2027 US Junior National Ranking Tournament I

HITTA is proud to host the 2027 US Junior National Ranking Tournament I, a 5-star USATT-sanctioned event organized by USA Table Tennis. All matches count toward USATT Rating, USATT Ranking, and US National Team Ranking.

Dates: January 15–19, 2027
Venue: Houston International Table Tennis Academy (HITTA), 923 S. Mason Rd, Suite A, Katy, TX 77450
Registration deadline: January 5, 2027
Entry fee: $195 per athlete per event

Register on Omnipong: omnipong.com tournament list (look for "2027 US National Junior Ranking Tournament I" in Katy, TX)
Full prospectus (PDF): Download the tournament prospectus

Events & Schedule

• January 15–16: U11 Boys Singles, U11 Girls Singles, U15 Boys Singles, U15 Girls Singles
• January 17–18: U13 Boys Singles, U13 Girls Singles, U19 Boys Singles, U19 Girls Singles
• January 19: U17 Boys and Girls

All matches are best-of-five games. A detailed competition schedule will be released after the entry deadline.

Age Eligibility

• U11: born on or after January 1, 2016
• U13: born on or after January 1, 2014
• U15: born on or after January 1, 2012
• U17: born on or after January 1, 2010
• U19: born on or after January 1, 2008

Competition Format

• Qualification – round-robin groups: No qualification stage if there are 16 or fewer players. A knockout draw may follow the round-robin stage to determine the 16 players who advance. A modified snake draw is used.
• Stage 2 – round robin / placement: 16 players are divided into two round-robin groups of 8; the top 4 in each group advance.
• Final stage: The top 4 from each Stage 2 group play a round robin against the top 4 from the other group, with carry-over results. Players finishing 5th–8th play cross-over placement matches.
• Consolation draw for players who place 2nd in a qualification group and do not advance.
• U17 Boys and Girls is played in a progressive elimination system.

The exact playing system may vary by age group depending on the number of entries and will be announced after the entry deadline.

Eligibility & Registration

• All registration is through Omnipong.
• Players must be current USATT Pro or Gold members in good standing and show proof of membership at registration (Gold membership: $100/year; renewals sold at the event).
• Only US citizens eligible to represent the US at the 2027 Pan Am Youth Championships and 2027 World Youth Championships under ITTF eligibility rules may compete. Players already registered with the ITTF or who have played National Team Trials for another country are not eligible.
• Entries require the entry fee, a signed waiver, and proof of citizenship (uploaded to the Just Go platform). All participants must bring a passport copy to the event.
• Signed USATT National Team Code of Conduct forms and waiver are required.
• Late entries may be accepted if spots remain, with a $100 late fee per event.

Withdrawals & Refunds

• No refunds after January 5, 2027.
• Withdrawals must be requested by written email; withdrawing on Omnipong alone is not sufficient.
• A player who withdraws from any event after the tournament starts is withdrawn from all remaining events.

Coaches & SafeSport

• All coaches need accreditation to access the field of play, which requires full SafeSport compliance and a current criminal background check. There is no parent exception — parents or legal guardians coaching their own child must also be fully SafeSport compliant.
• Coaches listed in the USATT Coaching Database: free accreditation. All other coaches: $50 Competition Pass.
• All coaches and parents must register on Omnipong.
• More information: USATT Safe Sport Policy.

Venue & Equipment

• 20 Yinhe tables in the field of play
• Red rubber flooring
• Ball: Nittaku 3-Star 40+ white

Hotels

The host club has secured discounted group rates. Booking links will be added to the prospectus when available.

Officials & Contact

Organizer: USA Table Tennis
Tournament Director: Jun Gao — jun.gao@usatt.org
Tournament Referee: To be announced

The tournament is conducted in accordance with USATT Rules and Regulations.