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25.01.2022 Introducing - Val Strantzen 1. How long have you been playing Table Tennis with DVTTA? I started playing tennis aged eight and started table tennis when I joined Melbourne Uni Table Tennis Club in 1967. When we built our house in Bundoora in 1974, we included a purpose-built TT room and played competition matches there, firstly continuing with teams from Albert Park, and then we switched to DVTTA in mid 70s. Some of the more senior current players may remember finishing the...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Sunday Practice is ON! Get your bats ready! The Coach is waiting ... Bring the mask with you

23.01.2022 Introducing long term Committee member Graham Constantine 1. How long have you been playing Table Tennis with DVTTA? It was almost by accident I began with DVTTA. I had played for a number of years at basketball, walked past the T/T players without knowing they were there. One day I noticed the glass windows and thought I might be able to watch some basketball play, pleasantly surprised to find table tennis instead. I started with DVTTA mid to late 80’s, unsure exact date...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Season starts next Monday, time to prepare and sharpen your skills. Come to Sunday practice between 10 and 12, only $5 per person, non stop hitting! Diamond Creek Community Centre

22.01.2022 Sunday Practice and Coaching This Sunday 17 Jan 2021 10am-12pm $5 for 2 hours practice, $12 for 2 hours coaching... Venue still at Diamond Creek Community Centre. Comment below if you are coming. According to COVID19 restrictions, face masks are to be worn inside the centre. You don’t need face mask if you are playing but you need to wear it when you are not. Take care and see you then!

20.01.2022 Sunday Practice is on tomorrow 10am-12pm, $5 per person for 2 hours or $12 per person for coaching. Diamond Creek Community Centre:... 28 Main Hurstbridge Rd, Diamond Creek Please comment below or text Zoe if you want to come. Double is allowed! COVID Safe Plan: Do NOT attend if you have any symptoms. Wear your face mask when not playing. No hands on table No handshake Sanitize shares equipment frequently

20.01.2022 Introducing - Roma Chambers (Ern: Roma Chambers really does not have to be introduced to many DVTTA members. References have been made about her in several previously published player profiles. Roma is incredibly well respected, and was inducted as a Life Member in 2019 for her service and contributions within our Association. Roma is a humble and unassuming person, who despite twice winning the Australian Open Doubles title, numerous Veteran’s titles and holding number 1 ...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Introducing another Long Term Player - Martin Sheedy 1. How long have you been playing Table Tennis with DVTTA? Adrian Parsons introduced me to table tennis at Diamond Valley around possibly 1983 or 1984. I remember that Alan Bartram was one of my early team mates....Continue reading

15.01.2022 DVTTA BACK TO PLAY UPDATE As many will be aware, our Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre is currently undergoing major renovations and reconstruction works. Unfortunately but not surprisingly, they discovered asbestos on the site, so we've now been advised that DVSFC is completely closed for all sports until April 2021. Centre management, Aligned Leisure, have offered the use of nearby Diamond Creek Community Centre (pictured) until DVSFC reopens. Just 10 mins away from DV...SFC, this is much larger than our current space, with the capacity for up to 10 tables. Depending on the expected easing of restrictions to be announced 23 Nov, we are looking at first starting a Sunday session 10 am to 12 from Sun 29 onwards (group coaching will also be available) and perhaps activities on Mon, Wed or Thu night to follow. An email has been sent out to all members about this. Looking forward to finally getting back to playing our great sport and hopefully losing some weight! Martin President

14.01.2022 Introducing DVTTA Top Player for the last 6 years! Nick Molnar 1. How long have you been playing Table Tennis with DVTTA? I think it was 1987 or could have been 1988 (I was 11 years old). Played juniors and then moved straight into seniors when I turned 18....Continue reading

