South Canterbury Table Tennis

27/03/2026

🏓 Ready to Play? Join Our Table Tennis Sessions! 🧠
Whether you’re looking to stay active, sharpen your skills, or get the kids involved in a fast-paced sport, we have a session for you in Timaru!

🗓️ OUR WEEKLY SESSIONS:
Active Group: Tuesdays @ 1:30 PM (Social play all year!)
Junior Coaching: Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏫 NEW SCHOOL CLUBS (Starting April 22nd):
Primary School Club: Wednesdays @ 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Secondary School Club: Wednesdays @ 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

👉 FOR MORE INFO:
Check out our other recent posts on this page for details on our upcoming FREE 'Have a Go' session and the amazing brain health benefits of table tennis!

📍 Location: Barry Butler Table Tennis Stadium
96 Coonoor Road, Timaru
🏸 Equipment: We can provide bats and balls—just bring your energy!

Tag a friend who needs a new hobby or a parent looking for after-school activities! 👇

25/03/2026

🏓 Junior Table Tennis Coaching 🏓
Ready to learn some new skills and have a blast? Our Junior Coaching program runs all four school terms and we want YOU on the court!

🗓 When: Every Wednesday (Starting 22nd April)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
👧 Who: All school-aged kids (all levels welcome!)
📍 92 Coonoor Road

Our Head Coach, Marshall Liu, is ready to help you level up your game. Whether you want to commit for the term or just drop in and try it out, we’ve got options:

💰 Cost: $50 per term OR $5 per session (Casuals welcome!)
📩 Register Now: Email Marshall at [email protected] or call/text 027 231 0627 for more info.
See you at the tables! 🏆

25/03/2026

ACTIVE GROUP SESSIONS

Table Tennis South Canterbury INC 🏓

We welcome you to join our friendly community! Our Active Group is a great way to stay moving, meet new people, and have fun.

📅 When: Tuesdays (Plays all year round)
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Venue: Barry Butler Table Tennis Stadium
96 Coonoor Road, Timaru
👥 Who: Primarily for mature people, but anyone is welcome (including the young generation!)
👤 Contact: Lynette at 021 048 5706
Details:
💰 Fee: $3.00 per session
👟 No Booking Needed: Just turn up at the session and play!
If you are of the young generation, we also have other programs for you!

25/03/2026

🧠 Give your brain a workout while having a blast! 🏓
Did you know that table tennis is often called "the world's best brain sport"? It’s one of the few activities that combines a physical workout with intense cognitive challenges, keeping your mind sharp and your body active.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never picked up a paddle, come join us for our ‘Have a go’ FREE Session!

📅 WHEN: Saturday, 11th April
🕙 TIME: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 WHERE: Barry Butler Table Tennis Stadium
96 Coonoor Road, Timaru
🎟️ COST: Completely FREE!
🏸 EQUIPMENT: We provide the bats and balls—just bring yourself!

Why Table Tennis?
It’s a total brain workout that improves:
✅ Hand-eye coordination & reaction speed
✅ Strategic thinking & decision making
✅ Memory recall & visual tracking
✅ Overall physical health

Come see why we love this sport so much. It’s social, it’s fun, and it’s great for all ages!
Tag a friend who needs a "brain workout" and we'll see you there! 👇

19/03/2026

Primary School Table Tennis Club

🏓 TABLE TENNIS SOUTH CANTERBURY INC.

Looking for a fun after-school activity? Our **Primary School Table Tennis Club** is a great way for kids to learn, play, and have fun!

📅 Starts: Term 2 – Wednesday, 22nd April
⏰ Time: Every Wednesday, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

📍 Venue: Barry Butler Table Tennis Stadium
96 Coonoor Road, Timaru

✅ Bats and balls are provided

💲 Fees:
• $50 per term
• $5 casual per session

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents welcome!
Free admission for parents — come along and join in! Mums and dads are encouraged to learn and play with your kids.

📝 Registration:
Please send your name, email address, and phone number to:
[email protected]

Or simply turn up at the first session!

