2010  OMTTC  SPRING FLING
Table Tennis Tournament
Saturday  April 17 th, 2010 – La Vista (Omaha, Ne)
Hosted and organized by the Omaha Metro Table Tennis Club sponsored by Stiga

LOCATION:     Faith Presbyterian Church, 8100 Giles Rd, La Vista, Ne.  68128,   Church Phone:  402 331 6944.
		(On NW corner of 8100 & Giles Rd)    Upper level Gym.     Floor: Tile on concrete.

ELIGIBILITY:   This is an unsanctioned tournament and is open to everyone.  Age is determined as of tournament date.
 
EQUIPMENT:  Double Happiness 3-star Orange balls will be used.  Playing on 5 Stiga Expert and 3 Joola tables.
 
CLOTHING:    Clothing must conform to the USATT dress code. Solid colored shirt and shorts (not orange),                                              Shoes must have non-marking soles.

RULES:           Players rackets must conform to USATT rules. The tournament director will have the final judgment on matters of playing eligibility. All USATT regulations apply.

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Entries must be received by Thursday, April 15th.  Please include payment with entry.  Entry fees will be returned if you cancel by Thursday, April 15th.   Giant RR event is limited to the first 40 entries.

REGISTRATION:      We will open for Check-in and warm-up at 8:15 AM Saturday, April 17th.   You need to check-in one half hour before your first event.

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE:   Guy Hendrickson, Rod Cowles                                             

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR & REFEREE:        Guy Hendrickson     Assistant director:  Rod Cowles

ENTRY FEES:          Giant RR = $15     U3400 Dbls RR = $10 / team     Hardbat RR = $5     60 + = $5
 
AWARDS:                Classic “legacy” marble trophies for first and second in all events plus cash awards for first and 			        second in hardbat, 60+, U3400 Dbls, A and B singles.  (Amounts to be determined by # of entries.)

EVENT FORMATS:  U3400 doubles – RR    combined rating of players.   (Tournament committee may estimate ratings.)                  
                                 
                                  Hardbat singles - RR   (no sponge – no long pips)                                                            
 
                                  60 + singles – RR        players must be 60 years old or older as of tournament date.                                                               

                                  Giant RR – Begins with a breakdown round robin to determine skill level and placement.   Players then placed into classes A, B, C, D, or E.   Each class plays a RR.   First and second RR class winners play crossovers and the finalists play off for class first and second.
	(Class E may be eliminated if too few entries received.)  (This event limited to the first 40 entries)
 
All matches to be best 3 of 5 eleven-point games.		

NOTE: The tournament director reserves the right to modify or cancel any event due to the number of entries.  

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:    Rod Cowles at 402 981 5381 or e-mail to:  hotrodvet@yahoo.com                                          Club website:  www.omahatabletennisclub.com 

 	  TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

Name: 	  _______________________________________________________ 

Address: _____________________________________________   Phone: _______________________

City:        ______________________________ State: __________ Zip:____________     
           
If you received this entry by land mail and would like to receive them by E-mail, enter your E-mail address below:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:  _________________________________________________________________________

USATT rating:  ___________________ Date of birth: ____/_____/_______

If no USATT rating then circle estimated skill level:     A    B    C    D    E    (A being highest)   

Club or city affiliation:   ___________________  (We will try to avoid inner club matches)

3400 Doubles partner:  _____________________________________  Rating: ____________

Need a doubles partner?     Check here: ____

                                 Circle events entering below.      

EVENT SCHEDULE:                EVENT                            START TIME               FEE

                                   HARDBAT SINGLES RR                      9:00 	         $5.00

                                   60 + SINGLES RR                              10:00	         $5.00

                                   U3400 DBLS RR                                 11:00	         $5.00

                                   GIANT RR	                              12:30 	       $15.00	 (Event limited to 40 entries)  
						(7:00 PM estimated finish)       --------		

Please check-in one half hour before your first event		      TOTAL: _______ 	
										          
Make checks payable to:  OMTTC

Mail entry to:   Rod Cowles,  4912 Manderson St,  Omaha,  Ne.  68104

LUNCH:  There is no official lunch break but you should be able to find time between events.  There will be food items 	  	   available such as: hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and brownies for a small charge.    (Sponsored by the church)   	   There are drink vending machines on the lower level.  There are also many fast food places within a half-mile.

I agree to abide by all USATT and local rules and regulations, in consideration of the acceptance of my entry. I hereby release the tournament sponsors and Faith Presbyterian Church from any and all actions, claims or demands for any loss, damage or injury sustained to my person or property. I am assuming full risk and responsibility for my participation in the tournament.

Signature:_________________________________________________   Date:______________
                                           (guardian if minor)