14.01.2022 No Table Tennis this Sunday (14 Feb 2021)! No Table Tennis next Monday and Wednesday. Keep safe everyone!

11.01.2022 Great turn out today for the first Sunday hit . Many players said they hadn’t had a hit for months. Glad to see them quickly ease into the sport and producing some impressive shots. The new stadium is bigger and well lit. Players were all helped in cleaning and packing up at the end. Another 2 sessions booked for Sunday before the Christmas closure. So if you are interested, let me know! Zoe

10.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT TTA is proud to announce Neil Montfort as the Fran Keyhoe Official of the Year. The prestigious award recognises an outst...anding referee or umpire who has led by example and championed inclusive, safe, fair and enjoyable table tennis for all. Hailing from the Diamond Valley Table Tennis Association, Neil has conducted the vast majority of rules education and State and National Umpire Courses in Victoria over the past 20 years and has successfully mentored many young umpires to progress through the ranks. Additionally, this year Neil was the Deputy Referee for the Stage 2 Australian Olympic Qualification Tournament. This is the second time Neil has won this award, previously winning in 2010. Congratulations Neil, you’re a very worthy winner. Table Tennis Victoria

03.01.2022 Introducing - Mary Le Gassick (Editor: DVTTA Secretary 1980-1985. The DVTTA Closed Tournament Singles trophy is named in her honour. Commonwealth Championships 1973 Australian Open 1969, 1972 ... Victorian Open 1969, 1970, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1980 Inducted into Hall of Fame 2002) 1. How long have you been playing Table Tennis with DVTTA? I am long retired but I played in the late 60’S and 70’S. I first commenced playing with Watsonia Methodists and I think that was with DVTTA. Later on, I have fond memories of our team Horizontal Green at the home of one your current members Val Strantzen. 2. How do you rate your own standard of play? I was happy to reach the standard I did. (Editor: So humble) 3. What's your best, most proud table tennis moment/memory? Representing Australia was certainly a proud moment, especially my first time in 1968, here in Melbourne. 4. Who was the best opponent you have beaten? I beat a Chinese girl at Dallas Brookes Hall, with Bob Hawke in the audience, during a test match, that was pretty exciting. I was lucky enough to have a few good wins, but I had just as many bad losses. (Editor: Wow ) 5. Do you have a nemesis on court? If so, who? I had many!!! When I got towards the top it was hard going as everybody was trying to beat you. There is a saying that it is easier to get to the top than stay there, and yes it was always hard, when I did get to the top. 6. What is your funniest table tennis moment/memory? One night at the old Coburg Harriers clubrooms ( and they were OLD) I went to the Ladies and could not get back out. I think it is funnier now than when it happened. 7. Describe your killer shot. I think my determination, if you call that a shot, but maybe backhand chop. 8. Which player have you enjoyed most playing with? And why? I loved playing with all my teammates, so cannot single anyone out. I have so many friends to this day who I met and played against. Friendships are the best thing to come out of Table Tennis. 9. If you can have any coach in the world to help with your table tennis skills, who will that be? And Why? I would still choose my coach, Karol Javor (dec’d). he was my coach for a long time and knew and understood me. 10. If you are 4:10 down, what would you do? Definitely try and get a few more points so that you are in a better frame of mind to start the next game. 11. What pisses you off on the table tennis court? Arrogance, not trying, or a player trying to make fun of an opponent. 12. Which player in DVTTA that you would like to ask these questions to? I will leave that to you.

02.01.2022 First hit at Diamond Creek Community Centre! Plenty of space, lighting is pretty good, staff very friendly and accommodating.

02.01.2022 Introducing DVTTA Section 1 Player Masoud Alamshah 1. How long have you been playing Table Tennis with DVTTA? I started playing at DVTTA in 2014, Esfand introduced me to DVTTA at a Persian table tennis event....Continue reading

02.01.2022 TTA has revised the National Vets Tournament for 2020. It will be in Tranralgon Victoria between 28 Nov to 5 Dec. New criteria to be selected into the State's team is now published. If you are interested, follow the link and fill in the availability form to express your interest.

01.01.2022 Monday night pennant returns tonight! See you 8pm in Diamond Creek Community Centre. Round 4!!!