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| 2010/09/03 Game strategies. Just in time for the upcoming tournaments here's some great advice from a top level player, U.S. National Men's Team member Samson Dubina, who has posted a link to a number of suggested game strategies against nine different types of opponents. Samson cuts through the usual amount of waffle that many strategy guides have, and distills his advice down to the essentials - what your opponent wants to do, what you need to do, and a checklist of six key points to remember against each style. Tried and tested tactics from a U.S. Team member - all for free! To view click here. | ||||||||||
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| 2010/08/30
B.C. Senior Games information: The table tennis competition will be at the Comox Recreation Centre - 1855 Noel Avenue in Comox. Early rounds will be played on Thursday (September 16th) and Friday (September 17th), with finals on Saturday (September 18th) Accreditation will be held at G. P. Vanier Secondary School - 4830 Headquarters Road, in Courtenay, on Wednesday (September 15th) from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm, but will be closed during opening ceremonies. If unable to register in person, you must fill out an Accreditation Package Pick-up Form in order for someone else to pick up your package. This person must show photo ID. If this is not done, you may be classified as a "No Show" and not be able to compete. Opening ceremonies will be at Strathcona Gardens - 225 South Dogwood, Campbell River, on Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Vans or buses will provide rides to and from the ceremonies. Closing ceremonies will be at Simms Park in Courtenay, across from Lewis Park. If the weather is bad, the ceremonies will be at Florence Filberg Centre, where we usually play table tennis, in Courtenay. The banquet will be held at G. P. Vanier Secondary School, in the gymnasium - 4830 Headquarters Road, in Courtenay on Friday night. Two seating times will be announced. (Thanks to Dan Ford - Zone 2 coordinator - who provided this information). Good luck to all Island participants! |
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| 2010/08/23 Table tennis t-shirts. Designed for the 2010 Vancouver Island Closed Tournament these great looking t-shirts are for every table tennis enthusiast on the Island. Our tournament sponsor (Kal-Tire) is providing these high quality 100% cotton t-shirts at cost. This means we can sell them at only $20.00 each (incl. tax), but you must get your order in by September 18th. Take a look here. | ||||||||||
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| 2010/08/15
Here's one of the best instructional videos covering the basics
of good technique. For players of all levels. From five time
U.S. Champion Sean O'Neill: |
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| 2010/08/04 Entries are now being accepted, by e-mail, for the 2010 Vancouver Island Closed to be held on October 17th in Nanaimo. A repeat of last year's successful one day tournament, again hosted by the Nanaimo Table Tennis Club and the City of Nanaimo. Open to residents of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast & the Gulf Islands. Events will include Open Singles, 55+ Singles, Men's & Women's Doubles & 55+ Doubles. More information. | ||||||||||
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| 2010/07/05
Want to become your club expert on the rules of table tennis?
Officiate at tournaments? Now's your chance. Karol Ziduliak (BCTTA
Officials Committee Chairman, International Umpire &
Referee) will conduct a seminar on Vancouver Island offering 'Club
Umpire' certification. The seminar lasts 2-3 hours followed
by a multiple choice, open book exam which would take about an
hour to complete. (For details of required reading and study
material click here.) For those interested you can progress, in the future, to the 'Provincial Umpire' and 'National Umpire' levels. The seminar will be conducted on a weekend day, probably in August. The location will be decided when we know where the majority of participants are from. We anticipate a total cost of approx. $25.00 for members of the BCTTA - $30.00 for non-members. If you are interested in participating please email us including a note of where you live. |
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| 2010/06/16 Senior Games Warm-up Tournament Nanaimo: September 6. For qualified participants in the 2010 B.C. Senior Games in a Zone 1 (South Island) & Zone 2 (North Island) tournament. An opportunity to get some last minute practice and competition ahead of the main tournament. The number of entries will determine the format but every effort will be made to ensure an opportunity to play against people you would not normally play. More information. | ||||||||||
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| 2010/06/13 The Nanaimo Table Tennis Club and the City of Nanaimo have again agreed to host the 2010 Vancouver Island Closed in Nanaimo on October 17. A repeat of last year's successful one day tournament it will be open to residents of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast & the Gulf Islands. Events will include Open Singles, 55+ Singles, Men's & Women's Doubles & 55+ Doubles. More information: info@vitta.ca | ||||||||||
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