ITTF 'Young Hopes' identification scheme

It all started in 2009.
Over a period of three years 2009-2011, Tamasu / Butterfly will invest 5,000 000 Japanese Yen/ year (approx US
50,000 ) to support the identification, selection and operation of a World Team composed by 11-12 year old talents from all over the globe.
The successful candidates will be given first class coaching, extensive training opportunities and the possibility to compete at targeted
events in the new ITTF HOPES category.
We are now opening a worldwide search for suitable, promising young players to join the 2010 ITTF World Hopes Team. Nominations will be
widely accepted from all interested parties such as individual coaches, clubs, local associations and national associations.
In the final selection process, all the involved National Associations will be asked to confirm the availability and to secure proper management
of the selected athlete. The ITTF Education and Training Department will also work very closely with the identified coaches, offering a once in
a lifetime opportunity to attend ITTF Hopes events and to get first class guidance for future adventures in the program.

ITTF WORLD HOPES TEAM “TRYOUT CAMPS”
• “Tryout Camps” scheduled in connection to specific ITTF Junior Circuit events allows the ITTF WHT coaching staff to evaluate nominated
candidates in person prior to the final selection. There is no specific funding provided towards these camps. We recommend participation
for evaluation purposes only.
• The following „Tryout Camps” [self-funded by candidates] are already existing World Junior Circuit training camps held prior to the World
Junior Circuit event.
• Candidates should participate in both the World Junior Circuit training camp and World Junior Circuit event. Entries are the responsibility
of each individual through their National Federation. Prospectus and details can be seen in the Global Junior-Junior Circuit section of the
ITTF Website. A “Hopes” singles event for players born on or after 1st Jan 1998 will be held at each of these events in addition to the
normal Junior Circuit events www.ittf.com/competitions/competition.asp?category=wjc
• ASIA – Bahrain-Training Camp - (dates to be confirmed), Junior Circuit (1-5 Feb)
• AFRICA – Egypt-Training Camp - (6-8 Feb), Junior Circuit (9-13 Feb)
• EUROPE – Sweden-Training Camp - (dates to be confirmed), Junior Circuit (24-28 Feb)
• OCEANIA - New Zealand-Training Camp - (1-3 Apr), Junior Circuit (6-9 Apr)
• AMERICAS – Venezuela-Training Camp - (16-18 Apr), Junior Circuit (19-23 Apr)