Here's how to play table tennis in Sheffield for free

Once restrictions are lifted, anybody who loves table tennis or just wants to try new ways of being active can access ping pong equipment at indoor and outdoor locations across the city.

Table Tennis England says it is committed to helping everyone lead a balanced lifestyle and enjoy the benefits of social or competitive sport with its Ping! project.

A list of places to play, news and events are available on the website, www.pingengland.co.uk/sheffield.

Although not currently in use, tables and accessories are available to play on outdoors at Sheffield railway station, Tudor Square and Sheffield Cathedral, and also indoors at Island Café in Kelham Island, Hillsborough Leisure Centre, the Albert Table Tennis Centre at Darnall Baptist Church and Vulcan Table Tennis Club in Loxley.

Playing at a Ping! registered location is free but terms and times of use may differ so anyone wishing to play should always check in advance.

Coun Mary Lea, Sheffield City Council cabinet member for culture, parks and leisure, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Table Tennis England to bring this national initiative to the city.

"Ping! provides yet more opportunities for people in Sheffield to enjoy healthy activities for free.

"Through partnerships like this we are making sport more accessible to everyone, investing in the wellbeing of our residents and trying to address health inequalities across our communities.

“Just 10 minutes of physical activity can improve our mood and we know this has been a huge positive factor for many during the pandemic.”

Colin Eley, partnerships manager at Table Tennis England, said: “The flexible nature of the sport means we can look forward to creating a wide range of different ways to play, whether competitively or socially, for people from all walks of life.

"Sharing the same passion, we’re excited to be working closely with Move More Sheffield to take ping pong to the people of Sheffield!”

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