Venue Information. The tournament will be held in Geary Hall. It is the gym inside the school that is affiliated with the church. Follow the signs that point to the school. The gym should be next to the lunch tables.
Tournament Information
Schedule
The schedule of events is as follows.
Sunday, November 17
| Time | Event 1 | Event 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | U2200 RR | U300 RR |
| 10:30 am | U2400 RR | U100 RR |
| 12:00 pm | U2000 RR | |
| 1:30 pm | U1800 RR | Junior U13 RR |
| 3:00 pm | U1600 RR | Under 1000 RR |
| 4:30 pm | U1400 RR (one advance) | Doubles 4200 SE |
Entry Fees and Prizes
| Event | Fee | 1st | 2nd | Semis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2400 RR | $50 | $250+Trophy | $120+Trophy | Medal |
| U2200 RR | $49 | $120+Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U2000 RR | $48 | $100+Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U1800 RR | $47 | $80+Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U1600 RR | $46 | $60+Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U1400 RR (one advance) | $40 | $40+Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U13 RR | $45 | Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U300 RR | $45 | Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U100 RR | $45 | Trophy | Trophy | Medal |
| U4200 Doubles SE | $40 | $200+Trophy | Medal |
Trophies will look something like the image shown below.
Registration Fees and Deadlines
- There will be a $10 registration fee.
- All entries must be paid for by Saturday, November 16. Unpaid entries at this time will be removed from the tournament. Late entries will be accepted subject to tournament discretion.
- If the tournament is full, all unpaid entries will be removed from the tournament regardless of whether the payment deadline has ocurred yet.
- Players who withdraw must inform the tournament director and submit a request for a refund by Friday, November 15 to get a full refund minus a $10 processing fee.
- Ratings from Friday, November 1 will be used for eligibility. The most recent ratings will be used for seeding.
Playing Format
- All singles events will have round robins consisting of three. Up to two of the highest rated players in each event will receive a bye. If you do not want a bye, you must explicitly inform the tournament by texting us at (661) 264-7291 at least one day before the tournament.
- Two players will advance from all events unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- All matches will be three out of five.
Additional Rules
Tournament Staff: Ronald Yu. If you have questions, please text us at (661) 264-7291.
Tournament Referee: Yelena Karshtedt RR/IU.
Venue. The tournament will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Saratoga. The venue address is 13716 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. The closest airport is San Jose Airport (SJC).
Registration. Registration will be live on Omnipong shortly.
Payment. All entries must be paid for online beforehand via Omnipong. Your spot is not secure unless you pay beforehand. It is your responsibility to pay online beforehand to secure your spot.
Event Cancellations. Events with fewer than six entries will be cancelled.
Ratings. The rating from Friday, November 1 will be used for eligibility. The most recent rating posted on Ominpong will be used for seeding.
Unrated. Unrated players may not advance other than in the U100 and U500 or with an estimated rating from a USATT certified coach.
Cellphones. This tournament will rely heavily on players having access to text messages and phone calls (and preferably the internet). All players must have a cellphone or be accompanied by a parent or coach with access to a cellphone.
By registering for this tournament on Omnipong, you authorize the tournament organizers to send you SMS text messages. Message/data rates apply.
To save yourself some time on the day of the tournament, you can pre-register your phone number here. If your name does not appear on the drop-down list and you have registered for the tournament on Omnipong, please check again a few days before the tournament. If you have already played one of our tournaments before, we already have your number.
Equipment. We will use Nittaku Premium balls on 10 Butterfly tables on wood floor.
USATT Rules. All generic USATT rules apply. Players must be USATT members to play. Final decisions are up to the discretion of the tournament director.
Draws and Results
Draws and results will be posted here. As usual, draws are constantly changing as more players enter or withdraw from the tournament.
| Event | Champion | Runner-Up |
|---|
Event Day Player Instructions
The instructions below are the same as our previous tournaments. If you played that tournament, we already have your number and no further action is required.- When you arrive at the venue, please check in with the tournament front desk. You will be 1) asked to read these instructions and 2) asked to input your phone number to the tournament. To save time, you can read these instructions ahead of time and input your phone number here. Note that you do not need to give us your number if you have already received a text message from us within the past week.
- The venue will open at 8:00 am.
- Every player must have access to text messages. If you are dropping your kid off, please input the phone number of a coach or trusted adult who will be present at the tournament.
- Unlike other tournaments, we do not pre-assign tables to a match. Instead, every match waits in one giant queue, and the first match in the queue starts immediately once a table is available. Once you are in one of the two front spots in the queue, we will send you a text message telling you to get ready. Please use this time to use the restroom, so you will be ready to go once your match starts. Once a table is available, your will receive a message indicating that your match is starting.
- We will not be handing out clipboards and balls like at other tournaments. Instead, whenever you have a match, you will receive a text message indicating your table number and opponent (note the message will come from an unknown number).
- Once you receive a text indicating your match has started, go to the table and start your match. You do not need to contact the tournament director unless something is wrong (e.g. your opponent won't show up). There should be a ball at each table. If there is no ball, see the tournament director. Please leave the ball at the table when your match is finished
- When you are finished with your match, click on the link on the text message. It will take you to a webpage to submit your results.
- Input your results and hit submit button at the bottom of the page. If all goes well, your results have been saved and you will be redirected to the draw. Again, you do not need to inform the tournament director once your match has finished.
