Welcome to SCTTA

Welcome to the Sussex County Table Tennis Association Website (SCTTA) 

This website started in April 2013. It contains information and TT news that impacts the County of Sussex and also seeks to promotes TT within the County. The County Objectives are all detailed in the SCTTA Annual County Plan which can be found below along with information about SCTTA. There are also many County Reference Documents now on this website. Please send TT news items of interest within Sussex County to the email address below. The Website has recently been upgraded  to latest software versions and more recently to enable Video's. 

News!   

21st August, 2024 - Judy Williams

Notification was received of the passing of July Williams, a County Vice President, and her funeral is today in Amsterdam.

Diane Webb has created an Obituary which is available to view on the TTE Website on the following link:

Obituary: National champion and England international Judy Williams - Table Tennis England 

21st August, 2024 - Sussex County Website - Webmaster

At the recent County AGM, Grahan Carter was elected Webmaster. This website will be taken off-line next week for clean up prior to handover of the site.

12th July, 2024 - Sussex County AGM - Notice

The Sussex County AGM has been set for Monday 29th July starting at 7 pm at the Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, West Sussex, BN6 9UY.

Please find Agenda and Notes of the AGM held on the 24th July, 2023.

All welcome.

 

 

19th May, 2024 - Member Elected Director  - Nominations Closure 20th May

Please see TTE Letter regarding forthcoming election for a position on the TTE Board as a Member Elected Director. Please note the closure date for Nominations is the 20th May.

19th May, 2024 - National Councillor Election

Each year the National Councillor along with the Deputy National Councillor for each County are elected from within the County during the period 1st May to 15th June - see TTE Letter. Currently Tony Catt is the National Councillor and Kevin Long is the Deputy National Councillor. The Election is due to take place at the next Management Meeting for the county which has been scheduled for the 21st May. If you are interested in either roles then please let you County Representative know. There are generally 4 meetings per year and the news item below contains information associated the most recent meeting in April.

15th May, 2024 - National Council News

There was a National Council Meeting on the 30th April and Tony Catt, our Sussex representative, was busy and has lots of information and views in the following documents:

Please feed ]back any views to Tony Catt.

13th May, 2024 - Recent TTE News

The following is a summary of the key points from TTE newsletters over the last 6 weeks:

 29th March

  • Senior Nationals Results & watch Videos;
  • Pride of TT Award - Gary Kenton (Hollingbury TTC);
  • Young Male Volunteer of the Year - Alain Shibu (Horsham TTC);
  • CEO Update;
  • TTE Major Events Strategy - Richard Scruton & Ed Warmer appointed to underpin such as for the World Team Championships in London in 2026;
  • Poland Open Para – Bly Twomey won Gold in Class 7RR;
  • Two new Directors appointed – Anna Whowell and Katharine Curran appointed as Directors on the TTE Board following an Open Recruitment Process replacing Steve Kemish and Priya Samuel;
  • Articles around Women and Girls Ambassadors Programme and a request for anyone interested in participating;
  • Notice of Q&A sessions and information on 2 new young L2 Referee’s

 5th April

  • New Pathway Guide has been published and includes information about the Coaching Pathway and the role of Performance Development Centres (PDC’s);
  • Article about Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification taking place with Liam Pitchford & Anna Hursey participating;
  • Information on Talent Identification Day that was scheduled during the Senior National Championships for those aged between 7 and 11;
  • News of the forthcoming Primary Schools International event in Jersey as host with Guernsey, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England participating;
  • News of the forthcoming Butterfly National Schools Championship taking place in Wolverhampton;
  • Report on Senior British League status
  • News of Q&A sessions with focus on the Coaching Strategy;
  • Opportunity again to view Senior National video’s;
  • Request for Volunteers for County Championship and British League Competitions;
  • Much Archive information has been received from Karenza and Ken Matthews for between the year 1961 and 1978, and many photos are shown;

 9th April - Officials Survey  

  • Survey available (closed 6th May) to gain opinions, thoughts, and any barriers and issues on a Technical Academy pathway being proposed;

 12th April

  • Competition Review – Information on a dedicated page on the website – there are concerns about the impact on Counties with reduced ability to schedule competitions and debates are taking place. Already, amendments have been made such National English leagues being retained;
  • Update on SBL;
  • Senior National highlights still available with links to video’s
  • Invitation for people to join Major Events Team to help deliver World Team Championships in 2026;
  • Survey for Technical Officials Academy reminder;
  • Primary Schools International in Jersey results with England winning 2 Team Golds and 6 Singles Medals of which 2 were gold;
  • Results from the European Youth Cup;
  • Article on the attendance of 2 English Players at the final sessions of the Great British Menu;
  • Steve Smith carrying out fitness challenges linked to charity and information on donations

  19th April

  • Advance information of the Junior U10 to U13 Nationals scheduled for 8th/9th June in Wolverhampton and entries welcome;
  • Replay of Senior Nationals Finals still available
  • Launch of the official Team GB Olympic kit;
  • SBL – Highlights of Rounds 5 to 18;
  • Para TT – Article on Will Bayley and Bly Twomey visiting the birthplace of Para and inspiring patients at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville, Bucks;
  • Archive video on TT artefacts;

  26th April

  • Results from the Junior National Cup;
  • Update on SBL where 3 Teams have the chance of winning;
  • Women & Girls – International Women’s Day Video celebrated with a Ping Session in Manchester;
  • Results from WTT Youth Contender Event in Belgium;
  • International Para Open Event in Amman, Jordan results;
  • Active Lives - Article on the initiatives taking place;
  • CEO Update;
  • News that Liam Pitchford is playing Major League in USA next season;

  3rd May - Coaching Review

  • Invitation to a Coaching Review – held 9/5 and 11/5;
  • Article and Video on the future of Coach Development with a move to more venue-based assessment rather than qualification-based system

  10th May 

  • Junior U17 & Junior Nationals results and opportunity to view videos;
  • CEO – Video on his stepping down for personal reasons;
  • SBL – Final weekend with Brighton and BATTS playing for title;
  • Dimitar Dimitrov becomes world number 1 in the U11 rankings;
  • County Championship – stats for last season now complete on relevant TT Leagues website;
  • Rankings updated and Ryan Goodier now 3rd in the U13 Boys;
  • Para TT - Will Bayley and Bly Twomey won gold in Slovenia Para Open
  • Article and video on Junior Singles Champions Anna and Connor Green twins;

13th May - Proposed membership Changes

  • Proposed TTE Membership changes

5th May 2024 - Sussex Closed Honours Lists

The Sussex Closed took place this year on Sunday the 21st April at Warden Park Acdemy Sports Hall, and all the Honours Lists have been updated as below:

In recent years Cadet age categories have been introduced and Honours Lists for these will be produced in due course.

2nd May 2024 - Sussex Closed - Results

The Sussex Closed was held in the Sports Hall of Warden Park Academy in Cuckfield on Sunday 21st April and it was a long day with the set down taking a few hours.

In the Men's Singles there were 8 Groups of 4 players with the top two going into the main draw and Ritchie lost this time to Owen Brown in one semi-final with Jack Bennett winning against Luke Greenfield and Jack prevailed in the final. The Women's Singles provided the surprise of the event with young Bly Twomey beating Pin Ka Yiu in the final. The other surprise was in the Mixed Doubles where Bly Twomey, partnering Ryan Goodier, won the Mixed Doubles beating Sally Hughes and Matthew Porter in the final. Please see a Summary of the Results. Thanks to Haywards Heath League for the use of their equipment and assistance with set-up and set-down. 

27th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Reports

Further to the summary reports in news items below, please reports as follows:

Senior Match Secretary (3 Teams) - by Maureen Hazell

Over 60's Premier Team by Peter Bartram

Cadet Premier Team by Peter Baldwin

27th March - Sussex County Season 2023 to 2024 - Mailing Number 5

The fifth mailing of the season was distributed on the 14th March and it can be found here - County Mailing Number 5 - 14th March 2024

26th March, 2024 - Latest TTE News

Nationals Results - Most news has been around the National Championships which were held in Nottingham on the 23rd and 24th March and the Results show that Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho won the Men's and Women's Singles and all other National Champions for the various categories are shown. From a Sussex perspective Sally Hughes got to the Round of 16 for both Singles and Doubles and Letitia McMullin to Quarterfinals in both. Letitia McMullins also got to the Quarterfinal with Joshua Bennett in the Mixed Doubles. The weekly magazine for March 22nd contains additionally information about a first ever Women and Girls event in the north of England as well as the search for more Women Ambassadors. The school's competition continues with zonal final in Bristol and from Sussex the only school through is Patcham High School U16 Girls.

Coaching Strategy - The March 15th edition reports that after the scheduled Coaching Courses over the next few months, there will be a pause why a review is undertaken to determine the way forward for Coach Education with a move towards more place based Training being suggested.  The revised strategy is indicated with the statement also that will be available for implementation in April 2025. There is no mention of anything being available before that date. The need to train people for School and Club Coaching sessions are considered as urgent by Sussex County to increase participation and as such discussions may take place to see what can be done by the County in the interim. There is good news in the edition with Sussex pair Will Bayley and Bly Twomey in action at the Singapore WTT Para Event - Will reached the Final and Bly the Semi-Final.

24th January 2024 - County Calendar - Version 8

The County Calendar was updated recently to Version 8 by Alan Gess. Please advise of any changes, additions or deletion and hence it is subject to change. Updated versions will appear as news items. 

There are some events in August and these will be included in the next issue.

24th March, 2024 - UK Coaching News (All Sports)

For those interested please see recent Coaching News - 190324. This particlular edition highlights 10 Coaching Resources, 5 of which you get with Basic Membership, and 5 Resources you get if you upgrade to Premium Membership.

24th March, 2024 - Active Sussex School News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for February full of information, ranging from community learning events you can get involved in, important updates and advice, and interesting reads.

14th March  - Forthcoming Events

There are lots of events coming up over the next month or so and they are listed as follows. For the League Closed Events please look to your Club for Entry Form:

Sussex Closed 21st April - Warden Park Academy Sports Hall - Entry Form

Horsham Spinners TTC 2 Star 27th April - Triangle Leisure Centre - Entry Form from TTE - https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/event/tt365-horsham-spinners-u12-u13-u14-u15-u18-u19-2-3/

Haywards Heath League Closed Event – 23rd March (Warden Park Academy Sports Hall

Haywards Heath League Presentation Evening – 13th April (St Francis Social Club)

Eastbourne League Closed – 14th April, Shinewater Centre

Horsham Junior Closed Event – Horsham TTC - 28th April (Forest School)

Brighton & District League Closed Event – 29th & 30th April (Hollingbury TTC venue)

Horsham TTC Closed Event – Horsham TTC - 5th May (Forest School)

Hastings League Closed – Hollington TTC – 5th May;

Brighton League Presentation Evening – 24th May at Adur Bowling Club

Private (Worthing TTC and Hollingbury TTC jointly) – Junior 1 * - 26th May (Hollingbury TTC Venue – Bevendean School)

Horsham TTC - Craig Bryant Coaching Day - 3rd August 2024 10am to 3pm (Forest School)

13th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Cadet 1st Team

The Sussex Cadet 1st Team in the Premier Division, were in action over the weekend of the 24th/25th February at Wood Green, Wednesbury. 

