Fun 88 IOM Table Tennis League - a look ahead to the new season
The new Fun 88 sponsored IOM table tennis season begins next week with the first series of matches due to take place on the 22nd September. Practice sessions have been taking place since June, and there is a keen sense of anticipation amongst the Island's players. This year there will be 10 teams in Divisions 1 and 2, and 7 in Division 3. Travellers A begin their title defence in Division 1 against newly promoted Division 2 champions Travellers B, whilst last year's Division 1 runners up Ramsey A play Division 2 runners up Desmond's Douglas A. Competition is likely to be fierce in all matches, as it will be in Divisions 2 and 3. Special thanks to our sponsors Fun 88 who have kindly agreed to again support the League for the forthcoming season.
Are you new to table tennis, or wish to get back into table tennis?
If you are new to the sport and not involved in the IOM League, there are venues across the Island where you can play. Both adults and juniors are most welcome. These venues are:
- Castletown: Buchan School - Tuesday evenings 7pm-9pm in the Gym, starting 28th September, cost £4 adults, £2 juniors.
- Ramsey - Ramsey Table Tennis Club club nights are held in the Ramsey Grammar School Gym on Thursday evenings. There are 3 sessions for different age groups from 6.30pm. Cost is £3 for adults and £2 for juniors. Newcomers are welcome.
- Douglas: Ballakermeen School Gym - Monday evenings - 6pm-8pm. This is open to under 18s and costs £3 per person, and open to under 18s newcomers from any region in the Island.
There is also a new junior drop in, coaching, and match play session at the NSC, starting on 22nd September 5.30pm-6.30pm. Cost is £1. Players must be aged between 8 and 17 years old. Qualified and friendly coaches will be running the sessions which will cater for all abilities. Anyone interested is most welcome to attend.
If you are a former league player and wish to get back into table tennis, we would like to hear from you - please contact us!
For further information, contact Maggie on 411045 or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/TableTennisIOM - or visit www.tabletennis365.com/IOM
Ken Mitchell
