Category: Classes

The PEACE AND PONG Table Tennis Club is a coaching facility with many different classes, clinics, and individual instruction available. With over 100 players being coached every week, there is a spot for everyone. There are six different leveled classes taught each week with ability groups from very beginning to beyond master level. If you’re not sure what coaching program is best for you, just contact us and we’ll help you make the right decision. And remember, your play and practice times are free when you are enrolled in any of the coaching programs at the PEACE AND PONG TT CLUB at 1720 SE Haig Portland Oregon. The club has a current US Certified National Table Tennis Coach, Jeff Mason, who has also trained several assistant coaches that help instruct many students at the club.

New Series of Classes Starts every 6-weeks

Here are the levels and classes that are taught at the Peace and Pong TTC at 1720 SE Haig in Portland on Wednesday and Fridays for 2024.

Due to the popularity of the classes, all returning students need to pay for the next series of classes by the fifth session. After that your spot will be open to new students. 

Wednesday Classes start April 17, 2024 (every 6 weeks)

Wednesday 4-5 pm: Serve and Serve Return Class All levels welcome; Choose your focus areas
Wednesday 5-6 pm: Beg-Novice Class
Wednesday 6-7 pm: Novice-Intermediate Class
Wednesday 7-9 pm: 2-Person Team Leagues

Friday classes & competitions start March 22, 2024 (every 6 weeks)

Friday 4-5 pm: Beginning-Intermediate Class
Friday 5-6 pm: Intermediate-Advanced Class
Friday 6-7 pm: Advanced-Master Class
Friday 7-9 pm: Round Robin Tournament (All levels)

Two-Person Team Competitions start at 7 pm on Wednesdays and the Round Robin Singles start at 7 pm on Fridays.

Classes are $100 for 6-weeks of training. With this fee players are entitled to any and all of the other programs the club offers: 2-Person Team Leagues (on Wednesdays), Giant Round Robin Tournament (on Fridays), and Open Practice times whenever there are tables available. 

Beginner/Novice Class (Level 1, 2, and 3)

This Beginning/Novice Class 1, 2, and 3 is a 6-week course that is open to all levels and all ages with a rudimentary skill level. This is the first class in our series. The cost is $100 for the entire 6 week class. This Beginning/Novice classes (level 1, 2, and 3) is designed for players who are improving their basic strokes, serves, and general techniques of the sport. These classes may be repeated many times. After the basic strokes and serves are learned and developed from this class, players may advance to the next level, Training Sessions (level 4, 5, 6, and 7). These classes start every six weeks. Check the calendar on Home page for the next series of 6-week classes. Contact us to sign up in advance.

Training Sessions (Levels 4, 5, and 6)

The purpose of the TRAINING SESSIONS (Level 4, 5, and 6) is to integrate strokes, serves, server returns, footwork, and tactical aspects into a game situation. This is the transition from straight drill practice to point play. It is assumed that all of the basic strokes have been learned, not mastered. TRAINING SESSIONS are designed for players to select a GAME STYLE. Particular serves, serve returns, strokes and strategies are appropriate to each GAME STYLE. At the end of TRAINING SESSIONS, players may not be hitting at 70%, but they will be clear on what stroke they SHOULD be hitting, over 90% of the time. TRAINING SESSIONS are extremely popular and players need to sign up in advance to get a spot. 

These following two series are offered for two different levels of play. Please see our calendar and UPCOMING EVENTS for exact starting times and dates.

The (Beginning/Novice Class Level 1, 2, and 3) is designed for players between 300-1000 level (Beginning/Novice) Level. 

The Novice/Intermediate Level 4, 5, and 6, series is designed for players over 1000 rating level (Novice to Advanced Level 5 and 6) from 1000-1500 USATT rating). Check the Home Page for the calendar and UPCOMING EVENTS for the next series of six week TRAINING SESSIONS.

TRAINING SESSIONS Level 1, 2, and 3   (Beginning – Novice)

The next 6-week series of  TRAINING SESSIONS will start soon. Check the calendar on the Home Page for the exact starting date. The TRAINING SESSION Level 1-3 is designed for Beginning and Novice level players. Cost: $100 for 6-weeks. Open play at the PPTTC is free when participating in any coaching programs at the club. Contact us for details. Players paying first will secure their spots. Check the Home Page calendar for exact dates of the next six week series.

TRAINING SESSIONS Level 4, 5, and 6  (Novice – Intermediate)

The next 6-week series of TRAINING SESSIONS Level 3, 4, 5, and 6 will start soon, check for the Home Page for the exact starting date.. This TRAINING Series is designed for Novice-Intermediate level players. Players are encouraged to sign up in advance for these 6-week TRAINING SESSIONS. Cost: $100 for 6-weeks. Open play and all other programs at the PPTTC are free when participating in any coaching programs at the club. Contact us for details.  Players paying first will secure their spots. Check the Home Page for the starting date of the next TRAINING SESSIONS.