Osterley Table Tennis Club

Play an Olympic Sport in the Olympic Year!
A new table tennis club launches in January 2012.

Where?Osterley Sports & Athletics Centre, 120 Wood Lane, Isleworth TW7 5FF
When?Every Thursday evening 8pm-10pm starting Thursday 12th January 2012
Why?- Have fun and meet new people
- Increase your general fitness
- Improve your coordination and reactions
Table tennis (or ping-pong, as it is sometimes called) is one of the most popular sports in the world. A fun game can be had no matter what age or standard the players are, and men and women can compete equally. You will need clothing that does not restrict your movement and training shoes that will not mark the floor. All equipment is provided except a bat; if required, one can be hired from the Sports Centre.

Try us out for two weeks before joining as a member.
For more details phone Neil Hawes on 07796 926001, or email ottc@neilhawes.com.

Club Information   Club Rules

Updates 27/1/2012
AFTER THREE MEETINGS OF THE CLUB: we have had attendances of 22, 21, and 15 people respectively, playing on four tables, and 9 people have so far joined as members.
PUBLICITY: I distributed flyers advertising the start up of the club through the doors of over 2300 houses in the local area, and I advertised the club on a few strategic places on the Internet. I had quite a few telephone calls and emails as a result of this publicity.
CHILDREN: Some people have asked about children playing table tennis. Because this is a new club starting up, we do not have CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) checks for officials or a Child Protection Policy in place for the club, so (for the time being) our rule is that children must be accompanied and supervised at all times.

Relevant links:
Why is ping pong becoming trendy?
Barack Obama and David Cameron form table tennis team
BBC Basic Guide to Table Tennis