Be sure to Save the Date for our 3rd annual Basement Hackers Open (BHO) charity table tennis event this year.
Over the last 2 years, we’ve held our BHO event in January 2022 and in March 2023 but this year we will be holding our BHO event in the Fall of 2024, with the exact date being Saturday, November 23, 2024. And at new location too, The Pass, at 4100 Raleigh St., Charlotte, N.C. 28206.
Your support of our BHO event over the last 2 years has led to almost $20K raised for Dream on 3 and we can’t thank you enough and hope to have your support and participation again this year.
To register for this year’s BHO please follow the registration instructions below:
To Enter:
Apply and set-up a login at Stadiumtt.com - payments via card on stadiumtt.com.
Entry Deadline:
Friday, November 22, 2024. Register online at stadiumtt.com.
Cost:
$25 per player - proceeds to benefit Dream on 3
Terms:
Only prepaid entries accepted / No refunds after November 22, 2024 or for no shows
Start Time:
Facility opens at 9:00 am. Players must register at the desk not later than 9:45 am.
Equipment:
Tables, paddles, balls will be provided
Rules:
Serve must start with presentation of the ball at rest in the stationary palm of the hand.
Ball must be projected at least 6 inches vertically before striking the serve. All matches will be best of three 11 point games.
Umpires:
The tournament referee will rule on points of fact and rule interpretation. There will be scorekeepers, but not umpires, for the playoff matches
Clothing:
The main body of the shirt or blouse must be significantly different from the color of the ball (white).
Format:
The tournament is capped at a maximum of 64 players.
All matches are best 2 out of 3.
Preliminary Round:
Up to 16 Round Robin groups of up to 4 players each.
All players advance to Class A, B, C, D.
Exhibition Matches:
Some of the top local US Table Tennis Association pro players will play exhibition matches between the Preliminary and Main Rounds. The USATT players will be available for challenge matches at the conclusion of the tournament.
Main Round:
Up to 4 Round Robin groups of up to 4 players each for each Class. Top two players advance to playoffs.
Playoffs:
Each Class has single elimination crossover quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
Awards:
Grand Champion Belt with engraved name on it
1st Place and 2nd Place Trophies for Classes A, B, C, D
Semifinalist Medals for Classes A,B,C D
