EMB 1st Table Tennis Tournament

🎯 1. Event Objective

Assuming there are 12 participants, the goal is to complete the full tournament within 1–1.5 hours and determine the following winners:

Champion1st Runner-up2nd Runner-up

The tournament format:

• Fast-paced matches

• Clear and easy-to-manage scheduling

• Fair determination of the top 3 positions

• No mixed doubles will be arranged. Participation is open to everyone regardless of gender.

Awards & Benefits

🏆 Awards for Top 3Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the Champion, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up.

🎁 SouvenirsThe company will also provide a souvenir for all participants.

🍺 Lunch ArrangementLunch will be provided by the company for all participants during the event.

🏓 2. Tournament Format

4 Group Round Robin
3 players per group, single round robin within each group

Top 4 Knockout
Each group winner advances to the semi-finals

Clear Top 3 Ranking
Semi-finals, 3rd place match, and final determine the top 3

🧩 3. Tournament Structure

1. Group Stage

The 12 players will be divided into 4 groups, with 3 players in each group:

• Group A: 3 players

• Group B: 3 players

• Group C: 3 players

• Group D: 3 players

Each group will follow a single round robin format, meaning every player competes once against the other two players in the same group.

Each group will have 3 matches:

• Player 1 vs Player 2

• Player 1 vs Player 3

• Player 2 vs Player 3

Total for all 4 groups: 4 × 3 = 12 matches

2. Advancement Rules

The 1st place player from each group advances to the knockout stage, making 4 players in the semi-finals:

• Group A Winner

• Group B Winner

• Group C Winner

• Group D Winner

3. Knockout Stage

• Semi-finals: Group A Winner vs Group B Winner; Group C Winner vs Group D Winner

• 3rd Place Match: The two semi-final losers compete for 2nd Runner-up

• Final: The two semi-final winners compete for Champion and 1st Runner-up

The knockout stage consists of:

• 2 semi-final matches

• 3rd place match: best of 3 games

• Final: best of 3 games

📊 4. Match Count Summary

Note: The group stage and semi-finals are both single-game matches.

⏱️ 5. Match Rules

• Group Stage: 1 game to 11 points, first to 11 wins, no extended deuce to avoid delays

• Tie-breaking in Group Stage: If points are tied, ranking will be determined by number of wins; special cases will be handled as needed

• Semi-finals: 1 game to 11 points

• Final / 3rd Place Match: Best of 3 games, 11-point system

1.Group Stage

12 single-game matches allow the early stage to move quickly and efficiently.

2.Semi-finals

2 single-game matches quickly determine the finalists and 3rd place contenders.

3.3rd Place Match

Best of 3 games adds competitiveness and spectator appeal.

4.Final

Best of 3 games gives the final a stronger sense of formality and significance.

🗂️ 6. Tournament Flow

1.Registration & Grouping

Confirm the list of 12 participants and complete the group draw.

2.Group Matches

Each group plays 3 matches, for a total of 12 matches.

3.Determine Group Winners

If players are tied, ranking may be determined by head-to-head result, point differential, total points scored, and finally drawing lots.

4.Knockout Stage

Proceed with the semi-finals, 3rd place match, and final.

5.Announce Final Rankings

Champion, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up.

📝 7. Additional

To make the event run more formally and smoothly, it is recommended to prepare:

• Printed match schedule / bracket

• Score sheets

• 1 referee / score recorder

Tournament Flow Diagram