News - Table Tennis Australia

A few weeks into her new role, Coach Jeler is optimistic about the future

Late last year Table Tennis Australia announced the prestigious appointment of former German coach Eva Jeler in the role of National Coach – Performance Pathway (Able-Bodied).

Mon 22 Feb 2021

We're Hiring: Senior Manager - National Participation & Development Program

TTA is seeking the services of a highly skilled team player for the newly created position of Senior Manager – National Participation & Development Program.

Mon 22 Feb 2021

Implementation Update - 31 December 2020, TTA Strategic Plan

TTA is now halfway through our 2019-2022 Whole of Sport Strategic Plan – Our Future Now! and we are pleased to provide an Implementation Update to show the progress made up to 31 December 2020.

Fri 19 Feb 2021

Table Tennis Corporate Cup returns this March after COVID-forced hiatus

Table Tennis Australia today announced the relaunch of the Table Tennis Corporate Cup (TTCC), the successful corporate wellness program that in 2019 and early 2020 saw over 1,000 employees from more than 250 companies across Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne registered to play.

Fri 19 Feb 2021

Patrick Wuertz moves on from TTA

TTA advises that Patrick Wuertz has stepped down from his role of National Manager – Participation & Innovation, with his last day being Friday 26 February.

Thu 18 Feb 2021

Spinneroos program keeps growing as registrations open for term 2

The 2021 Table Tennis Australia Spinneroos program for term 1 is in full swing with providers around the country in the process of delivering the 8-week program.

Thu 18 Feb 2021

Vale James (Jim) Leggatt

Born the 15th of January 1939, Jim passed away at the weekend after a serious stroke. He was surrounded by his wife Noelene and their family.

Mon 15 Feb 2021

Register for World Table Tennis Day 2021 and support #GenderEquality

Clubs and associations around Australia are invited to participate in the world-wide celebrations on 6 April, with this year's event's focus placed on promoting women’s participation in the sport.

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Thu 11 Feb 2021

2020 Participation Census Released

TTA is pleased to announce that the 2020 Participation Census has been completed.

Fri 29 Jan 2021

Funding for Women's Leadership Available

Funding is available through Women & Leadership Australia to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s sport and recreation sector.

Fri 29 Jan 2021

Tom and Joy Boyd Receive OAM's for Service to Table Tennis

The NSW husband and wife duo of Tom and Joy Boyd were recognised for their service to table tennis, with both receiving OAM’s today.

Tue 26 Jan 2021

Table Tennis brings the Irving Family some Christmas Cheer

After more than 25 years away from the sport, former Australian representative Ian Irving has picked up his bat and ball once again – this time to bring his family some Christmas cheer.

Tue 26 Jan 2021

Scott Houston Features on COVID in Sport Podcast

TTA CEO Scott Houston had the privilege of being the inaugural guest on the COVID in Sport podcast.

Wed 20 Jan 2021

Australian National Anti-Doping Policy

TTA recently approved for the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy to be used across the Australian table tennis community, which came into effect on 1 January 2021.

Thu 14 Jan 2021

Tapper, Coughlan and Pellissier named as Co-Captains of the 2021 National Para Squad

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) has named Australia’s only dual Olympian and Paralympian Melissa Tapper, and Australian representatives Joel Coughlan and Nathan Pellissier as the Co-Captains of the National Para Squad for 2021.

Sat 02 Jan 2021

Year in Review: National Able-Bodied Program

While international competition was put to a startling halt this year, TTA’s National Able-Bodied Program prevailed with some big wins – all of which will set up the Program for promise at the next two benchmark events and beyond.

Tue 22 Dec 2020

Meet The Coaches: Maggie Meng

No matter where Maggie Meng goes, Table Tennis follows her. She completed her university degree, relocated from China to Australia, yet no matter which avenues she explores, her love of the sport keeps bringing her back.

Sun 20 Dec 2020

Meet The Coaches: Simon Gerada

Once ranked as Australia’s top player, Simon Gerada had an exceptional career as an athlete. He competed at the Sydney Olympics at just 19, he played professionally in Europe from the age of 16, but when retiring from international competition in his late 20s, he felt there was still something missing.

Sun 20 Dec 2020