Event Details

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2026 GOLD COAST OPEN TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Venue: Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre - Lot 1 Herbertson Drive, Molendinar, QLD

Entries: Entries accepted online (preferred) or by email.

Entries close - Wednesday 5th AUGUST : 11:59pm AEST

Entry Fees: Online payment or pay upon arrival if email entry (EFT preferred)

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Lukas Kozak - Enquiries phone: 0433 479 188

TOURNAMENT CONTROLLER: Jakob Fensom

REFEREE: Zark Roksandic

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Note: To enter the event, you must be a registered member with an Club/Association affiliated with TTA (National Member ID) or relevant Association to be eligible to play!

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SCHEDULED TIME SLOTS
Start times only, competitors should be present 30 mins prior to the allocated event time slot.

SATURDAY 9th AUGUST

9:00am - 12:00pm
10. Under 17 Boy’s Singles  
11. Under 17 Girl’s Singles 
12. Under 15 Boy’s Singles 
13. Under 15 Girl’s Singles  
16. Under 11 Boy’s Singles 
17. Under 11 Girl’s Singles

12:00pm - 4:00pm
8. Under 19 Boy’s Singles 
9. Under 19 Girl’s Singles     
14. Under 13 Boy’s Singles  
15. Under 13 Girl’s Singles      
3. Men’s Open Doubles 
4. Women’s Open Doubles 
6. Under 1700 Singles 

4:00pm - 8:00pm
1. Men’s Open Singles 
2. Women’s Open Singles 
5. Para Open Singles
7. Under 1400 Singles

SUNDAY 10th AUGUST

9:00am - 12:00pm
26. Over 50 Men’s Singles 
27. Over 50 Women’s Singles 
30. Over 70 Men’s Singles 
31. Over 70 Women’s Singles 
20. Under 800 Singles 

12:00pm - 3:00pm
24. Over 40 Men’s Singles 
25. Over 40 Women’s Singles
21. Open Rating Doubles 
33. Veteran Women’s Doubles 
34. Veteran Men’s Doubles 
19. Under 1000 Singles 

3:00pm - 6:00pm
22. Over 30 Men’s Singles 
23. Over 30 Women’s Singles 
28. Over 60 Men’s Singles 
29. Over 60 Women’s Singles
32. Over 80 Singles 
18. Under 1200 Singles
 

 (Depending on the number of entries in each category: Events format - round robin group stage, followed by knock-out)

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Please Note: Players are restricted to enter ONE (1) event category per time slot.

Events may be combined or cancelled if there are insufficient entries. Thank you

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EVENTS & ENTRY FEES

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SATURDAY 8th AUGUST

1. Men’s Open Singles   $25

2. Women’s Open Singles   $20

3. Men’s Open Doubles   $12 each

4. Women’s Open Doubles   $12 each

5. Para Open Singles   $10

6. Under 1700 Singles   $15

7. Under 1400 Doubles   $15 each

8. Under 19 Boy’s Singles   $10

9. Under 19 Girl’s Singles   $10

10. Under 17 Boy’s Singles   $10

11. Under 17 Girl’s Singles   $10

12. Under 15 Boy’s Singles   $10

13. Under 15 Girl’s Singles   $10

14. Under 13 Boy’s Singles   $10

15. Under 13 Girl’s Singles   $10

16. Under 11 Boy’s Singles   $10

17. Under 11 Girl’s Singles   $10

 

SUNDAY 9th AUGUST

18. Under 1200 Singles   $15

19. Under 1000 Doubles   $15 each

20. Under 800 Singles   $12

21. Open Rating Doubles   $10 each

22. Over 30 Men’s Singles   $15

23. Over 30 Women’s Singles   $15

24. Over 40 Men’s Singles   $15

25. Over 40 Women’s Singles   $15

26. Over 50 Men’s Singles   $15

27. Over 50 Women’s Singles   $15

28. Over 60 Men’s Singles   $12

29. Over 60 Women’s Singles   $10

30. Over 70 Men's Singles   $10

31. Over 70 Women's Singles   $10

32. Over 80 Singles   $10

33. Veteran Women's Doubles $10 each

34. Veteran Men's Doubles $10 each

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Please Note: Players are restricted to enter ONE (1) event category per time slot.

Events may be combined or cancelled if there are insufficient entries. Thank you

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CHAMPIONSHIP CONDITIONS

Lodgement of an entry will be considered acceptance of the following 2026 Gold Coast Open conditions:

1. The Championships will be held under the TTQ regulations and the current ITTF laws of Table Tennis.

2. Events 1 and 2, Group matches shall be the best of 5 games in a Round Robin format. Then the Knock-out format from the    Semi-Final stage is the best of 7 games. All other events are the best of 5 games, including finals.

3. Each match shall be controlled by an Umpire whose decision shall be final on point of view. The decision of the Referee shall be final on point of law.

4. Seedings and acceptance of entries are at the discretion of the tournament committee.

5. DHS 3 star white balls, DHS tables & nets will be used. Flooring is Taraflex.

6. All entrants must be currently registered players of an Association affiliated with TTA or relevant association.

7. Losing players will umpire subsequent matches before leaving the centre. Players can be called on to umpire at any time when they are not competing.

8. Players not available to play when called upon to do so may be defaulted.

9. Insufficient entries may warrant the cancellation or combining of events without prior notification.

10. Junior Age event limits (events 8 to 17) - Under age as at 01/01/2026                                                                                                   Veteran Age event limits (events 22 to 34) - Over age during 2026

11. Prizemoney: Events 1 & 2, prizemoney is as set:                                                                                                                                          MEN'S OPEN SINGLES WINNER $300, R/UP $200, SF $100 |  WOMEN’S OPEN SINGLES WINNER $200, R/UP $100                                          Singles Events: Winner & Runner-up to receive Trophies.                                                                                                                       Junior Events, Para Singles & Doubles Events: Winner & Runner-up to receive Medals.

12. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter prizes if insufficient entries are received for an event.

13. Entry fees must be paid on arrival and prior to playing of any event. Fees will only be refunded under exceptional circumstances.

14. Players are restricted to enter one (1) event category per time slot.

15. Doubles entrants must ensure that their partner has submitted a separate entry form. If partner required, write ‘Partner Required' in space provided. Players must accept doubles partner provided in these circumstances. Doubles event entry seedings are based on the player's 'average rating' of the pair.

16. Dress regulations will be enforced. No white apparel.

17. Only I.T.T.F. approved glues may be used. No glueing of rackets permitted inside the playing hall. There are areas provided for glueing.

18. Bad language, offensive and unsportsmanlike behaviour or willful damage will not be tolerated. Offenders are liable to disqualification.

19. Players participate in the tournament at their own risk and no claim for injury whatsoever will be recognised.

20. The Gold Coast Table Tennis Association Inc. reserves the right to refuse entry to any competitor. All entries are subject to the approval of the Tournament Committee.