Naperville table tennis tourney expects to attract more than 100

Party of two? Your table is ready.

But instead of linens and salt and pepper shakers, it's set with painted lines and a net.

Hope you brought your paddle.

It's time for the annual Naperville Park District Table Tennis Tournament, which runs most of the day Saturday, Feb. 6, in the gymnasium at River Woods Elementary School, 2607 River Woods Drive, Naperville.

The event is co-sponsored by the Naperville Table Tennis Club.

Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and adults square off starting at 10 a.m.

Youth through age 18 register at 11:30 a.m. and take to the tables at noon.

Participants bring their own paddle to the single-elimination tournament that draws more than 100 people annually, Naperville parks program manager Jeanne Maher said.

Most people approach the tournament all in good fun, but a handful of more serious club table tennis players really play to win, she said.

"In general it's recreational in nature, minus a handful of ages," Maher said.

The top two winners in each age group receive a plaque.

"It's a one-day event that's easy enough to sign up for on the site at the last minute if they decide to do something like this," Maher said.

You can register to play in advance for $8 or pay $10 the day of the tournament. For details, call (630) 848-5000 or visit napervilleparks.org.

<p class="factboxtext12col"><b>If you go</b></p>

<p class="factboxtext12col"><b>What:</b> Naperville Park District Table Tennis Tournament</p>

<p class="factboxtext12col"><b>When:</b> 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6</p>

<p class="factboxtext12col"><b>Where:</b> River Woods Elementary School gymnasium, 2607 River Woods Drive, Naperville</p>

<p class="factboxtext12col"><b>Cost: </b>$8 in advance, $10 at the event</p>

<p class="factboxtext12col"><b>Info:</b> (630) 848-5000 or <a href="http://napervilleparks.org" target="new">napervilleparks.org</a></p>