Phoenixville Table Tennis Club
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ANNOUNCEMENTS and CANCELLATIONS

 

Announcements, cancellations, and other messages will be posted here.
Check here before heading out to play.

  • Group Coaching Change! Mondays Kids 6pm-7pm. Details & Sign up! Adult program on hold, 1 on 1 Wednesdays booking available.
  • 6/17 - 6/18 Limited space days
  • 6/21 Wildcard Tournament for State Championships. Must sign up through omnipon.com.
  • 7/12 USATT PA Open Championships - mostly full- wildcard & ladies event registration is OPEN.

Make sure you are on our email list to get these announcements delivered straight to you!
Check the club  calendar for schedule changes and for local tournaments.

When the player count exceeds 29 we go to CODE RED : Matches are EXACTLY 3 games OR a timed practice of 10 minutes.
Below 29 we are CODE GREEN : Matches are best 3 out of 5 or a timed practice of 15 minutes.
Doubles matches will remain best 3 out of 5 during red and green.

The club meets at the Phoenixville Recreation Center, 501 Franklin Ave, Phoenixville PA 19460. Tuesday & Wednesday 6pm-9pm and Saturday mornings 9am-12noon  (subject to cancelations, check here first before visiting.) $5 to play.


 

Monthly Update June 2025

Last Month's Highlights

Monthly update and I am LATE! 

Let's go! In our juniors tournament five players faced off in a giant round robin. The final match decided first and second place. First going to Aarav and second to Rutvij! Karun and Abi took 1st and 2nd at the U1500 event in Princeton. Jimmy took 2nd place in his division at the Montgomery County Senior games and Nick took 1st in his division. More about THAT later. And Tim won Frank's No Let tournament, defeating Girish in the Final!

 

The Montgomery County Senior Games are held each year and are open to all. You don't need to be a resident of Montgomery County. So keep an eye on the calendar to enter next year. The table tennis event is held at the Montgomery County Community College and is weekday, daytime event. That is probably why I was the only entry in the 50-59 category! I don't work most mornings, so was able to participate and get to my regular job at Noon. I did bring Janel along and told the organizers that she could be my opponent. If I lost, no medal.  Don't worry, she didn't take it easy on me!

 

We are holding the State Open Championships on Saturday July 17th. The Open and Over 40 events are full. However, I reserved a final spot in each event to be determined by a wildcard tournament. That tournament will be held June 21st at 9:30am. You must register at Omnipong to participate. The wildcard spot for the Juniors event has no entries. Hey if you are the only one entered, you get into the main event un-contested! The Women's event has only 3 of a possible 8 participants. Let's go ladies! If you are afraid of crushing everyone, never fear, it builds character! If you are afraid of getting crushed, hey you can still say "I played in the state championships!" and it builds character! 

Thoughts from the shower: Coaching advice. 

  • You can practice your strokes, but you should also practice the power attenuation of your strokes. 100% power, 80% power, 10% power. Can you execute the same shot at all these levels? A change of pace may win you points if power cannot.
  • Getting in position for your shot begins before you opponent hits the ball. Once YOU hit the ball, move to the most common return area while watchin the opponent. Are they setting up to push? Are they going for a forehand or backhand? What is their pattern? Adjust your movement and location to the best spot to counter what they are ABOUT to do. 

Upcoming Events & News

 

  • Limited space days for June are Tuesday 6/17 and Wednesday 6/18
  • Saturday June 21st will be the Wildcard tournament to secure the final spot for the USATT Pennsylvania State Open Championships to be held at our club July 12th. You MUST signup for the event through Omnipong. There will be open play on June 21st as well.
  • Group coaching is back on as well as our 1 on 1. Details and signup are here!

 

Outside News & Events

  • Pottstown has open play at Fit Life Fitness from 6pm-9pm Mondays.
  • Royersford has open play from 7pm-10pm at Infinite Loop Table Tennis Club
  • Middletown Area Table Tennis Club has a USATT sanctioned tournament Saturday 6/14.
  • Princeton Pong has a monthly tournament the first weekend of every month.

