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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Last night we completed our second round of tryouts for this year’s classic league. We had some intense matches. One group had a 3-way tie that came down to points to determine the top 2 spots. With that said, we have our 8 spots filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Congratulations to the following who have made the cut.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Adam Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Ishaq Kothari<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Jacob Shmois<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Kevin Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Pruthvik Ar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Randy Bittner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Ta-Min Chang<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Vadim Feygin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If you see any of these individuals please congratulate them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Rating Central Results<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.ratingscentral.com/EventSummary.php?EventID=34148&SortBy=FinalMean">https://www.ratingscentral.com/EventSummary.php?EventID=34148&SortBy=FinalMean</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'>What’s Next?</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>-</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Next Tuesday (9/24) all the one men will gather and we will select teams using a draft.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>-</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Feel free to come and PRACTICE as all tables will be available for open play.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>-</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>League play begins on 10/1. I will work on generating all teams, schedule, and updating the website as soon as we have our teams drafted. It will all be posted on the GVTTC website and I will communicate that when it is ready.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>-</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2019/2020 league rules are here: If you are a new classic league member, <b>PLEASE</b> take a moment to read the rules here; especially on how to find your own <b><u>SUB</u></b> should you need to miss a week. You are responsible for finding your own subs. Everyone else, please take a moment to see below on the new rule on lets, start time and how doubles should be treated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>League Rules<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pgl6d4cbCLOTAwYklJdTVtS1E/view">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pgl6d4cbCLOTAwYklJdTVtS1E/view</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>1 – New Let Rule<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>16) Let Rule – A ball rolling behind you during a point is not a let. It may be a<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>reason to wait before beginning a point. If the ball behind you is truly distracting,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>your opponent can offer you a let but it is their decision to honor the let or not. If<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>a ball rolls between you and the table during a point, that is considered a let and<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>the point should be played over. A ball or adjacent player that interferes with<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>your ability to play the shot is a let. A let may not be called after the point has<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>been played. Seeing a ball off to the side of a table is not a let. If a ball hits you<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>during a point, that is a let.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2 – Start Time and Doubles<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2) ALL matches must complete by 10 PM. Team league matches may begin at<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>6:15 PM. Ladder matches may begin at 6:00 PM. All league matches must begin<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>by 6:15 – mandatory. All players must be in the building by 7:15 PM for team<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>matches. All players who are NOT in the building by 7:15 PM may default their<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>peer match at their opponent’s discretion. After that, all matches will be defaulted<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>by 7:45 PM, at the opponent’s discretion. If there are TWO remaining matches at<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9:15 PM, they must be played as 3 out of 5. If there is ONE remaining match at<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9:30, it must be played as 3 out of 5. Any unfinished matches at end of evening<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>will be decided by the majority of games won (even if it’s 1-0!) when play stops. If<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>players are, for example, at 2-2 in games, the win goes to the player who first<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>reached a majority of odd number of games (in this example, 2-1). Doubles<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>should be considered to be the last match of the evening.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Please let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Marc Maronian<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>GVTTC Classic League Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>