Table Tennis Centre Of Excellence

For as long as I have been involved in Table Tennis here in Ireland, players and coaches have always dreamed of a table tennis centre where they can go and practice anytime they want. When I was a junior player I remember turning up at my club to practice and being told that the hall was being used for another activity even though it was a club night. Then I remember going again the next week to try and practice before an important competition and being told the hall was being used for indoor bowling. This situation is unacceptable at any stage. When somebody wishes to play their sport when they wish, they should be allowed to.

I am pleased to say that the situation has improved recently in Dublin where I play. Dundrum TTC is available regularly now and open long hours on club nights. This has become the hub for players to practice and the plan for the future is to have the club open everyday. Anything is possible but you have to make it happen. The junior section on the weekends is going marvellously well. Imagine a club open all day and night where you can go and practice anytime you like? Sounds good, right?

If this is to happen we will need the support of all players who play table tennis in Ireland which will mean more members to pay for the facility to open. This would be an incredible opportunity for all and a dream come true.

The future is bright for table tennis in Ireland

JB