We invite all registered table tennis players to enter this exciting and well run tournament.

When:
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April, 2008
Where:
Toowoomba Table Tennis Centre, 82A Herries St, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Click to see location via Google maps.
TTTA Centre telephone:
4632 2710
Tournament secretary:
Tony Roberts, 4696 8450.
Tournament referee:
Andrew Martin.
Refreshments:
the canteen and kitchen will be open for snacks and drink.
Accommodation:
The Toowoomba Show will overlap our championship to enhance your weekend. However, accommodation may be difficult, so book early.
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The Toowoomba Regional Council through the Toowoomba City Council Events Support Scheme is the principal sponsor of the 2008 Toowoomba Open Table Tennis Championships.

Entries close Tuesday, 8th April, 2008

Entries have now closed, telephone me to see if there may be a slot (0409 968 420).

Timetable of events

Saturday, 12th Sunday, 13th
9:30am U/13, U/18 events
11:00pm U/15, U/21 events
1:00pm open doubles
2:00pm open singles
3:00pm special events
8:30am C & D grade & O/40 events
11:00am reserve grade & O/60 events
1:30pm B grade & O/50 events
 
 

These are approximate times only: players are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Entry details

Instructions:
after reading the conditions of entry, fill in the fields below, then click in the checkboxes of the events you wish to enter, and lastly click on the Submit button beneath. You may also print the filled in form and mail to the Postal Address.
Entry limit:
to promote smooth progress, no player is to enter more than six events on each day (doubles and singles are separate events).
Postal address:
Tony Roberts, 8 Grey Gums Dr, Mt Kynoch, Queensland 4352.
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  • Tournament grade:   The Tournament Committee plans to use Zermelo with the TTQ rankings.
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Check each event entered

Put "required" if you have not organised a doubles partner.
  1. Open singles ($9)
  2. Ladies open singles ($9)
  3. Open doubles ($6 each) with
  4. Ladies open doubles ($6 each) with
  5. Mixed open doubles ($6 each) with
  6. Special singles ($6)
  7. Special doubles ($5 each) with
  8. Reserve grade singles ($6)
  9. Reserve grade doubles ($5 each) with
  10. B grade singles ($6)
  11. B grade doubles ($5 each) with
  12. C grade singles ($6)
  13. C grade doubles ($5 each) with
  14. D grade singles ($6)
  15. D grade doubles ($5 each) with
  16. U/21 mens singles ($6)
  17. U/21 womens singles ($6)
  18. U/21 "mixed" doubles ($5 each) with See explanation of Note 1 in Conditions of Entry.
  19. U/18 boys singles ($5)
  20. U/18 girls singles ($5)
  21. U/18 "mixed" doubles ($4 each) with See explanation of Note 1 in Conditions of Entry.
  22. U/15 boys singles ($5)
  23. U/15 girls singles ($5)
  24. U/15 "mixed" doubles ($4 each) with See explanation of Note 1 in Conditions of Entry.
  25. U/13 boys singles ($5)
  26. U/13 girls singles ($5)
  27. U/13 "mixed" doubles ($4 each) with See explanation of Note 1 in Conditions of Entry.
  28. Over 40 mens singles ($6)
  29. Over 40 ladies singles ($6)
  30. O/40 doubles ($5 each) with
  31. Over 50 mens singles ($6)
  32. Over 50 ladies singles ($6)
  33. O/50 doubles ($5 each) with
  34. Over 60 mens singles ($6)
  35. Over 60 ladies singles ($6)
  36. O/60 doubles ($5 each) with

Provide any additional information or questions here

I have read the championship "Conditions of Entry" and agree to abide by them.  Type the magic word "a b a c u s" into this box to confirm otherwise I will ignore your submission. I have removed the "Submit" button because entries for the 2008 championship have closed and it is all over. I look forward to your participation next year.

Conditions of entry

Lodgement of an entry will be considered acceptance of the following conditions.
  1. The "mixed" doubles for underage events mean either a mixed sex team, or a team with at least one player from a lower age group, or both. For example, valid teams in the U/18 "mixed" doubles include: a male and female both U/18; a male U/18 and a male U/15; two females both U/15.
  2. The tournament will be held under TTQ and ITTF rules and regulations.
  3. Matches in the two open singles events will be the best of seven, 11 point games; all other matches are the best of five 11 point games.
  4. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.
  5. The decision of the Referee will be final on a point of law. An umpire whose decision will be final on a point of fact shall control each match.
  6. Seedings, gradings and acceptance of entries are at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.
  7. The top seeded players (top 2 or top 4 at the discretion of the Tournament Committee) in the Open Singles event (Event 1) are not eligible to play in the Special Singles and Special Doubles events.
  8. All players must be registered members of clubs or associations affiliated with TTQ or TTA.
  9. 40mm 3 star orange balls will be used for all matches.
  10. All players are expected to be available to umpire matches.
  11. Players not available to play when called upon will be liable to disqualification.
  12. Players participate at their own risk and no claim for injury will be recognised.
  13. Any event with fewer than four entries may, at the discretion of the Tournament Committee, be cancelled or combined with another event without prior notification.
  14. Players may enter any event for which they are eligible, although players from lower grades may be balloted out of higher grades that have large entry numbers.
  15. No player is to enter more than six events on each day (doubles and singles are counted as separate events).
  16. Doubles players must ensure that their partner has submitted a separate entry form. If a partner is required, show "required" in the space provided.
  17. Entry fees must be paid in full before or immediately on arrival at the centre before playing any event.
  18. Bad language, offensive or unsportsmanlike behaviour or wilful damage will not be tolerated; offenders will be liable to disqualification and the cost of necessary repairs.
  19. Dress regulations will be enforced. During play, caps, other headware or accessories may only be worn with the permission of a Referee.
  20. Age events:
    1. over 40, 50, 60 years of age during 2008;
    2. under 13, 15, 18 and 21 is age at 1 January 2008.
  21. Starting times are approximate. All players are requested to report to the control table on arrival, at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the event.
  22. It is the responsibility of each player to ensure that racket coverings are attached to their racket blade with adhesives that do not contain harmful volatile solvents. No gluing nor re-gluing of rackets is permitted inside the playing hall.
  23. In all events, prize money will be paid if six or more players/pairs participate. Prize money will be 50% for winner and 25% for runner up of entry fees received.
  24. Where entry numbers and the timetable permit, the Tournament Committee will endeavour to provide each player at least two matches in each event by incorporating a Round Robin system.
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