Stockport Table Tennis Academy News Articles

CLUB LATEST 16 APRIL 2021

Press Editor — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:45:31 +0100

Laurus sports hall is still closed. Please stay tuned for further information as we get it.

Upon reopening government safety guidelines provided by Table Tennis England will again be followed.

Keep safe.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT

Press Editor — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:57:54 +0100

All players

We hope all members are keeping safe.

As you know Laurus has been on lockdown since March and this has meant our club has been kept closed.
Our Academy will follow government guidelines provided by Table Tennis England with regards to reopening at a future date. Players safety will be paramount.

NO FOOTBALL FOR RYAN

Press Editor — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:18:55 +0100

It's table tennis all the way! Football would only be a distraction for Ryan who is destined to be a top player on the National scene going forward.

National Junior League day 1 took place at Halton Table Tennis Centre on Saturday 14 October 2017. Stockport Table Tennis Academy (STTA) had a brilliant start to their campaign for the junior division one competition.

After under achieving in the last two seasons when looking like hot favorites all the way, Stockport is off to a storming start. Stockport’s team of Ryan Choong, Ahab Isaac and sister of Ryan Sandy Choong were strong competitors all day long.

The table tennis in the first division was of the very highest caliber, phenomenal rallies, fierce attacking shots and defensive recovery shots. Shot of the day came form 12 year old Sandy who was giving away to some opposition players 5/6 years in age! Sandy collided with a side ball stop barrier while making a retrieval shot, fell onto the floor, quickly got up to her feet to win this point it was “pure gritty magic”.

Ryan, Ahab and Sandy

"There is something about our team this season the teamwork, enthusiasm and full on determination is plain for all to see" said head coach David Hulme.

Stockport now have a lead of six points over Halton A team from the home venue and eight points from last season’s winners Trinity.

Standings:

1. Stockport 25 points

2. Halton "A" 19 points

3. Trinity 17 points

Stockport are taking nothing for granted and are already in training for day 2 coming up on Saturday 25 November all spectators are welcome come and support the team.

For club sessions & times go to “About the club” or click on this link STTA

Table tennis for charity

Press Editor — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:38:03 +0100

It was with great pleasure that we once again held a pre-season tournament and fund raiser on Sunday 17th September 2017, assisted by our official sponsors GEWO table tennis and hosted by Stockport Table Tennis Academy.

Not only didl everyone have the opportunity to compete for trophies and prizes, but we were raising money for the We Love Manchester Charity. Every entry included a limited #lovewins Bee T Shirt.

The suicide bombing on the 22nd May 2017 at the Manchester Arena shocked all of us including the local Manchester and Cheshire table tennis community. Our tournament on the 17th September was our way of helping to raise funds for the victims and those affected by this terrorist attack. Funds raised on the day came to over £1000.

Date of Event

Sunday 17th September 2017

Venue

Stockport Table Tennis Academy Cheadle College, Cheadle Rd, Cheadle SK8 5HA

Playing on 12 tables.

Results

Band 1 singles was won by Ryan Choong beating Matthew Goldie 11-8, 11-4, 11-4

Band 2 singles was won by Ivan Kouril beating Andy Wilson 11-4, 11-6, 11-7

The Open Doubles, Keith Deaville & Simon Mear beat Yaroslav Zubets and Norris Fung 2-11, 11-6, 11-9, 11-9

The Handicap Singles was won by Ryan Choong beating Bart Batbold 39-35

Juniors was won by Sandy Choong beating Kevin Ye 11-4, 11-1, 11-1

Thanks to all the fantastic volunteers who helped on the day, this wouldn’t have taken place without your time and effort. Table Tennis is a Sport For Everyone For Life!

Beginner sessions take place every Sunday at 2.15 til 3.15pm.

“Pay and Play” sessions every Sunday at 3.15pm all at STTA Cheadle College.

Open Table Tennis Tournament & Fund Raiser

Press Editor — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:36:21 +0100

Stockport Table Tennis Academy is proud to announce the hosting of the GEWO sponsored charity WE LOVE MCR tournament in aid of the Manchester Arena terrorist bomb victims.

Message from the Wilmslow league secretary Andy Johnson.

The winter table tennis league has finished and for those amongst us who hang their bats up for the summer and for those who continue to play in the summer leagues I have an important message for everyone.

