Table tennis, bending the rules, and why smug pedants have no business being referees or umpires
The Senior British League is in full swing again and this brought to mind a pre-covid article about the relationship between officials and players.
eBaTT Creates a Hub
eBatt Table Tennis Club has numerous historical roots. London Progress, Harefield Academy, Greenhouse Sports and Barnet Table Tennis Club, to name but a few. Driven forward by highly successful player/ coach/ manager Eli Baraty, eBatt has quickly established itself as a key piece in the London table tennis jigsaw.
London Academy Shines Again
There are so many glittering aspects about the London Academy Table Tennis Club, not least its near unrivalled record in the National Schools Championships. But today it is all about the London Academy as host.
Fusion Energy is the way Forward
Welcome to the first edition of LONDON PING, a radical voice of table tennis in the Capital. Free from the usual staid, bureaucratic routines of the governing body, and free also from the unwritten constraints of the sponsors’ commercial interests.
Soho Square Gardens
A busy little spot with two tables close to Tottenham Court Road Station.
White City
Four brand new ‘arty’ tables outside Television Centre in White City. Perfect for outdoor Ping.
Larkhall Park
Two tables right next to a decent outdoor gym. Larkhall park is between Stockwell and Battersea Park Stations.
Clapham Common
A couple of tables sitting idly in the sunshine. Two tables just off Clapham Commmon West Side by the tennis courts.
Harrow on the Hill
Two lonely little tables waiting for some tender loving care outside Harrow on the Hill station.
Victoria Embankment
Victoria Embankment Gardens. If you’re not in the mood for ping you can always admire the flower arrangements.
Bishop’s Park
Here’s two tables in Fulham. Good action shot of some kids playing basketball.
Bessborough Gardens,
Possible the fanciest table in London, it comes complete with it’s own water fountain.
A quiet spot in Paddington Rec
Paddington Rec is a lovely park in Maida Vale. The two tables are tucked away at the end of the Tennis courts.
Lockdown Ping
Whatever grim situations arise throughout the ongoing pandemic, ping can be played in virtually any conditions and with any equipment.
Setting up a Community Sports league from Scratch
The idea was simple: tournaments for people who don’t play tournaments.
Contact Us
For any matters relating to tournaments please contact John Kaufman: jo*@lo********.uk For any matters relating to the website or mailing list, please contact Eamon Brennan: ea***@lo********.uk
