Participant Information

Qualification for Championships singles and team events is through NCTTA League play leading to one of six NCTTA Regional Championships. Individuals and teams that have been extended an official invitation to participate in the Championships can register for the event and make travel/lodging arrangements using the information below.

Hotel

The Championships tournament hotel is the Clarion Hotel-Campus Area near the campus of University Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The Clarion Hotel Campus area is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, near Interstate 94. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the on-site Green Mill Restaurant; other amenities include: free wireless internet, indoor heated pool and hot tub and fitness center. Clarion is offering discounted rates for the tournament participants.

Visit the hotel page for more information and to book your reservations (and take advantage of tournament rates).

Travel

Athletes participating in team events are suggested to book tickets departing after 5:00pm from EAU or 8:00pm from MSP on Sunday April 9 or anytime Monday April 10th.

Air travel

• Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) in Eau Claire is located only 15 minutes north of the Championship venue and hotels. Complimentary airport shuttle is available from EAU to the Clarion Hotel-Campus Area, and daily flights are available with connections through Chicago O'Hare.
• Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is located 90 minutes West of Eau Claire, and offers daily flights from around the world.
• Discount offer code for air travel on United Airlines is available for this event: ZY4V530099. Please book through United Airlines and enter the code into Promotions and certificates box. Coupon code usage step by step instruction can be found here.

Car travel - Eau Claire is located at the confluence of Interstate 94, State Highway 29, and US Highway 12. It is easily accessible by car from locations in every direction.

Shuttle service - Free taxi from EAU airport (only) to the Clarion for hotel guests only

• Traveling from MSP airport to Eau Claire (tournament hotel) - Click on this link to reserve your shuttle , the shuttle will take you from MSP airport to the Chippewa Valley Airport Service station where you will be picked up by the Right Way Shuttle service and brought to the tournament hotel.

• Transportation Questions? Check out the Transportation FAQ for more information about transportation.

• Banquet Transportation Shuttle between the tournament hotel and banquet will be provided. More information here.

Singles Registration

Singles qualification is through the singles competition at the NCTTA Regional Championships. Qualification follows Sections 7.3 (National Championships Regulations) of the 2016-2017 Rules and Regulations. Invited qualifiers can register for the Championships by completing the following steps:

1. Complete the online Singles Registration Form by the appropriate deadline.
2. Be sure you have a team/school uniform. Uniforms are required even for singles competition.

Deadlines and Fees:

Doubles Registration

Doubles registration is open to players that have already qualified for the Championships in either the singles or team event. Both players on a doubles team must represent the same school. The top 32 men's doubles teams and top 16 women's doubles teams entered by the registration deadline will be selected to compete in the Men's and Women's Doubles events. (Any doubles teams not selected will have their entry fee refunded at that time). See Section 7.4 of the NCTTA Rules and Regulations for more details on the doubles qualification process. To register for the Men's or Women's doubles event, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete the online Doubles Registration Form by the appropriate deadline.
2. Be sure you have a team/school uniform. Both members of the doubles team must wear matching shirts during the doubles competition.

Deadlines and Fees:

Team Registration

Championships qualification and competition follow Sections 7.2 and 7.6 (National Championships Regulations) of the 2016-2017 Rules and Regulations. Please read this document to understand the basic rules governing the event. Invited men's/coed and women's teams may register for the Championships by completing the following steps:

1. Complete the online Team Registration Form by the appropriate deadline (see below).
2. Email a photo of your team and an image of your school's logo (both print quality, 300 DPI or higher) to
3. Be sure each team member has a team/school uniform. All uniforms should be identical.
4. (Optional) Bring two team signs for the team scoreboards. Team signs should be tabloid size (11 x 17 inches), laminated, and the main color must not be white. NCTTA will have plain signs for each team, but you are invited to bring your own, stylized with your school logos. Your school name should be easily identifiable when looking at the sign.

There is no separate Championships Eligibility Form required for teams, the Spring League Eligibility Form already submitted for your team is sufficient.

Deadlines and Fees:

Fundraising and Financial Assistance: Please read NCTTA Funding Request Information for suggestions on requesting funds from your school and other sources of funding. If you would like to request financial assistance from NCTTA please complete the Financial Assistance Application but be advised that such assistance is very limited.

Additional Coaches, Managers, or Chaperones

The team registration fee is for up to 8 players and 1 coach/manager. In the event an additional coach, manager, or chaperone will be attending the Championships with a team or singles participant, the cost is $150 per person. Each coach registration includes the following:

• Credential for access to the competition venue throughout the Championships
• Lunch at the venue on days when the athlete(s) being coached are playing
• Ticket to the Championships banquet

To add an additional person please use the Additional Coach Registration Form. Deadline is March 20, 2017.

Championships Questions

If you have any questions or concerns about registering for or participating in the Championships, please contact championships@nctta.org