PARA TABLE TENNIS


OVERVIEW
Para table tennis follows the usual table tennis rules with only slight modifications. This sport is open to people with upper and lower limb paralysis, cerebral palsy, amputees and other physical impairments like multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.

SERVE, SPIN, SMASH & SWISH

Two Exciting Programmes

An introductory, fun and inclusive 4-week Para table tennis programme delivered by Table Tennis Canterbury.

Serve, Spin, Smash! is for those with physical impairments, all ages & abilities, using table tennis to maximise confidence and enjoyment.

We are also excited to work with Blind Low Vision NZ to offer 4-weeks of Swish Table Tennis, a fun and challenging sport which can be played by those with vision impairments. It varies slightly from regular table tennis.

DATES:
Saturday, 11am – 12pm
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd May 2026

Table Tennis Canterbury
294 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

REGISTER:
022 064 3001
hpierson@parafedcanterbury.co.nz 

SESSIONS
Para table tennis coaching sessions are delivered for all ages and abilities at the Table Tennis Stadium on Tuesday's and Saturday's.

When
Tuesday, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Saturday, 11.00am - 12.00pm

Where
Table Tennis Stadium, 294 Blenheim Road, Christchurch
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Club
Table Tennis Canterbury

Coaches
Aarya Advilkar
Helen Beumelburg​​​​​​​
Akiko Goto

COMPETITIONS

Counties Manukau Junior & Para Open
06 - 07 Jun 2026
Manurewa

Canterbury Open
20 - 21 Jun 2026
Christchurch

North Island Individual & Para Championships
10 - 12 Jun 2026
Auckland

South Island Para Training Camp
01 - 02 Aug 2026
Christchurch

New Zealand Para Open Championships + Development Camp 2 
07 - 11 Oct 2026
Manurewa

World Championships
November 2026
Pattaya, Thailand

​​​​​​​EQUIPMENT

​​​​​​​Table Tennis Gear
Balls, Blades, Rubbers. Clothing and more...
Gregg Davey
021 363 016
sales@tabletennisgear.co.nz
www.tabletennisgear.co.nz​​​​​​​

CLASSIFICATION
ParaFed Canterbury works with sports clubs and organisations to offer Para sport opportunities to our members. In most cases, members will require a classification before becoming involved in competitive Para sport.