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Australian National Para Table Tennis Championships
Mornington, Victoria
3-7 February 2017
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MPTTA STADIUM
Sponsored Locally by the Following:
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Event Info
Date: 3rd February to 7th February 2017
Venue: Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Dunns Road, Mornington, Victoria
Contact: Max Coulthard
0414 436 233
Classification: Classification will take place Friday 3rd February 2017 from 1pm. More
information is included in the entry form.
Function: A dinner will be held at the Civic Recreational Centre on Sunday 5th February at
6.30pm. Function details will be advised closer to the event.
Closing Date: FRIDAY 20th January 2017
How to Enter: Please complete all parts of the player details, entry form and sign as required. Send entry to your respective state association for endorsement and submission. Overseas entries should be submitted through your National Association.
STATES PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM &
PAYMENT TO: Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association
P.O. Box 397 Mornington, Vic 3931
or
Bank Details: BSB: 633 000 Account # 147074546. Ref# Your Name
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Conditions
Tournament Referee: Neil Montfort. Tournament Director: Max Coulthard
1. The Championships will be conducted in accordance with TTA and ITTF Regulations and the current Laws of table tennis.
2. Eligibility: All players must be financial members of Table Tennis Australia. (declaration signed and returned to your State Association for verification)
3. All Australian players are required to be registered in the highest category of their State Membership. Other competitors must be registered members of an Association affiliated with ITTF. Entrants in Swish Events A18 and A19 need to be registered members of Vision Australia.
4. Matches will be the best of 5 games. However, some may be best of 3 at the discretion of the organisers.
5. Any player failing to appear when scheduled to play is liable to disqualification by the Referee. Draws will be posted on the notice board. Players will be notified of changes to their time of play via the notice board. All events will be timed. Each player will receive a draw at the opening ceremony advising the times and exact table number – players will be required to be at the table ready to play at the designated time. All players will be issued individual names- these MUST be worn for ALL matches unless you have a player name on your shirt.
6. Each match will be controlled by an umpire, whose decision shall be final on any point of fact. The Referee’s decision shall be final on any point of law.
7. White Plastic Nittaku balls will be used for all events. The main colour of a shirt, skirt or shorts must not be white. Stiga Expert Roller blue tables and Cornilleau blue tables will be used during the championships. For wheelchair events Cornilleau Tables & nets will be used.
8. Players participate at their own risk. No injury claims will be recognised. Players with pre-existing medical condition and the medication appropriate for the Organising Committee to be aware of when entering.
9. ITTF Regulations for clothing will be enforced. The Referee MUST approve any non-compliance with any aspect of the clothing regulations prior to the Championship commencing. Players should be neatly dressed, and not wear any clothing, which might cause offence or bring the game into disrepute. Nominated doubles pairs from the same association should be dressed uniformly.
10. No gluing or re gluing of rackets is permitted in the playing venue.
11. A Management Committee will be appointed and carry out functions in terms of TTA Regulations. One of these functions is to consider any appeals against rulings of the host organisation or the referee on a question or tournament conduct not covered in the Laws.
12. The Organising Committee may cancel or combine events if insufficient entries are received.
13. Requirements for awarding medallions – 2 entries are required to hold an event and only one medallion (Gold) will be awarded. For 3-6 entries 1st and 2nd awarded (Gold & Silver).
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7 or more entries are required for Bronze medals to be awarded to losing semi-finalists.
14. This event will be subject to filming and photography by participants, coaches and other approved persons. Participants (parents/guardians of players under age 18) give consent for the entrant to be filmed of photographed during the championships.
15. ANTI-DOPING:
Please be advised that this event is subject to drug testing in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) regulations. Table Tennis Australia would like to refer all competitors and their coaches to the following websites which have the relevant information relating to anti-doping including the option to check any substance, as well as the ASADA e-Learning Level 1 and Level 2 Anti-Doping Courses:
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Association (ASADA): www.asada.gov.au
Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC): www.asdmac.gov.au
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA): www.wada-ama.org
TTA’s Anti-Doping policy can also be viewed on the TTA website under governance.
