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