"THE DREAM STARTS HERE"

If your child is born in 2010 or later, sign up now. They will improve their game, learn from TTA National Coaches and have a chance to qualify for the 2022 National Hopes Squad. 

Combined with the National Identification Program, managed by TTA National Performance Pathways Team and Coaches including John Murphy, Eva Jeler, Simon Gerada, Hongbo Liang and Franck Roguiez. The program is aimed at identifiying athletes with potential to progress through the Table Tennis Tennis Australia Pathway from Identified Athletes to National Squad or Podium Potential at the Highest Level. 

The National Identification program aims to

• review every individual athlete’s progression against the TTA HP Podium Profile 
• create individual athlete and S&T program plans
• provide opportunity for all athletes to become categorised in the Table Tennis Australia squad matrix
• Guest appearances from National Team players, including acting as training partners.

Given the critical importance of the core skills required for performance, this program will provide the required skills that are coached to athletes across the pathway. Expert coaches will lead the process through their experiences in the sport. 

Skill acquisition specialist will provide an expert viewpoint about skill learning and teaching methods in group format to later provide individually along the pathway.

The cost to attend the National Identification Program is a fee of $435 per player EARLY BIRD, closing 10 December 2021or $485 standard fee closing 30 December. Included in the camp are:

• 4-day training camp with National Team coaches.
• 12 training sessions total, including testing, planning and monitoiring program. 
• Individual athlete review and progression model against the TTA HP Podium Profile 
• create individual athlete program plan

SCHEDULE AND ELIGIBILITY:

• Monday 03 January Training Camp – Day 1
• Tuesday 04 January Training Camp – Day 2
• Wednesday 05 January Training Camp – Day 3
• Thursday 06 January Training Camp - Day 4
• Friday 07 January Competition – State Hopes Challenge and State Mini Hopes Challenge

Please note players are required to participate at the State Hopes Week to be eligible to compete and participate in the National Hopes Week. TTA may assist, waive or include any athlete in its absolute discretion.