Ottawa Table Tennis Club
18 Louisa Street #240 K1R 6Y6 Ottawa, ON, Canada

The OTTC Youtube channel now has 1000 subscribers around the world. More Master Classes will be posted shortly! Thanks for watching:)

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Gyms & Masks: a Facebook post You MUST wear a mask when in facilities until physical activity begins (lobby, change-rooms, etc). We recommend masks for exerci...se that does not significantly increase heart rate and breathing (you are your own best judge of that). If you can comfortably exercise with a mask, please do so. See more

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About masks.... Most of you have probably heard by now that masks are required in indoor public spaces in Ottawa. There are exemptions, including :... Members of the public are permitted the temporary removal of a mask where necessary for the purpose of: receiving services (including eating or drinking when dine-in services are allowed) or while actively engaging in an athletic or fitness activity including water-based activities. Ensure you wash your hands using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after removing your mask or face covering. This means that effective immediately, OTTC will require all players to wear a face mask to enter 18 Louisa St until they are ready to start training inside their court. If you are not ready to start hitting your first ball, please keep your mask on. This does not replace the 2 metres distancing rule. Every player is still requires to keep a distance of at least two meters from anyone. We are unable to provide masks for everybody. You are strongly encouraged to get your own masks. We have been providing hand sanitizer, please bring your own if possible.

About the re-opening. This is what you've been waiting for! The OTTC is getting ready to re-open on the evening of June 10.... Since our club is affiliated with the Ontario Table Tennis Association, we are able to open under certain conditions. This is subject to revision or cancelation at any time. Other activities (group and individual coaching) will be added progressively. What will be different? Until further notice, we will open with 4 tables (8 players) on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only with three open practice session of two hours each: 4 - 6pm 6 - 8pm 8 - 10pm No unannounced drop in allowed. If you are not booked, please do not enter the building. If you are up for renewal, you will be asked to renew. We will not sell annual or monthly packages. Only Open Practice passes until further notice. One Open Practice pass per time slot. You will be on a waitlist for one adjacent time slot at no extra charge. If you cancel less than 2 hours prior to your booking, we will apply your open practice pass. Max 8 players per 2 hour slot We will not have spare rackets. Respect distance of 2 meters. No ball pickers No showers or change room, only use washrooms No doubles No crossing courts to pick up balls, other players will throw or kick it to you No spectators, only one parent or guardian for kids under 18. You can specify you or your partner as the one who will be touching the balls. Avoid touching the table at all times, this includes wiping your hand near the net What we will do Clean tables every changeover and touch areas Provide balls soaked in water and soap and rotate them every time slot. We will have LIMITED hand sanitizer What we expect from you Accept and follow the new rules and conditions TWO METERS! Exit through the emergency doors if possible to avoid getting in close contact with the new arriving group. Wash your hands before 20 seconds Wash/soak the balls during breaks Bring your own hand sanitizer Book your sessions and arrange a partner (who also has to be a member). Bring your own racket and equipment. Balls : use soaked/washed club balls. How to book your two hour slot? 1. Through the Memberme+ application. (We will show you how it works) 2. Emailing [email protected] 3. Calling 613-238-3232 Please note that we will take bookings as we receive them. First receive, first come. There will be only 8 spots available for each two hour slot.

COVID-19 UPDATE - May 20 We need to stay closed a little longer... A lot of you are eager to start table tennis again at the OTTC. Believe me, so are we.... Ontario has extended the order for closure of establishments until May 29. Facilities that provide indoor recreational programs are included. Of course, there is a possibility that they extend this come May 29. We do want to re-open, but at the same time we want to do the right thing and not contribute to the spread of the virus. Many doctors, nurses, health givers and health officials have worked tremendously hard to keep us safe in the last two months. It is not the time to make it worse for them, and for us. As soon as we are permitted to, and that it is safe for everyone at OTTC, we will re-open..... and we will want you to know about it. A lot of you might have seen on the news that activities such as ping pong can resume. That's great news! Unfortunately, we are looking to re-open an indoor recreational facility where many players can meet up and play under the same roof. Will we re-open? Yes When will it be? We don't know yet Will it be different? It most likely will Will it be fun? You bet

Do you miss the people at table tennis??? We now have ZOOM meet ups on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm! We had our first meet up on Monday! It was great to see 15 of you who could make it!... Come and say hello to the other players!! If you want to join, send an email to [email protected] and we’ll put you on the invite list!

This is why the OTTC has the best people! Without hesitation and following our temporary closing, we were offered help by players who strongly believe in us. This motivates us to come back even stronger. ... A million thanks to the players who decided to help us by putting money in their accounts for future purchases or continue their package plans. These are gestures that will help tremendously small businesses just like us.

COVID-19 UPDATE - March 30 The OTTC will remain CLOSED for an undetermined amount of time. As most of you are following the news, it comes with no surprise that we need to stay closed due to the state of emergency in Ontario and Ottawa. ... Gatherings of more than five people are not permitted in Ontario and non-essential business such as the OTTC are required to stay closed. We will inform you when we will open again.

COVID-19 UPDATE - March 17 Please note that following the decision of declaring state of emergency in Ontario by the Ontario Premier, the Ottawa Table Tennis Club will be closed until March 30th, subject to revision/extension. Although we took all health and hygiene measures recommended by health officials such as:... - social distancing (less tables, more distance) - limiting numbers (we limited access to only 12 members) - provide hand sanitizer, soap and cleaning products - strict hygiene guidelines This is now not enough. As little as the risks were, it is now not worth taking any. We need to play a part in the solution rather than find ourselves contributing to the problem, even with all precautions we have taken. We now need to go from near zero risk to no risk at all. I hope everybody understands and will come back... with a smash! (pun DEFINITELY intended ) And remember, no toilet paper is worth fighting over.

COVID-19 UPDATE - March 16 As of today, we will take special measures to comply with health and hygiene recommendations regarding the COVID-19 situation. Until further notice, we remain open during regular hours. We will update you with any changes by email or here.... GROUP COACHING is postponed until March 30th, subject to be revised/extended PRIVATE COACHING is cancelled until March 30th, subject to be revised/extended TOURNAMENTS and NCRTT LEAGUE are postponed until April 5th as per Ontario Table Tennis Association's decision to suspend all activities until April 5th. Seniors 55+ NTOFG program on Thursday is postponed. The last two sessions will be announced later in April. KEEP IN MIND THAT TABLE TENNIS IS NOT ESSENTIAL. If you are sick, please stay home. If you, or someone you've been in contact with, have COVID-19 symptoms such as cough, fever or trouble breathing, even if mild, please stay home. If you have traveled outside the country recently, please stay home. You are not sure? Please stay home. We will not accept any new players. Currently, we have 6 tables and no robot. Please keep your distance of 1 to 2 meters from other players. We will limit the players to 12 at any time. Please call before you come. We will put you in a 90 minute time slot. Wash your hands before coming in and after you leave, and anytime in between. We have hand sanitizer and soap on site. AT ANY TIME : We may be ordered to close at any day, any time. If anyone doesn't follow these guidelines, we will have no choice but to close for the remainder of the day with no compensation/reimbursement for all present. We are counting on everyone's collaboration.