Table Tennis Ireland is excited to announce the Irish National Closed Championships 2025, taking place at South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon. This prestigious Class 1 Irish Ranking Tournament will showcase the best talent in the country across multiple categories.
📅 Event Dates: Saturday, 22nd & Sunday, 23rd March 2025
📍 Venue: South Lakes Leisure Centre, 1 Lake Road, Craigavon, Armagh, BT64 1AS
📝 Entry Deadline: Monday, 10th March 2025
👨⚖️ Referees: Adrian Brown & Assistant Referee Niall O’Flaherty
How to Enter
📩 All entries must be made online via the following link:
➡ https://tti.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=D4FAA15DE232B8C1E489B8B42DEC328EF193D3F1
Provisional Event Start Times
| Saturday 22nd March | Sunday 23rd March |
|---|---|
| U21 Men & Women – 09:00 | U19 Boys & Girls – 09:00 |
| Restricted – 09:00 | U15 Boys & Girls – 09:00 |
| U11 Boys & Girls – 10:00 | |
| Men’s & Women’s Singles – 13:00 | U17 Boys & Girls – 13:00 |
| Para – 16:00 | U13 Boys & Girls – 13:00 |
| Men’s & Women’s Doubles – 17:00 |
(Event times are subject to change depending on entry numbers.)
Age Categories & Eligibility
| Category | Born in or After |
|---|---|
| Mini-Cadet U11 | 2014 |
| Mini-Cadet U13 | 2012 |
| Cadet (U15) | 2010 |
| U17 | 2008 |
| Junior (U19) | 2006 |
| U21 | 2004 |
| Senior | Open to all Mini Cadet players and older |
| Restricted | Players ranked outside Top 20 Men/Top 10 Women |
| Para | Standing, Wheelchair, and Intellectual |
Entry Fees (€)
- U11: €15
- U13, U15, U17, U19, : €20
- Restricted: €25
- Seniors & U21: €30
(Add fees for each event entered to calculate total payment due.)
Eligibility Criteria
To compete in the National Closed Championships, players must:
✔ Be affiliated to Table Tennis Ireland and in good standing.
✔ Hold an Irish passport OR a British passport from Northern Ireland and/or
✔ Be born on the island of Ireland and/or
✔ Hold proof of residence for 6 years or longer.
Players must provide proof of eligibility if requested by the Tournament Referee.
Tournament Format & Regulations
Senior Singles Events
- Group stage to knockout rounds (top two in each group advance).
- Up to 8 Men’s and 4 Women’s top seeds may be directly placed into knockout rounds.
Junior Events (U19, U15, U13)
- Groups to knockout rounds.
- Remaining players enter a Plate Event.
- Playoffs may be arranged based on entry numbers.
General Regulations
⚠ No late entries will be accepted.
⚠ No refunds will be issued after entries are processed.
⚠ Players who enter an ineligible event will not receive a refund.
⚠ All competitors must be ready when called to play.
⚠ Players are required to umpire matches.
⚠ Matches are best of 5, except early Plate rounds (best of 3).
⚠ Butterfly balls will be used.
⚠ All competitors must adhere to Table Tennis Ireland & ITTF rules.
⚠ Doping control tests may take place – more info: TTI Anti-Doping Policy.
📢 Draws & Match Schedules will be posted on the Table Tennis Ireland website two days before the tournament. Players and coaches should verify event entries.
📸 Media & Photography Notice
By entering this event, participants agree that photos and videos (including live streaming) taken on behalf of Table Tennis Ireland may be used for promotional purposes unless an objection is submitted in advance of the competition by Friday, the 21st of March 2025.
Cancellation & Liability
Table Tennis Ireland reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the event at any time. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded, but Table Tennis Ireland is not responsible for any other costs, including travel or accommodation expenses.
📢 Stay Updated – Check the Table Tennis Ireland website for any updates or changes to the event.
💪 Don’t miss the chance to compete for national titles! Register now and be part of the Irish National Closed Championships 2025! 🏆