The Team consisting of Ryan Goodier, Angus Priestley-Tonner, Finley Aitken, Bly Twomey and Kate Smith for both days and on their return to the Premier Division finished a good 4th. There were wins against Cheshire (9-1), Derbyshire (6-4), Lancashire (7-3), Draws with Warwickshire (5-5) and Surrey (5-5) and losses to Middlesex (7-3) and Essex (7-3).  Respectively, matches won/total played were as follows - Ryan Goodier (11/14), Angus Preistley-Tonner (7/14), Finley Aitken (5/14), Bly Twomey (11/14) and Kate Smith (4/14)

13th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Senior 3rd Team

The Sussex Senior 3rd Team was in action in Division 2B at Cippenham over the weekend of the 3rd/4th February. The Team across both days consisted of Daniel Pound, Alex Robinson, Domagoj Glad, Sarah Jane Hiditch, Holly Holder, Mark Collins and Geogina Hunter. There were only 5 matches since the Division had only 6 Teams. There wins against Norfolk (8-2), Berkshire 2 (10-0), a draw against Buckingham shire (5-5), and losses against Bedfordshire (7-3) and Kent 2 (6-4). The Team finished 4th.

The detailed scores are on the County Championship Website on the following link - County Championships | TT Leagues

13th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Senior 2nd Team

The Sussex Senior 2nd Team was in action in Division 1B at BATTS in Harlow over the weekend of the 9th/10th March and Sally Hughes provided the following information.

The Team on the Saturday 9th March consisted of Jake Collins (making his debut having relocated from Surrey), Harry Yip, Graham Beaney, Sally Hughes and Holly Holder. There were 4 matches on the Saturday with wins against Avon (7-3), Hertfordshire (6-4) and draws with Surrey 2 (5-5) and Middlesex 2 (5-5),

On the Sunday 10th March the Team consisted of Rory Scott, Daniel Pound, Adam Todd, Lynne Trussell, Sally Hughes with losses against Berkshire (6-4), and Norfolk (6-4) and also a loss to a powerful Suffolk (2-8) the eventual winners of the Division. The Sussex 2 Team finished in a very good 3rd place.

The detailed scores are not yet on the County Championship Website on the following link - County Championships | TT Leagues - and so there could be changes although not expected.

12th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Over 60's First Team

The Sussex Over 60's First Team completed their fixtures over the weekend of 9th and 10th March at Milton Keynes. Representing Sussex were Peter Bartram, Steve Barby, David Steel and Christine Wicks. There were defeats to Kent 1, Leicestershire and Cheshire 1 by 7-3 and a 5-5 draw with Essex 1. With only one win on the first weekend in December the end result was a 7th position in the table of 8 Teams and hence relegation from the Premier Division. There is a full report on the County Championship Website as follows:

https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/article/over-60spremierweekend-kentmakeitthree-in-a-row

10th March, 2024 - Latest TTE News

Please see latest TTE News - 080324. Upfront is the list of "Pride of TT" Local Winners and from Sussex there are congratulation to

Local Male Volunteer Winners

  • Brett Holt - Haywards Heath League
  • Gary Kenton - Hollingbury Club
  • Kevin Long - Hastings League
  • Jake Taylor - St Michaels Church Club, Lewes

Young Male Volunteer Winners

  • Isacc Burgess - Worthing TTC
  • Alain Shibu - Horsham TTC

There were no Female Volunteers, Contribution to TT or Lifetime Achievement Awards from Sussex.

There is also news on SBL final weekend, International Women's Day the forthcoming Talent Identification Day for Women as well as the search for Women Ambassadors. Articles on the training of Officials, the young Nguyen Family and Will Bayley winning another gold in Class 7 at the ITTF Astana Para Open in Kazakhstan.

10th March, 2024 - Company Members Meeting 6th March - Notes

With reference to the News Item of the 1st March below, feedback on the 10 Resolutions were given to TTE at the Company Members Meeting on Wednesday the 6th March, in addition to information on TT United Strategy  was given by CEO Adrian Christy. In advance of any formal notes, Tony Catt has produced the following report - Company Members Meeting 6th March - TC Report.

10th March 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Sussex Junior 1st and 2nd Teams

The Sussex Junior 1st and 2nd Teams in Division 1B were in action over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of March with matches on home ground at the Triangle Leisure Centre Burgess Hill.

The Sussex 1st Team ended up winning their matches and hence the Division and promotion back to the Premier Division and so gratulations to them and all participants playing for Sussex.

Please find a comprehensive Report produced by Peter Baldwin the Junior Match Secretary.

10th March, 2024 - Active Sussex Disability News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex Disability Sports Network Update for March with news and updates on the following topics:

8th March, 2024 - Horsham Club - Forthcoming Events

The following forthcoming events are being held by Horsham TTC

Sunday 28th April 2024 - Horsham Junior Closed at the Forest School Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT 10am to 4pm

Sunday 5th May 2024 - Horsham Closed at the Forest School Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT 10 am to 4pm

3rd August 2024 - 10am to 3pm Craig Bryant Coaching Day at the Forest School Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT.

An approved TTE Event is also being arranged for early August but has yet to be confirmed.

8th March, 2024 - TTE AGM - Timeline

Further to the News Item below on the 1st March regarding the submission and distribution of Resolutions associated with the TTE AGM on the 20th July, please now see the Timeline 

8th March - Worthing League - Invitation Event & Presentation Evening

The Worthing League are holding their annual Invitation Cup and Presentation Evening on Thursday, 18th April at Lancing School, 7.15 for a 7.30 start.

Names for the Invitation Event will be available in due course.

The event is open to for anyone in Sussex to attend and watch great TT, but if you plan to attend can you please let Sue West know on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. since the Lancing School Hall doesn't have a huge capacity,

8th March, 2024 - Brighton League - Annual Closed Event

The Brighton Closed Event this season is scheduled to take place on Monday 29th April (Groups) with the Knock Rounds the following evening Tuesday 30th April at the Hollingbury Club Venue with Play to commence at 6.30 pm on each evening.

Please find the Entry Form

Please return Entry Forms electronically to Jim Skinner, Records Secretary by Thursday 25th April.

There will be a Consolation Event for the Main Singles.

Groups and Knock-Out Rounds are flexible dependent on entries received.

8th March, 2024 - Active Sussex - Schools News March (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for March with focus on Schools and containing articles on the following topics:

8th March, 2024 - UK Coaching News (All Sports)

For those interested please see recent Coaching News - 050324. This particlular edition looks forward to Coaching Week from the 29th April to the 5th May, and also a free Webinar on the topic "Developing More Adaptable and Versatile Movers" on the 5th April from Noon to 1 pm.

5th March 2024 - Bryant and Gertsen Training Camps - July and August 

Bryany and Getsen are again running their Training Camps this summer and not just one but two!  The dates are the 6th and 7th July in North Ayrshire in Scotland and the 16th, 17th and 18th August back in Plymouth. Please see more Information including a video on past events as well as pricing and booking information. 

5th March, 2024 - Haywards Heath News

League Closed Event - A reminder that the Haywar ds Heath League are holding their Annual League Closed Event at the Warden Park Academy Sports Hall on Saturday 23rd March - the 67th edition of the event.

Please see the Entry Form and not that the closing date is Friday 15th March.

Other News - Please note that the Sports Hall is currently closed due to mock exams:

  • The next  league night is the 13th March 2024
  • The next Junior Coaching and practice session is Sunday 10th March

4th March 2024 - Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2 Star Event - 25th February - Results

The latest Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2* event of the season took place at the Bridge Leisure Centre on Sunday the 25th February. A summary of the results for the various age groups can be found below along with a link to all the scoresheets.

25.FEB.24 = https://bit.ly/25feb24-hs

 

4th March, 2024 - Latest TTE News

Please see latest TTE News - 230224, and 010324. In the 23rd February edition there is news of the Junior British League winners and the status of Senior British League matches, Highlights of the ITTF Worlds 2024 in Busan, South Africa where the English Team were knocked out by Romania and unsurprisingly China won. There are articles on a club in Halifax providing a welcome for Refugees and 13 new Level 1 Coaches from a course at Cippenham TTC - for forthcoming local Courses please see news items below. On the administration front Leagues need to complete their Annual Returns by the 15th March and there is a Q & A Session with the Board/Leadership Team planned for April 4th. Finally there is a video on the legacy of Birmingham 2022 showing 30 girls aged from 8 to 18 being trained.

The 1st March edition has a focus on Women and Girls with mention of International Women's Day on the 8th March for which there are 2 events of fun and games at different venues in Manchester on the same day, and there is an Online Support Session on the 27th March on how to engage women and girls in the sport, an article on how to become a Women Ambassador, news of forthcoming 1 and 2 Star Women and Girls events, applications invited for an Open National Talent Session on the 25th May for girls between 7 and 11.and also March is Women's History Month. Finally, a video produced by Chloe on participation in a recent Sussex Women's Event is a must view. On the Para front quaifications for the 2024 Paraolympics are taking place, Will Bayley is the ITTF Para Player of the Year, and Gorazd Vecko MBE has received his MBE for work in Para TT.

Both editions have news about the forthcoming National Championships in Nottingham between 22nd 24th March and you can obtain Tickets here.

1st March, 2024 - Sussex County President Laurie Holland

Further to the news item dated the 21st February below, it can be confirmed that the funeral for Rosemary; Laure's wife and known from past County Association events by some Life Members and Vice Presidents, is at the Eastbourne Crematorium on the 20th March at Noon, followed by a thanksgiving at the Seaford Baptist Church at 2 pm followed by refreshments at the Blatchington Golf Course Clubhouse in Seaford at 3.30 pm.

Donations to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./donation.

1st March, 2024 - Proposed TTE Resolutions

The following 10 Resolutions were notified to Company Members for feedback along with Notice of a Members Meeting on Wednesday the 6th March.

Resolution 1, Resolution 2, Resolution 3, Resolution 4, Resolution 5, Resolution 6, Resolution 7, Resolution 8, Resolution 9, Resolution 10, Member Meeting Agenda

A zoom meeting was held within the County with a few and the notes of that meeting follow circulated to both Company Members and County League Representatives:

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Resolutions 1 to 5

No issues were identified for these Resolutions although there was one view that for Resolution 2 the proposed deleted words should remain.

Resolution 6 & 7

It was the view that these Resolutions were not clear with changes not clearly identifiable or crossed out.

Currently, a Member Elected Director is the Deputy Chair, and the proposals seemingly look to replace the Deputy Chair with a Senior Independent Director elected by the Board.  The view was that this would almost certainly exclude a Member Elected Director becoming a Deputy Chair in the future. Effectively it is seen as moving the decision to the Regulations rather than as per the Articles.

