Ladder Tournament?
or Pyramid Tournament?
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Matchday #3 Results
Congrats to Alayna Chan, Ron Styles, Murray Sproule, and Ken Yao for winning their respective groups on the 3rd session.
Quick stats:
Rated matches on the 1st session: 15
Rated matches on the 2nd session: 18
Rated matches on the 3rd session: 23
Quick stats:
Rated matches on the 1st session: 15
Rated matches on the 2nd session: 18
Rated matches on the 3rd session: 23
Monday, October 25, 2010
Matchday #3 - Postponed until November 8th
Due to the Saskatchewan Open being held past weekend (October 23-24, 2010), the next league matchday will be postponed until Monday, November 8th.
Any questions, please drop me a line!
Gabe
Any questions, please drop me a line!
Gabe
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Matchday #2 Information - October 13, 2010
Matchday #2 is set to be held on Wednesday October 13, 2010. 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Zion Church Gymnasium (Basement) - Please enter using the side doors.
If you haven't played before and would like to drop-in, please give me a call at 241-2866 (Gabe) for more information.
Drop-ins to the league are always welcome if you arrive before 7:45pm.
Please arrive before 7:45pm to be included in the league draw.
If you are going to be late, please give me a call at 241-2866 so I can include you in. Otherwise, I would not be able to include you in the league games for that evening but you would be able to treat the session as a normal practice.
Zion Church Gymnasium (Basement) - Please enter using the side doors.
If you haven't played before and would like to drop-in, please give me a call at 241-2866 (Gabe) for more information.
Drop-ins to the league are always welcome if you arrive before 7:45pm.
Please arrive before 7:45pm to be included in the league draw.
If you are going to be late, please give me a call at 241-2866 so I can include you in. Otherwise, I would not be able to include you in the league games for that evening but you would be able to treat the session as a normal practice.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Matchday #1 Results and Commentary
What a start!
Matchday #1 featured 16 competitors split into 4 teams for two matchups. These were:
Team A: Huan, Yichau, Kevin, Gary
Team B: Lawrence, Ken, Ron, Kwong
Result: Lawrence, Ken, Ron, Kwong (7) def. Huan, Yichau, Kevin, Gary (3)
Team B were able to establish a strong lead from the start. Despite a comeback bid by Team A, that wasn't enough as Team B won the crucial doubles match, clinching the victory. It would have been a tie had Team B won the doubles matchup.
Note: One of the singles matches did not go ahead as schedule, but that did not make a difference in the end.
Team C: Lev, Jason, Almaz, John
Team D: Romeo, Ha, Shuai, Carrie
Result: Romeo, Ha, Shuai, Carrie (7) def. Lev, Jason, Almaz, John (4)
This matchup went down to the wire. Of the 9 singles matches, there were 5 matches that went the full five sets.
Team D was up 5-4 after the 9 singles matches. With a 2 point doubles matches to determine the team winner, Ha and Shuai pulled off a straight set victory over Jason and Almaz to clinch the win.
Matchday #1 featured 16 competitors split into 4 teams for two matchups. These were:
Team A: Huan, Yichau, Kevin, Gary
Team B: Lawrence, Ken, Ron, Kwong
Result: Lawrence, Ken, Ron, Kwong (7) def. Huan, Yichau, Kevin, Gary (3)
Team B were able to establish a strong lead from the start. Despite a comeback bid by Team A, that wasn't enough as Team B won the crucial doubles match, clinching the victory. It would have been a tie had Team B won the doubles matchup.
Note: One of the singles matches did not go ahead as schedule, but that did not make a difference in the end.
Team C: Lev, Jason, Almaz, John
Team D: Romeo, Ha, Shuai, Carrie
Result: Romeo, Ha, Shuai, Carrie (7) def. Lev, Jason, Almaz, John (4)
This matchup went down to the wire. Of the 9 singles matches, there were 5 matches that went the full five sets.
Team D was up 5-4 after the 9 singles matches. With a 2 point doubles matches to determine the team winner, Ha and Shuai pulled off a straight set victory over Jason and Almaz to clinch the win.
Here we go!
Getting ready for the first matchday of the new Table Tennis League.
Whoop Whoop.
We have about 20 people indicating interest in the league, which is a great thing. From the comments that we have gathered, we are changing the plan slightly to allow for more flexibility for players, which means that instead of having structured teams, we are making it into a drop-in format.
Please don't wear orange shirts, as the offical balls would be ITTF 3-Stars Orange Double Happiness 40mm balls.
Top 6-8 players (based on the league organizer, me) will be placed Division A for this week. Next 6-8 players will be placed in Division B, and the next 6-8 will be placed in Division C. The players in each division will be placed into two teams that would go head-to-head in a team format.
Based on your single's win-loss records, you may be moved up or down accordingly for the next matchday.
Questions? Please ask me at sttl@sushichicken.com.
Whoop Whoop.
