Sussex Super League

Match Night Briefing

BEFORE PLAY

The hall will be accessible to players from 7pm
All players should aim to arrive at the venue as close to 7pm as possible
All players should be prepared to contribute to the set up of the hall on arrival. Under 14 year olds should not get involved with moving or (un)folding the tables but can help with nets and barriers
9-table set-up layout that should be followed for each match night unless specifically advised by an organiser in charge

Scoresheets, clipboards, pens and match balls will be available from the control desk for collection at the start of the night

DURING PLAY

Two team matches (each of 9 individual player matches) will be played over 3 tables, with the captains of the 4 teams involved cooperating to ensure that the middle table is shared appropriately to ensure that matches are completed by 10pm (the time the hiring goes up to and which all sports activity in the hall is meant to finish for the evening).
There are two scoresheets to complete for each match - the main scoresheet and the subsidiary scoresheet. The purpose of the filling in subsidiary sheet is to record scores from the second table in use so as to avoid disrupting the other match to transfer scores across.
Players should be prepared to umpire when they are not playing. Umpiring responsibilities should be shared fairly and equally. This will involve each player umpires at least one match during the evening.

AFTER PLAY

Once all games in a match have been completed results from the subsidiary scoresheet should be transferred to the main scoresheet.
Captains should ensure the main scoresheet is completed as fully as possible and then leave both the main and subsidiary copies along with clipboard, pen and match balls at the control desk
All players should contribute to the set down of the tables from their match - folded up tables should be moved into the storeroom as safely and quitely as possible so as not to disturb other matches in progress. If you finish and are unable to access the storeroom because of other matches still in progress please set-down your area as much as possible and leave the equipment in situ.

GENERAL NOTES

Toilets - nearest mens and ladies toilets are separately located just off the main ground floor access corridor (ie opposite side of the corridor from which the doors to the main sports hall are located)
Evacuation - a distinctive and continuous alarm followed by a tanny announcement would signal the need to evacuate. Emergency exit doors are marked on both sides of the hall. In the event of an evacuation people should go to either of the following meeting points depending on which side they exit the building - back of athletics track if stadium side, back of the main car park park (nearest side to the road) if front side
Bar - the centre's bar is located at the top of the stairs which can be seen directly in front of you once you have passed by the reception desk. The bar is open to 11pm
Results and reports will be posted to the SCTTA website

CODE OF CONDUCT

Mobile phones should be turned off or on to silent in the playing hall. If people want to use a mobile they should go out of the playing hall to do so.
Players should not behave in an aggressive or intimidating way towards their opponent in anything other than their play. Physical or verbal gestures liable to be interpreted as offensive by opposing players should be avoided but self-directed gestures should be tolerated
Players should aim to play matches fairly in accordance with the laws of the game and in good spirit
A playing hall with 9 tables in action is likely to be an environment that has a fair degree of background noise (including some talking), movement (including players and spectators walking in non-playing 'corridors') and occasional 'excitable outbursts' from other tables. Players are encouraged to adopt a positive and tolerant mindset to these factors.

TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS

ETTA Tournament Regulations apply to this tournament. ITTF Regulations for International Competitions apply except those relating to the matters of individuals expected to umpire matches.
Every entrant must be Affiliated to the SCTTA
No player who is in arrears with a subscription to a club in respect of a previous season shall be allowed to take part in the competition. No club who is in arrears with any sanctioned fine by the League Committee in respect of a previous season shall be allowed to take part in the competition.
No player shall take part in a match until his/her registration has been confirmed, authorising him/her to participate.
The prior approval of the League Committee shall be necessary for the transfer of a registered player from one affiliated club to another during the competition. The written consent of both clubs to the transfer must be sent to the League Committee.
Any club playing an ineligible player may be subject to disciplinary action by the League Committee and any points won by any such player shall be transferred to the opposing team
Each team entered in the competition shall consist of at least 3 players designated A, B and C in descending order of strength.
Each club shall provide to the League Committee by 31st July a team list showing its players and the team for which each of them is nominated. For new players registered or transferred after that date, the team for which she/he is nominated must be advised to the committee at the time of registration. No other changes to the team list shall be permitted except with the express approval of the committee.
No new players can be registered after 31st December 2010 without consent of all teams within the division.
A fine not exceeding �20 shall be paid by a club withdrawing any teams prior to the end of the competition.
All players should aim to be ready to play at 19:30. Advanced notice of minor transgressions from start times are acceptable with reasonable explanation. Occasional late arrivals due unavoidable reasons will be attempted to be worked around. However, any matches not completed by 22:00 due an individuals late arrival will be awarded to the opposing team. Any late arrivals on the day should make every effort to notify team captains.
If both teams only have two players then the game between the two absent players is not awarded to either team.
If a team postpones a match or arrives with 1 or less players this counts as a "no show". If "no show" occurs then match must be rearranged at the opposing teams home venue . The away team is responsible for funding the cost of the home teams venue for this match. Match must be played within 28 days of the original match fixture date. Failure to comply will result in automatic relegation for the "no show" team the following season. "No show" without prior warning is liable for a potential fine of up to �20 to be enforced by League Committee.
Match cards should be handed in to the Match secretary on the evening..
Completion and submission of this entry form signifies agreement by the entrant to the conditions of the competition, including variations from the ITTF requirements and to the storage of information about the competitor on a computer system.
All matches shall be the best of five games up to 11.
There will be no official refreshments break
Players can play up from a lower team from their club or league, dependent on whether the team is club or league represented.
There is no restriction on the number of times a player can play up for a team.
Players can only play a maximum of one match on each evening.
Disputes will be handled by the League Committee. Their decision is final.
Entry fee is non refundable.
Players' clothing: Main colour of clothing must be different from colour of ball (white balls will be used).
Doping shall not take place either before or during play.
No gluing up will be allowed .
No competitor or official shall engage in betting on players or matches.
This is a mixed event. Matches between Men and Women earn one ranking point for the winner and zero points lost for the loser.