ITHF RULES OF THE WORLD AND EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (VALID FROM 01/01/2024)
Playing system
(O) Open
110 players are divided into eight basic groups and play one round in each group.
The best 8 players from the basic
groups 1, 4, 5 and 8 play in the final division A1
and the best 8 players from the basic
groups 2, 3, 6 and 7 play in the final division A2.
Players promoted to a final division from the same basic group do not have to play against each other again.
Mutual matches in this case will be counted.
Players who take 9-11 places in the basic groups play in division B.
Players who take 12-14 places in the basic groups play in division C.
Players in divisions B and C play without saving the points selected in the basic groups.
The best 16 players from divisions A1 and A2 play in a play-off with 1/16 finals, best of 7 games.
The best 4 players from divisions B and C play in a play-off with a semifinal without 3rd place series, best of 5 games.
(W) Women
13 players participate in the tournament, they play one round in one group.
The best 8 players at the end of the group stage play in a play-off with 1/4 finals, best of 7 games.
(J) Junior
27 players participate in the tournament, they are divided into two basic groups (1 and 2) and play one round in each group.
The best 4 players from each group at the end of the group stage play in a play-off with 1/4 finals, best of 7 games.
(K) Kids U13
21 players participate in the tournament, they play one round in one group.
The best 8 players at the end of the group stage play in a play-off with 1/4 finals, best of 5 games.
(V) Veteran O40
39 players participate in the tournament, they are divided into two basic groups (1 and 2) and play one round in each group.
The best 4 players from each group at the end of the group stage play in a play-off with 1/4 finals, best of 7 games.
(SV) Superveterans O55
16 players participate in the tournament, they play one round in one group.
The best 8 players at the end of the group stage play in a play-off with 1/4 finals, best of 5 games.
(OT) Open Teams
8 teams participate in the tournament, they play a round in two groups.
Play-offs for medals from semifinals (A1–B2, B1–A2).
Other teams play-offs for 5th places from the semifinals (A3–B4, B3–A4).
(WT) Women Teams
4 teams participate in the tournament, they play a round in one group.
Play-offs for medals from semifinals (1–4, 2–3).
(JT) Junior Teams
4 teams participate in the tournament, they play a round in one group.
Play-offs for medals from semifinals (1–4, 2–3).
(VT) Veteran Teams
4 teams participate in the tournament, they play a round in one group.
Play-offs for medals from semifinals (1–4, 2–3).
Other teams play for 5-6 places.