Is this place active now, in Sambag 2, Urgello Cebu City? I mean can I go there 'now' (tomorrow / this weekend) and find players / coaches?
I'm a newbie / intermediate and I'm old but it seems to be open for everyone and not only college players? I played a bit when I was a kid then I haven't touched a racket for 35 years and now I recently started again.
Entrance fee is 60 pesos for non-students if I read correct.
My apology if this place already have a thread but as I understand it the place has a whole forum but not a separate thread. 🙂
https://tabletennis.ph/complete-guide-on-how-to-play-in-metro-cebu-table-tennis-league/
@Inyagan It is the most active club in Metro Cebu. I used to live in that place but now I am based in Lapu-lapu. But I was able to play yesterday.
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You can play there from 9 AM to 9 PM , Monday to Sundays but most people there play 5 PM onwards. Also Saturdays is the busiest day.Â
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There is a little bit volume now because of the Palarong Pambansa and younger demographics.
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60 pesos for non-students - This is correct.
I went to this place today. Would never have found it without my guides. 😀
Unfortunately for me (but good for table tennis as a sport) it was fully occupant with youngsters traning for the Palarong Pambansa.
We talked a bit with the guys there and left for CityMall where there are four tables to lend free of charge, I played against a guy there but just a two sets since it was in a mall. Then we took off for check out IT-park, Mactan Newtown and both Ayala Malls. A good day but not much table tennis.
So struggle continue to find a place where I can train table tennis while here, and preferably near or in City of Naga.
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Just to clarify, are you looking to train players or are you looking for trainers?
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If its the latter, what type of training are you looking for? I can help you connect with trainers in MECTELL.
Hi Roel, I'm just looking for a place near where I stay - Inayagan, City of Naga - where I can play table tennis against others at similar level.
I'm not looking for a trainer and I'm not here to act as a trainer myself. I do have a trainer education and I help out beginners in my home country but here in the Phillipines during my stay here I have no such ambitions.
If it would be easier for me to play against a coach and pay for it I'm willing to do it but it is difficult for me to schedule a time at MECTELL since I'm in City of Naga and the traffic is challenging..
If I go there this week again a on a weekday and a bit earlier would you guess there are possible to play against some players or will it be full whole week?
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Not entirely sure because the last time Cebu held Palarong Pambansa was 1994 and the club has not existed yet. I could only guess that MECTELL will be fully packed for the whole week.Â
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I will be watching some table tennis events in Palarong Pambansa in CTU and if I get the chance I'll go to MECTELL to see how the club's doing . I'll let you know.
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I did not get chance to visit MECTTEL but was able to watch Palarong Pambansa. There were a lot of great games I did not notice the time.
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Enjoy your vacation.
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