There will be a wide range of age categories offered for men and women in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Practise days will be available at the venue from 5th - 8th August.
Competitors are required to provide all their own personal equipment including racquets that comply with ITTF standards. (Blade surface shall be red on one side and black on the other). Game balls and practise balls will be provided.
Friday, 9 August 2013
Saturday, 10 August 2013
Detailed scheduling (exact dates and times for individual events) will be confirmed at the beginning of July 2013.
The venue for table tennis is the Valley Leisure Centre.
This venue is situated in the heart of 180 acres of parkland in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim and is widely considered as one of the largest leisure centres in Northern Ireland. Valley Leisure Centre boasts a state of the art fitness suite, two swimming pools, 4 sports halls, dance studio and 8 purpose built all-weather synthetic grass pitches. Families can enjoy the soft indoor adventure play area and café.
Valley Leisure Centre
40 Church Road Newtownabbey
County Antrim
BT36 7LJ
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How many games will competitors play?
Competitors will be divided into groups and play a round robin format followed by single elimination finals.
Can I register for doubles/mixed doubles even if I don't currently have a partner?
Yes, simply indicate this on the online registration system. Click on doubles and then indicate that you "wish to be pooled". You will be paired off with a partner at bracketing.
Will there be an opportunity to practise prior to competition?
Yes, the venue will be available for practise from 5th to 8th August.
Will singles and doubles games be on the same day?
No, the intention is that singles and doubles will be held on separate days - but this is subject to entries and schedule provided after bracketing.
For detailed information on the Table Tennis competition at the 2013 Games go to the relevant section of the Entry Book.
Click here to download the Table Tennis leaflet.
Click here for Table Tennis rules.
For any other queries email the 2013 Table Tennis coordinator at Tabletennis@2013wpfg.com
Click here to register for Table Tennis.