanderers Community TTC<br />
Eastlea Community School<br />
Eastlea Gym, Exn<strong>in</strong>g Road, Cann<strong>in</strong>g Town,<br />
Newham, E16 4ND<br />
West Ham<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Shu Huang<br />
Tel: 07828 525 711<br />
E-mail: shuhuang23@yahoo.co.uk<br />
51. Langd<strong>on</strong> TTC<br />
Langd<strong>on</strong> School, Sussex Road, East Ham,<br />
Newham, E6 2PS<br />
East Ham<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Julian Dias<br />
Tel: 0207 476 4580<br />
E-mail: juliandias@talktalk.net<br />
52. Lister TTC<br />
231 Plashet Road, Plais<strong>to</strong>w, E13 0QU<br />
Upt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Shiri Paul<br />
Tel: 07888 830179<br />
E-mail: shiripaul@hotmail.com<br />
53. Oaklands Community TTC<br />
Oaklands School<br />
Old Bethnal Green Road,<br />
Tower Hamlets, E2 6PR<br />
Bethnal Green / Cambridge Heath<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Howie Shear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Tel: 07859 031 328<br />
E-mail: howietime@hotmail.com<br />
54. Stratford TTC<br />
Upt<strong>on</strong> Lane, Forest Gate, E7 9PR<br />
Upt<strong>on</strong> Park<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: T Zhang<br />
Tel: 07828 866 031<br />
55. Beckt<strong>on</strong> TTC<br />
St Marks Community Centre<br />
Tollgate Road, Beckt<strong>on</strong>, E6 5YA<br />
Beckt<strong>on</strong><br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Julian Dias<br />
Tel: 020 7476 4580<br />
E-mail: juliandias@talktalk.net<br />
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North L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
56. Barnet TT Centre Limited<br />
Barnet Table Tennis Centre<br />
Barnet Lane, Barnet, EN5 2DN<br />
High Barnet<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: John Carpenter<br />
Tel: 07865 407 125<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@bttc.co.uk<br />
www.bttc.co.uk<br />
57. Ellenborough TTC<br />
Kimberley Gardens, Enfield,<br />
Middlesex, EN1 2SW<br />
Enfield Town<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: R<strong>on</strong> Smith<br />
Tel: 07957 450 792<br />
E-mail: tabletennisr<strong>on</strong>@googlemail.com<br />
www.ellenboroughttc.com<br />
58. Mayfield Athletic TTC<br />
1 Kenmare Gardens, L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>, N13 5DR<br />
Palmers Green<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Mark Hanrahan<br />
Tel: 020 8886 3982 / 07867 835 504<br />
59. Mildmay Community TTC<br />
Mayville Community Centre<br />
Woodville Road, Isl<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong>, N16 8NP<br />
Dalst<strong>on</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gsland<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: John Kessie<br />
Tel: 0207 503 7316 / 07956 931 042<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@mildmayttc.org.uk<br />
www.mildmaycommunityttc.org<br />
60. The 3E’s TTC<br />
Boundary Hall<br />
Snells Park, Edm<strong>on</strong>t<strong>on</strong>, N18 2TB<br />
White Hart Lane<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Mart<strong>in</strong> May<br />
Tel: 07818 054 515<br />
E-mail: the3esttc@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Through Facebook (The 3E’s TTC)
61. The Fredrick Knight Sports Ground<br />
Willoughby Lane, Tottenham, N17 0SL<br />
White Hart Lane<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Graeme Barthop<br />
Tel: 07939 871 511<br />
E-mail: Graeme@chelsea1956.<br />
wanadoo.co.uk<br />
www.<strong>to</strong>ttenhamtabletennis.website.<br />
orange.co.uk<br />
62. Urban Progress PremierClub<br />
Ly<strong>on</strong>sdown Hall<br />
Ly<strong>on</strong>sdown Road, New Barnet, EN5 1JB<br />
New Barnet<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: R<strong>on</strong>ald Boucher<br />
Tel: 020 8440 5594 / 020 8449 5594<br />
E-mail: r<strong>on</strong>ttt@tiscali.co.uk<br />
www.wembleyharrow.f9.co.uk/clubs<br />
63. Westdene TTC<br />
Holy Tr<strong>in</strong>ity Church Hall<br />
Herm<strong>on</strong> Hill, South Woodford,<br />
Redbridge, E18 1QQ<br />
South Woodford<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Neil McKenzie<br />
Tel: 020 8505 0061<br />
E-mail: neillmckenzie@tiscali.co.uk<br />
www.westdenettc.co.uk<br />
North East L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
64. Haver<strong>in</strong>g TTC<br />
Coopers Company & Coborn School<br />
St Mary’s Lane, Upm<strong>in</strong>ster, RM14 3HS<br />
Upm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Col<strong>in</strong> Sher<strong>in</strong><br />
Tel: 01708 340 761<br />
North West L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
66. Lowlands TTC<br />
Lowlands Club<br />
Lowlands Road, Eastcote,<br />
