The latest up to date information for how to excel at Table Tennis:
Link is here.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Ping Pong and Table Tennis
So it looks like there is a difference between Ping Pong and Table Tennis.
According to Greg Letts on his awesome blog, Ping Pong is played with cheap rackets/paddles and Table Tennis is played with high tech fancy schmancy ones (my interpretation of what he said).
Table Tennis points are usually over within roughly 3 shots. There is a lot of spin and intensity.
Ping Pong is a lot more fun to watch as the points go for longer as was evidenced by the recent World Championship of Ping Pong in Vegas.
If it is true that Ping Pong and Table Tennis have evolved into different sports then surely they can help each other out. One aim of Sydney City Pong is to get people playing more Ping Pong and being educated about what Table Tennis is and especially how difficult it really is to play. We hope that come 2012 Olympics there will be a large number of Aussies wanting to watch the elite Table Tennis players battle it out.
According to Greg Letts on his awesome blog, Ping Pong is played with cheap rackets/paddles and Table Tennis is played with high tech fancy schmancy ones (my interpretation of what he said).
Table Tennis points are usually over within roughly 3 shots. There is a lot of spin and intensity.
Ping Pong is a lot more fun to watch as the points go for longer as was evidenced by the recent World Championship of Ping Pong in Vegas.
If it is true that Ping Pong and Table Tennis have evolved into different sports then surely they can help each other out. One aim of Sydney City Pong is to get people playing more Ping Pong and being educated about what Table Tennis is and especially how difficult it really is to play. We hope that come 2012 Olympics there will be a large number of Aussies wanting to watch the elite Table Tennis players battle it out.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Highlights from WCPP Vegas
I so wish I could have seen more of this tournament.
The world championship of Ping Pong.
Check out the excerpts here.
The winner is treated like a rockstar. That's what I like to see in the world of Pong.
The world championship of Ping Pong.
Check out the excerpts here.
The winner is treated like a rockstar. That's what I like to see in the world of Pong.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Video/Media Links of Ping Pong/ Table Tennis
Link to Ping Pong/ Table Tennis Video Clips and Media
Check out this page on the blog. A lot of material to watch and a few games to play.
If we have missed/forgotten anything... let us know.
Cheers and Pong On!
Check out this page on the blog. A lot of material to watch and a few games to play.
If we have missed/forgotten anything... let us know.
Cheers and Pong On!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I know Sydney is not New York... but we need more Table Tennis Venues
Check out this link to see where to play in New York.
And please hound whoever you can to get more Pong into Sydney.
And please hound whoever you can to get more Pong into Sydney.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Information for Sydney City Pong
Sydney City Pong is on every TUESDAY and THURSDAY: 3:30 till late.
FORBES HOTEL: Corner of King and York Street in the Sydney CBD.
For a small entry fee you can come and play or watch.
Balls and bats are included.
Remember: Keep Calm and Pong On!
FORBES HOTEL: Corner of King and York Street in the Sydney CBD.
For a small entry fee you can come and play or watch.
Balls and bats are included.
Remember: Keep Calm and Pong On!
Sydney City Pong: It has begun
It has begun.
"Pong, Sweat and Beers."
Sounds good doesn't it. Well, on the 22nd Feb it started.
A few people trickled in from 3 but at around 7:30 that's when the party started.
Opening month prices are still on while we work out the lighting and membership.
Stay tuned for more info about prices and tournaments.
Mikey and Mike
__________________
Sydney City Pong
sydneycitypong@gmail.com
"Pong, Sweat and Beers."
Sounds good doesn't it. Well, on the 22nd Feb it started.
A few people trickled in from 3 but at around 7:30 that's when the party started.
Opening month prices are still on while we work out the lighting and membership.
Stay tuned for more info about prices and tournaments.
Mikey and Mike
__________________
Sydney City Pong
sydneycitypong@gmail.com
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Regular ping pong nights at Bondi Bowls Club: CAN YOU HELP?
This is very exciting. Bondi Bowls Club is looking to start regular ping pong nights.
They want people to submit applications. It looks like an awesome opporunity.
Sydney City Pong is keen to see Pong spread througout Sydney so we are very supportive of this venture and will help Bondi Bowls Club in any way we can.
Check out the ad below and see if you can help out.
Bondi Bowls Club is seeking someone to organise regular ping pong nights, like ‘Naked Ping Pong’ in NYC.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/19/nyregion/thecity/19ping.html
Organiser will earn fees from attendance. You do not have to be a professional event coordinator or ping-pong expert, however you have to show you can market and run an ...event.
See www.bondibowls.com.au/ping_pong_22.html
They want people to submit applications. It looks like an awesome opporunity.
Sydney City Pong is keen to see Pong spread througout Sydney so we are very supportive of this venture and will help Bondi Bowls Club in any way we can.
Check out the ad below and see if you can help out.
Bondi Bowls Club is seeking someone to organise regular ping pong nights, like ‘Naked Ping Pong’ in NYC.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/19/nyregion/thecity/19ping.html
Organiser will earn fees from attendance. You do not have to be a professional event coordinator or ping-pong expert, however you have to show you can market and run an ...event.
See www.bondibowls.com.au/ping_pong_22.html
Sydney City Pong: Probabaly more like "Naked Pong" than "SPiN NYC"
Here's a link someone sent me to Naked Ping Pong. It does not involve a lack of clothing but is more an opportunity for all types of players to play Ping Pong together. This is the vibe that Sydney City Pong is going for and unfortunately we can't provide the facilities of SPiN NYC
Sydney City Pong opens this Tuesday 22nd at the Forbes Hotel, Corner of King and York Street in the Sydney CBD.
