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RITTA operates one of the oldest Table Tennis groups in New England. There has been a RITTA club in existence since 1945. The original club was in Providence. In the 70s, the club moved to Warwick. In the 80s, the present club in Manville was opened. In the 90s a satellite club was opened in East Greenwich.

 
 

R.I. TABLE TENNIS

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - The club is now selling Friendship, LKT, and Gambler equipment on-site.

CLUB SCHEDULE (January 2009 to June 1, 2009):

Monday - 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM ('A' League) $7
Tuesday - 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM ('B' League) $6
Wednesday - 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Informal Coaching/Open Play) $6
Thursday - 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Open Practice) $6
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed

*Players are welcome on any day. However, if you are new to the sport, we recommend your first visit be on a Thursday or Saturday.

*League participants must be present at 7:15 or must call by 7:10 in order to participate (phone 401 769 6666)

*Senior's League: Tuesday mornings at 9am - (contact Don Laroche for start dates 401-766-1462)

RITTA News

 

JUNIOR WEDNESDAYS (Feb-May 09)- Steve has been working with a group of Juniors on Wednesdays. Nam has been running a lesson for one advanced junior at the same time. Open play begins at 7p, but two tables will be reserved for junior play. Informal coaching is available for all levels of play as coaches are available (COACHES: Steve Hopkins, Nam Trinh, Patrick Tay)

   
  March/2009 - Brown University (coached by Steve Hopkins) won the New England region in the NCTTA tournament and has advanced to the National Finals to be held in Illinois in early April.
   

 

January/2009 - Juan Villa will be visiting Rhode Island for several weeks and plans to be at the club. Juan won the Pan Am Junior event (making him the top ranked Junior in North and South America) and plays for the Dominican Republic's National Team.

 

 

The club is selling Friendship, LKT, and Gampler equipment. Talk to Steve or Chuck about paddles, rubber sheets, cases, and (practice) balls. Rubber sheets are $12 each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Club Phone: 401 769 6666 Club Email: contact@ritta.org
 

Board of Directors: Chuck Cavicchio (President), Steve Hopkins and Manny SIlva