Southend Table Tennis Academy

We are so sorry to have to announce but due to the impact of Covid-19 this year, we will be unable to reopen Southend Table Tennis Academy.
We hope all our families have a healthy happy Christmas and thank you all for your support and custom you gave at the start of the year when we were running.
Selina and Kieran

We are getting set to return to table tennis session after half term, details will follow shortly!

Happy birthday to coach Kieran today 🎈🎊🎂🎉🎁

Thank you to all of the parents that have contacted me regarding restarting in September.
I’m just waiting to hear back from our coach to be able to confirm our restart date and will get back to you all!

Happy Easter to all of the table tennis 🏓 players, have a lovely time with your families, enjoy the sunshine and stay safe!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wozw1FYaI/?igshid=icue81pz3s5b sessions with our coach Kieran starting next week

Starting this Tuesday 14th April 2020. Send an email to [email protected] for more details.

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Please like our energize Essex page to view and use our SAQ sessions to improve on your footwork and fitness!

Due to tonight’s government announcement and Active Essex now cancelling all events until the end of June, the club championships will recommence later in the year.
Sessions will be cancelled from closure tonight until further notice. Once schools have closed, we will aim to reopen as Thorpe hall reopen. Please note Thorpe hall has not closed as of yet.

Coronavirus update from DCMS

Dear colleagues,

We've been asked to forward the following advice from the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) regarding coronavirus:

Government guidance

The government has published an action plan to contain the possible spread of the virus.

This advises:

That there's presently no rationale to close or cancel sporting events, but this may change as the situation evolves.
Anyone with flu-like symptoms should avoid the risk of spreading their infection, whatever that infection may be, by staying at home and recovering.
For those hosting sporting events, whatever their size, attendees and participants should stay up to date on the government’s latest advice on how to avoid catching or spreading the virus.
As the situation progresses we might advise the frail, elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions to stay away from gatherings as part of general advice aimed at minimising unnecessary contact with others.
For those travelling to sporting events overseas, the Foreign Office’s travel advice should be followed and travellers should note that apart from the countries and territories named in that advice, the government isn't presently advising against travel to anywhere else.
For those who offer community and leisure services, such as running a local football team or running a gym, hand hygiene should be strongly promoted and encouraged and equipment and facilities should be thoroughly cleaned and wiped down as usual following use. The government is planning to publish specific advice on this shortly.
There's presently no reason people should stop doing their daily sport and physical activities as they normally would.
These should be our guiding principles. As you are well aware, guidance may change in response to events, so please keep a close eye on Gov.uk.

Your preparations

Many of you are proceeding rapidly with your contingency planning. Some are just beginning that process in earnest.

Either way, the following ‘ABC’ may help shape your approach.

There should be no presumption that one stage will automatically lead to the next, but it's sensible to think about the different scenarios that may emerge.

A - As you are
Our current state:
There's no need to cancel or postpone your events at this time.
Reassure your athletes, stakeholders, and customers, building on the Public Health England principles above.
Examine your insurance policies to see what cover you may have should the situation evolve.
Remain mindful of guidance on infection control in the workplace (catchit, kill it, bin it).
Take sensible steps to discourage staff with flu-like symptoms from coming to work.
Notify the DCMS sport team if you are contemplating postponing or cancelling events.

B - Behind closed doors
If the government finds it necessary to curb travel or large gatherings of people:
This is particularly a possible scenario for spectator sports. Consider broadcast options and contractual arrangements, if relevant.
Be mindful of the FCO advice which may make it more difficult to bring athletes and their teams into the country.
Examine your supply chain arrangements, particularly for equipment, and explore contingency plans.
Determine the minimum number of staff required to safely stage an event and how you would ensure their wellbeing and manage logistics.
Make an assessment of the economic impact of lost revenue and share this analysis with the DCMS sport team, please. A dedicated, regularly monitored coronavirus mailbox is available here.

C - Cancellation, curtailment, or postponement
If the government finds it necessary to impose restrictions which make staging an event or providing a service impossible:
Consider how you would resolve your remaining fixtures and conclude your competition, workforce health permitting.
Consider how you would deal with cancelled classes, membership, season tickets etc. Make an assessment of the economic impact of lost revenue and share this analysis with the DCMS sport team, please.
Please also take every step to help keep our nation active. Being fit and healthy can reduce the risk of infection in the first place. Think creatively about how we can maintain activity levels in such a scenario, looking out for updates from Sport England.
Many thanks for your co-operation.

As we all know, sport and activity play a vital role in maintaining health and wellbeing, and the government hugely values your work, particularly in this uncertain time.

Anna Deignan
Head of Sport - DCMS

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Please join us in helping Lily Wythe - whose family and friends are fundraising for treatment in America. Lily has a brain tumour that is unable to be treated in the UK.
She is a local 13 year old from Eastwood and this treatment is her only hope.
We would like to support.
The link is below

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Free trial in class this week at our new venue, Thorpe hall school! 5-6pm. Book on the table tennis page at www.energizeessex.co.uk using coupon code FREETRIAL

Limited spaces available and booking is essential, we supply the equipment!

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