QLD Hopes Pathway

 

The International Table Tennis Federation drives a worldwide Hopes Program aimed at providing young players the opportunity to train and compete with their peers. The process starts at national level with a training camp and tournament run early in the year. Players can then be selected to follow the program at continental level and then at world level. 

By providing junior players with an engaging experience early in their table tennis journey, we believe will raise the participation and performance level of Queensland representative players in the future.

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What is the QLD Hopes Regional Qualifiers?

The Hopes Junior Pathways Training Camps are the pathway for aspiring junior players (aged 12 and under) to be exposed to a level of training to prepare them for competition level participation at regional, state and national level.

Identified Players from each regional event will be invited to attend the State Hopes Training Camp on 18-19 January 2025 to be held at South Pine Sports Centre, Moreton Bay.

Who can attend the Regional Qualifiers?

  • Open to players born in 2014 or later (for Hopes training and competition)
  • Must be able to use basic technique
  • Required playing volume at least once a week
  • Players with Social membership are welcome, however must upgrade to a Concession or Level 2 membership to attend the State Final

What costs are associated with the Regional Qualifiers?

  • No cost to participants to attend regional training camps (subsidised by TTQ)
  • Participants are responsible for own travel/accommodation costs.
  • Players invited to attend the QLD Hopes State Training Camp in January 2026, will pay an equal share inclusive of the cost of regional players for travel and accommodation to the host venue. 

Regional Qualifers Calendar

Date 

Location

Registrations

Saturday 15 November

Rockhampton Table Tennis Association

 REGISTER HERE

Saturday 15 November

Bundaberg Table Tennis Club

 REGISTER HERE

Saturday 6 December

Townsville Table Tennis Association

 REGISTER HERE

Sunday 7th December

Gold Coast Table Tennis Association

 REGISTER HERE

2026 QLD Hopes State Final

Date

Venue

Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 January 2026

South Pine Indoor Sports Centre

Who is eligible for the State Final?

Attendance at the QLD Hopes State Final is strictly by invitation only

Players will be selected from the Regional Qualifying events and invited to the State Final. 

Age eligible members of the 2025 QLD Hopes Squad are also automatically invited to the State Final.

Athlete Benefits

  • Work with State Coaches
  • Access to additional High Performance Education Resources
  • Train with and compete against the best young talent in Queensland 
  • TTQ National Hopes Tour Scholarship for TOP 3 players

What costs are associated with the Regional Qualifiers?

All camp participants are subject to a camp cost of $50 each + an equal share of an equalisation fee. This fee allows equal opportunity for players in regional and remote areas to attend the Queensland Hopes State Final in SEQ and covers travel and accomodation costs for these players.

The equalisation fee will be calculated once registrations close and invoices will be sent following the training camp.

High-Energy Events. High-Performance Pathways. Future Champions.

Location

Date

Venue

Entry Form

Canberra, ACT

15 – 19 Dec 2025

Australian Institute of Sport

Registration link

Perth, WA

19 – 23 Jan 2026

TBC

Registration link

Traralgon, VIC

13 – 17 April 2026

Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium

Registration link

 

For more information visit the Table Tennis Australia event page!

What is the TTA National Hopes Tour?

The TTA National Hopes Tour is a series of electrifying events across Australia where young athletes push their limits, sharpen their skills, and earn points toward selection for the Australian Hopes Team.

It’s more than a competition — it’s a launchpad for Australia’s future stars.

Athlete Benefits

The Tour isn't just about competing - it's about developing the whole athlete.

As part of this immersive experience, the athlete will:

  • Learn what it takes to be a high-performing athlete

  • Work with National Coaches & Performance Specialists

  • Play against the best young talent in Australia

  • Receive national-level feedback and mentoring

  • Qualify to represent Australia at International Hopes Events

Performance-Based Pathways

Finish Position

Reward

🥇1st Place

Automatic selection to Australian Hopes Team for ITTF-Oceania Hopes Week

🥈Top 3

Entry to Australian Hopes Squad (for multiple international opportunities)

Free Entry to National DTE Program

Free Entry to 1x 2026/27 TTA Hopes Tour & Pathway Camp

🏅Top 4

Eligibility for TTA’s WTT Event Program

🎓Top 8

Letters of Support for academic scholarships

💸Top 15

Discount for 2026/27 Hopes Camps