Coburg Table Tennis Club is a permanent dedicated table tennis facility at the Ray Kibby Centre. There are nine tables on the main floor, one private training room table. Shower facilities are also available to members. We have a kiosk with snacks and refreshments as well as a wide range of table tennis equipment for sale. Table hire is $15/hour (with bats and ball if required). Tables can now be reserved for $20/hour. Table hire is not available Tuesdays due to club pennant.
Club Updates
20.04.2024 Saturday afternoon special training group:
1:30pm Dillon Chambers and Trent Carter will be training at the Club. Dillon will use the training in preparation for the lead up to the coming Olympic trials.
2:30pm they will be joined by the all-conquering over 30’s Vic team including Sam Palmer, Craig Carter, Chris Dobrovic and Ben Taylor. Top Australian junior female player Connie Psihogios will also attend.
4pm there is a chance for some Coburg players to join in a top of the table routine followed by a Super match.
Its free entry to see some of Australia’s top players in serious training.
Barriers between courts – new higher and stronger barriers displaying the Club logo have been installed between courts.
Building ventilation fans – 6 roof fans have been installed over the playing area. A big thank you to our local federal member Peter Khalil for approving the grant funding for the fans.
Entry wall mural – The external entry is soon to be smartened up with a new wall mural and signage to replace the existing bat and balls mural.
Fold up chairs – New chairs are soon to be installed in the passage leading down to the back courts to replace the orange chairs.
Foyer floor – the Council is looking at a project to extend the floor and upgrade the steps, to courts 1, 2 & 3.
Internal lighting – We have applied for a grant to upgrade the lighting over our 9 tables to reduce glare when playing. The results of the grant may be known in July.
Internal painting – We are planning to have the club repainted later this year to freshen it up. We are currently choosing a paint colour.
Vision impaired table tennis group – This group are soon to play their matches fortnightly on Monday in room 10. A specially designed table for their use is to be stored in the robot area.
Member protection information officer (MPIO) – The MPIO provides confidential information for any enquiries, concerns or complaints about harassment and abuse. John Scott is the Club’s MPIO. He may be contacted on email mpio@coburgtabletennis.club
Easter Break – Opening Hours
Club opening hours during the Easter break, Friday March 29 to Monday April 1, will be the same as usual, except for Good Friday March 29:
- the club will be open for Keenagers in the morning/early afternoon but will not be open in the evening.
Apart from that, we’re open as usual including Group Coaching on Saturday March 30 (11-1pm) and on Monday April 1 (10-12pm).
Enjoy your break.
Brian
Handicap Tournament on Monday March 11- CANCELLED
Due to the forecast hot temperatures over the long weekend, we’ve decided to cancel the handicap tournament scheduled for Labor Day.
The club will be open as usual for Monday morning coaching as well as social play/table hire in the evening.
Brian
Monday March 11 Labour Day – Opening Hours Plus Tournament
The club will be open as usual on Monday, March 11:
- 10-12pm: coaching
- 6.30-10pm: practice/table hire
PLUS: a handicap round-robin tournament from 2-6pm. Cost is $8 and there is no need to register. Just show up by 2pm; guaranteed lots of matches! And CASH prizes!!!!
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri:
6:30pm – 10pm
Sat: 1:30pm – 6pm
Sun: 1pm – 6.30pm
Ph: 9350 4723 or 0492 904 954
COACHING
Group coaching is run on Saturdays. Individual coaching is available, bookings essential. School holiday training camps run most holidays.
Pennant
Two person team pennant is played Tuesday nights. There are currently six grades allowing for all levels of skill to participate. Matches start at either 7.00pm or 8.30pm depending on the division. Section 7 pennant is played on Wednesday nights.
Social
Tuesdays and Friday Morning Keenager Fun 9:30am to 12:30am. Only $5 per person, or become an annual keenager member.