It is a short walk from Wynard Station, Town Hall Station and King St Ferry Wharf.
There are also ample buses just around the corner on King St.
See you there!
Remember: Keep Calm and Pong On!
at the moment.
Sydney City Pong opens this Tuesday 22nd at the Forbes Hotel, Corner of King and York Street in the Sydney CBD.
It is a short walk from Wynard Station, Town Hall Station and King St Ferry Wharf.
There are also ample buses just around the corner on King St.
See you there!
Remember: Keep Calm and Pong On!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Purpose of this blog
This Blog brings you all that is happening with PingPong/TableTennis internationally but especially in Sydney. Also, the CBD of Sydney, Australia needs a Ping Pong/Table Tennis venue.
This site is dedicated to that vision.
If you can help in anyway with space, money, expertise, enthusiasm or Reese Peanut Butter cups, then let us know.
This is a club for the community.
It aims to be a cultural/community hub.
Get your Pong on!!!
This site is dedicated to that vision.
If you can help in anyway with space, money, expertise, enthusiasm or Reese Peanut Butter cups, then let us know.
This is a club for the community.
It aims to be a cultural/community hub.
Get your Pong on!!!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Reactions to Table Tennis #1
Have you ever mentioned Table Tennis or Ping Pong to someone and got a strange reaction?
Perhaps the person has giggled or stared at you with a poker face.
Believe it or not, but there are some people out there who do not rate Table Tennis as an important sport. They also think it is something that does not require much physical exercise or mental capability. For those who play regularly, we know Table Tennis is a game that requires effort and concentration.
What are some of your favourite, scariest or strangest reactions to Table Tennis? Have you ever been embarrassed to tell people you love it?
Perhaps the person has giggled or stared at you with a poker face.
Believe it or not, but there are some people out there who do not rate Table Tennis as an important sport. They also think it is something that does not require much physical exercise or mental capability. For those who play regularly, we know Table Tennis is a game that requires effort and concentration.
What are some of your favourite, scariest or strangest reactions to Table Tennis? Have you ever been embarrassed to tell people you love it?
Interesting trivia about PingPong/Table Tennis
From a posting (2007) on OOAK Table Tennis Forum.
Found here.
I particularly like the one about Charlie Chaplin. Random.
Found here.
I particularly like the one about Charlie Chaplin. Random.
When I go to Melbourne next...
This is where you'll find me.
Ping Pong at Sports Club, 377 Lonsdale St
Ping Pong at Sports Club, 377 Lonsdale St
Monday, February 14, 2011
Table Tennis at its best at Qatar Open 2011: Video
Watch Xu Xin vs World Number 1 Timo Boll from Germany at Qatar Open 2011
Link is here from affiliated blog Table Tennis Review.
This is a crazy game. Table Tennis at its best.
Link is here from affiliated blog Table Tennis Review.
This is a crazy game. Table Tennis at its best.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ping Pong Underground
www.ppu.co
Can someone help these guys out with some money to finish their doco?
I want to see it already :)
Can someone help these guys out with some money to finish their doco?
I want to see it already :)
International Ping Pong Classic.
The International Ping Pong Classic was played on Feb 7 - 8 at the Palms Resort in Vegas. It was a great tournament with a total prize money pool of $100 000USD. Foxtel is planning to show some of it soon.
Australia's own William Henzell got to the quarters. Congratulations! It must have been tricky playing with the sandpaper bat. Check out Henzell's blog at aussietabletennis.com for more info.
And to find out more about Ping Pong and the Classic head to TableTennisDaily.
Australia's own William Henzell got to the quarters. Congratulations! It must have been tricky playing with the sandpaper bat. Check out Henzell's blog at aussietabletennis.com for more info.
And to find out more about Ping Pong and the Classic head to TableTennisDaily.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Table Tennis NSW Corporate Games: March 17-20 2011
http://www.corporategames.net.au/nsw/
Are you representing your company in Table Tennis at the 2011 NSW Corporate Games?
Need some coaching for your company team? Need coaching in the city?
Email sydneycitypong@gmail.com for more details.
Are you representing your company in Table Tennis at the 2011 NSW Corporate Games?
Need some coaching for your company team? Need coaching in the city?
Email sydneycitypong@gmail.com for more details.
People wanting to play Ping Pong in Manly
Thought I would give this link on Gumtree some exposure.
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Community-activities-hobbies-Table-Tennis-Ping-Pong-MANLY-W0QQAdIdZ258609824
Want to help out the game anyway possible.
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Community-activities-hobbies-Table-Tennis-Ping-Pong-MANLY-W0QQAdIdZ258609824
Want to help out the game anyway possible.
Balls of Fury: 7:30 on GO!
A very silly movie. But good for a laugh.
Reviews here on IMDB.
Personally I could watch Christopher Walken play Ping Pong all day.
"Or as the Chinese say 'Ping Pang'."
Reviews here on IMDB.
Personally I could watch Christopher Walken play Ping Pong all day.
"Or as the Chinese say 'Ping Pang'."
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Preferred Supplier: Table Tennis World
We couldn't have got Sydney City Pong up and running without
Table Tennis World.
Paul Pinkewich, Australian Pong legend, we salute you!!!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Ping Pong Underground. These guys rock.
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