Local Study
Local study
In this study I will research the provision for Table Tennis in my local area, Barnet.
Grass Roots
Most of the schools in Barnet will teach Table Tennis in their PE lessons (1). Most secondary schools’ will also offer Table Tennis clubs at lunchtime and after school (2). Outside of school the private sector has a number of clubs and coaches in Barnet which provide grass roots training sessions (3). E.g. Barnet Table Tennis Centre organises beginner ‘taster’ session everyday (4). The Public sector provides the facilities for people to be able to access Table Tennis. E.g. local parks have Table Tennis tables which are free to use.
First Elite
In schools there are internal school competitions, and borough competitions between schools (5). These provide students with the opportunity to play competitive matches. You can also be selected to represent Barnet in the London Youth Games (6). Outside of school there are a number of tournaments organised by the English Table Tennis Association (ETTA). Briefly explain the tournaments, you need to speak Bhavin!!!!
Private Sector
The private sector provides the clubs coaching for Table Tennis (7). The two main Table Tennis clubs in Barnet are; London Table Tennis Academy and Barnet Table Tennis Centre. You can join either of these clubs and pay to go to coaching/training sessions. The coaches at the club will also offer player the opportunity for 1; 1 training sessions and camps during the school holidays (8).
Case study – Bhavin the coach of London table tennis academy
Bhavin is a professional coach for Table Tennis in London Academy School. He organises training session and coaches on a regular basis using the school facilities/equipment. London Table Tennis Academy which is his club runs sessions on a Thursday and Friday evening, which all players pay £3 to play for the entire evening. Bhavin will also organise Table Tennis Camps during the school holidays. For example during October ½ term there was a
In this study I will research the provision for Table Tennis in my local area, Barnet.
Grass Roots
Most of the schools in Barnet will teach Table Tennis in their PE lessons (1). Most secondary schools’ will also offer Table Tennis clubs at lunchtime and after school (2). Outside of school the private sector has a number of clubs and coaches in Barnet which provide grass roots training sessions (3). E.g. Barnet Table Tennis Centre organises beginner ‘taster’ session everyday (4). The Public sector provides the facilities for people to be able to access Table Tennis. E.g. local parks have Table Tennis tables which are free to use.
First Elite
In schools there are internal school competitions, and borough competitions between schools (5). These provide students with the opportunity to play competitive matches. You can also be selected to represent Barnet in the London Youth Games (6). Outside of school there are a number of tournaments organised by the English Table Tennis Association (ETTA). Briefly explain the tournaments, you need to speak Bhavin!!!!
Private Sector
The private sector provides the clubs coaching for Table Tennis (7). The two main Table Tennis clubs in Barnet are; London Table Tennis Academy and Barnet Table Tennis Centre. You can join either of these clubs and pay to go to coaching/training sessions. The coaches at the club will also offer player the opportunity for 1; 1 training sessions and camps during the school holidays (8).
Case study – Bhavin the coach of London table tennis academy
Bhavin is a professional coach for Table Tennis in London Academy School. He organises training session and coaches on a regular basis using the school facilities/equipment. London Table Tennis Academy which is his club runs sessions on a Thursday and Friday evening, which all players pay £3 to play for the entire evening. Bhavin will also organise Table Tennis Camps during the school holidays. For example during October ½ term there was a