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Birmingham TT Academy Senior Open 1* (28/12/2025)
(Approved by Table Tennis England and Warwickshire County Table Tennis Association)

DATE: Sunday, 28th December 2025

VENUE: 
Birmingham Table Tennis Academy
Nishkam High School, Birmingham
B19 2LF

Referee: 
Tra Hoang (L2 - Tournament Organiser)
Tournament organiser: 
Edward Lynn (L2 - Tournament Organiser)
Organising committee: 
Edward Lynn & Tra Hoang

Any correspondence must be sent to: 
birminghamttacademy@gmail.com

Closing date for entries: 
Sunday, 21th December 2025 at 5:00pm.

Full payment at point of entry will be required to secure your entry 
(see detail on entry form).

The tournament is included in the Computer Ranking Scheme.
Players will be ranked based on current computer rating points and ranking list when the draw takes place, based on a 1* Tournament. 

PROVISIONAL PLAYING SCHEDULE

Morning (9:30am – 1:30pm) 42 Spaces
40 Spaces Remaining 
Women's Graded Singles
Men's Graded Singles 

Afternoon (2:00pm – 6:00pm) 48 Spaces 
45 Spaces Remaining 
Women's Open Singles
Men's Open Singles

The above is a guide only as the playing schedule will vary according to size of entry. Graded groups of 6/7/8 based upon number of entries. Players will be grouped based on the latest computer rankings/ratings list. Open events will be created to ensure a minimum of 5 matches are played. The organising committee reserves the right to modify the group sizes in light of entries received; any amendments to times will be communicated via email. 

Players may enter more than 1 event, 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon (see detail on entry form).
Players in the various events must have been born as follows: Under 11 (2015 or later), Under 13 (2013 or later), Under 15 (2011 or later), Under 19 (2007 or later). Players of all ages can enter senior events. 

Trophies will be awarded to all 1st and 2nd placed positions. 

Registration and practice from 9:00am, with play to commence at 9:30am.

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General

1. Name of tournament: 
Birmingham TT Academy Senior Open 1*
2. Tournament category: 1-Star
3. The tournament is included in the Computer Ranking Scheme.
4. Promoting body: Birmingham Table Tennis Academy
5. The tournament is approved by Table Tennis England and Warwickshire County Table Tennis Association.
6. Venue: 
Birmingham Table Tennis Academy, Nishkam High School, Birmingham, B19 2LF.
7. Referee: 
Tra Hoang (L2 - Tournament Organiser).
8. Tournament Organiser: 
Edward Lynn (L2 - Tournament Organiser).
9. Organising Committee: Edward Lynn & Tra Hoang
10. Date: Sunday 28th December 2025
11. Time: start at 9.30am - 6pm
12. Confirmation of entry will be sent via email by Monday 22nd December 2025
13. Draw will take place on Monday 22 December 2025 using the latest ranking list when the draw is made
14. Draw will be sent by Monday 22 December 2025
15. All entries and event details are subject to COVID-related restrictions, or protocols that Table Tennis England may deem necessary. Venues used for events may impose COVID restrictions that go beyond government guidance.
16. All participants and attendees at Table Tennis England events are subject to Table Tennis England Codes of Conduct. See here.
17. TTE, the Organisers and the Referee will not tolerate bad language or verbal abuse of volunteers, officials, staff or venue staff, nor a failure to follow the operational directions of stewards and event staff. We will treat all such instances extremely seriously and will take disciplinary action if necessary. For further details, please see the Table Tennis England Workforce Protection Policy.

Entry Provisions

1. Closing date for entry is Sunday 21st December 2025 at 5:00 pm.
2. If it becomes necessary to restrict entries, priority will be given in order of receipt.
3. No entry will be accepted after the draw has been made.

Regulations

1. Every entrant must be affiliated as a Compete Member or provide proof of being a member of another National Association in membership of the ITTF in order to gain a reciprocal membership. An entrant who is not a TTE member or is affiliated as a Supporter or Club Play Member may alternately purchase a One-Off Tournament Pass at the time of entry via https://tabletennisengland.sport80.com/ once this product is launched. It is not possible to obtain the OTTP at the tournament.
2. TTE Regulations Part A (Regulated Competitions) and Part B (Tournament Regulations) apply to the tournament.
3. ITTF Regulations for International Competitions apply to the tournament except where otherwise specified in TTE Regulations Parts A or B, or in this form.
4. Completion and submission of this Entry Form signifies agreement by the entrant to the regulations of the
competition including any variations of ITTF regulations and must be sent to birminghamttacademy@gmail.com. Full payment at point of entry will be required to secure your entry. Entries received with no payment will not be entered. 
5. There will be no refunds after the closing date.
6. All matches shall be the best of five games. The final order in a group shall be determined as per ITTF regulation 3.7.5 for group competitions.
7. All competitors will be required to umpire at least one match in each event entered.
8. System of play: Graded groups of up to 7 players in the morning. Groups and knockouts in the afternoon. When a player is eliminated from a knockout, they will be required to umpire one more match before leaving. 
9. Players of all ages are eligible to enter a Senior event.
10. Main colour of clothing must be different from colour of ball.
11. No competitor or official shall engage in betting on players or matches.
12. Doping shall not take place either before or during play.
13. Completion and submission of this Entry Form signifies agreement by the entrant to the conditions of the competition, including any variations of ITTF regulations.


