4. Playing without an umpire
4.1 Non-umpired matches. The umpire, when one is assigned, is responsible for ensuring that the match is conducted fairly. The players are equally responsible for fair play in a match without an umpire. Specifically:
4.2 No “second chances” are allowed. A player will have only one chance to score a point. The most common situation is where another ball comes into the playing area during a rally. If a player then strikes the ball (perhaps a high set up) and misses the shot, the result of that shot must stand; the player cannot then call a let because he was disturbed. S/he took his/her chance and doesn’t get another one.
4.3 The player closer to the play, such as an edge ball, will make the call. This call may not be disputed.
4.4 Players in a non-umpired match should attempt to resolve problems by applying the above rules and good sportsmanship.
4.5 Any player in a match has the right to request that the Referee appoint an umpire for that match
4.6 For an unresolved dispute, the player should call for an umpire immediately. Do not continue playing, and complain about it latter. That will not change the results of the game or the match.

Letter from Linda Leaf President of Shorewood Table Tennis Club and USTTA Club Representative.

"Attached is the registration flyer for the 2008 Badger Open on September 20th and 21st. We hope to have many Minnesota players attend. Please spread the word among your club members. The registration flyer may also be downloaded from the Shorewood club website: Shorewood Table Tennis Club A unique feature of our tournament is that there is camping available across the street from the playing site, a cost savings. The contact telephone number for the camping is on the registration flyer. I hope to see you and many Minnesota players at the tournament. Please convey to the Minnesota players that: "A Badger can beat up on a Gopher any day." :)"

Practice with a book !

New Board Officer election:
Treasurer: Mark Helm, with Don Heuton on the Finance Committee
Secretary: Pete Wottreng
Vice: Norm Hopkins
President: Kiswanto Thayib

New lower Season Fee was enacted.

Saturday July 12, 2008
RTTC was represented by Quang Bui, Hoang Tran, Tu Nguyen, Justin (Tri)Wynn, Dave Nett and Norm Hopkins.

Here are the results.
Intermediate Level:
1st place: Vu Nguyen
2nd place: Tri Justin Nguyen
3rd place: Mai Truong

Advanced Level:
We had a 3 way tie for the matches. We went to the # of games win, so here are the standing:
1st place: Anh Ngo
2nd place: Trac Cao (tie for 2nd place)
2nd place: Dan Kennedy (tie for 2nd place)

June 22nd, 2008 Chicago Tribune

Joel Lidstrom Training Secret Part 1

RTTC Spring 2008 Tournament was held Wed. June 26th.

For Results and Pictures see the Tournament Page

It is always a fun time when the SATTC comes to Rochester ! The play is spirited, but even more satisfying than the lively competition are the many friendships that have sprung from these matches. In particular, we are indebted to Vinh Vuong for his excellent coaching of several RTTC players. Vinh is a delightful and generous person, and was willing to give up his match time to help us improve our games.

RTTC matched up very well this last day of May! Team #2, composed of Don, Norm, Dave J., Prasad, Dave N., Randy and Pete, outscored their St. Paul counterparts 19-16. Pete, Norm and Prasad led the way, each notching four wins with only one loss. SATTC players Justin Wynn (on loan from RTTC) and Mai Truong both came away with 5-2 records, tops among SATTC's Team #2.

Competition was fierce between RTTC #1 and SATTC #1, with RTTC coming up a game short of victory. Top honors for the day went to our Lai who finished the day undefeated. Joel and SATTC's Duc Luu also fared well, each winning all but one match.

Here are our results against our good friends:

Team #1: Lai 4-0, Joel 3-1, Sam 2-2, Quang 1-3, Tu 1-3, Huang 0-3.

Team #2: Pete 4-1, Norm 4-1, Prasad 4-1, Don 2-3, Dave N. 2-3, Randy 2-3, Dave J. 1-4.

J.L.

RTTC vs SATTC pictures here.

More information available as well as pictures and stories from 2008 event at NCTTA Web Site.

The tournament is for Singles only. All players are encouraged to particiapte There is no extra fee to enter the tournament (other than the usual season pass or drop-in fee). Each player must have a rating to participate.

Please click on the following link for more info on the tournament: Winter 2008 tournament info.

Thanks much to SATTC for their visit and fun matches. SATTC presented a trophy to RTTC for this special event.

• Mark Stanchfield made it to the semi-finals on two events, lost both to the eventual champion.
• Tee Ganbat went to the final on one event.

Glen Saponari, the tournament coordinator, invited us to introduce our club and give tips to their players. Pete Wottreng did an excellent talk about RTTC and table tennis in general while Lai Nguyen and Kiswanto Thayib gave a brief demo.