4.1.18 U. S. Table Tennis Association
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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
4.1.18 U. S. Table Tennis Association
Organized in 1933 and headquartered at the U. S. Olympic Training Center in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, the U. S. Table Tennis Association is the
sport's national governing body. The USATT is dedicated to the advancement
of the game, benefiting players, tournament directors, and clubs. The
USATT is responsible for:
Sanctioning tournaments
Publishing a periodic magazine - Table Tennis Topics
National championship annually
International "open" championship annually
National sports festival tournament
Sending a U. S. team to the World Championships
Sending a U. S. team to the Pan American Games
Sending a U. S. team to the Olympics
Conducting training camps for players and coaches
Developing materials for instruction and tournament/club operation
When a club affiliates with the USATT, it becomes eligible for the
following benefits:
Free subscription to Table Tennis Today
Free USATT Handbook (Constitution and By-Laws)
Free Tournament Guide
Free Club Handbook
Placement on the national mailing list to receive tournament notices and
other information
Club may hold "sanctioned" tournaments with the approval of the USATT
Club may retain 15% of fees paid for individual and family memberships in
the USATT
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