Table Tennis Ireland is excited to announce the Irish National Closed Championships 2026, taking place at the National Basketball Arena, Dublin. This prestigious Class 1 Irish Ranking Tournament will showcase the best talent in the country across multiple categories.
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March 2026
National Basketball Arena, 8 Tymon Lane, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D25N449
(Irish Ranking Tournament – Class 1)
Closing Date of Entries: 8pm Wednesday 11th March 2026
All entries are to be made online via the link below:
https://tti.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=86E5D0DF4DD62E53A6578B94E2C76C9B539BA503
PROVISONAL EVENT START TIMES
Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd
U21 Men & Women
09:00
U19 Boys & U19 Girls
09:00
Restricted
09:00
U15 Boys & U15 Girls
09:00
U11 Boys & U11 Girls
10:00
Men’s & Women’s Singles
13:00
U17 Boys & U17 Girls
13:00
Para
16:00
U13 Boys & U13 Girls
13:00
Men’s & Women’s Doubles
17:00
Event
Eligibility
Mini-Cadet U11
Mini – Cadet U13
Born in 2015 or later
Born in 2013 or later
Cadet
Born in 2011 or later
U-17
Born on 2009 or later
Junior
Born in 2007 or later
U-21
Born in 2005 or later
Senior
Open to Mini Cadet players and older.
Restricted
Outside Top 20 Men/Top 10 Women or equivalent
Para
Standing, Wheelchair and Intellectual
* Please watch Table Tennis Ireland website for updates
Entry Fees (€) (add fees for each event entered to calculate total payment due)
MS
WS
U-21
Res
Para
U-11
U-13/15
U-17
U-19
Fee
33
33
33
27.50
27.50
(Senior)
Fee (Junior)
22
22
22
22
22
16.50
22
22
22
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for players in the National Closed Championships are as follows:
- Affiliated to TTI and in good standing and
- Hold an Irish passport OR British passport from N.I. and/or
- Born on the island of Ireland and/or
- Hold proof of residence for 6 years or longer
- The onus is on the player to prove their eligibility to enter any event, if requested to do so by the Tournament Referee, at or before the event.
Format of Events: (Subject to sufficient entry numbers)
Senior singles events:
Groups to knockout (top two in each group advance to knockout). Top seeds in Men’s singles (up to eight seeds) and Women’s singles (up to four seeds) may be seeded directly into Knockout stage.
Junior events (U-19, U-15, U-13, U-11):
First round groups, top two advancing to knockout, remainder to Plate event. Where possible, subject to entry numbers, normal format of groups into groups into KO may apply in some events. Playoffs will take place where possible.
Boys’ & Girls’ U-19:
Depending on entry numbers, up to top four seeds may receive a bye to KO/2nd Round stage (at discretion of tournament referee).
- Groups/times will be posted on the website two days before the tournament.
- All players and coaches are advised to check the Table Tennis Ireland website to confirm that all players are entered into the appropriate events.
Butterfly balls will be used at this event.
Tournament Regulations
- No late entries will be accepted (as per Table Tennis Ireland policy).
- No refunds will be paid out after entries are entered into the draw format.
- Date of Birth required for all age-restricted events.
- No refunds for players who enter events for which they are not eligible: please check your entry form carefully.
- All matches will be played according to the Rules and Regulations of Table Tennis Ireland and the I.T.T.F.
- Competitors must be affiliated to Table Tennis Ireland. An affiliation check will be carried out by Table Tennis Ireland prior to the event.
- Players will be scratched if not present and ready to play when called upon.
- All competitors will be required to Umpire.
- The draw will be seeded in all main events. Byes may be allocated in Senior Singles and in U-18 events as per Table Tennis Ireland regulations.
- Matches will be “Best-of-5” (except early round Plate matches: “Best-of-3”)
- Group standings as per I.T.T.F. Regulation 3.7.5 for group competition.
- The decision of the Referee will be final on points of law and in all cases of dispute. The decision of the Umpire will be final on points of fact.
- Due to the revised format, time between playing rounds will be condensed, and players should expect to play rounds in quick succession to each other.
- Under-13 designated Coach to be named at Check-in.
- In line with the TTI Data Protection Policy, which covers the use of photographic and video recording equipment at TTI events, permission for the use of such equipment must be sought from the Referee or Organising Committee. By entering this tournament, all participants accept that photographs or other recorded images (including live streaming) taken on behalf of TTI may be used in connection with the promotion of TTI events and activities, unless requested otherwise in advance of the competition, by Friday, the 21st of March 2025 by the participant, their parent / guardian or coach.
- Doping control tests may take place, more information on doping available on our website: https://tabletennisireland.ie/anti-doping/.
- Table Tennis Ireland including all its Branches, Leagues, Committees and others who are affiliated to Table Tennis Ireland reserves the right to cancel, postpone, discontinue or abandon any event or tournament at any time and for any reason whatsoever (hereinafter “an occurrence”). Where such an occurrence arises, the liability of Table Tennis Ireland shall be limited to a maximum of a refund of the entrance fees paid by the entrant. Table Tennis Ireland does not accept responsibility or liability for any associated and/or consequential losses (including, but not limited to travel or accommodation expenses), whether monetary or otherwise, incurred by the entrant. Table Tennis Ireland does not accept responsibility or liability in respect of any costs, expenses or other losses incurred by spectators, officials, coaches, members of the media or other attendees of any event or tournament.
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Acceptance of these Regulations is itself a condition of entry
Table Tennis Ireland is excited to announce the Irish National Closed Championships 2026, taking place at the National Basketball Arena, Dublin. This prestigious Class 1 Irish Ranking Tournament will showcase the best talent in the country across multiple categories.
