Table
Tennis
If you are interested in signing up or
learn more, please email any of our first Table Tennis covenors:
Simon Chan - chan.simon@dorsey.com
Christina Lee - shchrislee@gmail.com
Stan To - stanshto@gmail.com
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Table-Tennis
Booking System (Effective from 1st September 2008)
In line with our other Recreational
Sporting Facilities in the Sports Annexe Building, the following
booking system for TABLE-TENNIS will be effective from Monday 1st
September 2008.
When the Multi-Purpose Room has
not been booked or reserved for other scheduled activities, Table-Tennis
may be played on a booking basis (bookings restrict to one hour).
Booking may be made in person or
by telephone to the Club Reception Desk at 3511 8668; please note
that advance bookings may not be made more than seven days in advance.
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Convenor
Simon Chan's wiff wafflings......
Further
to my last article, ping pong is gaining worldwide popularity these days.
On my business trip to New York last month, I came across publications
and news articles about a Table Tennis themed restaurant in the Big Apple.
The New York Times reported that secret ping pong societies are emerging,
with pool halls removing billiard tables and opting for ping pong tables.
There is also a ping pong restaurant. While I meant to visit Susan Sarandon's
table tennis themed restaurant called SPIN, work and business meetings
barred me from such visit due to a tight schedule.
In the US, ping
pong has televised professional leagues, like the NBA. The US market (especially
the equipment/ sportswear companies) has taken the sport to a different
level.
In a way, our
Club is a giant table tennis themed restaurant and bar (we just have more
F&B outlets). Table Tennis (if not the best around town) is great fun
at HKCC. Please join us for practice or competition matches. We are scheduled
to play a few away games soon. Stay tuned for more info.
Meanwhile, in
case any Members are visiting NYC this summer, here is a list of NYC Table
Tennis clubs:
SPIN
- a ping pong themed restaurant (www.spinyc.com)
Fat Cat - a jazz bar that
has 3 tables
Slate - a ping pong hall
near Madison Square Park
DISCLAIMER
: I have not been to the above places and always stay safe travelling
in NYC.
Last
month's Question
Who were the two
famous wiff-wafflers ?
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, of course!!
The only Winner was Michael Mann.
Congratulations
!!
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TABLE
TENNIS BOOKING - THE RULES
1. When the Multi-Purpose Games Room has not been booked or reserved
for other scheduled activities,
Table Tennis may be played on a bookable basis.
2. Bookings may be made in person or by telephone to the Club Reception
Desk.
3. Advance bookings may not be made more than seven days in advance.
4. Consecutive bookings or usage, either by the person booking or
using the Table Tennis Tables or by any of
his partners or opponents, are not permitted.
5. Bookings are restricted to one hour.
6. Children under eight years of age may participate in games but
shall be accompanied and supervised by an
adult Member at all times.
7. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the time
of booking the Table Tennis.
8. Any failure to sign the book at reception or any non-appearance
in respect of a prior reservation or any failure to give a minimum
of 24 hours due notice of cancellation will result in a fine of
HK$100 or such other sum as may be determined by the General Committee,
being debited to the Members account.
Footwear – Outdoor shoes and shoes which
may leave marks on the floor surface are not permitted.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted in the
Multi-Purpose Games Room.
Food and Drink – The consumption of food
and/or drink is not permitted.
Mobile Telephones and Pagers – The use of mobile telephones
and pagers is not permitted. |
Hong
Kong Cricket Club
Table Tennis Society 08/09 |
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After Hong Kong won its first
Silver Medal in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games for men’s doubles
in table tennis, the sport is gaining local popularity. Table tennis
forms the foundation of many racquet sports and is used by professional
athletes as an off-season training aid. The sport is also a fun
way to exercise which can be played rain or shine.
Please be reminded to sign up
for the Hong Kong Cricket Club Table Tennis Society. Practice sessions
are every Thursday at 8.30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.
- Thursday night friendly games
- Professional coaching (if there is sufficient
interest)
- Matches with other Sports Clubs and local Table Tennis Clubs
- Annual Club Championship
- Members are encouraged to enter local open tournaments organized
by the Hong Kong Table Tennis Association
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| Table Tennis
(Team Practice) |
| Thursday |
7:15P.M. - 10:00P.M. |
Contact: Simon Chan
chan.simon@dorsey.com
stanshto@gmail.com
Please click on Sports
or Facilities to find out more details
about the superb facilities provided by the Hong Kong Cricket Club.
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