2023 CTTC February Giant Round Robin - Charlotte, NC
2 Star Tournament February 18, 2023
Sponsor: Charlotte Table Tennis Club, Inc.
Location: First United Methodist Church , 501 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte NC
Directions: Parking in the 525 N. Tryon garage - entrance is on 9th Street between N. Tryon and N. Church streets.
Inquiries: Bill Englebreth - wrenglebreth@gmail.com
Eligibility: Entrants must be USATT members, or purchase USATT membership or tournament pass. Only players in good standing with USATT allowed.
To Enter: Online registration at https://forms.gle/zXs3FG9cgTJnjNt3A with payment including all appropriate USATT fees.
Start Time: Facility opens at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Check no later than 9:30 a.m. Registration Deadline: Feb. 15, 2023
Terms: Only prepaid entries accepted / No refunds, including no shows Officials: Tournament Director and Referee - Bill Englebreth, IU/NR
Equipment: 12 Butterfly Centerfold 25 tables and nets + practice tables; good lighting & conditions. Only approved USATT equipment will be used; 3 star orange Nittaku 40+ balls.
Clothing: Darker colors recommended; no orange or yellow shirts; rubber soled shoes only. Players must follow all USATT tournament dress code regulations.
Rules: USATT sanctioned tournament; all USATT regulations apply. Unrated players will not advance to SE except in Group A.
Events Format: (all matches 3/5 to 11 points) Limit: 48 players
Preliminary round - 12 groups of 4 players in round robin / all players advance to groups A, B, C, and D
Second round - 8 groups of 6 players each in round robin. (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2)
Third round - top two finishers in each group advance to semi-final and final. There will be no 3/4 decider matches.
Cancellation Deadline: Midnight on February 16, 2023. After this time all entries will be calculated into the prize payouts.
Prizes:
Group A - 1st place - $500 and trophy
Group A - 2nd place - $200 and trophy
Group A - semifinalists - trophies
Group B - 1st place - $200 and trophy
Group B - 2nd place - $100 and trophy
Group B - semifinalists - trophies
Group C - 1st place - $150 and trophy
Group C - 2nd place - $75 and trophy
Group C - semifinalists - medals
Group D - 1st place - $100 and trophy
Group D - 2nd place - $50 and trophy
Group D - semifinalists - medals
Event Fees: $50