USATT Para

USA Table Tennis is always looking for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities to represent the U.S. at upcoming table tennis events. The following guide is intended to provide simple yet concise information to get you started in the USATT Para Program.


JOINING USATT & WHERE TO PLAY

You can find additional information about our sport and where to play by visiting the following links:


  • To join USATT visit: JustGo
  • If you are interested in finding a USATT club please visit: Find a Club
    • Para specific hours may be available in a club near you.

Table Tennis shall be played according to the Laws and Regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and can be found in the ITTF Rules Handbook.

Please check the of the USATT website for local, regional and major tournaments in the U.S. You will have to become a member of USATT in order to be eligible to play in USATT events.

To improve your table tennis level consistent training is recommended with a coach whether it be group or private instruction and also engaging in free play. To find a USATT coach please visit: USATT Coaches List.

For questions and more information please contact the USATT PTT Program Director:


USATT Para Program Director
Jasna Rather
Phone: 817-715-4062
Email: jasna@usatt.org


PARA CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of the para classification system is to provide fair and equitable play during competition. Each athlete is evaluated by a trained classifier with the goal of grouping players into categories or classes based on a player’s limitations or disability. Athletes are classified into 11 classes. Classes 1 to 5 are for athletes competing in wheelchairs and class 6 to 10 are for standing Para athletes. Class 11 is for athletes with intellectual disability according to the Virtus Sport definition. Please visit Athletes Without Limits for information and classification requirements for Class 11 athletes.

If you are planning to compete in international tournaments you would be classified in the first ITTF factor 20 (Fa20) tournament. Initial international classification may change after observation of matches during the ITTF event. For questions and more information on Classification please contact USATT Para Program Director Jasna Rather.


USATT TOURNAMENTS

After entering USATT tournaments you will be given a rating which can be found on the USATT website under the Ratings Section. The following chart can provide you with a suggested USATT rating level in each playing class before an athlete should possibly consider entering an international tournament.


MEN'S CLASS - USATT RATING

WOMEN'S CLASS - USATT RATING

Class 1 - 700

Class 1 - 500

Class 2 - 800

Class 2 - 600

Class 3 - 1200

Class 3 - 1000

Class 4 - 1300

Class 4 - 1100

Class 5 - 1400

Class 5 - 1200

Class 6 - 1500

Class 6 - 1300

Class 7 - 1600

Class 7 - 1400

Class8 - 1700

Class 8 - 1500

Class 9 - 1800

Class 9 - 1600

Class 10 - 1900

Class 10 - 1700

Class 11 - 1600

Class 11 - 1400


PARA ITTF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Jasna Rather will guide you through the entry process for International Para events and instruct you on payments and travel. You will need to have a valid US passport and email a copy to Jasna Rather.

You can also find the information on event schedule at the Para Tournament Calendar Page.