THERE are small signs that the Spalding and District Table Tennis League’s search for new players could be bearing fruit – but more new faces are still being sought.
With anything up to a third of last year’s membership definitely leaving or ending the season injured – not, it should be said, while playing – the league need a bumper harvest just to maintain the same levels.
At last Wednesday’s session league officials were pleased to see two players arriving to express an interest in signing up for the new season in the autumn. Two more fresh faces also came back for second week, while a member brought his young daughter along for a try.
However, it’s not a promising scenario overall.Attendance was better, with a total of 12 coming through the door – but taking away visitors, it was not a good turn out by last season’s membership. Better is hoped for over the coming weeks.
Anybody interested in trying out table tennis will be given a very warm welcome by the league. Players of all abilities will be provided with support .
Players meet at Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex every Wednesday (7.15pm-10pm), with a small charge of £3 per session.
• The date for the league’s AGM and presentations has been set for August 8.