Take a look at some of the links and see how table tennis is played across the world
World Championships Practise Hall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kisj0-PWD_0&feature=related
China Overpowering Table Tennis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ack0eitdqZU&feature=related
Xu Xin Multiball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlKb08yv6aQ&feature=related
Ma Long Multi Ball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VHKF5pPJrs&feature=related
6 Year Old Girl From China
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxnBSCTSbb0&feature=related
Friday, 17 June 2011
Table Tennis Proves Popular in Wales
An AYP Report for Spring shows what sports are played in the 5x60 Activity Programme and also during Dragon Sessions. There were over 50 different sports and Table Tennis showed the 8th most popular sport in Wales.
This just shows that no matter what level you are or where you come from Table Tennis can be a sport played be all ages and of all abilities.
This just shows that no matter what level you are or where you come from Table Tennis can be a sport played be all ages and of all abilities.
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Whitchurch Primary Transition Day
Whitchurch High School held their Summer Primary Transition Day on Tuesday 14th June.
This gave Regional Coach Simon Oyler the oppotunity to Introduce Table Tennis to those primary school pupils who haven't yet had the opportunity to take part and enjoy the fine sport.
Thoughout the day over 120 primary pupils got the chance to get a taster of four subjects at the school, one being Table Tennis run by the Academy Programme at the school. These four sessions comprised of Bat Skills, Challenges and also Exhibitions from Regional Coach Simon Oyler and Welsh Coach Nathan Thomas who was on hand to help and give his support to these young children.
There was also a special guest apperance from Welsh National Coach Ryan Jenkins, who showed his support and shared some challenges with the young pupils.
These young children will be the new Year 7 pupils come September and will be some of the new players who will join the Table Tennis Academy Sessions run and the School.
This gave Regional Coach Simon Oyler the oppotunity to Introduce Table Tennis to those primary school pupils who haven't yet had the opportunity to take part and enjoy the fine sport.
Thoughout the day over 120 primary pupils got the chance to get a taster of four subjects at the school, one being Table Tennis run by the Academy Programme at the school. These four sessions comprised of Bat Skills, Challenges and also Exhibitions from Regional Coach Simon Oyler and Welsh Coach Nathan Thomas who was on hand to help and give his support to these young children.
There was also a special guest apperance from Welsh National Coach Ryan Jenkins, who showed his support and shared some challenges with the young pupils.
These young children will be the new Year 7 pupils come September and will be some of the new players who will join the Table Tennis Academy Sessions run and the School.
UKCC Level 3
Regional Development Coach Simon Oyler completed his 2nd weekend of his UKCC Level 3 on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July at Lilleshall National Sport Centre, England
This Weekend Included:
Athlete Programme Presentation
One 40 Minute Coachines Session
Match Captaincy
Performance Analysis
The next weekend of the course is January 14th and 15th where Simon will then qualify as a UKCC Level 3 Coach.
This Weekend Included:
Athlete Programme Presentation
One 40 Minute Coachines Session
Match Captaincy
Performance Analysis
The next weekend of the course is January 14th and 15th where Simon will then qualify as a UKCC Level 3 Coach.
Monday, 13 June 2011
Welsh Secondary Schools Championships
The Welsh Secondary Schools came to Cardiff again on Sunday 12th June.
There was a great amount of players entered from Cardiff those all being from Cathays High School Academy and Whitchurch High School Academy.
Charlotte Carey and Lewis Williams (both of Glyncoed school in Ebbw Vale) won their respective events today in Cardiff. Charlotte beat Angharad Phillips in the girls final 3-0 whilst Lewis managed to overturn Conor in the boys final 3-2. Conor led 9-6in the deciding set but Lewis came back to take it 11-9
For more details please visit www.ttaw.co.uk
There was a great amount of players entered from Cardiff those all being from Cathays High School Academy and Whitchurch High School Academy.
