Participant Information

Qualification for Championships team events is through NCTTA League play. Qualification for singles and doubles events is through ACUI Regional Competitions. 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.

Hotel

The official Championships hotel is the Kahler Grand Hotel in downtown Rochester, just 5 minutes from the playing venue. Regular shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and venue throughout the competition. Visit the hotel page for more information and to book your reservations (and take advantage of tournament rates) by March 21.

Travel

For air travel, Rochester is served by Rochester International Airport (airport code: RST), just 8 miles from downtown Rochester.

Though less convenient, it is also possible to fly into the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (airport code: MSP). GO Rochester Direct operates a shuttle service from Minneapolis Airport to several Rochester hotels including the Kahler Grand Hotel. The shuttle takes about 90 minutes. The cost is $50 round trip (10% off regular rates) using this special link for Championships participants.

New! Airfare discounts with United Airlines: Through a partnership with the US Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Table Tennis, take advantage of discounts between 5% and 12% (depending on where you're flying from) on United Airlines flights to the Championships (note that United does not fly direct to Rochester so this would only apply on flights to Minneapolis). Here's how to book:

• By Phone: 1-800-841-0460
• Online: United Airlines USOC Portal
• Use Promotion Code: 563EH

Shuttle service (for guests of the Kahler hotels): Complimentary airport shuttle service is available for Championships attendees flying into Rochester International Airport and staying at the Kahler Grand Hotel or Kahler Inn and Suites. This complimentary service is only available at certain times, so be sure to book your arrival and departure within the specified window to take advantage:

• Arrivals (airport to hotel shuttle): Thursday, noon to 9pm and Friday, 8am to 11am
• Departures (hotel to airport shuttle): Sunday, noon to 8pm

For those arriving at other times, you'll have to arrange your own transportation from the airport.

Transportation Questions? Check out the Transportation FAQ for more information about shuttle service and transportation including where to go in the airport to catch the shuttle.

Singles and Doubles Registration

Invited qualifiers can register through the ACUI website once regional qualification is finished.

Disabled (Paralympic) Singles Registration

Registrations will be accepted as space permits; there are no special qualifying tournaments for the Paralympic Event. Interested disabled participants can register by following these instructions:

1. Complete the Online Paralympic Registration Form by the appropriate deadline.
2. Take the Championships Eligibility Form to your school's registrar for verification and mail the completed form to NCTTA.

Deadlines and Fees:

Please review the Paralympic Event Guidelines for more details on the format of the event.

Team Registration

Championships qualification and competition follow Section 6 (Championships Regulations) of the 2010-2011 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 Form by the appropriate deadline (see below).
2. Email a photo of your team and an image of your school's logo (both print quality, 300 DPI or higher) to

There is no separate Championships Eligibility Form required for teams, the Spring League Eligibility Form already submitted for your team is sufficient.

Deadlines and Fees:

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

The team registration fee is for up to 8 players and 1 coach/manager. In the event an additional coach, manager, or chaperone will be attending the Championships with a team or singles participant, the cost is $35 per additional person, and includes the following:

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

To add an additional person please use the Additional Coach Registration Form. Deadline is March 14, 2011.

Championships Questions

If you have any questions or concerns about registering for or participating in the Championships, please contact