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Top marks in table tennis!

From left: Jack Heathcote, the winner of the grade 7/8 competition; Liam Collins, the winner of the grade 9/10 competition; and Drew Leugis, grade 9/10 competition runner-up. Photo supplied.

In Term 2, Deloraine High School and Deloraine Table Tennis Club ran a weekly lunchtime table tennis tournament. 

The tournament was very successful with over 20 players competing each week on the school’s five tables. 

Deloraine High School and Deloraine Table Tennis Club are purchasing more tables and equipment for next term as the interest continues to grow. 

Stephen Blizzard, Deloraine High School assistant principal said, ‘It has been great to see so many students get involved with the table tennis tournament and I hope we can continue to work with the Deloraine Table Tennis Club to get more kids involved in the sport within the community’.

The winners each received a high-quality bat and bag donated by Deloraine Table Tennis Club. 

Liam Collins, who is a member of the table tennis club and helped coordinate the school tournament, generously donated his prize to the grade 9/10 competition runner-up, Drew Leugis.

The tournament has also been good news for Deloraine Table Tennis Club, with a growing number of high School players joining the club. 

Every Wednesday evening, from 7–9.30pm, the club plays at the Deloraine Performing Arts Centre (between the bridge and the police station). All player standards are most welcome. 

For more information about Deloraine Table Tennis Club contact Chris Gard on 0455552908.