Cheshire Academy Table Tennis Club
To get to the Cheshire Academy home page go to www.disabilitysport.com
Some of the players who attended a recent Merseyside Open
When was theTable Tennis Club founded?

The Cheshire Academy disability Table Tennis club was founded in 1996. It was created to be especially accessible to children and adults with Special Needs and disabilities. It now has well established junior and senior sections The club runs on Monday and Thursday evenings

What successes has the club had?

The Cheshire Academy has over the years had many regional successes in both singles and doubles competitions.

During 2003, at North West Regional Special Olympics Games the club scooped 6 gold's, 3 silvers and 5 bronze medals.

Ian Poole Silver Medallist at the 2004 Merseyside Open
During 2004 at the Special Olympics North West Regional Games in Alsager, competitors from the club returned with gold, silver and bronze medals.

During 2004 table tennis player Ian Poole won silver medal in the learning disabilities section of the Merseyside Open

What disabilities are catered for in the club?

The club caters for a large range of disabilities including individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, visual and sensory difficulties, individuals with coordination and balance problems and those with learning disabilities. Wheelchair players and learners are also welcome.

Our links with local schools

The club works closely with a number of local Schools who bring children during the day as part of their sports curriculum. By teaching children to count and score a game you can teach maths and arithmetic concepts. Children also have to wait their turn to play, and have to learn to cooperate with each other so important social skills such as teamwork and patience are taught.

Coach Colin Herd (centre) with the National Special Olympic Games players.
( Left to right:) James Ellwood, Jack Fellows, Neil Jones, Joel Scvhofield
Our Easter and Summer Schools

The Academy has run a number of Easter and Summer Table Tennis schools where individuals with disabilities are welcome to and learn and play Table Tennis

Successs during 2005

Four members of the club and one coach competed at the 7th National Special Olympic Games held in Glasgow during 2005. We won 3 gold and a bronze medal and were commended for our sportsmanship and professionalism.(For a full report click here and access table tennis team)

How to contact the club

If you would like further details about the Table Tennis club then please contact us at tabletennis@disabilitysport.com