CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Name of Candidates: Pooja Persaud, Sarah Rampersaud

Registration No:
Centre: Bygeval Secondary School
Centre No: 090010
Teacher: Sir Darren Crawford
Territory: Guyana
Year: 2021

TABLE OF CONTENT

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CONTENT PAGE
Title Page 1
Content Page 2
Acknowledgement 3
Introduction 4
History of Table Tennis 5
⃰ International History
⃰ Local History
Rules of Table Tennis 6-7
⃰ Standard Rules
⃰ Modified Rules
My role in the event 8
Reason for choosing role 9
Other Roles Chosen 10
Injury Report 11-12
⃰ Preventing injuries
Reflections 13-14
⃰ General reflection
⃰ Personal reflection
Conclusion
Reference 15
Pictures 16
17-18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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The successful completion of this School Based Assessment would not have been possible
without the help of a number of persons. We the group members, would like to thank ourselves
and mates who helped and participated in this tournament. Also we would like to give our
sincere gratitude to our amazing sir Darren Crawford for his effort in guiding and helping us
throughout this project.

INTRODUCTION

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Table Tennis, or Ping-Pong, is an enjoyable sport but can be highly competitive. Each player
tries to outscore his/her opponent through skills, speed, strategy and stamina. Table Tennis is a
game played by many people around the world. In addition, Table Tennis is an Olympic sport. It
is the most popular indoor sport with millions of active players around the world. Table Tennis is
associated in 226 countries and territories.

As a requirement, the School Based Assessment for Physical Education and Sport instructs that
students are to host a competition. Each student was required to take the responsibility of one
role as an official in the competition. Students were also required to manage every aspect of the
competition such as planning, advertising and raising money for prizes. For this project, Table
Tennis was chosen because it was a liked sport and students had prior knowledge and experience
of the game.

Throughout the competition, each student was responsible for their respective role and a report
was provided on what they did. For this project, we took up the role of “Competition Secretary”.

HISTORY OF TABLE TENNIS

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 INTERNATIONAL HISTORY
Table Tennis, also known as ‘Ping-Pong’ and ‘Whiff-Whaff,’, is a sport in which two or four
players hit a lightweight ball also known as ‘ping-pong ball’, back and forth across a table using
small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. A point is scored when a
player fails to return the ball within the rules. The objective in the game is to be the first to score
eleven (11) points. The sport is originated in Victorian England. The name ‘Ping-Pong’ was in
wide use before British manufacturer J. Jaques and Son Ltd trademarked it in 1901. The name
‘Ping-Pong’ then came to describe the game played using rather expensive Jacques equipment
with other manufacturers calling it ‘Table-Tennis’. Table Tennis has been an Olympic sport
since 1988 with several event categories. Table Tennis is governed by the worldwide
organization ‘International Table Tennis Federation’ (ITTF) founded in 1926. The first world
Table Tennis championships were held in London from December 6th to December 11th, 1926.

LOCAL HISTORY (GUYANA)

The official governing body of Table Tennis in Guyana ‘the Guyana Table Tennis Association’
is the national governing body for table tennis in Guyana, responsible for managing,
representing, coordinating, administering, marketing and developing the sport. The organization
is a Non-Profit Organization. The vision of the Guyana Table Tennis Association is “to provide
an environment that actively promotes and supports lifelong participation in table tennis at all
levels whilst striving to identify and develop Caribbean, Latin American Commonwealth, World
and Olympic/Paralympic champions.” Formed in 1948 and constituted under the friendly
Societies and burial act. The organization is constituted by an Elected President , Two Vice
Presidents ; One Honorary Treasurer, One Honorary General Secretary ;Two Assistant
Secretaries which forms the committee of management there are also 20 selected committee
members. The GTTA became affiliated to the International Table Tennis Federation in 1958 is
one of the founding members of the Caribbean Table Tennis Federation formed in 1958. Chelsea
Edghill, Guyanese, is one of Guyana’s best national Table tennis women’s champion. Table
Tennis has gained popularity among both primary and secondary schools throughout the country.