Charlotte Carey and Lewis Williams (both of Glyncoed school in Ebbw Vale) won their respective events today in Cardiff. Charlotte beat Angharad Phillips in the girls final 3-0 whilst Lewis managed to overturn Conor in the boys final 3-2. Conor led 9-6in the deciding set but Lewis came back to take it 11-9
For more details please visit www.ttaw.co.uk
TTAW Awards Night
Last Night the annual TTAW awards were held in Cardiff to honour the people of the TTAW
The winners of the awards were as follows:
Coach of the Year – Aled HowellVolunteer of the Year – Neil O’Connell
Club of the Year – Bridgend
Lifetime Achievement Award – Gerald Watkins
Player of the Year – Conor Edwards
Regional Player of the Year-
North East – Ryan Taylor (Clewedog)
North West – Kate Roberts (Denbigh)
South West – Harry Langley (Swansea)
South Central – Ryan Oyler (St.Mellons Table Tennis Club)
South East – Laura Edwards (Abertillery)
The winners of the awards were as follows:
Coach of the Year – Aled HowellVolunteer of the Year – Neil O’Connell
Club of the Year – Bridgend
Lifetime Achievement Award – Gerald Watkins
Player of the Year – Conor Edwards
Regional Player of the Year-
North East – Ryan Taylor (Clewedog)
North West – Kate Roberts (Denbigh)
South West – Harry Langley (Swansea)
South Central – Ryan Oyler (St.Mellons Table Tennis Club)
South East – Laura Edwards (Abertillery)
Friday, 10 June 2011
Cathays Academy Entertain Carmarthen
Cathays Table Tennis academy played host to a school from Carmarthen in a friendly match.
This was held on Thursday 9th June at Cathays High School and this proved to be a great match up and some great sportsmanship was shown.
The youngsters from Cathays consisting of five Year 8 players and one Year 9 and one Year 11 player took to the court against four players from Carmarthen.
This proved to be a very close match with two of Carmarthen players proving to be to strong for Cathays youngsters, but Cathays youngsters proved to be to strong for the two young players from Carmarthen. Cathays senior players played the two senior players of carmarthan and proved to be slightly to strong winning all their matches.
The match finished 13-11 in favour of Cathays Academy, A very close game and very entertaining match with both parties enjoying every second of the challenge.
Players from Cathays included:
Year 8 Players - Ayman Alkateeb, Sodrul Hussain, Munir Gailani, Gethin Jones, Ethan Ball
Year 9 Player - Manyonge Muliro
Year 11 Player - Thomas Goodall
This was held on Thursday 9th June at Cathays High School and this proved to be a great match up and some great sportsmanship was shown.
The youngsters from Cathays consisting of five Year 8 players and one Year 9 and one Year 11 player took to the court against four players from Carmarthen.
This proved to be a very close match with two of Carmarthen players proving to be to strong for Cathays youngsters, but Cathays youngsters proved to be to strong for the two young players from Carmarthen. Cathays senior players played the two senior players of carmarthan and proved to be slightly to strong winning all their matches.
The match finished 13-11 in favour of Cathays Academy, A very close game and very entertaining match with both parties enjoying every second of the challenge.
Players from Cathays included:
Year 8 Players - Ayman Alkateeb, Sodrul Hussain, Munir Gailani, Gethin Jones, Ethan Ball
Year 9 Player - Manyonge Muliro
Year 11 Player - Thomas Goodall
Monday, 6 June 2011
South Conference League
The Final session of the South Wales Conference League took place last night.
Results are as follows
Division 1
Barry No Mates 2-3 Cardiff University
Fairwater Guys 1-4 Class Act
Slap and Tickle 1-4 Gladiators
Division 2
Vale Academy 1 0-5 Team 10
Bargoed 999 A 0-5 Nothing But Net
Mack Attack 0-5 Team Has Been
Division 3
Augusti 0-5 Tables and Chairs
Bargoed 999 B 5-0 The Unknowns
Cathays A 3-2 Vale Academy 2
Division 4
St.Mellons TTC 5-0 Bargoed 999 C
Marshfield Marauders 5-0 Brecon
Vale Academy 3 5-0 Cathays B
Winners and Runners up of each Division are:
Division 1 Winners - Class Act
Division 1 Runners Up - Barry No Mates
Division 2 Winners - Team Has Been
Division 2 Runners Up - Nothing But Net
Division 3 Winners - Cathays A
Division 3 Runners Up - Tables and Chairs
Division 4 Winners - Vale Academy 3
Division 4 Runners Up - Marshfield Marauders
A Big Thank You goes to Neil Wright who has put all his efforts into running yet another successful season in the Conference League.
