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NCTTA
Newsletter
August 2009
As we gear up for the
2009-2010 college table tennis season, we've got lots of important
information coming your way: our annual preseason ranking survey, a
summary of rule changes for the upcoming season, a rundown of committee
openings, and a reminder about the NCTTA Scholarship Program. Read on
for all the details ...
Preseason Ranking Survey
Answer a few quick questions about your team to be included in the preseason rankings
Every
year NCTTA publishes Preseason Rankings as a preview of teams to look
out for in the upcoming season. But we need your help to get it done.
Each active
NCTTA team just needs to answer the survey questions below to help
us put together the
most accurate possible Preseason Rankings.
Teams that do not reply to this survey will NOT be included in the Preseason Rankings.
Please send email to info@nctta.org by August 27th with your names, school/team (coed or women's) and answers to these questions:
- Which players that competed for your team in the 2008-2009 season will be returning to compete in the upcoming 2009-2010 season?
- Do you know of any new players that will be joining
your team and participating in the upcoming season? If so, what are
their estimated ratings?
- What is your projected team roster for the upcoming season?
- Do you currently have or do you plan on recruiting a coach for the upcoming season?
- How many non-NCTTA tournaments does your team plan to attend during the upcoming year?
- In terms of practice space and time for the
2009-2010 season, do you anticipate having more, less or the same
amount as in years past?
Best of luck to all teams competing in the upcoming season!
Rule Changes for 2009-2010 Season
Important rules and procedures to be aware of for the upcoming season
What's new in the 2009-2010 Rules and Regulations? Here are a few of the key changes:
- Doubles matches will only be played if needed to
decide the winner of a team contest (only if the score is 2-2 after the
singles). All four singles matches will still be played out regardless
of the score in the team contest. (Rule 5.1.b)
- Eligibility rules were clarified to indicate that any
match played in any NCTTA competition in an academic year means the
player will use one full year of eligibility (for that academic year).
No partial years of eligibility. (Rule 2.10)
- NCTTA membership fees are now due by the start of the
competition season, October 1, 2009. Payments made after October
1, 2009 will be assessed a $50.00 late fee and must be received (via
online payment) at least 48 hours before the first scheduled division
competition of the season. No membership fee payments will be accepted
at division tournaments.
- Men's/Coed and Women's clubs/teams from a school are
expected to separately register with NCTTA via the online membership
application. This will help us better understand and serve all of the
NCTTA member clubs. Women's clubs/teams that complete the membership
registration process and compete in their division will receive $25.00
toward their club (this replaces the discounted combined coed/women's
club membership).
While a few of the procedures for membership applications, fees, and
payments have changed, the overall membership fees have remained the
same. So any club that completes its membership process by October 1,
can expect to pay the same overall for its membership as last year.
High School Recruitment
Help attract high school students to play for your school
NCTTA
is developing a new section of our website to help prospective college
students find a school with a solid table tennis program. This new
section of our website will serve as a portal for high school seniors
going through the application process, as well as graduate school and
international applicants. Our goal for this effort is to bridge the gap
between high school and college table tennis by providing a means of
communication between applicants and the schools they are interested in
playing for.
To help with this effort, please respond to athlete_rep@nctta.org with answers to the following questions by August 27, 2009:
- Are the contact name and email address posted for your team on the NCTTA website (at http://www.nctta.org/teams.html) accurate?
- What is the URL of your club's website?
- Do you have a recruiting-specific page (like these for Texas Wesleyan and USC)? If so what is it?
- Is there anything special prospective students should
know about table tennis at your school (advantages in admissions,
scholarship opportunities, special privileges, etc.)?
With your cooperation we can build a even stronger future for college table tennis!
Sponsor
Corner
Special thanks to our sponsors, Newgy and Killerspin!
 NCTTA, would like
to thank Killerspin
for its support of college table tennis. Killerspin is
the exclusive NCTTA League and Championship Equipment sponsor through
2011. Member schools just need to fill out the Killerspin
Premium Membership Program Application to receive phenomenal discounts.
Browse all your favorite Killerspin equipment in the online
Killerspin store.
 Also,
special thanks to NEWGY
Industries,
for its continued support of college table tennis especially the
Newgy-NCTTA Scholarship Program (see below). Newgy offers a great way
to
fundraise for your
club and help out our sponsor as well by signing up and participating
in their Newgy
Robo Pong Affiliate Program.
Newgy-NCTTA Scholarship Program: 2009-2010
National Scholarship Program looks to build on successful first year
The NCTTA National Scholarship Program
was started a year ago to recognize outstanding student athletes with
support for their undergraduate education. Now, with continued,
generous support from long-time college table tennis supporter, Newgy Industries, the program is back for a second year.
How does it work? NCTTA is able to award a limited number of $1000
scholarships to individual with demonstrated table tennis passion and
skill, academic ability, and financial need (full selection critieria). If you're a current or rising undergraduate student attending an NCTTA member school, consider submitting an application. Application deadline is August 15, 2009.
If you're an enthusiastic college table tennis supporter, please consider making a contribution
to the National Scholarship Program. Your contribution is
tax-deductible and will help to grow and expand the program. So what
are you waiting for? Donate today!
Committee Openings
A few NCTTA committees are still looking for members
Help make a difference in college table tennis by joining an NCTTA
Committee. Contribute a little of your time and talent and you really
can have an impact. Plus, looks great on a resume. We're still looking
for people to join one of these committees:
- Marketing Committee
- Women's Committee
- Alumni Development Committee
- Recruitment Committee
- Web Development Committee
- Coaching Committee
- Eligibility Committee
- Disabled Athletes Committee
Interested? Please send your name, email address, table tennis experience, and a brief statement of why you want to help out to info@nctta.org by August 27, 2009 for consideration.
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