Frequently Asked Questions

How will table tennis improve my health?

As well as being extremely fun to play, table tennis as a sport also has numerous health (both mental and physical) benefits.

Improving hand-eye coordination. An intense game of table tennis stimulates mental alertness and concentration and develops mental acuity.
It burns calories. Hate going to the gym? Try table tennis instead. It's a fun & easy way to burn calories.
It keeps your brain sharp. Renowned physician, psychiatrist and brain imaging expert, Dr Daniel Amen, calls table tennis “the world's best brain sport” because it is highly aerobic, uses both the upper and lower body, and is great for eye hand
It improves balance. Staying balanced and being able to quickly change direction is key to being a good table tennis player. The more you play, the more you can improve your sense of balance.
It’s a social sport. Social interaction is very important for mental health. In a world so connected through technology, people are feeling more and more disconnected from each other. Table tennis offers you a chance to #UnPlugNPlay, step away from the screen, and bond with the person on the other side of the ping pong table.
Improving reflexes. Due to the fast-paced, short-distance nature of the sport, both gross and fine muscle movements are improved.

How much does it cost?

The simple answer is - not that much compared to other sports. In fact, table tennis is one of the least expensive sports you can play.

In order to play at our club, you will need to be a member, but the good news is that we also have a free membership option, which means than instead of paying a monthly or annual fee, you can 'pay as you play. The membership options are very simple;

Free Member. Simply pay £6 every time you visit the club. You can either put your money in an envelope along with your name, time and date, or pay online via a link
Full Member Annual. The cost for this is only £165 for the whole year. That's all you pay and with that you will get a key fob which will let you into the building any time you visit.
Full Member Monthly. £16.50 a month (by direct debit) also makes you a full member with al of the above advantages.
Junior Full Member. £82.50
Junior Monthly Member. £8.25

It is worth noting that if you are a full member, your league match nights (excluding one off league fees) are also included.

Can I try the club out first before committing to becoming a member?

Yes, absolutely. The best time to comes is Friday night from 8pm. You will be shown around and you can play for free on your first visit without any obligation.

How can I improve?

Time, effort and technique are the only ways to improve. We offer junior coaching sessions, and our coaches can be booked for one to one coaching at a cost. Please get in touch for more information.

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