Please be aware that it is the athlete's sole responsibility to comply with this policy
including applying for therapeutic use exemptions when taking a banned medication
for therapeutic reasons.
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Prize money
Event A3 is proudly sponsored by
GOLD SPONSOR
A total prize pool for this event is $500.00
Prize money will be awarded to the winners and runner up in this event. If this event has 7 players or more; prize
money will be awarded to the losing semi-finalists.
Other events A minimum prize pool of $2,000.00 will be award to specific events once all events have been confirmed
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Player Details
PLAYER DETAILS FORM
SURNAME:
FIRST NAME:
ADDRESS:
STATE: POSTCODE:
EMAIL:
2016 (or 17) REGISTRATION No: DATE OF BIRTH:
TELEPHONE: MOBILE:
PLAYER DECLARATION
I certify that I have read the Championship Conditions of Entry and agree to abide by them.
SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT:
PARENT'S SIGNATURE: (if under 18)
STATE DECLARATION
I certify that the above competitor is a registered player (condition 3)
NAME OF AUTHORISED OFFICER:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORISED OFFICER:
CLASSIFICATION
CURRENT CLASSIFICATION: CLASSIFCIATION REQUIRED:
YES NO
MEMBER OF DSA or Sport Inclusion Australia:
YES NO
DSA or Sport Inclusion Australia No.:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORISED OFFICER:
FOR CLASSIFICATION ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
TTA - SUE STEVENSON
[email protected] (07) 3369 4999
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Entry Form
EVENT DESCRIPTION PARTNER - DOUBLE $FEE
OPEN SINGLES CLASS 1 - 11 & DEAF A1 Men’s Open Wheelchair Singles (Class 1-5) $35.00
A2 Women’s Open Wheelchair Singles (Class 1-5) $35.00
A3 Men’s Open Standing Singles (6-11 & Deaf) $35.00
A4 Women’s Open Standing Singles (6-11 & Deaf) $35.00
A5 Men’s Singles (Class 11) $35.00
A6 Women’s Singles (Class 11) $35.00
A7 Men’s Deaf Singles $35.00
A8 Women’s Deaf Singles $35.00
OPEN DOUBLES CLASS 1 - 11 & DEAF A9 Men’s Open Wheelchair Doubles (Class 1-5) $20.00 ea
A10 Women’s Open Wheelchair Doubles (Class 1-5) $20.00 ea
A11 Mixed Open Wheelchair Doubles (Class 1-5) $20.00 ea
A12 Men’s Open Standing Doubles (Class 6-10) $20.00 ea
A13 Women’s Open Standing Doubles (Class 6-10) $20.00 ea
A14 Mixed Open Standing Doubles (Class 6-10) $20.00 ea
A15 Men’s Doubles (Class 11) $20.00 ea
A16 Women’s Doubles (Class 11) $20.00 ea
A17 Mixed Doubles (Class 11) $20.00 ea
A18 Swish Singles (visually impaired) $20.00 ea
A19 Swish Doubles (visually impaired) $20.00 ea
A20 Men’s Deaf Doubles $20.00 ea
A21 Women’s Deaf Doubles $20.00 ea
A22 Mixed Deaf Doubles $20.00 ea
CLASS 1 - 10 SINGLES A23 Class Singles (Class 1-10)
Class Singles will be organised into events once all classifications have been completed
$25.00
A24 Class Junior U23 Standing Singles (Class 6–10) $25.00
A25 Class Junior U23 Wheelchair Singles (Class 1–5) $25.00
Teams Only
State/Territory Teams events on 6th & 7th Feb 2017
Cost Per Team $20.00
BUFFET DINNER Group Mid Tournament Dinner Sunday February 5th 2017 $25 ea
TOTAL
Closing Date: Friday 20th January 2017. States please return entry form to MPTTA
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Classification Information
What is Classification? Classification is an assessment process, which allows us to group athletes
whose impairment causes similar limitations in a particular sport in order to allow for meaningful
competition.
Classification requirements for the 2017 Australian National Para Table Tennis Championships
Athletes with a Physical Impairment (Classes 1-10) are required to hold an eligible classification
with a Sport Class Status of National Review (NR) or National Confirmed (NC) by the close of entries.
