Newsletter February 2020 ... Click here to read our February Newsletter. updated 6 August 2020
Power Problems Fixed - Club Open for Play
The fault in the power supply to the Empire hall is fixed and the Club is open for play. Last night, 5 August, a fault in the power grid disrupted the power supply into the hall and left some teams playing in the dark during interclub. The fault is now fixed and the Club is operating as normal again. The lights were working well enough above some tables last night for interclub play to continue but a few matches from this round will have to be fitted in next week or played during the week if possible.
Wellington Interclub Competition
Empire teams are in the TTW Interclub Competition. Interclub resumed on Tuesday 4 August and Wednesday 5 August. Empire has entered teams at all levels: Premier, Premier Two, Division One and Division Two. Premier and Division Two play on Tuesdays; Premier Two and Division One on Wednesdays. Matches start at 7pm and are held at the Empire Table Tennis Hall. Although the competition is underway, Empire is still looking for players who want to be reserves. Please email interclub@empirett.org.nz if you are interested.
Merv Allardyce Passes Away
Empire Table Tennis Club life member Merv Allardyce passed away on Saturday 11 July. A stalwart member, competitor and volunteer, he gave a lot to the Club and to table tennis in New Zealand over many years. He was a coach, administrator and project manager. Merv played into his 80s, competing successfully in the World Veteran Championships in Auckland in 2014. His obituary from the Dominion Post is here.
New Tables
Empire is the proud owner of six new Stag tables. All the playing areas are getting better tables as we rotate out the oldest now the new ones are in the playing hall.
The fault in the power supply to the Empire hall is fixed and the Club is open for play. Last night, 5 August, a fault in the power grid disrupted the power supply into the hall and left some teams playing in the dark during interclub. The fault is now fixed and the Club is operating as normal again. The lights were working well enough above some tables last night for interclub play to continue but a few matches from this round will have to be fitted in next week or played during the week if possible.
Wellington Interclub Competition
Empire teams are in the TTW Interclub Competition. Interclub resumed on Tuesday 4 August and Wednesday 5 August. Empire has entered teams at all levels: Premier, Premier Two, Division One and Division Two. Premier and Division Two play on Tuesdays; Premier Two and Division One on Wednesdays. Matches start at 7pm and are held at the Empire Table Tennis Hall. Although the competition is underway, Empire is still looking for players who want to be reserves. Please email interclub@empirett.org.nz if you are interested.
Merv Allardyce Passes Away
Empire Table Tennis Club life member Merv Allardyce passed away on Saturday 11 July. A stalwart member, competitor and volunteer, he gave a lot to the Club and to table tennis in New Zealand over many years. He was a coach, administrator and project manager. Merv played into his 80s, competing successfully in the World Veteran Championships in Auckland in 2014. His obituary from the Dominion Post is here.
New Tables
Empire is the proud owner of six new Stag tables. All the playing areas are getting better tables as we rotate out the oldest now the new ones are in the playing hall.
Playing Sessions
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are due now (for 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2020). Note that fees have remained the same for 2020.
COVID-19 Update
Empire is open. Sessions have moved to more or less normal play with all tables in use, for singles and doubles. If you feel unwell, we ask you to be responsible and not play or come down to the hall.
- Monday Night - open session - 6.30pm to 10.00pm
- Tuesday/Wednesday Night - interclub competition - 7pm till late
- Tuesday/Thursday Morning - midweek club - 9am to 12 noon
- Thursday Night - open session - 7pm to 9pm
- Friday Night - juniors - 6.30pm to 9pm
- Sunday Morning - open session - 9.30am to 1pm
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are due now (for 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2020). Note that fees have remained the same for 2020.
COVID-19 Update
Empire is open. Sessions have moved to more or less normal play with all tables in use, for singles and doubles. If you feel unwell, we ask you to be responsible and not play or come down to the hall.
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