DARENTH TABLE TENNIS CLUB - ABOUT US
last updated 07/10/2009
Where is the Club?
The Club's venue is Donnington Hall, Barretts Road, Dunton Green, Kent, TN13 2UN. There is ample car parking at the rear of the hall. Please do not park in Barretts Road itself as this is a private road.
Mission statement
The aim of the Club is to provide facilities for Members to participate in competitive table tennis at local league level and beyond.
Monday evenings
The Club meets on Monday evenings throughout the year for supervised practice or games from 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Depending on numbers, coaching can be provided for the first hour. There are five tables available and refreshments are provided half-way through the evening.
Each Member is allocated a computer rating which goes up or down depending on the result of any challenge matches played on Club Nights. Ratings are published on the Club's website.
Wednesday evenings
Wednesday evening is the Club's home night for matches in the Bromley League. In free weeks these evenings may be used for coaching.
Friday evenings
Coaching is available from 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. This is not restricted to Members but places are limited. For details please contact Janet Field on 01732 462429.
Saturday Club
Members can attend the Saturday Club sessions which are held once a month for beginners and novices. If you are interested please contact Janet Field on 01732 462429.
Sunday afternoons
The Club also enters teams in the Sevenoaks League, which operates on Sunday afternoons at Donnington Hall.
Summer coaching
During the summer, coaching is provided on occasional Wednesday evenings and about once a month on Sunday afternoons.
Juniors
Juniors (under 18) are encouraged to compete as individuals in ranking tournaments, etc. In addition, the Club can enter teams for selected Cadets (under 15) in the National Cadet League.
Insurance
The Club has in place Civil Liability Insurance covering every Member while playing at Donnington Hall or when representing the Club in team events away from Donnington Hall. Personal Accident Insurance is NOT provided.
Club Membership
Club Membership is by invitation only and is subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period of six weeks. The minimum age limit is 11.