It gives me great pleasure to announce that we will once again be holding a pre-season tournament and fund raiser on Sunday 17th September 2017, assisted by our official sponsors GEWO. Full details are given below but I wanted to make everyone aware that this is going to be a unique event. Not only will everyone have the opportunity to compete for trophies and prizes but we will also be raising money for We Love Manchester Charity. Your entry includes a #lovewins Bee T-Shirt.

The suicide bombing on the 22nd May 2017 at the Manchester Arena shocked all of us and our table tennis community. Our tournament on the 17th September is our way of helping to raise funds for the victims and those affected by this terrorist attack. Please come and support us as we raise money for the We Love Manchester Charity and wear your T Shirts with pride on the day.

Date of Event

Sunday 17th September 2017

Venue

The Cheadle College, Cheadle Rd, Cheadle SK8 5HA

We will have the use of the whole hall this year and we will be playing on 12 – 14 tables.

Timings

Arrival 10.00am

First Matches 10.30pm

Finish Time 6.00pm

Format

Open Singles for Wilmslow & District League Division 1 players, Manchester & District League Premier & Trafford League Premier players

Open Singles for Wilmslow & District League Divisions 2 & 3 players, Manchester & District League Divisions 1 & Trafford League Div 1 & 2 players

Handicap Singles – Open to everyone inc Academy Players

Open Doubles

Under 13 Junior Singles

Cost of Entry

Cost Of Entry: £20 per person (no matter how many events you enter). Your entry includes a #Love Manchester Bee T Shirt.

£5 Entry for Juniors (sorry no T Shirt, but some goodies!)

Prizes

£200 of GEWO Table Tennis Equipment

£200 of Canadian Food Inc. Maple Syrup, Wild Rices

Winner & Runner Up Medals

Ernest Johnson Cup (to be returned each year)

There are a limited number of places available, so can I ask that if you want to secure your place then drop an email to Andy Johnson, Ian Fletcher or Dave Hulme confirming your commitment to participate. Official entry forms will follow.

Look forward to welcoming you on the 17th September for a great day of Table Tennis.

With very best regards

Andy Johnson

Wilmslow & District League Secretary and Match Secretary

Entry forms are available from: Andy Johnson e: andyjohnson@lineone.net

William Hoyle wins top table tennis award

Press Editor — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:11:04 +0100

William Hoyle wins top table tennis award

The Stan Parr Award for most promising junior

William is a member of Stockport Table Tennis Academy (STTA) and he represents the Manchester League team playing in the Lancashire & Cheshire league. The inter-league junior team comes up against teams from other leagues across northwest namely Warrington, Southport, Preston, Liverpool and Oldham. Competition is fierce as this is the top premier division.

Picture L to R Phillip Gould-Bourn, William Hoyle and David Hulme

The award is very special in that it is voted for at the leagues AGM which was held on Wednesday 1 June 2016, it's for the most promising junior player for the season. The Manchester league chairman Mr Phillip Gould-Bourn re-presented the trophy to William during the weekly Sunday training session at Cheadle College.

"William has worked hard to achieve good results this season. The feature of his play is his consistent heavy topspin forehand that his opponents find too hot to handle. Fourteen year old William has three seasons left as a junior player, his current England ranking stands at number 80 which could be improved with hard work, practice and dedication” says academy head coach David Hulme.

With William leading the team for next season Manchester juniors will be challenging for the top slot in the premier division.

STTA is open to youngsters both girls and boys that want to play and get involved in the World’s largest racket sport; table tennis. So why not give it a go and give your children a break from those computer games! Beginners welcome.

For further information about club nights make an application via the website or contact David on t: 0161 612 0164.

New partnership with Cheadle College

Press Editor — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:49:34 +0100

Stockport Table Tennis Academy (STTA) are excited to announce a new partnership with Cheadle College.
As our academy is fast growing, this new partnership with the college will allow for our planned expansion using the sports hall facilities, to become a reality.

Our ambition is to promote the fast moving dynamic sport of table tennis, the most played racket sport in the world, to both junior and now adult players who want to get involved and enjoy a healthier lifestyle that regular exercise brings. Support from the sports National Governing Body (NGB) Table Tenns England (TTE) is helping us to to get the balls rolling! It is hoped that with community support we can get good attendance.

The facilities are first rate for table tennis dark coloured walls, sports floor, bright lighting and spacious courts with barrier surrounds.

