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Brand New Table Arrived

With our players help, the new table final got into our club. Now we have three high-quality tables for players to enjoy!

We had purchased another tournament quality table that was used in the 2012 US Open in Las Vegas. This is our second very high quality table and yes, she is bright blue like her sister.

Notice

we have received dozens and dozens of requests from people requesting membership. With the limited number of tables, we will limit the number of players at 16 at one time and continue with the 20 minutes time limit per session. Again we would ask for your cooperation to ensure that everyone gets playing time on the tables.

Club Closure Tonight due to weather

Due to bad weather today, our club has to be closed temporarily tonight. Please stay safe and warm.

Check Burlington weather forcast for more information.

Table Tennis News

2015 Asian Cup Table Tennis Tournament

2015 Asian Cup Table Tennis Tournament will take place on March 17, 2015 at Jaipur (IND). World’s best table tennis players will play for 2015 in India. 16 players each in the men’s and women’s singles will battle it out for top honours in the USD100, 000 event.Check out players list.

What is Asian Cup Table Tennis Tournament? Click here to learn more.

Top Four Seeds Secure First Places but Choose Different Routes to Second Stage

France, Russia, the Czech Republic and Germany, the respective top four seeds in the Junior BoysÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Team event at the 2015 Italian Junior and Cadet Open all concluded their initial phase contests on Friday 6th March, in first places in their respective groups.

Best Performance in 2015 Canada Winter Games

After 6 days of competition, Team Ontario was showing the best performance of them all, winning 6 out of 7 gold medals and reaching the top of the overall standings in the table tennis event. Filip Ilijevski was the most successful player with 3 gold medals in the Singles, Doubles and Team event. Team Quebec came in second position just before the host province from British Columbia.

Club Update

All Yes its been a while. Usually no news is good news, well, not all the time. The City has informed me that the Auditorium’s renovations were delayed and opening has been pushed to September. I still do not know how many tables the new floor configuration will allow us to put on the area. At the earliest, I will have more news in June. We need to put all 5 tables on the floor to pay the rent, 4 wont simply do as we have to reduce the number of players in relation to the number of tables, simple mathematics. Will see and advise you when I know more. The tables are in great condition and still stored without Continue reading

Update on location search

All To my regret, I am unable so far to find a new location for our club. The renovations at the church have been pushed by a year due to legalities with city permits. Therefore we must wait for the Arena’s renovations to complete, which is scheduled for March 2018. The tables are well stored and will remain in perfect conditions until that time. Yvan

Season ending meeting

All Season has ended and the tables are now stored (thanks to Brad, Brandt and Walter). What is left is our season ending party at the Judge and Jury at the corner of Walkers and Mainway at 9 PM for prizes and cold drinks… See you there!!! Yvan

Friday May 12th session

All Again, we had 5 tables to use as the renovations are obviously delayed. Only 2 weeks left to get your name on the ladder!! I will be seeing you on June 2nd as I am gone fishing. Walter, Brad, Ben, and Brandt will setup and close the club. Thank you!! Yvan

May 5th session

All Well, the city was late in their renovations, allowing us to have 5 tables once more. will play it week by week. The end of season is approaching quickly, therefore play your last games to climb up the ladder.. Remember, June 2nd 9 PM at the Judge and Jury.. Yvan

Important update

All The city of Burlington has informed me that the Auditorium will be unavailable starting June 2nd 2017 up to March 2018 due to renovations. As such, our last session at the Auditorium will be on May 26th 2017. In addition and due to the renovations, we will be limited to 4 tables (from 5 tables) starting May 5th until May 26th incl. therefore we need to reduce the number of players from 17 to 14. Considering that we average 18 players per session, this will be difficult but we have no choice in the matter as if we still function with 5 tables there is risk for injury due to limited space between tables. Remember, maximum number of players Continue reading

Reminder: No activities on Friday, April 14th 2017 for Good Friday

All Reminder for all, the club will be closed on Friday, April 14th 2017 for Good Friday. Thank you Yvan

Friday, March 17th session

All We had a great session with again the club at capacity. Again, noticed that games are not played. Remember the prizes at the end of the season!! See you Friday

Friday, March 10th 2017 session

All Despite the upcoming March break, we had a good turnout where no-one was made to wait for an empty spot. Already we see improvement by the new players at the club. Congratulations! Good tip. To improve, you must play games to identify areas of your game that needs improvement. By doing so, your name would end up in the ladder board and eligible for a prize at the end of the season in June. Also, while you are improving, you will notice how important the blade and rubbers are important to the game. You can ask the most experienced players about your blade for tips. I have finally added the new players to the post email list. Sorry for Continue reading

Admittance fee increase

All As mentioned in a previous post and discussed on the floor for a few weeks, we need to increase the admittance fees to $8 per session. This increase is definitely not for profit but just to break even and be able in the long run to replace the equipment. Please bring exact change this Friday 🙂 Thank you Yvan