JOIN MERTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB The club is nearing the end of its financial year and we are able to offer a reduced joining fee, so please contact the club soon to gain the benefit of all of the facilities for a small amount of money.

Merton's New Facilities Merton Table Tennis Club, are pleased to advise that it has now secured the hall, for the foreseeable future, on a 24/7 basis. Anyone who becomes a member of the club has the opportunity to book a playing, practicing or coaching session throughout the day by using the club's online booking services on this home page. All newcomers to Bournemouth are welcome to come and try out the club's facilities, whether it is the intention to play socially, competitively, or both. Date: 2022-05-01

ROBOT SESSION This session is continuing from Tuesday 21 June for the next few weeks. It was started in order to give social members the opportunity to practice and improve their techniques. It will be run by Ron the Chairman on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm. Please let him know if you are interested and he will add you to the list of those wishing to attend. Date: 2022-04-05 Time: 7.00pm

A record of table tennis success.
It is with the deepest regret that we have to report the death of Trevor Smith who was a member of Merton Table Tennis Club for over 63 years and became its Life President at the turn of the century.
Trevor Smith's Achievements in the world of Table Tennis.

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 over 100 members the club is one of the largest in the Bournemouth area and currently has 10 representative teams in the Bournemouth League from Division 4 up to the Premier and 2 teams in the Bournemouth Pairs League.

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
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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.

JUNOIR TRAINING & PRACTICE Friday 6.00-7.30 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 7.30 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.

Information for adult members

This section covers those members who will play in the Bournemouth League, which takes place from September through to March each year. There may be opportunities to play in other leagues at the discretion of the Management Committee.

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

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"


• To provide appropriate help in learning the sport [if needed]


• To provide a safe, accessible location, and to provide safe table tennis equipment


• To provide a facility with first aid box, toilets, refreshments and a relaxing area


• To run the activity according to TTE guidelines


• To have access to an in house defibrillator


• To have the activity eventually self-funding at a reasonable costs to the participants

Proposed location

Merton Table Tennis is located in Stourfield Road Southbourne. The club was set up over 80 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

The Heart session starts at 9.30am to 11.30am.

Professional Recommendations

Table tennis enhances brain function unlike any other sport ( Dr Suzuki, professor of neuroscience and psychology at New York University)

Renowned physician, psychiatrist and brain imaging expert, Dr Daniel Amen, says that "Table Tennis is The World\'s Best Brain Sport"

Table tennis offers moderate-intensity activity, which is good for your heart (British Heart Foundation)

Information for junior members

Merton offer junior training on Friday's, from 6.00 – 7.30pm.

Please note the following; The club will introduce a waiting list for new juniors, if the numbers attending, approach the safety limits, as set out by the committee.

Our ethos is that the cadets and juniors should have fun and enjoy the coaching / training sessions in a safe and friendly environment. Technical coaching / training and match play practice form an integral part of the sessions, as well as regular fun and games opportunities. We can successfully accommodate a wide range of ages and abilities, both for boys and girls.

The Club has achieved 3 Stars in Table Tennis England (TTE) Premier Club Mark accreditation, fully complies with the TTE\'s child safety/ welfare and equity in sport policies.
The club coach has attained UK Sports qualified coaching Certificates for Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Resuscitation, First Aid certificates, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), Equity in Coaching, and Disability Awareness.

We prepare coaching / training programmes tailored to the needs and aspirations of the Juniors following both the TTE and Butterfly Coaching manuals. An integral part of our sessions is the opportunity we give the Juniors to play with / against very experienced and successful League players.

If the junior shows an interest in playing in the Bournemouth Leagues, we will be happy to discuss with the parents / guardians to meet the player\'s goals. We will support Junior players through to Town or County Level, if that is appropriate

The goals are to give the cadets and juniors: a fun and safe time; an opportunity to have Table Tennis as a recreational sport for the rest of their life; and to support them fulfilling their Table Tennis goals.

The Club has an arrangement with a table tennis supplier, Bribar, through our coach, which enables members to purchase their bats, rubbers, shirts and shoes, etc, at a discount. Please speak to the coach about your requirements.

Please complete and return the Parental Consent form: DTTA Parental Consent Form 2018-19 01

Information for Home Educated members

This session allows for any child who is educated at home due to special needs, to participate in table tennis as a outlet from their studies.

Information for affiliated members

This section is for those people who play at the club on a Wednesday morning. They do not pay any fee to the Merton Table Tennis Club. Their details are recorded on the club database and the information is also shared with the St. James Institute.

Bournemouth Pairs League

2019/20 Season Merton Pairs positions as at 27 May 2022 Click for full results
Team	Points	Position
Highcliffe Hawks	124	9
Just Highcliffe	197	3
Merton Malefactors	175	5
Merton Maniacs	164	6
Merton Marauders	152	7
MYT	74	10
N/M Romans	231	1
N/M Vikings	180	4
Silver Foxes	128	8
Team Smash	211	2

Bournemouth League

2019/20 Season Merton Team positions as at 27 May 2022 Click for full results
Premier Division	Merton A	5th
Division 1	Merton B	1st
	Merton C	7th
Division 2	Merton D	1st
	Merton E	10th
Division 3	Merton F	5th
	Merton G	5th
	Merton H	7th
Division 4	Merton J	10th
	Merton K	5th
	Merton L	3rd

Summer League

2019/20 Season Merton Summer League positions as at 27 May 2022 Click for full results
Team	Points	Position
AMMON	165	1
BUCHIS	150	3
CHETI	142	2
DEDWEN	102	6
ERNUTET	105	5
FTAH	76	7
GEB	67	8
HORUS	114	4

BDTTA Individual Championships 2019

Merton Individual Championship 2019

2021 - 22 Teams

© denotes team captain.

Merton B (Premier)
Homenight: Wednesday
Darren Bellis©
Tom Stride
Richard Davies
Logan Macey

Merton C (Div.2)
Homenight: Tuesday
Ian Robertson©
Alan Solomons
Jon Ferguson
Peter Hodson

Merton D (Div.2)
Homenight: Tuesday
Mark Long©
Jon Ferguson
Clayton Fitzpatrick
Josian Joe Bancoulte
Kevan Smith

Merton E (Div.2)
Homenight: Monday
John Malins©
Reinhard Lindner
Sam Taylor
Richard Stroud

Merton F (Div.3)
Homenight: Wednesday
Christine Renaut©
Graham Blake
John Russell
Russell Yearworth

Merton G (Div.4)
Homenight: Tuesday
Rob Searle©
Andrew Knight
Russell Smith
Steve Martin
Dougie Grieve

Merton H (Div.5)
Homenight: Wednesday
Gordon White©
Martin Foot
Adrian Bishop
Jasmine Gay
Dylan Lyons

Merton J (Div.5)
Homenight: Wednesday
Ron Watson©
David Blair
Ralf Knochner
Terri Clark
Jozsef Lorincz
Oliver Smith