The first Wednesday morning opening has been delayed by 1 week to 29.05.2024 due to a school group hiring the Centre. Keenagers who have paid their annual fee may also attend the Wednesday morning sessions for free.

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

Hi Club Members,

The 2023 Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 11.12.2023 at 7:30pm in room 10 at the Club.

The ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be:

1. Confirm minutes from the previous year’s Annual General Meeting of 28.11.2022.
2. To receive and consider the Annual Report of the Club, including the Annual Financial Statements.
3. Elect the Committee, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Committee Members.
4. Confirm or vary the annual 2024 Club subscription and joining fee.
5. General questions and answers.

Committee nomination and proxy forms will be available at the Club’s kiosk.

Regards

Mark Chilcott

Secretary

Hi Club Members,

Please note the Club will be closing down Thursday night at 9pm 22nd December 2022 and reopen Wednesday 4th January 2023.

Volunteers are required on Thursday night at 9pm 22nd December 2022 to assist Bruce Carter pack up the tables and wax the playing floor.

Regards

Mark Chilcott