Participant Information

Qualification for Championships singles and team events is through NCTTA League play leading to one of six NCTTA Regional Championships. Individuals and teams that have been extended an official invitation to participate in the Championships can register for the event and make travel/lodging arrangements using the information below.

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COVID INFORMATION

The following regulations will apply to all players, coaches, and staff who will participate in the NCTTA Championships.

Hotel

The Championships tournament hotel is the Holiday Inn Austin North -- Round Rock and the Courtyard by Marriott. Both hotels are located next to the Round Rock Sports Center (competition facility) and offers comfortably appointed guest rooms. Both tournament hotels are offering discounted rates for all of the tournament participants. Visit the hotel page for more information and to book your reservations (and take advantage of tournament rates).

Travel

Athletes participating in Singles/doubles events are suggested to book tickets departing after 7:00pm from AUS on Sunday April 10th or Monday morning April 11th.

Air travel

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is in Austin, Texas located 30 minutes south of the Championships venue and hotel. A complimentary shuttle will be available in specific times on Thursday April 7th only for those staying at the Championship hotel. See Transportation FAQ for more information.

Car travel

  • Round Rock, Texas is accessible by interstate and is located just north of Austin, Texas

Transportation Questions?

Check out the Transportation FAQ for more information about transportation.


Singles Registration

Singles qualification is through the singles competition at the NCTTA Regional Championships. Qualification follows Sections 7.3 (National Championships Regulations) of the 2021-2022 Rules and Regulations. Invited qualifiers can register for the Championships by completing the following steps:

  1. Complete the online Singles Registration on the NCTTA app by the appropriate deadline (see below).
  2. Fill out the Championship Registration Google form and upload vaccination card.
  3. Fill out Google form to upload negative PCR test results (coming soon).
  4. Look out for an email to DocuSign player registration waiver and Covid waiver.
  5. Be sure you have a team/school uniform. Uniforms are required even for singles competition.

Deadlines and Fees:

March 16, 2022

Players qualifying directly by finishing in the top 8 spots (for men) or top 4 spots (for women) of their region » Early deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's singles: $100
  • Women's singles: $100

March 18, 2022

Players qualifying directly by finishing in the top 8 spots (for men) or top 4 spots (for women) of their region » Final deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's singles: $125
  • Women's singles: $125

Wild card players » Final deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's singles: $100
  • Women's singles: $100

March 20, 2022

Second chance wild cards (invited if some players decline) » Final deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's singles: $100
  • Women's singles: $100

Doubles Registration

Doubles registration is open to players that have already qualified for the Championships in either the singles or team event. Both players on a doubles team must represent the same school. The top 32 men's doubles teams and top 16 women's doubles teams entered by the registration deadline will be selected to compete in the Men's and Women's Doubles events. (Any doubles teams not selected will have their entry fee refunded at that time). See Section 7.4 of the NCTTA Rules and Regulations for more details on the doubles qualification process. To register for the Men's or Women's doubles event, please complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the online Doubles Registration on the NCTTA app by the appropriate deadline (see below).
  2. Be sure you have a team/school uniform. Both members of the doubles team must wear matching shirts during the doubles competition.

Deadlines and Fees:

March 20, 2022

Final deadline, entry fee $60/doubles team.


Team Registration

Championships qualification and competition follow Sections 7.2 and 7.6 (National Championships Regulations) of the 2021-2022 Rules and Regulations. Please read this document to understand the basic rules governing the event. Invited men's/coed and women's teams may register for the Championships by completing the following steps:

  1. Complete the online Team Registration on the NCTTA app by the appropriate deadline (see below).
  2. Have each team member fill out the Championship Registration Google form and upload vaccination card.
  3. Have each team member fill out the Google form to upload negative PCR test results (coming soon).
  4. Have each team member look out for an email to DocuSign player registration waiver and Covid waiver.
  5. Be sure each team member has a team/school uniform. All uniforms should be identical.
  6. (Optional) Bring two team signs for the team scoreboards. Team signs should be tabloid size (11 x 17 inches), laminated, and the main color must not be white. NCTTA will have plain signs for each team, but you are invited to bring your own, stylized with your school logos. Your school name should be easily identifiable when looking at the sign.

Deadlines and Fees:

March 16, 2022

Teams qualifying directly by winning their division » Early deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's/coed team: $325 + ($50/player above 4 players)
  • Women's team: $225 + ($40/player above 4 players)

March 18, 2022

Teams - direct qualifiers » Final deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's/coed team: $375 + ($50/player above 4 players)
  • Women's team: $275 + ($40/player above 4 players)

Wild card teams » Final deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's/coed team: $325 + ($50/player above 4 players)
  • Women's team: $225 + ($40/player above 4 players)

March 20, 2022

Second chance wild cards (invited if some schools decline) » Final deadline, entry fee:

  • Men's/coed team: $325 + ($50/player above 4 players)
  • Women's team: $225 + ($40/player above 4 players)

Fundraising and Financial Assistance: Please read NCTTA Funding Request Information for suggestions on requesting funds from your school and other sources of funding. If you would like to request financial assistance from NCTTA please complete the Financial Assistance Application but be advised that such assistance is very limited.

Additional Coaches, Managers, or Chaperones

In the event an additional coach, manager, or chaperone will be attending the Championships with a team or a singles player the cost is $200 per person. Each coach registration includes the following:

  • Credential for access to the competition venue throughout the Championships
  • Lunch at the venue on days when the athlete(s) being coached are playing
  • Ticket to the Championships banquet

Add an additional person for the Championships by completing the following steps:

  1. Complete the online Additional Coach Registration on the NCTTA app by the deadline March 20, 2022.
  2. Have the person fill out the Championship Registration Google form and upload vaccination card.
  3. Have the person fill out the Google form to upload negative PCR test results (coming soon).
  4. Have the person look out for an email to DocuSign Covid waiver.

 


Championships Questions

If you have any questions or concerns about registering for or participating in the Championships, please contact championships@nctta.org

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