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Friday, December 30, 2016

NITTAKU SPONSORSHIP OF FLORIDA TABLE TENNIS CLUBS ANNOUNCED

Paddle Palace and Nittaku have agreed to be major sponsors of all Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour Tournaments and all Florida Orange Blossom Series Tournaments held in Florida during the 2017 season. Both Paddle Palace and Nittaku will join in supplying all highest quality tournament balls to all the clubs in Florida, along with other table tennis supplies.

The ball being featured in all 2017 tournaments is the Nittaku 3-Star Premium 40+ White Ball, crafted in Japan and known as the best in the world. This ball is featured at the U.S. Open and also at the USATT Nationals. It is the preferred ball by the great majority of Table Tennis athletes.

In addition, The Florida Sports Foundation will also be involved by using these high quality balls at both the Sunshine State Games for Table Tennis and the 2017 Florida Senior Games State Championship in Table Tennis. Other Florida clubs, including Broward Table Tennis Club, will also be using Nittaku balls. A total of thirteen tournaments, including Clearwater, Orlando, Lakeland, and Jacksonville are already scheduled as part of the Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour, Orange Blossom Series, and Florida Sports Foundation tournaments.

We are proud to join with Paddle Palace and Nittaku as sponsors of our great tournaments here in Florida. We look forward to a long and growing professional relationship with these superior sponsors. 



Sunday, November 13, 2016

Great Table Tennis News From Florida

FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP-TABLE TENNIS

Brad Woodington, the State Director for the Florida Senior Games Table Tennis Championship, is excited to report that over 100 Senior Athletes have already entered the upcoming Senior Games State Championship in Table Tennis. Woodington is hoping for an all-time record number of participants in this great annual tournament. Events will include Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Age brackets will begin at age 50 and extend to the oldest participant's age. Currently, we have an athlete at the young age of 89 registered as our most seasoned participant.

DEADLINE IS LOOMING!!!!
NOVEMBER 18, 2016!!!
The final deadline for registering online for the Table Tennis events is NOVEMBER 18, 2016. Please be sure to register online by this important end date. November 16, 2016 is the deadline for mail in registration. We don't want you to miss out on the tournament by going past the deadline.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
Just CLICK on the link below and then follow the directions.



If you have trouble registering ONLINE and you need help to be sure you are entered, 
please contact the following:

Michael Washington (Florida Sports Foundation)
 (727) 724-3082 ext. 241
mwashington@flasports.com

Brad Woodington (Table Tennis State Director)
(863) 370-5163 cell
bradwoodington@gmail.com



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LAST MID-FLORIDA TT TOURNAMENT FOR 2016

There is still time to REGISTER for the very last Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour Tournament of the 2016 Season. This great tournament will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 19, 2016.
The winners of the Mid-Florida Tour will a great Newgy Robot, valued at almost $900.00 and close to $400 in cash. The Tour Points from all the Mid-Florida Tour Tournaments will be totaled to determine the winners. There are many players still in the running for the huge prizes at the end of the tour. BE SURE TO REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE GREAT ORLANDO TOURNAMENT
Just CLICK on the link below and follow the instructions:


DON'T MISS THIS GREAT TOURNAMENT!!!!


Sunday, November 6, 2016

FLORIDA TOURNAMENTS-DEADLINES APPROACHING!!!

EXCITING SEASON ENDING TOURNAMENTS IN FLORIDA

LAST MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT FOR 2016 SEASON
ORLANDO, FLORIDA--NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The Central Florida Table Tennis Club has scheduled the very last Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour Tournament to be held in the state of Florida for the great 2016 season. The results of this final season tournament will determine who will win the fabulous Newgy Robot, valued at almost $900.00 and almost $400.00 in cash prizes. There are many players still in the running for the great prizes and awards at the end of the Tour.

For all the information about this tremendous tournament in Orlando, Florida,
 please click on the following link:



DON'T MISS THIS GREAT TOURNAMENT!!!

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FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES TOURNAMENTS!!!
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR SENIOR GAMES
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!

It is NOT too late to enter one of the local Senior Games Table Tennis Qualifiers and then compete in the tremendous Florida Senior Games State Championship which will be held on December 5-6, 2016 in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. The Florida Senior Games State Championship will also be a National Qualifier for the huge event to be held in Birmingham, Alabama in 2017.

Officials hope that close to 200 Table Tennis Seniors will be at the great Clearwater event to determine the players who will win the 45 Table Tennis Events for the state of Florida and then qualify to go to the National Championships for Table Tennis!!!

