Saturday, August 30, 2008

Table tennis clubs in Bangalore


Hi everyone, this is my second post which can be very useful for those who are seeking places nearby their areas. Everyone is welcome to add their views & comments to this post. Please add the reviews of various places/clubs for TT in Bangalore or any useful info like contact details, addresses. Or else, you can add a place/coach contact you know and want to share with others. You need not sign in to post a comment(you can do it by adding a name or anonymous also).

1. Horizon TT Club (Run By Mr. Jagadish Chandra)
080-27671333 (R)09844516911 (M)
Near BMS College
Horizon Table Tennis Club,42/5,3rd Cross,Javariah Garden,Thyagarajanagar,Bangalore-560028
Facility: Abt 6 Tables in an open place covered by canvas curtains to make the place playable
Timing: 4 pm onwards
Fees: Rs 1500/- for registration - Monthly Rs 450 /-

2. Match Point TT academy
Run by Mr. GK Vishwanath,
Former National player & TT coach,
Banashankri-2nd stage,
Contact Number: 9845320335

3.Winners Choice TT Club (Run By Mr. Vasanth Bharadwaj)
Near Cosmopolitan ClubNo 2 , 2nd Cross ,16 A Main, Opp Vet Hospital,
Near BDA Park, Jayanagar 3rd (E) block.
Facility: Abt 4 Tables in an Audi
Timing: 5-6:30 pm Beginners,
6:30:9 pm Veterants (Fri and Sun Holiday)
Fees: Rs 1000/- for registration - Monthly 500/-

4. IndiraNagar TT Club,
9th Main, 4th Cross HAL 2nd StageBangalore - 560 008
Phone:80-25280323,51153378,51153379
Timings: 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. - For Members
7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. - For Members
4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. - For Dependent Members
Fees and Dress Code: Indoor Shoes to be used Monthly subscription Rs.15/- per head - per month once registered for play, the subscription shall be payable for 6 months whether the member plays the Game or not . Guest charges will be Rs.15/- per visit.Contact Person: Mr. Viswaradhya (Extn-319)
Facility: 2 T.T Boards

5. T.T. Facility at Guru Nanak Bhavan
Address:6 Jasma Bhavan Road Vasantha Nagar,Bangalore 560052
Phone: 22266089
Timing: NA
Facility: 5 T.T Boards with wooden Flooring

6. Citinest Sports Club, Indiranagar
Address: 91/72 7th Cross, Indira Nagar,
2nd StageIndira Nagar, Bangalore 560038.
Phone: 25258287
Timing: 8 am to 10 pm
Facility: 2 Tables but cramped space
Contact: 080-28917507

7. Karnataka State Table Tennis Association
49, Kanteerava Stadium, Cubbon Road ,
Corporation Circle , Bangalore- 560001
Contact Number: 9844102757

8. Koramangala Indoor Stadium,
Near Koramangala National Games Village,
Contact Number- 080-25710708, 22238313

Apart from this, the contact numbers of few of coaches are:
1. GK Vishwanath(Archana Viswanath)- 9845320335
2. Citinest TT club coach- 9740612721
3. Ms Shamshed Bano- 9845891610
She is the member of Karnataka State selection committe-She coaches in Guru Nanak Bhavan(above mentioned) & Koramangala Indoor Stadium


Thursday, August 28, 2008

An introduction to the blog


Table Tennis is the game which runs down in the nerves of many. I am also one amongst many of TT lovers like you and would like to thank you for taking pains to visit this site. Bangalore is a city which has a huge pool of people from each & every corner across India(even worldwide). I saw many people(especially S/W professionals like me) are interested and passionate about this game in the city but they are not able to pursue their passion and their will to take their game to the next level can't be fulfilled . The reasons can be many: lack of time, busy with work, lack of proper infrastructure, lack of knowledge about various clubs and even lack of a good partner. So I researched a bit on this and as a result, thought of this idea of consolidating all the info I could collect from various sources onto this blog for the benefit of the game and the people who love it. The main aim of this blog is to gather the TT loving community in Bangalore and share the knowledge about the game. Thus, providing details and correct information about all the queries (e.g. equipment related, clubs in Bangalore, coaches, TT tournaments, use of technique, National & global news about the game etc.) which any TT player wants to know. I would like to request everyone to actively participate and flood this blog with ur comments & info.