50 Shades of Games Summer Table Tennis Training Camp open to all

Children who are inspired to play the sport of table tennis but are yet to get started or are rookies can now benefit from a tennis development camp as National Sports Commission prepares to conduct 50 Shades of Games, summer table tennis camp.

The camp is for Beginners and Semi Intermediate players and will be held at the National Gymnasium Mandela Avenue, commencing on July 18 2016 and concluding on Friday August 12 2016. It will be on weekdays from 10:30 to 12:30 hrs. At the conclusion of the camp, certificates of participation will be presented.

The central aims of the camp are to target players between the ages of 4-18 years, to have over 70 players’ (boys and girls) introduced to the sport, orientation, teaching and practicing to the sport of table tennis in a fun way.

Meanwhile the objective include, helping players with the basic skills, assisting players with preparation for future tournaments, train and introduce students to the basic techniques of the game, discover the skills of children-talent Identification, amuse children with sport skills and develop habits of healthy competition.

The camp will be done in theoretical and practical segments, that is, participants will have a firsthand experience of the sport as well as be knowledgeable of it. The duration is 40 hours and runs over a period of four (4) weeks.

The panel of coaches will include certified International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) level 1 and level 2 coaches. Participants will only receive certificate if they have an attendance of at least 90 %.

Registration forms are available at NSC Office Homestretch Avenue between 09:00 and 16:00h, and the National Gymnasium after 16:00h, Monday to Friday.