See you all again next season
Results are as follows
Division 1
Barry No Mates 2-3 Cardiff University
Fairwater Guys 1-4 Class Act
Slap and Tickle 1-4 Gladiators
Division 2
Vale Academy 1 0-5 Team 10
Bargoed 999 A 0-5 Nothing But Net
Mack Attack 0-5 Team Has Been
Division 3
Augusti 0-5 Tables and Chairs
Bargoed 999 B 5-0 The Unknowns
Cathays A 3-2 Vale Academy 2
Division 4
St.Mellons TTC 5-0 Bargoed 999 C
Marshfield Marauders 5-0 Brecon
Vale Academy 3 5-0 Cathays B
Winners and Runners up of each Division are:
Division 1 Winners - Class Act
Division 1 Runners Up - Barry No Mates
Division 2 Winners - Team Has Been
Division 2 Runners Up - Nothing But Net
Division 3 Winners - Cathays A
Division 3 Runners Up - Tables and Chairs
Division 4 Winners - Vale Academy 3
Division 4 Runners Up - Marshfield Marauders
A Big Thank You goes to Neil Wright who has put all his efforts into running yet another successful season in the Conference League.
See you all again next season
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Whats on near you!!
Table Tennis during the Half Term Holidays are on
Wednesday 1st June -
St.Mellons Table Tennis Club -12.00pm-2.00pm and 5.00pm-6.30pm Each Costing £2 per person
Thursday 2nd June -
West Wales Training Camp - Selected Players Only
Friday 3rd June -
Cathays High School Table Tennis Academy - 9.30pm - 12.00pm - £2 Per Person
Whitchurch High School Table Tennis Academy - 1.00pm - 3.00pm £2 Per Person
For more information please contact South East Development Coach Simon Oyler at simon_oyler_1@hotmail.com
Wednesday 1st June -
St.Mellons Table Tennis Club -12.00pm-2.00pm and 5.00pm-6.30pm Each Costing £2 per person
Thursday 2nd June -
West Wales Training Camp - Selected Players Only
Friday 3rd June -
Cathays High School Table Tennis Academy - 9.30pm - 12.00pm - £2 Per Person
Whitchurch High School Table Tennis Academy - 1.00pm - 3.00pm £2 Per Person
For more information please contact South East Development Coach Simon Oyler at simon_oyler_1@hotmail.com
South Conference League Results
Results of Match 4
Session 4
Division 1
Barry No Mates 3-2 Fairwater Guys
Cardiff University 4-1 Gladiators
Slap & Tickle 2-3 Class Act
Division 2
Vale Academy 4-1 Bargoed 999 A
Team 10 0-5 Team Has Been
Mack Attack 0-5 Nothing But Net
Division 3
Augusti 0-5 Bargoed 999 B
Tables and Chairs 2-3 Vale Academy 2
Cathays A 5-0 The Unkowns
Division 4
St.Mellons TTC 2-3 Marshfield Marauders
Bargoed 999 C 5-0 Cathays B
Vale Academy 3 4-1 Brecon
Session 4
Division 1
Barry No Mates 3-2 Fairwater Guys
Cardiff University 4-1 Gladiators
Slap & Tickle 2-3 Class Act
Division 2
Vale Academy 4-1 Bargoed 999 A
Team 10 0-5 Team Has Been
Mack Attack 0-5 Nothing But Net
Division 3
Augusti 0-5 Bargoed 999 B
Tables and Chairs 2-3 Vale Academy 2
Cathays A 5-0 The Unkowns
Division 4
St.Mellons TTC 2-3 Marshfield Marauders
Bargoed 999 C 5-0 Cathays B
Vale Academy 3 4-1 Brecon
Check this out!!!
Take a look at this clip on youtube
Ma Lin - The Dragon of Table Tennis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKnGJIR6TIc&feature=related
One of the gretest players of our generation!!
Ma Lin - The Dragon of Table Tennis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKnGJIR6TIc&feature=related
One of the gretest players of our generation!!
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
South Conference League Results
The results of Sunday 22nd May
Division 1
Barry No Mates 4-1 Slap and Tickle
Cardiff University 4-1 Fairwater Guys
Class Act 4-1 Gladiators
Division 2
Vale Academy 1 0-5 Mack Attack
Team 10 4-1 Bargoed 999 A
Nothing But Net 0-5 Team Has Been
Division 3
Augusti 1-4 Cathays
Tables and Chairs 4-1 Bargoed 999 B
The Unknowns 2-3 Vale Academy 2
Divison 4
St.Mellons TTC 0-5 Vale Academy 3
Bargoed 999 C 1-4 Marshfield Marauders
Brecon 5-0 Cathays B
Next fixtures are on Sunday 29th May
Division 1
Barry No Mates 4-1 Slap and Tickle
Cardiff University 4-1 Fairwater Guys
Class Act 4-1 Gladiators
Division 2
Vale Academy 1 0-5 Mack Attack
Team 10 4-1 Bargoed 999 A
Nothing But Net 0-5 Team Has Been
Division 3
Augusti 1-4 Cathays
Tables and Chairs 4-1 Bargoed 999 B
The Unknowns 2-3 Vale Academy 2
Divison 4
St.Mellons TTC 0-5 Vale Academy 3
Bargoed 999 C 1-4 Marshfield Marauders
Brecon 5-0 Cathays B
Next fixtures are on Sunday 29th May
Sunday, 22 May 2011
Tom's A Table Tennis Leader
Thomas Goodall of Cathays High School Table Tennis Academy was one of 12 who attended the TTAW Table Tennis Leaders Award in Llanelli on Saturday 21st May.
