This site makes minimal use of cookies, only to improve the viewing experience. By continuing to use the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Do not show this message again
Tools & Info link

In association with
Merton logo
Book to play Join Us League Members Photo Gallery Video Gallery

Announcements

Table Tennis England Fees
The fees to be sent to Table Tennis England (TTE) for members playing in league matches for the season 2024-25 are as follows: Adults £22.00 Juniors £11.00
Date: 2024-08-01
Junior Table Tennis
A junior table tennis session takes place on Friday afternoons from 5.30pm until 6.45pm. This is a friendly time when juniors can play and practice their skills and take part in games. For those who want more detailed hints and tips on improving their game, this is available during the session. Just come along for a trial session.
Date: 2024-06-08 Time: 5.30pm
Sport in Mind
This session has been set up to enable men with mental health issues to come along to the club and take part in friendly table tennis for an hour at lunch time. These sessions take place on Thursday at 1.00pm.
Date: 2023-04-27 Time: 1.00pm
Location: Small Hall at St.James Institutel(SJI)

A record of table tennis success.
This link takes you to the record of our late President, Trevor Smith.
Trevor Smith's Achievements in the world of Table Tennis.
Back to top

Our Club

Introduction

Location

Facilities

When to play

Merton is a well established club formed over seventy years ago. Based in St James Institute Southbourne we have a specially equipped hall to the rear of the building providing excellent playing facilities for players of all standards and ages.

With an average of 100 members registered each year, the club is the largest in the Bournemouth area and currently has 9 representative teams in the Bournemouth League from Division 3 up to the Premier.

Whether you are a total beginner, a serious competition player, or coming back to the sport, all are equally welcome. If you want to play for a bit of exercise, or just to meet new people and try something new, please get in touch.

Look through our site for more detailed information, if you'd like to get in touch just click on "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page, we'd love you to come along for a knock!
Merton Table Tennis is located in Stourfield Road, Southbourne. The club was set up over 70 years ago. It rents the small hall at the rear of the St James Institute building. It has earned a level 3 membership as a TTE Premier Club, which is re certificated every year. It currently has over 100 members.

It already offers half day opportunities to play table tennis for groups such as over 55's and other adults, for social TT. These activities are in addition to over 50 players playing competitive TT in the Bournemouth Leagues.

Parking is available in the streets nearby, or in the Council car park two streets away.
The full address is St James Institute, 33a Stourfield Rd, Southbourne,Bournemouth, BH5 2AR
Click for map
The room can accommodate up to 4 tables for practice or 2 for competition. The walls are painted in appropriate TTE recommended and approved colours. The flooring is a specially laid non slip sports surface and above the tables the lighting system has been upgrade to above the minimum lux levels, configured especially for table tennis. We are truly spoilt by the quality of our facilities.
St James Institute is a disability friendly building with toilet facilities, access ramps and doorway openings which all comply with current standards.
Everyone is welcome at Merton and we do everything we can to ensure that all players get appropriate access to our facilities.

LEAGUE TABLE TENNIS Tuesday-Thursday evenings during the league season are home match nights. We currently have 10 teams in the Bournemouth League with representatives in each of the 5 divisions and 2 teams in the Bournemouth Pairs League. This season, practice night will be Monday.

JUNIOR TRAINING and PRACTICE Friday 5.30 - 6.45pm is allocated specifically for Juniors wishing to pracrice and receive advice on their technique.

CLUB NIGHT Depending on league commitments, practice night will take place on various nights. Friday nights, from 7.00 onwards, is an open club night when any player can come along to socialise/practice with other club members.

COMPETITIONS Every year, in the spring, the club holds its own competitions, with something for everyone. There are Singles, Doubles, Handicap and even Hardbat events (a blast from the table tennis past that everyone enjoys!!) Similar competitions are held for Juniors and Seniors alike.The club also stages a couple of social table tennis competitions each year, when all sections of the club come together for friendly games of table tennis.

SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS On Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 5.30pm is a session for the over 55's. This group is designed for those who wish to play Social Table Tennis. There is also the opportunity to progress from this group and play in the local leagues. Another Social Group, open to all adults, is available on Friday afternoon from 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Again, there is also the opportunity to progress from this group and play in the local leagues. A third group is available on Thursday afternoons, from 2.00pm to 5.30pm.
Back to top
Back to top

Member Information

Table Tennis England (TTE)

To register your membership with Table Tennis England (TTE), please click on the link below: www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/membership Or you can call Customer Services Team on 01908 208860.

