Frequently Asked Questions

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In the early days, the names "ping pong" and "table tennis" were used interchangeably.  In 1901, Hamley Brothers (UK) registered the trademark "ping pong" and shortly afterwards became "jointly concerned" with J. Jaques & Son.  Subsequently, J. Jaques & Son sold the rights to the "ping pong" trademark to Parker Brothers in the US.  In the 1920s, Parker Brothers enforced its "ping pong" trademark, making various associations change their names from ping pong to table tennis.  [FYI - Escalade Sports now owns the trademark "ping pong".]  

Common usage today refers to "ping pong" as recreational but serious players call it "table tennis" which is the official name of the sport.

Currently there are only two table tennis clubs within 50 miles of Ocean City, Maryland. 

• Ocean Pines Community Center - 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.     (410) 641-7052. From September to June, the hours are M-W-F from noon to 2pm. During the summer, they play M-W-F from 6-8pm.  Press the Ocean Pines button on the homepage to link to their Facebook page.
• Southern Delaware Table Tennis Club - 604 N. Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963.     (302) 745-2556. Open for play Tuesday and Thursday from 7-10pm and on Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Press the Milford button on the home page to link to their Facebook page.

There are many articles on the internet about the health benefits of table tennis.  For a quick starter, click on https://www.ttnsw.org.au/activities/the-health-benefits-of-table-tennis/.  

Check out the video by Daniel Amen, M.D., clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and brain imaging expert.  Click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_ITYB0GFlQ

Started playing table tennis in college at 17 years old.  In the 60 years since then, played on and off for a total of 45 years.  After age 40 started playing senior table tennis events and began playing international tournaments in 2006 in the Over 60 age category.

USATT Certified Umpire (club level) since 1982 and USATT Certified Coach (club level) since 1990.

USATT rating over 2000 for at least 20 years.

Brief Highlights:

1. 1970s - Treasurer Long Island Table Tennis Association and President Finley Table Tennis Club.
2. 1984 - Official at 1984 Paralympic Summer Games. Umpired Cerebral Palsy, Amputee, and Wheelchair events.
3. 1987 - Long Island Closed - Men's Singles 2nd Place
4. 1989 - Long Island Championship - Men's Singles Winner
5. 2005 - U.S. Open - Over 40 Doubles Champion
6. 2005 - U.S. Open - Over 50 Doubles Champion
7. 2006 - Ranked #5 in USA for Over 60 Men
8. 2012 - Westchester Over 40 Winner
9. 2012/2013 - Westchester Over 60 Winner (6 times)
10. 2024 - USATT Northeast Championship - Men's 65+ Singles Winner
11. 2024 - Maryland Senior Olympics - Men's Singles 75-79 Gold Medal, Men's Doubles 75-79 Gold Medal, Mixed Doubles 70-74 Silver Medal

International Experience:

1. 2006 - World Veterans - Bremen, Germany
2. 2010 - World Veterans - Hohhot, China
3. 2010 - Australian Veterans - Melbourne, Victoria - Bronze Over 60 Men's Singles
4. 2011 - 17th International Veterans - Antalya, Turkey - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
5. 2012 - World Veterans - Stockholm, Sweden
6. 2012 - Australian Veterans - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Bronze Over 60 Men's Doubles
7. 2013 - Australian Veterans - Darwin, Northern Territory - Bronze Over 65 Men's Doubles
8. 2014 - World Veterans - Auckland, New Zealand
9. 2014 - 20th International Veterans - Antalya, Turkey
10. 2015 - Australian Veterans - Caloundra, Queensland - Silver Over 60 Men's Doubles
11. 2016 - World Veterans - Alicante, Spain
12. 2016 - Australian Veterans - Sydney, New South Wales - Bronze Over 70 Men's Teams and Bronze Over 70 Men's Singles
13. 2017 - Australian Veterans - Mandurah, Western Australia - Bronze Over 70 Mixed Doubles
14. 2018 - World Veterans - Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Over 300 trophies, medals, and awards in total.