`1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2 LIMASSOL OPEN 2016

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2 1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / 2 ος ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ We love this game and nobody will take it from us! Bowling S.O.F.T. (Singles Open Friendship Tournament) is a series of tournaments organized from bowlers for bowlers. There is no big secret here: Bowling is the game we love and we do our part in promoting the sport, in a time where a general decline in the interest for bowling is more than obvious. In a period where financial hardship is hitting all aspects of life, bowling, being not cheap to practise, has probably sustained the biggest losses compared to other sports. We see bowling Centers closing down every day, we see less and less help from sponsors and the state, there is no promotion in the local media; the only real hope for the sport is amongst the bowlers themselves. In a time when the bowling open tournaments have totally vanished from Cyprus, we have decided to listen to the call of the local bowlers and jump in, offering them the chance to compete again and live the thrills such tournaments can offer. We have already successfully held 2 events and the time have come to call up bowlers from across the borders. The success and continuing of S.O.F.T. depends totally on you - the bowlers. We hope our events will be embraced by you! Give us the strength and boost we need to make S.O.F.T. an institution for years to come. We believe in the excellent preparation and flawless organization of our tournaments. There is no compromise with mediocrity; we constantly seek for improvement and modernisation of our ideas and methods. We do this on a daily basis and we are committed to it. We need you to help us so Bowlers unite and join the effort! Apparently, more people can practise horse jumping so it s only right that bowling is not at the Olympics! Page 2

3 1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / 2 ος ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ Cyprus tucked away in the top right hand corner of the Mediterranean, is so close to Europe, Asia and Africa that it rightly, claims to be a stepping stone to three continents. An island whose rich dramatic history can be traced back over nine thousand years; an island so coveted over the centuries that it has been invaded and claimed by a fascinating mixture of civilizations from near and far all of which have left their culture and shaped its character. An island whose archaeology stems from the Neolithic Age, the Ancient Greeks and the Roman period; where churches and monasteries still stand from Byzantine times; castles and palaces from the days of Crusaders and Frankish Lusignans and splendid city walls from Venetian days. An island chosen by the mythical gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece who indulged themselves here in sport pleasure and tragedy; where Aphrodite goddess of love and beauty, emerged from the Paphos foam to become a famous cult figure - centre of attraction for the first visitors who flocked to the island to worship her. With such a historic and legendary background it is hardly surprising that Cyprus has developed a character that is quite unique. It is blessed with beauty, natural beauty that ranges from golden beaches. The Great Goddess of Cyprus may still be present all over "the Sweet Land of Cyprus" where love so easily springs up among the beauty of the landscape, the mildness of the climate and the charm of its people. The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus stretches 150 miles (240 km) from the west coast to its easternmost tip and 60 miles (96 km) from north to south. Two imposing mountain ranges act as a dramatic backcloth to the sweeping central Mesaoria plain. There are six major towns Nicosia, the capital situated inland in the middle of the Mesaoria plain, and the 5 coastal towns of Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Kyrenia and Famagusta. The latter two, in the north and east respectively, have been under Turkish occupation since Cyprus's landscape is one of infinite contrasts, from its fertile central plain to the cool vineclad foothills; the majesty of the cedar valley in which wild indigenous mouflon roam; mile after mile of sandy shores with secluded beaches to seek out, and hundreds of villages to explore each with its own tradition and charm. The climate of Cyprus never fails to delight her visitors, and every season has a charm and beauty of its own. Page 3

