Carolina Pong May Open
Carolina Pong May Open
Sat, May 17, 2025
Columbia, SC (USA)
tripproche05@gmail.com
803-807-6963
2025 Carolina Pong May Open
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Location: 920 Beatty Road Columbia, SC 29210
Hosted by Carolina Pong
Tournament Director: Tripp Roche
Referee: William Englebreth - International Referee
Umpire: Madhu Bhandari - International Umpire - Blue Badge in progress
Under 2200
1st: $300 Trophy
2nd: $150 Trophy
3rd: $75 Trophy
Open Singles
1st: $500 Trophy
2nd: $250 Trophy
3rd: $125 Trophy
Under 1900
1st: $200 Trophy
2nd: $100 Trophy
3rd: $50 Trophy
Under 1600
1st: $150 Trophy
2nd: $75 Trophy
3rd: $50 Trophy
Youth Event
1st: $100 Trophy
2nd: $50 Trophy
3rd: $25 Trophy
Under 1450: Trophies 1st/2nd/3rd (No Prize Money)
Under 1300: Trophies 1st/2nd/3rd (No Prize Money)
Administrative Fee: A one-time $5 player fee is required for all participants in addition to event entry fees.
Registration: All players must register via Stadium TT by May 15, 2025.
Equipment
The tournament will feature top-tier table tennis equipment for the best playing experience:
Tables: GEWO CS Pro (25mm) and Butterfly Centerfold 25
Barriers: Butterfly
Balls: Butterfly 3-Star Premium
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025
All matches will be played in accordance with USATT regulations.
Players must check in 30 minutes before their scheduled event.
Concessions and refreshments will be available at the venue.
For registration or further inquiries, contact:
Tripp Roche, Tournament Director, Carolina Pong
Email: josroche2024@gmail.com
Phone: 803-807-6963
Waivers:
___ I understand USATT’s Safe Sport Policy including the organization’s Coaching Policy, which requires that all persons who are engaged in coaching activities at USATT Affiliated Member Clubs and/or USATT Sanctioned Tournaments, except parents or legal guardians coaching their own children, must be fully Safe Sport Compliant, which includes completing SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport every year and undergoing a criminal background screen every two years.
___ I understand that, pursuant to USATT’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, all participants at USATT Sanctioned Tournaments who are over the age of 18 and have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes must complete annual SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport.
More information on USATT’s Safe Sport Policy is available at: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-tabletennis/athlete-safety/safe-sport.
By my participation, I hereby relieve the sponsors: USATT, Carolina Pong, Charlotte Table Tennis Club, Inc., and the tournament directors, officials, and sponsors of any liability for injury to myself and/or property damage or loss. I agree to comply with all decisions of the tournament officials and abide by all USATT regulations.
Participant or Adult guardian _____________________________
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tripproche05@gmail.com
803-807-6963
2025 Carolina Pong May Open
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Location: 920 Beatty Road Columbia, SC 29210
Hosted by Carolina Pong
Tournament Director: Tripp Roche
Referee: William Englebreth - International Referee
Umpire: Madhu Bhandari - International Umpire - Blue Badge in progress
Under 2200
1st: $300 Trophy
2nd: $150 Trophy
3rd: $75 Trophy
Open Singles
1st: $500 Trophy
2nd: $250 Trophy
3rd: $125 Trophy
Under 1900
1st: $200 Trophy
2nd: $100 Trophy
3rd: $50 Trophy
Under 1600
1st: $150 Trophy
2nd: $75 Trophy
3rd: $50 Trophy
Youth Event
1st: $100 Trophy
2nd: $50 Trophy
3rd: $25 Trophy
Under 1450: Trophies 1st/2nd/3rd (No Prize Money)
Under 1300: Trophies 1st/2nd/3rd (No Prize Money)
Administrative Fee: A one-time $5 player fee is required for all participants in addition to event entry fees.
Registration: All players must register via Stadium TT by May 15, 2025.
Equipment
The tournament will feature top-tier table tennis equipment for the best playing experience:
Tables: GEWO CS Pro (25mm) and Butterfly Centerfold 25
Barriers: Butterfly
Balls: Butterfly 3-Star Premium
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025
All matches will be played in accordance with USATT regulations.
Players must check in 30 minutes before their scheduled event.
Concessions and refreshments will be available at the venue.
For registration or further inquiries, contact:
Tripp Roche, Tournament Director, Carolina Pong
Email: josroche2024@gmail.com
Phone: 803-807-6963
Waivers:
___ I understand USATT’s Safe Sport Policy including the organization’s Coaching Policy, which requires that all persons who are engaged in coaching activities at USATT Affiliated Member Clubs and/or USATT Sanctioned Tournaments, except parents or legal guardians coaching their own children, must be fully Safe Sport Compliant, which includes completing SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport every year and undergoing a criminal background screen every two years.
___ I understand that, pursuant to USATT’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, all participants at USATT Sanctioned Tournaments who are over the age of 18 and have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes must complete annual SafeSport Training offered by the US Center for SafeSport.
More information on USATT’s Safe Sport Policy is available at: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-tabletennis/athlete-safety/safe-sport.
By my participation, I hereby relieve the sponsors: USATT, Carolina Pong, Charlotte Table Tennis Club, Inc., and the tournament directors, officials, and sponsors of any liability for injury to myself and/or property damage or loss. I agree to comply with all decisions of the tournament officials and abide by all USATT regulations.
Participant or Adult guardian _____________________________
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