IV Jamaica International 2018

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1 IV Jamaica International 2018 Badminton Tournament March 1 4, 2018 Kingston, Jamaica International Series Prize Money US$ Sanctioned by Badminton World Federation & Badminton Pan Am Confederation (Event valid for world ranking) 2. National Organization Jamaica Badminton Association c/o The Jamaica Olympic Association 9 Cunningham Drive, Kingston 6 Jamaica. W.I. info@badmintonjamaica.org Tel Dates March 1 st to 4 th, Tournament Organization The Jamaica International Tournament Committee 2018 Tournament Committee Chairperson: Mrs. Terry Leyow-Walker Tel: Secretariat: Antonio Bell Tel. : jamaicainternational@badmintonjamaica.org Web: 5. Venue National Indoor Sport Centre Independence Park Limited Kingston 6.

2 6. Eligibility Tournament will be played in full accordance with the Laws of Badminton and competition regulations adopted by the BWF. Players should be eligible to play for BWF Member Associations. Documentation supporting the nationality of players is required. 7. Prize Money USD $ Prize distribution (USD $ ) Place MS WS MD WD XD 1st. $900 $900 $1200 $1200 $1200 2nd. $400 $400 $520 $520 $520 3rd.* $400 $400 $480 $480 $480 TOTAL $1.700 $1.700 $2.200 $2.200 $2.200 This amount will be divided by two 8. Medals Winners, Runners-up and Losing Semi-finalists 9. Events Men s Singles, Women s Singles, Men s Doubles, Women s Doubles, Mixed Doubles 10. Entry limits In singles: 32 in qualifying draw, 32 in main draw. 11. System Knock-out In doubles: 32 in qualifying draw, 32 in main draw. 12. Referee and Deputy Referee: Mr. Ian Counter (icounter@gmail.com) Deputy Referee: Trevor McCain

3 13. Schedule of Play Wednesday, Feb. 28 th : Technical Meeting at 14:00h Wednesday, Feb 28 th : Qualifying rounds at 15:00h Thursday, March 1 st : Main Draw at 10:00h Friday, March 2 nd : Main Draw at 10:00h Saturday, March 3 rd : Semi-Finals at 10:00h Sunday, March 4 th : Finals at 16:00h Final Schedule will be published following the draw. 14. Practice Schedule Send practice schedule requests to jamaicainternational@badmintonjamaica.org 15. Entry Fee US$ 100/player Entry fees are to be paid in cash before beginning of event If entry fees are not paid according to the regulations, the players concerned are not allowed to play. The member association that enters a player into a circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player. 16. Entries All entries must be made using the BWF online entry system Not later than Tuesday January 30 th, 2018 at 23:59h BWF HQ (GMT +08:00h) through the following link: =4DC8AE6C-3BE4-4CBD-98D4-EA3F6F6A9991 No late entries will be accepted. Players must have a BWF ID number. If necessary the MA can create the BWF ID through the online entry system. 17. Entry closing date Entries must be submitted no later than: TUESDAY January 30th, 2018, until 23:59 BWF HQ Time (GMT + 8:00) 18. M&Q World Ranking Report 19. M&Q Publish on BPAC website THURSDAY 1st, February FRIDAY 2nd, February

4 20. Ranking for Seeding Main Draw THURSDAY 8 th, February 21. Seeding FRIDAY 9 th, February 22. Draw Date TUESDAY 13 th, February 23. Withdrawal Date Withdrawal Without Penalty: SUNDAY 11 th February, until 23:59 hrs. BWF Headquarters Please ensure that the organizer is informed immediately when a player has to withdraw, clearly stating the reason for withdrawal. Attention: Any withdrawal after the Sunday immediately preceding the draw, for any reason whatsoever, renders the Member Association concerned liable to an amount of $ for the inconvenience caused by the withdrawal (as defined in BWF General Competition Regulations 24. Technical / Team Managers Meeting Date Feb. 28th, at 2:00pm. Venue TBA 25. Courts 4 Court Mats 26. Shuttles YONEX AS 27. Conditions The draw will be conducted under the BWF General Competition Regulations. 28. Visa Important for all players who need visas for Jamaica: Please request immediately from the Jamaica Badminton Association an official Invitation Letter and apply as soon as possible. ( jamaicainternational@badmintonjamaica.org) 29. Transportation The Jamaica Badminton Association will provide transportation from the airport (Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston) to the official hotels, and the venue, for registered players and team members staying at the official hotel(s). 30. Airport Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston

5 31. Accommodation The Official Hotels are: The Jamaica Pegasus and New Kingston Apartments at Donhead The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel (10 minutes from venue) Knutsford Blvd. Kingston 5. Single - $ Double - $ Buffet Breakfast included and all taxes See attached information for further details: New Kingston Apartments at Donhead (10 minutes from venue) (View online using name) 8a Donhead Avenue Kingston 6 1 Bedroom $90 per night 2 Bedroom $100 per night 2 Bedroom with maximum 4 persons $120 per night Full Kitchen and Common Area laundry A/C, cable, wi-fi, 24 hour security Contact: 1 (876) for reservations 32. Uniforms According to BPAC regulations for all tournaments, the player s name and country on the back of the shirts, is mandatory. ( BWF GCR, referring player s clothing, designs, advertising and lettering) 33. Medical Service Medical support (doctor and physiotherapist) will be available at the venue. 34. Medical Insurance To be arranged individually by participants For any further information please contact the General Secretary, antonio.bell@badmintonjamaica.org or info@badmintonjamaica.org or We look forward to your participation End Prospectus