Resolution 8

View that further detail required in respect of the definition and the change/removal.

Resolutions 9 & 10

Currently the County National Councillor is also the County Company Member, and the proposal gives the option of the Company Member being someone else to represent the County by election. It was the view that this dilutes the effectiveness of the National Council since currently Company Members do not receive the National Council papers and National Council would have less influence.

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A more robust report produced by Tony Catt our National Councillor following further discussions at a National Council Select Committee Meeting at which similar views were expressed - TC Report

Also attached are 2 new Resolutions that have been produced by Tony Catt in relation to an additional Member Elected Director - TC 1, TC 2.

It was noted that a Calendar for AGM Resolutions was not yet available and it is the belief that all the above ar based on the TTE Articles as at 17th February, 2022.

If you have different or additional views then please let Tony Catt know.

22nd February, 2024 - Haywards Heath League Closed - 23rd March - Entry Form

The Haywards Heath are holding their Annual League Closed Event at the Warden Park Academy Sports Hall on Saturday 23rd March - the 67th edition of the event.

Please see the Entry Form and not that the closing date is Friday 15th March.

22nd February, 2024 - Invitation to Umpire at World Schools Event

Please the attached application to apply for the World Schools ISF Event in Bahrain from 23rd October to 1st November 2024. Please reply as soon as possible but by the 3rd March 2024 at the latest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

22nd February, 2024 - Craig Bryant Service Day 21st April, Grantham College

Please see detail of a Service Day being held by Craig Bryant on the 21st April at Grantham College.

22nd February, 2024 - Worthing TTC - Easter Camp Bohunt School

Worthing TTC have arranged an Easter Camp for Tuesday 2nd April - please see details below.

22nd February, 2024 - Forthcoming Level 1 Coaching Course - April 13th

Worthing TTC or hosting for TTE the following Level 1 Coaching Course

 This is in addition to the following Level 2 and Level 1 Courses previously indicated in a News Item on the 30th January below.

Worthing TTC

Hosting a Level 2 for all Players led by Pedro Santos - Days 1 & 2 on 20th/21st April and Day 3 on 30th June.

The Sussex Closed is on the 21st April but with interest from outside of Sussex the date has been agreed with TTE, and hopefully it will not impact on the Sussex Closed significantly. 

Brighton TTC 

Hosting a Level 1 Course led by Teresa Bennett - Day 1 3rd March and Day 2 19th May

Hosting a Women only Level 1 led by Teresa Bennett - Day 1 on 18th May and Day 2 on 13th July

All courses will be able to be booked via an individuals' TTE account on the TTE website. 

21st February, 2024 - Sussex County President Laurie Holland

Laurie Holland the Sussex County President, has just informed me that Rosemary, his wife of 45 years died yesterday. He will be advising on details for the Funeral Service and for Donations in due course. Current Vice Presidents and Life Members will doubt remember her.

Our condolences to Laurie.

21st February - Novice Event 17th February - Results

The third Novice Event of the season took place at the Ark Alexandra School in Hastings which is the new home for the "Simply TT" Club.

Please find below the results in summary and a link to the detailed results prepared by Brett Holt.

17.FEB.24 = https://bit.ly/17feb24-sctta

21st February, 2024 - Active Sussex News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for February with focus on Schools and containing articles on the following topics:

21st February 2024 - National Council - Meeting 27th January - Report

There was a National Council Meeting on Saturday 27th January and our Sussex National Councillor Tony Catt attended and his report follows - NC Report.

All the Papers for the Meeting can be found on the following link.

National Council meeting dates and papers - Table Tennis England

19th February, 2024 - Sussex Closed - 21st April - Entry Form

A reminder that the Sussex Closed is this year on the 21st April and is being held at the Warden Park School Sports Hall in Cuckfield near Haywards Heath.

Please see the Entry Form for this year which has been updated to reflect errors with grammar and various cut-off dates such as for age categories and closing date for entries. 

16th February, 2024 - Latest TTE News

Please see latest TTE News - 020224, 090224 and 160224. All editions report on the WTT Feeder Event in Manchester with much in the 9th February edition and an interview with the CEO on the legacy in the latest edition. The 2nd February news contains an article on a new Ping Hub, CEO report, and the launch in August of a new National Series for the top 12-30 in the U13, U15 and U19 categories for both Boys and Girls with dates set aside on August 24th, October 19th, November 23rd and February 1st. In addition, a new U21 National Cup will be launched. Other items include the search for a Chair to deliver 2026 World Team Championships and a reminder on tickets for the forthcoming National Championships. The 9th February has an article on the list of SHECoaches. In the latest edition on the 16th February there is news on the forthcoming World Team Championships in Busan and an interview with the Head of Performance Gavin Evans, the new Area Home Page and I notice that for the South East there is Sussex representation with Sally Hughes representing Women/Girls, Matt Porter Coaching and Amanda Worne on Accessibility and inclusivity. There are also reports on VBL winners, a defeat in SBL for Brighton.

16th February 2024 - County Calendar - Version 7

The County Calendar has been updated by Alan Gess again to relfect some changes and new items and is now at Version 7. Please advise of any errors, changes, additions or deletion.

Sussex Calendar - Version 7

16th February, 2024 - Active Sussex Disability News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex Disability Sports Network Update for February with news that the next virtual forum is on the 27th February at 11 am. There are also updates on the following topics:

14th February - Sussex County Season 2023 to 2024 - Mailing Number 4

The fourth mailing of the season was distributed recently and it can be found here - County Mailing Number 4 - 7th February 2024

Note that following the distribution on the 7th February some errors were identified in respect of date for a Rory Scott event on the 25th February, Junior County Championship Matches on the 2nd/3rd March and a venue change for a Rory Scott Event on the 7th July. These have been corrected in the Mailing on this website.

7th February 2024 - County Calendar - Version 6

The County Calendar was updated at the end of January to Version 6 by Alan Gess - it includes further local circuit events in Hastings. Please advise of any changes, additions or deletion and hence it is subject to change. Updated versions will appear as news items. 

Sussex Calendar - Version 6 

2nd February, 2024 - UK Coaching News (All Sports)

For those interested please see recent February Coaching News. There are plenty of resources for Coaches with a new one titled "Mental Health and Well Being"

2nd February, 2024 - Active Sussex School News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for February with focus on Schools and containing articles on the following topics:

30th January, 2024 - Novice Event -17th February - Entry Form

A reminder that the next planned Novice Event is taking place on Saturday 17th February at the Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings starting at 9.30. This is a new venue for the Simply TT Club and it is a good opportunity to visit and see this venue. Please find the Entry Form.

30th January, 2024 - Schools TT Associations - East Sussex- Individual Events 27th January - Results

Teresa Bennett held the East Sussex Schools Individual Events on Saturday 27th January.

There were 70 players from across 22 different schools in East Sussex at Patcham High School and thanks to deputy head Mike Newman for allowing the school to host on 14 tables and 2 halls and the 5 volunteers from BTTC which made the morning run very smoothly. The winners of each age group can now go on to the National Schools finals in Wolverhampton on 27th April.

Results  

U 11 boys winner Herbie Gregory St Andrews Prep RU Macsen Harris St Luke’s
U11 girls winner Leila Sue St Luke’s RU Charlotte Millar St Andrews Prep

U13 boys Winner Ryan Goodier Dorothy Stringer RU Finley Aitken Dorothy Stringer

Under 13 girls winner Sienna Svoboda Patcham High RU Meba Endashew Varndean

Under 16 boys winner Harvey Sandwell Varndean RU Ziad El Hassan Hove Park

Under 16 girls winner Bly Twomey Cardinal Newman RU Izzy Langridge Dorothy Stringer 

Under 19 boys winner Spike Ward BHASVIC RU Jamie Miles BHASViC 

Under 19 girls winner Emily Koester Bexhill College RU Georgie Hunter Varndean

30th January, 2024 - Forthcoming Coaching Courses

Please see the list of Coaching Courses that are taking place in Sussex:

Worthing TTC

Hosting a Level 2 for all Players led by Pedro Santos - Days 1 & 2 on 20th/21st April and Day 3 on 30th June.

The Sussex Closed is on the 21st April but with interest from outside of Sussex the date has been agreed with TTE, and hopefully it will not impact on the Sussex Closed significantly. 

Brighton TTC 

Hosting a Level 1 Course led by Teresa Bennett - Day 1 3rd March and Day 2 19th May

Hosting a Women only Level 1 led by Teresa Bennett - Day 1 on 18th May and Day 2 on 13th July

All courses will be able to be booked via an individuals' TTE account on the TTE website. 

30th January, 2024 - Cippenham 1 Star - Sussex Participants

Last weekend on the 28th January the Cippenham 1 Star took place and there was a strong contingent of 7 from Sussex as follows:

Sally Hughes was O21 semi-finalist and both Ava and Evie were U21 consolation semi finalists. 

Holly Holder lost to Sally Hughes in the O21 quarter-final in 5. 

It was the twins and Hasalis first competition outside of Sussex so a big first step in the pathway for their development. 

30th January 2024 - County Zoom Meeting 15th January - Notes

There was a County Zoom Meeting on the 15th January to discuss recommendations from a discussion paper that was drafted and circulated. Please see the Notes of the zoom meeting. 

30th January, 2024 - Active Sussex News (All Sports)

Please see information about the annual Active Sussex Networking Event which is taking place on the 5th March at the AMEX Stadium and Tickets can now be obtained from their website.

29th January, 2024 - East Sussex Junior Circuit 

The second leg of the East Sussex Junior Circuit took place in Lewes on Saturday 13th January. Please see a detailed Report by Kevin Long who organised the event in conjunction with Rob Hoy and supported by Coaches and Parents.

29th January, 2024 - Latest TTE News

Please see latest TTE News  - 190124 and 260124. Both have articles on the forthcoming WTT Feeder Event in February and the National Championships in March with links to tickets - see Tickets and Information. The 19th January news includes the squad details for World Team Championships in South Korea in February, and request for volunteers for the English Leagues Committee and a report on the US Para Open. Both include SBL reports and reminders for Pride of TT Nominations which close tonight! The 26th January news includes article on mental health and information about the Competitions Structure - not sure I fully understand the implications of the structure yet.

29th January, 2024 - County Championships Senior Premier Division - 3rd/4th February - Umpires Needed

There is a shortage of Umpires for this coming weekend for the Senior Premier Matches in the County Championship - so If you are interested and available on either day or both days, please reply as soon as possible. to David Edwards  on the TOC Selection Coordinator. Accommodation is available on Friday/Saturday, if required. Play commences at 12.00 on the Saturday.

29th January, 2024 - Worthing TTC - Summer Camp - August 12th to 15th

Advance notice for Worthing TTC second Summer Camp this coming August from the 12th to 15th. More details to follow - so save the date.

29th January - Worthing TTC Event - Senior and Veteran 2 Star - Bohunt School, Worthing 17th February - Entry Form

Worthing TTC have another TTE ranked event run by them on the 17th February - it is a 2 Star with focus on Senior and Veteran categories and is taking place at their new venue Bohunt School. The Senior and Veteran Events are in the morning and there is an Open in the afternoon.

