The Table Tennis Academy has concluded its Summer School with a Knock Out tournament and pre-season competitive preparation.

The Summer School kicked off in July with a visit by past coach Erik Nordlander from Sweden who was brought over to produce diagnostics over progress for the students, especially those that trained under Erik two years ago.

This proved vital for producing a good programme based on their present technical difficulties. Around 35% of the students showed to have registered a tremendous improvement and managed to move up a star rating with some almost managing two stars.

The Knock-Out tournament three star event was won by William Camilleri who, on the day, proved his worth eliminating his opposition in a pretty easy fashion. The two star was won by Nikolai Sammut who has progressed from beginners level to a higher two star level.

The Academy is now all set for the winter schedule and courses. Seven sessions per week will be available along the season with Mondays going to those mature players who would like to have a little more fun than training under the able hands of Alex Anastasi. This will be held at 7.15pm. Other sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm. Wednesday at 5.30pm. Saturday is the beginners lesson at 9am followed with sessions at 10.30 and 12.00. These are held by Head coaches Mario Genovese, Edward Baldacchino and Alex Soler. Those wanting to participate are asked to apply through either the web site www.tabletennisacademy.com or by phoning 79591799 or 99470278 or simply writing to Table Tennis Academy, Archbishop Street, Valletta.