- You can save results in between games by clicking the "save" button at the bottom of the page. Remember to hit "submit" once the match finishes.
- For security reasons, you may only submit your results once by clicking the submit button on the webpage. If you made an error and need to submit again, then contact any tournament staff and we will unlock the page for you again.
- Only one player needs to submit results. Please submit as soon as your match ends so we can free up the table for the next match.
- It is important to remember that your table changes every match. Always check your text messages to see where your next match is.
- Once a table is available, we immediately assign it to the next match in line. You can view your position in line here. You can also reach this page by clicking on "Match Queue" on the menu at the top of the page. The match queue will show an ETA (may not be too accurate as this is our first time doing it) and whether your opponent is currently playing on another table.
- The match queue will also show a list of who is currently playing at what table and for how long each match has been going on. You can use it to watch your next opponent and get a rough idea of when your next match will start.
- Your match will only show up on the queue once the event has started.
- To help the tournament run more quickly, if you see that someone you know should be playing, please inform them.
- If any problems come up, please talk to any of the tournament staff. Have fun!
Getting Started
Submitting Results
Waiting for Your Next Match
Questions
Match Queue
View the match queue here.Miscellaneous
By signing up for this tournament, you agree to the following:
Entering the tournament, I fully understand that table tennis activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I and/or my minor child incur as a result of my participation in the activity. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless to USATT, OCTTA, all Individuals, Organizations and Sponsors involved in this event. I agree to abide by the rules of the USATT and decisions of the Tournament Officials.
Signature: ______________ (Parent or Guardian must sign for Minor, under age 18) Date:____________
USATT MEMBERSHIP—Basic $25/Yr, Pro $75/Yr
1 Day Tournament Pass: $50 Adult, $20 Junior
OPTIONAL: Donation to support USATT National Team Programs
USATT SAFE SPORT PROTOCOL
☐ I understand USATT’s Safe Sport Policy including the organization’s Coaching Policy, which requires that all persons who are engaged in coaching activities at USATT Affiliated Member Clubs and/or USATT Sanctioned Tournaments, except parents or legal guardians coaching their own children, must be fully Safe Sport Compliant, which includes completing SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport every year and undergoing a criminal background screen every two years.
☐ I understand that, pursuant to USATT’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, all participants at USATT Sanctioned Tournaments who are over the age of 18 and have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes must complete annual SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport.
More information on USATT’s Safe Sport Policy is available at: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-table- tennis/athlete-safety/safe-sport.
USATT Safe Sport Protocol
Communication of Safe Sport Policy to Tournament Participants
Full Information for USATT’s Safe Sport Policy is available on the Athlete Safety Section of the USATT website:
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-table-tennis/athlete-safety/safe-sport.
This page includes links for:
- The USATT Safe Sport Policy, including the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy [“MAAPP”];
- The SafeSport Code for the Olympic and Paralympic Movements;
- The US Center for SafeSport’s Toolkit for Parents;
- USATT Safe Sport Compliance Protocol (Who Must Be Safe Sport Compliant and How a Person Becomes Safe Sport Compliant); and
- Frequently asked Questions Regarding Safe Sport Compliance.
PERSONS IN POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY MUST BE FULLY SAFE SPORT COMPLIANT
Under USATT Safe Sport Policy, persons holding certain Positions of Authority must complete SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for Safe Sport (once per year) and undergo a criminal background screen (every two years). The list of Positions of Authority requiring Full Safe Sport Compliance is set out in USATT’s Safe Sport Policy and the Athlete Safety Section of the USATT Website: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-table-tennis/athlete-safety/safe-sport.
USATT COACHING POLICY
All persons who are engaged in coaching activities at USATT Affiliated Member Clubs and/or USATT Sanctioned Tournaments, except parents or legal guardians coaching their own children, must be Fully Safe Sport Compliant, which requires completing SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport every year and undergoing a criminal background screen every two years.
ADULT PARTICIPANTS REQUIRING SAFESPORT TRAINING
Pursuant to USATT’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, ALL Adult Participants (participants over the age of 18) who have regular contact with or authority over minor aged athletes must complete SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport every year (“SafeSport Trained”).
CONTACT USATT TO BECOME SAFESPORT TRAINED AND/OR FULLY SAFE SPORT COMPLIANT
USATT is pleased to assist USATT Members in the process of becoming SafeSport Trained and/or Fully Safe Sport Compliant. Please contact USATT at Admin@usatt.org for more information and guidance in this process.
MANDATORY REPORTING
There are certain circumstances where reporting a potential Safe Sport violation is mandatory. These circumstances include: (i) child abuse; (ii) sexual misconduct; (iii) emotional and physical misconduct; (iv) criminal charges and/or dispositions involving sexual misconduct or misconduct involving minors; (v) any abuse of the Safe Sport process. Child abuse must be immediately reported to local law enforcement. To learn more about the appropriate agency where you can submit a report of child abuse, log onto: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/reporting.
HOW TO REPORT SAFE SPORT VIOLATION
Persons can report a suspected violation of USATT’s Safe Sport Policy to:
- The US Center for SafeSport at www.SafeSport.org (or by phone during regular business hours at: 720-531-0340);
- The USATT Athlete Protection Officer Mark Thompson (mark.thompson@usatt.org) (719-329-4200).
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