Web:  satabletennis.orgJune 14, 2012
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Greetings!

   Several email addresses have been added recently. We try to avoid sending to those who are not interested in table tennis (rare though they may be!). Seriously though, our e-mail distribution list now exceeds 700 recipients and it's likely we're including some who are not really interested.

   If you don't want to receive future editions of this newsletter, please use the "unsubscribe" feature at the bottom of this page.

 
Sincerely,
Loren Williams
San Antonio Table Tennis Club

 

SATTC Summer 2012 Open
July 21-22, 2012
Director Joe Sr Games

Joe Cummings,

Tournament Director

Cash prizes or Medals/Ribbons

  • Saturday morning doubles - this time we'll try some doubles play; pick a partner of any age, gender or skill level and sign up. Much fun!
  • Saturday afternoon handicap event (using a point system to level the field) - an always popular event.
  • Saturday afternoon seniors event (if sufficient entries). Other than the 100 who showed up in March for Texas state Senior Games, only a few seniors signed up at our recent local tourneys. So sign up, suit up and show up for some fun, mature (!) table tennis . . . . if you want this event to continue.
  • Saturday afternoon women's event (if sufficient entries). Similar to recent seniors play (non-Seniors Games), this one has been under-supported in the past. Last chance, you gals (of any age or skill level); if you want this one to continue, time to sign up.
  • Sunday morning open singles - our most popular event. 'Nuf said... except to emphasize separation into different skill levels - A, B, C, D, E. This reduces the risk of embarrassing yourself (overmatched) while assuring you will have several spirited matches.
  • Sunday afternoon juniors (kids) event - two different age brackets. Bring on the up and coming young champs.
  • SPECTATORS welcome. No charge.

For complete details and downloadable registration form, go to:

             SATTC Summer Open Registration Form

 

 

Start 'Em Young
SATTC-AFFC TT Training Class Completed
 

Our cooperative four-months table tennis training program concluded recently when six young students received their certificates. Weekly classes were split between Tuesdays after school, with Gloria Cadavid and Cindy Prindle in charge, and Clark Nicholl on Saturday mornings.  

   Preliminary plans are underway to offer similar training classes this fall for "kids" of any age..

 

USATT-ITTF Coaches Training
Coach Training and Certification

 

Special Notice to All USATT Members, USATT Coaches, and USATT Clubs

 

From: Richard McAfee, Chairman, USATT National Coaching Advisory Committee

 

In the upcoming summer months, USATT Coaching is offering 5 regional ITTF-PPT Level 1 Coaching Courses. USATT Coaching urges anyone who is actively involved - or has thought about becoming involved - in coaching table tennis, to plan to attend one of these courses.

 

One of these regional courses is nearby San Antonio, right up I-35 in Austin the week of August 13-17. Registration is limited to the first 30 registrants; deadline to register is July 10. Several SATTC members already have signed up. For full information, see the wall display at SATTC or click on:

     USATT-ITTF Coaches Training - Details & Registration

 

  

We're Growing!
  

SATTC is now open 7 days a week. See revised downloadable schedule:

 
Hong Kong Connection(s)
 Chan and Edmund

Edmund Lo is returning from his annual hometown visit to Hong Kong - and bringing Man Kim Chan with him. 

   Welcome back, Edmund and Chan! . . . we've missed you.

 
Chan - Edmund
Edmund and Chan in Hong Kong
New TT Ball - Coming Soon
   Next Year? ...2-year phase-in?
 
Here is a 5-minute YouTube review:
 
New plastic balls
New plastic balls
 
About Us
   The San Antonio Table Tennis Club / Foundation is a Texas non-profit corporation consisting of more than 700 email player-recipients of whom about 150 show up each week for regular practice, open play, coaching, league play and occasional tournaments.
   During each of our 7-days a week regularly scheduled sessions, about 15 to 30 participate in active table tennis - from beginners to accomplished players, a wide range of age and ethnicity, all bound together by a love of the fun and spirit of table tennis.
   Come join us!