Total prize fund of 675. Winner 350, Runner Up 150

Transcription

1 together with Wensum Norwich Senior One Star Tournament Saturday 7th July 2018 Total prize fund of 675 (subject to a minimum of 32 entries) Winner 350, Runner Up 150 Approved by Norfolk County Table Tennis Association, and by Table Tennis England as a 1 star computer ranking tournament. Wensum Table Tennis Club to be held at Weston Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 3TP Further details including directions are available at: Tournament Organiser: Lindsey Dare, Tel.: lindseydare@btinternet.com Tournament Referee: Dennis Calver This event is geared up for a maximum of 32 players Tournament details: Players will be ranked 1-32 based on current computer points and their known playing standard. Play will be in groups, followed by banded matches resulting in the final tournament placings [see further details in 'general information']. Completed entry forms including remittance should be sent to the tournament organiser CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Saturday 23 rd June 2018 Acceptance of entry confirmations will be notified by text or ideally within a week of receipt The seeding draw can be done any time before the day, the actual draw will not be known until all competitors arrive Wensum table tennis club will be open from 8.15 am, play to commence at 9.15 am. Estimated finish time 6.30pm - 7pm Light refreshments will be available to buy throughout the day in the small hall Practice tables will also be available throughout the day in the small hall

2 Tournament Regulations & Conditions: 1. This event is open to all male and female players NO age restriction. 2. Every entrant MUST have a TTE player membership, or be a member of another National Association in membership of the ITTF. 3. TTE Tournament Regulations apply to this tournament. 4. ITTF Regulations for International Competitions apply except those relating to the matters covered by items marked (x) in this entry form. 5. Completion and submission of this entry form signifies agreement by the entrant to the regulations and conditions of this competition. 6. Entries - Entry forms shall be submitted with full payment of fees unless otherwise agreed. 7. Each match will consist of best of 5 games, each game up to 11 points with a 2 point difference to decide the winner. 8. All players will be expected to umpire when indicated in their groups or when losing if not a group match, plus all players owe the control table one umpire during the day if asked. 9. The main colour of clothing must be different from the colour of the ball. 10. Players will be expected to play when called, so do not leave the venue at any time without the organiser s permission. 11. ALL players will be expected to honour fully their playing commitments, Should any player fail to do so, that player will be suspended from entering any further events in the series. The only exemption to this is if a player is injured or unwell. 12. Failure to complete your obligations above without a good reason will mean losing your 5 levi fee 13. If you enter and subsequently are unable to play, you MUST notify the organiser as soon as you know that you cannot attend as a reserve player can then be arranged. Someone not turning up on the day without notification can disrupt and spoil it for everybody, failure to do this will mean suspension from future events but extreme circumstances will be considered. 14. When informing you are unable to play you must do so by and text. 15. All fees are non-refundable unless a replacement is found but exceptional circumstances will be considered 16. No competitor or Official shall engage in betting on players or matches. 17. Doping shall not take place either before or during play. 18. Knocking on vacant tables between matches will be at the discretion of the organiser(s)/referee(s). 19. If a player drops out after stage one who would have qualified for Band two another player available can take their place and will need to pay the levy fee so their games can count. There is no allowing of replacement players during or after stage two. Playing Conditions: 1. Play will be on 5 Tibhar tables with Tibhar posts and nets. 2. Each table will be in an individual court enclosed by surrounds. 3. Each court will be 5 metres wide by 9 metres in length. 4. Minimum height of playing area is 7.5 metres. 5. Minimum height of lighting from floor is 7.5 metres. 6. Lighting is general and by fluorescent and halogen-quartz. 7. Flooring, solid with plastic surface. 8. There are practice facilities in a separate hall. General Information: 1. No assistant umpires will be appointed for matches. 2. Score machines will be used for all matches. 3. Balls used will be white Tibhar 3 * plastic balls 4. Doping control tests may take place. 5. The playing structure is aimed at a maximum of 32 players.

3 Part one eight groups of four players, all players in a group play each other, the top two in each group go through to band one and players coming third and fourth go into band two, the positions players finish in this section will determine their places in part two Part two - band one and two have four groups of four players, all players in a group play each other, the first, second, third and fourth placed players go into separate sections for part three, the positions players finish in this section will determine their places in part three except to avoid a player they played in stage one until their final match. Part three band one has four sections of four players playing in a mini semi-final grid for final play off matches for positions 1-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16, band two follows exactly the same pattern for positions 17-20, 21-24, and Venue Information: How to find the venue - full directions are available on Onsite parking is available; there is no venue admission or parking charges for players or spectators. Changing facilities: Players can use a changing room and a shower is available. The club is not liable for any personal property left unattended. Prize fund for event of potentially 675 Band one Winner 350 Runner Up 150 Third 100 Fourth 75 Band two Winner 25 Bribar voucher RU 10 Bribar voucher [If less than 32 players enter, then the prize total will be reduced accordingly and the playing system will be modified where required)

4 ENTRY FORM Norwich Senior One Star Tournament Saturday 7 th July 2018 Complete and send this entry form with your remittance: C/O Lindsey Dare, 19 Alston Close, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7TQ (Please make cheques payable to Wensum TTC Or pay online with a direct payment to:- Wensum Table Tennis Club Account number: Sort code: (Please use your first initial and surname plus your post code as a reference when paying online). CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRIES : Saturday 23 rd June 2018 Only completed entries with entry fee received by the closing date will be accepted. PLAYER S FULL NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE PHONE MOBILE DATE OF BIRTH TTE Player Membership No. Club (if affiliated to Table Tennis England) National Association (if not affiliated to Table Tennis England) Levy fee returned when a player has completed their commitments 5.00

5 Tournament entry fee (includes TTE tournament & computer ranking levy and admin fee) Total Fees It is not necessary to sign this form if you complete it and return it by . By returning the completed form we shall assume you have agreed to the following: 1. To observe the regulations of the tournament. 2. To abide by the decisions of the referee. 3. To fulfil the playing schedule unless prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond your control and accepted as such by the referee. 4. That your personal data recorded on this form may be stored on a computer system and may be used for future publicity about events at Wensum TTC. 5. That photographs of this tournament may be taken and used for publicity relating to Wensum TTC. Signed by player