 

Battle of the Counties

Each Spring we split the club up by county. 
The format may change from year to year, but at the end of each meeting the scores are tallied to determine the winner of that meeting. The team with the most overall points at the end of the season is champion.  There is no fee or other requirement to participate.

About Us

When: Tuesday & Wednesday nights 6pm-9pm and Saturday mornings 9am-12noon
Where: 501 Franklin Ave, Phoenixville PA 19460 (Phoenixville Recreation Center)
How much: $5 per night. Cash, Zelle or Venmo.

Playing at the Phoenixville Recreation Center since April 2022. Previously Phoenixville Table Tennis Club ran from 2009 to 2015 in Phoenixville and 2015-2020 as Rising Phoenix in KOP drawing players from Exton, Downingtown, Malvern, King of Prussia, Collegeville, Pottstown, and even Princeton, NJ.  On any night we would have between 15 and 40 players. Our friendly atmosphere, regulated playing format, and fair treatment of all playing levels helped us to succeed.

We currently have ten tables and supply training balls.

What we think makes us successful:

  • We greeted everyone who visited and explained our system
  • We used a waiting list system in which the player "on deck" gets to choose any opponent
  • Play is managed. Table time is rotated fairly and continuously.
  • We provided buckets filled with balls, you never have to stop play to retrieve yours, or anyone else's balls.
  • We had a sitting area for players to converse while waiting
  • Active internet presence
  • A variety of periodically scheduled events such as coaching clinics, tournaments, and fun celebrations.

We keep members informed with our email list and Facebook Page and Group.
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Find us at our Facebook Page or through our Facebook Group.


 

Code of Conduct

  • All members shall treat players, coaches, officials and others involved with the Club or the sport with due respect.
  • All members should enjoy an equal use of the facilities and programs.
  • All members,players, coaches, officials and spectators should refrain from any action that causes offense or shows disrespect to any opponents, member or visitor to the Club, or causes any damage to the premises or equipment. Typical examples are spitting, swearing, throwing or kicking equipment, dropping litter or defacing walls or doors.
  • Senior players should serve as an example to younger players and should do their best to help them to enjoy, understand, and better play the sport of table tennis.
  • Please respect the club, all players are expected to clear up the playing area after a session, including moving equipment when necessary, removing trash, and general clean up.
  • Any allegation of a breach of this Code of Conduct shall be reported to the member in charge of a session, who will have the authority to suspend a person from the session/or club. No refunds will be given to suspended players.
  • All visitors under the age of 18 shall be under direct supervision of their parent or legal guardian at all times.

 

Playing Rules

  • When a player arrives, he adds himself to the bottom of the playing list.
  • Each player waits his turn.
  • When your name moves to the top of the list, it is your turn to play. You may choose to do one of the following:
    --ask another idle player to play a match,
    --ask three other players to play a doubles match,
    --ask another idle player if they want to practice.
    -- delay playing (if he's still tired, or wants to wait for someone who is already playing). 
    --If a player delays, it's the next player in line's turn.
  • All players going to the table move their name tags from the "waiting side" to the "at the table side".
  • A player who is asked for a match may decline the invitation.
  • Players who chose to practice will start a 15 minute timer at the table. ***
  • Matches are first to 3 wins, each game is to 11 points, and the service switches every 2 points.. ***
  • When a match or practice is over, ALL players leave that table, return to the waiting area, and add their names to the BOTTOM of the waiting list.
  • When there are a large number or people waiting, please pick someone else who has been waiting and who has not just come off the table.  Or consider asking three players for a doubles match.

***When the player count exceeds 26 we go to CODE RED :Matches are EXACTLY 3 games OR a timed practice of 10 minutes.
Below 26 we are CODE GREEN :Matches are best 3 out of 5 OR a timed practice of 15 minutes.
Doubles matches will remain best 3 out of 5 during red and green.


