The sport of table tennis

The sport of table tennis

BY MICHAEL S. HARRIS
Northeast Alabama Table Tennis Club

Table Tennis is a sport for all ages. It is also a sport that can be enjoyed at any skill level.

The Northeast Alabama Table Tennis club was sanctioned by the USATT, which is the national organizing body for table tennis in the United States, in April 2005.

The club’s objective is to encourage and promote the sport
of table tennis in Calhoun County and throughout the State of Alabama.

The most recent Tournament was held in July of this year and was the first for some of the members.

With 26 club members that participated in the tournament; several were from the Birmingham area and one player from Atlanta.

Also, the 2005 Alabama State Championship was held at Anniston Army Depot in April.

This is the second year in a row the State Tournament was held at the depot and we hope to host the tournament in 2006.

With 59 players we set a state record surpassing the old record of 55 players in 2003.

There are currently 40 active members in the club and several visitors.
The Northeast Alabama Table Tennis Club would like to invite anyone that plays or who is interested in learning how to play to come out and see what we have to offer.

Located at the Physical Fitness Center (Bynum Gym 256-235-6385) at Anniston Army Depot, 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston AL 36201, current play times are Tuesday nights 4 p.m. until 9 p.m and every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

If you are ready for a good workout, then try the table tennis robot. This is a great way to sharpen and perfect your skills. If you have any questions about our club please give us a call or.

If you need more information on our club or directions please call Jason Stancil (256-591-4553) or Mike Harris (256-238-6453) or log on to our club web site (www.neatt.us).

The Northeast Alabama Table Tennis Club would like to thank the Anniston Army Depot for all their support.