Please see the following link for the Entry Form.

https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/event/worthing-2-senior-and-veterans-singles/

29th January 2024 - Women, Girls and Para - 2 Star Event -  16th June - Entry Form

The next Women and Girls Event in Sussex is taking place at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 16th June, and Sally Hughes has stated that the aim is to reach 100 women/girls playing. 

Some Para Events have now been added.

Please see the Entry Form.

29th January 2024 - National Council - Meeting 27th January

There was a National Council Meeting last Saturday and the Agenda and associated papers can be found on the following link:

National Council meeting dates and papers - Table Tennis England

Tony Catt as the National Councillor for Sussex attended and there is no report as yet. However, he has provided two reports prior to the meeting dated - 15th January - and a later one dated - 22nd January - reflecting late papers. It should be noted that the views made are his, and he has made some excellent points, but any clarifications should be made directly to Tony.

29th January 2024 - English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC)

The ELCC Committee are seeking a Deputy Referee as a committee member – please follow this link here if you are interested:

English Leagues Cup Competitions Deputy Referee and Committee member - Table Tennis England

29th January 2024 - King Alfred Leisure Centre

The replacement of the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove is being considered, either very near the current site or in a new location. Please see a Consultation Document on the 2 options for information. The County has not held many events on the site due mainly on the ability to find any free slots - it is well used. I remember playing Brighton League Matches there in the past and there is always the possibility that it could be used as a central venue in the future. Its progress will be monitored.

16th January 2024 - Table Tennis Times - Issue 33 - Winter Edition

The very latest Winter Edition of the TT Times Issue Number 33 produced by Diane and Harvey Webb. As usual it is packed full of stories and reports and this is a bumper edition for everything that is happening in the Table Tennis World. The topics/contents are as below:

  • Editorial;
  • Home Counties International - 10th to 12th November 2023, Bangor, Wales
  • Preston Grand Prix - 21st to 22nd October
  • National Championships Qualifying Tournament - 6th to 7th January, Nottingham
  • Spotlight on Cippenham TT Club - 50 years 1973 to 2023
  • Junior and Cadet 4 Star Tournaments - Cleveland, Cliffdale Chandlers, Cippenham TTC
  • Ranking and Rating: Time for a change by Graham Frankel
  • Can You Help
  • What was Happening? 60 years Ago - 1963
  • ITTF World Youth Championships - 26th November to 3rd December 2023 - Nova Gorica, Slovenia
  • The Good News Page;
  • Governance - TTE, ITTF, Commonwealth TT Federation
  • ITTF World Team Cup 4th to 10th December, Chengdu, China
  • WTT Finals Men - 3rd to 5th January, Doha, Watar
  • Preview - WTT Feeder 1st to 4th February, Manchester
  • In Memoriam
  • Future Dates

16th January, 2024 - Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star - 14th January - Results

The latest Senior and Veteran 2 Star event was held by Horsham Spinners on Sunday 14th  at the Bridge Leisure Centre in Horsham, and a summary of the results can be seen below. Please use the link for further detail.

14.JAN.24 = https://bit.ly/14jan24-hs

16th January, 2024 - Latest TTE News

Please see latest TTE News  - 120124 - which reports on the results of the Qualifying Competition for the National Championships. and congratulations to Sally Hughes on achieving qualification for the main event on the 22nd to 24th March in Nottingham and there is also a link to the Tickets or separately here - National Championship Tickets. There is also news of an Elite Training Centre in Sheffield being chosen after an 18 month search. There is also SBL news and vacancies for 2 non-executive posts on the TTE Board.

16th January, 2024 - Pride of TT Awards - Local Male Volunteer of the Year

On Sunday the 14th of January 2024, Brett Holt was presented (by James T W Pettigrew and Alain Shibu) with the "Local Male Volunteer of the Year" award signed by the TTE CEO Adrian Christy, on the day of his 22nd Tournament as a referee, this season alone.

Players at the event endorsed his award with positive comments on his enthusiasm and love for the sport.

Congratulations to Brett.

 

16th January, 2024 - Pride of TT Awards - Press Release

The Area Manager, Alan Lane, has sent out a reminder that the countdown is on to make a nomination for this year’s Pride of Table Tennis Awards. The details have been forwarded on to Leagues Representatives for distribution.

To nominate in this year’s Pride of Table Tennis Awards, please visit the link below:

https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/volunteers/pride-of-table-tennis-awards/the-awards-criteria-and-nominations/

Nominations close on Monday, 22nd January 2024 at 11:59pm

Please see associated Press Release and some of the previous winners below:

 

16th January, 2024 - Active Sussex News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for January containing articles on the following topics:

16th January, 2024 - Schools TT Associations East and West - Team Events Results

Please see reports for the Schools Team events held in December for East Sussex and West Sussex.

Entries for the Individual Events are in News Items below.

16th January 2024 - Worthing TTC - 1 Star Event - 16th December - Results

The Worthing TTC continued its development and growth by hosting its first ranking tournament. There were 55 entries for Junior U19 Girls & Boys and Senior Women & Men categories in the morning. There was also Consolation Events and Open Events in the afternoon. Bly Twomey was the star winning the Women Open and U19 categories and Jake Collins won the Senior Men with Viktor Gusak the Junior Boys.

Please see the Full Report and Results and Junior Girl picture below.

Junior Girls - Bly Twomey and Kate Smith       

15th January, 2024 - UK Coaching News (All Sports)

For those interested please see recent Coaching News - 150124. This particlular edition has much information on eLearning Courses from Concussion and Mental Awareness to tackling Racism. in Sport.

14th January, 2024 - West Sussex Schools TT Association

The West Sussex Schools Individual Events are set to take place at the Triangle Leisure Centre on Sunday 21st January - please see Entry Form.

The East Sussex Schools Individual Events are on Saturday 27th January - see news item 1st December below for Entry Form.

13th January 2024 - County Calendar - Version 5

The County Calendar was updated in recently to Version 5 by Alan Gess. Please advise of any changes, additions or deletion and hence it is subject to change. Updated versions will appear as news items. 

Sussex Calendar - Version 5. 

12th January - Sussex County Season 2023 to 2024 - Mailing Number 3

The third mailing of the season was distributed recently and it can be found here - County Mailing Number 3 - 11th January 2024

11th January - Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star - 5th May - Cancellation

The Senior and Veteran 2 Star event planned for the 5th May at the Triangle Leisure Centre has been cancelled due to the venue being used as a Polling Station, and no other venues are available.

10th January - Private Event Worthing TTC - 1 Star - Bohunt School, Worthing 17th February - Entry Form

Worthing TTC have their second TTE ranked event run by them on the 17th February - it is a 2 Star with focus on Senior and Veteran categories.

Please see the following link for the Entry Form.

https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/event/worthing-2-senior-and-veterans-singles/

The event is being held at the Bohunt Worthing School in Worthing.

9th January, 2024 - Novice Event -17th February - Entry Form

Further to the News Item below, the next planned Novice Event is now confirmed and is due to take place on Saturday 17th February at the Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings starting at 9.30. This is a new venue for the Simply TT Club and it is a good opportunity to visit and see this venue. Please find the  Entry Form.

9th January 2024 - Meeting Notes 

A short County Management Zoom Meeting was held on the 21st November with key topics being to review the County Championship Expenses Policy, update on a Discussion Document being produced by the Chairman and to discuss a proposal from a club in Hastings for support for the purchase of equipment at their new venue. The purchase was agreed with equipment owned by County and effectively on loan to the Club. 

The document was distributed in late November and zoom meetings are taken place in January to review.

There was also an inaugural Area Call on the 12th December.

8th January, 2024 - Sussex Closed - 21st April

The Sussex Closed is this year on the 21st April and is being held at the Warden Park School Sports Hall in Cuckfield near Haywards Heath.

Please see the Results from last year below and the Entry Form for this year.

8th January, 2024 - National Council (NC)

The last National County meeting took place on the 21st October and the next is planned for the 27th January and the papers for the meeting can be found on the following link.

www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/national-council/national-council-meeting-dates-and-papers/ 

An election for a new Chair of the NC took place in early December and Neil Hurford was elected. Please see information about the NC Chair produced by our Sussex NC representative Tony Catt.

8th January, 2024 - Novice Events - 27th January and 17th February

The planned Novice Event on the 27th January is cancelled due to clash with an East Sussex Schools Individual Events being held on the same day.

The next Novice Event is therefore on Saturday 17th February and is in the process of being confirmed and an Entry Form will appear here soon.

8th January, 2024 - Horsham Spinners Events

The next Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star event, which is being held at the Bridge Leisure Centre Horsham this coming Sunday 14th January,  is full.

Following that the next Horsham Spinners Event is a Cadet and Junior 2 Star  on Sunday 25th Ferbruary again at the Bridge Leisure Centre, Horsham and please find the Entry Form.

There are various age categories from U12 upwards.

8th January 2024 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Rankings Over 40 and Over 60 Men and Women

There have neem some minor changes to the rankings that were published early November, and the following versions were compiled by Tony Catt, Veteran Match Secretary, late November and early December. These are registered with TTE for the County Championships Matches - Men Over 40, Men Over 60, Women Over 40, and Women Over 60

8th January, 2024 - UK Coaching News (All Sports)

For those interested please see recent Coaching News - 030124. Of note is news of free Well-Being for Coaching Webinar on the 2nd February from 12 pm to 1 pm. There is also news of a new eLearning Course "Introduction to Physical Well-Being"

8th January, 2024 - National Championship Tickets

Further to the news item below for the 5th January, the Tickets for the National Championships on the 22nd to 24th March in Nottingham, are now on sale - see Flyer.

8th January, 2024 - Active Sussex News (All Sports)

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for December containing articles on the following topics:

Please see also the Active Sussex Schools News for January containing articles on the following topics:

5th January, 2024 - Latest TTE News 

Please see recent weekly TTE Newsletters for those who do not receive them - 8th December, 15th December, 22nd December and 5th January. Themes include the Senior National Qualifiers this weekend 6th/7th January in Nottingham. Representing Sussex are Jack Bennett and Sally Hughes looking to join the 16 already selected which include Josh Bennett and Letita McMullin from Sussex. Other main themes include Tickets for sale for the WTT Feeder Event on the 1st to 4th February in Manchester for which Volunteers are being assembled (including for the Nationals 22nd to 24th March), and Nominations are invited for "Pride of TT" awards. There is also in the latest edition an interview with Liam Pitchford, a round-up of the SBL (also on TTE TV) and review of the 2023 highlights. There are also opportunities to join TTE, an update from the CEO (8th December), and for the Members Advisory Group (MAG) that it has quietly ceased to exist.

