Telangana State Table Tennis Association

REGULATIONS TO CONDUCT THE STATE TOURNAMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2026

The State Ranking Tournaments, State Championships & Inter District Championships are ‘Prestigious’ events of the TSTTA and the host Association and players are required to treat them as such and the guidelines /directives should be followed thoroughly.

The tournaments shall be allotted to the affiliated Districts/registered academies/ clubs and Institutions by TSTTA.

The venue dates and option to conduct these tournaments shall be decided by the TSTTA in coordination with the host association.

• The State Ranking Tournaments, State Championships & Inter District Championship shall compulsorily include the following events in line with TTFI.
• The State Ranking Tournaments, State Championships & Inter District Championship shall compulsorily include the following events in line with TTFI.

  Men's Singles	Women’s Singles
  Youth Boys Singles - U-19	Youth Girls Singles U 19
  Youth Boys Singles - U-17	Youth Girls Singles U 17
  Youth Boys Singles - U-15	Youth Girls Singles U 15
  Youth Boys Singles – U 13	Youth Girls Singles U 13
  Youth Boys Singles – U 11	Youth Girls Singles U 11
  Veteran State Ranking & Veteran State Championships (All age categories approved by TTFI/IVTTC)

• Note: The following events may be included at the discretion of host association - All doubles events, mixed doubles, para singles, Inter School Team championships & non-medalist event.
• Note: In State Championships & Inter District Team Championships in addition to the above events Team Championship Event only for Men, Women, Under-19 Junior Boys & Junior Girls shall compulsorily be included.

Playing Facilities:

• The venue should be big enough to accommodate minimum 8 to 10 Tables along with surrounds.
• Flooring should be Synthetic only.
• Light intensity must be minimum 500 - 1000 Lux, uniformly spread over the playing arena.
• The light source should not be less than 3.0 metres above the floor.
• It is mandatory for Host Association to arrange Internet facilities at the venue.
• TSTTA will charge for a nominal fee for providing IT support (laptop & colour printer) for tournament management.
• The organizers may host press meet for media coverage i.e., print & electronic media.
• Sitting arrangements must be sufficient for parents & spectators.
• The non-local technical officials should be given decent accommodation on twin-sharing basis by host association.
• Drinking water stations should be available near the field of play.
• Proper canteen facilities should be available at the venue.
• Medical facilities shall be provided at the venue by the host.
• ITTF/TTFI Approved 3 STAR Balls shall be provided by the host for the Championships.
• Only TTFI approved tables and balls will be used and the same shall be in good condition.

Hospitality Charges: Inter District team

• Each District Association shall pay a sum of Rs.600/- per day per person for Team Players, Manager and the Coach towards boarding and lodging charges. For extra Coach/Manager @ Rs.1000/- per day per head will be charged. (Subsidised Hospitality is for 22 persons, Men 5, Women 5, One Coach, One Manager & Junior Boys 4, Junior Girls 4, One Coach, One Manager).
• Boarding shall include Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner. All other charges levied will be extra and to be borne by the participants.

Players’ Eligibility:

Only registered players of TSTTA will be allowed to participate in the State Ranking Tournaments. The Annual registration fee will be Rs.1000/- for both existing players & new registrations.

• The Youth Boys & Girls Singles U-19 events shall be open to only those players, who are born on or after 01.01.2008.
• The Youth Boys & Girls Singles - U-17 events shall be open to only those players, who are born on or after 01.01.2010.
• The Youth Boys & Girls Singles - U-15 events shall be open to only those players, who are born on or after 01.01.2012.
• The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 13 events shall be open to only those players, who are born on or after 01.01.2014.
• The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 11 events shall be open to only those players, who are born on or after 01.01.2016.

Note: There shall be no restriction on participation and players shall be allowed to participate in any number of categories. However, players shall have to cooperate and adhere to the timings of the schedule.

Entry Fees:

The entry fees for participating in the State Ranking Tournaments shall be as below –

• Under 11 Boys & Girls & Under 13 Boys & Girls - Rs.600/-
• Under 15, Under 17 & Under 19 Boys & Girls - Rs.1000/-
• Seniors Men & women event – Rs.1200/-
• Doubles & Mixed doubles event – Rs.1200/-
• Para event – Free (entries should be minimum 6)
• Masters event – Rs.850/- (for any age category)
• Inter-District Team Entry Fee: ₹3,000 per district, payable to TSTTA. District team members are exempt from entry fees for singles and doubles in their respective Men, Women, U-19 Boys, or U-19 Girls events.
• The entry fee is payable along with the entry and is not refundable.
• The renewal fee for Online Entry System for all Academies/Clubs/Institutions is Rs. 5000/-
• The fee for new registration of Academies/Clubs/Institutions is Rs. 15000/-.
• The entry fee for all tournaments shall be collected through TSTTA Online Entry system only. Total amount collected will be transferred to the organizers after deducting the expenses incurred for the conduct of the tournament.

The Method of Play: Inter District team championship

• All the Districts shall conduct one District Ranking & District Championship to select teams for the Inter District Championship.
• To represent the district team, players shall submit valid proof of address of the district. Entries from players belonging to other districts will not be accepted.

Individual events:

• If the entries in any category are less than 48, the draw shall be on knock out basis.
• In any category, if the entries are more than 48, qualifying matches shall be held in groups and the qualified players shall be placed in the Main draw according to seedings upto 16th seed.
• Top 8 ranked players shall be placed directly in the Main draw.
• Matches for The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 11 / The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 13 / The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 15 / The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 17 shall be played best of 5 throughout (in line with TTFI revised regulations).
• Matches for The Youth Boys & Girls Singles – U 19 shall be played best of 5 games up to and including Semi-finals. Only finals shall be played best of 7 games.
• Matches for Seniors (Men & Women) shall be played best of 5 games upto & including Quarter finals. Only Semi-finals & the finals shall be played best of 7 games.
• All qualifying matches shall be played best of 5 games.
• All the doubles event shall be played best of 5 games on a knock out basis.
• Punctuality will be strictly adhered to. If any player fails to report 15mins after the announcement he/she will be given walkover.

