Manly West Hits The Courts

Students from Manly West State School are hitting the courts weekly with a new table tennis program.

As part of the federally funded Sporting Schools program the children are visiting Wynnum Table Tennis Association for on-court Term 2 sessions.

Association Coaching Director Franck Roguiez has been delivering a fun and interactive Tops program which he hopes encourages children into regular participation in table tennis.

Roguiez is a highly experienced junior coach who hails from the Levallois club in France.

As a Sporting Schools coach, Roguiez relishes the opportunity to engage with local schools and showcase table tennis.

“It’s a great opportunity for the Manly West State School kids to get to play on quality tables at a purpose built venue”, Roguiez said.

“Last year I had conducted a program at the school and the response from Manly West was outstanding”.

“At the completion of this term’s program I will be encouraging the youngsters to attend our Saturday beginners program”.

Monique, a Year 6 student from Manly West State School, was excited to be part of the weekly visits to the club.

“Franck taught us so much this term. I learnt a lot and enjoyed it too”, Monique said.

Roguiez has also delivered introductory table tennis programs at Hilliard State School and Manly State School as part of Sporting Schools.

For more information about Wynnum Table Tennis Association programs please phone 0426 275 807.