MANX YOUTH GAMES
Once again the IOMTTA is hosting weekly regional training sessions leading up to the Manx Youth Games which will be held on Saturday 7th May 2016. The following chart shows the schools where and when training will take place:
Region | Venue | Dates* | Times | Age Groups |
North | Ramsey Grammar School Gym | Thursdays: 28/1 – 5/5 | 6.30 – 8.30pm | 8 – 14 year olds |
South | Castle Rushen HS Gym | Fridays: 29/1 – 6/5 | 7.00 – 8.00pm | 8 – 14 year olds |
East | Bemahague School Assembly Hall | Wednesdays: 27/1 – 4/5 | 5.30 – 6.30pm | 8 – 14 year olds |
West | Queen Elizabeth II Gym | Tuesdays: 26/1 – 3/5 | 7.00 – 8.00pm | 8 – 14 year olds |
*No training will take place during Half Term week 8/2 – 12/2 or during the Easter Break 29/3 – 8/4.
At the end of the Manx Youth Games we feed keen players into regional clubs and our active junior league. There is also a Christmas Cup competition split into various age categories specifically for all of the new juniors.
Junior League players are also encouraged to play in our ‘Junior Development Teams’ which compete in the Senior League. By rotating players we give as many youngsters as possible experience in the league with dedicated coaches to support them. The Third Division is comprised mainly of junior teams so it is an ideal introduction into league table tennis.
We run island squads where the juniors receive additional coaching to develop their skills. The IoM plays as a nation in off island tournaments. Increasingly, our best players are usually teenagers who have come through the MYG and some progress on to play in the World Championships.
You have to start somewhere so come and try us out at the Manx Youth Games.
If you want more details contact our MYG Coordinator Malc Lewis at mlewis@manx.net or check out our website: www.tabletennis365.com/IOM and Facebook www.facebook.com/TableTennisIOM/
MALCOLM LAMBERT