Killerspin-USATT Arbitration

Dear USATT Members,

The arbitration between USATT and Killerspin is over.  The arbitrator found that Killerspin owes USATT $61,000.  Feel free to review the arbitrator's ruling if you wish to read about more details.

Those of us involved in the arbitration learned many lessons.  Through this experience, we are confident that we will be able to anticipate and to prevent any differences and resolve them in a less costly and time-consuming fashion if they do arise again. We clearly realize that understanding and cooperation will better promote the interests of both organizations.  We have, therefore, decided to work together more cooperatively, leave the past in the past, and focus on the future.  In the coming months we will be formulating strategies to increase USATT's membership base, improve the US Open and enhance the performance of our athletes in international competition.  

We appreciate each other's commitment to contributing to the transformation of the American table tennis landscape.  We are now closing the door on all arguments, finger-pointing and any other negative behavior related to the arbitration. We ask that all members similarly put this matter to rest. We are excited about working together for the future of USA Table Tennis.

Sheri Pittman, USATT President 

Robert Blackwell Jr., Killerspin President & USATT Vice President