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Central Melbourne Tuesdays Set to Hit MSAC in July
Published Wed 29 Jun 2022
In July, Table Tennis Victoria are launching a new night of table tennis at MSAC to cater to wide range of members and new players. Central Melbourne Tuesdays is an all-inclusive night of fun from 4:30pm – 9pm with table tennis activities on offer to suit everyone.
From kids learning the basics, casual players looking for a bit of fun or light coaching to more experienced or older players who are after some classic pennant action or intermediate coaching.
Spinneroos – 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Starting on July 19 we will be running an 8 week Spinneroos program for new primary school age players looking to get started.
Spinneroos is the safest, easiest, and most FUN introductory table tennis program! It is a chance for children to learn the basics, get active, express themselves and create beautiful moments with other Spinneroos.
As a new Spinneroos participant, you will receive a Table Tennis Starter Kit including a bat and balls as well as a personalised drawstring bag and Spinneroos T-shirt as part of your Spinneroos registration.
Social Coaching – 5pm – 7pm
Group and casual play for TTV social members will be on offer starting July 12 for $15 per session.
You can view sessions and sign up here.
Classic Pennant – 7pm – 9:30pm
Following the social coaching session will be a classic pennant for competition players who are seeking some performance practice.
- 2 Person Teams
- 1 Doubles + 4 Singles
- All matches best of 5
- Classic 10 rounds + 2 weeks of finals
- Graded (not Club) teams
- Enter as an individual and you will be placed in a team (option to nominate a teammate)
- No Ratings Central
- $125 per season
- 10 weeks + 2 weeks of finals
Classic Pennant will start on July 12, you can Sign up here.
Lightning League – 7pm – 8pm
For all of the time poor competition players we will be offering our quick format Lighting League. Season 1 will start on July 26 with the following features:
- 2 Person Teams
- 1 Doubles + 4 Singles
- All matches best of 3
- Graded (not Club) teams
- Enter as an individual and you will be placed in a team (option to nominate a teammate)
- 6 teams per grade - play each team once + grand final
- No 2 min hit-up before each match - only in the designated warm-up time (6:30-7:00), all play from 7:00 onwards is matches
- No Ratings Central
- $55 for adults, $45 for concession
- 5 week season + 1 finals week
Sign up to Lighting League here
Social Hitting – 7pm – 9pm
Members of the public and TTV social members will have the opportunity to come down and enjoy some casual social hitting on the tables at MSAC for $15 per session starting July 12.
Check out the sessions and sign up here
Intermediate Coaching – 7pm – 9pm
For some higher-level coaching Peter Tretinik’s Table Tennis Academy and individual coaching will be available as well.
More details on Peter’s Table Tennis Academy can be found here.