Middllesex, HA5 1TU<br />
Eastcote<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Roy Hames<br />
Tel: 0208 428 4918<br />
E-mail: roy@hames.org<br />
www.lowlandsclub.com<br />
67. Sudbury Hill TTC<br />
Hatchend High School<br />
Tillts<strong>on</strong> Road, Hatchend, HA3 6NR<br />
Headst<strong>on</strong>e Lane<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Malcom Wils<strong>on</strong><br />
Tel: 07941 399 133<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@mssupplies.co.uk<br />
www.shttc.org<br />
68. The Harefield Academy<br />
Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge,<br />
Middlesex, UB9 6ET<br />
Northwood<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Eli Baraty<br />
Tel: 07900 401 144<br />
E-mail: eli.baraty@<br />
theharefieldacademy.org<br />
69. Wembley & Harrow TTC<br />
Harrow Leisure Centre<br />
Christchurch Avenue, Wealdst<strong>on</strong>e,<br />
Middlesex, HA3 5BD<br />
Harrow & Wealdst<strong>on</strong>e<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: David Hayman<br />
Tel: 020 8866 6519<br />
www.wembleyharrowtt.f9.co.uk/<br />
clubs/clubhome<br />
65. Mossford TTC<br />
Bancrofts School<br />
High Road, Woodgreen, Essex, IG8 0RF<br />
Buckhurst Hill<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: John Spero<br />
Tel: 020 8550 0904<br />
Ball size<br />
E-mail: jspero@sky.com<br />
P<strong>in</strong>g p<strong>on</strong>g ball sizes<br />
www.mossfordttc.co.uk<br />
were <strong>in</strong>creased from 38mm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 40mm <strong>in</strong> the year 2000 <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>crease the air resistance of the<br />
ball, slow down the game and make<br />
it more of a specta<strong>to</strong>r sport.<br />
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South L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
70. Dulwich TTC<br />
Harris Girls Academy<br />
Fusi<strong>on</strong> Sports Centre,<br />
Homestall Road, SE22 0NR<br />
Nunhead<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Abdul Wuraola<br />
Tel: 07584 245 552<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@dulwichttc.com<br />
www.dulwichttc.com<br />
71. Ernest Bev<strong>in</strong> Sports College<br />
Beechcroft Road, Toot<strong>in</strong>g, SW17 7DF<br />
Toot<strong>in</strong>g Bec<br />
Earlsfield<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Mark Smith<br />
Tel: 07814 907 816<br />
E-mail: bev<strong>in</strong>ttc@hotmail.co.uk<br />
www.bev<strong>in</strong>ttc.co.uk<br />
72. Rosehill TTC<br />
Rosehill Community Associati<strong>on</strong><br />
The Pavili<strong>on</strong>, Rosehill Recreati<strong>on</strong> Ground,<br />
Sutt<strong>on</strong>, Surrey, SM1 3HH<br />
Sutt<strong>on</strong> Comm<strong>on</strong><br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Mike Kercher<br />
Tel: 020 8644 3408<br />
73. South Croyd<strong>on</strong> TT<br />
Development Centre<br />
Development Centre<br />
Royal Russell School, Coombe Lane,<br />
Croyd<strong>on</strong>, Surrey, CR9 5BX<br />
South Croyd<strong>on</strong><br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Rob<strong>in</strong> Faulkner<br />
Tel: 01883 627 951<br />
E-mail: southcroyd<strong>on</strong>tabletennisclub@<br />
yahoo.co.uk<br />
74. York Gardens TTC<br />
Fircroft Primary School<br />
Fircroft Road, Toot<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Wandsworth, SW17 7PP<br />
Toot<strong>in</strong>g Bec<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Tom Draper<br />
Tel: 0208 874 1575<br />
E-mail: thomasdrpr@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.yorkgardensttc.com<br />
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South East L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
75. Belvedere Community Centre TTC<br />
Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell<br />
Close, Lower Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA<br />
Belvedere<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Eric Jenk<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Tel: 0208 303 8312<br />
E-mail: eljenk<strong>in</strong>s@ntlworld.com<br />
76. Kemnal TTC<br />
Kemnal Technology College, Sports Hall,<br />
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA<br />
St Mary Cray<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Len Pilfold<br />
Tel: 0208 850 3910 / 07790 171 803<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@kemnalttc.co.uk<br />
www.kemnalttc.co.uk<br />
77. VCD TTC<br />
VCD Athletic Club<br />
Old Road, Crayford Kent, DA1 4DN<br />
Crayford<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: John Marsh<br />
Tel: 013 2243 6250<br />
E-mail: john.marsh80@ntlworld.com<br />
78. Youngs TTC<br />
St Michaels Church Hall<br />
Abbey Wood Road, Abbey Wood, SE2 0BP<br />
