Watch Video of Club, Click here!
Watch another short Club Video HERE!
The Waimea Table Tennis Club is the granddaddy of them all on Hawai'i Island. Started back in 1996 by John Romoa, Jerry Shapiro, & Peter Weinstock, the club had humble beginnings. They organized a small tournament where some players from Hilo came to play; players that started playing at U of H in Hilo. The Waimea Club soon grew with the help of Clyde Young, Yen Wen Fang, along with Tim Woollard, John Buck, and Lesi Sekona. Thanks to all the pioneers that trail blazed the path for table tennis, as we know it, on The Big Island. (PICTURES OF THE PIONEERS)
The Waimea TTC meets every Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-6:30pm. There is no charge to play and we have paddles and balls you can use. We invite players of all skill levels, including real beginners and players of all ages, male or female. We are happy to assist you in any questions you have about the sport of table tennis/ping pong. Come on down and have some fun.
A great video on the beautiful city of Waimea
Call 602-882-1099 for more information or e-mail.
ITTF & USATT Certified Coach Len Winkler trains many players in this great sport.
1/22/2014 4 Beautiful new XIOM Olympic quality tables have arrived and have been assembled. John Romoa, Tim Woollard, & Len Winkler assembled them.
John & Tim try out the new table! (They are even playing better now due to the
improved surface)
Another great group of players
2/27/2013 A great group came to play tonight.....all skill levels. Come on down and have some healthy fun & exercise.
Alex from California visited us recently....We welcome new players at any time....
May 6, 2009, we had the local TV show, Seniors Living in Paradise on hand to film and interview for their show. I took a few pictures of the players and a short video.
Waimea, Hawaii TTC....(L-R) Lesi, Ted, Josh, Doug, Len, John, Tyler
John Romoa, Organizer & Coach
Josh Clark, Former penholder, now shake hand player! Lesi, better known as "THE WALL"
Ted Hon, Attacker with wicked backhand. Doug MacIlroy, strong forehand, bh chopper. Tyler Packett, double winger, lefty.
Nick, newcomer, converted from Soccer!
Patrick