We have about 20 people indicating interest in the league, which is a great thing. From the comments that we have gathered, we are changing the plan slightly to allow for more flexibility for players, which means that instead of having structured teams, we are making it into a drop-in format.
Please don't wear orange shirts, as the offical balls would be ITTF 3-Stars Orange Double Happiness 40mm balls.
Top 6-8 players (based on the league organizer, me) will be placed Division A for this week. Next 6-8 players will be placed in Division B, and the next 6-8 will be placed in Division C. The players in each division will be placed into two teams that would go head-to-head in a team format.
Based on your single's win-loss records, you may be moved up or down accordingly for the next matchday.
Questions? Please ask me at sttl@sushichicken.com.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Changes to Scheduling
The scheduling has been changed to Wednesday (or Monday) nights at the Zion Church Gymnasium, rather than on Thursday nights.
We will start our Matchday 1 on October 6th, 2010. Teams will be announced on that date.
Please send an email to sttl@sushichicken.com to register. Registrations after October 6th will be placed in an alternate list.
We will start our Matchday 1 on October 6th, 2010. Teams will be announced on that date.
Please send an email to sttl@sushichicken.com to register. Registrations after October 6th will be placed in an alternate list.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
More League Information
Who:
Everyone of all skill levels who are interested in playing competitively is welcome to join
Where:
Zion Church Gymnasium, Saskatoon
When:
10 Matchday sessions held on Wednesday Nights from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
(Matches begin after setup at 7:30pm – See schedule below)
Format:
Modified 4 Player Teams (9 single matches + 1 double match)
Teams to be arranged by organizers based on players skill level
Cost:
Tentatively set at $25 per player for the season, maybe lower.
Signup Contact:
Please email Gabe at sttl@sushichicken.com to signup. Registration closes September 26th, and players will be placed on the alternate list afterwards.
Everyone of all skill levels who are interested in playing competitively is welcome to join
Where:
Zion Church Gymnasium, Saskatoon
When:
10 Matchday sessions held on Wednesday Nights from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
(Matches begin after setup at 7:30pm – See schedule below)
Format:
Modified 4 Player Teams (9 single matches + 1 double match)
Teams to be arranged by organizers based on players skill level
Cost:
Tentatively set at $25 per player for the season, maybe lower.
Signup Contact:
Please email Gabe at sttl@sushichicken.com to signup. Registration closes September 26th, and players will be placed on the alternate list afterwards.
Tentative Schedule
The match schedule has been changed from Thursday nights to Wednesday (or Monday) nights to better accomodate players. We will start at 7:30pm and hopefully end by 9:30pm.
Matchday 1 – Wednesday October 6, 2010
Matchday 2 – Wednesday October 13, 2010
Matchday 3 – Monday October 25, 2010
Matchday 4 – Wednesday November 10, 2010
Matchday 5 – Monday November 22, 2010
Matchday 6 – Wednesday January 12, 2011
Matchday 7 – Monday January 24, 2011
Matchday 8 – Wednesday February 9, 2011
Matchday 9 – Monday February 28, 2011
Matchday 10 – Wednesday March 14, 2011
Matchday 1 – Wednesday October 6, 2010
Matchday 2 – Wednesday October 13, 2010
Matchday 3 – Monday October 25, 2010
Matchday 4 – Wednesday November 10, 2010
Matchday 5 – Monday November 22, 2010
Matchday 6 – Wednesday January 12, 2011
Matchday 7 – Monday January 24, 2011
Matchday 8 – Wednesday February 9, 2011
Matchday 9 – Monday February 28, 2011
Matchday 10 – Wednesday March 14, 2011
Sunday, September 5, 2010
League Format
1.0 - Team and Player Selections
1.1 - Teams are to be hand-selected by the league office based on player's skill level and anticipated attendance. The overall goal is to create parity amongst all teams, and to include at least one junior player in each team to develop leadership skills.
1.2 - Trades between teams are not permitted unless approved by the league office.
2.0 - League Matches, Order of Play
2.1 - For each team matchup, 9 singles matches (worth one match point each) and 1 doubles match (worth two match points) are to be played, first team to 6 match points wins.
2.1.1 – Each match will be best of 5 games, 11 points.
2.2 - All matches are to be played out, regardless of match points.
2.3 - The lineup and the order of play is determined by the team captain. The away team captain will fill out the lineup card first, and the home team captain will complete the matchups.
2.3.1 - If there are 4 players in attendance, 1 player will play three matches, 3 players will play two singles matches. 2 players will be selected by the captain for the doubles matchup.
2.3.2 - If there are 3 players in attendance, each player will play three singles matches. Again, 2 players will be selected by the captain for the doubles matchup.
2.3.3 - If there are 2 players or less in attendance, each player can only play a maximum of 3 singles matches. The rest would be defaulted as no-shows and count towards a team's win-loss records. A double's match will still be played.
3.0 - League Schedule
3.1 - The league will be played in a round robin format, where each team will play a home and away match against every other team in the league.
3.2 - For the first season, the schedule will begin near the end of September, and concluding prior to April.
