We’re still riding high from the incredible energy and excitement of our club tournament on Saturday, March 29. With 20 enthusiastic members participating in friendly-yet-competitive doubles play. Thanks to the volunteers and cheering from the sidelines – the event was nothing short of a grand slam.
Tournament winners: Shizuka Campagna, Garfield Gray, Mike Berry, Jim Dougan, and Phil Franklin.
Players rotated partners and opponents throughout the day, keeping the action fresh and fast-paced. After all the games and score tallying, we proudly announce the winners of the day:
1: Garfield Gray; 2: Mike Berry; 3: Jim Dougan; 4: Shizuka Campagna.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who made this event possible – whether you picked up a paddle, helped organize behind the scenes, or simply came to support your fellow members. Your spirit and enthusiasm brought the room to life.
A special shoutout to Phil Franklin, who expertly designed and implemented the layout for the tournament. Phil’s attention to detail helped the event run smoothly from start to finish—great job!
Judging by the smiles and high-fives, this won’t be our last tournament. We look forward to many more exciting future events.
Types of Table Tennis Tournaments
Table tennis tournaments come in many forms, each offering a unique challenge for players of all skill levels. The most common format is the singles tournament, where players compete one-on-one in a single or double elimination bracket. In double elimination, participants must lose twice to be eliminated, giving everyone a second chance.
Doubles tournaments involve two-player teams and add a layer of strategy and coordination, as players must alternate hits and develop strong team chemistry.
Another popular format is the round-robin, where each player or team competes against all others in the group. This format is especially common in local clubs or league settings because it guarantees more playtime and offers a fair skill assessment across the group.
Handicap tournaments are also gaining popularity, especially at the recreational level. These give less experienced players a head start based on skill levels, allowing for more balanced and competitive matches.
Clubs may organize fun or themed tournaments, such as mixed doubles (where male and female partners team up), “sudden death” formats where a single point determines the outcome or even costume tournaments for holidays or special events.
Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned player, participating in different types of tournaments is a great way to build skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy the fast-paced fun of table tennis.
Join us at the Arbor Conference Center! Intermediate singles/doubles, Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m.; singles, Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. Ladies doubles/singles, Monday, 1 to 3 p.m.; doubles Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon; singles, Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. All level doubles, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. All level singles, Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m. Intermediate/advanced singles/doubles, Wednesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Advanced Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact President Paul Statdterman at ptstadterman@yahoo.com.