📞 Enquiries: David – 027 200 6430

Come along and be part of a fun and friendly environment! 🏓

19/03/2026

Secondary School Table Tennis Club

🏓 TABLE TENNIS SOUTH CANTERBURY INC.

Looking for a fun, social, and active sport? Join our **Secondary School Table Tennis Club**!

📍 Venue: Barry Butler Table Tennis Stadium
96 Coonoor Road, Timaru

📅 Starts: Term 2 – Wednesday, 22nd April
⏰ Time: Every Wednesday, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

✅ Bats and balls provided – just turn up and play!

💲 Fees:
• $50 per team (per term)
• $5 casual per session

👥 Registration:
Enter two-person school teams through your school or via email.
You can also join as an individual or with friends — we’ll organise games to suit everyone.
Casual players are welcome to turn up on the night!

📧 [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: David – 027 200 6430

Come along, have fun, and improve your game! 🏓

05/10/2025

🔋 Battery Drive Fundraiser – This Saturday! 🔋

We’re holding another Battery Drive at Pak’nSave and Woolworths (Browne Street) on Saturday, 11th October from 9 AM to 12 PM.

Bring along any old batteries — big or small — and we’ll take care of recycling them responsibly. If you have a large number of batteries, we can even arrange a pickup.

🔥 We’ll also be selling bags of pellet firewood for just $10 per bag, available at the fundraiser locations!

Every bit of support helps — thank you for helping keep our community clean and green! 🌱

If you have any questions, feel free to contact 027 348 4805.

28/09/2025

Fundraiser: Firewood for sale

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3FhFsEsL/

11/09/2025

🎉 SEASON FINALE – LAST CHANCE TO PLAY! 🏓

We’re wrapping up the table tennis season with an exciting OPEN COMPETITION – THE LEE CUP!

📅 When: Wednesday 17 September 2025
📍 Where: 92 Coonoor Road, Watlington, Timaru 7910

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re coming solo or bringing a friend, there’s a spot for you!
🍽 Bring a plate to share and enjoy a great evening of table tennis and community fun.

Don’t miss out — come along, play some matches, and be part of the season finale! 🏆

06/08/2025

🚨 Urgent – Your Voice Matters 🚨
The Government has introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill. This aims to regulate online casino gambling run by overseas companies that is currently not controlled in New Zealand.

What the Government wants to do makes sense overall, but there is one big problem. The Bill does not include any plan to return a share of gambling money to communities or sport.

For the past 50 years, all political parties in New Zealand have agreed that if gambling is legal, some of the money must go back to communities.
That is why:

Pokie trusts give 40 percent of their funds to community groups
Lotto and TAB also support community and sport funding

This new law would break that tradition. It puts no rule on online gambling companies to give anything back.

This is happening at a time when sports like table tennis are struggling

Costs keep going up.
Sponsorship is harder to find.
Support from local councils is falling.
Membership is harder to maintain.

✅ Our recommendation:
The Bill must include a requirement that a share of online gambling profits is returned to the community and sport, just like other gambling operators.

🗣️ We need your help now.

Please take a few minutes to help protect table tennis and community sport:

✔ Make a submission as an individual
✔ Make a submission for your club or association
✔ Share this post with others

👉 Submit here: Online Casino Gambling Bill Submission - New Zealand Parliament

https://www.parliament.nz/mi/ECommitteeSubmission/54SCGOA_SCF_15AF0468-FAB5-4BFD-AB1D-08DDB77FF1E9/CreateSubmission/

Closing date for submission: 17 August 2025

Let’s work together and make sure the Government hears us.

20/05/2025

🔋 Battery Collection Fundraiser 🔋

Got old batteries you want to get rid of? We’ve set up a pallet just inside the fence at 96 Coonoor Road (Table Tennis Stadium).

Feel free to drop them off any time – it’s an easy way to clear out clutter, and it helps with a small fundraising effort too!

Thanks for your support!

09/04/2025