Abbey Wood (L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>)<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: John Wats<strong>on</strong><br />
Tel: 020 8311 6414<br />
E-mail: youngstt@yahoo.com<br />
South West L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
79. Graham Spicer TTC<br />
15 Dukes Avenue, New Malden,<br />
Surrey, KT3 4HL<br />
Raynes Park<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Paul Abraham<br />
Tel: 020 8879 1945 / 07706 058 979<br />
E-mail: grahamspicer_ttc@hotmail.co.uk<br />
www.grahamspicerttc.com
West L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> Area<br />
80. Hill<strong>in</strong>gd<strong>on</strong> TTC<br />
Botwell Green Sports & Leisure Centre<br />
East Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2HW<br />
Hayes & Harr<strong>in</strong>gt<strong>on</strong><br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Sue Merican<br />
Tel: 01895 251 724<br />
E-mail: susanmerican115@hotmail.com<br />
www.httc.co.uk<br />
81. DHS Greenhouse Progress TTC<br />
Southall Sports Centre<br />
Beac<strong>on</strong>sfield Road, Southall,<br />
Middlesex, UB1 1DP<br />
Southall<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Jas<strong>on</strong> Sugrue<br />
Tel: 07817 171 483<br />
E-mail: suggstt1@hotmail.com<br />
www.greenhouseprogress.com<br />
82. Moberly TTC<br />
Moberly Sports & Ed Centre<br />
Kilburn Lane, L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>, W10 4AH<br />
Kensal Rise / Kensal Green<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Sherw<strong>in</strong> Remata<br />
Tel: 07545 581 624<br />
E-mail: lmttac@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.l<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>moberly.co.uk<br />
83. The Twickenham Brunswick C.Y.P<br />
Clared<strong>on</strong> Crescent, Tw<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Avenue,<br />
Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LN<br />
Fulwell<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact: Dave Paulowski<br />
Tel: 020 8894 0207 / 020 8894 2571<br />
E-mail: twick.brunswick@btc<strong>on</strong>nect.com<br />
www.freewebs.com/tbttc<br />
Social P<strong>in</strong>g P<strong>on</strong>g<br />
Fancy someth<strong>in</strong>g a bit more social?<br />
A beer and a match after work?<br />
There’s lots of stuff go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>on</strong> <strong>to</strong> get<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved with.<br />
Central L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong><br />
84. The Young Offenders’ Institute (YOI)<br />
www.theyoi.co.uk<br />
YOI has run ‘Beer, Music, P<strong>in</strong>g P<strong>on</strong>g’<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 2007. They run regular m<strong>on</strong>thly<br />
nights <strong>in</strong> Brick Lane and Camden.<br />
85. The Book Club, Shoreditch<br />
www.wearetbc.com/<br />
A relaxed bar cafe <strong>in</strong> the centre<br />
of Shoreditch. They run a K<strong>in</strong>g P<strong>on</strong>g<br />
Tournament – every Tuesday night.<br />
It’s a £1 <strong>to</strong> enter <strong>to</strong> w<strong>in</strong> £30 bar.<br />
86. C<strong>on</strong>crete, Shoreditch<br />
Lower Ground Floor, Tea Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
56 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JJ<br />
Tel: 020 7729 1888<br />
Shoreditch High Street<br />
www.c<strong>on</strong>cretespace.co.uk/<br />
events/youth-club-3<br />
C<strong>on</strong>crete run a regular night called<br />
Youth Club <strong>to</strong> head old back <strong>to</strong> the old<br />
school, filled with 80’s music, bats, balls.<br />
87. T47@ L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> Bridge<br />
47 St Thomas Street L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> SE1 3QX<br />
L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> Bridge<br />
Tel: 020 7036 9915<br />
<strong>to</strong>pcornerblog.co.uk/whats-<strong>on</strong>-at-t47/<br />
table-tennis<br />
5 <strong>in</strong>door table tennis tables available<br />
<strong>to</strong> hire (£3 per 30 m<strong>in</strong>s) as well as a variety<br />
of events from casual <strong>to</strong>urnaments.<br />
Word Series of P<strong>on</strong>g<br />
Keep an eye <strong>on</strong> this new bunch organis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong> p<strong>on</strong>g nights <strong>in</strong> L<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong> over the<br />
com<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>on</strong>ths: www.wsop<strong>on</strong>g.com<br />
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How <strong>to</strong> organise your<br />
own games<br />
Knock out<br />
<strong>to</strong>urnament<br />
