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Ljutomer 24.-25.10.2016

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0000

Young but Competitive

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0000

To make sure table tennis training doesn't become too "boring", the club management has organised a Top5 competition for the members of the table tennis school as well. Five tournaments will be held, with only each player's three best results counting towards the final standings. Seven young players took part in the first tournament, while several other members of the school were unable to attend due to other commitments. No worries, though, as this "result" won't count towards their final standings!

We have started exercising

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

At the beginning of September, we started a table tennis training programme for people with Parkinson’s disease at **NTK Škofije**.

Training sessions are held at two locations:
- Škofije (Mondays and Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) → 9 participants

- Postojna (Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) → 7 participants

Before starting the programme, all participants underwent assessments of their motor and cognitive abilities.

The research team involved in the BrainSpin project will repeat the same assessments after 3 and 6 months of training. This will enable the researchers to study the effects of table tennis training on the limitations and difficulties associated with Parkinson’s disease.

We recommend reading or listening to the interesting article “One Ball, Two Paddles, Multiple Benefits for the Brain”, written by the head of the BrainSpin project, Prof. Dr. Uroš Marušič. Ena žogica,dva loparja...

We have also started training sessions in Postojna: Table tennis in the Slovenian Littoral – we have started regular training sessions

Final Table Tennis Student Sports Games 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:21:00 +0000

It seems that Aurora Hrovatin’s classmates already knew in advance about their friend’s new success (4th place) ... The management of the NTK Škofije club and her coaches were aware of her abilities, but we did not expect such maturity in her game, patience, and perfect tactics. Incredible!

At the same time, we would all like to thank the headmistress of primary school "dr. Aleš Bebler", Hrvatini Aleksadra Pobega, who made it possible for the supporters to attend, as well as the organizer and chaperone Romina Umer.

Since there was only space for 8 passengers in the van with driver Hrovatin Matjaž, many classmates eager to cheer had to stay “at home,” where they still supported Aurora wholeheartedly. Clearly, they were very successful, as Aurora achieved 4th place overall (missing second place by a very small margin)

The lucky fans who attended truly enjoyed the “adventure”/trip – it was a real pleasure to see their connection and genuine friendship. We had a wonderful time! We could probably have filled an entire bus, but that does not depend on the club, rather on the students themselves. We hope to continue celebrating the achievements of the students of PS "dr. Aleš Bebler" – we believe in them too!

Top-8 U-13, Luče 24.5.2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:18:00 +0000

An old proverb says: "Where the bull goes, the rope follows" — and our Aurora Hrovatin clearly lives by it. Day by day she is improving, gradually gaining competitive experience, while also achieving one success after another.

This Sunday she had to wake up quite early, as she had over two hours of travel ahead to the town of Luče, where the NTZS Top-8 U-13 tournament (boys and girls under 13) was scheduled. Aurora competed in Group C (ranked 17–24), where she bravely faced more experienced opponents. Despite some initial nerves, which she quickly overcame, she started well and maintained solid play throughout all 7 matches. With a positive record (4 wins, 3 losses), she finished 4th in her group of eight, which places her 20th overall in the national rankings.

TT School 2026 – conclusion

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:36:00 +0000

The conclusion of the NT School for the 2025/26 season was a truly memorable experience – cheerful and enthusiastic children aged between eight and twelve, full of positive energy and, above all, a strong desire to win.
All of them showed their progress in the game, while also demonstrating respect for their opponents (fair play). And it seemed that the parents in attendance also enjoyed the cheerful atmosphere.

Here’s how they played by categories: All photos

BrainSpin Training

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:44:00 +0000

Preparations to support patients with Parkinson’s disease – the European BrainSpin project – are in full swing. Organized by Alma Mater University, a 3-day workshop (May 5–7, 2026) was held in Ljubljana to train table tennis coaches to work with patients with Parkinson’s disease. The project leader, Prof. Dr. Uroš Marušič, excellently connected top-level lectures delivered by eminent specialists. In a very relaxed atmosphere, we gained a wealth of knowledge and practical advice, all aimed at providing the best possible support to patients with Parkinson’s disease.

The workshop hosted a large number of participants from Slovenia (Marjan Marušič, Marjan Omerzelj, Jadran Bertok, Peter Gregorič, and Bojan Kreft), Italy (Sonja Milič), Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, and Germany (notably Isabell Mayer). The indomitable Karlheinz Reinfrank also shared his personal experience with the disease.

Following the practical implementation of training exercises (4 groups, each successfully demonstrating 4–6 specific exercises), all participants received a Certificate of Completion for the first part of the training.

Success of the youth team

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Aurora Hrovatin - winner of the regional primary school competition (Gorenjska, Postojna, Nova Gorica, Koper), grades 5–9, in Gorizia on May 6, 2026.

After a slightly slow start (nerves, pressure – or perhaps too much eagerness), she regrouped and began to show the level of play seen in training. With solid serves and quite good returns, she gradually took full control of the match. After her first win (2:1), she relaxed and defeated all the following opponents 2:0, except for the last one (2:1), when she already knew she had qualified for the next stage.

She received great moral support (clearly with positive effect) from her friend and teammate Lejla.

Also in the next round (semifinal), despite being in worse form that day, she managed to qualify for the final, thus placing among the top eight in Slovenia.

In the final (Griže, 25 May 2026) – another success. Despite being among the youngest (and with only one year of training), she competed among the eight best primary school girls from grades 6 to 9 and achieved an excellent 4th place (just 1 point short of a bronze medal).

Final tournament of the PNTL for the 2025/2026 season

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, 25/04/2026, the PNTL final tournament for the 2025/2026 season was held in Lokavec.

The following players performed excellently:

Dušan Paković → 1st place
Daniel Kocjančič → 2nd place

Final match between Škofije players:

PNTL for the 2025/2026 season

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:21:00 +0000

All matches in the PNTL for the 2025/2026 season have been completed

Final standings (11 teams):

Škofije 1 team finished in 1st place: