New link with Sporting Pulse

The TTA has joined up with Sporting Pulse to update the way membership details are administered. Tasmanian associations have been each given a copy of the new Sportzware software needed to implement the new system. It is hoped the new system will be up and running by mid year. The STTTA Inc have successfully moved their members to the new system. Any enquiries should be directed to Doug McLean.

2008 Australian Juniors Table Tennis Championships

To check how our juniors are going CLICK ON THIS LINK.

Our teams include Nathan King, Daniel Huxtable, Troy Higgins, Josh Goodsell, Allen Chen, Tim McKay, Darryl Ding, Kyle Smith, Jennifer Sweeney and Maddy Goodsell with co-managers Chris Hooper and Robert Huxtable.

Level 1 Coaching Course

David Wilson is conducting a Coaching Course on 17 and 18 October at New Town High. applications close on Fri 26 September. Here is an information flyer. CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER.

2008 Tasmanian Open 

This will be held at the Kingston Centre on Sat 5 July. Philip Boyle, Jenny Langridge and Andrew Moore will be coming over from Victoria. Callan Wisby, Andrew Castaldi, Dylan Smith and Aidan Cutlan will be spearheading the local contigent. There should not be too many non friction long pimpled rubbers as they will not be ITTF approved from 1 July 2008.

ITTF Notice re 'Glue'

CLICK HERE for a copy.

Maureen Sherman 16th Life Member

Congratulations to Maureen Sherman on being elected as the 16th Life Member of the Tasmanian Table Tennis Association at the AGM held at Campbell Town on 16 February 2008.

2007 STATE RANKINGS

Interested in helping Junior Table Tennis

Nominations are called for the new voluntary position of 'Director of Junior Development' of the Tasmanian Table Tennis Association (TTTA).

This is a new position which would suit a person with an interest in the development of junior table tennis in Tasmania - it is an administrative role and as such does not require coaching or officiating experience, although this would be useful.

For further details and a no-obligation discussion contact David Nettleton ph:64363183 or Geoff Long ph:6234 1456(BH) 6234 2693(AH).

2009 World Masters Games:

Their website says:

No other multi-sport event in the world attracts as many participants as the World Masters Games. Since 1985 the Games have brought together mature aged sports men and women from around the globe who share a commitment to the simple philosophy of "sport for life". 
 
"Masters" is simply an age designation; it does not denote a level of proficiency or a particular achievement.  To compete, all you need to do is to satisfy the age criteria for your sport. The World Masters Games are for you.
 
The World Masters Games have been held on six previous occasions:

The seventh Games will be held in Australia's global city, Sydney, from 10 - 18 October 2009.

Go here for information

Reunification Photo taken at Country Club Casino 10 June 2007

Chris Hooper (STTTA), Luke V (ETTL),  Robbi Stringer (NSTTL), Mark Cunningham (NTTTA), Glen Willis(DTTA), Tom Brown (DTTL), David Nettleton (TTTA ) & Brian Evans (BTTL).

2008 National Youth Championships

For the availability form for these championships, CLICK HERE.

ITTF Rubber List indicating those rubbers to be banned

Please CLICK HERE for a PDF of the list.

ITTF Glue Ruling

This ruling comes into force from 1 January 2008 for junior events and 1 September 2008 for senior events. For full details CLICK HERE

New Australian National Coach

Marcus Gustafson is the new National Coach. For a summary of his background, CLICK HERE.

2007 YMCA Topspin Challenge

This event was held by the NSTTL at the YMCA Glenorchy on Saturday 20 October. Paul Pinkewich won the Mens Singles from Victorian Craig Carter. Pinkewich also won the Veterans Singles defeating Brian Berry.

BURNIE win State League from Northern Suburbs.

Burnie won a closely contested State League at the Country Club Casino over weekend 9-10 June. The team captained by David Nettleton and spearheaded by Callan Wisby, Dylan Smith and veterans Denis Armstrong & Brian Evans along with "Shanty" and Gary Smith were on tenderhooks right up to the final minutes however with Callan Wisby winning over Michael Colbourn and 'Shanty' holding Andrew Howell at bay, they were assured of victory on the points table. Last year in a similar situation Burnie lost to the Southern team. 

Photo of winning team:

SHIRTS, VESTS for sale

Need Playing Shirts for State League or Night Roster?

This may be of interest to your Association or League.

The TTTA has a stock of 165 new clothing items available for purchase. They
are:

* Playing Shirts in Black, Red, Royal Blue and Pink, sizes  SML, MED, L, XL,
2XL, 3XL and 4XL, price is $15.00 each

* Reversible Vests in Navy/Gold, and Black/Red, sizes SML, MED, L, XL, 2XL,
price is $25.00 each

* Ladies Vests in Red or Black, sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18
price is $15.00 each

All prices include GST, but not freight to you.

For further information or to place an order please contact Elaine Wright on
03 6278 3000 (W) or email: ElaineWright@kaizenbusiness.com

IMPORTANT GLUE USE ANNOUNCEMENT

Please read this important message from the President, ITTF.

TV via PC    

If you have broadband connection you can watch TV broadcasts of table tennis via the ITTF website. Click on the itTV icon.

Then click on the screen and you will be asked to download an .exe file. Once installed you need to open program from desktop shortcut and select the event you wish to view. A little slow at first but seemed to work fine when fully buffered.

ITTF site is at www.ittf.com

Rotation of National Championships

TOOLS & TIPS FOR NEW COACHES & OFFICIALS

The Coaching and Officiating Unit of the Australian Sports Commission has just developed a series of new web pages aimed at “grass roots” coaches and officials.  The web pages, entitled “Tools and Tips for New Coaches and Officials” are a key part of our strategy to engage with and provide greater assistance to community level coaches and officials. The new web pages can be accessed from www.ausport.gov.au/coachofficial , then click on the “Tools & Tips” button on the right.