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To be eligible to enter this tournament, players must be currently registered with TTV or equivalent ITTF affiliated body.

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White Plastic 40+ balls will be used for all events. White clothing is not permitted. Racket and clothing regulations will be enforced.

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I.T.T.F. rules will apply to clothing, racquets, gluing, equipment and control of the tournament generally. Any query of the legality or acceptability of playing attire shall be decided by the Tournament Referee. Gluing is not permitted within the stadium.

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Time Out: The Time Out rule shall only apply to age-limited singles events.

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Age Eligibility: O30: Born in 1988 or earlier; U21: born in 1997 or later; U18: born in 2000 or later; U15: born in 2003 or later; U13: Born in 2005 or later; U11: born in 2007 or later.

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Player event restrictions: Divisional Events are open to players not rated above the points stated for the particular Division according to Ratings Central Points as at the closing date for entries.

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You may enter up to SIX events. A player may only play in a maximum of 2 sequential Division singles events and a maximum of 2 sequential age-limited events. This restriction includes the Open Singles. i.e. if you enter Open Singles you can only enter one aged singles event.

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Event format: All Age-limited singles events will be Round Robin progressing into Knock-out. All other events shall be knockout except for events which have very few entries which may be changed to RR. All matches are best of 5 games except for Events S1 & S2 which are best of 7.

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Unrated players Any player who has no ratings central points or ranking can be allowed to play in Division 1 & 2 events with progress. No age group event is allowed unless there’s proof of standard.

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This tournament is conducted under TTV By-Laws 2 & 3 - Member Protection and Conduct Regulations that incorporate the provision of the Victorian Government Code of Conduct for Community Sport It is a condition Sport. of entry that all players agree to abide by the TTV regulations and are liable under the regulations for any breaches. The tournament is also run under TTV By-Law 7 regarding the running of tournaments. All players will submit to TTV's jurisdiction with respect to any disciplinary matter that occurs during, or arises out of, this tournament.

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The Tournament Committee, in conjunction with the Referee, shall have sole management of the Championships and their decisions are final

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The Tournament Committee shall have the power to cancel any event which attracts insufficient entries, and to vary any conditions as it may deem necessary. Players entering an event which is cancelled, or for which they are not eligible, will be placed in an alternative event if one is suitable.

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The Tournament Committee reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse entry into the tournament by any player. If the Tournament Committee exercises this option, it will notify the player accordingly and refund any monies paid.

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Late entries that effect seeds will not be accepted once lists have been sent to the selectors.

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Entrants who have not paid and do not turn up to play may be invoiced their entrance fees.

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Refunds may not be given if notification of withdrawal from events is not given to the Tournament Director in reasonable time and with satisfactory reason.

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All players must assist by umpiring when requested. Any player not ready to play when called may be disqualified.

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Upon collecting the score sheet, players should take an umpire to the table. If unable to find an umpire please see the referee immediately. Winning players must check, sign, & return the score sheet to the office immediately upon completion of matches. A maximum 2 minute hit up is allowed prior to commencement of a match.

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Cash prizes for winners and runners up will be awarded in all events, amount to be determined by the number of entries received.

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The submission of this Entry Form and the payment of entry fees is deemed as acceptance of these Conditions of Entry to the Tournament.