Welcome to Table Tennis Nelson.
We are located at Saxton Stadium, 142 Saxton Road, Stoke, Nelson. Table Tennis has its own entrance partway down the right hand side of the stadium when facing the main entrance.
Feel free to contact the stadium by email to tt.nelson@xtra.co.nz or phone Anna 027 346 3996. If you wish to be advised when the website is updated, click 'Email me notices' in the notice section at the bottom of this page.
We have a great facility for you to come and enjoy with full kitchen and social area to sit and have a chat after the game.
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TABLE TENNIS NZ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
5th to 13th October
Stadium is not available for casual play
Matches will be played in the main stadium
with TTNelson stadium used for competitor warm-up
SCHEDULE OF PLAY:
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th : Senior Teams events
Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th : Senior Individual Singles & Doubles with the finals to be played on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th : Junior Teams events
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th : Junior Individual Singles & Doubles. Play is expected to finish by 4pm on Sunday
COME ALONG AND WATCH
ENTRY IS FREE FOR SPECTATORS
NEW IN 2024
>>> TT KIDZ.We will be offering a new option for 6-11 year olds called TT Kidz. This is an 8 Week Programme, Tuesday 3.45-4.45pm. Starting the 20th of February. Anna King will be taking this programme in 2024, you can read more about it here: Table Tennis New Zealand Inc. - About
>>> Ping Pong Parkinsons :.There will be a regular Ping Pong Parkinsons session on Fridays, 1 pm -2.30 pm during school term time.
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2024 Fee structure. You can pay as you go at $5.00 per session or pay a term fee. A term fee allows you to play multiple sessions every week, you can save by paying a term fee. Term fees are payable quarterly and cover 13 weeks. The term fee to cover all sessions:
- Seniors aged over 65 years & any adult with a Community Services Card term fee $40 (or an annual fee of $150);
- All other adults the term fee is $60;
- Juniors the term fee is $25, (or $40 for two or more juniors in a family).
A term fee can be paid at any time but you will have to pay as you go up until the term fee is paid. Payment by bank transfer can be made to our NBS account:
TTNelson 03 - 1354 - 0287189 - 00
Monday Morning Social Table Tennis from 9am until 12pm. Email tt.nelson@xtra.co.nz for more information. Bats and balls are provided, all you need is non marking shoes. Morning tea provided!
Monday Junior coaching runs from 3:30pm until 5pm.Term fees are $25 per person or $40 per family.
Tuesday night mixed grade competition is on every Tuesday night starting from 7pm. Each player will play at least 2 singles and 1 doubles matches. Teams are made up on the night, just turn up and play. Social play is also available so come on in and and have a hit with your mates. Bats and balls provided, just bring your non marking shoes.
Wednesday morning social play 9am to 12pm for the more serious contender. You need to be invited to join the top-of-the-table doubles play, but the stadium is open to anyone coming to hit as a family or with a friend. Bats and balls provided, just bring your non marking shoes.
Wednesday night social play from 7pm to 9pm, cost is $5 per person or $10 per family. Bats and balls provided, just bring your non marking shoes. A good night for a work place challenge, settle some scores and relax afterwards in the lounge.
Thursday night Competitive Thursday nights will resume when the school term starts in February, 2024. Email tt.nelson@xtra.co.nz if you are keen to play or would like more info.
Friday Juniors warm up from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. Then made up teams play 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Resumes in Term 2, 2024
Friday Morning Social Table Tennis runs from 9am until 12pm. Email tt.nelson@xtra.co.nz for more information. Bats and balls are provided, all you need is non marking shoes. Morning tea provided!
Saturday morning 9.30am - 12 noon. Bring family or friends along for a hit. $5 casual fee or $10 for the family for those who have not paid a term or annual fee.
Sunday morning 9:30am - 12 noon, a bit of everything! Competitive practice / coaching, junior coaching and social play. $5 per person, or $10 per family. Just turn up. A very popular morning, so get the family out for a step up from the kitchen table or have a good hard workout with a mate who thinks they can play better than you.
Tournament Dates 2024
- Marlborough Open - 11/12th May.
- South Island Teams & Canterbury Grand Prix - Kings Birthday weekend, Christchurch.
- Nelson Closed - 27th July.
- Canterbury Open - 3/4th August.
- Angell Shield - 11th August, Marlborough.
- Perry/Cooper Shield - 24th August, Nelson.
- Nelson Open - 14/15th September
- NZ Nationals - October Holidays , 5-13th October, Nelson
Check the Table Tennis New Zealand Website for more information about these events and more events on offer.