In order to participate, you must be at least 50 years of age and enter one of the local Senior Games Table Tennis Tournaments. Click on the link below to view the remaining local Table Tennis Tournaments that are available in Florida:



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HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:


Sunday, October 30, 2016

EXCITING SEASON ENDING TOURNAMENTS IN FLORIDA

LAST MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT FOR 2016 SEASON
ORLANDO, FLORIDA--NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The Central Florida Table Tennis Club has scheduled the very last Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour Tournament to be held in the state of Florida for the great 2016 season. The results of this final season tournament will determine who will win the fabulous Newgy Robot, valued at almost $900.00 and almost $400.00 in cash prizes. There are many players still in the running for the great prizes and awards at the end of the Tour.

For all the information about this tremendous tournament in Orlando, Florida,
 please click on the following link:



DON'T MISS THIS GREAT TOURNAMENT!!!

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FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES TOURNAMENTS!!!

It is NOT too late to enter one of the local Senior Games Table Tennis Qualifiers and then compete in the tremendous Florida Senior Games State Championship which will be held on December 5-6, 2016 in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. The Florida Senior Games State Championship will also be a National Qualifier for the huge event to be held in Birmingham, Alabama in 2017.

Officials hope that close to 200 Table Tennis Seniors will be at the great Clearwater event to determine the players who will win the 45 Table Tennis Events for the state of Florida and then qualify to go to the National Championships for Table Tennis!!!

In order to participate, you must be at least 50 years of age and enter one of the local Senior Games Table Tennis Tournaments. Click on the link below to view the remaining local Table Tennis Tournaments that are available in Florida:



Sunday, October 23, 2016

Tournaments and Celebrations in Florida

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR TOURNAMENT IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA!!!
DON'T MISS THE GREAT FIFTEEN YEAR CELEBRATION!!!


The last tournament of the year in Lakeland, Florida will be held on Oct. 28-29, 2016. There is a lot at stake at this great tournament. The winners of some fantastic prizes for the Florida Orange Blossom Series will be decided. A Newgy Robot with a value of almost $900.00 is up for grabs, along with $400.00 in cash for the winners of the 2016 Florida Orange Blossom Series. In addition, almost $2000.00 in cash and trophies for the top 4 places in all events will be awarded at the final tournament of the year in Lakeland.

Brad Woodington, the President of Lakeland Table Tennis Association and the Tournament Director, hopes all players, spectators, and supporters of Table Tennis in Florida will be in attendance for the huge celebration planned at the tournament. The celebration will mark FIFTEEN continuous years of high-quality USATT sanctioned tournaments provided by the Lakeland Table Tennis Association. The first tournament was held in Lakeland on October 19, 2002. Woodington plans to recognize all players who were in attendance at the very first tournament who are also present for this tournament, fifteen years later. We already have a commitment for a growing number of participants.

A beautiful specially designed collector item Table Tennis pin will be provided for all registered players at the tournament. In addition, a festive celebration cake is being specially prepared for this great celebration. We hope everyone can come and join in the celebration, enjoy the cake and collect the special Table Tennis pin.

Remember, this is the LAST WEEK to register for this great tournament and celebration!!!




Here is a rendering of the Table Tennis Pin:

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FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
TABLE TENNIS

If you are at least 50 years of age, you have a chance to qualify for the Florida Senior Games State Championship in Table Tennis. This spectacular State-wide event is held in beautiful Clearwater, Florida on December 5-6, 2016. 

All you need to do is enter one of the remaining local Senior Games Qualifiers still available in Florida. It is great fun to enter the local games and then meet all your friends at the State Championship in December.

To see the local Senior Games that are still available, just click on the following link. Then, be sure to register for the local event and enjoy some great Table Tennis!!!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR INFORMATION!!!!


REMEMBER, THIS IS A NATIONAL QUALIFYING YEAR FOR THE SENIOR GAMES!!!






Sunday, October 16, 2016

Table Tennis Celebration and Tournament in Lakeland, Florida

HUGE CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR TOURNAMENT IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA!


Brad Woodington, the President and Tournament Director for Lakeland Table Tennis Association, has invited all Table Tennis players, fans and supporters to attend the upcoming Celebration and tournament in Lakeland, Florida on October 28-29, 2016. Woodington emphasized that this will be the last tournament of 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. It will also be the final tournament of the Florida Orange Blossom Table Tennis Series and will decide the winners of the great prizes at the end of the season. The prizes include over $400 in cash and a top of the line Newgy Robot, valued at close to $900.00. 

