🏓 Maccabi Victoria Table Tennis Club
The Table Tennis Club continued to compete strongly across the 2025 calendar year, fielding teams from Division 1 through Division 4 in the Table Tennis Victoria Pennant competition at MSAC. The club maintained a steady presence across all three seasons, with several standout performances that reflected both depth and consistency.
2025 Impact
Strong Representation Across All Divisions
Maccabi teams competed in Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4 across all 2025 Pennant seasons. This consistent representation ensured members at every level had access to structured competition and opportunities to progress.
Division 4 Semi Finalists
The Season 2 Division 4 team — Andrew Shostak, Sam Parasol, Marc Listmangof and Shmuli Bloom — delivered an excellent campaign. After leading the ladder for most of the season, the team advanced to the Semi Finals. Their consistency and teamwork were a highlight of the year.
Outstanding Individual Achievement
David Segal represented Maccabi in Division 1, the highest level of competition at MSAC. He finished as the competition’s leading player for two seasons. Given the depth and standard of Division 1, this achievement stands out as one of the club’s strongest individual results in recent years.
Club Nights at Phoenix Park
Regular club competition continued at Phoenix Park on Monday and Thursday evenings. These sessions remain a cornerstone of the program, offering:
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Match play for all levels
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A stable pathway for new players
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A reliable training rhythm for competitive athletes
Attendance remained strong throughout the year, including returning members and several new players.
Junior Development Focus
A key area of growth this year was the renewed effort to build a junior pathway. Planning began for:
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Expanded coaching sessions
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Beginner and intermediate programs
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Extra training blocks for competition readiness
These initiatives form the foundation for a much larger junior program in 2026.
State-Level Representation
Maccabi athletes continued to compete at MSAC in the Table Tennis Victoria leagues, ensuring ongoing exposure to high-level play and strengthening competitive readiness.
Table Tennis Results Snapshot (2025)
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David Segal won Over 50 Men’s Singles at the Geelong Open and Over 40 Men’s Singles at the Mornington Frankston Open.
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David Segal also finished runner-up in Over 40 Men’s Singles at the Geelong Open.
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Mikhail Geller collected nine podium finishes, including wins in Over 70 Men’s Singles at the Bendigo, Ballarat and Mornington Frankston Opens.
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Mikhail Geller also placed runner-up across multiple age groups at the Geelong, Croydon and Victorian Opens.
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Anthony Majtlis finished runner-up in Over 30 Men’s Singles at the Croydon Open.
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Herman Pekel recorded three runner-up finishes in Over 60 Men’s Singles at the Victorian Championships, Deniliquin Open and Mornington Frankston Open.
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Ken Dawber won Over 70 Men’s Singles at the Deniliquin Open and Over 75 Men’s Singles at the Mornington Frankston Open.
The club enters 2026 with a clear plan to continue its growth:
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Expand junior participation and coaching opportunities
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Strengthen pathways from beginner to competition level
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Maintain strong representation at MSAC
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Continue building a welcoming and inclusive community environment
The focus is simple: more players, more opportunities, and more ways to stay connected to the sport