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March 2026
National Basketball Arena, 8 Tymon Lane, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D25N449
(Irish Ranking Tournament – Class 1)
Closing Date of Entries: 8pm Wednesday 11th March 2026
All entries are to be made online via the link below:
https://tti.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=86E5D0DF4DD62E53A6578B94E2C76C9B539BA503
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PROVISONAL EVENT START TIMES |
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Saturday 21st |
Sunday 22nd |
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U21 Men & Women |
09:00 |
U19 Boys & U19 Girls |
09:00 |
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Restricted |
09:00 |
U15 Boys & U15 Girls |
09:00 |
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U11 Boys & U11 Girls |
10:00 |
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Men’s & Women’s Singles |
13:00 |
U17 Boys & U17 Girls |
13:00 |
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Para |
16:00 |
U13 Boys & U13 Girls |
13:00 |
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Men’s & Women’s Doubles |
17:00 |
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Event |
Eligibility |
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Mini-Cadet U11 Mini – Cadet U13 |
Born in 2015 or later Born in 2013 or later |
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Cadet |
Born in 2011 or later |
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U-17 |
Born on 2009 or later |
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Junior |
Born in 2007 or later |
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U-21 |
Born in 2005 or later |
|
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Senior |
Open to Mini Cadet players and older. |
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Restricted |
Outside Top 20 Men/Top 10 Women or equivalent |
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Para |
Standing, Wheelchair and Intellectual |
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|
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|
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* Please watch Table Tennis Ireland website for updates
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Entry Fees (€) (add fees for each event entered to calculate total payment due) |
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MS |
WS |
U-21 |
Res |
Para |
U-11 |
U-13/15 |
U-17 |
U-19 |
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Fee |
33 |
33 |
33 |
27.50 |
27.50 |
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(Senior) |
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Fee (Junior) |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
16.50 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for players in the National Closed Championships are as follows:
- Affiliated to TTI and in good standing and
- Hold an Irish passport OR British passport from N.I. and/or
- Born on the island of Ireland and/or
- Hold proof of residence for 6 years or longer
- The onus is on the player to prove their eligibility to enter any event, if requested to do so by the Tournament Referee, at or before the event.
Format of Events: (Subject to sufficient entry numbers)
Senior singles events:
Groups to knockout (top two in each group advance to knockout). Top seeds in Men’s singles (up to eight seeds) and Women’s singles (up to four seeds) may be seeded directly into Knockout stage.
Junior events (U-19, U-15, U-13, U-11):
First round groups, top two advancing to knockout, remainder to Plate event. Where possible, subject to entry numbers, normal format of groups into groups into KO may apply in some events. Playoffs will take place where possible.
Boys’ & Girls’ U-19:
Depending on entry numbers, up to top four seeds may receive a bye to KO/2nd Round stage (at discretion of tournament referee).
- Groups/times will be posted on the website two days before the tournament.
- All players and coaches are advised to check the Table Tennis Ireland website to confirm that all players are entered into the appropriate events.
Butterfly balls will be used at this event.
Tournament Regulations
- No late entries will be accepted (as per Table Tennis Ireland policy).
- No refunds will be paid out after entries are entered into the draw format.
- Date of Birth required for all age-restricted events.
- No refunds for players who enter events for which they are not eligible: please check your entry form carefully.
- All matches will be played according to the Rules and Regulations of Table Tennis Ireland and the I.T.T.F.
- Competitors must be affiliated to Table Tennis Ireland. An affiliation check will be carried out by Table Tennis Ireland prior to the event.
- Players will be scratched if not present and ready to play when called upon.
- All competitors will be required to Umpire.
- The draw will be seeded in all main events. Byes may be allocated in Senior Singles and in U-18 events as per Table Tennis Ireland regulations.
- Matches will be “Best-of-5” (except early round Plate matches: “Best-of-3”)
- Group standings as per I.T.T.F. Regulation 3.7.5 for group competition.
- The decision of the Referee will be final on points of law and in all cases of dispute. The decision of the Umpire will be final on points of fact.
- Due to the revised format, time between playing rounds will be condensed, and players should expect to play rounds in quick succession to each other.
- Under-13 designated Coach to be named at Check-in.
- In line with the TTI Data Protection Policy, which covers the use of photographic and video recording equipment at TTI events, permission for the use of such equipment must be sought from the Referee or Organising Committee. By entering this tournament, all participants accept that photographs or other recorded images (including live streaming) taken on behalf of TTI may be used in connection with the promotion of TTI events and activities, unless requested otherwise in advance of the competition, by Friday, the 21st of March 2025 by the participant, their parent / guardian or coach.
- Doping control tests may take place, more information on doping available on our website: https://tabletennisireland.ie/anti-doping/.
- Table Tennis Ireland including all its Branches, Leagues, Committees and others who are affiliated to Table Tennis Ireland reserves the right to cancel, postpone, discontinue or abandon any event or tournament at any time and for any reason whatsoever (hereinafter “an occurrence”). Where such an occurrence arises, the liability of Table Tennis Ireland shall be limited to a maximum of a refund of the entrance fees paid by the entrant. Table Tennis Ireland does not accept responsibility or liability for any associated and/or consequential losses (including, but not limited to travel or accommodation expenses), whether monetary or otherwise, incurred by the entrant. Table Tennis Ireland does not accept responsibility or liability in respect of any costs, expenses or other losses incurred by spectators, officials, coaches, members of the media or other attendees of any event or tournament.
-
Acceptance of these Regulations is itself a condition of entry