A qualifying event for the
Butterfly Schools’ National Team Championships
Friday 4th of December 2026

EVENTS
UNDER-11 Girls / UNDER-11 Boys / UNDER-13 Girls / UNDER-13 Boys
UNDER-16 Girls / UNDER-16 Boys / UNDER-19 Girls / UNDER-19 Boys

SCHEDULE
Friday 4th December 2026
Registration - 4:00pm.
Matches begin - 4:30pm.
Expected finish time - 7.30pm

VENUE
London Academy, Spur Rd, Edgware HA8 8DE
 
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
5:00pm 2nd December 2026
 
ENTRY FEE
£15.00 per team

COMPETITION RULES

1. 4 players per team (boys) and 3 players per team (girls) to play in ranked order except in the Girls' Under 19 team which will consist of only 2 players. All players must be in FULL TIME education.
   
   
2. Eight events:
   UNDER-19 Girls / UNDER-19 Boys / UNDER-16 Girls / UNDER-16 Boys
   UNDER-13 Girls / UNDER-13 Boys / UNDER-11 Girls / UNDER-11 Boys
   Ages as of 1st September 2024
   
   
3. At least one playing member of each team MUST be competing in the youngest event for which he/she is eligible. e.g. An Under 19 team MUST have at least one playing member of the team who is ineligible for U16/U13/U11 events.
   
   
4. Players may only play in one event.
   
   
5. Suitable sportswear must be worn. NO WHITE CLOTHING. Tracksuit trousers not to be worn during play unless for religious reasons. If you have any questions regarding attire, please contact chris.cockburn@tabletennisengland.co.uk.
    
6. Attending teachers should register at the control desk at 4:00pm.  Matches will commence from 4:30pm.
    
7. Late arrivals are liable to be scratched from the competition.
    
8. Parking is available onsite.
    
9. No entries will be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. No entries after the closing date will be guaranteed admission.
    
10. Matches will be played best of 1, 3 or 5 games (dependent upon time), 11 points up, changing service after every 2 points.
     
11. The winners and runners in each age group can progress to the next round.

 
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TEAM SELECTION

SCHOOL DETAILS