Schedule and Location
December 7-8, 2024
Mebane Middle School
16401 NW CR 241
Alachua, FL 32615
Events
Singles – PP048
Doubles – PP049
Mixed Doubles – PP050
CLICK HERE for a listing of registered 2024 Florida Senior Games athletes by sport. (Updated in Real Time)
Tentative Daily Schedules – Subject to change
Saturday, December 7 – ALL EVENTS AGES 50- 69
8:00 a.m.: Men’s & Women’s Singles 50 – 69 Check in
9:00 a.m.: Men’s & Women’s Singles 50 – 69 Competition Begins
12:00 p.m.: Men’s & Women’s Doubles 50 – 69 Check in
1:00 p.m.: Men’s & Women’s Doubles 50 – 69 Competition Begins
2:00 p.m.: Mixed Doubles 50 – 69 Check in
3:00 p.m.: Mixed Doubles 50 – 69 Competition Begins
*NOTE – Doubles event will not start until 12:00 noon to afford time for a lunch break
*NOTE – Mixed Doubles event may start early as players and table’s availability permit
Sunday, December 8 – ALL EVENTS AGES 70 AND ABOVE
8:00 a.m.: Men’s & Women’s Singles 70 – 100 Check in
9:00 a.m.: Men’s & Women’s Singles 70 – 100 Competition Begins
12:00 a.m.: Men’s & Women’s Doubles 70 -100 Check in
1:00 p.m.: Men’s & Women’s Doubles 70 – 100 Competition Begins
2:00 p.m.: Mixed Doubles 70 – 100 Check in
3:00 p.m.: Mixed Doubles 70 – 100 Competition Begins
*NOTE – Doubles event will not start until 12:00 noon to afford time for a lunch break
*NOTE – Mixed Doubles event may start early as players and table’s availability permit
Florida Senior Games Qualifying Rules
The top 5 finishers in each age group at 2024 Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier will qualify for the 2024 Florida Senior Games. Participants that qualify for one Table Tennis event at a Florida Local Senior Games Qualifier are eligible for all Table Tennis events at the 2024 Florida Senior Games. (Note: qualifying is only applicable to Florida residents).
Entry Requirements
1. Table Tennis entry fee is $25 for the first event and $10 for each additional event for Florida residents (Non-qualified Florida resident athlete are an extra $10). Entry fee is $35 for the first event and $10 for each additional event for non-residents (Non-qualified out-of-state athletes are $15 extra).
2. The registration deadline is Monday, November 25, 2024. NO REFUNDS AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
3. Players must provide their own paddles. WHITE NITTAKU 3 STAR PREMIUM 40+ JAPANESE POLY BALLS will be provided.
4. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.
5. The age division of competition for Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners.
6. Doubles partners must be of the same gender.
7. Entry changes are not permitted on-site. All changes of events, partners or divisions must be made prior to a November, 2024 date.
Partner Finder
While the Florida Senior Games offers a “Partner Finder,” service for those in need of a doubles or team partner, It is the responsibility of the athlete to make contact with other athletes. FSG will not put together teams or form partnerships. Florida Senior Games staff and sport directors will not assign partners at the Games.
CLICK HERE to post your entry. By posting the entry, you are agreeing that your information will be shared with other athletes, captains, and/or coaches.
CLICK HERE to see a listing of potential partners and teams. Once you have found a team/partner, please email games@playinflorida.com to remove your name from the list.”
Format
1. For singles competition a round robin format will be utilized. For divisions with 6 or less players, each player will play each other and winners will be determined by their playing record. For divisions with 7 or more players, the division will be broken into pools, playing a preliminary round robin within the pool. ONE or TWO winners from each pool will advance to a single elimination.
2. Round Robin format will be used for doubles and mixed doubles (same procedure as singles above).
3. Play shall consist of a five-game match. The winner shall be the first player to win three games.
4. The first player to score 11 points wins a game, unless both players have scored 10 points. In that situation, the serve changes each point and the winner is the first player to score a two-point lead.
5. Play shall be continuous throughout the match with a two-minute break between games.
6. Fourth place ribbons will be awarded in addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for Florida residents. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to top overall athletes if non-residents are in contention for medals.
Sports Rules
1. The main color of a shirt, skirt or shorts, other than sleeves or collar of a shirt and trimming along side seams or near the edges, shall be clearly different from that of the ball in use (white ball will be used).
2. The Expedite System shall not be in effect with the following exception. The Event Director may invoke the system to keep the tournament on schedule. The system may be placed in effect during a match, but must not be placed in effect in the middle of a game.
3. All matches will be conducted in accordance with USA Table Tennis (USATT) rules, except as modified herein.
4. Tournament Director reserves the right to change / modify format of any event
CLICK HERE for a copy of the 2023 Florida Senior Games Rule Book.
National Senior Games Qualifying Rules
2024 is a qualifying year for the 2025 National Senior Games, to be held July 24-August 4, in Des Moines, Iowa.
1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2024 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2025 National Senior Games.
2. Athletes must qualify in each Table Tennis event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) in which they wish to compete at the 2025 National Senior Games, except when Rule E applies.
Hotel Information
Hotel information is forthcoming.
Registration
CLICK HERE to Register.
Contacts
FSF Staff Contact
OJ Hill
(850) 577-7207 or ojhill@playinflorida.com
State Director/Tournament Director
Joseph Aracri
(229) 977-5799 or josepharacri@yahoo.com
Media
Nick Gandy
(850) 322-3404 or media@playinflorida.com