Competition Briefing
Table Tennis will hold a competition briefing for all team managers on Saturday 12 May from 4:00pm at the Marrara Indoor Stadium prior to the Opening Ceremony. This meeting is important for all to attend.
Competition Program
The draft competition schedule is below. A more detailed program will be available at the competition briefing on Saturday 12 May.
International Participation in Table Tennis
Sunday 13/05/2007 9:00 13:00 Team competition Male & Female
18:00 20:00 Team competition Male & Female
Monday 14/05/2007 9:00 13:00 Team competition & AWD Events Male & Female
18:00 22:00 Team competition Male & Female
Tuesday 15/05/2007 9:00 17:00 Team competition & AWD Events Male & Female
Wednesday 16/05/2007 9:00 13:00 Team competition & AWD Events Male & Female
18:00 22:00 Team finals & AWD Events Male & Female
Thursday 17/05/2007 9:00 17:00 Individual Competition & AWD Events Male & Female
Friday 18/05/2007 10:00 17:00 Doubles, Singles and all fours competitions Male & Female
As at 5 May 2007, Table Tennis will have the following international teams competing:
Singapore, Chinese Taipei, PNG, Philippines, Macau, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Timor, Germany and China.
* These teams are being finalised. Please note changes may occur
Athletes with Disabilities: The Arafura games will also incorporate the Oceania Paralympic Championships for men and women in singles, doubles and team entries (wheelchair and standing). The tournament will be based on IPTTC Factor 20 knockout tournament rules and depending on entries will be played in a round robin format. (for more information please see the side tab - AWD Table Tennis)
Event Location
The tournament will be held at the Marrara Indoor Stadium, right in the hub of the Games. The venue is air-conditioned, has good lighting and a wooden floor.
Event Rules
Rules and code of behaviour shall be in accordance with International Table Tennis Federation rules and regulations current at the time of the tournament.
AWD Rules and code of behaviour shall be in accordance with International Paralympic Table Tennis Committee (IPTTC) rules and regulations current at the time of the tournament. To be eligible, athletes have to meet the minimum disability criteria as outlined in the relevant IPC Rulebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any dress regulations?
Dress regulations are also in accordance with the ITTF rules and regulations. Colour of clothing should be in contrast to the orange ball that will be used.
What type of Ball will be used?
Balls will be 3 star ITTF approved balls.
Are there training facilities available?
Courts will be available prior to tournament.
Contact
Graham Symons
PO Box 41103
CASUARINA NT
AUSTRALIA 0811
Phone: +61 8 8999 6390
Fax: +61 8 8999 7402
Email: Graham.Symons@nt.gov.au
Event Details
Able bodied: Men's and women's teams and individual entries are welcome from all countries. Teams comprise 2 persons and team events will be played in a round robin format. Individual entries of singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be based on knockout tournament rules.
The events have had good support in past Games from Asian and Australasian teams with a number of nations sending youth teams looking for international experience.
