named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bob Brickell Giant Round Robin
Annual tournament honoring club legend Bob Brickell, established to create consistent USATT-sanctioned events in the region.
Classic League (Tuesday)
Longstanding weekly league held on Tuesdays with a $95 participation fee, featuring top players and a tradition of sportsmanship awards.
Junior Program
Program designed to develop young players through training, open play, and competition, with reduced membership rates for those under 21.
Monday League
Weekly competitive league open to all players, held during fall and spring seasons with a $50 participation fee per season.
Paulie Or 2-Man Team Tournament
Team-based competition introduced in 2020 to honor another club legend, fostering doubles play and camaraderie.
Summer League
Off-season league providing continued play and competition during summer months, with a $50 participation fee.
Wednesday League
Weekly league for players of varying skill levels, offered in fall and spring seasons with a $50 participation fee per season.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recreational Game Programming 5 activities
- Host open play sessions with structured accessProvides 7-day-a-week open play sessions with structured order-of-play systems (Call Winners, Open Play List, List A/B) and best-of-5 games to ensure consistent and fair access for all members.
- Operate Senior (Over 60) Doubles LeagueRuns a dedicated Senior Doubles League twice weekly with 4–20 teams, offered in 8-week sessions open to members and non-members via a registration fee.
- Operate a junior table tennis development programRuns a junior table tennis program that includes training and competitive tournament opportunities for young players.
- Operate seasonal table tennis leaguesHosts structured seasonal leagues including a Summer League (April–June) and Fall League, featuring up to 28 players organized into teams with alternating team and ladder formats, and seasonal registration capacity limits.
- Operate weekly table tennis leagues for adultsRuns multiple weekly team and ladder-based table tennis leagues for adults, including Monday, Wednesday, and Tuesday leagues with formats that rotate between team play and skill-level matched ladder play to accommodate varied skill levels.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 2 activities
- Host competitive table tennis tournamentsOrganizes and hosts sanctioned and open table tennis tournaments, including the Butterfly Spring and Winter Classics, with formats such as singles, doubles, round robin, and single elimination for players of all skill levels.
- Promote table tennis in the communityEngages in promoting table tennis through organized play, training, tournaments, and facility investment to support players from beginner to national and international competitive levels since the 1930s.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 2 activities
- Operate a dedicated table tennis facilityMaintains a table tennis facility at the Rochester Sports Garden with tournament-quality tables, US Open-grade flooring, and sport-specific lighting to support high-level play.
- Provide table tennis coaching and training programsOffers group training, private lessons, camps, and clinics for youth and adults developed and led by a USATT National Coach, available since October 2023.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host annual awards banquetOrganizes an annual banquet to recognize league players with sportsmanship awards and celebrate contributions to the club.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize lifetime contributions to table tennisBestows lifetime achievement awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and success of the club and the sport locally.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Enhance coaching leadership and regional play qualityHired a Director of Coaches to lead and improve the regional standard of table tennis instruction and competitive development.
- Submit match results for national player ratingsSubmits weekly match results from leagues and tournaments to Rating Central to support real-time tracking of player rankings.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
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Net assets$28K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +102.5%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Monroe Community College Government — Club location near Monroe Community College in Henrietta
- Paul Nielson Partner — League Director for the Senior (Over 60) Doubles League.
- RSG Partner — Partner facility where GVTTC operates, responsible for installing enhanced lighting and hosting club activities.
- Rating Central Partner — Partner organization for submitting match results and maintaining real-time player rankings.
- Rating Central Partner — Partner organization for tracking and publishing real-time player rankings.
- Rating Central Partner — Partner organization for tracking and publishing real-time table tennis player rankings.
- Rating Central Partner — Partner organization receiving weekly results for real-time player rankings.
- Rochester Sports Garden Partner — Partners with GVTTC for most match play activities.
- Rochester, NY Government — Location where the Genesee Valley Table Tennis Club operates and promotes table tennis.
- USA Table Tennis Partner — Collaborates with USA Table Tennis to host USATT-sanctioned tournaments requiring USATT membership and ratings.
- USA Table Tennis Partner — Recognized as a partner club by USA Table Tennis.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Balanced Competition for Inclusive Participationmethodology: balanced_team_competitionBy structuring teams and matches to balance skill levels, we enable sustained engagement and competitive equity, because players of all abilities experience fair and meaningful play.
- Community Engagement as Growth Enginemethodology: community-engaged sports developmentBy embedding table tennis in the local community through club-based programming, we grow participation sustainably, because local ownership and accessibility increase adoption and longevity.
- Skill-Based Progression to Drive Development and Retentionmethodology: skill-based_ladder_progressionBy matching players through ladder and rating systems and providing structured coaching pathways, we promote skill advancement and long-term retention, because players see measurable growth and have clear goals.