The Celebration centers around the FIFTEEN consecutive years of USATT sanctioned tournaments held in Lakeland, Florida and sponsored by the Lakeland Table Tennis Association. Woodington had a specially designed collector item Table Tennis Pin manufactured that will be presented to all registered players of this final tournament of 2016, which marks the 15 years of continuous tournaments. 

In addition to the special Table Tennis pin, a huge celebration decorated cake will be available at the tournament. Woodington will also recognize any and all players who are in attendance, who were also present at the first Lakeland Tournament on October 19, 2002. It should be a fun time for all with a great celebration and the last tournament of the year in Lakeland.




SPECIAL TABLE TENNIS PIN:



Sunday, October 9, 2016

FLORIDA TOURNAMENT NEWS AND CELEBRATIONS

HUGE CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR LAKELAND TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 28-29, 2016
FLORIDA ORANGE BLOSSOM SERIES FALL CLASSIC 2016
SBBTTA Sanctioned Big Ball Event-Friday night at 6:00 p.m.
USSTTA Sanctioned Sandpaper Event-Friday night at 6:00 p.m.
FLORIDA DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP-Friday night at 6:00 p.m.
COLOSSAL ROUND ROBIN SINGLES-Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Simpson Park Community Center
Lakeland, Florida


Brad Woodington, the President and Tournament Director of Lakeland Table Tennis Association, is thrilled with the plans for the upcoming October tournament in Lakeland, Florida. Woodington is inviting all players to the great celebration, marking FIFTEEN years of continuous USATT sanctioned tournaments in Lakeland, The first USATT sanctioned tournament was held on October 19, 2002. A special recognition will be held for any and all players who were present at the very first tournament and also present at this upcoming tournament.

This will be the LAST tournament of the year at Lakeland and the last Florida Orange Blossom Series tournament of the season. A host of valuable prizes, including $400.00 in cash and a Newgy Robot, valued at almost $900.00 is awaiting the winners of the series. This final tournament will determine the various winners of the prizes for the series.

The celebration at Lakeland will include a specially designed collector item pin for all registered players of any of the events at the tournament. The special pin will indicate the FIFTEEN years of continuous USATT tournaments at Lakeland. Woodington will also have a special celebration cake for all players to enjoy at the tournament. The cake will be decorated to celebrate this special event and last tournament of the year. We hope that all players, past and present, will be in attendance!

Here is a visual interpretation of how the special Lakeland Commemorative Pin will appear:





DON'T MISS THIS GREAT CELEBRATION!!!
LAST TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR!!!
EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!


Sunday, October 2, 2016

Exciting Tournaments Coming To Florida

MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT COMING TO CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

The Sunrise Table Tennis Club in Clearwater, Florida are preparing for a huge USATT sanctioned tournament scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Long Center in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. This will be the next to last tournament in the wildly popular Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour for the 2016 season. A top of the line Newgy Robot and up to $400 in cash will be available to the winners of the Mid-Florida Tour.

For complete information about this great tournament, please click on the following link:


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FINAL TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR AT LAKELAND
OCTOBER 28-29, 2016

The Lakeland Table Tennis Association has scheduled the last tournament of the season for October 28-29, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. This will be the final Florida Orange Blossom Series Tournament of 2016. The winner of the Newgy Robot and over $400 in cash will be determined by the results of this great tournament. 

This will also mark a great celebration for Lakeland Table Tennis as this is the FIFTEENTH year in a row of successful USATT sanctioned tournaments. Players at the tournament will be recognized who were in attendance at the first tournament on October 19, 2002. In addition, all players will receive a special commemorative pin highlighting the 15 years Celebration. A special Celebration Cake will also be provided for all players. We hope everyone will come and join in this great celebration in Lakeland, Florida. We appreciate all the great support over the last 15 years from the entire Table Tennis Community.

To Register for the Tournament: CLICK HERE

To see who has already registered: CLICK HERE

To see the current Series Standings: CLICK HERE




Sunday, September 25, 2016

Table Tennis News From Florida

LAKELAND TABLE TENNIS TO CELEBRATE FIFTEEN YEARS


The Lakeland Table Tennis Association will be celebrating fifteen years of continuous USATT sanctioned tournaments at their October 28-29, 2016 tournament. The very first sanctioned tournament was held on October 19. 2002. Brad Woodington, the President and Tournament Director of the Lakeland Table Tennis Association has plans for an awesome celebration. The celebration will include a great collector's item with a special commemorative pin to be provided for all registered players at this final tournament of the 2016 season at Lakeland. In addition, Woodington announced a special Fifteenth Anniversary Cake will be provided for all players. All players in attendance who were at the original tournament fifteen years ago will also be recognized during the celebration. 
More details about the special tournament will be announced as the plans are completed.

