About Us
Townsville Table Tennis Association is situated at 60 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park. Townsville. We are just up the road from Officeworks and Ruswin Locksmiths. To gain entrance into the playing hall, just use the stairs opposite the Auto Centre Townsville car yard. Our current hall (Back part of building) was built in 1982. The original hall in the front part was built in 1951. The club was established in 1931 and the first to own it’s own building in the commonwealth. Many champions have developed from the club here in Townsville. We have seasoned veteran and developing junior players representing Queensland at National Championships. Some of our coaches are current and past title holders. Together, we have combined experience to assist adult and junior development in table tennis.
Our hall is air conditioned to beat the summer heat here in Townsville.
In 2008, we installed a new Taraflex Flooring Surface for comfort and improved playing surface. Similar type flooring surface was used at the Beijing Olympics for table tennis and is used for all major tournaments. There is 8 full size competition courts and tables with court barriers suitable for ITTF rated tournaments. We operate with 10 courts and tables each week in our hall. Canteen, shower and toilet facilities are available for members and casual players.
Visitors are welcome from the local community, regional areas plus overseas. If you are a local, just drop in or contact our secretary for a schedule of our playing times and coaching sessions. If you live overseas, contact us by email on [email protected] for a game of table tennis while you are visiting North Queensland in Australia. Whether you come from Sydney, Brisbane or Cairns on your first destination in Australia, it is wortwhile including Townsville as a destination on your holiday visit or extended holiday. We have had visitors from Germany, Hong Kong, England, Norway and Japan who have called in to have a social hit. Some have played fixtures whilst attending studies here at James Cook University.
For further information please contact our interim Head Coach, Olav Dahl on mobile 0421 042 687.
You may also contact Club President Brendan Gaeta on mobile 0448 856 447.