Table Tennis Competition, Trojans Okehampton Trip - May 2025
The Draw
Here is the singles draw and result spreadsheet for 2024 (last year) *:
link.
(*Closer to our arrival date, the draw will be replaced by this year's version.)
See the days by which each round should be played at the top of each column.
Singles - How it will run
This will run very much as last year. Players will need to let SteveE know
that they wish to enter this, there is no entry fee.
They will then be entered into a draw, which will be shown on an online spreadsheet.
This will be updated by Steve, when the winners of each round have confirmed their result,
preferably via the WhatsApp group.
Except for the final, players need to agree with their opponents their playing times, and book
the tables.
The timing for the final will be arranged by the organisers to allow our own guys to watch.
A very nice prize will be awarded to the winner!
Doubles - How it will run
Players will need to let BobA know that they wish to enter this.
From Bob:
Following John's success with the Padel Competition last year, a doubles table tennis competition
will be run on similar lines. Players will change partners and, hopefully, play against different
opponents. We'll be playing to 21. Individual scores will be carried forward and a winner will emerge
to receive a bottle trophy.
Entry is free. The aim is to have a minimum of 8 players. If there are more, I'll consult GURU John
for further computations of games.
The games will be played at Manor House in the late afternoons after the Padel guys have knackered
themselves and had lunch, and perhaps, after dinner!
Players should provide their own equipment.
Playing the game
Here are some basic rules (reverting to older rules):
- each round players play the best of three games
- winner of a game is the first to 21 points
- change servers every 5 points
- if the score reaches 20-20:
- game is won with a lead of 2 points
- change server every point
Note: the rule of how to serve will be strictly adhered to, in particular:
The ball should rest freely on the open palm of the server, above the level of the table
The ball should be projected vertically (at least 16cm)
If you need to see the fuller set of rules click here.
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Updated by Steve Edwards, 10h April, 2025.