Modified Rules for TABLE TENNIS - Life. Be in it

Modified Rules for TABLE TENNISOur aim is to provide a fun non-threatening environment for all to enjoy. We can’t stress enough that these gamesare to be played in good spirit, so if you are an experienced player please identify yourself to us on the night. Theseries is designed for fun, fitness and to meet new friends.RULES Teams will consist of 6 players. There will be a minimum of 2 females on each night. If your team does nothave 2 females 2 of your games will be deemed a forfeit to your opposition and will be declared a scratchmatch. The opposing team will get 3 points and the forfeiting team will get 1 point for participating in eachgame. If adding players during the series these players MUST sign the declaration on your registration form beforetaking play starts. Teams may register as many players as they wish, although only 6 people may play each week. Players MUST be over 18yrs of age. Footwear must be worn at all times. Except where stated in our rules, normal Table Tennis rules apply. A player from each team must sign and accept the scorecard at the completion of each game. A grade players or exceptional Table Tennis Players will be required to use their non preferred hand. Playersare asked to make themselves known prior to the first game. A Darwin Table Tennis representative will alsobe present to identify exceptional players.FORMAT Teams will be broken up into 3 sets of pairs (A,B,C or 1,2,3); each pair will play 2 games and umpire/score 1game; The females may be broken into the pairs however your team decides Each doubles team must remain the same throughout the evening There will be a 5 minute interval between each game.

The order of play shall be (see attached diagram):Game 1 Play 1A & 2BUmpire 3CGame 2 Play 3A & 2CUmpire 1BGame 3 Play 1C & 3BUmpire 2A Games MUST start on time due to our booking times with the venue. If a team is more that 5 minutes late,the match will be deemed a forfeit. A scratch match may be organised, but points will be awarded to the teamreceiving the original forfeit.SCORING Each game is won by the pair with the highest score at the end of 10 minutes. If one pair has served moretimes that the other pair the score is taken from the last time the amount of serves was equal. 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for a loss, 0 for a forfeit 2012 Corporate Cup overall trophy is 8 points for a win, 6 points for runner up, 4 points for making a semi finaland 2 point for participation.UMPIRING One player will umpire the game whilst another (from the opposing team) will keep score. Each team will provide one player as the umpire/score taker for each game to ensure it is as fair as possible. For any major discrepancies there will be a Darwin Table Tennis representative present each week. Allplayers are encouraged to read the Table Tennis rules as teams will be self umpiring in the competition. Unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated at any time and may result in your team being penalized.FINALS WEEKAfter the two weeks of rounds, the top four teams will make up the Semi-Finals. The winner of each Semi-Finalwill go into the Grand Final, which will be on the same night.Everyone else will have a match too! Each team will play the team nearest them on the overall standings. Playingtimes will not be the same as for the first five rounds, and will be advised as soon as possible. Your flexibility isappreciated.Don’t forget the umpire is ALWAYS right!!MOST IMPORTANTLY… Have FUN and enjoy the competition!!!