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.

Juniors Term 1 2025

2025 Term 1 Jnr Awards

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).

One ON One with David Powell

Another great opportunity for a handfull of our pennant Juniors who had the privelege of getting peronalised coaching from David Powell (ex Australian Olympian) on Sunday Dec 1st 2024.

David Powell back in Bendigo

Former Australian Olympian David Powell comes back to Bendigo.

Sessions assist with training and development for Victorian table tennis players under the age of 18 who want to continue to develop all aspects of their game.

This session was held at our stadium, Bendigo (140 Victoria St Eaglehawk) - Nov 30th 2024, 10am - 1pm.

It was great to see all of the Junior participants and we wish to thank them, their parents, David Powell and the VTTA Pathways Pprogram providing support for the juniors.

Bruce Carter & Friends

The great Bruce Carter and friends were back again on 31 Aug 2024 for another round of Coaching for Players. With a full-house in attendance their was plenty of action for all.

Image right: Bruce preparing his Coaches.

This time the format was a little different: 12 Tables, one Coach each table with their specialised skill, 3 players per table, rotating around from one table to the next to experience each skill.

After that, a break for some light lunch, followed by match skills and advanced skill for selected players.

Congratulations to Nic Tilkeridis who took out the Champion Match of the Day (pitty his boomerang skills weren't as good).

And a special thanks to Bruce and his gang for another enjoyable, fun and entertaining day sharing their skills with the players.

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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