Waitakere Table Tennis Association Club Nights for 2024 (Glen Eden Recreation Centre)
TABLE TENNIS:
3 Club Nights per week at Waitakere Table Tennis Association starting in 2024!
The Waitakere Table Tennis Association will hold its regular Thursday Club Night (6.30 pm-9 pm, Glen Eden Recreation Centre, Harold Moody Park, 44 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden) on the remaining dates of 7th & 14th December 2023 ($10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children up to 16, and for over 65s).
Our family-friendly club will then take a 4-week break, opening again on Thursday 11/01/24.
In 2024, owing to the rapid growth and popularity of the club, The Waitakere Table Tennis Association will be offering an additional weekly Friday Club Night (6.30 pm – 9 pm) from Friday 12/01/24.
From Tuesday 02/04/24, Waitakere Table Tennis Association players will be able to attend a 3rd weekly club night at the French Bay Table Tennis Club (7.30 pm -10 pm) at the St John Vianney Church, 317 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough ($10.00 cash per player).
All players of any age and experience are welcome, including beginner players.
Free coaching is available on-site during the evenings of Thursday and Friday, and all equipment is supplied on Thursday & Friday (Tuesday players will need to take their own bat to French Bay Table Tennis Club from 02/04/23).
Free and secure off-street and well-lit parking is available at both venues.
Contact waitakeretabletennis@gmail.com or text (0204) 444-083 for more information.
Hope to see you there!
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