1998 EDMONTON NOVICE CHALLENGE

December 6, 1998, Chinese Multicultural Centre, Edmonton (9540-102 Ave)

This tournament is for novice table tennis players. If you are a beginner or younger player this is an excellent way to test your skills in a friendly atmosphere.

Tournament Committee: David Jackson, John Fu, Tom Chan, Cynthia Ma

The draw will be held Friday Dec 4th. Please enter early as this will help the tournament organisers get lots of sleep the night before the tournament. Late entries will be included at the discretion of the tournament.

Eligibility: Players entering will be given an Alberta Table Tennis Membership as part of their entry fee. Please take the time to fill in your address and birth date.

Matches:

U300 Team - Maximum combined rating is 300 with no one player exceeding 150. This event is for beginners only. The format will be 2 singles and a doubles match

U600 Team - A maximum combined rating of 600 with no one player exceeding 250. The format will be 2 singles and a doubles match.

Junior Singles (U10, U14 and U17) - to qualify as a novice in these events a player may not have a rating higher than 150

All matches best 2/3

Classification: Most current CTTA ratings will be used. Inactive players will use their last known rating. The tournament committee reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the classification of any player.

Rules: Latest ITTF regulations, including 15cm service toss, red and black racquet, delay of game and 2 minute rest between games. No food or drink in the gym. Orange Nittaku balls will be used. If more than 5 minutes late after your name is called you will default the match. Be sure to check with the control desk if you have to leave the gym.

Umpires: Each player is required to umpire at least twice. The umpire is responsible to see that the match slip is signed by the winner and that the match ball is returned.

Prizes: Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. All Junior Novices will receive a small gift (grab bag).

Dinner: All players, parents and clubs are invited to a fundraising dinner to be held at the Golden Rice Bowl at 6:30 December 6th, 1998 . Tickets are available by contacting the ATTA office or one of the tournament organisers

ENTRY FORM

Name:_________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________Club: __________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________

Birth Date:________________________________ Male______Female______

Saturday, December 6, 1998

Team Fee $15 per team, Singles Fee $5 per event, No rating fee. ATTA membership fee included
Note: Maximum number of events 3. All age events as of July 1, 1998

Total Fee $ __________

I hereby agree to abide by the decisions of the tournament committee. I release the facility, the ATTA and the tournament organisers from any responsibility for damages, injury or losses resulting from my participation in this tournament.

Signed___________________________________________

Send entires to:
Alberta Table Tennis Association
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton T5M 3K6
Ph: (403)427-8588, Fax: (403) 427-2752.
Email: atta@connect.ab.ca