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Track Your Table Tennis Journey: Austin Table Tennis Club Joins the New USATT Membership Passport Program!
By David Yeakle
USA Table Tennis has officially launched the brand-new USATT Membership Passport Program, and Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is thrilled to announce that we are an official participating club! Whether you are a seasoned tournament veteran or a casual player, this program is an exciting new way to engage with the sport.
Think of this program as a physical, keepsake logbook of your life in table tennis. It is designed to celebrate dedication to the sport, track competitive journeys, and connect players with the broader ping-pong community across the country.
Here is everything you need to know about how the program works and how to get your passport stamped right here in Austin.
Earn Stamps at ATTC Tournaments and Leagues
The next time you head out to play, don't forget to pack your passport alongside your paddle! As a participating club, ATTC's authorized administrators are ready to validate your participation. We can officially stamp your passport when you:
Compete in any of our USATT-sanctioned tournaments
Participate in our regular USATT League sessions
Every stamp collected is a badge of honor documenting hard work, matches played, and milestones achieved on the table.
Welcoming Out-of-State Players: The "State Challenge"
One of the coolest features of the new passport program is the State Challenge. This initiative rewards players who travel and compete across the country, with the ultimate prize being a USATT Lifetime Membership for collecting stamps in 30 different states!
If you are an out-of-state player traveling to Texas for an ATTC-sanctioned tournament, make sure to stop by the desk. We can officially stamp the "State Challenge" section of your passport to show you conquered the competition here in the Lone Star State! We love welcoming visitors and helping traveling players check Texas off their list.
Rack Up Points for Free Merchandise and Tournament Entries
The best part about the USATT Membership Passport Program is that it is 100% free for active USATT members.
Passports are valid for 3 years from the date of sign-up, giving players plenty of time to build a legacy. As you play in leagues and tournaments, you will accumulate Passport Points. These points can be redeemed for great rewards, including:
Exclusive USATT merchandise and apparel
Discounts on gear
Free entries into premier national tournaments like the US Nationals or the US Open!
How to Get Started
According to official USATT guidelines, players cannot just walk up and grab a blank passport from a club. To begin the process, you must request a passport through your USATT member profile.
Here is how the distribution workflow operates:
Apply Online: Log into your USATT account (via usatt.Justgo.com) and submit the passport application for USATT staff to review and approve. Go to "My Profile," find the "Credentials" section, select the "USATT Membership Passport Application," and submit.
Distribution: Once the application is approved, players can receive their physical booklet at major USATT Events, at a sanctioned tournament or league they participate in, or through their home club.
Note for Local ATTC Members: ATTC can hand physical passport booklets directly to our members at the club. However, the online application on JustGo must be completed first.
For a full breakdown of the point tiers, rules, and prize levels, be sure to check out the official USATT Membership Passport Program FAQ.
Grab your paddle, apply for your passport online, and let's start filling up those pages!
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