The 2009 Berkeley Open deadline is Friday, August 21, 2009! Download the entry form today and postmark your entries by Friday, August 21, 2009 to avoid any late fees. Or register online! If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 301-816-0660 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The 2009 Berkeley Open
ON THE 2009 JOOLA NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
September 5-6, 2009
Berkeley, CA
UC Berkeley, CA
Back to where we started the season! But by now, the field is swelling, the juniors are improved, the drama of the events to date have built new rivalries! Unchanged is the gracious and helpful nature of our hosts, the UC Berkeley TT club. What better way to spend Labor Day Weekend?
Three full basketball courts with bleachers are our home for the weekend, well-lit, wooden floored and air conditioned. Parking is tight in Berkeley; early arrivals will like the paid lot across the street. There are tons of restaurant choices in easy walking distance in this college setting. Seats at the playing hall are usually at a premium, so if you own a folding chair this is the time to bring it!
The atmosphere is friendly and convivial and play in the Open and upper divisions is top-notch. Umpires working this event under the direction of Dr. Azmy Ibrahim have been among America’s best. NATT underwrites activity fees for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears Table Tennis Club in exchange for the hall, so playing here supports Collegiate Table Tennis.
Referee:
Dr. Azmy Ibrahim, IR
Event Staff:
Richard Lee, Wendy Troy, Alan Williams, Mary Palmar, John Miller , Herb Hodges and Tom Nguyen
Proof of Membership:
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.
Venue:
UC Berkeley Recreational Sports Facility Field House. Berkeley, CA. 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
94720
Official Tournament Equipment:
JOOLA Tables, Barriers and Orange 40mm 3 star balls.
Entry Deadline:
Entries must be postmarked by FRIDAY, August 21, 2009
Check-in:
Starts at 8AM on September 5, 2009
Refunds:
After the entry deadline, no refunds.
Ratings:
Ratings from the July/August issue of the USATT Magazine will be used for qualifications. Seedings based on most current ratings.
Policies:
Players may not enter two events with identical start times. Events can be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the tournament committee. 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.
Airports:
San Francisco International(SFO)
Oakland International(OAK)
Official Tournament Hotel: Courtyard Oakland Emeryville, 5555 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608, (510) 652-8777. Ask for the Table Tennis room block to get a $109/night rate for both single and double beds.
| 2009 Berkeley Open Schedule of Events | ||||||||
| Event Name | Date | Time | Cost | Champion | Finalist | Semis | Quarters | |
| Open Singles | SAT | 10:30 AM | $45 | $1,500 | $700 | $300 | $125 | |
| Women's Singles | SAT | 1:30 PM | $30 | $200 | $100 | - | - | |
The Ying-Lo Junior Competitions | ||||||||
| U22 Men's RR | SUN | 10AM | $25 | $80 | $40 | - | - | |
| U22 Women's RR | SUN | 10AM | $25 | $80 | $40 | - | - | |
| U18 Boys RR | SAT | 10 AM | $20 | $50 | $25 | - | - | |
| U18 Girls RR | SAT | 10 AM | $20 | $50 | $25 | - | - | |
| U16 Boys RR | SUN | 2:30 PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U16 Girls RR | SUN | 2:30 PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U13 Boys RR | SAT | 12:00 PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U13 Girls RR | SAT | 12:00 PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U10 Boys RR | SUN | 11:30 AM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U10 Girls RR | SUN | 11:30AM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
Sol Feingold Memorial Senior Events: Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley and Olga Kahan | ||||||||
| Over 40 RR | SUN | 10AM | $25 | $100 | $50 | - | - | |
| Over 50 RR | SAT | 9AM | $25 | $80 | $40 | - | - | |
| Over 60 RR | SUN | 2:30 PM | $25 | $60 | $30 | - | - | |
Rating Events | ||||||||
| U2500 SE | SAT | 9AM | $25 | $150 | $75 | - | - | |
| U2375 RR | SAT | 6:30PM | $25 | $100 | $50 | - | - | |
| U2250 RR | SAT | 12 PM | $25 | $100 | $50 | - | - | |
| U2125 RR | SUN | 11:30 AM | $25 | $80 | $40 | - | - | |
| U2000 RR | SAT | 3PM | $25 | $80 | $40 | - | - | |
| U1850 RR | SUN | 1 PM | $25 | $60 | $30 | - | - | |
| U1700 RR | SUN | 10AM | $25 | $60 | $30 | - | - | |
| U1550 RR | SAT | 3PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U1400 RR | SAT | 10:30AM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U1250 RR | SAT | 6PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U1100 RR | SAT | 1:30PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U950 RR | SAT | 9AM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
| U800/Novice RR | SAT | 4:30 PM | $20 | A | A | - | - | |
Doubles Events | ||||||||
| U4200 Doubles SE | SUN | 9AM | $15 | $80 | $60 | - | - | |
| U3200 Doubles SE | SUN | 9AM | $15 | $40 | $30 | - | - | |