Staff Report

ROCKFORD — Rockford will the site of the 2019 International Table Tennis Federation North American Olympic Table Tennis Trials, officials announced Friday.

The trials will start at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

The 2019 North American Olympic Table Tennis Trials will feature men’s and women’s teams representing Team USA and Team Canada. Teams consist of three players (one reserve per team) and will play best three of five matches. The winners will qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.