nctta.president's blog

We are not even through the 2012-2013 season or even the 2013 Championships but we are gearing up already for the 2014 Championships to find a location! This is how we roll in NCTTA!
Starting November 1st cities, universities, CVB's, Sport Commissions and general organizations can have a chance to BID for the chance to host the 2014 College Table Tennis Championships! 
Here are the forms!
 

http://www.nctta.org/doc/2014_Championships_Bid_Application.doc

http://www.nctta.org/doc/2014_Championships_Bidding_Guidelines.pdf

NCTTA FALL DIVISION 2012 SCHEDULE (Chronological)
October 14th @ Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy (Georgia Division)
 
October 20th @ Utah Table Tennis Training Center (Rocky Mountain Division)
October 21st @ Texas Wesleyan University (Texas Division)
 
October 27th @ Mississippi College (Dixie Division)
October 27th @ RCTC (Minnesota Division)
October 27th @ Flick Table Tennis Center in Philadelphia, PA (Atlantic Division)
October 28th @ Harvard Malkin Athletic Center (New England 2 Division)
October 28th @ Fashion Institute of Technology (Tri State NY & Downtown NYC Divisions)
October 28th @ Virginia Tech (Virginia Division)
 
November 3rd @ Florida State University (Panhandle Division)
November 3rd  @ San Jose State University (Northern California Division)
November 3rd @ Middle Creek Community Center (Carolina Division)
November 4th @ University of Maryland College Park (DC/North Virginia Division)
November 4th @ Lindenwood University (Lower Midwest Division)
 
November 10th @ University of Oregon (Northwest Division)
November 10th @ Northwestern University (Upper Midwest Division)
November 10th @ BU Fitness/Recreation Center (New England Division)
November 11th @ Spin City Sports in Largo, FL (Florida Division)
 
November 17th @ Ottawa Table Tennis Center (Eastern Canada 2 Division)
November 17th @ MyTTC Missisuaga Canada (Eastern Canada Division)
November 17th @ Balboa Park, San Diego, California (Southern California Division)
November 17th @ Columbus Table Tennis Club (Southern Ohio Division)
November 17th @ University of Akron (Northern Ohio Division)
November 17th @ Cornell University (Upstate NY Division)
November 18th @ Lily Yip Table Tennis center (Jersey Division)
 

Butterfly Proudly Sponsors the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association, NCTTA

Wilson, NC, September 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Butterfly is pleased to be the 2012-2014 official National Collegiate Table Tennis Association, NCTTA, League and Championships Equipment Sponsor.

As the official NCTTA League and Championships Equipment Sponsor, Butterfly will provide table tennis equipment for use in division and regional competitions, and NCTTA Championships. Butterfly looks forward to working with the NCTTA to continue bringing organized table tennis to more college students in North America.

The National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) is a government-recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting competitive table tennis at the collegiate level in North America. The NCTTA works with the USA Table Tennis Association, the sport’s national governing body, to further progress in College Table Tennis. NCTTA is a National Organization Member of USATT. Visit nctta.org for more information.

Butterfly is the world leader in table tennis / ping pong equipment and gear. Butterfly is the official table supplier and sponsor for the 2012, 2014 and 2016 World Table Tennis Championships as well as the official ball sponsor for the 2013 and 2015 World Championships. In addition, Butterfly is the official table and official ball supplier of the 2012 Canadian Junior & Cadet Open - ITTF Premium Circuit table tennis tournament scheduled for October 2-6, 2012 in Markham, Ontario. Visit Butterflyonline.com for more information.

Don't delay...it is here, NCTTA Team League Registration for the 2012-2013 season!
You can't miss it as the links are actually up on our homepage: www.nctta.org
Our September 2012 Newsletter is up here:

http://bit.ly/RZeQTW
 
 

Thank you to all who have remained patient we have finally found a volunteer that is able to upload the videos from the 2012 Championships on the NCTTA youtube channel. It takes about 18 hours per match, but we are getting it done. Kudos to "Big" Mike Hillard for stepping up and helping NCTTA out.
Click here to access the NCTTA youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/NCTTA1
Friday's matches to be uploaded will be Women's Doubles and Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles Final: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GESRv5ZOe9I&feature=em-uploademail
Men's Doubles Final we are working on and will be next to appear.
Saturday and Sunday Matches we will work on next, any suggestions or requests?

