2003 Chinese North American Sports Association Cup
1st Chinese Table Tennis Group Tournament
- General information about the Tournament
A. This
tournament is sponsored by Chinese North American Sports Association (CNASA) and co-sponsored by MIT Chinese
Technology Association, etc.
B. Tournament
title: 2003 Chinese North American Sports Association Cup-1st Table Tennis
Tournament
C. Date:
Saturday, April 19, 2003, 8:00am-5:30pm
D. Place: MIT
DuPond Athletic Center
E. All
community groups, organizations and schools are eligible for this tournament
F. The
tournament is divided into four groups: Men's group, women's group, children's
group (15 years old and under), and senior group (55 years old and above).
Men's group is divided into A, B and C levels. Each team can only have one
group for each level. Women's group is divided into A and B levels. Each team
can only have one group for each level. Children's and senior's groups are not
divided into different levels.
G. Each team is
required to register with CNASA before the deadline and submit a name list
including team name, one captain, one coach, and three to five players.
H. All players
should wear their team uniforms.
I. The
first, second and third place will be awarded at each level.
- General rules:
A. The
tournament is divided into four groups: Men's group, women's group, children's
group (15 years old and under) and senior group (55 years old and above).
B. Only
three players may participate in one match. Players may not be substituted once
the match begins.
C. "Best
three of five" will be used for each group match and each individual game;
"Eleven points" will be used for each set.
D. Teams
advancing to play-offs will be determined based on their accumulated points. If
two teams tie on points, the team with the better set results will advance. If
set results also tie, the team with the better points in individual set will
advance.
E. This
tournament will use rules set by the International Table Tennis Association.
The new serve rules will be used for Men's group. The old serve rules will be
used for the other groups. Please check with the tournament chief referee for
the new serve rules.
F. Referees
will not be provided in this tournament. Players are required to record game
scores, sign result sheets, and submit them to the tournament organizer after each
game.
G. Forfeit will
be counted as a loss.
H. Interruption
of a game due to injuries should be reported immediately to the tournament
organizer. The game should be resumed after 10 minutes of injury treatment. If
the game cannot be resumed, a loss will be counted against the team with the
injured player.
- Schedule
The
tournament schedule will be decided based on the number of participating teams after
registration deadline, and sent out to each participate team in early April.
- Disclaimers
A. The captain
of each team should arrive in DuPond Athletic Center one hour prior to the
beginning of the tournament.
B. As a
non-profit organization, the sponsor (CNASA) is NOT responsible for any injuries occurred during the
tournament. First Aid Kit will be provided to treat minor injuries.
C. Each
team should prepare drinks and food for own use during the tournament.
- Registration
A. E-Mail: cnasa_ne@yahoo.com
B. Registration
fees: $40 for each men's or women's group; $20 for each children's group;
Additional $30 court fee for each participating school or organization. For
example, School A has three teams, one for each level A, B and C, the total fee
is $150 (3 X $40 + $30 = $150). There is no fee for the senior group.
C. Fees
must be submitted to the tournament organization committee before the lots are
draw.
D. Lots will be
draw before the event begins.
E. Registration
deadline: March 25, 2003
CNASA 2003 1st
Table Tennis Organization Committee, March 15, 2003