The prospectus shall mention:

• Prospectus for State Rankings and State Championships & Inter District Championships shall be sent by TSTTA to all the affiliated District Associations, Academy/Clubs and Institutions at least 10 days prior to the commencement of the Championship.
• That the Championship is conducted under the direction of the TSTTA and under the rules and regulations laid down by the TTFI.
• The Dates and Venue of the Championships.
• Last date of entries & last date of withdrawal.
• List of EC Members-TSTTA, Organizing Committee & Technical Committee.
• All the players must submit their entries for tournaments & pay online through their respective District Association/registered academy. Direct entry from individual shall not be entertained.
• Entry / Registration Fees: The District Associations/Academy should send entries of the players and pay the relevant fees online.
• Withdrawal of entries: If some player fail to turn up after giving entry, the fees of those who have given entry but not withdrawn before the deadline is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• If the entry is withdrawn within the stipulated date & time (the same should be informed by Email to TSTTA – telanganastatetta@gmail.com), the entry fee shall be refunded within 7 working days after the tournament.

Role of Competition Manager/Chief Referee:

• The Competition Manager and host shall send to the State Association the following details within 7 days of the conclusion of the Championships.
• Certified copies of the Draw for all events.
• Detailed results of all events with scores.
• One to Sixteen position of all events.
• Photographs of Tournament mainly ceremonial pictures.
• Any other information which in the opinion of the Host Association/ Competition Manager should be brought to the State Association notice including details of instance of indiscipline of Players/Coaches/Parents and misconduct and performance of Umpires etc.
• The Chief Referee under the supervision of the Competition Manager shall conduct the draw for the Tournament in consultation with Technical Committee, TSTTA.
• The Open draws/seedings may be held at TSTTA office.
• The Chief Referee along with Chairman Technical Committee shall prepare the draws & schedule for the tournament.
• Schedule and fixtures shall be prepared by the Competition Manager under the supervision of the TSTTA.

Prizes/ Merit Certificates:

• State Ranking Tournaments (Individual Events):
  Trophy, Merit Certificate, Individual Medal, and Cash Prize for Winner, Runner-up, and Semi-finalists.
• State Ranking League Championships (Individual Events):
  Merit Certificate & Individual medal & prize.
• Inter-District Team Events:
  Winner & Runner-up teams: Team Trophy, Merit Certificates, and Individual Medals Semi-finalist teams: Merit Certificates and Individual Medals
• State Championship Individual Events:
  Winner: Rolling Trophy, Merit Certificate, Individual Medal, and Cash Prize Runner-up & Semi-finalists: Merit Certificate, Individual Medal, and Cash Prize

TSTTA guidelines for prize money for the State Ranking & State Championships:

EVENT/ RESULT	MEN & WOMEN	UNDER–19 BOYS & GIRLS	UNDER–17 BOYS & GIRLS	UNDER– 15 BOYS & GIRLS	UNDER– 13 BOYS & GIRLS	UNDER– 11 BOYS & GIRLS
WINNER	11000 X 2	8800 X 2	6600 X 2	5500 X 2	4400 X 2	3300 X 2
RUNNER	8800 X 2	6600 X 2	5500 X 2	4400 X 2	3300 X 2	2200 X 2
SEMI FINALIST	5500 X 4	3300 X 4	2800 X 4	2200 X 4	1700 X 4	1100 X 4
TOTAL	61600	44000	35400	28600	22200	15400

Total prize money will be Rs.2,07,200/-.

The State Championships will be hosted by TSTTA or will allot the Championships to any affiliated district.

Organising Criteria:

• Prospectus shall be prepared in consultation with organizers & uploaded on TSTTA website and circulated to EC members, District Associations and Academy co-ordinators by mail.
• Cash prize money as mentioned in the TSTTA circular shall be awarded by the host association/organizers. If a host association/organizer wishes to award any other prizes/memento, they may do so in consultation with the TSTTA.
• The Chief Guest for the Opening and Closing ceremonies shall be fixed by the Host association in consultation TSTTA.
• Apart from Principal Office bearers, Chairman Technical committee, Chairman Selection committee and District Secretaries may be given free accommodation during the championships.
• One technical delegate shall inspect all arrangements well in advance and all his expenses shall have to be borne by the host.
• Proper facilities for media persons shall be arranged by the host which shall also arrange press conference prior to the commencement of the championships.
• Proper canteen facilities should be arranged at the venue.
• Drinking water to be provided near the field of play.
• Medical help/First aid facilities & physio may be provided at the venue.
• The TSTTA shall nominate a member of the Technical Committee to attend the Championships to guide the Organizers. The Competition Manager, Chief Referee and Technical Delegates shall take decision on behalf of the TSTTA.
• The non-local members of the Selection Committee shall be provided free hospitality during the championship by the host.
• Merit certificates shall be printed by TSTTA and charges will be borne by the organizers.
• Internet facility at the venue must be provided by the organizer for live streaming & tournament management.
• The organizers will be charged a nominal fee for web services related tournament management & online entry system.

On all matters pertaining to the Championship not covered under the above rules, the decision of the Executive Committee of the TSTTA shall be final and binding.

General Secretary - TSTTA