 

Photo Galleries

Battle of the Counties    Greatest Ever Doubles Champions

Phoenixville Rec. Center & Beyond

The Champ Challenge Speedrunners Battle of the Clubs
   
Battle of the Ages   Greatest of Ches-Mont  Groundhog Trophy
 
GEDC @ Infinite Loop Club Blob Trophy  
   
Phx Rec. Center 2022 Mustache Night 2023   Valley Forge Baptist 2021
the club 2009 VS Antioch 2010 Allentown Tourney 2010
VS Upper Darby 2012 Brady night 2013 Friendship Trophy 2013
VS Antioch 2013 March 2014 Memories 2009-2016
     
     

 

Videos

Phoenixville TTC Youtube playlists: Our videos and favorite TT videos.

 

 



Podcasts

  • Podcast December 2023
  • Podcast January 7, 2024 - Ping Pong World Cup & MLTT discussion, "Pips, what's the deal?", Handicap tournament, Group coaching info, Greatest of Ches-Mont.
  • Podcast January 18, 2024 - Email list, snow days, coaching, MLTT partners program, Rubber Duck and Groundhog tournaments.
  • Pongcast June 16, 2024 - Clinics, tournaments, Battle of the Counties. Video version too!
  • Pongcast June 25, 2024 - Bad back, every point counts at a tournament, why we have events, save your money on rubber. Video Here.

 

Other Places to Play

More Local Clubs

  • Google Maps Facility Locations
  • Infinite Loop TTC - Trinity Lighthouse Church, 66 S. Limerick Rd, Royersford, PA 19468 (Mondays 7pm-10pm)
  • Fit Life Fitness - Pottstown. (Mondays 6pm-9pm)
  • Club 28 - Coatesville.
  • Upper Darby TTC
  • Newtown Table Tennis Club - Newtown Elementary School (Cafetorium room), 1 Wrights Road, Newtown, PA 18940
  • Millersville Bible Church Table Tennis Club - 1940 New Danville Pike Lancaster, PA 17603
  • Manor TTC - 530 Central Manor Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
  • Trolley Car TTC - 1 Falls Center, 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
  • Club 28 - 3559 Edgemont St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
  • West Jersey Table Tennis Club - 3541 Pennsylvania Ave, Union and Orchard Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
  • Princeton Pong - 745 Alexander Road  Princeton, New Jersey 08540
  • Ping Pod - 325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 

The Rec Room (not a club)

  • The Rec Room is a bar and grill restaurant at 230 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, they have several tables. 

 

Other Useful Links

  • Phoenixville Recreation Department
  • USATT (Team USA Table Tennis)
  • ColesTT store $
  • Gambler Table Tennis Store (formerly Zeropong) $$
  • Paddle Palace Super Store $$$$
  • Dynamic Table Tennis
  • Ping Skills Coaching and Lessons

 

"CHO!" Policy

Know the "CHO!" policy before you go "CHO!", so know you can go "CHO!" without being told no. Thank you.

Yes, you can call it ping pong!

MLTT Shop Discount

Click here and use code PHOENIX10 for 10% off Major League Table Tennis Merchandise!

In Memory of Chris Cruz

Phoenixville Table Tennis Club lost a founding father, Chris Cruz, in April 2021.
Anyone who came to the club knows what a warm and welcoming person he was. He will be missed greatly.

TOPICS

ANNOUNCEMENTS and CANCELLATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Beginner Table Tennis

Ping Pong in the Park

Monthly Update June 2025

Battle of the Counties

USATT League Info

Tournaments and Events

Greatest of Phoenixville - Ping Pong Championship

Daily Challenges

Battle of the Ages

About Us

Code of Conduct

Playing Rules

Photo Galleries

Videos

Podcasts

Other Places to Play

Other Useful Links

"CHO!" Policy

MLTT Shop Discount

Facebook Page Feed

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesdays 6pm-9pm Club Night
  • Saturdays 9am - 12 Noon
  • Club Calendar & Local Tournaments
  • Omni-pong National Tournament Listings

PA State & Local Champions

PA State & Local Champions

Contact

You can follow us on two Facebook pages:
Facebook Page
Facebook group

You can contact Phoenixville Table Tennis at Nick@PhoenixvilleTableTennis.com

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