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  • 🏓 Ready to level up your game this summer?

    The Greater Victoria Table Tennis Club is launching its Summer Table Tennis Training Program at the Panorama Recreation Centre, and registration is officially OPEN!

    Whether you’re just picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to dominate your next tournament, we have coaching tailored just for you.

    📅 Program Details:

    • Dates: June through August 2026
    • Day/Time: Saturdays from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Location: Panorama Recreation Centre (1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC)

    👥 Three Levels of Coaching:

    • 🟢 Entry Level: Train with Igor Masalkin & Michelle Ting
    • 🔵 Intermediate Level: Train with Mark Huang, Andreas David, and Tetiana Mudrak
    • 🔴 Advanced Level: Train with Bettina Tseng

    🤖 Bonus Features:

    • Robot Practice Available! Take advantage of a dedicated table equipped with a table tennis robot for solo drills (minimum 15-minute bookings).

    📝 How to Join:

    1️⃣ Register Online: Fill out the registration form at https://form.jotform.com/261520894275058
    2️⃣ Book Your Coach: Once registered, contact your preferred coach directly to set up your specific lesson times and confirm availability.

    Space is limited, so don’t wait! Grab your paddle, build your skills, and let’s enjoy the game together this summer. ☀️🏓

    #TableTennis #VictoriaBC #NorthSaanich #PingPong #SummerTraining #GreaterVictoriaTableTennisClub #PanoramaRec

  • 2026 Victoria Open Table Tennis Championships Results & Media

    Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the 2026 Victoria Open Table Tennis Championships! The tournament was a massive success, showcasing incredible talent, intense rallies, and fantastic sportsmanship.

    Below are the official results from the tournament categories, along with links to available match videos. You can also view the full tournament photo gallery at the link below:

    📸 View the 2026 Victoria Open Photo Album

    🏆 Tournament Results & Match Videos

    Youth U13

    • Champion: Owen Tang
    • Runner-up: Cece Zhang
    • Third Place: Abhirath Rathore

    Open Singles

    Open Doubles

    • Champions: Bill Li & Eric Tran
    • Runner-up: Joaquin Diaz & Pablo Nanculef
    • Third Place: Tetiana Mudrak & Polina Nerush
    • 🎥 Open Doubles Final Match Video

    Ladies Singles

    Seniors 60+

    Open Singles Consolation Draw

    • Champion: Iurie Garnet
    • Runner-up: Kris Botha
    • Third Place: Shakya Sur

    Open Doubles Consolation Draw

    Thank You!

    We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted in organizing, volunteering, and officiating the matches. Your invaluable contributions are what make community events like this possible!

    A special thank you goes out to all of our out-of-town players who travelled from afar to participate in this event and compete with us. Your dedication and presence truly elevate the spirit of the Victoria Open!

    Greater Victoria Table Tennis Club

  • 🏆 2026 Spring League Champions Crowned! 🏆

    Following an intense, nail-biting day of playoff action, we are thrilled to officially announce the winners of the 2026 Spring League!

    In an absolute thriller of a final match, Team 3 edged out the competition to take home the title with a spectacular 8:7 victory over Team 5.

    Huge congratulations to our newly crowned champions:
    👑 Mark Huang (Captain)
    👑 Andrew Choi
    👑 Zhu Jianjun

    👏 Let’s also give a massive shoutout to the runners-up, Team 5 (Lanndy Yang (Captain), Peter Harrison, and Sharon Zhou), for putting up an incredible fight and making it a finals match to remember.

    Please join us in extending your warmest congratulations to Team 3 and celebrating an amazing season for everyone involved! 🎉 🎉 🎉

    SpringLeague2026 #Champions #Playoffs #Finals #Congratulations #TeamWork

  • Serve Up Some Fun at the 55+ BC Games!

    Serve Up Some Fun at the 55+ BC Games! 🏓

    Ready to showcase your table tennis skills? The 55+ BC Games are coming to Kamloops, and Table Tennis is one of 28 featured sports! Whether you’re in it to compete or for the love of the game and friends, we want to see you there.

    • When: September 8 – 12, 2026
    • Where: Kamloops, BC
    • Eligibility: Participants must be 55 or older by the end of 2026.

    Registration is online only and closes on June 30. Don’t wait and secure your spot today at https://55plusbcgames.org/.

    Have questions? Reach out to Uschi Leslie, Table Tennis Coordinator for Zone 1 (Southern Vancouver Island), at TableTennisZone1@shaw.ca.

    #55PlusBCGames #TableTennis #ActiveLiving #Kamloops2026 #ForLifeSportAndFriends

  • 🏓 Registration has officially started for the 2026 Victoria Open Table Tennis Championships!

    🏓 Grab your paddles, Victoria! The 2026 Victoria Open Table Tennis Championships are almost here! 🏓
    Join the Victoria Table Tennis Club for an action-packed day of competition, community, and incredible skill at the Panorama Recreation Centre! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a rising youth star, or a senior player, there is a bracket for you.

    🗓️ Event Details

    • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
    • Location: Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC

    🏆 Tournament Categories

    Test your skills in one of our many divisions:

    • Open Singles & Open Doubles
    • Youth U13 & U18
    • Ladies Singles
    • Seniors 60+

    ⏰ Estimated Schedule

    • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Youth (U13 & U18) and Open Doubles
    • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Open Singles, Ladies Singles, and Seniors Singles (60+)

    💰 Cash Prizes

    In addition to medals, we are offering cash prizes for the following divisions:

    • Open Singles: 1st Place: $200 | 2nd Place: $100 | 3rd Place: $50
    • Open Doubles: 1st Place: $100 each | 2nd Place: $50 each | 3rd Place: $25 each
    • Ladies Singles: 1st Place: $150 | 2nd Place: $75 | 3rd Place: $25
    • Seniors: 1st Place: $150 | 2nd Place: $75 | 3rd Place: $25
    • U13 & U18: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places: Medals and Gift Certificates

    🔗 Register Today!

    Don’t wait, secure your spot in the bracket now!

    A huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors for making this possible:

    ✨ OnPoint Project Engineers Ltd.
    ✨ GI Cabinetry Ltd.
    ✨ Vancouver Island Prosthodontics

    #VictoriaOpen #TableTennis #VictoriaBC #PingPong #SaanichEvents #VictoriaTableTennisClub #TournamentLife