The UK School Games has come to Bristol and Bath for 2008 and promises to be one of the best multi sport events for young people the UK has ever seen. Over 1500 athletes will take part in 9 sports, with an anticipated 10,000 plus spectators watching the event over the four days. Helping to run the event are over 900 volunteers and officials.

 

The Table Tennis event will take place in the excellent facilities provided at Bath University Sports Training Village, with 12 courts in use throughout the competition.

 

Table Tennis has five regional teams from England competing against teams from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are also players competing in wheelchair, standing and for the first time learning disability events.

 

A total of 82 players will take part in both the team and individual competitions over the three days. To see a full list of the players selected click here.

 

For the first time there is an opportunity for parents to attend the opening ceremony. Tickets are available from www.theticketfactory.co.uk for just £5.

 

For your opportunity to come down and support, and maybe even see a future Olympic athlete in action, please call the ticket hotline number 0844 581 0785 or go to the ticket web-site. Tickets are priced between £3 and £5 dependent on the session you are attending.

 

To see how the players are doing, keep an eye on the UK School Games website where results will be published throughout the event: www.ukschoolgames.com