Commencing Sunday 24th April we are starting new open sessions from 2.00 until 5.00pm. The sessions are for all levels from beginner to advanved players. To show an interest and get involved contact us through the website using this link:

One to one coaching is available please contact us to discuss.

m: 07717 670360 ask for David

Parrs Wood Greater Manchester table tennis champions

Stockport TTA — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:01:34 +0000

Parrs Wood High School's table tennis team are greater manchester Schools Champions and will progress to the regional finals.

The events were staged at Oldham Hulme Grammar School in Oldham on Sunday 29 November 2015, the school did the events proud by providing a first class venue.

"All the boys played their part with William Gregson and William Hoyle unbeaten and Alfie McIntyre picking up crucial matches in each fixture," explained Stockport Table Tennis Academy Head Coach David Hulme.

Almajd also battled hard and his points would have been crucial if the final went to a points count back, which it very nearly did when William Gregson looked certain to lose against Altrincham. But the 13 year-old, the most experienced player on the team, fought back to win in five games.

Greater Manchester Schools Champions - Parrs Wood High
School Under 16s table tennis team. Left to right: Almajd,
William, William and Alfie

Parrs Wood beat Oldham Hulme Grammar (5-3) and Altrincham Grammar (5-3) in the group stage, Manchester Grammar (7-1) in the semi finals and then Altrincham Grammar again in the final (5-3).

The next round will be in Blackburn in the New Year.

The team's success this weekend was just the next stage in a very positive start to the 2015-16 season for the boys: William Hoyle entered the top 100 U15s nationally earlier this season and teammate William Gregson is ranked in the top 30 U13s nationally. Both William's compete on the junior open circuit and represent Manchester in the Lancashire & Cheshire League.

Three of the boys, William Hoyle, William Gregson and Alfie McIntyre train at Stockport Table Tennis Academy and compete for Stockport in the National Cadet and Junior Leagues.

Junior Table Tennis - New Club

Press Editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:08:37 +0100

Fun play for children with instruction, places available now.

Stockport Table Tennis Academy is opening a new club at Grove Park Sports Grove Lane, in Cheadle Hulme especially for boys & girls in school year 5/6. The new club is aimed at beginners with no previous playing experience.

We expect the new club to be as popular as our other two existing clubs; places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Opening/Starting date: Monday 7th September 2015.
Sessions: Mondays from 4.00 until 5-00pm (1hour).
Price: £35.00 per half term (7 sessions).
Membership: Introductory offer £10.00 (usual price £25.00).

TTE qualified table tennis coach fully certificated.

Name: Grove Park Sports

Address: Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 7NB.

To secure a place for your child click on the Apply now button and complete our application form today. (Please type Grove Park on your application)

UPDATE

Places now available for girl only sessions school year 5/6/7 with our new coach Rosy.

Starts: Mon 7 Sep and every Monday
Time: 5.00 until 6-00pm
Prices: same as above.

Book yours today by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button and completing our form or ring David on m: 07717 670368.

Runners up in cadet league

Stockport TTA — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 05:07:16 +0100

Stockport Table Tennis Academy u15s runners up in the 2014-15 season Cadet League.

The National Cadet League reached its climax this weekend with Stockport's four u15s teams competing against other clubs from across the region.

Stockport Table Tennis Academy first team:
William Hoyle, Ahab Isaac, William Gregson

Stockport's first team, William Hoyle, Ahab Isaac, William Gregson, finished runners up, pushing league champions Warrington throughout the season, but were unable to overturn their five-point lead on the final day.

Warrington finished the season in unbeatable form dropping just one point to Halton during the entire final match-day.

Stockport Table Tennis Academy head coach, David Hulme, said: "It's a great achievement for our young club to have competed so well this season. We hope to go one better next season."

In total, twenty juniors competed for Stockport's four teams during the 2014-15 season in the National Cadet League: Ahab Isaac, William Gregson, William Hoyle, Shonal Kapoor, Edward Doyle, Lucas Fulford, Isaac Graham, Elliott Tamatave, Mihir Acharya, Oliver Grundy, Johti Mahapatra, Alfie McIntyre, Owen Falukener, Jonas Tamatave, Harry Dimond, Sean Ashworth, Johan Joseph, Olivia Gilson, Joab Isaac, Konark Pathak.