Class division
➢ Men “Open Class” for all ages
➢ Men “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)
➢ Women “Open Class” for all ages
➢ Women “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)
➢ Mix “Open Class” for all ages
➢ Mix “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)
Game model
1. A team consists of between 2 (minimum) and 4 players (maximum).
2. Each team match has 3 individual games in the following order:
3. Games can be played without a referee. The players themselves judge the individual games.
4. Approved white balls are used.
5. Clothing with predominantly white background is not permitted.
Matches
1. The tournament will be held under the ABC Pool/CUP system to even out differences in strength
between the participating teams. (see general information Sports disciplines – point 5 Tournament
planning – page 25).
2. a) The team which has won the most games in a match is the winner.
b) The teams are ranked in each pool on points, so that the team with most points is no. 1 and the
next-best team is no. 2 etc.
* If 2 teams are tied, the games they have played together decide the result.
* If the teams are still tied, the team with the biggest difference between games won and games
lost, the difference between sets and then in points, is the winner.
Playing time
1. Games are played to the best of 3 sets.
2. Each set is played up to 11 points.
Rules
1. Unless otherwise specified, the rules of the International Table Tennis Federation apply.
2. Even a referee must apply the international rules.
3. Detailed game rules are published in the tournament programme.
