Table Tennis Tauranga

30/08/2026

🏓 TABLE TENNIS TAURANGA – CLUB UPDATE! 🏓

A lot is happening at the club over the next few weeks, so here are the key updates and dates to keep in mind!

🏆 Junior Mini Competition

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our Junior Mini Competition, which started last Thursday and will be completed this Thursday Sept 3rd.

With around 16 juniors entering, it has been a fantastic start. Thanks to all the players, parents and supporters for helping make it such a success! 👏

🏓 Next Junior Mini Competition

Registrations are now OPEN!

📅 17 & 24 September
💰 $12 ( Junior Squad players – FREE )
⏰ Registration closes Monday 14 September

Please pay Table Tennis Tauranga first, then text or email Paul to confirm your place. Bank account details are available on the Table Tennis Tauranga website.

Missed the current competition? Make sure you don’t miss this one! ✅

📅 Club Closed - Thursday September 10th

There will be NO club activities due to the AIMS Games.

This includes:
❌ Junior training❌ Adult training❌ Junior leagues
❌ Adult leagues

Club reopens for Sept 17th and 24th

🎓 School Holiday Programme

The club will continue as normal during the school holidays on:

📅 Thursday 1 October & Thursday 8 October with all
Junior Training: Casual attendance, normal time, run by Paul.

Adult League: Casual drop-in league, normal time, run by Jae.

📍 Memorial Hall, QEYC
71 Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga 3110

🆕 FIRST OFFICIAL JUNIOR LEAGUE – TERM 4!

We’re excited to launch our first official Junior League in Term 4, running alongside the Adult Spring League!

📅 15 October – 12 November
⏰ 6:35 pm – 7:30 pm

Players will:
🏓 Be allocated into teams
🏓 Compete over five weeks
🏓 Play singles and doubles
🏓 Earn points for their team each week

💰 Juniors: $30 ( Junior Squad players – FREE )
💰 Adults – Spring League: $50

The Junior League will initially be capped at 18 players. If numbers allow, we may expand in multiples of six to maintain the 6 team structure.

All playing levels are welcome, from newer players to experienced juniors.

Registrations will open closer to the start date — keep an eye out!

🏆 SAVE THE DATE – Last BOPTTA “MAXPLAY”. TOURNAMENT for 2026
📅 Saturday 14 November 2026

Registration information will be released closer to the tournament.

Thanks everyone for your continued support of Table Tennis Tauranga! ❤️

We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the Junior Mini Competition, the upcoming school holidays and our exciting Term 4 programme.

❓ Questions? Contact Paul or Jae by email or text.

15/08/2026

🏓 Table Tennis Tauranga – A couple of upcoming events!

As we head towards the second half of the school term, here are two things to keep in mind:

🔥 Thursday Night Winter League – 2nd Half

📅 20 August – 24 September 2026
🏓 5-week league
🚫 No play on 10 September
💰 $50 to register
⏰ Entries close Monday 17 August

Enter as an individual and we’ll organise everyone into teams. We’re aiming for 6 teams, with around 4 players per team, so get your entry in quickly to avoid missing out!

🏆 2026 Bay of Plenty Open at Memorial Hall QEYC

The tournament is next weekend Sat Aug 22nd and 23rd please note all Junior events are on Sunday 23rd.
entries close this Sunday Aug 16th .
Online entries to be made through …
ttnz.tournamentsoftware.com
entry payment to BOPTTA

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out.

Jae & Paul,

Table Tennis Tauranga

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14/08/2026

🏓 Thursday Night Winter League – 2nd Half

Dates: Thursday 20 August – Thursday 24 September 2026
5-week league - No play on 10 September as hall is used for AIMS Games.

The league commences again next Thursday, and entries close this coming Monday (17 August).
Please pay $50 to Table Tennis Tauranga to secure your spot.

Enter as an individual and we will organise players into teams.

We are aiming for 6 teams, with approximately 4 players per team.

Please sign up as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

🏓 2026 Bay of Plenty Open

The 2026 Bay of Plenty Open is next weekend Aug 22nd- 23rd. ,
Entry closes Sunday Aug 16 th.

please use website ttnz.tournamentsoftware.com to make your entry.

Womens Group Coaching Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm

Thanks everyone, and we look forward to seeing you at the tables!

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15/07/2026

Winter League Entries Close This Saturday (18 July)
Our Winter League is almost here, and we'd love to see as many players involved as possible.
The league runs over four Thursday nights:�• 23 July• 6 August• 13 August• 20 August
Players register as individuals, and we'll place everyone into teams. Whether you're looking to improve your match play or simply enjoy some friendly competition, this is a great opportunity to get involved.
If you've already given your name to Jae, don't forget your registration is only confirmed once your $40 entry fee has been paid. Please use your name and code AWL .
Junior Squad players enter free but are asked to commit to all four weeks. Let us know if you would like to be in a team.
Need one more practice before the league starts? Join us at this Thursday's Drop-In League July 16th �• Arrive by 7:00 pm�• Play starts at 7:15 pm�• $10 entry
Congratulations as well to everyone who participated in our first Autumn League last school term, especially Team Pukeko (Ian Irvine & Warren Dowle) who were the winners.
If you're interested in playing in the Waikato Open or Bay of Plenty Open, let us know.
We look forward to another great league.

01/07/2026

🏓 School Holidays = More Table Tennis! 🏓
All TTT clubs open on Thursday 9 &16th during the holidays!

