Since it is readily apparent that congress lacks the ability to pass any meaningful and effective economic stimulus program. ATTC has decided to step up and take on this important task ourselves.

Effective February 1 ATTC will implement its February "Ping-Pong Stimulus program". Key components of the program include. "One Dollar Wednesdays" and "Five Dollar Family Sundays".  Additionally the Alameda TTC Yahoo! group ( http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/alamedatabletennis/ )  contains a coupon for 50% off February monthly membership.

Dave Hanson AlphaPong owner and Alameda TTC partner explained how the program will work. "When Bob comes in on a Wednesday and pays $1 instead of five, that saves $4 that he can then spend into the local economy. So now instead of Bob packing a Bologna sandwich for lunch, he can now visit the Falafel Hut and purchase a falafel roll. Now with the increase in business Mustafa the owner of the Falafel Hut can now expand and hire more local workers who also spend into the economy. Soon Mustafa will be able to expand nation wide and put hundreds of people to work making delicious falafel. We can expect that very soon we will see the economy rebound and a big drop in the unemployment rate. Also since we know that "as California goes, so goes the nation" we can soon expect a tremendous increase in the popularity of Table Tennis nation wide. Since table tennis is a very healthy and enjoyable sport, this could well be just what is needed to save our failing health care system and keep thousands off antidepressants."

When asked for his comments on the new Ping-Pong stimulus program ATTC partner Avishy Schmidt responded, "I like falafel".

For more information visit: www.alamedattc.com

There are a few spots available.  If you would like to sign up, please send request to rr@....

Ping Pong Dojo Sat Point-Handicap League RR Rules:
http://www.pingpongdojo.com/RoundRobins/roundRobins.htm

2009 Season 1 Statistics: http://www.pingpongdojo.com/RoundRobins/2009Season1.htm

Ping Pong Dojo http://www.PingPongDojo.com

Exciting!

Check it out:

http://www.butterflyonline.com/
http://www.butterflyonline.com/2009/09RLRR.asp

Hung-Jen @ Ping Pong Dojo

Hi All,

The link below is an interview with Ariel on KTSF.  Please enjoy!

Dennis Davis
Head Coach
Palo Alto Table Tennis

http://www.ktsf.com/share/news/KTSF_Video_Player.asp?playMode=2&clip=m012309c.fl\
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Have you ever looked at the juniors training and said to yourself,  "You know if I had access to that kind of training I could get good to." Well you are in luck, because starting in February ATTC will begin offering adult tournament training. Training will take place on Wednesdays from 8:30 – 10:00pm. Stop thinking about getting better and "Just do it!"

Also on February 2^nd ATTC will start a new 8-week adult beginner class session. Classes are on Mondays and go from 8:30 pm – 10:00pm.

For more info, or to sign up visit alamedattc.com.

Ping Pong Dojo 1/24 & 1/25 Butterfly Demo Day

                   http://PingPongDojo.com

Paddles:

Shakehand

Timo Boll Blade ALC, T5000, W7,  ZLF  (There will be a CS version for all Timo Boll Blade Series, so penholders can also try them)

Mizutani Jun FL

Penhold (Shakehand player can also try these 2 paddles, since they both have shakehand version)
Timo Boll Spirit CS

Amultart CS 
 

Rubber
Speed P.O.  1.9 mm

Bryce Speed  2.1mm
Bryce Speed FX 2.1mm
Catapult  2.1mm
Cerment 2.1mm
Flarestorm 1.9 mm
Solcion  red 2.1mm
Sriver-G2 FX 2.1mm
Sriver G3 2.1 mm

Tackifire-C  2.1mm

Tenergy 05 2.1mm

All paddles were glued with Free Chack

Fee:

Ping Pong Dojo Elite Member: Free

Ping Pong Dojo Open Play Member: $2 each person

Ping Pong Dojo 1/24 Point-Handicap League RR Participants: $2 each person

Non-Member: $6 each person

1/24 Ping Pong Dojo Sat Point-Handicap League RR Tentative Player List

There are few spots available.  If you would like to join, please send inquiry to rr@...

Please sign up Ping Pong Dojo 1/24 Point-Handicap League RR now.  You can come early this Sat and pay $2 extra to try all new Butterfly Timo Boll blade series, Mizutani Jun, Amultart CS, and Timo Boll Spirit CS. 

Butterfly Demo Day Fees:

Ping Pong Dojo Elite Member: Free

Ping Pong Dojo Open Play Member: $2 each person

Ping Pong Dojo 1/24 Point-Handicap League RR Participants: $2 each person ($4 to join RR)

Non-Member: $6 each person

Flyer: http://www.pingpongdojo.com/PingPongDojoButterflyDemoDay.pdf

Ping Pong Dojo Sat Point-Handicap League RR Rules:
http://www.pingpongdojo.com/RoundRobins/roundRobins.htm

2009 Season 1 Statistics: http://www.pingpongdojo.com/RoundRobins/2009Season1.htm

If you would like to join, please send mail to rr@....

Thanks,
Hung-Jen @ Ping Pong Dojo
 

This week we had 22 participants.  A couple of kids could not join because of the flu.  Flu season is here so please take care of yourself and your families.  We played 53 games this time and 17 out of 53 were won by lower rating players, 32%.  That is very close to last week's result.  Thanks to Robert Palgon, 2008 US National U-1800 Hard Bat Champion & U-2000 Hard Bat Finalist, sharing his experience about our Point-Handicap League RR.  Please click the following link to read http://www.pingpongdojo.com/RoundRobins/roundRobins.htm.

Congratulations to 1/17/09 Ping Pong Dojo Point-Handicap League RR Winners:

Champion: Winston Chen won $13.2 cash prize

Finalist: Amy Zhong won $8.8 cash prize

Current top 3 winning % winners: (to compete season end top 3 winning & trophies, one has to play at least 6 out of total 8 sessions)

1. George Zhao - 80%

2. James Nguyen - 80%

3. JiaQi Zheng  - 78.57%

01/17/09 Result

2009 Season 1 Statistics

Ping Pong Dojo Elite Member: Free
Ping Pong Dojo Open Play Member: $2/person
Ping Pong Dojo 1/24 Point-Handicap League RR Participants: $2/person
Non-Member: $6/person