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3.16.1 Sanction




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

3.16.1 Sanction

See By-Law3.3.2.

3.16.1.1This event may be conducted by the Tournament Operations
Committee rather than by an affiliate. In this case, By-Laws3.16.1.2,
3.16.3.1, and 3.16.3.3 do not apply.

3.16.1.2All fees are as stated in the Fee Schedule.

3.16.1.3The entry form must be approved by the National Director at
least 120 days prior to the tournament before being mailed or
otherwise published.

3.16.1.4Standing Rule: The entry form will include an application form
for Club Umpires to be returned to the Umpires Committee Chairman.

3.16.1.5Standing Rule: The entry form will be printed in the National
Publication.

3.16.2 Responsibility of Sponsor

3.16.2.1Secure a playing site as defined in the Tournament Guide.
Playing space for events listed in By-Law3.16.2.5.6 and international
team events will be in accordance with ITTF regulations. See the
Tournament Guide.

3.16.2.2Provide seating for at least 1,000.

3.16.2.3Provide a public address system, four practice tables, and
suitable locker and dressing room space.

3.16.2.4Mail approved entry blanks at least 60 days before the event.

3.16.2.5Provide suitable awards in keeping with the importance of the
event. The following awards are required:

3.16.2.5.1Winner and runner-up in all events including consolations.

3.16.2.5.2Semi-finalists and quarter-finalists in men's singles.

3.16.2.5.3Semi-finalists in women's singles.

3.16.2.5.4Additional prizes and awards may be presented if the sponsor
so desires.

3.16.2.5.5Events listed in By-Law3.16.4.1 should be considered more
important than other events.

3.16.2.5.6The awards for the following events will be engraved before
the tournament with the tournament and event name, date, and round
reached:

Men's Singles Men's Doubles Boys' Under 18 Singles Mixed Doubles
Women's Singles Women's Doubles Girls Under 18 Singles

3.16.2.6Provide, at the sponsor's expense, hotel hospitality for all
members of the USATT Executive Committee present, the USATT Rating
Committee Chairman, and the referee for the duration of the
tournament, with no more than two persons per room.

3.16.2.7Provide expense stipends as stated in the Fee Schedule to the
defending champions in men's and women's singles if they defend their
titles.

3.16.2.8Publish a program including the playing schedule, winners of
previous U.S. Open Championship events and, listed in order of player
number, players' names and cities.

3.16.2.9If international team matches are held, provide at least eight
room accommodations for U.S. team members for the duration of the
tournament, with no more than two persons per room, the expense to be
shared equally by the USATT and the tournament sponsor.

3.16.2.10Arrange a party for the players. For this purpose, 25% of
the sanction fee or the amount stated in the Fee Schedule, whichever
is less, may be deducted from the sanction fee.

3.16.2.11Provide a copy of the program to each player; and before the
event, provide the President with at least 24 copies.

3.16.2.12Provide a site for the E.C. meeting and other required
meetings.

3.16.2.13Provide a site, including chairs and desks/tables, for the
USATT National Umpire Examination.

3.16.2.14Standing Rule: Every player will be legibly identified on the
back of the playing shirt by name and city or by cloth or plastic
numbers.



 

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