It is a s<strong>in</strong>gle elim<strong>in</strong>ati<strong>on</strong> <strong>to</strong>urnament<br />
divided <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> successive rounds <strong>in</strong> which<br />
<strong>play</strong>ers <strong>play</strong> <strong>in</strong> a <strong>on</strong>e off match <strong>to</strong><br />
determ<strong>in</strong>e a w<strong>in</strong>ner. A game between<br />
two <strong>play</strong>ers is w<strong>on</strong> when <strong>on</strong>e <strong>play</strong>er has<br />
w<strong>on</strong> the best of five games, each game<br />
will be the first <strong>to</strong> 11 po<strong>in</strong>ts.<br />
After a match is w<strong>on</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>ner will<br />
progress <strong>to</strong> the next round. Most<br />
competi<strong>to</strong>rs will be elim<strong>in</strong>ated after<br />
relatively few matches.<br />
Referee: Ideally a third pers<strong>on</strong> should<br />
be used <strong>to</strong> keep score. Match results must<br />
be submitted after the match has been<br />
<strong>play</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>urnament organiser.<br />
Knock out <strong>to</strong>urnament format<br />
Player A<br />
1<br />
Player A<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
18<br />
Player C<br />
Player D<br />
Player E<br />
Player F<br />
Player G<br />
Player H<br />
Player I<br />
Player J<br />
Player K<br />
Player L<br />
Player M<br />
Player N<br />
Player O<br />
Player P<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 1<br />
9<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 2<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 3<br />
10<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 4<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 5<br />
11<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 6<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 7<br />
12<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 8<br />
You will need<br />
Players<br />
4 m<strong>in</strong>imum but an even number<br />
of <strong>play</strong>ers (up <strong>to</strong> 16 or 32)<br />
Time required (approx.)<br />
16 = 1 hour, 32 = 2 hours<br />
Round Rob<strong>in</strong><br />
The round rob<strong>in</strong> format is a great <strong>on</strong>e for<br />
groups and guarantees that you’ll <strong>play</strong><br />
several matches, w<strong>in</strong> or lose.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> <strong>play</strong><br />
All <strong>play</strong> all, 11 up, <strong>on</strong>e set or best of 3<br />
Numbers of <strong>play</strong>ers<br />
3, 4, 5, or 6 <strong>play</strong>ers per group<br />
For more ideas and score and draw sheets<br />
please go <strong>to</strong> www.<strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong>l<strong>on</strong>d<strong>on</strong>.com<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 9<br />
13<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 10<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 11<br />
14<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 12<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 13<br />
15<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner match 14
Resources<br />
Where <strong>to</strong> buy<br />
equipment<br />
Sports Direct<br />
www.sportsdirect.co.uk/JJB Sports/<br />
Decathal<strong>on</strong><br />
www.decathl<strong>on</strong>.co.uk/EN/<br />
Specialist Retailers<br />
Bribar TableTennis<br />
Tel: 01227 860348<br />
www.bribartt.co.uk/<br />
UK Table Tennis Ltd<br />
(Cornilleau TT authorised importer)<br />
Tel: 08452 600 780<br />
www.uktabletennis.co.uk<br />
Voucher<br />
Why not try out your local table tennis club? We’ve made it easier for you by mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
your first sessi<strong>on</strong> free <strong>in</strong> participat<strong>in</strong>g venues (those listed <strong>in</strong> this booklet) – just cut out<br />
this voucher and present at your local club.<br />
Valid until 30th November 2010<br />
To club manager, please keep this voucher <strong>to</strong> <strong>on</strong>e side until 30th November 2010<br />
Jarvis Sports<br />
Tel: 01553 811 391 www.jarvissports.co.uk<br />
Tees Sport<br />
Tel: 08004 584 141 www.teessport.com<br />
TTL<strong>in</strong>ks<br />
Tel: 01329 236 418<br />
Bill Thornt<strong>on</strong><br />
www.thornt<strong>on</strong>stabletennis.co.uk/<br />
Other useful websites<br />
P<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
www.<strong>p<strong>in</strong>g</strong>england.com<br />
English Table Tennis Associati<strong>on</strong><br />
www.etta.co.uk<br />
Free sessi<strong>on</strong> at ETTA table tennis clubs<br />
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