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.

Hotel

The official Championships hotel is the Southfork Hotel in Plano, Texas, 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, Plano, Texas is served by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (airport code: DFW), about 30 miles from the hotel and competition venue.

Airfare discounts with American Airlines: Take advantage of 5% off flights to DFW for Championships attendees. Here's how to book:

• By Phone: 1-800-433-7300
• Online: American Airlines Reservations
• Use Promotion Code: 8942BZ

Shuttle service (for guests of the Southfork Hotel): Complimentary airport shuttle service is available for Championships attendees flying into Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and staying at theSouthfork Hotel. 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 10 PM and Friday, 8 AM to 11 AM
• Departures (hotel to airport shuttle): Sunday, noon to 8 PM

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 Registration

Singles qualification is through the singles competition at the NCTTA Regional Championships. Qualification follows Sections 7.3 (National Championships Regulations) of the 2011-2012 Rules and Regulations. Invited qualifiers can register for the Championships by completing the following steps:

1. Complete the online Singles Registration Form (CLOSED) by the appropriate deadline.
2. Be sure you have a team/school uniform. Uniforms are required even for singles competition.

Deadlines and Fees:

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 Form (CLOSED) by the appropriate deadline.
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:

Disabled (Para Table Tennis) Singles Registration

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

1. Complete the online Para Singles Registration (CLOSED) 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 Sections 7.2 and 7.6 (National Championships Regulations) of the 2011-2012 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 (CLOSED) 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 Championships 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 (CLOSED). Deadline is March 21, 2012.

Championships Questions

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