HWATT to Host 2019 National Hopes Challenge in Melbourne

The 2019 National Hopes Challenge will be held at Loops Table Tennis and hosted by HWATT. Full details of the event are: 

Monday 21-Thursday 24 January: Four day training camp hosted by TTA National Head Coach John Murphy and ITTF-Oceania High Performance Officer Patrick Wuertz.
Friday 25 January: National Hopes Competition. (Note: winner of the Boy's Singles and Girl's Singles events will qualify to participate at the ITTF-Oceania Hopes Challenge from 23-28 April in Hamilton, New Zealand).

Venue: Loops Stadium - 618 Somerville Road, West Sunshine, Victoria, 3020.

Eligibility: Players must be born in 2007 or 2008 to participate. 

TTA CEO Scott Houston commented upon finalising the agreement 'TTA is pleased to partner with HWATT once again for the National Hopes Challenge. HWATT have hosted the event for five out of the last six years and it's grown each time, with their new venue now well established, it provides the perfect environment. With new TTA Head Coach John Murphy taking the reigns of the training camp in conjunction with Patrick Wuertz, it provides the ideal opportunity for youngsters to be exposed to top quality training and competition. Just as important, players typically develop friendships and enjoy the social interaction as well.'

Full information including an Entry Form can be found in the Prospectus. If you require any further information, please contact Tournament Director Simon Gerada on simon@tabletennis.net.au.