#10 Test Popularity With a Temporary Table First
Ever wondered what would happen if a ping pong table landed in your local park? Create your own, temporary ping pong table and find out… (the EPPA will be publishing ideas and inspiration for home-made tables on a budget soon. Keep checking the blog)
Once in place, your table’s mysterious appearance will create a sense of drama against the routine of every other day. Seeing you and friends playing there will encourage other people to get involved too, make sure you talk to them, and really help everyone to understand what a social and recreational asset a permanent table could be for the whole community.
Putting up some posters, spreading the word by talking to prominent members of the community are good ways of promoting your project. Once the DIY table is in action you’ll need to find an effective way of gathering names and contact details for everyone who’s interested. These will be needed when building a case for funding, helping to develop and promote the project – and to spread the word when your permanent table is installed!
See our guide to 10 Ways to Establish Ping Pong in Your Community to learn about possible ways of funding the project.
Or get in touch via contact@pingpongengland.co.uk for more information and to talk about ping pong in your community in more detail…