NAMIBIA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION
CONTENTS
Introduction Our Vision Our Mission Our Values Table Tennis Our Key Strategic Objectives Our Key Competitions Branding Opportunities Our Contact Details
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to
(Since 1965)
The Namibia Table Tennis Association (NTTA) is the governing body for the sport of table tennis in the country. The NTTA is affiliated to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), the Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), the Namibian Sports Commission (NSC) as well as the Namibian National Olympic Committee (NNOC).
NTTA - TAKING TABLE TENNIS TO NAMIBIA
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
To promote and establish Table Tennis in all regions
OUR VALUES
Integrity Professionalism
To introduce and grow Table Tennis in all regions of the country
To ensure development and growth of Table Tennis
Transparency Commitment
To administer and organise the affairs of the NTTA in a professional and equitable manner
Respect Team work
OUR KEY OBJECTIVES
Sustainability To ensure that the sport lives on
Development Objectives To grow participation and develop junior players in order to maintain sustainability
Competitiveness To elevate playing levels to become competitive at AUSC Region 5 Table Tennis Confederation stage
Promotional Objectives To promote the sport at all possible platforms in order to entice public interest
Financial Objectives To have adequate funds to support our strategic and development plans
TABLE TENNIS
Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight 40mm diameter Plastic ball back and forth using a table tennis bat. Table tennis is the most popular racquet sport in the world and ranked second overall in terms of participation. Table tennis is an Olympic Sport since 1988 What is the one thing that Table Tennis has that other sports don’t? Answer: The thrill of the rally. Top reasons to play table tennis: (1) Promotes entertainment, athletic competition, physical fitness (2) Supports racial and religious diversity and interaction (3) Serves as an inter-generation magnet (i.e. all ages can play well together)
OUR KEY COMPETITIONS
Masters Cup February
The Masters Cup is played annually at Wernhill Mall on a Saturday. With this exhibition tournament we bring the sport to the spectators and create great exposure for table tennis as well as sponsors involved supporting this competition.
Table Tennis for All October
The Plankies tournament is a social tournament aimed at mass participation
Windhoek Open September
Namibian Open Championships July
Namibian Open Championships are open for players of all ages from any country to participate and win the title for the most prestigious table tennis championships on Namibian soil.
Namibian National Closed Championships July
Namibian National Championships are only open for players from Namibia, where they fight for the glory of being crowned the Namibian National Champion.
This tournament of the highest category for juniors and seniors is the longest running tournament hosted by NTTA.
Coastal Open Championships May
Cup tournament
Other Open Champs Season Opening Tournament - February Rehoboth Open Championships - March Eliminators Cup - April Confucius Cup - September
OUR YOUTH COMPETITIONS
NATIONAL LEAGUES
Singles League
“FNB” Interschools August
August - November
The National Singles League is played in an A and B category, with the B category focussed on social players. The league runs over a period of 10 weeks, providing long term exposure for players and sponsors.
Doubles League February - March
One of the most competitive and exciting leagues in table tennis, which runs over a period of 6 weeks
Team League
Team competition between various schools from different regions in Namibia. This event has been hosted since the early ‘90s, where players enjoy great teambuilding as well as individual experience.
Junior & Cadet Champs June
The Namibian Junior & Cadet Championships are open for u/15 and u/18 players from around the country. They compete in this prestigious event for the national champion title.
April - August
This is the most presitigious league in Namibian table tennis. Clubs enter teams consisting of 3 players who participate to determine the leading club in Namibia. This competition is run over 18 weeks.
Other Youth Competitions Rehoboth U18 Open
BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
Competition Venue Branding
Media Coverage
Various opportunities exist for branding at competition venues, which provide you with excellent exposure to participants, spectators as well as the general public viewing pictures on social media and in the media.
The NTTA is able to provide excellent exposure to partners using various mediums, including newspapers, radio, television, the Namibia table tennis website as well as the popular social media platforms of the NTTA.
Branding can include pull up banner and A-frames, logos on barriers around playing area branding on the sides of the table as well as on the net and the floor. Players numbers can also be branded.
We will also gladly discuss and explore various other activation ideas with you.
BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
SUPPORT
National Team Branding The national team can also be utilised for branding, placing logos on the team’s shirts, bags and other accessories. This branding will create a strong link between you and the countries top players. Players will be seen with these branded items at various events in the country and at international competitions outside Namibia.
You Can Support Us Numerous opportunities exist and can be tailored to your needs. These include: • Funding for a permanent Table Tennis Academy • Funding for a full time national coach • NTTA community projects - Concrete tables project - Table to the community project (providing tables to schools across the country) • Competition sponsorship • National ranking sponsorship
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
[email protected] 081 288 3392 namtta.leaguerepublic.com facebook.com/Namibia TT