Senior camp with Ulf "Tickan" Carlsson FULL
Nordic Table Tennis
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This camp is FULL !NOTE! Welcome to the best table tennis experience of the spring! Nordic Table Tennis is back in Altea for this year’s most exciting table tennis camp,
where you can combine a week-long vacation at a four-star hotel right by the sea with world-class table tennis training!
For 6 days in April, senior players will gather in Spain to train and develop together. Some of Europe’s best coaches are on hand to ensure your stay is the best and most rewarding camp this spring. While it will be a top-class table tennis camp, the sun, swimming, and warm weather—combined with great food—will make this experience your best table tennis memory yet!
Our goal for the camp is to ensure it’s of the absolute highest quality, and regardless of your skill level, you’ll get the most out of this camp. In addition, there will be time for you to enjoy fun activities together. No matter your skill level, we’ll make sure everyone has a great week of training and a fantastic experience!
| Location | Altea (Spain) |
| Dates | April 12–18, 2026 |
| Accommodations | We’ll be staying at the four-star Cap Negret Hotel, which is located right on the beach and about a 10-minute walk from the training hall. |
| Meals | Full Board All meals are served buffet-style at the hotel and are of the very highest quality. There is a huge variety of delicious options to choose from. |
| Who is it for | The camp is aimed at senior and veteran players (minimum age is 18). Everyone from recreational players to elite athletes is welcome; training will be divided into groups and tailored to skill level. Players under 18 are welcome when accompanied by a guardian (minimum age 12). |
The head coach at the camp is
Ulf “Tickan” Carlsson, a former member of the national table tennis team who won a World Championship gold medal in doubles in 1985 and two European Championship gold medals in team competition. As national team head coach, he led Sweden to a World Championship bronze medal in 2018 and has also won a Swedish Championship gold medal as a club coach.
Marcus Sjöberg is Sweden’s current national table tennis head coach and has extensive international experience. He has previously led both Sweden’s junior and senior national teams and served as head coach of England’s men’s national team.
Åsa Carlsson, a former Swedish national table tennis player who competed in two Olympic Games and won a European Championship team bronze medal in 2002. She has played at a high international level and served as a coach at Halmstad BTK. Today, she works as a personal trainer and group training coordinator in Halmstad.
Sara Ramírez is a Spanish table tennis player and an Olympian from London 2012. She has won 27 Spanish championship titles and took a bronze medal in doubles at the 2013 European Championships. Ramírez has also won gold in the team event at the Mediterranean Games.
Anton Åkesson, a former elite Swedish table tennis player and now a coach. He has won a Swedish Championship gold medal in junior doubles and has coached at some of Sweden’s and Norway’s top table tennis clubs.
The hall is located about 800 meters from the hotel and is a full-size sports hall with 20 tables set up.
| Coaches | Ulf “Tickan” Carlsson Marcus Sjöberg Åsa Carlsson Sara Ramírez Anton Åkesson |
| Sparring | Spanish sparring as needed |
Sunday: Travel day
Travel day! Feel free to arrive at any time during the day; there won’t be any training today since participants will be arriving at different times. Dinner on the day of arrival is included at the hotel.Monday
Meet in the lobby at 10:30 a.m. to walk together to the gym, where we’ll start with a review of the week before practice begins.- 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m. Meet in the lobby to walk together to the gym
- 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Training
- 2:00 p.m. Lunch
- 6:30 p.m. Welcome activity
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner
Tuesday
- 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Training
- 2:00 p.m. Lunch
- Free afternoon
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner
Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Workout
- 2:00 p.m. Lunch
- 6:30 p.m. Q&A with Tickan and Marcus
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner
Thursday
- 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Workout
- 2:00 p.m. Lunch
- Free afternoon
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner
Friday
- 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Workout
- 2:00 p.m. Lunch
- Free afternoon
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner
Saturday
Travel day! Feel free to book your return trip at any time during the day. We will not be training today. Breakfast at the hotel before departure is included.See below for pricing and payment information
| Total cost | Participants: 890€ per person in a double room Accompanying guests: 510€ per person in a double room Training only: 400€ payable in cash on site (for those who wish to arrange their own lodging, meals, etc.) |
| Deposit | 400€ per person (payable upon registration) |
| Payment Information | Payee: Nordic Table Tennis AB Källtorpsvägen 81 17674 Järfälla Sweden Payments from outside Sweden: IBAN: SE84 8000 0838 4033 7671 8262 BIC: SWEDSESS NOTE: Payment must be made in euros. Payment from Sweden: Bankgiro: 5053-4759 NOTE: Convert the price from EUR to SEK on the day of payment and pay in Swedish kronor. You can find the course on this page: https://www.valuta.se/ |
| This is included | Accommodation at a four-star hotel (shared double room) Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Training with some of Europe’s best coaches |
| Extras | Flight to Alicante (book early, as Alicante is a very popular destination and prices are constantly rising) Transfer between Alicante Airport and the hotel in Altea (participants book their own transfer) There is also the option to stay in a single room for an additional fee of 400€. Please note: we have a limited number of rooms, so we prefer that participants share a room with another participant at the camp. |
Full payment must be made to our account no later than one month before the start of the camp