Turning up to a club for the first time is the hardest part of taking up any sport — not the sport itself. Here’s exactly what happens if you come to Witney Table Tennis Club on a Tuesday.
You don’t need to own anything
We provide bats and balls. Turn up in whatever you’d wear to any indoor sport — trainers and something you can move in is all that matters.
Nobody is sizing you up
Our Tuesday sessions run from complete beginners to players in our Division 1 league team. Everyone in that range started exactly where you are now, and the atmosphere reflects that — it’s a hall full of people trying to improve, not show off.
What actually happens when you arrive
- Tuesday evenings, 7–9pm
- Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way, OX18 1AA
- £7 for your first session as a non-member, £5 if you decide to become a member (£30/year)
Ask for Justin when you get there — he’ll introduce you around and get you into a game.
What to expect from the game itself
If you’ve never played beyond a garden table, competition table tennis moves faster than you’d guess and rewards footwork and placement over power. You won’t be expected to understand any of that on night one — you’ll just be expected to have a go.
If your first session convinces you this is a sport worth sticking with, our website sponsor Loki Sport UK has a genuinely useful guide to setting up your first bat for when you’re ready to stop borrowing ours.
We look forward to meeting you.