This was the first of a New Table Tennis Leaders Award for the TTAW which includes:
Aswell as having the course tutor Barry Robertson for this award, all the participants where lucky enough to have National Coach Ryan Jenkins and Regional Development Coaches Simon Oyler and Aled Rhys Howell who where giving their own technical knowledge and sharing their coaching experiences, they where also shadowing Barry so that they can deliver their own Leaders Courses in their Areas. also present was Bernard Carter who is the TTAW Child Protection Officer, who delivered the Child Protection Workshop
There will be many more courses to come this year across South Wales
This was the first of a New Table Tennis Leaders Award for the TTAW which includes:
- Four Basic Strokes : Backhand and Forehand Drive, Backhand and Forehand Push
- How to deliver these four bacis strokes
- Good and Bad Practise
- A Child Protection Workshop
Aswell as having the course tutor Barry Robertson for this award, all the participants where lucky enough to have National Coach Ryan Jenkins and Regional Development Coaches Simon Oyler and Aled Rhys Howell who where giving their own technical knowledge and sharing their coaching experiences, they where also shadowing Barry so that they can deliver their own Leaders Courses in their Areas. also present was Bernard Carter who is the TTAW Child Protection Officer, who delivered the Child Protection WorkshopCongratulations to Everyone on the Course
There will be many more courses to come this year across South Wales
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
World Championships on ITTv
Take a look at the link below which has a lot of top quality matches from the World Championships held in Rotterdam.
Wales had 6 players representing their country and the Championships and did have some good results.
You will find the Welsh Wizard Ryan Jenkins up against the Duch Number 1 and also Naomi Owen and Charlote Carey in action.
Not only will you find the Welsh Team playing but also an interview from Jac Jenkins at the Eurokids in Rotterdam... !!!!!
Take a Look!!!!
http://www.ittf.com/ittv/
Wales had 6 players representing their country and the Championships and did have some good results.
You will find the Welsh Wizard Ryan Jenkins up against the Duch Number 1 and also Naomi Owen and Charlote Carey in action.
Not only will you find the Welsh Team playing but also an interview from Jac Jenkins at the Eurokids in Rotterdam... !!!!!
Take a Look!!!!
http://www.ittf.com/ittv/
EuroKids Meet Worlds Best
Last week Welsh Coach Simon Oyler made the trip to Rotterdam with Welsh Under 13's Players Jac Jenkins and Kate Roberts for another EuroKids Training Camp.
This was no ordinary EuroKids, This was held at the World Championships. Along with 40 other EuroKids players Jac and Kate got the chance to Watch the Whole of the World Championships and Had the opportunity to practise with some of the worlds grestest players such as Vladamir Samsonov, Jean-Michel Saive, Tamara Boros, Andrie Filimon, Daniela Dodean, Ni Xia Lian as well as have photos taken with the likes of World Champions Wang Hao and Werner Schlager, European Number 1 Timo Boll, Oh Sang Eun, and also the Greatest Two players Ever in Jan Ove Walnder and Liu Guoliang.
Pictures Below
This was no ordinary EuroKids, This was held at the World Championships. Along with 40 other EuroKids players Jac and Kate got the chance to Watch the Whole of the World Championships and Had the opportunity to practise with some of the worlds grestest players such as Vladamir Samsonov, Jean-Michel Saive, Tamara Boros, Andrie Filimon, Daniela Dodean, Ni Xia Lian as well as have photos taken with the likes of World Champions Wang Hao and Werner Schlager, European Number 1 Timo Boll, Oh Sang Eun, and also the Greatest Two players Ever in Jan Ove Walnder and Liu Guoliang.
This was a great experiance for these Young Welsh Stars.
Pictures Below
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| Jean-Michel Saive |
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| Vladimir Samsonov |
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| Werner Schlager |
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| Eurokids Meet Timo Boll |
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| Wang Hao |
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| Liu Guoliang |
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| Oh Sang Eun |
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