****All Junior programs 3.15- 7pm only $5****
note usual 6.30 -7.30 School League time has changed to 6-7pm .
🎯 Friday Small Group Coaching with Jae

Perfect for:
🏓 Beginners
🏓 Juniors
🏓 Adults

Small groups (maximum 8 players) mean plenty of individual coaching and feedback.

💲 Just $12 per session

The advanced adult class is currently full, but there are still spaces available for junior and beginner groups.

🏆 Got your sights set on the AIMS Games, Waikato Open or Bay of Plenty Open? These sessions are a great way to build confidence and sharpen your game.

To register or for more information, please contact Jae on 027 701 8020.

👏 Congratulations to Elijah Tie, our latest Adult League Player of the Week!

Our Autumn League will have its final round this week before moving into two weeks of casual holiday Drop-In League nights. Everyone is welcome!

❄️ Winter League registrations are now OPEN!

📅 23 July – 20 August

💲 $50 for five weeks

✅ Junior Squad players play FREE

⏰ Registrations close 16 July.

We can't wait to see everyone at the tables over the holidays! 🏓

22/06/2026

🏓 AUTUMN LEAGUE UPDATE 🏓

Last two weeks of Autumn League June 25th and July 2nd .

“Drop in league” for 2 weeks July 9&16 . all welcome 7 pm .

Interested in joining our next Winter league starting July 23rd? Send us a message or come along and see what we're all about for the Drop in League July 9 &16th .

The race for first place is heating up at Table Tennis Tauranga!

Congratulations to Ian Irvine, our Player of the Week, for an outstanding performance. 👏

A special shout-out also goes to Colin Smith, who stepped in for Warren Dowle and made a big impact.

Current standings:

🥇 Team Tui (Shiven Oza & Gina Neville)
🥇 Team Pukeko (Ian Irvine & Warren Dowle)

Both teams are now tied for first place with identical records!

🥈 Team Kiwi (Julie Adamson & Cadence Grant) are close behind and keeping the pressure on.

One of the best things about our leagues is the mix of competition, improvement, and community. Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to get back into the sport, there's a place for you at the table.

✅ Social play available
✅ Friendly club atmosphere
✅ Competitive league opportunities
✅ New players welcome

Know someone who enjoys table tennis? Bring them along for a session and introduce them to the club.

Interested in joining our next Winter league? Send us a message or come along and see what we're all about. for the Drop in League July 9 &16th .

17/06/2026

🏓 Autumn League Update – Table Tennis Tauranga 🏓

Another great night of table tennis, friendly competition, and community spirit last Thursday!

A huge thank you to Joe Liang and Michael Lin for filling in to help while Stuart Tie and Elisha Tie were away. Volunteers and supporters like these help make our club a welcoming place for everyone.

⭐ Player of the Week: Carl Liu
👏 Runner-Up: Shiven Oza

Congratulations to both players for their outstanding effort and positive attitude on the night.

🔥 Team Tui (Shiven Oza & Gina Neville) have made a strong start to the Autumn League, securing wins in the first two rounds and taking an early lead.

With three weeks remaining before the school holidays, there's still plenty of exciting table tennis ahead.

Not playing in the league? No problem!

Everyone is welcome to come along on Thursday nights for social games, practice matches, and a chance to connect with other local players. Whether you're a regular member, a former player thinking about returning, or someone keen to give table tennis a go, we'd love to see you there.

🕖 Thursdays from 7:10 pm

02/06/2026

🏓 AUTUMN LEAGUE 2026 STARTS THIS WEEK! 🏓

The wait is over — Round 1 of Table Tennis Tauranga's first Autumn League of 2026 kicks off this Thursday 4th June!

We're excited to have six teams competing this season and can't wait to see some fantastic matches, friendly rivalries, and great table tennis over the coming weeks.

Our club continues to grow, with strong numbers across our junior programmes, AIMS Games training sessions, and adult competitions. It's an exciting time to be part of the Table Tennis Tauranga community.

❓ Missed league registration?

No problem! Casual players are still welcome to join us on Thursday nights. We'll be running round-robin matches, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy social games, improve their skills, and be part of the action.

Whether you're a seasoned player, returning to the sport, or looking to try table tennis for the first time, we'd love to see you at the club.

📧 For more information, contact us at [email protected]

Come along, meet new people, enjoy some great matches, and be part of one of Tauranga's fastest-growing sporting communities!

27/05/2026

🏓 AUTUMN LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN 🏓

Our Thursday Night Drop In League has had an awesome start this year, with great numbers, competitive matches, and a fantastic social atmosphere each week!

Now we’re taking things up a level with our first official seasonal competition:

🔥 2026 Autumn League
📅 4th June – 2nd July
👥 Teams of 3
🏓 Different opponents each week
📍 Memorial Hall – Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre

This league is perfect for existing members and social players wanting more regular matches in a fun, community-focused environment.

⚠️ ONLY 18 SPOTS AVAILABLE
⚠️ Entries close THIS SUNDAY (31st May)
⚠️ First in, first served

If you want to join, reply to this post, send us a message, or let us know in person this Thursday night.

Thursday Night Drop In League also continues this week:

🕖 7:10pm – 8:15pm
📍 Corner of 11th Ave & Devonport Rd

Come along for some competitive social table tennis and be part of the growing Table Tennis Tauranga community! 🏓

20/05/2026

The Thursday Night “Drop In League” will continue Thursday May 21 & 28 th from 7:10 – 8:15 at the Elizabeth Youth Centre. We are planning to run a 5 week league starting June 4th -July 2nd.

Entry is just $8 for the night, which also includes free-hitting after the league finishes at around 8:00- 8.15pm .

Whether you're a social player, competitive player, or just keen to get some good matches, everyone is welcome.