2018 Australian Tennis Championships

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1 2018 Australian Tennis Championships In partnership with Sport Inclusion Australia and supported by The Lord s Taverners Australia Victorian Branch Sanctioned by Inas Albert Reserve & Melbourne Park Monday 22 Jan Sunday 28 January 2018 Sam Von Einem Men s Singles Champion 2017 Kelly Wren Women s Singles Champion

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Dates: Arrive: Monday 22 January 2018 Training: Tuesday 23 January 2018 Tournament: Wednesday 24 Saturday 27 January 2018 Depart: Sunday 28 January 2018 Official function: Thursday 25 January :15am Visas: Please check with Foreign Affairs in your home country and or the Australian Government website to ascertain whether you require a visa to enter Australia. Event Organiser: Tennis Australia (+61) W: E: jschuback@tennis.com.au Partner: Venue: Accommodation: Sport Inclusion Australia (+61) W: E: mail@sportinclusionaustralia.org.au Albert Park Reserve; corner Hannah St & St Kilda Rd, MELBOURNE Melbourne Park; Batman Ave, MELBOURNE St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel 562 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004 (+61) Format: Men & Women Singles one set, tiebreak at six games all. Men & Women Singles Finals best of three tiebreak sets. Third set a super tiebreak up to ten points. Men & Women Doubles one set, tiebreak at six games all. Men & Women Doubles Finals best of three tiebreak sets. Third set a super tiebreak up to ten points. Mixed Doubles one set, tiebreak at six games all. Mixed Doubles Finals best of three short sets to four games, tiebreak at four games all Third set a super tiebreak up to ten points. Court Surface: Prize Money: Hard/Plexicushion AUD $6,000 The prize money has been declared and will not vary if the Australian dollar appreciates or depreciates against other currencies Entry Fee: per player $1,550 AUD (Single) per staff $1,500 AUD (Single) $ 980 AUD (Twin Share) $950 AUD (Twin Share) $ 900 AUD (Triple Share) $850 AUD (Triple Share) Includes: Entry fee into the 2018 Australian Tennis Championships Six nights accommodation, including breakfast Lunch provided from 24 January Saturday 27 January Transport to and from airport, accommodation and tennis courts Tournament Cap/T-shirt Admission to the Welcome function Accreditation for players and support people only Additional Days $230 AUD/day/single (Accomm and Breakfast only) $140 AUD/day/twin share $120 AUD/day/triple share **Please note Evening meals and lunch on 22 nd and 23rd is not included

3 Tournament conditions The tournament will be conducted under the Rules of Tennis as approved by the rules and regulations of Tennis Australia The 2018 Australian Tennis Championships is sanctioned by Inas, (International Sports Federation for Para Athletes with an intellectual disability) Players are required to meet the eligibility criteria (Inas) to compete. Entries must be on an Official Entry Form and all entry fees must be paid and signed at the time of entry. No player shall be allowed to play in any event unless the entry fee has been paid. The Tournament Committee hereinafter referred to, as the Committee shall have the entire control and management of the Tournament. Play will commence punctually as notified each day. Whatever the state of the weather competitors must be on the grounds ready to play. If for any reason a match is not commenced at the time appointed, competitors must be ready to play immediately when called upon by the Referee. Any competitor being not ready or refusing to play 15 minutes from the time appointed, or when called upon by the Referee, may be disqualified from the event and the match awarded to their opponent if they are present and willing to play. Should either competitors or pairs be absent or refuse to play, either competitors or pairs may be disqualified from the event. Players must report to the tournament desk 15 minutes before scheduled match. No player should leave the tournament area without permission. The code of conduct as approved by Tennis Australia will be enforced during this tournament. By the way of entering this tournament, all players are bound by this code of conduct. The Committee reserves the right to cancel any event if the entry is deemed unsatisfactory or alter the type of match played. The Wilson Australian Open balls will be used throughout the event The use of ripple or bar soled shoes, or heels, or spikes is prohibited. Recognised tennis costume must be worn. Coloured tennis garments and footwear may be worn at the discretion of the Referee. Any player while competing in a match shall not wear articles such as sweatshirts, dress shirts, tee shirts and Bermuda shorts. Tracksuits may be worn during the course of the match, at the discretion of the Referee. Prominent advertising or lettering in any form on tennis dress is not permitted, however, a small company logo, or a motif, measuring not more than two square inches may be approved. All players must abide by the Prevention for Heat Illness guidelines attached. The tournament desk will notify players of the time of their first match. Match schedules for the following day will be available online or from Tournament control from 8:00pm. It is the responsibility of all players to find out their following match times. Matches will commence Wednesday 24 January Finals will be played at Melbourne Park on Saturday 28 January. Depending on the number of entries the draws will be played as round robin or a compass draw. For example, if there are 16 players there will be four groups of four players in a round robin. The winners of each group will progress to the semi-final and the winners from the semi-final will go to the final. Expression of Interest due to Sport Inclusion Australia by 10 November, Sport Inclusion Australia 4 Lowry Place, Benalla, Victoria 3672, Australia mail@sportinclusionaustralia.org.au

4 FORM 1 - Preliminary Entry Expression of Interest Deadlines Expression of Interest 10 November 2017 Form 1 10% Entry 1 December 2017 Form 2 Final Entry by Name & 90% payment 5 January 2018 Form 3-9 Country: Name of Federation: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: Name of Contact Person: Position of Contact Person: Preliminary Entry Form Expression of interest must be returned to Sport Inclusion Australia no later than 10 November, 2017 by

