Prospectus

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PingPongParkinson

1st Mediterranean Games

MALTA 2026

26th to 28th June

Prospectus and Invitation

  1. Tournament Name

1st PingPongParkinson Mediterranean Games – Malta 2026

  1. Eligibility

The games are open to all members of PingPongParkinson International, who have a medical Parkinson’s diagnosis and who are nationals of any of the following Mediterranean countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine (Gaza Strip), Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Vatican City.

  1. Membership

Members of an official national PPP organisation (France, Israel, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia) are automatically members of PPP International. Otherwise, PPP International membership can be obtained by paying an annual membership fee of €12.00 directly to PPP International.

  1. Organiser

PingPongParkinson International

  1. Host

Alpha Table Tennis Klabb Malta 151, Fortress Street, Mosta
Website: www.alphattk.org
Email: admin@alphattk.org

  1. Venue

Indoor Pavilion, Tal-Qroqq Sports Complex,
University of Malta, Msida, Malta
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YwE5FauCwLyEmMMX9

  1. Competition Events

Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles

  1. Classes

Three classes for each event: Class 1, 2 and 3.|
Classes may be reduced, depending on the number of entries at the discretion of the organisers.

  1. Classification
Singles:

Classification is based on table tennis playing strength. For new players it is based on their self-assessment, both concerning table tennis experience as well as the severity of the Parkinson symptoms. The tournament organisers will make the final classification decision.

For each player, the class allocation for singles (basic class) will be determined by the tournament management and will be published up to 30th May 2026. Requests to play singles in a higher class can be sent in writing up to 5th June 2026 by email on maltattk@gmail.com.

Doubles:

A doubles pair will play in the class of the player with the higher singles basic class. A desired higher classification for singles has no effect on the classification in doubles and mixed.

The pairs for doubles and mixed can only be entered based on the final entries and the decision of the basic class of each player for singles between 5th June 2026 and 12th June 2026. After this date, new pairs can only be entered at the partner market during the accreditation in Malta.

  1. Playing System

Singles: Preliminary round in groups of preferably six players, each playing against each other. First three players will advance to the main round, the others to the consolation round. The main round and the consolation round will be played in a single elimination system.

Doubles: Preliminary round in groups of preferably four pairs, each playing against each other. First and second place will advance to the main round, the others to the consolation round. The main round and the consolation round will be played in a single elimination system.

  1. Games

All matches will be best of five games.

  1. Schedule
AccreditationFriday, 26th June 2026, 08:30 – 10:30
Doubles Partner MarketFriday, 26th June 2026, 08:30 – 10:30
Latest ArrivalFriday, 26th June 2026, 10:30
Opening CeremonyFriday, 26th June 2026, 11:00
Final Draw of GroupsFriday, 26th June 2026, 13:00
TournamentFrom Friday, 26th June 2026, 13:30
To Sunday, 28th June 2026, 17:00
Final RoundsSunday, 28th June 2026, 11:00
Award CeremonySunday, 28th June 2026, 15:00
Excursion & DinnerSunday, 28th June 2026, 17:00 to 22:00
Any changes to the schedule made after the closing date will be uploaded on www.alphattk.org
  1. Limit of Players

The maximum number of players which can be registered is 80. The organisers’ primary aim is to have a representation of each of the Mediterranean countries at the games. Therefore, not all applications from one country may be accepted depending on the number of countries that apply.

10th April 2026 : deadline to register interest to participate in the games by submitting the registration form.

17th April 2026: deadline for tournament organisers to process and confirm applications giving fair representation to all countries that apply.

22nd April 2026: deadline for participants to send the registration fee and thus complete their application.

Players will be confirmed in the order of their registration and then registered in order of the date their payment has been made.

  1. Form of Entry

Players must register here and provide the following:

–  Scan of passport OR scan of official national identification document
–  Proof of Parkinson’s diagnosis

The registration period can be closed early in case of overbooking.
Fees are non-refundable, except with a medical certificate in case of illness.

  1. Participation Fees
  • PPP Membership (for those who are not already members): €12 per participant
  • Competition fee: €95 per participant
  • Excursion and Dinner (for participants and accompanying persons): €65 per person*

*refer to section 33 for more details

  1. Payment via Bank Transfer

Payment is to be sent after confirmation of participation by the tournament organisers.

Account Holder: Alpha Table Tennis Klabb
Bank: APS Bank, Malta
IBAN: MT08 APSB 7701 3000 0000 4662 1910 035 BIC: APSBMTMT

Payment Reference:
Payment must be made exclusively for each registered participant separately, and the reference must include the participant’s first and last name. Please mark in the registration formula, which amounts are included in your payment (membership: €12 / competition: €95 / excursion: €65).

  1. Equipment

Tables: STAG
Balls: GEWO 3-Star

  1. Draw

The draw for all events will take place on Friday, 26th June 2026, starting from 10:30am

  1. Tournament Director

Katia Mifsud, Alpha Table Tennis Klabb
Mobile: +356 7928 8297
Email: admin@alphattk.org

  1. Tournament Managers

Michela Bianco and Fabian Fenech, Alpha Table Tennis Klabb

  1. Head Referee

To be named later / International Umpire from Malta

  1. Awards

Medals for the winners, runners up and semi-finalists in the main event and consolation round.

  1. Rules

The tournament committee reserves the right to make changes. The tournament will be played according to the rules of the ITTF, with the following modifications: 

  • Serve: The Referee may relax the requirements for a correct serve if he is satisfied that a physical disability or lack of table tennis experience prevents compliance. In addition, if the server does not gain an immediate advantage from the faulty serve, the referee shall relax the requirements even if the serve is faulty. 
  • Rally: A player may touch the table with the racquet hand or free hand to restore balance after a shot has been taken and when the table is not moving. The player must not use the table as an additional support to gain an advantage before touching the ball.
  • Breaks: The referee may allow play to be stopped for as short a time as possible but not more than ten minutes if a player is temporarily disabled by an accident or drug-off. If a player wants an interruption longer than 10 minutes, this can only be approved once per player and tournament day by the head referee who has been summoned. This grants a longer break of a maximum of another 10 minutes. 
  1. Privacy Policy / Data Protection

The player further agrees that the data stated in their registration, the photos, film recordings and interviews in connection with their participation in the tournament may be used in radio, television, internet, newspaper, advertising, books, photomechanical reproductions (films, video cassettes, etc.) without any claim to remuneration on their part.

  1. First Aid

The presence of trained professionals guarantees the players physical wellbeing.

  1. Accessibility

The competition venue is wheelchair accessible.

  1. Insurance

By entering the event, each participant must ensure that he or she has sufficient medical, travel, and other insurance.

  1. Liability

The organiser accepts no liability for damage to property or theft.

  1. Catering

Food and water may be purchased from the sports hall. Additionally, near the venue is a small market and restaurants.

  1. Accommodation

Each participant organises his or her own accommodation either in hotels, or self-catering venues. The closest areas around the tournament hall are located in Msida, Gzira, Sliema, San Gwann, Swatar or Birkirkara.

  1. Transport

Airport transfers and transfers to and from the accommodation are to be organised by the participants.

  1. Home Page

https://www.alphattk.org/medmalta2026/

  1. Excursion & Dinner on Sunday, 28th June 2026

17:00 – transport from sports hall to Mdina
17:45 – guided tour around the main streets of the old capital city
19:00 – dinner at Coogis – menu
22:00 – return to sports hall

  1. Closing Words

We are looking forward to a successful Mediterranean Games 2026 in Malta!

PingPongParkinson Mediterranean Games