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4.6.1 Selection




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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.

4.6.1 Selection

4.6.1.1One team manager, one men's captain, and one women's captain
will be selected each season as follows:

4.6.1.1.1The Selection Committee Chairman will maintain a list of
candidates.

4.6.1.1.2At least two months before the summer E.C. meeting, he will
send the availability form to each candidate. This will include:

4.6.1.1.2.1Deadline for the return of the signed certificate.

4.6.1.1.2.2A request that the candidate include a statement concerning
his background, qualifications, and any other pertinent information.

4.6.1.1.3The Selection Committee Chairman will forward the returned
forms to the Secretary at least one month before the summer
E.C. meeting.

4.6.1.2At the summer meeting, the E.C. will select from these
candidates and any others added by the E.C. the three official and
ordered lists of alternates for the following year.

4.6.1.3Within 15 days, the President will arrange to transmit the
results to all candidates who returned signed acceptance forms.

4.6.1.4If any appointee becomes unavailable for an event, the team
manager appointed for the year will select a replacement.

4.6.1.5All other officials will be appointed (subject to
E.C. approval) by a special committee consisting of the President, the
USATT Olympic Committee Chairman, and the International Committee
Chairman.

4.6.2 Responsibilities of Team Manager The team manager appointed in
accordance with By-Law4.6.1 will:

4.6.2.1Be in overall charge of the team except that when practical,
the President and/or the Executive Vice President will be consulted on
urgent, grave matters such as the disciplinary removal of a player, on
matters of international policy other than those normally encountered
as part of the tournament, and on other matters on which he may desire
advice.

4.6.2.2Have authority over all U.S. players in the individual events
where a team match is combined with an open tournament in a foreign
country.

4.6.2.3Wear the non-playing uniform, if provided, at all appropriate
times.

4.6.2.4Be responsible for all travel arrangements and for all
administrative matters such as attending functions.

4.6.2.5Budget, dispense, and account to the Treasurer for funds for
all international teams.

4.6.2.6Attend jury meetings and also encourage the captains and
coaches to attend.

4.6.2.7Arrange practice sessions, training facilities, lodging, etc.,
after consulting with the captains and coaches.

4.6.2.8Advise captains and coaches of all schedules and changes in
them.

4.6.2.9Inform the captains and coaches of pertinent contents of all
bulletins issued by the tournament sponsor.

4.6.2.10Provide to captains and coaches complete details on the drug
control system.

4.6.2.11Assist the captains and coaches in developing team morale.

4.6.2.12Notify each team member of any item of clothing that he is
expected to provide in sufficient time to enable him to obtain it and
inform him that he will not be allowed to participate without it.
4.6.2.13Within 30 days after each event, send a written report to the
responsible member of the E.C. covering conduct, results, and
finances; write a summary for the National Publication; and report to
the USATT Disciplinary Committee if appropriate.

4.6.2.14Ensure that the team has the necessary visas, passports, and
tournament credentials.

4.6.2.15Carry out other functions such as obtaining uniforms or fund
raising as necessary.

4.6.2.16Give a hearing as required by Article1.3.2 to any player
subjected to major discipline by a team captain.

4.6.2.17Inform other officials appointed in accordance with
By-Law4.6.4 of their responsibilities.

4.6.2.18Have no responsibility in determining team selections, order
of play, tactics, strategy, and related matters and will not discuss
these with the players.



 

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