Adult Members

Student Members

Social Members

Heart Club

Junior Members

Home Educated Members

Affiliated Members

Information for adult members

This category is for any adult who joins the club and wishes to play at any of the organised sessions arranged by the club.

Information for student members

This section covers any person who is in full time education up to the age of 25. If they are selected to play in any league, their fees will be on the same basis as the junior section.

Information for social members

Social Table Tennis at Merton is offered at several sessions and caters for a variety of memberships. The Wednesday afternoon session is for members over 55 years of age. Another session on Friday afternoon is for any adult who would like to return to playing the game in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. A third session is available for those members who wish to play in a singles format. Men and women are welcome for any session run by the club.

There are three tables available during this session.

All sessions start at 1.30pm pm until 5.30pm.

The first session is a free taster. After that, you can play for £5.00 per week, or become a full member for the current rate per year. Any money paid previously on a weekly basis, will contribute towards the annual fee. Once membership is accepted, there is the added benefit of being able to play on the Friday evening club night. This starts at 7.00 pm and is open to all members. Here you will find players of all abilities, who will be able to help you develop your game, if you so wish.

Heart Ping Pong Activity

Aim

To provide patients recovering from heart procedures in the Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch areas, the opportunity to take up Table Tennis [Ping Pong] as a social and gentle activity sport, to supplement their regular cardio fitness regime.

Objectives

- To provide one hours gentle ping pong a week, for the patient and their "gym buddy"

Information for junior members

Junior members can attend special coaching sessions that are arranged by senior members or the club coach can be asked to provide more detailed coaching.

Information for Home Educated members

The club can provide a special session to accommodate juniors who are being educated at home to provide table tennis as a relaxed sporting period of excerise.

Information for affiliated members

Any person who is using Merton's facilities but are not full members are affiated to the club and are registered on the database for insurance purposes. They do not pay any subscription.
Back to top

League Information

Team Results

Teams

Fixtures

Divisions & Teams

Bournemouth League

Summer League

BDTTA Individual Championships

Merton Individual Championship

Bournemouth League
2024/25 Season
Merton Team positions as at
28 Apr 2024
Click for full results
Premier DivisionMerton A5th
Division 1Merton B6th
Division 2Merton C7th
Merton D9th
Merton E6th
Merton F5th
Division 3Merton G4th
Merton H5th
Merton I10th
Summer League
2024/25 Season
Merton Summer League positions as at
10 Jul 2023
Click for full results
TeamPointsPosition
Accountants546
Barristers802
Chemists654
Doctors338
Ecomomists811
Financiers517
Geologists615
Hematologists743
BDTTA Individual Championships 2019
Merton Individual Championship 2019
1 Teams
© denotes team captain.
Merton A (Premier)
Homenight: Tuesday
Chris Witham©
Chris Haynes
Josian Joe Bancoulte
Norman Swift
Emmanuel Mukum Maleh
Merton B (Premier)
Homenight: Wednesday
John Millward©
David Blair
Matthew King
Will Gay
Merton C (Div.1)
Homenight: Thursday
Clayton Fitzpatrick©
Steve Cheesman
Dan Micle
Jon Ferguson
Kevan Smith
Merton D (Div.2)
Homenight: Thursday
Ralf Knockner©
Trenton Hendy
Mark Long
Kevin Moses
Merton E (Div.2)
Homenight: Thursday
Steve Martin©
Tomas Demirci
Jozsef Lorincz
Stephen Dalling
Peter Hughes
Merton F (Div.2)
Homenight: Wednesday
Ian Robertson©
John Russell
Graham Blake
Norma Millward
Merton G (Div.3)
Homenight: Tuesday
Reinhard Lindner©
Gordon White
Andrew Knight
Russell Smith
Adrian Bishop
Merton H (Div.3)
Homenight: Tuesday
John Malins©
David Chipping
Ruth Baverstock
Russell Yearworth
Norbert Mihalecz
Merton J (Div.3)
Homenight: Wednesday
Ron Watson©
Mike Derrington
Martin Foot
Eunice Wong
Mateusz Smyl
Alex Weatherly
Back to top
Committee
ChairRon Watson
Vice-ChairKevan Smith
TreasurerJohn Malins
General & Membership SecretaryReinhard Lindner
Welfare OfficerGordon White
  
St James Institute Rep.Ron Watson
Committee MemberChristine Renaut
Committee MemberNorman Swift
Committee MemberChris Witham
Life Members
John Dodwell
Ian Robertson
Jean Smith
Gordon White