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Getting Ready For Tournament Action

Medal winners from 2023 Paradise Open with NLTTA President Barry Hicks

The first NLTTA tournament of the season is fast approaching with the Western Open, set for October 19th in Trout River at Jakeman All-Grade School. The registration deadline of October 11th is fast approaching so head on over to the Registration Portal to get in on the action.


Just two weeks later the action shifts to the East coast with the Paradise Open set for November 2 at the Rotary Paradise Youth and Community Centre. Stayed tuned for information on registration details for the Paradise Open.


Oct. 19. 2024

Western Open

Trout River, NL

Nov. 2, 2024

Paradise Open

Paradise, NL

Mar. 29, 2025

NL Closed

Paradise, NL


Junior Development Training Clinics


On the West coast Jeremy Lehr, the junior head coach for the province, will be offering free training clinics on select Saturdays and/or Sundays for the remainder of the school year up until the end of June. Training clinics will be hosted at Jakeman All Grade School in Trout River.​


To be eligible to join you must be born between 2008-2015 (inclusive). Sessions would run for 4-6 hours on a Saturday/Sunday and have a nutrition break for 30-60 minutes half way through each session.


If you are interested in joining some of these training sessions or have any questions, please reach out to Jeremy Lehr via email at jnlehr@mun.ca ​




Meanwhile in the St. John's/Metro area Divine Aseo, Peter Quinlan and Jaiqi Mu run clinics on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Jaiqi runs the training session on Monday evenings(7:00-10:30 pm) at the Paradise Table Tennis Club and on Thursday Divine leads the training session at the MUN Fieldhouse. While on Saturdays, Peter and Divine run the sessions at the MUN Fieldhouse. The trio of coaches are looking for more players interested in joining the current group of players, so if you are interested, know someone who is or just need some more info please contact Divine Aseo at aseo.d2006@yahoo.com


These are tremendous opportunities for all junior players and is an excellent time to start preparing for the upcoming NLTTA tournaments and the 2027 Canada Winter Games.


Female Coach Mentorship Program


Table Tennis Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of a Female Coach Mentorship program, aimed at enhancing the skills of female coaches and preparing them for the upcoming 2027 Canada Games. This initiative spans three years and will select and support six exceptional coaches from various regions across Canada, providing them with valuable resources, mentorship opportunities, and a pathway to professional development.


Divine Aseo coaching junior players summer 2024.

The mentorship program, which started in July 2024 and runs until March 2027, offers a unique opportunity for female coaches to elevate their coaching abilities and contribute to the growth of Table Tennis in Canada. With a focus on nationwide coverage, Table Tennis Canada identified six regions where efforts will be concentrated: British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies, Northern Canada, and Atlantic Provinces.




The NLTTA is pleased to announce that Divine Aseo has been selected as the coach from the Atlantic provinces in the mentorship program.


In a press release from Table Tennis Canada:


Table Tennis Canada is thrilled to showcase the list of coaches selected and announced in July for our innovative Female Coach Mentorship Program! Over the next three years, these six exceptional coaches from diverse regions will be provided with the resources they need to excel at the 2027 Canada Games. This initiative is an important step towards promoting female leadership in sport, and we are pleased to support these extraordinary women on their journey to greater heights!


In celebration of National Coaches Week, we want to shine a spotlight on these incredible female coaches. Your dedication and passion inspires us all, and we look forward to seeing what you can do in the future. Together, we are breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of female athletes and coaches.


Divine Aseo, Atlantic Provinces

Rose Huang, British Columbia

Aki Iwase, Northern Canada

Iryna Shevchenko, Ontario

Phuong Nguyen, Prairies

Maria Bagirova, Quebec


“I cannot overstate how happy I am to know that the timeless principles I have to share are as relevant and appreciated today as ever. And for that, I am grateful to all of you.” – Mariann Domonkos, Mentor.


Divine, in a statement for the Table Tennis Canada press release indicated:


I would like to expand the table tennis community with female coaches and give athletes a diverse perspective on the sport. – Divine Aseo, NL


The NLTTA would like to congratulate her on being selected and wish her the best of luck on her coaching journey.


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Thanks, stay tuned and look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming NLTTA tournaments.

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