Times of play

Round 1 Open Round Robin

9.30am to 12.30 pm.

Break - 12.30pm - 1pm

Ballymena One-Point Novelty Knock Out

1pm – 1.30pm

Round 2 Open and Graded Round Robin

1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Round 3 Knockout

3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Prize Distribution

5.30pm

Entries

Entries can be e-mailed to or posted to Norman McBride, 91 Moorfields Road, BallymenaBT42 3BU.

General Notes

The main advantage of this format is the time factor. All players will have played a minimum of six matches in the groupsplus two knockout matches, and the event should be completed by 6 p.m. The tournament is ideal for players of all ages and abilities. At the conclusion of the event all players should be listed in an order reflecting their performance on the day. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up in each of the four categories.

Directions to venue

Wellington Church is a ten minute walk from both the Ballymena bus and train stations. Just turn right out of bus/train station and walk till you come to a mini roundabout, turn left and church entrance is three hundred yards away on your left. Please note that once you come in the church entrance the hall is accessed from the rear of the building. Ample parking also available at rear of church hall.

Affiliation

Players are reminded that they should be affiliated. Day affiliation at £3 will be available though we would encourage unaffiliated players to affiliate. All affiliation fees should be paid before or on the day of the event.

Ballymena Open 2016


Table Tennis Tournament

Hosted by

Wellington Table Tennis Club

Venue

Wellington Church

Sourhill Rd, Ballymena, BT42 2NB

(Beside Tullyglass Hotel)

Saturday 12th November 2016

9.30 am to 6.00 pm

Scratch 10.00 am

This is an Ulster Ranking Tournament

BALLYMENA OPEN 2016
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Venue:
Academy Strongtower TT Club,
Wellington Church,
Sourhill Road,
Ballymena BT42 2NB
Date:
Saturday 12th November 2016
*Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Entrant’s Name: / Phone: / Irish/Ulster Ranking
(if appropriate)
* delete the inapplicable
AFFILIATION NUMBER: / Event Fees
DAY AFFILIATION ( if appropriate) / [ ] / £3
OPEN SINGLES
[Inc. Grade 2, Grade 3and 1pt competitions] / £12: 00

TOTAL ENTRY FEESENCLOSED £

E-mail:

Make cheques payable to: Academy Strongtower Table Tennis Club

CLOSING DATE:10th November @ 8pm

TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS

1Matches will be played according to the current rules.

2Play will be on a group basis played in groups of four commencing at 9.30 am. The players finishing top and second in the group will continue to play in the Open competition. The player finishing third will play in the graded Class 2 competition. The player finishing fourth will be in the graded Class 3 competition. The seeding of players will be based on available Ulster Rankings.

3. The round 2 Open and graded competitions will be based on round robin matches followed in Round 3 by straight knock-out. The referee retains the right to change the format if necessary.

4.All matches shall be the best of five games. All competitors will be required to umpire group matches

5.All competitors must report to the control table on arrival and should not leave the hall without first obtaining permission from the Referee. Players absent when called upon to play are liable to be scratched.

6.The referee’s decision shall be final on a point of law or in any dispute as to the interpretation thereof. Note: on points of fact the umpire’s decision shall be final.

7It is a condition of entry that players agree to abide by the Code of Conduct of the ITTA. This and other regulations for the tournament are published on the website

8All players must be affiliated to the ITTA Ltd; players who are unaffiliated may not be allowed to compete.

Tournament Referee: Norman McBride;

Assistant Referee: Brian Orr

Entry Fee:£12

Entry forms to be received by 10th November 2016

Entries to:-

Norman McBride,

91 Moorfields Road,

Ballymena, BT42 3BU

Tel: 07841906589E-mail: