A USATT SANCTIONED FOUR STAR EVENT!
A great tradition, a wonderful community, a history of excellence!
UC Berkeley's 'Golden Bears' Table Tennis club is our host organization and benefits from our tournament. We also benefit from this highly energetic and well-organized college club, who are outstanding in their support of the tournament, providing manpower, the playing hall and a fresh and enthusiastic spirit!
We make our home for the weekend at the Recreational Sports Facility on three full basketball courts in a clean, modern facility. This is where the Western Open Champion is crowned, under the watchful eye of International Referee Dr. Azmy Ibrahim and his first-rate crew of umpires.
We always have a great time at the Western Open! We're playing our favorite sport surrounded by some of our favorite people in one of the great cities of the world. It doesn't get better than this!
Dr. Azmy Ibrahim, IR
Richard Lee, Wendy Troy, Greg Cox, Mary Palmar, John Miller, Tom Nguyen, and Katherine Wu
All participants must be able to show proof of current membership with USATT or an ITTF recognized body. Membership can be renewed or purchased at the event.
Underground garage, on-street parking
Official Tournament Equipment: JOOLA Tables, Nets, Barriers and Orange 40mm 3 star balls.
Entries must be postmarked by FRIDAY, February 3, 2012
Starts at 8AM on February 18, 2012
After the entry deadline, no refunds.
Ratings from the January/February issue of the USATT Magazine will be used for qualifications. Seedings based on most current ratings.
Players may not enter two events with identical start times. Events can be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the tournament committee. Events with insufficient entries may be cancelled and refunds issued. No prizes will be awarded for splits, dumps, default losses or no-shows. Play will be conducted under ITTF rules and NATT policies. USATT dress code will be enforced. All decisions of the referee are final.
For entry confirmation, go
here.
Airports:
San Francisco International (SFO)
Oakland International (OAK)
San Jose International (SJC)
Discounted air travel is available on United Air Lines for this tournament using the following avenues:
1. Call the Olympic Help Desk at 1 – 800 841 0460 reference Table Tennis Event Code of 563 EH
2. Go on-line to
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and reference Table Tennis Event Code 563EH
3. Go on-line to united.com/usoc and through reservations at bottom of page under promotion, enter the Table Tennis Event Code of 563EH
BART(Bay area rapid transit):
Closest station is downtown Berkeley, for more info check
here.
Capital Corridor (Train):
Official Tournament Hotel:988 Broadway
Oakland, California 94607 USA
Within walking distance:
2440 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Coffee, tea, sandwiches
2456 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Middle Eastern cuisine
Mon-Fri 11 am – 9 pm
Sat 12 pm – 6 pm
2430 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Coffee, sandwiches, soup
Mon-Sat 10 am - 8 pm
Sun 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94701
Hot dog food stand