RULES OF TABLE TENNIS

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 STANDARD RULES

Objective of the Game: The main objective of the game is to score 11 points before opponent
and points are scored or counted when a player fails to return the ball according to the game
rules. If the score becomes tied at 10 points each, the first player or pair needs to establish two
points lead to win. A match consists of winning the best of any odd number of games usually 3,
5 or 7 games. In this game, players hit the ball back and forth over the net and allow the ball
played towards them only one bounce on their side of the table and must return it so that it
bounces on the opposite side. Each player has two serves means after each two points have been
scored the receiving player becomes the serving player and so on until the end of game.

 The game is won by the player or team (2 players) score 11 points first. If both players

are at 10 points each, then you have to win by 2 clear points in order to win the game.
 In singles, a server should make a good service and a receiver should make a good return.
Each of them then makes a good return. In doubles, the server should make a good
service and then receiver makes a good return, the partner of the server then makes a
good return and the partner of the receiver, makes a good return and then each player
makes a good return in sequence.
 It is considered a let if the server hits the net when serving the ball. This occurs if the ball
touches the net as it is passing over the net assembly.
 A point is won if the opponent doesn't return the ball, return the serve.
 You must throw the ball up straight, from a flat palm, at least 6 inches (16cm)
 A table tennis racket must be one side black, one side (recently approved) any approved
color.
 The official approved ball is the 40mm+ plastic ball.
 The dimensions of an approved table tennis table are: 9ft long, 5ft wide, and 2.5ft high.
 The approved height of a table tennis net is: 6 inches
 Your toss and service contact must be behind the table surface (not over)
 You cannot hide the ball from the ball toss to contact, with any part of your body
MODIFIED RULES

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 Teams will consist of 6 players. There will be a minimum of 2 females on each night. If
your team does not have 2 females 2 of your games will be deemed a forfeit to your
opposition and will be declared a scratch match. The opposing team will get 3 points and
the forfeiting team will get 1 point for participating in each game.
 If adding players during the series these players MUST sign the declaration on your
registration form before taking play starts.
 Teams may register as many players as they wish, although only 6 people may play each
week.
 Players MUST be over 18yrs of age.
 Footwear must be worn at all times.
 Except where stated in our rules, normal Table Tennis rules apply.
 A player from each team must sign and accept the scorecard at the completion of each
game.
 A grade players or exceptional Table Tennis Players will be required to use their non-
preferred hand. Players are asked to make themselves known prior to the first game. A
Darwin Table Tennis representative will also be present to identify exceptional players.
 Each game is won by the pair with the highest score at the end of 10 minutes. If one pair
has served more times than the other pair the score is taken from the last time the amount
of serves was equal.
 One player will umpire the game whilst another (from the opposing team) will keep
score.
 Each team will provide one player as the umpire/score taker for each game to ensure it is
as fair as possible.

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 MY ROLE IN THE EVENT
We chose the role of “Competition Secretary”.

The competition secretary is responsible for all secretarial work for all aspects of the
competition.

 Ensures that the official results contains accurate information.

 Must be present at all meetings and prepares minutes of these meetings and competition
committee.
 Must ensure that results are duplicated and distributed properly immediately following
the competition.
 Prepares press release for all events.
 Assist chief of communications in sending results to the media.
 Types and duplicate information sheet. Includes name and date of event, list of
competition personnel and officials, schedule pf competition events and social events.
 Receive and records early registration.
 Work with chief of scoring to assist in recordings, duplicating and distributing scores.
 Coordinates the provision of awards and recognition of achievements.
 Supervise registration: collect and record entry fees, collect vouchers and check all
information.

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 REASON FOR CHOOSING ROLE

A  Competition Secretary is responsible for all secretarial work for all aspects of

the competition. The secretary must ensure that the Official Results contain the correct
information. This person is responsible for taking minutes of the competition committee, Jury
and team captains meetings.

The reason as to why this role was chosen is because the researchers have always wanted to
acquire the experience of being a competition secretary on how to be well organized and
responsible since this can help shape them as an individual. Also, this role was chosen so that
knowledge can be widen about a competition secretary.

