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  • A central location with free parking
  • A very bright lighting system throughout the hall
  • A year round comfortable environment to play
  • An excellent wood floor
  • Clean restrooms
  • Vending machines
  • 15 World-class tables
  • Adult league play - on Tuesdays evenings
  • Junior programs and coaching - on Sunday morning
  • A recreational challenge system - using your membership card
  • Free use of Table Tennis robots for training and coaching
  • A membership with a diverse range of skills ranging from beginners to nationally ranked players.
  • Receive free advice - or take lessons - from experienced nationally ranked coaches.
  • Receive free advice for acquiring or upgrading equipment based on style and skill.
  • Participation at regularly scheduled USATT sanctioned tournaments.
  • Eligibility for sponsorships to represent the club at major events.
  • Participate in a well organized and efficiently managed environment since 1960 that is fun for any level of play.


The Club

AGTTA ( Atlanta Georgia Table Tennis Association ) is a public sponsored Table Tennis club located in Atlanta, GA, in the heart of Chastain park. The club was established in 1960, this web site has been live since June, 2002. We have more than 14 tables and 60 players a night with an organized 10 week club league on every Tuesday night. Come out and join us!!!! How do I become an AGTTA member ?

 
 
See some club photos here

 

Youth Program

Program Highlights

  • Every Sunday morning from 8:30am to 10:30am
  • Youth gets to participate in a State Youth League
  • Program fees are $10/month per child, second child is $5.00/month
  • Participated youth is between the ages of 6 and 15 years old

Tuesday Nights - 10 week League Program

Program Highlights
  • Every Tuesday night for 10 weeks
  • Rating fee is $3 per night
  • Participate by using club rating system
  • Play 3 or 4 matches a night with advancement for table winners
  • Trophies awarded to the winners at the end of the league

Thursday Nights - Open Play

  • Free to registered AGTTA members
  • Open play on up to 15 tables

Sundays - Open Play & Adult Coaching

Program Highlights

  • Open play on 10 tables
  • Adult coaching on 5 tables from 11:30-1:00 (contact Stan Talifero for session topics)

Fees

  • $60.00 annual fee per person
  • $80.00 annual family membership
  • $20.00 annual junior membership (under 18 years old)
  • $3.00 per league session (Tuesdays - participation optional) rating fee

How to Join? - Simply fill in this form and just come by the club and talk to a club representative.

 

Regular Play Schedule

  • Tuesday nights at 7:30pm to 10pm
  • Thursday nights at 7:00 pm to 10 pm (March-November, outside of basketball season only)
  • Sunday mornings at 8:30am to 12:30pm ( til noon during December, January, & February )

League Play Schedule

  • Play on Tuesdays, new league every 10 weeks
  • Registration from 7:30pm to 8:15pm (only first 60 registered will play the session)
  • Session Rating Fee is $3.00
  • Tournament begins around 8:30pm
  • Must play 6 out of 10 weeks to qualify for awards.

AGTTA Club Officers

President

Larry Giles

Vice President

Christopher Watson

Secretary

John Karp

Treasurer

Kareem Olugbenga

Tournament Director

Wendell Dillon

League Manager

Ralph Presley

AGTTA Club Coach

Stan Talifero

Floor Manager

Branislav (Branko) Chudy

These coaching contacts are provided as a service to our members.
Contact coaches directly to arrange for lessons.

Coach Ralph "RADAR" Presley
Telephone: # (404) 344-4728 h (404) 346-5891 gym
e-mail address(es): Rampresley@aol.com
Web Site: Ben Hill Recreation Center
Coaching certifications: "CLUB COACH CERTIFICATION"
Player styles: Defensive
Player categories: Competitive
Coaching qualifications: Georgia Games Champions, Georgia Games 8th District Champions, City of Atlanta League Champions, AAU National Semifinal Champions,Coan Park Tournament Champion, Chastain Park Tournament Champion, Ben Hill Tournament Champions, Decatur Open Champion, Augusta Open Tournament Champion

Availability: Monday-Wednesday 4-7pm
Coaching sites: Ben Hill Recreation Center, 2405 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30331 (404) 344-5891
Individual/Group? private lessons available, group training available
Coaching Rates: $30.00 per quarter (includes weight room and exercise room facilities)
Coaching Philosophy: Train hard, play often. Four "A's to life.A=All mighty GOD,Academics,Attitude, Athletic ability (Table tennis)

Yi Zhang
Telephone # : (770)971-3963
e-mail address(es) : yizhang3@hotmail.com
Player styles : Shake-hand loop/attack
Player categories : Senior
Coaching qualifications: city youth champion and second in district in China
Availability : Saturday and sunday, weekday evening possible
Coaching sites : home
Individual/Group? individual or group
Coaching Rates (individual ): $25.00/hour, group: $ 10-15/hour

Michael Lalvani
Website: www.espintech.com
Telephone # : 404-242-7746
e-mail address(es) :michael@espintech.com
Player styles : Defensive and Offensive
Player categories : Competitive
Coaching since: 1997 in New York in my Table Tennis Club.
Availability : Monday Through Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Coaching sites : At my place in Alpharetta.
Individual/Group? individual or group

Bong Geun Kim
Telephone: 678-677-4554
e-mail address: bgkim0127@comcast.net           
Player styles: Can coach all styles
Player categories: will coach all levels
Coaching qualifications - accomplishments as a player: Coaching for 5 years; Have taught kids and adults in private lessons.; 2004-2005 NCTTA Male Player of the Year; 1997 – 1998 Korean National Jr. Team.  Currently gives private lessons to Preston Chin.

Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday evenings, and weekends
Coaching sites: Thursday evenings at Chastain Gym and other evenings at player’s home
Individual/Group? individual or small group of 2 or 3 people
Coaching Rates (individual ):$20.00/hr for individual;  Group --- $10/hr/person for 3 people and $15/hr/person for 2 people

Stan Talifero
e-mail address: stan_tali@yahoo.com
Location : Chastain, MJCC or my residence Union Point (80 min. from MJCC)
Days : Sundays
Times : 8:30 am- 9:30am 11:30-1:30 at Chastain and 1:30-6:00 at MJCC
Cost : $25 per hour $20 per hour my residence
Coaching History : 20 years experience from beginner- 2000
Contact : Stan Talifero 313-550-5651

 


 
   
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