TTV - Volunteer of the Year - 2024

GUGGENHEIM AWARD for Volunteer of the Year named after Joan Guggenheim. 

Please welcome our winner: Bill Freeman 

Bill’s lifelong commitment to the sport—spanning nearly six decades—is nothing short of extraordinary. Since 1966, he has attended every Victorian Country Championships, serving not only as a competitor but as a tireless administrator and committee member for over 40 years. 

As former chairman of the Country Championships, Bill introduced lasting initiatives including leading player medallions, winners’ shields, and the now-iconic Bill Freeman Shield. He also organised countless interstate tours, nurtured the development of country players, and promoted lifelong participation in table tennis—right up to the age of 90. 

Bill’s humble, consistent, and passionate service truly embodies the spirit of this award. We are proud to honour him as the 2024 Guggenheim Volunteer of the Year. 

Bendigo Open Jnrs Awards

Congratulations to a couple of our local Boys who performed well at the 2025 Bendigo Open Juniors:

Sid Paton & Nate Toohill - Runners Up Boys U/15 Doubles.

Sid Paton - Winner Div 5 u/1000pts Singles.

It was also great to see Sid's brother Arty have a crack and doing reasonably well.

Come and Try for New Arrivals in Australia

This program was funded through the Victorian Table Tennis Association to provide an opportunity for several communites that are new to the Region to experience local sport.

The first Group were from the Karen Community on Saturday 15th March 2025.

The second Group were from the Indian Community on Saturday 22nd March 2025.

The third Group were from the Afghan (Hazara) Community on Saturday 5th April 2025.

We also wish to thank MyExpression P/L for their continued support in supplying two childrens mini tables.

Thanks go to: Jock NcNeil, Michael Bissett, Deb Wright, Sid Paton, James Synan and Gary Fitzgerald for their assistance on the day.

Womens Social Play

Juniors Term 2 2025 Info

Eaglehawk Family Day - Sun 16th March

Thank you to: Michael Bissett, Jock McNeil, Gary Warnest, Pam Paton, Sid Paton, Arty Paton and Gary Fitzgerald for their assistance with this Family Day.

Even though there were some showers, the day was well attended and we had a steady flow of youngsters from start to finish who enjoyed a bit of fun.

Umpire Course Attendees

Gary Warnest ran an Umpires Course at our Stadium on Sunday 2nd March 2025.

2024-25 Sporting Clubs Grant

We were fortunate to receive a grant of $998.00 from Sport & Recreation Victoria to replace 15 old Bats with new Bats and Rubbers to allow the Juniors to enhance their learning experience, and improve their skill levels, this also included a new box of balls (72).

The photo shows the Juniors at one of their coaching sessions in Term 1 2025 (nice to see a happy bunch).

Juniors and C Grade Pennant

General Participation

Looking for an opportunity to Socialise with other players in a more relaxed atmosphere, then we have the following options for you:

• Tuesday 8:30am - 12noon, play is usually doubles, match players nominated randomly. Cost $4 per attendance.
• Fridays 8:30am- 12noon, play can be singles or doubles where individuals pick their own opponents or doubles partner. This is a more serious approach to honing your skills. Cost $4 per attendance.
• Saturday Mornings 10am - 12noon. Open to any players wishing to get in some practice. Ball Robot available to practice set shots. Cost $4 per attendance.

Free tea/coffee supplied on both Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Thanks from Lockwood PS