Houston Youth Table Tennis Tournament 2026

You don't have to be an expert to enter — competition is part of learning! The Houston Youth Table Tennis Tournament, sponsored by Satellite Chemical, gives young players a welcoming first tournament experience over Thanksgiving weekend.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Venue: Houston International Table Tennis Academy (HITTA), 923 South Mason Road, Suite A, Katy, TX 77450
Organizer: Houston International Table Tennis Academy (HITTA)
Registration deadline: November 26, 2026

Register and pay online: Register for the Houston Youth Table Tennis Tournament
Paper entry form, rules & awards (PDF): Download the registration form — email it to hittausa@gmail.com or hand it in at HITTA before the deadline. Registration is confirmed only after payment is completed.

Why Play?

• Build confidence and resilience by experiencing both wins and losses.
• Connect practice with real play by using the skills taught in training.
• Recognize progress and next steps — find out what works and what needs more practice.
• Think independently and solve problems by adapting during a match.
• Enjoy the sport and connect with fellow young players through friendly competition.

Event Schedule

• 9:00 AM — High School Team Challenge
• 10:00 AM — Under 7 • Under 11
• 1:00 PM — Under 9 • Junior High Team Challenge

Entry Fees

• Under 7 / Under 9 / Under 11: $30 for 1 event, $40 for 2 events
• Junior High or High School Team Challenge: $40 per team
• Payment: Zelle, PayPal, check, or cash

Age Eligibility

• Under 7: born on or after January 1, 2019
• Under 9: born on or after January 1, 2017
• Under 11: born on or after January 1, 2015

Entry Rules

• A player may enter a maximum of two events.
• Players may not enter two events that start at the same time (Under 7 and Under 11 both start at 10:00 AM; Under 9 and Junior High Challenge both start at 1:00 PM).
• Under 7 and Under 9 are for beginners with no USATT tournament rating. Under 11 is for players with a USATT tournament rating below 500.

High School & Junior High Team Challenges

• 2 players per team, both from the same school
• Only one player per team may have a USATT tournament rating above 2000
• Team match format: 2 singles and 1 doubles
• Entry fee: $40 per team (one registration per team)

Awards

• Champion: Gold medal and memorabilia
• Runner-up: Silver medal and memorabilia
• Joint third place (two players): Bronze medal and memorabilia
• 5th–8th place: Certificate of Achievement and a small gift

Questions? Email hittausa@gmail.com.