5 FORM 2 - First Finance Form ORGANISATION: Country: Finance: Country Code: Payment of 10% of the total entry fee amount should be transferred to the following bank account when first entry is sent to Sport Inclusion Australia; Bank: Address: WESTPAC Account Number: Account Name: Organisation: Organisation Address: SWIFT Code: 409 St Kilda Road MELBOURNE Victoria 3004 Australia Sport Inclusion Australia Projects Sport Inclusion Australia 4 Lowry Place BENALLA Victoria 3672, Australia WPACAU2S Player Costs Extra Nights 10% Deposit AUD$ Number Room Type Cost Sub Total Number Cost Sub Total TOTAL Single $1550 $ $230 $ $ $ Twin $980 $ $140 $ $ $ Triple $900 $ $120 $ $ $ Staff Costs Extra Nights 10% Deposit AUD$ Number Room Type Cost Sub Total Number Cost Sub Total TOTAL Single $1500 $ $230 $ $ $ Twin $950 $ $140 $ $ $ Triple $850 $ $120 $ $ $ TOTAL 10% Deposit Due $ AUD $ Please identify Dates for extra nights if applicable: Please return First Finance Form (Form 2) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 1 December 2017

6 FORM 3 - Final Finance Form ORGANISATION: Country: Country Code: Finance: Remaining payment of 90% of the total entry fee should be transferred to the following bank account when final entry is sent to Sport Inclusion Australia; Bank: Address: WESTPAC Account Number: Account Name: Organisation: Organisation Address: SWIFT Code: 409 St Kilda Road MELBOURNE Victoria 3004 Australia Sport Inclusion Australia Projects Sport Inclusion Australia 4 Lowry Place BENALLA Victoria 3672, Australia WPACAU2S Player Costs Extra Nights 90% Balance AUD$ Number Room Type Cost Sub Total Number Cost Sub Total TOTAL Single $1550 $ $230 $ $ $ Twin $980 $ $140 $ $ $ Triple $900 $ $120 $ $ $ Staff Costs Extra Nights 90% Balance AUD$ Number Room Type Cost Sub Total Number Cost Sub Total TOTAL Single $1500 $ $230 $ $ $ Twin $950 $ $140 $ $ $ Triple $850 $ $120 $ $ $ TOTAL 90% Balance Due $ AUD $ Please identify Dates for extra nights if applicable: Please return Final Finance Form (Form 3) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January 2018

7 FORM 4 - Delegation Form COUNTRY: Family Name Given Name Date of Birth Day/Month/Year Sex (F/M) Official Position Player Seedings *Official Position: Head of Delegation Manager Coach Medical personnel Athlete Escort Other Please return Delegation Form (Form 4) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January 2018

8 FORM 5 - Official Entry Form COUNTRY: Entry by NAME Number of Players Number of Staff Members Women: Open Men: Open Men Family Name Given Name INAS No. Singles Doubles Doubles Partner Women Family Name Given Name INAS No. Singles Doubles Doubles Partner Mixed Doubles Family Name Given Name Family Name Given Name Please return Official Entry Form (Form 5) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January 2018

9 FORM 6 - Player Profile Form Please complete the player profile data sheet and return with the Official Entry Form by 5 January 2018 Information provided will be used in the Official Program. Please attach passport size photograph Personal Details First Name: Surname: Date of Birth: Birth Place: City of Residence: Coach: 2017 Performances: Additional Information T Shirt Size (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) Hobbies: Favourite/Best Shot: What other sports do you enjoy playing: Age started playing tennis: Tennis player you most admire: Your ultimate tennis ambition: Please include action shot for championship program if available. Please return Player Profile Form (Form 6) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January 2018

10 FORM 7 - Team Official Profile Form Please complete the team official profile data sheet and return with the Official Entry Form by 5 January 2018 Information provided will be used in the Official Program. Please attach passport size photograph Personal Details First Name: Surname: Date of Birth: Birth Place: City of Residence: Additional Information T Shirt Size (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) Hobbies: Favourite/Best Shot: What other sports do you enjoy playing: Age started playing tennis: Tennis player you most admire: Your ultimate tennis ambition: Please return Team Official Profile Form (Form 7) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January 2018

11 FORM 8 - Arrival / Departure COUNTRY: Transport Arrival Air Date Time Flight No. Place of Arrival Arrival From Departure Air Date Time Flight No. Place of Departure Arrival From CEREMONY MATERIAL Please bring: 1 National Flag Please return Arrival/Departure Form (Form 8) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January mail@sportinclusionaustralia.org

12 FORM 9 - Accommodation Please complete the following; Name Preferred Room Partner Type of Room Required Special Requirements Meal requirements Lunch Meals Special Dietary Requirements: Bread (tick 1 box) Filling (tick 1 box) Muffin (tick 1 box) Juice (tick 1 box) White bread Wholemeal bread Rye bread Wrap Chicken, salad Ham, cheese, tomato Salad, beetroot, cheese Chicken, avocado, cheese, cos lettuce, mayo Ham, salad Banana muffin Choc chip muffin Blueberry muffin Orange juice Apple juice Pineapple juice Please return Accommodation Form (Form 9) to Sport Inclusion Australia by 5 January 2018