3.3 - The preliminary dates for the matches are Thursday evenings. Warmup starts at 7:00pm, with matches beginning 7:30pm or earlier if agreed by the team captains.
3.4 - Rescheduling a match to another night (Monday or Wednesday night) is permitted if it is agreed amongst the team captains and the league office.
4.0 – League Standings and Results
4.1 – Standings will be determined by the number of team matches won and lost. The match point differentials will be used as tiebreaker if necessary.
4.2 – A league trophy will be presented to the winners, which will be engraved with each season’s winning team and players. The trophy will need to be returned at the start of the following season.
4.3 – All of the single results will be submitted to the CTTA for the purpose of rating calculations.
4.4 – Matches results and standings will be posted on the league’s website
5.0 – Other Matters
5.1 – Players who are not playing are strongly encouraged to either serve as coaches to their teammates or referee matches.
5.2 – The league office also has the right to cancel the league play and return the fees to the players if there is not enough participants to field a minimum of 6 teams.
5.3 – The league office has the right to alter any of the above rules if necessary during the course of the season, not limiting to the number of match sessions scheduled. Decisions by the league office is final.
1.1 - Teams are to be hand-selected by the league office based on player's skill level and anticipated attendance. The overall goal is to create parity amongst all teams, and to include at least one junior player in each team to develop leadership skills.
1.2 - Trades between teams are not permitted unless approved by the league office.
2.0 - League Matches, Order of Play
2.1 - For each team matchup, 9 singles matches (worth one match point each) and 1 doubles match (worth two match points) are to be played, first team to 6 match points wins.
2.1.1 – Each match will be best of 5 games, 11 points.
2.2 - All matches are to be played out, regardless of match points.
2.3 - The lineup and the order of play is determined by the team captain. The away team captain will fill out the lineup card first, and the home team captain will complete the matchups.
2.3.1 - If there are 4 players in attendance, 1 player will play three matches, 3 players will play two singles matches. 2 players will be selected by the captain for the doubles matchup.
2.3.2 - If there are 3 players in attendance, each player will play three singles matches. Again, 2 players will be selected by the captain for the doubles matchup.
2.3.3 - If there are 2 players or less in attendance, each player can only play a maximum of 3 singles matches. The rest would be defaulted as no-shows and count towards a team's win-loss records. A double's match will still be played.
3.0 - League Schedule
3.1 - The league will be played in a round robin format, where each team will play a home and away match against every other team in the league.
3.2 - For the first season, the schedule will begin near the end of September, and concluding prior to April.
3.3 - The preliminary dates for the matches are Thursday evenings. Warmup starts at 7:00pm, with matches beginning 7:30pm or earlier if agreed by the team captains.
3.4 - Rescheduling a match to another night (Monday or Wednesday night) is permitted if it is agreed amongst the team captains and the league office.
4.0 – League Standings and Results
4.1 – Standings will be determined by the number of team matches won and lost. The match point differentials will be used as tiebreaker if necessary.
4.2 – A league trophy will be presented to the winners, which will be engraved with each season’s winning team and players. The trophy will need to be returned at the start of the following season.
4.3 – All of the single results will be submitted to the CTTA for the purpose of rating calculations.
4.4 – Matches results and standings will be posted on the league’s website
5.0 – Other Matters
5.1 – Players who are not playing are strongly encouraged to either serve as coaches to their teammates or referee matches.
5.2 – The league office also has the right to cancel the league play and return the fees to the players if there is not enough participants to field a minimum of 6 teams.
5.3 – The league office has the right to alter any of the above rules if necessary during the course of the season, not limiting to the number of match sessions scheduled. Decisions by the league office is final.
The Beginning...
Through a few open discussions and brainstorming sessions, several past provincial team members noted that there was something missing, and discussed what can be done in order to improve the caliber of table tennis players in Saskatchewan.
... and this is how the Saskatchewan Table Tennis League (STTL) was born.
Although the primary goals of the league is to provide regular competitive play in the province throughout the year, the true goal of this program is to provide a platform for players in the junior system to gain the necessary tournament experience to achieve better results at sanctioned tournaments and to further develop their leadership, coaching, and refereeing skills.
A secondary goal is to inflate the ratings by increasing the number of rated matches amongst players, therefore providing more incentives for junior and grass-root players to stay active in the sport, as they will be more encouraged at their progress as they watch their ratings increase.
Stay Tuned For More Information....
... and this is how the Saskatchewan Table Tennis League (STTL) was born.
Although the primary goals of the league is to provide regular competitive play in the province throughout the year, the true goal of this program is to provide a platform for players in the junior system to gain the necessary tournament experience to achieve better results at sanctioned tournaments and to further develop their leadership, coaching, and refereeing skills.
A secondary goal is to inflate the ratings by increasing the number of rated matches amongst players, therefore providing more incentives for junior and grass-root players to stay active in the sport, as they will be more encouraged at their progress as they watch their ratings increase.
Stay Tuned For More Information....
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