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  • Table Tennis

    Training and coaching for junior table tennis players

    Stockport Table Tennis Academy welcomes junior members of all ages and abilities.

    We train at;

    NEW Laurus Sports Hall Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, Chesire, SK8 5GB.

    • TUESDAYS:

    7.15 until 8.15pm. Junior

    • SUNDAYS:

    2.00 until 3.00pm. Junior

    3.00 until 5.00pm. Adults

    Experienced coaches are on hand to ensure children are developed in the sport at the appropriate level and at a pace that suits them. 

    Teams, leagues and tournaments

    We run several teams in the junior leagues and are always looking to strengthen them with new talent. 

    If your child is selected for a team our coaches will discuss the match schedule and recommended training requirements with you and any applicable fees. Those selected for a team will need to purchase a Stockport TTA shirt.

    More information about the National Cadet and National Junior Leagues

    Clothing

    For training sessions your children will need to wear club shirt, shorts, socks and a tracksuit. Stockport TTA kit is available at subsidised prices. 

    Equipment

    Players should wear indoor sports specific shoes with non-marking soles for safety, comfort and also to protect the sports hall floor. There are many different kinds blades and rubbers on the market with considerably varying playing properties. Our head coach will advise players on the type of blade and rubbers that they should be using to suit their ability and playing style and players will not be able to participate with unsuitable rackets. We discourage players getting bats from general/high street sports stores as these are usually toys - the club has contacts with professional table tennis suppliers able to provide the required standard of rackets.

    Club equipment sponsor: for indoor sports shoes, rubbers, balls, clothing and all your table tennis requirements Global Table Tennis

    Refreshments

    The nature of training and matches requires players to pay particular attention to their hydration. Sugar-free, weak fruit juices and water are all suitable - sugary, fizzy drinks are unsuitable.

    Welfare officer and child protection

    STTA is committed to providing a safe environment for children and we encourage children to report anything that they're not happy about to one of the coaches. We have a welfare officer, trained in child protection, on hand at training sessions. Our coaches are DBS checked as required by law, trained in first-aid and safeguarding children and qualified to coach table tennis - holding the TTE-approved UKCC coaching qualification. Welfare officer - Ian Fletcher.

    Fees

    COVID ERA - STRICTLY MEMEBERS ONLY

    Membership fee: £25 per annum

    Payment of session fees is via club Stack TeamApp no cash please.

    If selected for a National Cadet or National Junior League team or for one of the Manchester & District League teams each player will need to pay a fee for each and will require an ETTA license.

    Cadet team fee: £40 per season
    Junior team fee: £40 per season
    Manchester League fee: £52 per season
    TTE player license: £5 or £16 depending on type

    Tournaments

    STTA supports juniors competing in Junior Open Tournaments, helping to prepare players for tournament-level competition and providing match-side coaching during events. Tournament dates and entry forms.

    Venues
    Addresses and directions

    Parental support

    Parents have a key role in supporting children through a junior table tennis career - taxi, motivator, diary manager, financial support, kit washer and not to mention spectator, with many juniors playing matches, training and competing in tournaments several times a week. The support of parents is important and valued - the club wouldn't exist without your support and commitment.

    Junior table tennis careers

    Stockport Table Tennis Academy encourages and supports juniors throughout a junior table tennis career and has prepared a guide to junior table tennis careers and a guide to the leagues and tournaments for parents.

New players, register here

Table tennis training and coaching for juniors: register to play at Stockport Table Tennis Academy

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