Schools and Facilitators

Welcome to Ping. Pong. Play!

We’re excited to have your school on board with Ping.Pong.Play — a fun, inclusive table tennis program proudly supported by the Australian Sports Commission through the Play Well Project.

Ping.Pong.Play includes refreshed primary school modules and a brand-new secondary school program, featuring an inclusive SEPEP model to engage all students, regardless of skill or experience.

With a game-first approach and a focus on inquiry-based learning and inclusive practice, this program makes it easy for PE teachers to deliver active, engaging, and meaningful sessions.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact it has in your school!

Registrations Opening Soon!!!

Program Providers for Schools

Sporting Schools provides a fantastic opportunity for your sporting organization to connect with schools in your community and offer coaching sessions through accredited coaches. If your organization is interested in becoming a Table Tennis provider, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Requirements for Coaching Providers

To become a recognized coaching provider for Sporting Schools, your organization must meet the following criteria:

ABN: Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt.
Insurance: Confirm the adequacy of your insurance coverage.
Affiliation: Table Tennis Clubs/Associations must be affiliated with their state or territory Table Tennis Association.

Note: All coaches operating under your provider organization must meet individual Table Tennis coach registration requirements.

Registration on OfficialsHQ

All organizations (including providers, clubs, and associations) supporting Sporting Schools must be registered on OfficialsHQ to be eligible for bookings by schools using Sporting Schools funding.

To continue delivering programs in schools, you will need to:

Self-register on the Sporting Schools Officials HQ Platform as a provider/organization.
Seek endorsement from Table Tennis Australia to deliver national programs and packages and be recognized as an endorsed provider by schools.
Once registered, your organization will be activated by Table Tennis Australia as an eligible Sporting Schools provider.

Important Notes:

Endorsement as a coaching provider does not guarantee coaching work.
The registration process only takes a few minutes, and a step-by-step guide is available to assist with registration.

If you're interested in becoming an endorsed Table Tennis provider for Sporting Schools, please ensure you meet the above requirements and complete the registration process on OfficialsHQ.

For further support, please visit the Sporting Schools Help Centre

Coaches for Schools

Find New Coaching Opportunities and Build Relationships with Schools

The Sporting Schools Program offers a fantastic opportunity for accredited coaches to expand their coaching opportunities, build relationships with local schools, and connect with local clubs and associations. Coaches who are endorsed by Sporting Schools will have the chance to deliver coaching sessions in schools within their area.

For more information, please refer to the COACH FACT SHEET and review the details below on coach requirements and the endorsement process.

Requirements for Coaches

To become an accredited coach and deliver coaching sessions through Sporting Schools, you must meet the following criteria:

Age: Be aged 18 years or over.
Working with Children Check: Hold a current Working with Children Check.
Coaching Accreditation: Hold a minimum level of TOPS Coach Accreditation.
Club Membership: Be a current registered member of a Table Tennis club (for insurance purposes).
Endorsement Process: Complete the endorsement process for Sporting Schools (outlined below) before beginning any coaching.
Spinneroos Online Coaching Course: Complete the Spinneroos Online Coaching Course, available on Spin Academy, as part of your TOPS Accreditation.

Registration on OfficialsHQ

All coaches must be registered on Officials HQ to be eligible for bookings by schools using Sporting Schools funding. To continue delivering programs in schools, follow these steps:

Self-register as a coach on the new Sporting Schools Officials HQ Platform.
The registration process is quick and will notify Table Tennis Australia that you are available to deliver the program.
Once registered, you will be activated as an eligible Sporting Schools Coach by Table Tennis Australia.

Please see the step by step guide to assist with the registration process.

Registration and Endorsement Process

If you're interested in becoming an endorsed Table Tennis coach for Sporting Schools, please follow these steps:

Ensure you meet all the requirements listed above.
Self-register on the Sporting Schools Officials HQ Platform.
Once registered, you will be activated as an eligible coach by Table Tennis Australia.

Note: Coach endorsement does not guarantee coaching work.