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The Island Table Tennis Association has celebrated 100 years since the first Whiff-Waff war was waged on these shores.
The organisation — one of the oldest of its kind in England — marked the occasion with a handicapped tournament last month.
The Centre is owned by the Isle of Wight County Table Tennis Association and let out to other sports groups.
However, there are still ample opportunities for table tennis, - two mornings and three evenings for practices, in addition to tournaments and league fixtures.
In July, eight of the group's best players will be participating in the Island Games in Guernsey.
Team captain and Island table tennis stalwart, Danny Burns, said:
“The squad have all enjoyed good seasons so we go into these Island Games in good form.
"We will all be determined to do our very best.”
The Island usually welcomes “overseas” players from the mainland for the English Leagues Cup Competitions and the annual charity tournament for the local hospice, which last year raised £1,000.
The future for IW table tennis looks bright in its centenary year, with the sport promoted amongst the wider community and the health of the Island's centre never having been in ruder health.