One month to go until TTA National Hopes Tour - Victoria!

Published Fri 13 Mar 2026

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Today (Friday, 13 March) marks one month until our next TTA National Hopes Tour, which will take place at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Traralgon, Victoria.

What is the TTA National Hopes Tour?

The TTA National Hopes Tour is a series of electrifying events across Australia where young athletes push their limits, sharpen their skills, and earn points toward selection for the Australian Hopes Team.

It’s more than a competition — it’s a launchpad for Australia’s future stars.

Athlete Benefits

The Tour isn't just about competing - it's about developing the whole athlete.

As part of this immersive experience, the athlete will:

Learn what it takes to be a high-performing athlete
Work with National Coaches & Performance Specialists
Play against the best young talent in Australia
Receive national-level feedback and mentoring
Qualify to represent Australia at International Hopes Events

Performance-Based Pathways

Finish Position	Reward
🥇 1st Place	Automatic selection to Australian Hopes Team for ITTF-Oceania Hopes Week
🥈 Top 3	Entry to Australian Hopes Squad (for multiple international opportunities) Free Entry to National DTE Program Free Entry to 1x 2026/27 TTA Hopes Tour & Pathway Camp
🏅 Top 4	Eligibility for TTA’s WTT Event Program
🎓 Top 8	Letters of Support for academic scholarships
💸 Top 15	Discount for 2026/27 Hopes Camps

Hopes Points System

Hopes Points are awarded to the top-performing athletes across the TTA National Hopes Tour to recognise achievement and track progress.

They determine overall rankings, with the highest point scorer crowned Hopes Champion and potential access to further national opportunities.

Athletes will earn Hopes Points at the traditional 'Challenge' event, unlocking prizes and benefits at the conclusion of the last Tour Event.

Placement Range	Hopes Points Awarded
1st	200 points
2nd	150 points
3rd	125 points
4th	100 points
5th – 6th	50 points
7th - 9th	40 points
10th – 15th	35 points
16th – 32nd	20 points
33rd – 65th	5 points

Points are awarded based on your final competition placing, with training attendance determining how many you can earn: each day attended unlocks 25% of the total points available (e.g. four days = 100%, two days = 50%).

Events Attended	Bonus Hopes Points Awarded
1	+0 points
2	+10 points
3	+15 points

What is the International Hopes Pathway?

The TTA National Hopes Tour is a High Performance program, aligned to the ITTF Sports Development department’s talent identification programme, which unites players and coaches from across the globe. Globally, the program continues to be the building block of the ITTF High Performance pathway, which targets global reach and overall growth of table tennis.

Qualification for the 2026 Oceania Hopes Team

1x Male & 1x Female qualified via accumulated Hopes Points
1x Male & 1x Female qualified via winning the Challenge Event at the 2026 TTA National Hopes Victoria Tour (Traralgon, April 2026)
Additional spots (if any) allocated via Hopes Points

A typical Hopes Tour

Each Tour follows the same 5-day format (days of the week subject to change, please refer to the specific camp for specific days):

Day 1	Training Camp	Monday
Day 2	Training Camp	Tuesday
Day 3	Training Camp	Wednesday
Day 4	Training Camp	Thursday
Day 5	Hopes Challenge Mini-Hopes Challenge	Friday

As part of this immersive experience, the athlete will:

Work closely with National Coaches and Performance Specialists
Undergo athlete identification testing
Learn new technical and tactical skills
Be mentored through life lessons, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility
Participate in a structured environment that supports confidence, discipline, and growth

NOTE: All players must attend the full 5 days. Partial participation is not permitted.

Eligibility

TTA National Hopes Tour Training:

TTA National Hopes Tour: Open to players born in 2014 or later

TTA National Hopes Tour Competition:

TTA National Hopes Tour Challenge: Only open to players born in 2014 and 2015. This is an ITTF Regulation.
TTA National Mini Hopes Tour Challenge: Only open to players born in 2016 or later.

TTA Pathways Camp:

TTA Pathways Camp: Open to players under the age of 19 in 2025/26

Event Entry Fee and Inclusions

2025/26 TTA National Hopes Tour and Pathways Camp is $550 (inc. GST) per player per Tour / Camp.

Included in the fee:

4-day training camp with TTA National Coaches, including 8 training sessions and educational activities.
1-day competition, competing for Hopes Points.
Guest appearances from National Team players.
The opportunity to interact with the best Hopes level players and coaches in Australia.

To note:

Food is the responsibility of the individual athlete. Supermarkets and restaurants are available near all the venues.
Flights, accommodation, and transport are the responsibility of the individual athlete.
There are multiple hotels and accommodation options available near all the venues.

Any cancellations on the close of entries or earlier will be entitled to a refund for entry fees.

Any cancellations after the close of entries will not be entitled to a refund for entry fees.

Discounts:

The next 25 entrants can use the new 10% discount code 'NEXT25' for the event, as preparation for the final Hopes Tour ahead of the Oceania Hopes ramps up.

Ready to Compete?

Be seen. Be challenged. Be developed.
The TTA National Hopes Tour is your opportunity to shine on the national stage — and take your game global.

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🔗 Key Contact: Simon Gerada - Performance & Pathway Lead [simon@tabletennis.org.au]