Guus sent the following message to the players of the first three youth teams:
Subject: 7-9-25: We are about to start with regional training sessions! We will start soon!
Dear youth competition players of teams 1, 2, and 3,
Below you’ll find the message from Paul Oomen, the organizer, and Marc Smith, the trainer.
If you would like to sign up for these training sessions – which have been very successful in the past – please do so using the attached (Excel) registration form.
We kindly ask you to register individually, with a CC to jeugd@ttvamstelveen.nl, since I will be abroad for over two weeks on my well-deserved vacation.
Please do this as soon as possible, because once it’s full, it’s full!
Best regards,
Guus Korper
=== mail by Paul Oomen and Marc Smith ===
Just before the holidays, we sent you a “save the dates” for a new cycle of regional training sessions for 1st & 2nd division youth players. National players or 3rd division players with the potential to play in the 2nd division soon are also very welcome to join this cycle!
We are pleased to send you the schedule and invitations that Mark Smith and I have created for six regional training sessions on Sundays, aligned as closely as possible with the tournament calendar and other relevant information we could find.
The dates:
| Date | Time | Venue | Costn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2025 | 10.30-14.00 | TSTZ Haarlem | € 15 pp |
| 5 Oct 2025 | 10.30-14.00 | TSTZ Haarlem | € 15 pp |
| 23 Nov 2025 | 10.30-14.00 | TSTZ Haarlem | € 15 pp |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 10.30-14.00 | ?? | € 15 pp |
| 8 Mar 2026 | 10.30-14.00 | ?? | € 15 pp |
| 19 Apr 2026 | 10.30-14.00 | ?? | € 15 pp |
Attached you’ll find a registration form. If you’d like to participate, please complete it completely, preferably one form per person, indicating the dates you’d like to register for.
Please respond as soon as possible, as space is limited! It’s possible you don’t want to register for the entire cycle yet. That’s no problem; you can also register later (if there’s still room).
Those who already responded to the save-the-date form don’t need to register again. They’re already on the list (Onne, Pengyu, Penxuan, Jesse).
With your registration confirmation, you’ll also receive an invoice for the participation fee. This fee must be paid before your first training session.
What we offer:
- Intensive 3.5-hour training sessions (with breaks) by premier league player and Ping Pong Alkmaar coach Mark Smith and assistants for a maximum of 20-24 participants at 10-12 tables.
For whom:
- Currently, youth players from the 1st or 2nd division (or those you think have the potential to achieve this in the short term). National youth players are also welcome.
When:
- Generally, on Sundays, about every 6-8 weeks. See the schedule above.
Where:
- The first 3 sessions will again be in Haarlem. This is the most central location, but other venues are welcome! These will be in venues with space for 11-12 tables. For example, at TSTZ Haarlem or Ping Pong Alkmaar, but other venues are also welcome.
Cost:
- €15 per participant/session for 3.5 hours of intensive, high-level training. We may ask participants to register for multiple sessions at once.
Why are we doing this?
- We believe it’s important that talented players can also train with others outside their own club.
What is our plan?
- We would like to establish a schedule for a series, preferably rotating, in North Holland.
Registration & Payment
- After confirmation you’ll receive an invoice.
Questions and information:
- Paul Oomen, Youth Coordinator TSTZ-Haarlem
And of course, we’d love to hear your responses and any additional comments, suggestions, or feedback.
And if you would like to forward this email to (parents of) players, please do. They can also contact us directly.
Sincerely,
Also on behalf of Mark Smith
Paul Oomen
Youth Coordinator TSTZ Haarlem
06 218 66048