Playing conditions and equipment

1. Play will take place on 12 Waldner Classic 25 tables (ITTF approved) with Donic clip Pro net and posts, and white Butterfly R40+ balls and score indicators for all matches
2. Court sizes will be at least 9m x 4.5m with barriers surrounding each court. Ceiling height from floor of lighting over table 6 metres, general LED lighting minimum 300 lux. Playing floor is wood.

Information

1. Doping control tests may take place
2. Practice will only be permitted prior to the event starting
3. Changing facilities: are available separate for men and women, hot showers are available.
4. Car parking is available free of charge
5. Prizes: Trophies will be awarded at the end of the event to all 1st and 2nd places.
6. Photo/livestreaming (Birmingham TT Academy) may be taking photos and live streaming matches during this event which may include (but not limited to), using them in our printed and online platforms, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not give permission to take photographs and/or video of you (or individuals for whom you are legally responsible), please contact birminghamttacademy@gmail.com. Please be aware that we follow the Table Tennis England’s Photo and live streaming Policy.
7. Players to bring adequate water and refreshments as the venue provides no catering. It is a vegan venue, so no meat, fish or egg products inside the venue.
8. There is no charge for admission to the venue.
9. Entry fees will not be refunded for cancellations made on and after Sunday 21st December 2025.
ENTRY FORM
A separate entry form must be completed by each player. Entries to be received no later than Sunday 21st December 2025 at 5:00pm. 

All entrants should ensure that they have read the regulations, which apply to this tournament.

Please contact:
if you have any questions.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ON SPACES BELOW AND COMPLETE THE FORM TO BE ADDED ONTO THE WAITING LIST IF FULL.

Morning (9:30am – 1:30pm) 42 Spaces
40 Spaces Remaining 
Women's Graded Singles: 
Men's Graded Singles: 

Afternoon (2:00pm – 6:00pm) 48 Spaces
45 Spaces Remaining 
Women's Open Singles
Men's Open Singles

1. Player full name (As per TTE Membership) *
2.  Full address (incl. Postcode) *
3.  Mobile number *
4. Email *
5. Date of Birth *
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6. Gender *
7.  TTE Membership Number *
8.  County of Affiliation (e.g. Warwickshire) *
9.  National Association (if not affiliated to Table Tennis England) *
10.  Please detail any relevant disability, accessibility or health issues *
11. Event(s) - Player may enter more than 1 event, 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon (total fee of £40 for entering 2 events).

Full payment at point of entry will be required to secure your entry (unless fully booked) via bank transfer to:

BIRMINGHAM TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY 
Account number: 89903056 
Sort code: 51-70-32

Note: Use player(s) name and date of tournament (format DD/MM) as reference on BACS payment.

Please contact:
birminghamttacademy@gmail.com 
if you have any questions.
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NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE FOLLOWING UNDERTAKING IS SIGNED. 

IMPORTANT
Please read the Tournament Regulations and conditions and unless otherwise agreed in advance do not enter unless you are prepared to play until the projected finish time of between 6-7 pm.
 
I undertake to observe the regulations of the tournament, to abide by the decisions of the Referee, and to fulfil the schedule of play arranged for me unless prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond my control and accepted as such by the Referee.

Table Tennis England require consent to the use of personal data in the administration of this competition, in accordance with the TTE Privacy Policy; the information will be shared where necessary with the organisers and event committee. For a player under 16 this consent must be given by a parent or guardian, who must also confirm agreement to the player’s participation in the competition
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13. If player is 16 or over (Please sign if applicable, no entry will be accepted otherwise):

Data Protection

I am the player named above and I consent to the use by TTE of my personal data in the administration of this competition.

(Please enter your full name as signature)
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14. Date *
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15. If player is under 16 (Please sign if applicable, no entry will be accepted otherwise):

Data Protection & Activity Consent

I have legal responsibility for the player named above and I consent to his/her participation in the competition, and to the use by TTE of his/her personal data in its administration.

(Please enter your full name as signature)
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16.  Relationship to player:
17.  Date
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18. Please sign:
The UK Anti-Doping Rules apply to all persons entering an event or competition, for whichever is the longer of a) the length of their membership or licence period; or b) 12 months from the date of their participation, whether or not the entrant or licence holder is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.

A player under 18 may not participate in a Table Tennis England event or competition unless a parent or guardian of that player has consented to testing of that player in the following form:

Anti-Doping Acknowledgment

I have legal responsibility for the player named above and I confirm that I have read the TTE Anti-Doping Regulations (Appendix P) and that I hereby acknowledge that the player is bound by these Regulations.

(Please enter your full name as signature)
19.  Relationship to player:
20.  Date *
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