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RITTA operates one of the oldest Table Tennis groups in New England. There has been a RITTA club in existence since 1945. The original club was in Providence. In the 70s, the club moved to Warwick. In the 80s, the present club in Manville was opened. In the 90s a satellite club was opened in East Greenwich.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the club located?
RITTA is located in the village of Manville, in the northern part of Lincoln, RI. Click here for specific directions.
- How do I become a member of RITTA?
Just show up! No monthly or yearly membership is required. RITTA allows players to "pay as you play".
- When is the club open?
The club is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights from approximately 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Mondays are reserved for the "A" league players.
"B" leaguers and new players meet on Tuesday.
Thursday is practice night and open to all.
- Who runs the RITTA?
RITTA is a not-for-profit sports club. An elected board oversees all activities.
Chuck Cavicchio - President
Steve Hopkins- Vice President
Arys Batista - Board Member
Manny Silva - Board Member
Mohammed Al-Sabek - Board Member
- How much does it cost to play at RITTA?
The fee is $7.00 for league nights (Monday and Tuesday).
For seniors 55 and over, the fee is $5.00.
Thursday practice fee is $5.00. Wednesday night coaching is $6 before 8:30p and $5 after 8:30p.
- What equipment should I bring?
Bring your own racquet (paddle) and workout gear. RITTA supplies 6 tournament quality tables, official table tennis balls, and a refrigerator full of liquid refreshments.
- Is this friendly or serious competition?
Both.
We have a great time and the play becomes very intense at times. Players who come on league nights are grouped into 2 or 3 divisions according to their skill level and performance from the prior week. You play the best 3 of 5 games to 11 with each player in your division. All matches are subject to RITTA ratings which are adjusted up or down for the result of each match.
- What exactly is a rating?
Simply put, your rating is the measure of your ability. First time players are observed and assigned an initial rating based on their game. Most new players are in the 1000 to 1200 range. If a player's rating rises into the 1500 to 1600 range, he/she may have the ability to play in the 'A' league.
- How are the ratings calculated?
Two factors decide the amount a rating changes for the result of a match - whether you win or lose and the difference in the players's ratings. Here is the schedule which is used for RITTA ratings.
HRPW = Higher rated player wins (not an upset)
LRPW - Lower rated player wins (upset)
| DifferenceHRPW |
LRPW |
| 0-12 |
8 |
8 |
| 13-37 |
7 |
10 |
| 38-62 |
6 |
13 |
| 63-87 |
5 |
16 |
| 88-112 |
4 |
20 |
| 113-137 |
3 |
25 |
| 138-162 |
2 |
30 |
| 163-187 |
2 |
35 |
| 188-212 |
1 |
40 |
| 213-237 |
0 |
45 |
| 238+ |
0 |
50 |
*See the Rating Calculator for auto results. |
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Board of Directors: Chuck Cavicchio (President), Steve Hopkins (VP),
Manny SIlva, Mohamad al-Sabek, Arys Batista |
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