Take a gander and read about what is going on in College pong these days!
http://www.nctta.org/newsletters/jul2012/index.html
What is included?
-NCTTA Election results
-NCTTA Scholarships: http://www.nctta.org/scholarship
-TOPSPIN the movie: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1341817656/top-spin-a-ping-pong-docu...
-NCTTA positions are open, help us out:

• Panhandle (North Florida, South Georgia)
• Carolina (North Carolina, parts of South Carolina)
• Kansas
• Dixie (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana)
• New Jersey

and MORE

This is the time of year when we here at NCTTA are super busy, but super stoked for our Championships and this year is no different! 2012 NCTTA College Table Tennis Championships are happening in Plano, TX this year and our sponsors are Newgy Industries and for the first time in NCTTA history, Butterfly North America!
We are organizing Registration, coordinating numbers, getting our facility figured out and rolling out the proverbial red carpet for teams and another first for NCTTA our own singles and doubles tournament!
What to look for this year:

• Online streaming of the championships (a couple more camera angles too!)
• The women's competition is fierce and Texas Wesleyan is not even ranked number 1 this year
• Men's singles draw is redonkulous (ridiculous for those that prefer correct english lol) almost 1/2 of the draw is above 2000 in NCTTA College ratings!

Look for our updates on Twitter, Facebook and through press releases here: http://www.nctta.org/champs/2012/news.html
If you live in the Plano, Dallas, Ft Worth, TX area don't be shy come on out!

I think NCTTA has seen the first generation of graduates stay a little longer then expected. No one is an immortal in College Table Tennis. Recently we have put out in our most recent newsletter http://www.nctta.org/newsletters/nov2011/ a small reminder about eligibility and this was certainly on purpose since many players from many schools around the NCTTA nation have seem to be playing past their eligibility (according to our rules).
We don't like to default players that have played too long, it is more work for us and causes great disappointment (especially from your team). Help us help you to follow the rules.

We (NCTTA) depend on you all the players to know how many years you have been in college:) and if you are unsure, contact us PRIOR TO YOUR COMPETITION and we can help you to figure it out.

Length of Eligibility Reminder

From the NCTTA Rules and Regulations:
2.10 Length of Eligibility
An NCTTA player who first competed in the 2007-2008 season or later may compete in NCTTA competitions for a maximum of four (4) academic years. Players who first competed prior to 2007-2008 may compete for up to five (5) academic years. A player has competed in an academic year if he or she has played at least one match for a varsity team or in NCTTA singles/doubles in any NCTTA competition held that academic year.
If there are any doubts or questions about the rules or a player's eligibility, feel free to contact the NCTTA Eligibility Director at registrar@nctta.org

http://www.nctta.org/newsletters/oct2011/
The 2011 October NCTTA Newsletter is out! Don't you all love how we put the monthly newsletter at the end of the month! lol
I tried my hand at rhyme scheme with the "Gore and more" part....but my literary friends tell me it was absolutely horrible. No matter...we are talking College Pong here. Butterfly is NCTTA's New League/Championship Sponsor and we are stoked! Nelson Gore is one of our new Regional Directors and yes again we are stoked.....read about these things and more...in the NCTTA Newsletter:  http://www.nctta.org/newsletters/oct2011/
Did you all see the HUUUGE Fall 2011 Schedule yet?! Take a peak at www.nctta.org/schedule as we are updating more and more division tournaments daily!

NCTTA welcomes Butterfly to the College Pong Party!
http://www.butterflyonline.com/PressReleases/pr11Sept28.asp and http://nctta.org/2011-12/ButterflyPressRelease.htm
NCTTA's Public Relations Director, Andy Kanengiser told me the other day about our new partner, Butterfly: "While other collegiate sports are feeling the impact of cuts as America's bad economy lingers..table tennis is in a growth mode..At this time, the NCTTA is happy to welcome a new partner, Butterfly North America, to spur more expansion for our Olympic sport on more than 150 campuses in North America and Canada."
We are pretty excited about working with Butterfly.  Butterfly works with an extensive Dealer network so we would encourage you to reach out to them.
For Butterfly equipment, please go to Butterflyonline.com, or contact DJ Settle, dsettle@butterflyna.com, for a Butterfly dealer near you.”