FARMINGTON HILLS TABLE TENNIS CENTER (FHTTC)
2008 TEAM LEAGUE NOW FORMING
3 PLAYERS PER TEAM

LEAGUE MISSION:

Our mission is to help create an organized and competitive community-based table tennis league.  We provide players of all ages and playing level with the opportunity to develop technical skills, make ever-lasting friendships, and have a lifetime of fun!

LEAGUE DETAILS:

  • FHTTC is hosting a fall table tennis league from September 15 - December 16, 2008.
  • Each team member shall have the opportunity to play singles with each member of opposing teams two times, including one doubles match.
  • Each week league statistics will be available on-line on  fhttc.com.  Click the 2008 Teams/Results link located on the FHTTC League page. You can see your win-loss record by matches and games and  find your team's current standing at all times.
  • Money prizes will be awarded to the top three teams at the end of the 3-month league season (or sooner upon completion of all league matches)

TEAM FORMATION:

  • A team shall consist of three players. Two of these three players will make up the doubles pairing.  A team may include up to 3 substitute players on its team roster.  
  • Team members' ratings shall fall into the following rating groups:
a) first player rating greater than 1950 or less if team chooses
b) second player rating between 1700-1950 or less
c) third player rating of 1700 or less
  • If you do not have a rating but are interested in playing on a team, you may stop by the club for an evaluation and rating assignment.
  • Players may come from other local TT clubs and can intermingle (for example, you may have one member from Rochester, one from Madison Heights, and one from Farmington Hills forming one team).
  • Teams can be made up of male and female, all male or all female.
  • Doubles partners can change among each team per match
  • Substitute is allowed as long as he/she is not on any other team and his/her rating is not greater than rating range he/she is substituting.  

LEAGUE RULES

  • Each team shall play every opposing team members two times in the season.
  • A match is played between two teams who will play nine sets of singles against each other and one set of doubles.
  • A set consists of the best of five games, played up to eleven points, alternate server every two points.
  • Nine sets shall be played singles and one doubles set will be played making a total of ten sets. A team is awarded one point for each set won with a maximum of ten points for each match. 
  • All matches must be held at the FHTTC on selected Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays (schedule to be published).  A $5 club charge applies per player per day.
  • All league matches must be completed by December 16, 2008.
  • A team postponing a match must give at least forty eight hours notice to the opposing team and FHTTC.
  • Scorecard must be signed by both team captains and submitted to TT Director immediately following the match.
  • If an entire team does not show up for a match without prior notification, team shall be penalized by a loss of 10 points.
  • If only one player shows up on behalf of the team, again this will result in a forfeit and loss of 10 points.
  • If two players shows up from one team, then players are allowed to play. Sets not played will earn zero points.

ENTRY FEE

  • Entry fee is to be paid upfront before league begins on September 15th, 2008.
  • Each team will pay $60.00 ($20 per player).  Team captain must submit a team application and entry fee to David Kleshchik
  • All monies collected will be used for prize money
  • At the end of three months (or sooner upon completion of all league matches), the top three ranking teams will receive a cash reward – to be distributed as follows: 50% to first place, 30% to second place, and 20% to third place.
  • Teams withdrawing from the League after the first week of the season shall not receive a refund.

ENTRY FORM (APPLICATION):

  • Forms may be printed from the FHTTC League Information page. 
  • Please provide email address and contact phone number of at least one member of the team on your application form.
  • Team Captains are required to submit by mail or in person one application form per team.  List 3 team member names and their rankings on your form.  You may include up to 3 substitute players and their ratings.
  • You may submit your application with your cash/check entry fee in person.  Make checks payable to David Kleshchik, memo: FHTTC Team League.  A receipt will be provided.  
  • You may also mail your application and check to:

Attn: FHTTC Team League
International School
28555 Middlebelt Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Click here for application form.
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