Posted by Jack Bassler on February 28, 1999 at 16:57:31:
I live in the retirement community of Leisure World, in Laguna
Hills, California. The table tennis fans here have been rcently
turned down for a new facility to house table tennis. We have some
available spaces otherwise that I think could be easily converted
for that use. We do hold tennis championships here but it would be
nice for them to have their own facility rather than using an
auditorium temporarily for those events. I would appreciate knowing
how much floor space (the space around the standard 5' x 9' table)
is needed for real championship play. For example, I know of a
space that exists that is approximately 72' x 93' and I would think
we could easily house 8 tables there. But I need verification. My
Architectural Graphic Standards doesn't go into anything beyond,
"standard" play. I would sincerely appreciate your help.