We have now got a date for our postponed AGM. It will be at 19.30 on Tuesday 7th November 2023 at the club. It’s a chance to have your say in how the club operates, as well as to hear what we’ve achieved in the past year. We hope to see many of our new members as well as long-standing ones. Non-members are welcome to attend, but only members can vote – membership starts at only £5 a year.
AGM 7 November 2023 Read More »
We’re giving more of our supporters and Pay As You Go players a chance to become club members with a new Basic annual membership of only £5.
Regular players can continue to take out our £15 a month individual or £20 a month family memberships, which give unlimited access. These memberships now have the added benefit that the first payment of £15 or £20 includes club membership for each player for the full year 1 Oct – 30 Sept.
Or, receive a discount by taking out our annual membership, which gives unlimited access for £165 individual or £220 family membership for the year 1 Oct – 30 Sept.
Members will now receive a membership card with digital or print options.
For more information and a registration form, see our Membership page
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Our Over-50s group ran out 3-2 winners in a friendly match against the u3a Kirkton table tennis group on Friday 29 Sept. Five two-player teams from each group took part, with Dumfries TTC lending a player to the u3a after one of their player went down with Covid. Matches followed our league format, with each player having two singles and a doubles. u3a players normally play to 21, so playing to 11 took a little getting used to!
The final score saw Dumfries with wins in three matches (5-0, 4-1, and 3-2) and u3a taking two matches (3-2 and 3-1). But the main aim was to enjoy some friendly competition in a more formal format, and against different players – though as some u3a players also come to our Over-50s sessions, their styles were familiar.
The match was hosted at the club, with a break for refreshments halfway through. There was plenty of time for socialising as well as playing games, and talk at the end turned to when we could do it all again!
Dumfries TTC vs u3a Kirkton in friendly challenge Read More »
Old hands and new players need to register interest in league play for the coming season by 29 Sept.
The format will be teams of 2 or 3 players, with a best of 5 sets format for each match. Each player plays the 2 players from the opposing team, and one doubles match.
All matches are played at the club, and take around an hour to an hour and a half. Matches are arranged at the convenience of both teams, with each team having a preferred night, which allows everyone to fit the matches around prior commitments both in and out of the club. Matches can be played during the daytime if both teams agree.
Each team will play each other twice over the course of the league, which will run from 9 October to March/April next year with a few “off” weeks along the way.
The league is open to players of ALL abilities, and is an excellent way to develop your technique by playing different people. With enough participants we can have 3 divisions, which allows for play at every level from beginner to “expert”.
Any questions, or to register your interest, speak to one of the committee, email info@dumfriesttc.co.uk, or fill in the form available on the club notice board by 29th September 2023.
Dumfries TT League starts Oct 9 Read More »
Coaching classes resume this Monday 28 August, with Beginners 6.00 - 7.00 pm and Intermediate 7.00 - 8.00 pm. Sign up to improve your skills! Email info@dumfriesttc.co.uk to book for the next five week block.
Coaching resumes 28 August Read More »
The table tennis season may over for now, but there’s lots of opportunities to play at our club through the summer.
Monday evening Open sessions from 3rd July – 21st August will start earlier and run 19.30 – 21.30.
The normal Monday evening coaching takes a break, but there will be a combined beginner/intermediate class 6:30-7:30 on 24th and 31st July and 7th and 14th August. (£3, pay on the night.)
Then there’s our free Family Fun sessions Tuesday 11th, 18th, 25th July and 1st, 8th August 11.00am-12.30pm (registration required).
Over-50s drop-in social table tennis continues on Monday and Thursday mornings 11.00 – 12.30, as do our Saturday morning Disability sessions 9.30 – 10.30 and Open sessions 10.30 – 12.30.
Summer table tennis Read More »
Summer Family Fun Table Tennis Sessions Read More »
We were excited to partner with Dumfries and Galloway Disability Sport to run a Disability group tournament on 13th May. Players from the Saturday morning Disability group took part, with club members helping out with umpiring and presenting prizes. Special thanks to David Denholm for organising the event. See our Facebook page for lots more pictures from the day.
We look forward to more join activities.
Inaugural Disability group tournament Read More »
Many thanks go to Kay Solaja for organising everything.
Mixed Doubles: After some close matches in the groups and semi-finals, Iain Murray and Margaret Hughes eventually won 2-1 in the final against Graeme Alison and Elaine Colquhoun. Pictured l - r Iain, Margaret, Elaine and Graeme
Open Singles: 14 players entered, and after a good series of group matches, Graeme Alison narrowly edged out Iain Murray in a closely-fought final. Pictured l - r Graeme and Iain
Women's Singles: 12 women played in four round robin groups. The semi-finals saw Anne Beattie defeating Jane Shearn 2-1 and Joyce Kelly beating Jean Campbell, also 2-1. Joyce then beat Anne 2-0 in the final. Pictured, winner Joyce Kelly
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A small group of players came in out of the Dumfries sunshine on Saturday for the chance of expert coaching from our Head Coach Dylan De Silva and Level 2 coach Danny Bajwa. This session for adult players of a range of abilities focused on reading spin and improving positioning and placement. With demonstrations and one-to-one advice from Dylan and Danny, everyone enjoyed it and took something from it – even if we still can’t quite read their serves!
An afternoon of expert coaching Read More »