::: Mission
The Princeton University Table Tennis Club encourages players of all skill levels to come and play at practices in a casual environment where they can have fun and improve their skills.
The Club's mission is:
- to promote table tennis as a serious and exciting sport;
- to create an environment where players of all skill levels can participate;
- to provide support and practice opportunities for Princeton's collegiate table tennis team.
The Club meets three times a week in the Group Fitness Room of Dillon Gymnasium. If you have not played in the Club before, simply show up at practice (PUID required for gym access). We have paddles available in case you do not have your own.
If you have any questions/comments or want to be added to our mailing list, please e-mail us at puttc@princeton.edu.
::: Practice schedule
The Group Fitness Room in Dillon Gym is located up the stairs to the right upon entering the main court area. You can reach the room by calling (609) 258-3529. Please use this number only during the listed practice times.
Practice times for spring 2011 are as follows:
Friday
Sunday
8 PM - 11 PM
5 PM - 7 PM
::: Membership fees
Membership dues for 2010-2011 are as follows:
Faculty and staff
$20/year ($15/semester)
You can play up to three times for free before deciding to become a member of the Club. Payment can be made in person at practice, using cash or check, preferably cash.
::: Dillon Gym access for community members
Dillon Gym policy requires that all visitors not affiliated with Princeton University either purchase a yearly facility pass or pay a $10 guest fee at the front desk in order to use the gym facilities. Guests need to be signed in by a club member. Please refer to the Campus Recreation webpage for more information. First-time visitors should also contact puttc@princeton.edu.
::: Activities
We usually use up to six tables at practices. A table tennis robot (Newgy Robo-Pong 2040) is available as well, and can be used to improve your game. Please note that it will not be used on crowded days.
Our Club currently runs a ladder, which allows all members to compete against one another in a friendly ranking system. We might occasionally give rewards to well-performing players.
PUTTC generally hosts one NCTTA meet as well as a major tournament every season. The Club recently ran three of its own Open tournaments, and also hosted the 2005 and 2006 Garden State Open.
As a member of the Mid-Atlantic Division of the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association, we compete against other schools in the region at least twice a year. You can find out more information about Princeton's NCTTA team in the appropriate section of the website. While all students may try out for the team, the caliber of competition is currently very high. Besides official NCTTA competition, we will try to participate in friendly, informal meets with other schools in order to give all interested students an opportunity to compete.
The Club currently also offers free coaching to students. In order to be eligible for coaching, you must be a member of the Club, and must show up to practice at least on a semi-regular basis.
::: Note for prospective students
Princeton University does not give scholarships for table tennis or any other sport. However, Princeton recognizes and supports athletic accomplishments and welcomes student-athletes with excellent academic qualifications. For information on undergraduate and graduate admissions, please refer to the University's Admission & Aid website. For questions pertaining specifically to table tennis at Princeton, feel free to contact puttc@princeton.edu.