4T's U13 Cadet and Junior 1 Star

DATE:

Sunday 22nd September 2024

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:

Sunday 15th September 2024

 

VENUE:

Brandon Table Tennis Club,

Brandon Community Hall,

Brandon Lane,

Brandon,

Durham DH7 8PS

Registration from 08:15

Matches Commence at 09:00 

 

Players will be ranked based on the latest computer ranking list, no restriction on gender (separate gender groups will run if there are enough entries) Groups of 6 with a round robin per group. Groups will be mixed. The organising committee reserves the right to modify the group sizes in light of entries received; any amendments to times will be communicated via email. 

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Group Winners and Runners-Up will receive a trophy.

NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE FOLLOWING UNDERTAKING IS SIGNED:

Please read the Tournament Regulations and conditions and unless otherwise agreed in advance do not enter unless you are prepared to play until the projected finish time of between 5-6 pm.

I undertake to observe the regulations of the tournament, to abide by the decisions of the Referee, and to fulfil the schedule of play arranged for me unless prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond my control and accepted as such by the Referee.

Table Tennis England require consent to the use of personal data in the administration of this competition, in accordance with the TTE Privacy Policy; the information will be shared where necessary with the organisers and event committee. For a player under 16, this consent must be given by a parent or guardian, who must also confirm agreement to the player’s participation in the competition. The TTE Privacy Policy is at: 

Privacy Policy

 

If Player is 16 or over:

DATA PROTECTION:

I am the player named above and I consent to the use by TTE of my personal datails in the administration of this competition.

 

If Player is under 16:

DATA PROTECTION and Activity Consent:

I have legal responsibility for the player named above and I consent to his/her participation in the competition, and to the use by TTEof his/her personal data in its administration.

ANTI-DOPING DECLARATION:

The UK Anti-Doping Rules apply to all persons entering an event or competition, for whichever is the longer of a) the length of their membership or licence period; or b) 12 months from the date of their participation, whether or not the entrant or licence holder is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.

A player under 18 may not participate in a Table Tennis England event or competition unless a parent or guardian of that player has consented to testing of that player in the following form:

If player is under 18:

Anti-Doping Acknowledgement: I have legal responsibility for the player named above and | confirm that I have read the TTE Anti-Doping Regulations (Appendix P) and that I hereby acknowledge that the player is bound by these Regulations. 

TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS:

1. TTE Regulations Part A (Regulated Competitions) and Part B (Tournament Regulations) apply to the tournament.
2. ITTF Regulations for International Competitions apply to the tournament except where otherwise specified in TTE Regulations Parts A or B, or in this form.
3. Every entrant must be affiliated as a Compete Member or be a member of another National Association in membership of the ITTF.
4. An entrant who is not a TTE member or is affiliated as a Supporter or Club Play Member may apply to TTE for a One-Time Tournament Pass (OTTP) It is not possible to obtain this at the tournament: the OTTP can be purchased  through your Sport80 account. If you do not already have a Sport80 account you can register at http://auth.sport80.com/register

5. TTE Regulations Part A (Regulated Competitions) and Part B (Tournament Regulations) apply to the tournament.
6. ITTF Regulations for International Competitions apply to the tournament except where otherwise specified in TTE Regulations Parts A or B, or in this form.
7. All matches shall be the best of five games up to 11.
8. The final order in a Group shall be decided as per ITTF Regulation 3.7.5.
9. If players pull out before the day we will try to find replacements. Players looking for scratch entries need to inform the Organiser in advance to secure their place. Turning up on the day, while allowed is riskier.
10. Competitors must report to Control on arrival and must not leave the hall without obtaining permission. Players absent when called upon to play are
liable to be scratched.
11. The Organiser reserves the right to merge/cancel events if entries are low.
12. There will be no separate practice facilities, but competitors will be permitted to practice on match tables at the discretion of Control.
13. All competitors may be required to umpire at least one match in each event entered.
14. Doping shall not take place either before or during play. Doping control tests may take place.
15. No gluing up or boosting will be allowed.
16. No competitor or official shall engage in betting on players or matches.
17. Match results will be submitted for inclusion in the Table Tennis England computer ranking scheme.
18. Playing clothing shall consist of a shirt and shorts, trousers, leggings or skirt, or a one-part sports outfit, socks and playing shoes; a sports hijab may also be worn. Other garments shall not be worn during play except with the permission of the referee. ITTF 3.2.2.1 amended. The main colour of a shirt, shorts, trousers or skirt, other than sleeves and collar of a shirt, shall be clearly different from that of the ball in use. ITTF 3.2.2.2 amended.

19. Competitors in under 13s Events must have been born after 31st December 2011.

20. Competitors in Cadet Events must have been born after 31st December 2009.

21. Competitors in Junior Events must have been born after 31st December 2005.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

1. Entries must be RECEIVED by no later than 15th Sept 2024
2. The Draw will be held on Monday 16th Sept 2024.
3. If it becomes necessary to restrict entries, priority will be given in order of receipt. No entry will be accepted after the draw has been made.
4. Food & drink may be purchased at the venue & there is ample free parking. There are showers & changing room facilities.
5. Open cans/other drinks are NOT allowed in the playing hall.
6. Play will take place on up to 5 Butterfly tables. Butterfly Nets & Posts. Scoring machines will be available for all matches.
7. Play will be with Butterfly R40 3 star white balls.
8. Tables will be individually courted. Min ceiling height: 7m; Min. Court Size: 9m X 4.5m.
9. Lighting is general & fluorescent lighting. Light intensity is 500 lux. Min floor to lighting height: 7m.
10. The venue has wooden flooring.
11. There will be no admission charge.
12. The results from this tournament will qualify for computer ranking points.
13. No refunds are possible after the closing date under any circumstances.
14. Trophies will be awarded to Winners and Runners-up in both categories.
15. All entries and event details are subject to COVID-related restrictions, or protocols that Table Tennis England may deem necessary. Venues used for events may impose COVID restrictions that go beyond government guidance.
16. All participants and attendees at Table Tennis England events are subject to Table Tennis England Codes of Conduct. Please see:
https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/safeguarding/safeguarding-codes-of-conduct-and-terms-of-reference/
17. TTE, the Organisers and the Referee will not tolerate bad language or verbal abuse of volunteers, officials, staff or venue staff, nor a failure to follow the operational directions of stewards and event staff. We will treat all such instances extremely seriously and will take disciplinary action if necessary. For further details, please see the Table Tennis England Workforce Protection Policy: https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/policies-and-procedures/
18. Photo/livestreaming Tyne Tees Table Tennis may be taking photos and live streaming matches during this event which may include (but not limited to), using them in our printed and online platforms, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not give permission to take photographs and/or video of you (or individuals for whom you are legally responsible), please contact bw36320@gmail.com Please be aware that we follow the Table Tennis England’s Photo and live streaming Policy:
https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/safeguarding/photography-guidelines/

IMPORTANT!

Only one category can be entered

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Starling Bank

Sort Code: 60-83-71

Account Number: 15702702

Account Name: John Watson