3rd January, 2024 - Bryant and Gertsen Training Camp - February 23rd to 25th 

Another Training Camp by Bryant and Stephen Gertsen has been arranged for the 23rd to 25th February back at St Neots. The closing date is the 12th February although believe already 2/3rds full. It can be booked for one or more. Please find further information and booking arrangements here - Training Camp February 2024 

2nd January 2024 - WTT Feeder Event 1st to 4th February

Please see Poster and below for the forthcoming WTT Feeder Event taking place in Manchester from the 1st to the 4th February. If you Club is considering sending groups greater than 10, then blocks of seats can be reserved and so please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in advance.

 

2nd January 2024 - Pride of Table Tennis Awards - Nominations

The Pride of Table Tennis Awards are now open! Please see the link and look to celebrate the unsung heroes of our sport:

https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/pride-of-table-tennis-awards-are-open-for-nominations/

2nd January 2024 - TTE Activator Course - 2nd March

Please see Flyer below for an Activator Course which invites those who are perhaps thinking of taking up Coaching and seen as ideal for Sports Leaders and Teachers.

 

2nd January 2024 - County Calendar - Version 4

The County Calendar was updated in December to Version 4 by Alan Gess. Please advise of any changes, additions or deletion and hence it is subject to change. Updated versions will appear as news items. 

Sussex Calendar - Version 4. 

2nd January, 2024 - Brighton League - Team Handicap (Croxford Cup)

The Brighton League have 13 Teams entered for the annual Team Handicap Matches. Three first round and one quarterfinal match are scheduled for this week and they are playing for the Croxford Cup which is in memory of the former Chairman who died suddenly some years ago. Handicaps of playing are based on their averages up to the Christmas period with grades calculated for each player.

2nd January, 2024 - Haywards Heath League - Handicap Doubles

The Haywards Heath League have resurrected their Handicap Doubles Tournament last held before Covid. This is taking place on the 3rd January at the Warden Park Sports Hall starting at 7.30 pm.

Happy Festive period and New Year to all

 Whatever you celebrate at this time of year!

 

 

 

24th December 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 -  Status of Sussex Teams

Please find below a summary of where the Sussex County Teams are at halfway through the season. 

Detailed results and Information can be found on the following link: https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/

Senior Teams

The Senior 1st Team in the Premier Division were in action on the weekend of the 18th and 19th November at the Milton Keynes TTC. The team consisted of, with the matches won out of total played, Joshua (5/6) and Jack Bennett (5/6), George Hazell (3/6), Lois Peake (6/6) and Letiitia McMullen (5/6). As a result, there were 3 wins - 9-1 against Leicestershire 1, 9-1 against Lancashire 1, and 6-4 against Essex 1. The results put the team top and the next round of matches are scheduled for the weekend of the 3rd and 4th February at the Draycott TTC. 

The Senior 2nd Team in Division 1B has not yet played any matches and the Senior 3rd Team in Division 2B are at Cippenham on the 3rd and 4th February.

Veteran Teams

The Veteran 1st Team in the Premier Division were in action on the 3rd December at the Ashford TTC. The team consisted of, with the matches won out of total played, Paul Cater (3/4), Ritchie Venner (3/6), Lewis Mayhew (2/4), Rose Rainton (1/3) and Rory Scott (1/4). As a result there was 1 Draw and 2 losses as follows - 2-8 against Hertfordshire 1, 5 - 5 against Kent 1, and 4 - 6 against Yorkshire 1. The results put the team and the next round of matches are scheduled for the weekend of the 27th and 28th January at the Draycott TTC. 

The Veteran 2nd and 3rd Teams are in the same Division 2C and were in action on the 2nd December at BATTS in Harlow. The 2nd Team consisted of Johnny Clarke (2/4), Fawzi Yousif (2/4), Sarah Jane Hiditch (2/2), and Richard Cosens (1/4) and with wins of 6 - 4 against Hertfordshire 3 and Kent 4 they are 3rd in the Table. The 3rd Team consisted of Richard Hazell (2/4), Phil Nicholls (2/4), Lynne Trusell (1/2) and Faldie Adams (0/4). The results were a 5 - 5 draw with Oxfordshire 1 and 4 - 6 loss to Essex 2 and they are 5th in the Table of 8 Teams.

The Veteran 2nd and 3rd Teams are in action both on the 21st January when they play each other at BATTS, and on 27th January when they play other Teams again at BATTS.

Over 60's Teams

The Over 60's 1st Team in the Premier Division were in action on the 3rd December at the Milton Keynes TTC. The team consisted of, with the matches won out of total played, Peter Bartram (5/6), Christine Wicks (1/3), Fawzi Yousif (1/5) and Glyn Hydes (0/5) with a win 6 - 4 against Bedfordshire 1, and losses to Hertfordshire 1, 4 - 6, and to Lancashire 3 - 7. They are 6th in the Table out of 8 Teams. They play next in early March.

For the Over 60's 2nd Team, they played on the 28th October - please see News Item below for the 5th November.  They play next on the 17th February at BATTS in Harlow.

Junior Teams

The Junior 1st and 2nd Teams are in Division 1B but have not yet played any matches. It is believed that this has been arranged for the 3rd and 4th March at the Triangle Leisure Centre although this is being shown as the 16th/17th March on the County Championship Website - clarification with Junior Match Secretary taking place.

The Junior 3rd Team in Division 2C played their first round of matches in Harlow on the 8th October - please see report below dated 3rd October. The next round of matches are on the 17th March at BATTS in Harlow.

Cadet Teams

The Cadet 1st Team is in the Premier Division and as yet not played any matches - these are set for 24th/25th February in Wednesbury

The Cadet 2nd Team in Division 1A played their first round or matches on the 21st October at Byng Hall. They won one against Kent (9 - 1) and lost to Kent 1 (2 - 8) and Essex 2 (9 - 1). The players were Finley Aitken (4/6), Will Etridge (2/6), Oisin Shihab (2/6), Meba Endaskew (2/5) and Makia Gamela (1/5) - see report dated 13th November below. They are 6th in the Table out of 8 Teams. The next round of matches is on the 21st January at New House Sports & Youth Centre.

15th December - Novice Event 18th November - Results

Further to the news item below on the 16th November, and on a suggestion from Rory Scott that based on the fact that 5 of the entries were local to his Horsham Club, it was agreed that rather than cancellation of the event, a round robin should take place with a few additional local novice players. In the event there were 8 players and it took place at the original scheduled time at the Slinfold Primary School over 2 Tables, and Alain Shibu agreed to run the event - so thanks very much to Alain. 

A summary of the results is below which includes Games and Points differences, and the detailed results can be found here.  Adam Amin won all his 7 games and hence was the winner with Nathanael Craig the runner-up and Zachary Heap in 3rd place.

The next Novice Event is on Saturday 27th January at the Triangle Leisure Centre - Entry Forms will be available soon.

 

1st December, 2023 - East Sussex Schools Association - Entry Individual Events 27th January

Please find the Entry Form for the East Sussex Individual Events for U13 and U16 being held at Patcham High School on the 27th January starting at 9 am. The closing date for entries is the 24th January. The U19 will be held on a separate date. Please contact Teresa Bennett on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions relating to the event. 

1st December 2023 - Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2 Star Event - 19th November - Results

The latest Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2* event of the season took place at the Steyning Leisure Centre on Sunday the 19th November. A summary of the results can be found below along with a link to all the scoresheets.

19.NOV.23 = https://bit.ly/19nov23-hs

1st December, 2023 - Latest TTE News 

Please see recent weekly TTE Newsletters for those who do not receive them - 17th November, 24th November and 1st December. Themes include nominations for Pride of TT Awards, Tickets for the WTT Feeder Event in Manchester in February, and upcoming British League Matches. More specifically for Sussex, there is an article on Tim Holtam from Brighton City TTC with a £5K National Lottery Award, a visit to Worthing TTC Club by the new TTE Chairman to present some awards, and on the competition front congratulations to Bly Twomey on winning Gold at the French Para Open and a report on the latest Women and Girls 1 Star event hosted in Sussex. 

Other articles include news of changes to the Calendar next season with modifications to junior events with 4 extra national dates for U13, U15 and U19, a new U21 Cup and a Junior League all in addition to the Nationals.  There are also articles around the success of the Home Nations Event with England winning 6 Team Medals and a host of singles and Doubles Golds, World Diabetes Day, Mental Health, a list of 10 SHECoaches, nutrition for the young and the output of a Q and A session by the Board.

1st December, 2023 - Umpiring Opportunities

Umpires are still required for the Veteran and Junior British League second weekends on the 10th/11th February and 17th/18th February respectively. If you are available then please let Jo Outhwaite know, even if only for one day. Her email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

1st December, 2023 - UK Coaching News

For those interested please see recent Coaching Newsletters which is applicable to all Sports. The 011123 Newsletter contains links to details of the finalists for UK Coaching Awards and voting details can be found as follows - 211123 and 301123, and voting closes 4th December. There are also links to resources and in particular on where coaches thrive and on creating an environment for development. Safeguarding resources can be found in the following - 231123.

30th November - Sussex County Season 2023 to 2024 - Mailing Number 2

The second mailing of the season was distributed recently and it can be found here - County Mailing Number 2 - 13th November 2023

21st November, 2023 - County Calendar - Version 3

The County Calendar has now been finalised thanks to Alan Gess, building on previous work by Brett Holt and the latest information. It is subject to change and the Version 3 is as known at this moment in time. Updated versions will appear as news items.  Sussex Calendar - Version 3.

19th November, 2023 - Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star - 18th November - Results

The latest Senior and Veteran 2 Star event was held by Horsham Spinners on Saturday 18th November at the Greenways Junior School in Horsham, and a summary of the results can be seen below. Please use the link for further detail.

18.NOV.23 = https://bit.ly/18nov23-hs 

 

16th November, 2023 - Doreen Nightingale 

Doren Nightingale passed away on the 31st October in Eastbourne aged 87. She was a Sussex County Life Member for her Services to Eastbourne League and the County and was the Representative for Eastbourne, and she was also heavily involved with the ETTA now TTE.

Please see the obituary for Doreen Nightingale which Diane Webb has written for the TTE website.

https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/obituary-international-umpire-and-ranking-maestro-doreen-nightingale/

16th November, 2023 - Active Sussex News - November

Please see the latest Active Sussex News for November containing articles on the following topics:

16th November - Novice Event 18th November - Cancellation

There were only 7 entries for the Novice Event scheduled for Saturday 18th November at the Triangle, and as a result the decision has been taken to cancel the event. The next scheduled Novice Event is at the Triangle Leisure Centre on Saturday 27th January.

14th November, 2023 - Umpiring Opportunities

Umpires are urgently required for the Senior Premier County weekend on 18th and 19th November in Milton Keynes even if it is only for one day. Please also advise if accommodation is required for Saturday night. Also for the Junior Premier County weekend on 15th and 16th December in Wednesbury and again even if it is only for one day. Please also advise if accommodation is required for Saturday night. Replies to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

13th November - Worthing TTC - Bribar & Bat Testing & Open Session Day

Worthing TTC are hosting Bribar and the chance to try out a range of Blades and Rubbers followed by an Open Session at the Bohunt School in Worthing. The cost is £5 - see Flyer below:

 

13th November 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Status

The Over 60's second team were in action on the 28th October in Division 1B at BATTS in Harlow and the Junior third team were in action on the 8th October in Division 2C also at BATTS, and the reports can be found in news items below.

The Cadet first team played on the 21st October at Byng Hall in Tunbridge Wells (won 1, lost 2) and the O60's Premier team played at Milton Keynes on the 5th November (won 1 and lost 2) - details will be available soon.

The status of all teams can be found for all County Championship Teams on the following website: 

https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/ 

13th November, 2023 - Latest TTE News 

In the latest edition - 10th November -  includes articles on British League, following the England Team at the World Schools "Gymnaslade" in Rio, National Championships with Para Jack Hunter-Spirey, separate Women/Girls sessions at a club in Newcastle WTT Events and a request for Officials at Events.

12th November - Novice Event 18th November - Entry Form

A reminder that the next Novice Event for players under 15 is taking place at the Triangle Leisure Centre on Saturday 18th November. Please find the Entry Form. The entry cost is £5 if a player has played in previous Novice Events. This is the last Novice Event until the 27th January.

7th November, 2023 - Level 2 Referee

Calling all Level 1 Referee's. If you are interested in holding the next Level 2 (National) Referee) there will be an exam in Manchester on Saturday 3rd February 2024. 

If you would like to take this exam, please could you let Chris Newton know on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the end of November. There may not be another exam for a while so please take this opportunity if you can.

We don’t have an exact time for this yet for the exam but its likely to be lunchtime to allow you time to travel over to the venue. The exam will take place during Saturday session at the WTT event England is hosting so you could combine your exam with a day of watching high quality table tennis.

7th November - Private Event Worthing TTC - 1 Star - Bohunt School, Worthing 16th December - Entry Form

Worthing TTC are super excited to announce the very first TTE ranked event run by them on 16th December!

Bohunt Worthing School is an outstanding venue, fitting 10 tables with plenty of court space, allowing for a truly enjoyable and competitive experience.

We're pleased to be running separate events for both genders too!

Please do share within your membership base and we're looking forward to welcoming you to Worthing.

See Flyer below and link to entry form:

https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/content/uploads/2023/10/Worthing-1-Star-161223-FINAL.pdf

7th November, 2023 - Brighton League - Hollingbury Club Annual Chairty Quiz

The Annual Hollingbury Quiz will take place on Sunday 26th November (arrive 7 pm) in the Function Room, Ladies Mile Pub, Patcham. 

For those who have not been before it's a great evening and a small auction and raffle is held and it can be guaranteed that there will some excellent prizes.

Money raised from the auction will be donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the money raised from the Quiz and Raffle will be donated to the Rays of Sunshine Charity.

Please let Minesh know if you are coming along either on your own or will be bringing a team (maximum 6 people). 

Please let Christine Wicks know of you have contacts who would be willing to donate a prize.

5th November, 2023 - Haywards Heath League - Sunday Night Training and Prizes

To encourage participation in Training Sessions on Sundays (6:40- 8:30), the Club is arranging a monthly competition, with the potential to win worthwhile prizes!

It started Sunday, 29th October with the 1st opportunity to participate.

Please see HHTTC Davis Cup Monthly 2.pdf

5th November 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Over 60's Team - Results

The Over 60's 2nd Team in Division 1 were in action on the 28th October at Batts in Harlow. The team consisting of Fawzi Yousif, Johnny Clarke Tony Catt and Sheila King did not have a good day losing to Bucks 9-1, 10-0 to Surrey 1, and 9-1 to Kent 2. Please click on the links for the Scorecards.

5th November 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Rankings Over 40 and Over 60 Men and Women

Please find the rankings that were produced and registered with TTE for the County Championships Matches - Men Over 40, Men Over 60, Women Over 40, and Women Over 60

5th November - Novice Event 28th October - Results and Entry Form 18th November

The second Novice Event for U15 players was held at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 28th October. There were 14 players participating in 4 groups with subsequent groups dependent on positions from the first round.. For both there were subsequent play-off;s for the winners runners-up of the groups in both Championship and Consolation. The overall winner was Hoy Wen-Leung with runner-up Nathanael Craig with Zachary Heap and Evie Muggeridge both reaching the semi-finals. For the Consolation, the winner Finley Gomez with Ava Muggeridge runner-up and with Vincent Ridley and Hadrian Pain reaching the semi-finals. The winners, runners-up and 3rd place players all received Certificates presented by James Gorridge, Coach for Simply Table Tennis based in Hastings.

The next Novice Event is planned for Saturday 18th November at the Triangle and please find the Entry Form

The full results can be found on the link below.

28.OCT.23 = https://bit.ly/28oct23-novice

5th November, 2023 - Latest TTE News 

For those that are not on the distribution List from TTE, please see recent newsletters - "Over the Net" for weeks ending, 20th October, 27th October and 3rd November.  Key news items include a message form Nick Donald, the TTE Chairman, a bulletin from the CEO Adrian Christy (3rd November) and the appointment of Sally Hughes to the European Committee on gender equality (27th October). There are regular reports on British League, and recent events and specific articles on "Managing the menopause with TT", and TT with Parkinson's and invites for questions for Board and Senior Leadership for the 15th November.

24th October - Women and Girls 1 Star Event - 22nd October - Results

Another successful Women and Girls Event was held at the Triangle Leisure Centre on Sunday 22nd October and which was promoted by Sally Hughes. A summary of the results can be found below along with a link to more detail including the score sheets. Besides an Open Event there were Under 21 and Over 21 Events. The next Women and Girls Event in Sussex is scheduled for 16th June, 2024.

22.OCT.23 = https://bit.ly/22oct23-women 

23rd October, 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Junior 3rd Team - Results

The Junior 3rd Team in Division 2C played their first matches on Sunday 8th October at Batts in Harlow. Please see the Score Cards. There was a loss to Surrey 3 (4-6), and loss to Kent 2 (7 - 3) and a draw (5 - 5) with Herts> The Sussex players were Monty Mason, Angus Priestley-Toner, Evan Eskine, Kate Smith and Hasali Kurppuarachchi.

21st October - Sussex County Season 2023 to 2024 - Mailing Number 1

The first mailing of the season was distributed recently and it can be found here - County Mailing Number 1 - 11th October 2023

21st October, 2023 - National Council Meeting 21st October - Brief

Further to the news item on the 18th October below and the brief, prepared by Tony Catt, for the first of the TTE National Council Meeting of the season, please find a further Finance Briefing again prepared by Tony Catt on the very recent Finance Report made available by TTE. All the papers for the meeting can be found on the following link: www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/national-council/national-council-meeting-dates-and-papers/ 

21st October - County Invitation Event 3rd September – Interim Report

In advance of a full report being prepared, The County Invitation Event was held on Sunday 3rd September at the Triangle Leisure Centre for the Cadet and Junior Boys and Girls only;

Not the first time but a Cadet Boy/Girl won both the Cadet and Junior Events – so gratulations to Ryan Goodier and Kate Smith.

In previous years there has been an Open Draw for the Invitation Event, and there was some adverse feedback to the fact that the outcome this year when it placed all Brighton City Juniors in the same group.

It is hoped that Senior Invitation Event will be held later in the season – there was insufficient suitable players available for this date.

18th October - European TT Union Equality Committee - Sally Hughes

Sally Hughes is very excited to have heard that her application to join the European Table Tennis Union Gender Equality Committee has been successful, and will be in the next TTE Newsletter. She was recently nominated by TTE and the board following her domestic work to provide safe and accessible opportunities for women and girls to play table tennis and she hopes to now to learn from Europe and their extensive experience. 

Congratulations to sally and we wish her all the luck in the european TT world.

18th October - Table Tennis Times - Issue 32 -Autumn  2023 Edition

The very latest Summer Edition of the TT Times Issue Number 32 produced by Diane and Harvey Webb. As usual it is packed full of stories and reports and this is a bumper edition for everything that is happening in the Table Tennis World. The topics/contents are as below:

  • Editorial;
  • European Youth Championships, 14th to 23rd July, Gliwice, Poland;
  • Wolverhampton Grand Prix, 15th to 16th July;
  • Crawley Grand Prix, 16th to 17th September;
  • Euro Mini Championships 25th to 27th August, Schiltigheim, France (Ryan Goodier & Bly Twomey);
  • Can You Help Michael Loveder - Crowdfunding Request;
  • TT Artwork;
  • Spotlight on Ian Harrison, England International;
  • International School Sport Federation (ISF) World Schools Gymnasiade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19th to 27th August (<15 & 18 Sports);
  • Euro Para Championships 4th to 9th September, Sheffield (Will Bayley Class 7 Gold & Bly Twomey Class 7 Bronze);
  • ITTF AGM & Summit, Bangkok, Thailand, 22nd to 24th August (England awarded Centenary World Championships);
  • What Was Happening 20 Years Ago - 2003;
  • European Championship Finals, 10th to 17th September, Malmo, Sweden;
  • Europe Youth Top 10, 29th September to 1st October, Bucharest, Romania;
  • The Good News Page;
  • WTT Youth Contender, Tunis, Tunisia, 9th to 12th August;
  • WTT Youth Contender, Otocec, Slovenia, 28th August to 3rd September;
  • WTT Youth Contender, Podgorica, Montenegro, 4th to 7th October;
  • WTT Senior Feeder, Havirov, Czechia, 27th to 30th July;
  • WTT Senior Contender, Lima, Peru, 31st July to 6th August;
  • WTT Senior Contender, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 7th to 13th August;
  • WTT Senior Feeder, Olomouc, Czechia, 22nd to 27th August;
  • WTT Senior Star Contender, Lanzhou, China, 2nd to 8th October;
  • WTT Senior Feeder, Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd to 7th October;
  • WTT Senior Contender, Muscat, Oman, 8th to 14th October;
  • Blackpool Junior 4 *, 23rd to 24th September;
  • TTE Governance;
  • In Memoriam
  • Future Dates

18th October, 2023 - National Council Meeting 21st October - Brief

The first of the TTE National Council Meetings is taking place this coming Saturday 21st October. Tony Catt is the Sussex County National Council Representative for Sussex but cannot attend, and Kevin Long as Deputy National Councillor will be attending. Tony has reviewed the papers and prepared a Briefing for Kevin.

18th October, 2023 - Umpiring Opportunities

Please see request/invitation letter for Umpires for Senior Premier and Home Counties International matches at Milton Keynes on the 18th/19th November and in Bangor, North Wales on the 10th to 12th November respectively. If responding to Senior Premier Matches then email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and if Home Internationals then email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

18th October, 2023 - Latest TTE News 

For those that are not on the distribution List from TTE, the latest news - "Over the Net" 13th October - contains reports on recent Tournaments, Veteran British League, TTE CEO being awarded Racket Sports CEO of the Year, Ticketing, Mental Health and Volunteering for the local Area organizing groups:

10th October - Novice Event 28th October - Novice Event/Coach CPD - Revised Entry Form

Further to News items below on the 3rd October and 30th September, please find a revised Entry Form for this event which contains as for the 23rd September, the option for Coaching after (around 2 pm) the event and also for CPD for any Coaches willing to assist. The pricing is the same as before - £5 for Novice Event entry, and £10 for the Coaching. If you did not play in the first event and not playing in a League then you will ned to pay a one-off seasonal County Affiliation Fee.

