This is a joint West/East SSP event.

Arrival: 12.30 pm Start: 12.45 pm Finish: approx 3.00 pm

Each team will consist of 4 players including any number of boys or girls.

1. ADDING UP THE POINTS• A game consists of 11 points

 • If the score is 10-10, the game goes in to extra play until one of the players has gained a lead of 2 points, until one of the players has gained a lead of two points, at the earliest when the score is 12-10

• The point goes to the player who successfully ends a rally

 • The score of the server is always announced first

2. SCORING • A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:

 • He isn't able to return the ball.

• He returns the ball outside the opposite side of the table.

• He lets the ball bounce more than once in his own court before returning it.

• He touches the ball several times successively.

• He moves the table during play.

• He touches the net or a post.

• His free hand touches the table.

• He makes a bad service (see Service)

3. RULES OF THE GAME:• If the ball touches the table surface, it is good

 • If it touches the side of the table, it is bad

 • A player is not allowed to strike the ball in volley

• Two possible scenarios : - If the opponent's ball leaves the table and I strike the ball in volley behind the table, then the point is given to me. - If the opponent's ball leaves the table, but I strike the ball in volley above the table, then the point is given to my opponent.

4. SERVICE • The initial order of serving is decided by lot. Service changes every 2 points, except during periods of extra play where it changes each time. Service must adhere to the following rules :

• The ball rests freely on the open palm of the hand.

• The hand holding the ball must be above the level of the table.

 • The ball shall be projected upwards (at least 16 cm)

• The ball should be struck when it is falling and behind the table.

• The ball should first bounce in one's court, then in the opponent's court.

• The ball can pass over the sides of the table.

• Service can be diagonal and also in a straight line in singles

• Service can be replayed when :

• The ball touches the net or its supporting posts before touching the opponent's court (''let'' service)

• The ball touches the net then is struck in volley by the opponent without it touching his court.

• The receiver was not ready at the time of service.

5. DOUBLES • Service must be diagonal, from the right half court (marked by a white line) to the opponent's right half court

• After that, play can cover the whole table, but each partner must take his turn Service changeover:

• A1 serves to B1 (2 services),

• B1 then serves to A2 (2 services),

 • A2 then serves to B2 ,

• B2 serves to A1 and continuing in this way for every 2 services. Following service, each player of course plays in turn In addition to the aforementioned cases in singles, a doubles team scores a point when its doubles opponents make one of the following errors :

• At service, the player lets the ball bounce on the left half court, on either side of the court.

 • A player strikes the ball when it is not his turn.

• Obstruction is not an acceptable claim for players of the same doubles team.