As things are beginning to re-open, we are planning for an Spring 2021 reboot competition for teams interested in participating. This will be a shorter mini-season with several modifications due to COVID-19 protocols. The exact format will depend on the number of participating teams (we are currently considering round-robin, double elimination, or progressive elimination formats). The Spring 2021 reboot will run from mid-April through the end of May.
For Fall 2021, we hope to be able to resume with a full length season with playoffs following the regular league format.
Spring 2021 Reboot Competition Modifications
We will be following state and local guidelines for recreational sports which are depend in part on the county’s COVID-19 tier. LA County is currently in the Orange Tier which requires the following restrictions:
Competition may be held either indoors or outdoors.
Competition will be singles only (no doubles).
All athletes, coaches, or other observers at competitions or practices must wear face coverings at all times (even when competing).
When on the sidelines or not actively playing, 6 foot distance should be maintained between people at the event.
Anyone with COVID symptoms (fever, cough, etc.) or who is in isolation/quarantine while recovering from a COVID infection should not participate in practice or competition. Temperature or wellness checks before each activity are encouraged where possible.
All participants should wash or sanitize their hands (using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) before and after competition or practice.
In the event that LA County is moved into the Red Tier (or higher), the following modifications will be necessary:
Competition must be held outdoors.
All other guidelines mentioned above will stay the same.
League Rule Modifications for Outdoor Competition
A player is allowed to wait before serving, if he or she feels that the current conditions (wind, etc.) are going to interfere with the ball during the point.
During a rally, either player or can raise a hand in the middle of a point to call a let in the case of any sudden change in playing conditions (due to wind, weather, etc.) that may affect the point. Upon calling a let, the point will replayed.
Note that due to the short timeline for the mini-season and due to COVID restrictions, there will not be an end-of-season banquet or awards given out for the Spring 2021 Reboot competition.
Registration for Spring 2021 Reboot
Participation in the Spring 2021 Reboot is open to any schools that register for the full Fall 2021 Season (there is no separate registration fee for the Spring 2021 Reboot since it is not a full season).
For schools that registered for the canceled Spring 2020 Season, we have already applied your registration toward the Fall 2021 Season. To participate in the Spring 2021 Reboot Competition, just email us your updated team roster(s) for 2021.
Any new schools that have not registered, but want to participate, should register for the full Fall 2021 Season below to participate in both the Spring and Fall.
Deadline for Spring 2021 Participation: April 9
Registration for the Fall 2021 Season
Registration is now open for the Fall 2021 Season of the LA Ping Pong Schools League (season runs from September to November):
Registration is usually handled by the team coach or manager after getting approval from your school (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
Registration is usually handled by the team coach or manager after getting approval from your school (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
Registration is usually handled by the team coach or manager after getting approval from your school (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
Everyone’s invited to the 2016 LA Ping Pong AwardsBanquet, which will be held Saturday, December 3 at Ararat Table Tennis in Glendale, CA. Whether you are part of a winning team, part of any team, or just someone curious about playing next season, you are very welcomed to join us at this catered celebration (free DELICIOUS food).
Here’s all the info:
What: LA Ping Pong AwardsBanquet
Date: Saturday, December 3
Time: 1-4PM (and you are welcome to stay and play later… so bring your paddle)
Place: Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Center
3628 San Fernando Rd.
Glendale, CA 91204 (parking is behind the building in a gated parking lot)
Dress: Dress as you wish (make your fashion dreams come true)
RSVP: Via email to info@lapingpong.com (ASAP … and no later than November 30th)
Please RSVP with your name and the number of guests you will be bring (i.e. – Jebediah Springfield + 10… only half of my kids could make it this time)
Highlights from the last awards banquet in February
Registration is usually handled by the team captain after getting approval from your home club owner (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
Spread the word: Share this downloadable league flyer with your friends, co-workers, and any other ping pong enthusiasts you meet.
Team Roster Rules:
Team rosters must have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 players.
Youth division players must be 14 or younger, high school division players must be 18 or younger as of 1/1/2015.
All players must have a tournament, league, or estimated rating as of 3/1/2016 (this helps us assign teams to appropriate divisions based on skill level).
We had a lot of fun at the LA Ping Pong Awards Banquet for the Fall 2015 Season and it was great to see all the division winners get their trophies and medals. Special thanks to Song Jeho TTC in Koreatown for hosting the event.
Check out the photos from the event below and congratulations to all of the winners!
Division 1
Champion: Taenergy (USC Ping Pong Posse) – Jong Hak “Hawk” Choi, Ann Er Lim, Gloria Deng, Franz Zhao, Tae Kim
Runner-Up: Team Puzzles (Orange County TTC) – Jack McCarthy, Mario Razo, Jingxian Wu
Division 2
Champion: iPongsters (LATTA) – Jeffrey Yee, Derek Hong, Christopher Chen
Runner-Up: What the PHETT (SGVBC 2) – Peter Su, Erick Chong, Hung Nguyen, Jianfeng Sun, Tim Chen
We’ve got a lineup of 3 great table tennis tournaments happening in the LA area the first three weeks in October. Be sure to register online to participate or check out these fun events as a spectator:
Registration is usually handled by the team captain after getting approval from your home club owner (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
We had a lot of fun at the Awards Banquet for the Spring 2015 Season and it was great to see all the division winners get their trophies and medals. Special thanks to Song Jeho TTC in Koreatown for hosting the event.
Check out the photos and video from the event below and congratulations to all of the winners!
Division 1
Champion: LATTA !st Team (LATTA) – Zihao (Justin) Huang, Koffee Lu, Kiet Law
Runner-Up: 3 Black Men (SPiN Standard) – Adam Bobrow, Jack McCarthy, Kevin Korb, Alex Figueroa, Gaurav Mutha
Division 2
Champion: KillaHurtz (LADWP) – Miguel Munoz, Anthony Law, Tom Nguyen, Xia Yi, Arman Ak
Runner-Up: The Invincibles (Jung TTC) – Charles Kim, Ronald Morgan, Warren Lee, Alex Marquez
Division 3
Champion: Taenergy (LATTA) – Tae Kim, Gloria Deng, Franz Zhao, Jong Hak “Hawk” Choi
Runner-Up: Song Je Ho (Song Jeho TTC) – Johnny Quach, Mike Jeon, Yong Ji, Yuna So, Peter Wu
Corporate Division
Champion: ZestFinance (Gilbert TTC) – Rohan D’Souza, Vinay Chandra, Van Morgan, Dan Xu, Ganlai Wang
Runner-Up: Borat (Sherman Oaks TTC) – Eran Eliyahoo, Magen Igal, Tomer Eliyahoo, Roni Levi, Daniel Bardavid
Youth Division
Champion: South Bay Falcons (South Bay Table Tennis) – Garrett Lee, Emmett Foster, Brian Min
Registration is usually handled by the team captain after getting approval from your home club owner (for more guidance on putting together a team see how to participate).
