Posted on 09 September 2011 by David Del Vecchio
The Fall 2011 Season of the LATTF team league gets underway Saturday, September 10th.
It’s shaping up to be a great season with several new clubs participating, and a bunch of new and returning players.
While I’m sure everyone’s excited to get out there and play some table tennis, a few tips to help the league run smoothly:
- Know the rules (no, there won’t be a quiz, but it’s still important)
- Check the schedule for your division. Show up 30 min. before the scheduled match time to warm-up (you want to play your best, right?)
- Wear your team uniform (that way you’ll look all snazzy in your team photo for each match, plus it’s required, see #1).
- Home team: Print out a blank team contest scoresheet and bring it to the match. Instructions for how to play the team contest are at the bottom (now how to win on the other hand, is up to you).
- Home team captain: submit the results of the team contest within 24 hours (yes, even if your team loses). Be sure to take some photos at the match so you’ll have something to submit.
- Everyone: Play hard and have FUN!!! (this one is mandatory).
Posted on 10 July 2011 by David Del Vecchio
Registration is now open for the LATTF Fall 2011 Season (season runs from September through November):
Registration is usually handled by the team captain after getting approval from your home club owner (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
New to the league? See how the league works for all the details.
Need a team? If you want to play, but need a team, get help finding some teammates.
Team Roster Rules:
- Team rosters must have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 players.
- All players must have a tournament or league rating as of 2/8/2011 (highest of the two used for players with both).
- Maximum rating difference between players on team cannot exceed 300 points (500 points for teams with rating average above 2300 or below 1000).
- Youth division players must be 14 or younger as of 1/1/2011.
Questions?
Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Posted on 08 July 2011 by David Del Vecchio
If you’re on a team that participated in the Spring 2011 you’ll want to come to the end-of-season awards banquet. Coaches, club representatives, friends and family are more than welcome as well.
Awards will be presented to the winning teams in each division, and everyone will enjoy free food and a great social experience with all the people participating in the league. Don’t miss it!
What: End of season awards banquet for spring 2011 season
Where: In the Santa Monica College Pavilion Gym. Free parking is available in the Parking Structure entering from Pico Blvd. and Parking Lot #2 on Pearl Street between 17th and 20th Street on Friday afternoon and weekends. Street parking is also free on weekends.
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: Saturday, July 30th at from 1PM-3PM (the gym will be open for open play for free starting at 11AM…. so feel free to come and play and work up an appetite before the awards banquet).
Dress code: Whatever. If you wanna play… dress for that, if not… maybe let the other players see what you look like after a shower in some casual clothes. 8>)
Who: You, your teammates (talk to them please) and your family is welcome as well.
Please RSVP by Friday, July 15th
Posted on 13 June 2011 by David Del Vecchio
California State Open
The annual California State Open tournament is coming up June 25-26 at Santa Monica College. If you’ve played any league matches at SMC, you know they’ve got a great venue with tons of space and great lighting. An ideal place for one of the most popular tournaments in Southern California. So don’t miss it!
Here’s all the info:
What: California State Open
When: June 25 and 26
individual event times vary, check the website for details
Where: Santa Monica College (Pavilion Gym)
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Entry Form: On Website
How to Enter: Contact Dr. Ichiro Hashimoto by phone (818) 700-0948
or email ichiro.hashimoto@csun.edu
Posted on 10 June 2011 by David Del Vecchio
Bella Livshin and Betty Stein at the Gilbert Center (photo by Mariah Tauger of the LA Times)
Here’s a great article from the June 10 LA Times about the Gilbert Center‘s table tennis program for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Bella Livshin, Mikhail Zaretsky, and Elie Zainabudinova are also featured prominently in the article.
An excellent program from the Gilbert Center and a great read!
Posted on 30 May 2011 by David Del Vecchio
Be sure to check out the South Bay Giant Round Robin Tournament on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Hosted by RoboFit Table Tennis Center in Torrance, the giant round robin format means a lot of quality matches against players of the same level.
If you’ve never played a giant RR tourney before, the way it works is first you play an initial RR group of about four players, then depending on where you finish in that group you advance to a second giant RR group (division A, B, C, etc.). Everyone moves on so everyone gets a lot of playing opportunities. You don’t need to be a USATT member, anyone age 8 or older is eligible.
So what are you waiting for? Sign up today! Here’s all the info:
What: South Bay Giant Round Robin Tournament
When: June 5, 2011
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: RoboFit Table Tennis Center
1513 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Unit A
Torrance, CA 90501
Map
Registration Deadline: June 3, 2011
Registration Fees: $35 for adults / $25 for juniors (age 8 to 17)
Entry Form: Printable
Posted on 07 May 2011 by David Del Vecchio
The Long Beach Table Tennis Club is one of the longest running table tennis clubs in the country (not to mention an LATTF participant since the first season). They’re holding a great one-day tournament, the 4th Annual Fred Martin Memorial Tournament, Saturday, May 21, 2011.
With singles and doubles events and events for different skill levels, it’s got something for everyone. Plus, since it’s not USATT-sanctioned you don’t need to be a USATT member to play. So check it out and sign-up today.
What: 4th Annual Fred Martin Memorial Tournament
When: May 21, 2011
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (individual event times vary)
Where: Long Beach Table Tennis Club (location and map)
Registration Deadline: May 17, 2011
Entry Form
Posted on 20 March 2011 by David Del Vecchio
The annual Golden Western Open tournament is coming up March 26-27 at Santa Monica College. If you’ve played any league matches at SMC, you know they’ve got a great venue with tons of space and great lighting. An ideal place for one of the most popular tournaments in Southern California. So don’t miss it!
Here’s all the info:
What: Golden Western Open
When: March 26 and 27
individual event times vary, check the website for details
Where: Santa Monica College (Pavilion Gym)
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
View Map
Entry Form: On Website
How to Enter: Contact Dr. Ichiro Hashimoto by phone (818) 700-0948
or email ichiro.hashimoto@csun.edu
Posted on 04 March 2011 by David Del Vecchio
The Spring 2011 Season of the LATTF team league gets underway Saturday, March 5th.
It’s shaping up to be a great season with several new clubs participating, and a bunch of new and returning players.
While I’m sure everyone’s excited to get out there and play some table tennis, a few tips to help the league run smoothly:
- Know the rules (no, there won’t be a quiz, but it’s still important)
- Check the schedule for your division. Show up 30 min. before the scheduled match time to warm-up (you want to play your best, right?)
- Wear your team uniform (that way you’ll look all snazzy in your team photo for each match, plus it’s required, see #1).
- Home team: Print out a blank team contest scoresheet and bring it to the match. Instructions for how to play the team contest are at the bottom (now how to win on the other hand, is up to you).
- Home team captain: submit the results of the team contest within 24 hours (yes, even if your team loses). Be sure to take some photos at the match so you’ll have something to submit.
- Everyone: Play hard and have FUN!!! (this one is mandatory).
Posted on 16 January 2011 by David Del Vecchio
Registration deadline extended! Hurry and sign-up your team today!
Registration is now open for the Spring 2011 Season (season runs from March until early June):
Registration is usually handled by the team captain after getting approval from your home club owner (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
New to the league? See how the league works for all the details.
Need a team? If you want to play, but need a team, get help finding some teammates.
Team Roster Rules:
- Team rosters must have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 players.
- All players must have a tournament or league rating as of 2/8/2011 (highest of the two used for players with both).
- Maximum rating difference between players on team cannot exceed 300 points (500 points for teams with rating average above 2300 or below 1000).
- Youth division players must be 14 or younger as of 1/1/2011.
Questions?
Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
