✅ Confirmation of Entry

By entering the next CDTTA Thursday Daytime Pennant, you confirm that you have:

• Read and understood the guidelines below.

• Agreed to abide by them during all matches and activities.

📄 Policies You Must Read & Follow

• CDTTA Parent Code of Conduct Policy

• CDTTA Photo & Filming Policy

🏓 Table Tennis Etiquette & Expectations

Players are expected to:

• Show sportsmanship and respect to opponents and umpires.

• Follow customary manners to keep the game enjoyable for all.

• Understand that failure to follow these rules may lead to suspension or termination from CDTTA activities.

🤝 On-Court Behaviour

🎯 Lucky Points (Nets & Edges)

• Lift your index finger to apologise if you win with a lucky net or edge.

• Spectators should not clap or cheer lucky points.

🗣️ Celebrations

• Celebrations like “Cho” are acceptable, but:

  • Must not be too loud or excessive.

  • Must not celebrate opponent’s faults.

  • Be respectful of surrounding courts.

🚫 Verbal & Equipment Abuse

• Not tolerated:

  • Throwing rackets

  • Hitting tables

  • Swearing or yelling

  • Hitting balls away

📏 Rules That Must Be Obeyed

1. Service Toss

• Must toss ball vertically, from an open palm.

• Dropping or hitting from your hand is illegal.
  (ITTF Rule 2.06.01)

2. Service Visibility

• Ball must be visible to the opponent at all times.

• Must start behind the end line and above table level.

3. Scoring & Umpiring

• Score should be announced clearly before and after each point.

• Umpires must apply rules, especially for illegal serves.

🤗 Sportsmanship

🧍 Be Honest

• If a point was wrongly awarded to you, and you know it was wrong, correct it.

• Honesty earns respect.

🔁 Practice & Warm-Up Etiquette

During Warm-Up:

• Block gently for your opponent to help them warm up.

• Avoid smashing or trying to win points.

• Apologise if you mishit the ball.

Typical Flow:

1. Forehand-to-forehand rally – 30 sec

2. One player loops, other blocks – 20 sec

3. Swap roles – 20 sec

4. Repeat all with backhands

🧐 Inspecting Opponent’s Racket

• Do not touch the playing surface of the rubber.

• If needed, only touch the label or edge.

• Respect your opponent’s equipment.

⚠️ Ball Going Into Another Court

• Only the umpire should call "LET" (with raised arm).

• Players waiting for a ball must:

  • Wait until the point is over or let is called.

  • Make eye contact before retrieving it.

🧴 Equipment & Court Cleanliness

Water Bottles & Towels

• Water bottles should be kept off the court.

• Towels can be brought in but:

  • Not hung on barriers.

  • Must be placed near the umpire’s chair or towel box.

Sponges

• Used to clean dust/slippery floors.

• Must be stored under the net during play and removed after.

🚫 Wiping Hands on the Table

• Do not wipe hands on the table:

  • It spreads germs and oil.

  • Can affect ball movement.

• Use your towel every 6 points instead.

🤝 Shaking Hands After Match

• Shake hands with:

  • Your opponent

  • The umpire(s)

  • Both coaches

• Slapping hands is not respectful.

💬 Final Note

Please support Croydon & Districts Table Tennis Association by:

• Following these rules

• Setting a good example

• Encouraging others to do the same

Thank you for your cooperation and good luck in the competition!