JUNIORS and SCHOOLS
Overview of junior programs
Juniors: MFTTA sees Juniors as the lifeblood and future of the sport. As such the club devotes extensive resources to create opportunities for juniors to play table tennis. The starting point is usually Spinneroos (see the Spinneroos page) or Friday juniors which begins at 4:30pm and at 6pm during school terms. This program has fun activities, games, competitions and coaching. This is so popular that often the entire family ends up joining the club to play socially and/or in competition or handicap competition. There are development pathways for all Juniors who can progress through coaching and training and learn new skills and develop their potential. Many have gone on to win trophies (available at all standards), and to represent the club, Victoria and Australia. Most of all the focus is on fun and enjoyment.
Schools: MFTTA also works closely with schools to provide an introduction to table tennis for primary and secondary school aged children. We are part of the Table Tennis Australia highly successful Spinneroos program which runs each school term (see below). Schools are warmly invited to contact us if you would like to play at our stadium or have us visit and provide coaching programs.
See the corresponding sections below for ALL dates and times of our Junior programs.
Please see the Spinneroos page for dates and times.
Junior programs
Mornington Junior Night
Mornington Junior Night
Mornington Junior Night
Friday night is Junior night!
Friday evenings at Mornington are solely dedicated to our junior players. Develop new skills and make new friends in a fun and social environment. We also run our Junior Lightning League during the last 30 minutes of the night.
When:
Friday evenings
6pm to 7:30pm weekly during school terms.
Cost:
First session is FREE!
$7 per session
Please note that the 3rd visit requires a Social Membership at $55 per calendar year.
Where:
Civic Recreation Reserve
350 Dunns Road, Mornington 3931.
Frankston Junior Night
Mornington Junior Night
Mornington Junior Night
We're bringing our Junior program to Frankston on Monday evenings!
Starting on the 1st of May, MFTTA will be running a Junior night at the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre. With a coach on hand, this is a great way to introduce your kids to table tennis.
When:
Starting on Monday 1st of May, 2023.
5pm to 6:30pm weekly during school terms.
Cost:
First session is FREE!
$7 per session
Please note that the 3rd visit requires a Social Membership at $55 per calendar year.
Where:
Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre
55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South 3199.
Junior Lightning League
Junior Lightning League
Junior Lightning League
Junior Lightning League runs Friday evenings 7pm to 7:30pm as last part of Friday Juniors.
School activities
Junior Lightning League
Junior Lightning League
Local schools: MFTTA runs regular coaching sessions and programs at local schools. Contact us for more information or if your school would like us to visit.
Get Active Kids Voucher Program
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open!
We are pleased to let you know that we are a Get Active Kids Voucher Program activity provider and Round 6 is now open!
If your family or child has a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, you may be eligible for up to $200 to put towards the cost of your child’s registration and membership fees at MFTTA.
Important Dates:
- 21 February to 10 May 2023: Round open for parents, carers or guardians to apply for a Voucher or Reimbursement
- 28 November 2022 to 10 May 2023: Period families can seek a reimbursement for eligible expenditure
- 21 May 2023: Last day for vouchers to be presented to activity providers
- 21 February – 7 June 2023: Portal open for activity providers to redeem vouchers.
Apply now at www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers to have your voucher emailed to you. Let us know your voucher code when you pay your fees and we will take up to $200 off the registration and membership fee (as well as any included uniforms and/or equipment).
Tip: Be sure to select us as your activity provider. We are listed as Mornington Peninsula & Frankston City Table Tennis Association and our Get Active Kids Voucher Program number is 3294544.
If you have already paid for your child’s activity, you can apply for a reimbursement. You can only apply for either one voucher or a reimbursement for each child in Round 6.
Special consideration also applies for children residing in care services as well as temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants or international students.
To find out if you are eligible, how to apply, what costs are covered and more, visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
MFTTA is a Child Safe Child Friendly Organisation and as such we have a zero tolerance of child abuse. Our sport promotes the safety of all children and we are inclusive of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with a disability and we promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and young people. Our commitment is reflected in the Child Safe Standards which under Victorian law we adhere to, to ensure that all children are safe and happy in our sport.
