The anticipation is palpable as the Victorian Country Championships in Table Tennis gears up for its 72nd edition, promising three days of intense competition and camaraderie on the King’s Birthday Weekend.  

The Victorian Country Championships, nicknamed ‘Country Week’, is adored by Victorian Table Tennis players for the fun nature and team environment with the marquee event having some of the best and most-loved memories amongst TTV’s yearly tournaments. 

Mayor of Latrobe City, Councillor Darren Howe, shared that Council is thrilled to welcome visitors back for the event after the success of hosting it in 2023.    

“This is the second year of an eight-year agreement that will see Latrobe City host the Country Championship in June until 2030. Last year, the event attracted over 200 participants and numerous spectators."   

"This is wonderful for our region because it draws in visitors from across the state, giving our hospitality and accommodation businesses a rewarding boost. It also gives table tennis players from Latrobe City the opportunity to compete in a high calibre competition locally."   

Commenting on the significance of this year's championship, CEO Andrew Weiss expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The Victorian Country Championships represent the pinnacle of table tennis in regional Victoria. It is a celebration of talent, sportsmanship, and community spirit. We're thrilled to return to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium for the second year running, offering players and spectators alike an unforgettable experience." 

Key Information: 

Timetable and Draft Draw 

Team List, Draws & Results and Ladder are now available on the Country Championships page: https://www.tabletennisvic.org.au/competitions/country-championships 

Venue 

Court 5-8* 

Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) 

Catterick Cres, Traralgon VIC 3844 

*Please note that these are the four back courts at GRISS. CLICK HERE for court layout. 

Volleyball Victoria is also having a tournament at the same venue so parking will be quite full, please plan ahead and carpool to reduce the number of vehicles needing parking space if possible. See this map for parking locations

Starting Times 

Please note the starting times for each round are: 

GRISS does not open until 8am on Saturday and Sunday, please do not try to get into the Stadium before the opening hours.  

Please be at the Centre at least 15 minutes prior to the starting time so that matches will start on time. 

Individual entries 

Closes on 08 Jun 2024 at 18:00. 

Click here! 

Food 

During the tournament the cafe will be open if you would like to purchase any meals. 

Opening hours: 

Saturday & Sunday: Café 8am - 8pm - Coffee until 10pm 
Monday: Café 8am – 2pm 

Alternatively, multiple local restaurants are offering discounts for Country Champs participants throughout the weekend! 

Click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page to browse through the restaurants offering great deals here!  

Perpetual Trophies 

Associations and individuals holding the Perpetual Shield or Trophies from the 2023 Country Championships are asked to return them on the weekend. 

Please contact Bill Freeman on 03 5491 1000 should you have any queries regarding perpetual trophies. 

More information can be found on the TTV Country Championships page here: 

https://www.tabletennisvic.org.au/competitions/country-championships

We look forward to seeing you this weekend! 

For information on where to stay, eat and drink in Latrobe City, visit the Latrobe City website at: https://latrobecity.com.au/visit/   

For more information about the greater Gippsland region please head to the Visit Gippsland website at: https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/welcome-to-our-table-tennis-guests