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Sporting Schools grant applications for Term 4 are now open.
Schools across Australia can now apply for Sporting Schools funding for Term 4, providing an opportunity to bring more students into the game through Table Tennis Australia’s Ping.Pong.Play Teacher-Led program.
Schools can explore a free sample primary school lesson here >>
Designed to make table tennis simple, inclusive and enjoyable to deliver in school environments, Ping.Pong.Play gives teachers the resources, equipment and support they need to confidently introduce students to the sport.
For schools looking to expand their physical activity offering, develop teacher capability and give students a new way to get active, the program provides a practical pathway to get more students playing.
Bring Ping.Pong.Play to your school!
Making table tennis easier for teachers to deliver
One of the challenges of introducing a new sport at school can be having the confidence, knowledge and resources to deliver engaging sessions.
Ping.Pong.Play has been developed with this in mind.
The Teacher-Led program provides schools with access to a comprehensive suite of teaching resources designed to make delivering table tennis straightforward and enjoyable. For a one-off cost of $270, schools receive permanent access to the resource library, giving teachers tools they can continue to use long after their Sporting Schools program has finished.
The resources are designed to help teachers deliver fun and engaging sessions while building their confidence and capability to teach table tennis.
A chance to get even more students playing
To further support schools taking part in the program, schools that register for the Teacher-Led Ping.Pong.Play program during the current Sporting Schools grant round will automatically go into the draw to win a free table tennis equipment package valued at $545.
The additional equipment can help schools expand their table tennis offering and provide even more students with the opportunity to get involved.
Building teacher capability and student confidence
Ping.Pong.Play is designed to support more than just participation. By choosing the Teacher-Led option, schools can use their Sporting Schools grant to:
The program is also designed to cater for different levels of experience, making it suitable for students who may be picking up a bat for the first time as well as those who already enjoy playing.
“The students didn’t want the sessions to end!”
The impact of an engaging school sport experience can extend well beyond learning the fundamentals of a new sport.
A teacher from Cornish College, one of the schools involved in the Ping.Pong.Play pilot program, highlighted the enthusiasm the program generated among students:
“The students didn’t want the sessions to end! It’s been such a fun and inclusive way to get everyone active and working together.”
Click here to watch students from Cornish College taking part in a Ping.Pong.Play session.
For schools, creating these positive first experiences can be an important step in helping students discover activities they enjoy and can continue participating in throughout their lives.
Learn more about Ping.Pong.Play.
What is Sporting Schools?
Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative supporting primary and lower secondary schools to deliver quality sport and physical activity programs.
Through Sporting Schools, eligible schools can access funding to help bring sporting opportunities to students and connect them with different activities in their school and local community.
Ping.Pong.Play offers schools the flexibility to choose between Teacher-Led and Coach-Delivered formats, depending on their needs and the capacity of their school.
The Teacher-Led model provides an opportunity for schools to build capability within their own teaching staff while establishing resources and equipment that can continue to be used into the future.
Apply for Term 4 Sporting Schools funding
Sporting Schools grant applications for Term 4 are now open, but schools will need to act quickly.
Applications close Friday 21 August 2026.
For schools looking for a fun, inclusive and practical way to introduce students to table tennis, Ping.Pong.Play provides the resources and pathway to get started.
APPLY FOR A SPORTING SCHOOLS GRANT
Give your students the opportunity to discover table tennis and find out why Ping.Pong.Play is helping more schools get their students playing, learning and enjoying the game.
This article is contributed by Table Tennis Australia.
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