9th October, 2023 - West Sussex Schools Association

Please note that Jim Skinner (Sussex County Chairman) has decided to step back from the West Sussex Schools Association from this year and so will not be involved with the organisation of the Team and Individual Play-Off Events this season (typically held late November and January respectively). 

Maureen Hazell remains as lead with Daniel Pound onboard to assist and given that he is a Primary School Teacher he is in the right place. For all enquiries, please use the contact details for Maureen Hazell on the Contact Page.

8th October, 2023 - Latest TTE News

For those that are not on the distribution List from TTE, the latest news - "Over the Net" 6th October - contains following items:

  • Reports on recent Senior British League (SBL) Matches;
  • News that the new Tournament Structure has been agreed. It shows that the League Cups and County Championships have been retained and for Local and Zonal Opens to be included - you can have a chance to both learn more by registering/attending 2 Forums that have been scheduled - on Tuesday October 17th and Monday October 23rd both at 6pm.
  • If you are good at virtual TT - then there is a chance to enter a Challenge;
  • Reports on recent Home Counties Veterans TT played in Dublin - Sussex players involved were Rory Scott representing Ireland and part of the Team that won the O40's, and Ritchie Venner for the O50's.
  • Invitations requested for SHEcoaches initiative;
  • Reports on recent WTT Contender and Feeder Events;
  • News of Bly Twomey at the recent Finland Para Open winning Silver in Class 7 Singles - see link: www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/twomey-takes-brilliant-silver-in-finland/  - she is now ranked number 9 in the world! She also won a Bronze Doubles Medal in Class 20RR. Congratulations to Bly.

There are also regular Club and League Updates distributed by TTE. The most recent on the 5th October contained informationon:

  • There is considerasble promotion for Clubs to take up TT Kidz as a way of growing a junior section and participation for 7 to 11 year olds - there is a link to register interest;
  • Information on Fundraising, Umpire and Coaching Courses;
  • News that the Jack Petchey Programmes has obtained funding for 2023/2024 for London and Essex;
  • Newscastle Women and Girls has taken off!
  • Entries invidted for the National Championships Qualifying - closing date 13th December and 28 players earning the right to go into the main event over the weekend of 6th/7th January;

7th October - Women and Girls 1 Star Event - 22nd October

A reminder that this event is taking place at the Triangle Lesiure Centre, Burgess on the 22nd October. The schedule includes Women and Girls Under 21s & Over 21s in the morning and from 1.45pm Women and Girls Open (All Ages). Please the link on the TTE Website: Events from June 30, 2024 – January 6, 2024 – Table Tennis England.

The Entry Forms are on the TTE Website to be downloaded but can also be found here: Entry Form. The Closing Date is the 15th October.

Previous events held in Sussex and sponsored by TTE via Sally Hughes have been very successful and it is also a chance for those new to Tournaments to enter and gain experience about such events. 

6th October 2023 - Website Administration

The site has been off line for some 6 weeks for update of software and apologise to those who have tried to access for information.

Domains - Regarding the website, the Domains - www.sctta.org.uk (and www.sctta.uk) owned by SCTTA, have been recently renewed and the domains expire in 2 years - 31st October 2025. and 28th October 2025 respectively.

Website Hosting - This website is hosted by TSOhost.com against the sctta.org.uk domain and there is an annual charge for the hosting package cPanel Economy at a cost of £57.46 with next renewal now due 11th October, 2024.

Website Secure Certificate - The website www.sctta.org.uk is a secure site (shown by HTTPS (as against HTTP) with an associated Certificate recently renewed at a cost of £59.99 with next renewal due 2nd November, 2024.

Website Changes - The website has been updated with the latest versions of Joomla (Version 4) and TSO Hostinge PNP (Version 8.0.30) using SussexPCWorks.  Update to PHP version 8.1 will take place when stable (support for version 8.0.30 ends 26th November, 2023)

3rd October - Coaching - Novice/CPD 

At the recent Novice Event on the 23rd September, a Novice Coaching Session took place as agreed at the last County Meeting led by Matt Porter, the new County Development Officer. In total there were 16 Cadets who participated along with 5 Coaches (3 from Hastings, 1 from Worthing and 1 from South West Sussex). Over 2 hours there was information on Basic/Technique strokes, Goal Setting, Constructive Challenges as well as fun Games with Matt Porter leading initially with other Coaches subsequently. This was not a CPD workshop for coaches but an opportunity for coaches to gain confidence. There were some 12 parents in attendance who all thought the coaching was fantastic and there was good feedback from the young players, and although individual feedback was wanted it was not seen as the appropriate environment for this.

30th September - Novice Events - Future Planned & Entry Form

Further Novice Events, which are all at the Triangle Leisure Centre, are planned for 28th October, 18th November, 13th January and 17th February (subject to change). A further date of 18th May is also planned but is also currently subject to change with venue yet to be confirmed and it may change to June. Please find the Entry Form (see later one above) for the 28th October Event at the Triangle Leisure Centre. There may be a Coaching/Coach CPD Session after the event similar to what took place on the 23rd September but this has yet to be confirmed.

30th September - Novice Event 23rd September - Results 

The first Novice Event for U15 players was held at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 23rd September. There were 16 players participating in 4 groups of 4 with subsequent 2 groups of 4 for those finishing 1st and 2nd for the Championship and also 2 groups o 4 for those finishing 3rd and 4th for the Consolation. In both there were subsequent play-off;s for the winners of the groups in both Championship and Consolation. The overall winner was Hoy Wen-Leung with runner-up Herbie Gregory with Samson Koo and Ylan Lietz-Simth both reaching the semi-finals. For the Consolation, the winner Beau Larkin with Finley Gomez runner-up and with Leonardo Rose and Ryan Fryer reaching the semi-finals. The winners, runners-up and 3rd place players all received Certificates presented by Chris Newberry, Chairman of the South West Sussex League,

The full results can be found on the link below.

23.SEP.23 = https://bit.ly/23sep23-sctta

30th September - Sussex County - new Treasurer

John Ledward, who is currently the Brighton League Treasuer, has agreed to take on the County Treasurer role replacing Tony Anderson who stood down at the last AGM. Thanks go to Tony who was in the role for some 7 years and a huge welcome to John Ledward who agreed subsequent to the AGM. The change is currently taking place but hopefully all will be completed by the end of September.

30th September - Sussex County - Management Meeting 4th September - Key Points

The first Management Meeting of the season took place on Monday 4th September in the Yarrow Room at the Lewes Town Hall; The following Key Points were noted:

  • Discussion around proposed CPD for Coaches - agreed should take place with costs for each workshop agreed in advance, and individual needs of Coaches within catchment areas accommodated;
  • Statements made by Chairman regarding some issues that had not only taken up considerable time but also impacted on the planning for the season;
  • New Treasurer proposed and agreed (see news items above);
  • Reports on Coaching Session 2nd September and Invitation Event 3rd September;
  • Problems with the booking of venues for future County Coaching and Novice Events;
  • Development Plans - Slide Pack had been distributed for review and feedback:
    • Seen as the start of discussions for proposed pathways for young players;
  • Coaching CPD - Opportunity seen to include a Taster sessions with Coaches post the Novice Event planned for the 23rd September:
    • Discussion on the Taster Session and points made were noted;
    • In summary it was agreed that the Taster Session should go-ahead with pricing for just one event;
  • County Championship and County Officers Expense Policy review deferred to a separate Zoom Meeting;

30th September - Sussex County - AGM 24th July - Key Points

The Sussex County TT Association AGM was held on the 24th July in the Yarrow Room at the Lewes Town Hall and there were 28 people in attendance. Key Points from the meeting as follows:

  • Consolidated Report had been produced and circulated prior to the Meeting;
  • Report and Accounts still with Auditors and were circulated at the Meeting  (note no issues from Audit);
    • £35K income was due to bequest;
    • Discussion on Multi-League Players paying multiple affiliation fee -  Multi - League Players Report prepared by Chairman which was circulated - in the event Articale 7.3.2 details players liable for each league played in;
    • Summary of Affiliations for each league circulated
    • Proposal by Treasurer for increase in Affiliation Fee (from £10 to £12 Adults and £5 to £6) showed clear majority to remain unchanged;
  • Review of Constitution to be drafted by Kevin Long, Hastings;
  • Election of Officers  - President (Laurie Holland) and Vice Presidents relected;
  • There were no new proposed Life Members and Vice Presidents;
  • List of Officers elected as shown on Contacts Page - Development Officer role taken up by Matt Porter;

30th September 2023 - Matthew Porter Coaching Opportunities

Please see below 3 forthcoming Coaching Sessions being run by Matthew Porter and taking place at the Hollingbury Club venue on the 14th October and at Worthing TTC on the 26th and 29th October:

14th October - Intro to Service and Return (Hollingbury TTC) - 4 pm to 6 pm;

26th October - Half Term Training Camp (Worthing TTC) -10am to 3 pm;

29th October - Service & Return Training Camp (Worthing TTC) - 9 am to Noon, and 12.30 pm 3.30 pm

 

18th September 2023 - Bryant & Gertsen Coaching Opportunities

Another of their popular Training Camps is scheduled for the 27th to 29th October in Grantham and is already two-thirds full - booking closes on the 16th October. More detail and entry details can be found here with additional a video of what goes on in a Training Camp here. Additionaly Craig Bryant offers to come to your venue for Training Days with focus on Service as a speciality. In addition, Matthew Porter who is very active in Worthing, has arranged another Coaching Session in partnership with the Hollingbury Club in Brighton for Hollingbury Club League Players on the 14th October from 4 pm to 6 pm for a cost of £10.

18th September, 2023 - Latest Active Sussex Education News (All Sports)

Please see the Active Sussex Education News which is sent to all schools in Sussex. If there is a Table Tennis News Item which you need to get to Schools then this is a good communication method.

18th September 2023 - Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star Event - 10th September - Results

The first Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2* event of the season took place at the Warden Park Academy Sports Hall on Sunday 10th September. A summary of the results can be found below along with a link to all the scoresheets.

Sunday, 10th September 2023 - The Manor UK - 10.SEP.23 | HS Senior/Veteran 2* (google.com)

18th September 2023 - Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2 Star Event - 9th September - Results

The first Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2* event of the season took place at the Warden Park Academy Sports Hall on Saturday the 9th September. A summary of the results can be found below along with a link to all the scoresheets.

