OUR STORY
A club built around a shared love of the game — and the people on the other side of the table.
THE EMPIRE TABLE TENNIS CLUB
BOARD & GOVERNANCE
Empire Table Tennis Club is governed by our Board members. Also find former Administrators.
BoardEMPIRE LEGENDS
Our Life members who dedicated theirs live to the Club and Table Tennis.
THE EMPIRE CLUB
1930 / THE BEGINNING
A group of Petone teenagers formed a cricket club in 1930. They chose the name Empire from the sugar bags they used to carry their gear.
1934 / A NEW GAME
The cricketers took up table tennis to stay together in winter. In 1934, they affiliated with Hutt Valley Table Tennis and Empire Table Tennis Club was born.
TODAY / OUR COMMUNITY
We welcome all levels of player, including beginners. Social sessions, junior nights and competitive play all have a place at Empire.
OUR PLACE. YOUR CLUB.EMPIRE STADIUM
Our first stadium opened on the current site in 1962, with major extensions in 1970 and 2008. The latest building project was completed in July 2026. Today, 16 tables are permanently set up and the stadium is available for hire.
Enquire about stadium hireYOU’RE INVITED
Come along, meet the club and give table tennis a go. First-time bat hire is free, too.