Athletes without a classification, or who hold a National Review (NR), or a Provisional (PrR) status
classification may enter, however will be required to attend Physical Impairment Athlete Evaluation at the competition to be eligible to compete.
Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment (Class 11) are required to hold an eligible Sport Inclusion Australia classification with a Sport Class Status of National Review (NR) or National Confirmed (NC)
by the close of entries. Provisional (PrR) status classifications will not be eligible for entry. No
classification will be offered at this event. Athletes must be a member of Sport Inclusion Australia to compete in this event. To arrange a classification please contact Sport Inclusion Australia by
visiting their website: http://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/
Athletes with a Hearing Impairment are required to hold an eligible Deaf Sports classification by the
close of entries. Athletes must be a member of Deaf Sport Australia (DSA). To arrange a classification
please contact Deaf Sports Australia by visiting their website: http://www.deafsports.org.au/
All Athletes in Classes 1-11 are advised to check whether they have been formally classified prior
to entering into the event. Refer to the Table Tennis Australia Classification master list at
www.tabletennis.org.au/Elite/Athletes-With-Disabilities/Classification
Classification for Athletes with a physical impairment at this event National level classification will be delivered for athletes with a physical impairment only.
Event Dates Classification Venue
2017 Australian National PARA Table Tennis Championships
Pre competition classification assessment Friday 3rd February (1pm onwards)
Observation in Competition 4 & 5 February 2017
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Dunns Road, Mornington, Victoria
Table Tennis Australia will determine which athletes are required to attend classification according to the Australian master list for Table Tennis.
Athletes with a physical impairment in classes 1-10 who are
- provisional (PrR), - national review (NR) status, will also be seen by the classification panel.
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Classification Information
All Athletes that require classification will be scheduled for an assessment on 3rd February 2017
and athletes who are scheduled must be available from the beginning of the classification period.
Athletes will be notified of the schedule via email (as provided on the entry form) no later than 1
week prior to the event.
Athletes must meet the Minimal Disability Criteria as defined by the ITTF Classification Rules to be eligible to compete at this event. If an athlete does not meet minimal eligibility during the
classification evaluation period, they will be allowed to compete in the rounds but will not be eligible
for finals or medals.
If an athlete disagrees with the final classification decision, the athlete will compete at the Nationals
under the classification results determined by the National classification panel at this event.
What happens during a National classification evaluation?
Classification generally includes the following steps:
Medical Assessment Assessment of impairment Athletes will be asked questions about their impairment and will be required to perform physical tests.
Technical assessment Assessment of event specific skills.
As required, athletes will be asked to perform specific skills that are specific to their sport eg: demonstrating a forehand
Competition Assessment Observation and assessment of sports specific movement in competition
As required, classifiers will observe athletes in competition
Athletes should refer to the Preparing for Classification document that will be provided with the
classification schedule for full details of what to expect and what to bring to classification.
• Prior to being seen by the classification panel, athletes will be required to read and sign an
Athlete Evaluation Consent Form.
• Athletes are advised to bring an athlete representative to classification (parent, coach or other). This is a requirement for athletes under 18 years.
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Classification Information
Medical documentation requirements for athletes with a physical impairment selected to attend
classification evaluation (physical Impairment) at the event
• All athletes attending classification (except those with an obvious limb deficiency) will
need to bring a letter or report from a specialist (e.g neurologist, orthopedic or spinal
specialist) stating their diagnosis, and the physical signs. This letter should not be more
than 5 years old.
• ALL athletes under 18 with short stature (Achondroplasia or other conditions causing short
stature) must present with a letter from their treating specialist (endocrinologist, pediatric rehabilitation consultant or orthopedic specialist) outlining the details of their diagnosis
and an estimated likely terminal height (ie height as an adult). Documentation must
include a brief rationale for their estimation of this height, and predicted growth curves
compared to norms.
Where do I go for further information?
Organisation Website and contact details
Table Tennis Australia www.tabletennis.org.au + 61 7 3369 4999 [email protected]
Australian Paralympic Committee www.paralympic.org.au + 61 2 9704 0500 [email protected]