Saturday, 8th September 2023 - https://sites.google.com/view/the-manor-uk/9-sep-23-hs-cadetjunior-2 

August 2023 - County Championships 2023/2024 - Draft Fixtures

The draft fixtures have been published and for the Sussex Teams the latest information is as follows:

NOTE that other than for Premier Division Fixtures, dates subject to change also.

Cadets

  • Sussex 1 - Premier Division - 24th/25th February, Venue Wood Green, Wednesbury;
  • Sussex 2 - Division 1BA - Saturday 21st October (Venue TBC), Sunday 21st January (Venue TBC) and Sunday 25th February (Venue TBC); 

Juniors

  • Junior 1 & Junior 2 - Division 1B - Sunday 8th October (Venue TBC), Saturday 25th November (Venue TBC) and Sunday 17th March (Venue TBC)
  • Junior 3 - Division 2C - Sunday 8th October (Venue TBC), Saturday 25th November (Venue TBC) and Sunday 17th March (Venue TBC)

Senior

  • Senior 1 - Premier - Saturday/Sunday 18th/19th November (Milton Keynes TTC), and Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th February (Draycott TTC, Derbyshire);
  • Senior 2 - Division 1B - Sunday 19th November (Venue TBC), Saturday 3rd February (Venue TBC), and Saturday 9th March (Venue TBC);
  • Senior 3 - Division 2B - Sunday 19th November (Venue TBC), Saturday 3rd February (Venue TBC), and Saturday 9th March (Venue TBC);

Veteran

  • Veteran 1 - Premier - Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd December (Ashford TTC), and Saturday/Sunday 27th/28th January (Draycott TTC, Derbyshire);
  • Veteran 2 & 3 - Divisions 2C - Saturday 2nd December (Venue TBC), Saturday 27th January (Venue TBC), and Saturday 13th April (Venue TBC);

Over 60's

  • Over 60's 1 - Premier - Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th December (Milton Keynes TTC), and Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th March (Milton Keynes TTC);
  • Over 60's 2 - Division 1B - Saturday 28th October (Venue TBC), Saturday 16th December (Venue TBC), and Saturday 17th February (Venue TBC);

Please see further Information and where there are further links to the dedicated TT League Manager for the Competition. Updates on Fixtures, Venues and subsequently Results can be viewed. For ease of reference the link is as follows: https://countychampionships.ttleagues.com/

August 2023 - Season 2022/2023 - County Mailing Number 11 - June 2023

The latest Sussex County Mailing has been distributed to Life Members, Vice Presidents, and lots of interested people within Sussex. The mailing can be seen below and if you want to be on the distribution list then please let me know or advise your League Representative. Sussex County Mailing Number 11

9th August - Archived News Items

All the News Items from this Page for the period January 2023 to June 2023 have been archived and can be found on the Archive Page. For ease of reference, it can be found as follows:

Archive January 2023 to June 2023

28th July - Table Tennis Times - Issue 31 - Summer 2023 Edition

The very latest Summer Edition of the TT Times Issue Number 31 produced by Diane and Harvey Webb. As usual it is packed full of stories and reports and this is a bumper edition for everything that is happening in the Table Tennis World. The topics/contents are as below:

  • Editorial
  • Cadet U17 & Junior National Cup – 29th – 30th April, University of Nottingham
  • The Rise and Fall of a Table Tennis Superhero by Graham Frankel
  • Senior British League Cup 4th June, BATTS, Harlow
  • European U21 Championships, 5th – 9th April, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • British Para National Championships, 22nd – 23rd April, Sheffield
  • European Championship Qualifiers: Women’s Team, 5th – 6th May, Osijek, Croatia
  • The Good News Page
  • World Championships, Durban, South Africa, 20th – 28th May
  • European Games, 23rd June – 2nd July, Krakow, Poland
  • Jersey Satellite Grand Prix, 7th – 9th April
  • TTE Governance
  • ITTF Governance
  • Cadet National Cup, 13th – 14th May, Plymouth
  • Junior National Cup, 17th – 18th June, BATTS, Harlow
  • WTT Senior Events – WTT Champions: Xinxiang, China, 9th – 15th April
  • WTT Senior Events – WTT Champions: Macao, China, 17th – 23rd April
  • WTT Star Contender: Bangkok, Thailand: 23rd – 29th April
  • WTT Contender: Lagos, Nigeria, 12th – 18th June
  • WTT Star Contender: Ljubljana, Slovenia: 3rd – 9th July
  • Reunion of some of Table Tennis Greats
  • What Was Happening 90 Years Ago? 1933
  • England Senior International Caps Project
  • English Leagues Cup Competition Finals 3rd – 4th June: Draycott * Long Eaton TTC
  • London Grand Prix: 27th- 28th May
  • Gloucester Grand Prix: 24th – 25th June
  • Ping Pong Diplomacy by Harvey Webb
  • European Youth Championships (EYC): 14th – 23rd July, Gliwice, Poland
  • Under 11-Under 13 National Championships: 10th – 11th June, Wolverhampton
  • European Under 13 Championships: Zagreb, Croatia: 14th – 18th June
  • WTT Youth Contender: Berlin: 27th March – 2nd April
  • WTT Youth Contender: Wladyslawowa, Poland: 27th March – 2nd April
  • WTT Youth Contender: Metz, France: 17th – 23rd April
  • WTT Youth Contender: Spa, Belgium: 17th – 23rd April
  • WTT Youth Contender: Girona, Spain: 10th – 16th May
  • WTT Youth Contender: Panagyurishte, Bulgaria: 15th – 21st May
  • WTT Youth Contender: Havirov, Czech Republic: 29th My – 4th June
  • In Memoriam – Diane Scholer (Rowe) & Mike Short
  • European Veterans Championships: 26th June – 1st July, Sandefjord, Norway
  • TTE Members Meeting, AGM & Chairman’s Appointment Discussion: 8th July
  • Future Dates – Domestic, International & WTT

28th July 2023 - Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star Event - 9th July - Results

The seventh Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran of the this season was held at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 9th July. Please below a summary of the results with a link to more detail.

Sunday, 9th June 2023 = https://bit.ly/9jul23-hs

 

28th July 2023 - Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2 Star Event - 8th July - Results

The ninth Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2* event of the season took place at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 8th July. The results can be found in summary below along with a link to all the scoresheets.

Saturday, 8th July 2023 = https://bit.ly/8jul23-hs

 

 

28th July 2023 - UK Coaching News (All Sports)

Please see Issues 29th June - 290623 - and the 5th July - 050723.The focus for the 29th June is an interactive Q&A session with Max Whitlock, OBE around mental health - not exactly live since you choose a question from a number of options and you a pre-recorded answer. There are resources around the subject but you need to be a member. In the 5th July issue there is news of nominations now open for various coaching Awards for which the closing date is the 4th September, and there is news of the opening of a "Duty to Care" Hub, another interactive video this time with Kelly Holmes and also various videos with the techniques of coaching children with the "Play Their Way" initiative.

5th July -Sussex County TT Association - AGM - 24th July

The Sussex County AGM has been set for Monday 24th July in the Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall on Monday 24th July starting at 7 pm. Please see Agenda and I hope you can come along and make your views known and indicate what you would like your County to do for you. Reports from the various Officers and Leagues will be available in due course. If you wish to participate in County activities then please let me (jim Skinner) know on 07540 832096. In particular we need a Treasurer with Tony Anderson stepping down after 5 years and we also need a Secretary. We have funds for development activities but need the resources to deliver them.

5th July - Women and Girls 2 Star Event - 1st July - Results

There was a fantastic entry for the Women and Girls event held at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 1st July. The event was promoted and organised by Sally Hughes with much help and assistance from Brett Holt and Matthew Porter and held under the Sussex Banner. Unfortunately, yours truly could not make it on the day as part of the ornaising team since away Sailing (which was not planned when this event was scheduled!)

Please find the Results below with a link to the detail.

Saturday, 1st July 2023 = https://bit.ly/1jul23-women

 

5th July, 2023 - Member Elected Director - Congratulations to Sally Hughes

Please see Letter from TTE confirming that Sally Hughes has been elected as a Member Elected Director for the next 4 years. Huge congratulations to Sally and along with Ritchie Venner and Ray James who have Sussex roots, the County is well represented on the TTE Board. No doubt Sally will continue to champion Women & Girls amongst other things.

5th July, 2023 - Latest Active Sussex Education News (All Sports)

Please see the Active Sussex eNews for June, details of the Booking for the National Conference at the AMEX Stadium on Tuesday 19th September, and the latest Disabilioty News for June in particular for an Open Day at the K2, Crawley on Sunday 16th July.

5th July 2023 - Hastings League - Bexhill Club - Junior Tournament 17th June - Report

Please see Report, prepared by Kevin Long, of another Junior Tournament hosted by the Bexhillians Club in Hastings.

The next similar event is taking place in Hastings on the 15th July in various age categories and if interested then please indicate to Kevin Long on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the player's names, along with their TTE membership number, date of birth and parent contact details. 

5th July 2023 - Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2 Star Event - 18th June - Results

The eigth Horsham Spinners Cadet and Junior 2* event of the season took place at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 18th June. The results can be found in summary below along with a link to all the scoresheets.

Sunday, 18th June 2023 = https://bit.ly/18jun23-hs

NEXT TOURNAMENT = Saturday, 8th July 2023 = https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/event/topspin-sports-horsham-spinners-u12-u13-u14-u15-u18-u19-2-8/

5th July 2023 - Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran 2 Star Event - 17th June - Results

The sixth Horsham Spinners Senior and Veteran of the this season was held at the Triangle Leisure Centre on the 17th June. Please below a summary of the results with a link to more detail.

Saturday, 17th June 2023 = https://bit.ly/17jun23-hs 

NEXT TOURNAMENT = Sunday, 9th July 2023 = https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/event/topspin-sports-horsham-spinners-senior-veteran-open-2/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The SCTTA is affiliated to the Table Tennis England (TTE) and represents 9 leagues within Sussex with 969 (of which 72 were Junior) affiliated league playing members in the 2019/2020 Season. The SCTTA is a non profit making organisation and through affiliation fees paid by Players in the Sussex Leagues supports a number of County Teams at Cadet, Junior, Senior and Veteran level. Last Season 12 Teams were entered in the various categories with the Senior Team winning the Premier Division. The County also runs events each year such as Sussex Closed, Invitation Event (top 8 in various categories), and in the recent past have run regular Coaching Sessions and 2* Events.

The County Management Committee are all Volunteers and meet around 6 times a year along with an AGM. If you wish to assist and Volunteer then please contact me as below.

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County Safeguarding Policies and Statements

In the context of the need recognised for a County Complaints Procedure to be available, the County "Safeguarding Policy & Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policy" and the "Child Safeguarding Policy Statement" were reviewed at the County Meeting on the 25th March, 2019. In the main they were updated to reflect TTE and associated documents and to include reference to County using only Licensed Coaches along with ensuring DBS Checks have been carried out for all relevant County Officers as being aware of Social Media implications.   It should be noted that Leagues and Clubs should have something similar or at least reference to these. These Policies are in addition to the County Constitution and will be referred to by a proposed rules change.