Registration is now open for the October 28-29, 2016 special tournament. 

To Register on-line for the tournament, CLICK HERE

To view a list of current registered players, CLICK HERE 

To view the current Series Points Standings, CLICK HERE

This is the FINAL Florida Orange Blossom Series Tournament of 2016. The Series Points will be totaled after this tournament to determine the winner of the great Newgy Robot, valued at almost $900.00 and an additional $400 to be distributed to the top winners of the Florida Orange Blossom Series. 

We hope to see everyone at this final and special tournament of the year in Lakeland, Florida!



Monday, September 19, 2016

Florida Table Tennis News-Tournament Results

LAKELAND HAS OUTSTANDING MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT

Brad Woodington, Tournament Director for Lakeland Table Tennis in Lakeland, Florida, was thoroughly pleased with the huge turnout and quality of play at the September 16-17, 2016 Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour September Classic. There was a total of 106 entrants in the four Table Tennis events during the spectacular two-day tournament. With only one tournament left for this season in Lakeland, Woodington is looking forward to the special October 28-29, 2016 tournament.

The Florida Orange Blossom Table Tennis Series Tournament, scheduled for Oct. 28-29, 2016, will mark 15 YEARS of continuous high quality Table Tennis tournaments held in Lakeland, Florida. Woodington is planning a huge celebration for all the players at the October tournament. Players who were at the very first Lakeland tournament and are at the 2016 tournament will be honored. Details of the special celebration will be announced when they are complete.

The Lakeland Table Tennis Association is extremely thankful for the great support from the entire Table Tennis Community for the incredible record of successful seasons here in beautiful Lakeland, Florida.

You can view the results for the Sept. Lakeland Tournament HERE
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FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES-TABLE TENNIS

Don't forget all the great Florida Senior Games Table Tennis Local Qualifiers to be held this fall, all over the great Sunshine State! If you are 50 years old, you are eligible to enter any of the local qualifiers for Table Tennis and many other sports. 

CLICK HERE to find out where and when the local qualifiers for Table Tennis will be held!


Sunday, September 11, 2016

Last Week To Enter Lakeland TT Tournament

LAST WEEK TO ENTER
LAKELAND PREPARES FOR POPULAR
MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT

Brad Woodington, the Tournament Director for Lakeland Table Tennis, is excited about the upcoming Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour Tournament that is coming to Lakeland, Florida on September 16-17, 2016. With three Tour Tournaments still available this season, there are 75 players in the running for the great prizes at the end of the Tour. The main prize will be a Newgy Robot worth almost $900.00. In addition, almost $400 in cash will be awarded to winners of the Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour.

Check the list of players and their current standing for the great prizes at the end of the tour:

To Register for the Lakeland Tournament, just click the link below:

To see who has already entered the tournament, click the link below:

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Exciting Table Tennis News from Florida

NEW CLUB IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA WITH TWO LOCATIONS

Jen-Sung Tan has announced the formation of a new Table Tennis Club in Gainesville, Florida with two locations. There is great excitement in the area as the new club will bring Table Tennis activities to the area that has been very limited in the past. We wish the very best for the new club.

Please visit their new website for all the details:


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NEW FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES
TABLE TENNIS QUALIFIER ADDED

More great Table Tennis news! A brand new Florida Senior Games Local Qualifier has been added to the almost 20 locations in Florida. The new qualifier is titled: South Florida Senior Games. Table Tennis will be one of their premier offerings. Everyone in South Florida is excited about the new qualifier in their area. Table Tennis players who are age 50 and above may enter the events and qualify for the Florida Senior Games State Championship in Table Tennis which will be held in Clearwater, Florida in December of 2016. The Florida Senior Games Championship is also a qualifier for the Nationals which will be held in Birmingham, Alabama.

For more information about the South Florida Senior Games, click on the following link:

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LAKELAND PREPARES FOR POPULAR
MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT

Brad Woodington, the Tournament Director for Lakeland Table Tennis, is excited about the upcoming Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour Tournament that is coming to Lakeland, Florida on September 16-17, 2016. With three Tour Tournaments still available this season, there are 75 players in the running for the great prizes at the end of the Tour. The main prize will be a Newgy Robot worth almost $900.00. In addition, almost $400 in cash will be awarded to winners of the Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour.

Check the list of players and their current standing for the great prizes at the end of the tour:

To Register for the Lakeland Tournament, just click the link below:

To see who has already entered the tournament, click the link below:


Sunday, August 7, 2016

Last Week To Enter August Tournament in Lakeland, FL

LAST WEEK TO ENTER TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN LAKELAND, FL

Florida Orange Blossom Series Fall Classic 2016
Aug. 12-13, 2016
Simpson Park Community Center
1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, FL
Friday night 6:00 p.m.--(Super Big Ball) (Sandpaper) (Doubles)
Saturday 9:00 a.m.--(Colossal Round Robin)
Note: This is a two-star USATT sanctioned tournament.

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Now Registering for Lakeland, Florida Two-Star Tournament

LAKELAND SCHEDULES TWO STAR TOURNAMENT FOR AUGUST

The Lakeland Table Tennis Association is now registering for the upcoming two-star USATT tournament which will be held on Aug. 12-13, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida.  Only 88 players may enter the Colossal Round Robin Event. 


Sunday, July 24, 2016

Now Registering For Florida Senior Games Tournament and Lakeland Two-Star Tournament


FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES--TABLE TENNIS IS NOW REGISTERING

The Florida Senior Games State Championship for Table Tennis will be held on December 5-6, 2016 in beautiful Clearwater, Florida at The Long Center. This two day event will be a qualifier for the 2017 National Senior Games, which will be held in Birmingham, Alabama.

In order to qualify for the Florida Senior Games Table Tennis State Championship, you must first qualify in a local senior game. Each year there are close to 20 local senior games in Florida available for participants to enter in order to qualify for the Florida Senior Games Championship in December. It is NOT too late to qualify as there are several locations where local senior games will still be held this year. You must be at least 50 years old in order to enter. We hope to have close to 200 participants in the State Table Tennis Championship in December.

To find out where the local senior games are, you can click on the following link:

If you have already qualified for the Florida Senior Games Championship, you can click on the following link to find all the information about Table Tennis and register now: 

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LAKELAND SCHEDULES TWO STAR TOURNAMENT FOR AUGUST

The Lakeland Table Tennis Association is now registering for the upcoming two-star USATT tournament which will be held on Aug. 12-13, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida.  Only 88 players may enter the Colossal Round Robin Event. 



Sunday, July 17, 2016

Lakeland August Tournament-Now Registering (August 12-13, 2016)

NOW REGISTERING FOR LAKELAND AUGUST 2016 TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 12-13, 2016--LAKELAND, FLORIDA

GREAT TOURNAMENT EXPECTED
Brad Woodington, Tournament Director for Lakeland Table Tennis Association, is excited about the upcoming USATT sanctioned tournament in beautiful Lakeland, Florida. He is hopeful that the maximum of 88 players will be in attendance for this popular August event.


FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS
Super Big Ball, Sandpaper and Doubles events will all be available on Friday night, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Player may enter all three events. The cost for Super Big Ball  and Sandpaper is only $3.00 and Doubles is only $8.00 per team member. Trophies will be presented to the top 4 winners in all classes and a special $50.00 cash prize will be awarded to the Super Big Ball champion. Come out and have some great fun on Friday night, or practice for the great Saturday event.


SATURDAY COLOSSAL ROUND ROBIN EVENT
The extremely popular Colossal Round Robin Singles Event is scheduled for Saturday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The gymnasium opens at 8:00 a.m. for sign-in and warm-up. A maximum of only 88 players may enter this event with competition of 19 Premium Butterfly Tournament Tables.
NOTE: ONLY 88 PLAYERS MAY ENTER THIS EVENT. 


PRIZES AND AWARDS
A total of $1740.00 will be available for players during the great two day tournament. Trophies will also be provided for the top 4 winners in every event and every class of competition. In addition, lunch will be provided for players on Saturday. Pizza, soft drinks and bottled water will be available, and Big Brad (Brad Woodington) invites you to please come by the Control Table for his famous cookies during the afternoon session.


HOW TO REGISTER
We want to make it super easy to register for any of the events at Lakeland Table Tennis.


REMEMBER: 
ONLY 88 PLAYERS MAY ENTER THE COLOSSAL ROUND ROBIN EVENT ON SATURDAY!