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 OTHER ROLES CHOSEN

ROLES CHOSEN NAME OF STUDENTS

COMPETITION DIRECTOR JENNIFER LALL

COMPETITION MANAGER ELTON ADAMS, DEKA GRIFFITH, JALIA

KENDALL

COMPETITION SECRETARY SARAH RAMPERSAUD, POOJA PERSAUD

EQUIPMENT MANAGER TULARAM SINGH, TREVON CLINTON

EVENT OFFICIAL MIKHAIL NANNAN, OMARI WALCOTT,
SAHEED SOOKRAM
COACH JAMIN SUE-CHEE, JEVAUGHN CORBIN,
NAIPAUL NARINE

TEAM MANAGER JESHRUN KENDALL, ANISHA GIBBONS

RENESHA BURNETT, NATALIE

SPORTS JOURNALIST FULARAM, OMADAI RAMDASS
FIRST AID OFFICER STEPHON LONG, TESSELON MOORE,
AKAIAH DOSSANTOS

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 INJURY REPORT

A player from team A sprained his wrist in attempt to hit the ping-pong ball.

INJURY TYPE: ORTHOPEDIC

The player sprained his wrist. This was caused by a strong forced applied to the ligaments in the
wrist joint. No discoloration was noted, but swelling occurred and the player experienced a lot of
pain.

TREATMENT: Application of rice method

Player was temporarily rested with ice packs being applied to the affected area.
The wrist was bandaged and then elevated.

FURTHER ACTION TO PREVENT INJURIES: Players should be reminded to not apply too
much force when hitting the ping-pong ball since it is light weighted.

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A player from team B received minor scratch on face when handling the racket.

INJURY TYPE: SOFT TISSUE

The player got a small scratch on the left cheek caused by contact with racket. It was about one
inch and skin was slightly opened. The player experienced a slight pain on the area, loss of little
blood but no swelling occurred.

TREATMENT: the scratch was cleaned with disinfectant and adhesive plaster was then applied.

FURTHER ACTION TO PREVENT INJURIES: Players should be careful when handling

rackets and coaches should always go over rules of the game with players.

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 REFLECTIONS
General Reflection
Our Tennis tournament turned out to be quite successful despite a few problems. It was held on
the 19th February 2021. The game was played between two teams i.e team A and team B. As
competition secretaries, we ensured that the tournament was well organized and executed, scores
of the game were collected, written to be given to press officials and provision of awards to be
distributed and recognition of achievements. We had the chance to watch each player and
generally watch the game.

The tournament game played turned out to be quite aggressive and competitive as each team
naturally wanted to win. However, there seemed to be some bias to the teams by officials who
were umpiring the game as the teams were sometimes awarded a point even though there was
fault in their service. But considering the number or persons who genuinely helped, the
tournament was a success. It ran smoothly except for few minor glitches.

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 PERSONAL REFLECTION

It was truly an amazing experience to work on this School Based Assessment. It took a while to
gather necessary information and certain guidelines to complete this SBA. Also it took some
time to get pictures to include in this SBA. This SBA was somewhat fun because we, the
members had a great experience in hosting a sports tournament.

A few recommendations would be better consistency and cooperation among the group members
even though they may not agree with each other. This can be done by having effective meetings
to discuss about this situation. Another recommendation would be having more and upgraded
sport gears and protective equipment for students at schools in order to influence and motivate
them in pursuing their abilities in sport and athletics field. This can be done by the school head
writing letters to the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport in collaboration with Ministry of
Education asking to implement this humble request.

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 CONCLUSION

At the end of the tournament, it was successful and enjoyable for everyone and was entertaining
for the crowd, since Table Tennis is an exciting game and is part of Guyanese culture. Our group
as well as other students gained an overall better insight of Table Tennis through the tournament.
We played our role of competition secretary to the best of our abilities. We think that the teams
showed excellent sportsmanship and that is what truly made this project a success although there
was a few glitches in the game and one winning team. At the end of the day, winning is not
everything, “There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game” – Lionel
Messi. It is about the passion and love for the game that makes it enjoyable and fun. Throughout
this tournament, it proved to be beneficial since members learned teamwork, strategy, respect
and discipline. Overall, this was a wonderful experience for all physical education students.

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 REFERENCE

 Beashel P., Sibson A., Taylor J. (2001). (The World of Sports Examined). (2nd Edition).
(Nelson Thornes ltd).

 Lai G. (Caribbean Physical Education 1-2-3)

 International Table Tennis Federation - Home of Table Tennis (ittf.com)

 Handbook - International Table Tennis Federation (ittf.com)

 Guyana Table Tennis Association – Department of Public Information (dpi.gov.gy)

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PICTURES

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