Frequently Asked Questions

Check the Calendar before coming. Open a calendar entry for the time and location. The club is closed during blank time slots or those marked NO PLAY.

Yes. Drop-in play costs $10 and is available during scheduled sessions when there is space. Tables are first come, first served. During busy sessions, we may ask you to share a table.

Yes. You’ll find players of all skill levels, from casual to competitive, and it’s common to switch partners during a session. Feel free to ask someone for a game. If you’re new to the club, one of our managers can help you get started.

We set up 28 tables at the Saville Centre and 11 at Rundle Park. Sessions often fill up, so we recommend arriving early.

Members can join the Friday Night League at no extra cost, with four competitive matches against different players each night. See the Table System Rules for details.

Adults (18–59) $200/year · Seniors (60+) $165/year · Juniors (under 18) $150/year

Memberships run for one year from the approval date. We offer annual memberships only. See the Membership Application to apply.

Yes. Contact the Secretary to cancel at any time. Refunds are unavailable more than 30 days after your membership was approved.

Yes. Coaching is available to members for an additional fee. Demand is high and the waitlist is long.

Bring comfortable athletic clothing, clean non-marking rubber-soled gym shoes, your own racquet, and a ball. To protect the hardwood floors, wear indoor shoes in the playing areas.

Ask an experienced coach what suits your level and playing style. YouTube has equipment guides, and REVSPIN lists equipment reviews and ratings.

Online retailers that sell competition-quality equipment include Paddle Palace, Megaspin, Tabletennis11, My Table Tennis Club, and PingPongDepot.

Both names refer to the same game, and “ping pong” was originally a trademarked term. Today, “table tennis” usually refers to the sport governed by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), while “ping pong” is often used for casual play.

The Edmonton Table Tennis Club was established in 1935 and is one of Canada’s longest-running table tennis clubs. We are a nonprofit society run entirely by volunteers. Explore our history in From the Archives.

We welcome players of all ages, genders, and skill levels. Our members come from over 40 countries, range in age from 8 to 89, and include complete beginners and international-level competitors.