1 point knockout event

This year we will also be holding a 1 point knockout event. Players can enter on the day at a cost of £1. Play will be halted on all tables at a suitable stage of the tournament and every player in the hall will gather round table 1 to create a tense atmosphere. Players are drawn at random in a straight knockout format with the lower ranked player on the day serving. Players will play just 1 point with the winner going through to the next round. The overall winner will receive the entire cash pot which could be as much as £40+

The event should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and there are sure to be some shocks along the way. If you would like to enter, please speak to the organiser Sue Tompsett on the day, any time up until the event starts.

There is parking at both the rear and the front of the school. Players are advised to park at the rear of the school (access via Pinkerton Road) as the sports hall is located at the end of the rear car park.

Players parking at the front of the school will need to come through reception, out the double doors at the back of the canteen area, turn right and the sports hall entrance is located on the right.

The BDTTA Closed Championships is kindly supported by Tees Sport

Basingstoke & District Table Tennis Association

71st Annual Closed Championships2012/2013

on

Saturday 13thApril 2013(starting 9am)

Aldworth Science College

(Sports hall)

Western Way, Basingstoke

Hampshire, RG22 6HA

Finals Night: Thursday 18th April 2013 (starting 7pm)

Basingstoke Rugby Club, Coniston Road, off Pack Lane, RG22 5HH

Entries to: Patrick Garlick

6 Camlea Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BP

Tel: 07846247644Email:

Tournament Organiser: Sue Tompsett

Last date for receipt of entries:Saturday 6thApril 2013

Tournament Information

  1. Only players who have registered and played a minimum of 3 league matches by 6th April 2013 will be eligible to play in this tournament.
  2. Entry forms must be received by Patrick Garlick, 6 Camlea Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BP by no later than Saturday 6thApril 2013. Payment can be made on the day.

3.The draw will be made by the tournament organiser - Sue Tompsett and will take place on Sunday 7thApril 2013.

4.Late entries will only be accepted if there is still space in the event after the closing date.

5.The venue will be open no earlier than 9am.

6.Light refreshments will be available on site on the day.

7.There is ample free parking at both the rear and the front of the school.

8.There are both men’s and ladies changing facilities on site.

9.Play will be on at least 10 Donic tables with Donic nets and posts. Additional tables may be used depending on entries.

10.Flooring is solid with a plastic surface suitable for table tennis.

11.Butterfly 3* orange balls will be used.

12.Each table will be courted individually. Minimum court dimensions will be 9m x 5m with a minimum ceiling height of 5m from the floor.

13.Score machines will be used on at least 5 of the 10 tables.

14.Lighting is general strip luminaire lighting. Light intensity is 500 lux.

15.All events will be played best of 5 up to 11 with the exception of the handicap singles (1 set to 31) and the sandpaper bat singles (best of 3 to 11). Sandpaper bats will be provided.

16.Events will be a mixture of groups and straight knockout.

17. Trophies will be awarded to all winners and runners up.

18. The finals of some events may be played on the day, others will be held on finals night.

19. There may be photography for promotional purposes, a link from which will be available on the BDTTA website. All adult players, by entering, give consent for photos to be used as such unless a request is made otherwise to the tournament organiser. Players aged under 18 must get the parental permission section of the entry form signed for names and photos to be used.

20.Players may enter as many events as they wish subject to eligibility (see rules 23-27).

21. All players must report to the control table on arrival and must not leave the hall without obtaining permission. Players absent when called upon to play are liable to be scratched.

22.All players will be required to umpire matches not necessarily in their own event.

23.Competitors must have been aged between 18 and 39 on 1st January 2013 to play in the 18-40’s event.

24.Players must have reached the age of 40 by 1st January 2013 to play in the veteran’s event.

25.Players must have reached the age of 55 by 1st January 2013 to play in the super veteran’s event.

26.Division 1 singles will be restricted from the top players (to be decided upon receipt of all entries .

27.Players may enter any divisional singles event above their own but can only enter 1 of these.

28.Some events may be merged/cancelled if there are insufficient entries.

28.Times listed are approximate. Players should aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before their first event starts to sign in/ knock up etc. Events may start earlier than scheduled.

29. Entries will be confirmed by email, text or phone as provided, after the draws have been made.

PLEASE COMPLETE FULLY AND RETURN BYSATURDAY 6THAPRIL TO:

Patrick Garlick. 6 Camlea Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BP

Full Name
Date of Birth
Address
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Email Address
League Team/Division

Parental permission: I do/dont give permission for photos/name of my son/daughter to be usedonline fortournament promotional purposes (please delete as appropriate)

Signed______Print Name:______Date:______

Start Time / Event / Tick entry / Partner’s name or “wanted” if partner required / Entry Fee (per player)
9:00am / Division 1 Singles / £2.50
9:00am / Division 2 Singles / £2.50
9:00am / Division 3 Singles / £2.50
10:30am / Mens Singles / £3.00
10:30am / Ladies Singles / £3.00
12:00pm / 18-40’s Singles / £2.00
12:00pm / Veteran Singles / £2.00
1:00pm / Super Veteran Singles / £2.00
1:00pm / Mixed Doubles / £1.50
2:00pm / Mens Doubles / £1.50
2:00pm / Ladies Doubles / £1.50
TBC / Handicap Singles / £2.00
TBC / Sandpaper Bat Singles / £2.00

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO “BASINGSTOKE & DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION”