Veterans English Table Tennis Society

Veterans
English Table Tennis Society
presents
MIDLANDS MASTERS
TOURNAMENT
to be held at
Tipton Sports Academy
Wednesbury Oak Road
Tipton
West Midlands DY4 0BS
Telephone: (03000 120121)
on
SATURDAY/SUNDAY 25/26 OCTOBER 2014
Or ganising Committee:
Referee: Brian Jackson (NR,IU)
Referee’s Assistant: Eileen Shaler
Deputy Referee: Eileen Allison (NR)
Referee's Assistant: Margaret Shearwood
Organiser: Roy Norton
Tables: 27 x Butterfly Europa
Balls: Butterfly 3 star white
Closing date for entries: 1st October 2014
Racket testing may take place at this tournament
CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS
1. T a b l e T e n n i s E n g l a n d Tournament Regulations, including Regulation R (racket
re-rubbering), apply to this tournament. I.T.T.F. Regulations for International
Competitions apply except those relating to the matters covered by the items
marked (*) on this entry form. Rackets must comply with I.T.T.F. Regulations
3.2.1.3. Time-Out Regulation 3.4.4.2.does not apply to this tournament (*) Racket
testing may take place at this tournament. No glueing of rackets will be allowed on
the premises.
2. Completion and submission of this entry form signifies agreement by the entrant to
the conditions of the competition including the variations from I.T.T.F. requirements.
3. Entrants in over 40 events must be 40 years of age or over on 1st January 2015.
Entrants in other aged events must have attained the appropriate age before the date
of the tournament.
4. Players may enter a maximum of three events that they are eligible for. The
three entries may cover (a) 3 singles only, (b) 2 singles + 1 doubles, (c) 1 singles, 1
doubles + mixed doubles.
5. The last day for receipt of entries is Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The draw will
take place on October 8, 2014 at 5 Alisan Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs FY6 7QF.
6. Once the draw has been made no refund of entry fees will be given
7. Each entrant will receive an acknowledgement of entry, either by email, or by post if a
stamped addressed envelope is enclosed; the acknowledgement will include the
expected playing time(s) for their opening match in each event.
8. There will be no charge to competitors for admission to the venue.
9. Play throughout will be with Butterfly 3 Star White Balls. 27 Butterfly Europa tables
will be used in courts measuring 10m x 5m*. Normal overhead lighting; minimum
height of playing area 8m.
10. All Singles events will be drawn in qualifying groups of four, wherever possible.
Seeded players in Singles will be required to play group matches. The WINNER and
RUNNER-UP in each group will qualify for the knockout stage. Players finishing
THIRD and FOURTH in their group will qualify for the PLATE competition. Only
players who have played in a group will be eligible to play in the Plate Competition.
The final position in each group will be decided in accordance with ITTF Regulation
3.7.5. All Doubles events will be drawn on a straight knockout basis. All matches will
be the best of five games.
11. Each match will be controlled by an Umpire, whose decision will be final on all
matters of fact, the decision of the Referee being final on matters of Law. Assistant
Umpires may only be appointed for the finals at the Referees discretion.
12. Practice tables will not be available. Competitors will be permitted to practise on
tables not in use, at the discretion of the Referee.
13. Clothing worn will be in accordance with the Table Tennis England. Appendix “C” to
rules.
14. All competitors must report to the control table on arrival each day, and must not
leave the hall, without first obtaining permission from the control table.
15. Refreshments are obtainable at the venue. Car parking facilities and changing rooms
are available.
16. Competitors can enter events in a younger age group, subject to regulation 4.
17. Further copies of this entry form may be obtained from the website:
http://www.vetts.org.uk , alternatively photocopies will be accepted.
18. The organisers can accept no liability for injuries to competitors or for the loss of
personal possessions during the Championships.
19. IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT ALL LOSING PLAYERS MUST UMPIRE
WHEN REQUESTED. Please note that this is not optional – it is both a requirement
and a condition of entry.
20. As soon as a match is completed the score machines are to be left BLANK and
the losing player has to return the completed score card to the referee’s table
immediately.
21. Please notify Referee if you need to withdraw from any event entered.
THE VETTS NATIONAL MASTERS - TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
PROPOSED PROGRAMME
(At the Referees’ discretion)
SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 2014
Men/W omen – All Age Groups Singles Groups
Men/W omen - Over 40/50/60 Doubles Knockout
Knockouts Over 70's Open Doubles - Groups/Knockout
Including all Doubles Finals
SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER 2014
Men/W omen - All Singles Knockouts
Men/W omen - All Plate
Mixed Doubles - Knockout
VENUE DIRECTIONS
From The South/South East: Head North on the M1. Leave M1 at junction 19, taking M6 towards North
West/Birmingham. Leave M6 at junction 9, taking A461 towards Dudley. Then take the A41 towards
West Bromwich. Then take A4037 towards Tipton. At the Ocker Hill roundabout continue on the A4037
Gospel Oak Road towards W olverhampton, after about 1.5 miles turn left at the traffic lights, continuing
onto A4037 W ednesbury Oak Road & you will arrive at the Tipton Sports Academy on your left hand
side.
From The North/North East: Head South on the A1(M). Leave A1(M) at junction 35, taking M18, and
continuing onto M1 heading for Derby. Leave M1 at junction 28, taking A38 heading for
Derby/Burton/Birmingham. After about 20 miles the A38 becomes A5148, continue towards Brownhills
A5/M6 North. Then take A5127 heading towards Brownhills A5. Then take A5 towards Brownhills. Then
take A461 towards W alsall. Then take A4148 heading towards Cannock A34. Then take A461 towards
Dudley. Then take A41 towards W est Bromwich. Then take A4037 towards Tipton. At the Ocker Hill
roundabout continue on the A4037 Gospel Oak Road towards W olverhampton and after about 1.5 miles
turn left at the traffic lights, continuing onto A4037 Wednesbury Oak Road & you will arrive at the Tipton
Sports Academy on your left hand side.
From The North West: Head South on the M6. Leave M6 at junction 10, taking A454 towards
Wolverhampton. Continue onwards as the A454 becomes A463. Take A41 heading towards
Wednesbury, then taking A4098 Great Bridge Road heading towards Great Bridge. At the traffic lights
turn right onto A4037 W ednesbury Oak Road & you will arrive at the Tipton Sports Academy on your
left hand side.
From The South West: Head North on the M5. Leave M5 at junction 2, then take A4123 towards
Dudley/W olverhampton. Then take A4037 towards Tipton. Continue on A4037 for about 2.25 miles and it
becomes W ednesbury Oak Road & you will arrive at the Tipton Sports Academy on your right hand side.
HOTEL
Novotel, Union St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 3JN - Tel: 01902 871100
(Hotel is 4.5 miles from venue. From hotel to venue: A545> A41>A4098)
ACCOMMODATION PRICE
ROOMS: £50 B&B Single Occupancy; £60 B&B Double Occupancy; £90 B&B Triple
Occupancy
HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
Credit card will be required to secure the booking. Accounts to be paid on departure.
Credit card authorisation will be requested at check-in
………………………………………………………………………….
MIDLAND MASTERS TOURNAMENT - NOVOTEL.
24/25/26 October 2014
HOTEL BOOKING FORM
Please print clearly
Name and address ……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………Post Code ……………………………………
Daytime Tel: No. ……………………………….Number in Party……… Date of Arrival……………
Accommodation Required
Friday 24th
Saturday 25th
Sunday 26th
Single
Type of Room
Twin
Double
VETTS MIDLANDS MASTERS' TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
VETTS MIDLANDS MASTERS' TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
ENTRY FORM
ENTRY FORM
A separate entry form must be completed by each player, and delivered to
A separate entry form must be completed by each player, and delivered to
Brian Jackson (NR,IU) 5 Alisan Road, Poulton-le-Fylde,
Lancs. FY6 7QF Tel: 07973 851407
No later than 1st October 2014
Brian Jackson (NR,IU) 5 Alisan Road, Poulton-le-Fylde,
Lancs. FY6 7QF Tel: 07973 851407
No later than 1st October 2014
All entrants should ensure that they have the conditions that apply to this tournament.
CHEQUE/POSTAL ORDER SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO V.E.T.T.S.
All entrants should ensure that they have the conditions that apply to this tournament.
CHEQUE/POSTAL ORDER SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO V.E.T.T.S.
Reply required by (please tick): e-mail  enclosed stamped addressed envelope
Please note: Late starts cannot be accommodated.
Reply required by (please tick): e-mail  enclosed stamped addressed envelope
Please note: Late starts cannot be accommodated.

Competitor's Full Name
Competitor's Full Name
Known as
Known as
Address
Address
Postcode
Postcode
Telephone
Telephone
Date of Birth
County of Affiliation
Yes
/
No
Date of Birth
County of Affiliation
Table Tennis England Licence No.
Membership of VETTS
Table Tennis England Licence No.
Membership of VETTS
(please indicate with circle)
Yes
/
No
(please indicate with circle)
Email Address:
Email Address:
VETTS
Tick box if you do not wish to receive information from table tennis organisations
DISCLAIMER
Tick box if you do not wish to receive information from commercial companies
EVENTS ENTERED *** tick as appropriate
MEN'S ***
1. Over 40s Singles
2. Over 40s Doubles
Partner
Fee


WOMEN'S ***
3. Over 40s Singles
4. Over 40s Doubles


£12.00 ea
£ 6.00 ea
5. Over 50s Singles
6. Over 50s Doubles


7. Over 50s Singles
8. Over 50s Doubles


£11.35 ea
£ 6.00 ea
9. Over 60s Singles
10. Over 60s Doubles


11. Over 60s Singles
12. Over 60s Doubles


£11.35 ea
£ 6.00 ea
13. Over 70s Singles

14. Over 70s Singles

£11.35 ea
15. Over 80s Singles *

16. Over 80s Singles * 
£ 5.35 ea


£ 6.00 ea
£ 6.00 ea
ADD
ADD Equipment Hire Levy (all entrants)
ADD Temporary Membership (non-VETTS Members)
Table Tennis England tournament levy (all entrants)
£8.00
£0.50
TOTAL
I undertake to 1.
2.
3.
observe the regulations of the tournament
abide by the decisions of the Referee and of the Tournament Committee
fulfil the schedule of play arranged for me unless prevented by circumstances
beyond my control and accepted as such by the Referee.
I agree to the above information being stored on computer
_______________________________
Date_______________________
Tick box if you do not wish to receive information from table tennis organisations
DISCLAIMER
Tick box if you do not wish to receive information from commercial companies
EVENTS ENTERED *** tick as appropriate
MEN'S ***
1. Over 40s Singles
2. Over 40s Doubles
Partner
Fee


WOMEN'S ***
3. Over 40s Singles
4. Over 40s Doubles


£12.00 ea
£ 6.00 ea
5. Over 50s Singles
6. Over 50s Doubles


7. Over 50s Singles
8. Over 50s Doubles


£11.35 ea
£ 6.00 ea
9. Over 60s Singles
10. Over 60s Doubles


11. Over 60s Singles
12. Over 60s Doubles


£11.35 ea
£ 6.00 ea
13. Over 70s Singles

14. Over 70s Singles

£11.35 ea
15. Over 80s Singles *

16. Over 80s Singles * 
£ 5.35 ea


Total
£
£ 6.00 ea
£ 6.00 ea
17. Over 40s Mixed Double
18. Over 70s Open Doubles
£10.00
NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE FOLLOWING
UNDERTAKING IS SIGNED:
VETTS
Total
£
17. Over 40s Mixed Doubles
18. Over 70s Open Doubles
Signed

ADD
ADD Equipment Hire Levy (all entrants)
ADD Temporary Membership (non-VETTS Members)
Table Tennis England tournament levy (all entrants)
£8.00
£10.00
£0.50
NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE FOLLOWING
UNDERTAKING IS SIGNED:
TOTAL
I undertake to 1.
2.
3.
observe the regulations of the tournament
abide by the decisions of the Referee and of the Tournament Committee
fulfil the schedule of play arranged for me unless prevented by circumstances
beyond my control and accepted as such by the Referee.
I agree to the above information being stored on computer
Signed
_________________________________
Date________________________