Useful Info and FAQs

as at 26 May 2025

General Information

• The Weston TT Community (WTTC) welcomes new members, but please don't just turn up at Broadoak Academy, and instead use the Contact us or Register buttons below.  

• We advertise sessions by invitation using Spond, so if you are interested in playing, please use the Contact button below to register your interest and we will get back to you promptly.

• The WTTC's motto is "Thrive Together".

• The club can be contacted at info@wttc.uk.

Website

• The WTTC website is the primary place for most interactions.

• Members should explore the website to become familiar with its information and functions.

• The website address is https://sites.google.com/wttc.uk/together

Spond

• WTTC uses Spond software to manage the club, memberships, sessions, and events.

• Spond is recommended for all members to download and use.

• Spond is used to accept invitations to sessions, competitions, and events.

• The software is free and available for PC/Mac, Android, and iOS.

• More information can be found at https://www.spond.com.

TTE Sport80 System

• The Table Tennis England (TTE) Sport80 system is used to manage TTE Memberships, Clubs, Leagues, and Websites.

• Members can manage their TTE membership through the 'Manage Membership' tab on the main TTE website.

• New members will receive a notification from TTE via email after being registered.

• Registration for the system can be completed using the email and date of birth provided during the application.

• The Sport80 system can be used to book TTE coaching or officiating courses and check membership details, results, and rankings.

• The Sport80 system may not be of much use to new members initially unless they are running a club or need to use the specific functions.

WhatsApp

• WTTC uses WhatsApp for short-term exchanges of information.

• Routine communication is done via email and the Spond app.

• New members are automatically added to the WTTC WhatsApp Message Group, but they can leave if they want.

• Being part of the WhatsApp group means members will receive notifications of time-sensitive information like last-minute cancellations.

Payments

• WTTC is a cashless organisation.

• Lloyds Business Banking software generates invoices for payments.

• Invoices are delivered to the registered email address.

• Payments are made by BACS via online banking.

• The invoice number is used as the reference.

• Help for payment problems is available at help@wttc.uk.

FAQ Questions and Answers

• Q: What is the Weston Table Tennis Community?

  • A: The Weston Table Tennis Community (WTTC) is a club that welcomes new members and operates with the motto "Thrive Together".

• Q: Where can I find information about the club?

  • A: The primary place for information is the WTTC website.

• Q: How does WTTC manage its club activities?

  • A: WTTC uses Spond software to manage the club, membership, sessions, and events.

• Q: Where can I download the Spond app?

  • A: Spond is available for PC/Mac, Android, and iOS. More information can be found at https://www.spond.com.

• Q: How do I accept invitations to sessions and events?

  • A: You should use the Spond app to accept invitations to sessions, competitions, and other events.

• Q: How do I manage my TTE membership?

  • A: You can manage your TTE membership via the 'Manage Membership' tab on the main TTE website, and by completing registration for the Sport80 system using the email address and date of birth you provided when applying for membership.

• Q: What is the TTE Sport80 System?

  • A: It is a system provided by Table Tennis England (TTE) to manage TTE Memberships, Clubs, Leagues, and Websites.

• Q: How will I receive notifications from the club?

  • A: WTTC uses WhatsApp for short-term updates, email and the Spond app for routine communications.

• Q: Will I automatically be added to the WhatsApp group?

  • A: Yes, new members are added to the WTTC WhatsApp Message Group automatically.

• Q: Can I leave the WhatsApp group?

  • A: Yes, you are free to leave the group at any time.

• Q: How do I make payments to the club?

  • A: WTTC is cashless, payments are made via BACS using the invoice information provided to your registered email address.  Bank details are on the invoice.  The invoice number is used as the reference number.

• Q: What should I use as a reference when making a payment?

  • A: The Invoice Number at the top right hand corner of the invoice should be used as the payment reference.

• Q: Who can I contact if I have problems with payments?

  • A: You can contact help@wttc.uk.

• Q: Who can I contact if I have other questions?

  • A: You can contact info@wttc.uk.

• Q: Where does WTTC Play?

  • A: WTTC plays at the Broadoak Academy Sports Hall, Weston Super Mare.

• Q: When are the sessions?

  • A: Sessions are scheduled for Thursdays (1900-2100) and Saturdays (1000-1200).  Always check the website for confirmation, as sometimes halls and timings can change, especially when Exams are scheduled.

• Q: How much does it cost?

  • A: WTTC has two membership schemes, each with their own payment profile.  Guest members pay a flat £10 for adults and £5 for Juniors (14-18).  Annual Subscription Members pay an annual subscription fee of £60 for the year (pro-rata) and £5 per session for Adults and £3 for Juniors.  Under 14s can play free of charge but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

• Q: Do you have competitive Table Tennis?

  • A: WTTC runs a weekly handicapped Monthly Medal competition, where players are randomly drawn into groups of 3 or 4 players, and then everyone in that group plays everyone else.  The results accumulate across the month, and the player with the best Game Difference is deemed the winner.  All winners of the Monthly Medal go through to a Champion of Champions competition at the end of the season.