901 North E Street, Pensacola, Florida 32501, United States
Table Tennis to: Stay Competitive, Have Fun, Get Exercise, meet friends
Fricker Community Center
901 North E Street, Pensacola, Fl. 32501 850-436-5195
October 22nd, 2022 FOR PENSACOLA'S NEXT TOURNAMENT
October 22nd, 2022 is our next table tennis tournament. This will be a non-sanctioned event to raise funds for our Host Facility. It will be a Double Giant Round Robin with Doubles between rounds. $20 dollars to play and help support the facility that supports our club and sport.
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Talks are underway for planning our next Ping Pong on Palafox event. The event is planned for Novem
WELCOME--WE ARE ready enjoy your company and play.
We are OPEN for play now.
We'd love to have you come play with us whether you're a beginner or advanced player. We can always find you some friendly fun competition of any ability and there is always someone available to help those wanting to improve their playing abilities.
Our hours of operation are Mondays and Thursdays from 6:pm-9:pm.
Pensacola Table Tennis Club history
A MEAGER START
Our club started officially in 1993 but years before that we had members playing all around the City of Pensacola in various different location. In 1996 however due to the efforts of five men (Roberto Saria, William Redding, Mizell McKee, Anthony Okafor and Russell Wyatt) our club was officially recognized by the USATT organization and the Internal Revenue service as a Non-Profit 501(c) (7) Pensacola Table Tennis Club. Four of the five members still abide and occasionally play here in Pensacola.
CLUB GROWTH
One of the main reasons our club grew the way it has was because of a program in USATT called the "Grass Roots" program. Roberto petitioned USATT for a Grass roots grant and eventually we were given the funds to purchase enough good tables to allow us to host table tennis tournaments and become self funding. Past Presidents of the club after Roberto's moving to Pheonix include Steve Sebastian, Jose Bocanegra and currently for the past 20 years, L.A. Johnston. Under L.A.'s guidance we have grown from six tables to twelve tables, two robots and host multiple tournaments per year. Our membership is steadily growing as is our club and sport following.
Symbiotic relationship with the City of Pensacola
We have a very good relationship with the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation. For years now we have helped each other to the benefit of both entities. We helped pay for better lighting within the facility through tournament proceeds and outside donations from tournament players. We help with Senior Games management and materials. The city helps us by allowing us to play there. It's a relationship we intend to continue for many years to come.
Our Partners
Pensacola's first Christmas party - 2019
Ping Pong on Palafox pictures 9-14-2019
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Pens-a-catur Open ttt pictures 8-17-2019
Pensacola Spring Open ttt pictures 5-2019
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN "OUR FALLEN HEROES"
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Dr. Ronald Peters ("Dr. Chop") (player on left) as he was know as for decades before many of us. He was a wonderful player with many tricks up his sleeves. We sorely miss his table tennis expertise and humor.
Robert Guillotte (left) was always a happy face at any tournament. He was a wonderful person as well as a up and coming player. At our last tournament he finally won his trophy and prize money. He will forever be missed but I know he is playing his heart out in the upstairs room with other table tennis friends.
Ken Sanders
Ken Sanders was a very giving and forgiving sole. He loved table tennis and his time with us. He was taken from us way too early this year. His unusual playing style made him a challenge to play yet rewarding as well. We all miss his smile and general enthusiasm for the game and comradery. RIP Ken.
