By Michael Reff

The wait is finally over on who won the 2025 NCTTA Champs Bid! And the honor goes to…. Rockford, IL! All parties involved in this decision are overjoyed with the outcome.

Kara Davis, group sales manager for Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau had this to say about their successful bid:

“After a 12-year hiatus, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the UW Health Sports Factory welcome back the 2025 National Collegiate Table Tennis Association. Early April is a great time of year to positively impact our hotels, restaurants, shopping and attractions. We are very excited to work with Willy Leparulo, President of the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association, and his team to host a memorable tournament for the athletes.”

Of course, on the NCTTA side of things it is all smiles there.

“We are super excited about coming back to Rockford,” NCTTA President Willy Leparulo exclaimed. “Last time I think was 2013 when we were in the clocktower tennis facility. Having played at the UW Health facility twice I know how awesome it is! The board is excited!”

Finally, we would be remiss to not acknowledge major player Ed Hogshead, a master tournament director in all things table tennis. Rockford, IL is also home to his very popular America’s Team Championship held annually every Memorial Day weekend.

Mark your calendars as the 2025 NCTTA Champs will proudly be hosted in Rockford, IL on the April 4th-6th weekend!