Registrations are now open for the first-ever girls-only pilot of the Cadet British Clubs League, which will see up to 102 teams compete on three dates later this season.
The confirmed core performance dates, all in 2026, are:
- Sunday May 10
- Sunday June 14
- Sunday July 12
The host locations are:
- Greenhouse Sports – Central London (expected capacity of 36 teams)
- Draycott and Long Eaton TTC – Midlands (Derbyshire) (16 teams)
- Ormesby TTC – North East (18 teams)
- Waterside TTC, Southampton – South (20 teams)
In addition, Worthing TTC in Sussex will play host to 12 teams, subject to the entry number at the venue and provided the minimum number of entries are received at Greenhouse and Waterside.
Teams consist of 2, 3 or 4 players. Online entry, player registration and payment are now open. The deadline for participation, registration and payment is Monday, March 2, 2026 and location team assignments will be completed by March 31. Designated officials of clubs affiliated with TTE can do this click here enter.
CadetBCL is intended for grassroots players, so entry includes all girls who have already played mixed-gender Cadet and/or JuniorBCL this season, but excludes anyone who has played at U15 level or in the top half of U13 level this season or was invited to play in the National Series.
The pilot project came about after consultation with members revealed that there was a need for a girls-only competition at that level.
Creating more opportunities for girls to play at a primary level supports our vision Table tennis United strategy and our Level the table diversity and inclusion strategy, which aims to increase the number of women and girls participating in table tennis.
The need for a girls-only league also reflects previous understanding that girls often prefer to play in an all-women’s environment and that a co-ed environment can be a barrier to participation.
Data analysis confirms that there are enough female players of the right age and level to make the league viable. If the pilot is successful, the event will be considered a full-time addition to the program from the 2026/27 season.
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