4 1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / 2 ος ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ The south coast town of Limassol is the island's largest seaside resort. Limassol was built between two ancient cities, Amathus and Kourion, and during Byzantine rule it was known as Neapolis (new town). Limassol's historical centre is located around its medieval Limassol Castle and the Old Port. Acting as a magnificent backdrop to the city that spreads for ten miles along the coast are the Troodos Mountains, in whose fertile foothills most of the country's grapes are grown. Since the middle Ages when the Crusaders held Cyprus under Richard the Lionheart, Limassol has been known to traders for its wine and sugar cane. Now, this second largest city of Cyprus, with a population of is the centre of its winemaking industry, and an important commercial and tourist centre. The town's carefree holiday atmosphere, with wide seafront promenade and bustling little shopping streets, is matched by the gaiety and lively character of its people. With its funloving reputation and the best nightlife on the island it is fitting that only Limassol stages some of the Island s best-known festivals: the annual Wine Festival, when the various wineries offer free samples of their products for ten days: the ten day pre-lenten Carnival with masquerade parties balls and grand parades, the Limassol Festival in summer and the ancient Drama Festival at Kourion. The Port of Limassol is one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean transit trade and the largest port in Cyprus. It has also become one of the most important tourism, trade, and service-providing centres in the area. Limassol is renowned for its extensive cultural traditions, and is home to the Cyprus University of Technology. A wide spectrum of activities and a number of museums and archaeological sites are available to the interested visitor. Consequently, Limassol attracts a wide range of tourists mostly during an extended summer season to be accommodated in a wide range of hotels and apartments. A large marina lies near the old town, 500 meters from the Limassol medieval castle. Page 4

5 Singles Open Friendship Tournaments GENERAL DESCRIPTION Singles Open Bowling Tournament OPEN FOR ALL Bowlers TOURNAMENT INFORMATION ORGANISER Bowling S.O.F.T. Organizing Committee & GALACTICA Bowling Center TOURNAMENT NAME LIMASSOL OPEN 2016 (1st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2) VENUE CITY GALACTICA Bowling Center Limassol, Cyprus STARTS 1 st DAY Sunday 31 st January 2016 ENDS 8 th DAY Sunday 7 th February 2016 TOURNAMENT DETAILS CATEGORY EVENT PARTICIPATION FEES OPEN for ALL Bowlers Singles Competition in Categories: General, B Bowlers, Women and Seniors Entry Fee: 80 (Entry includes x2 Squads of 5 Games each) For bookings prior to 17th, January 2016 the Entry Fee is 70. Any Re-Entry Fee for Squads on Sunday 31/1 until Thursday 4/2 will be: 25 1 st Re-Entry Fee for Squads on Friday 5/2 and Saturday 6/2 will be: 40 2 nd or more Re-Entry Fee for Squads on Friday 5/2 and Saturday 6/2 will be: 30 (Provided that at least 1 Re-Entry of 40 or a Package A or B was purchased) Each Re-Entry includes x1 Squad of 5 Games. Κόστος Turbo: 10 / Desperado: 25 PACKAGE Α Entry + 1 Any Day Re-Entry: 110 (for bookings after the 17 th of January 2016) PACKAGE B Entry + 1 Any Day Re-Entry: 100 (for bookings prior to 17 th of January 2016) PACKAGE C 2 Re-Entries for Friday 5/2 & Saturday 6/2: 60 Any Bowler who has played at least 2 Re-Entries from Sunday 31/1 to Thursday 5/2, can buy additional Re-Entries for Friday 5/2 and Saturday 6/2 for 30 each, if there are available spots. Any Bowler who has purchased Package A or B will be charged 30 for any additional Re-Entry on Friday 5/2 and Saturday 6/2. Page 5

6 INFORMATIONS FOR TOURNAMENT ORGANISING AND FORMAT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR TOURNAMENT MANAGER ADDRESS PHONE No. / FAX No. MOBILE / RESERVATIONS WEBSITES Dinos Sofocleous Yiannis Hadjicharalambous 53, Arch.Makarios Str., Mesa Yitonia Road, 4003 Limassol, Cyprus (Galactica Bowling) / (Galactica Bowling) (Dinos Sofocleous) bowlingsoftcy@outlook.com Tournament: / Galactica: No of LANES LANES OIL PATTERN ACCOMMODATION Tournament Hotel Info Rates for the tournament Booking Details TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES Locally (in Cyprus) 24 (24 Available for the Tournament) To be announced soon AJAX Hotel Limassol ADDRESS: Georgiou Neophytou & D. Nicolaou Street, 3311 Limassol, Cyprus Tel: / Fax: reservations@ajaxhotel.com / Website: Single Room: 55 Double Room: 60 Triple Room: 74 / Room per night The rates are on Bed & Breakfast basis. Contact the hotel by phone or . Upon contacting them, please state that you are booking for the bowling tournament Limassol Open 2016 to get the special rates. The hotel is paid directly by you. Follow their instructions of the hotel regarding payment settlement. Transportation Package Fee 60. We will provide transportation from the Airport to the Hotel and vice versa. We will also provide transportation from the Hotel to the Bowling Center and vice versa, according to Squads schedule. Page 6

7 GENERAL RULES / DETAILS `1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2 GENERAL: The bowlers are divided in 2 categories, A & B - according to the published list (Local Bowlers only). All bowlers from overseas are placed in the A Category. Women are placed in the same Categories. Women and Youth under 18y.o. have 8 pins handicap per game. All bowlers participate in the General Category. There is no special competition for the A Category. B Bowlers are participating in the B Bowlers competition parallel to the main event. All B Bowlers qualified directly through the main event are excluded from the B Bowlers special qualification criteria or special non-qualified money awards. Maximum Scratch Game for Women and U18 is 292. Youth Under 18 are considered all who were born after 30/06/1997. Senior Bowlers are considered all who were born prior to 01/07/1966. LANE CHANGING: After the 1 st and then the 3 rd game, those bowlers who are placed on ODD lane numbers move two (2) lanes to the left and those who are placed on EVEN lane numbers move two (2) lanes to the right. WARM UP: Qualification Round: Eight (8) to Ten (10) minutes, depending on Squad s size. Step 2: Eight (8) min. / Step 3: Eight (8) min. / Step 4: Ten (10) min. / Step 5: Eight (8) min. MINIMUM SQUAD SIZE: No Pacers will be used in case of not equal number of bowlers on each pair of lanes. The minimum number of bowlers on a pair of lanes is three (3) and the maximum is five (5). The minimum number of bowlers in any Squad is six (6). RE-ENTRY: Each bowler can play unlimited Re-entry Sessions of 5 games each. Someone can replace both Entry Sessions, if the Re-entry Sessions are both of higher scores. TURBO: It applies on any game of the declared squad. DESPERADO: This session will be played after the very last squad of the Qualification/Preliminary Round. The lanes will not be dressed. There is no participants limit. Any lane in the bowling center might be used if needed. The lane assignments will be made by draw. Page 7

8 TOURNAMENT FORMAT / DESCRIPTION `1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2 Step 1 / QUALIFICATION (PRELIMINARY) ROUND (31/1/2016-6/2/2016): Each bowler has to play in at least two (2) squads of five (5) games each. The total pinfall of the two best squads of each bowler will be taken into consideration. In total 34 bowlers will qualify to the finals and earn cash awards according to their final rank. Qualification in the finals is achieved as follows: (1) 26 bowlers qualify directly according to their total pinfall in the preliminary round. - The first (1 st ) bowler qualifies directly to Step 5 / Final Step. - From 2 nd to 4 th position (3 bowlers) will qualify to Step 4. - From 5 th to 10 th position (6 bowlers) will qualify to Step 3. - Από την 11 th to 26 th position (16 bowlers) will qualify to Step 2. (2) The two (2) non-qualified bowlers, with the top two (2) Highest Re-ENTRY scores (5 games Session) will qualify and placed on spots 27 & 28, of Step 2. (Only one Session of 5 games is needed, NOT TWO). Then Each bowler is eligible to declare unlimited Re-Entries. (3) Two (2) non-qualified bowlers, by any of the above criteria, with the two (2) Highest TURBO games will qualify and placed on spots 29 & 30 of Step 2. Then Each bowler is eligible to declare unlimited Re-Entries. (4) Two (2) non-qualified bowlers, by any of the above criteria, with the two (2) Highest DESPERADO games will qualify and placed on spots 31 & 32 of Step 2. Then (5) Two (2) non-qualified, by any of the above criteria, B bowlers (locals) will be placed on spots 33 & 34 of Step 2, according to their total pinfall. FINAL STEPS (7/2/2016): All pins are set to zero (0). After each step, all pins are again set to zero. (STEP 2): Twenty-four (24) qualified bowlers who were placed in positions as described in details further up (Paragraph: Step 1 / Preliminary Round), will participate in Step 2. The bowlers will be placed in six (6) groups as follows: TABLE A (There will be no lane changing) GROUPS A B C D F G LANES QR -RANK QR -RANK QR -RANK QR -RANK Page 8

9 STEP 2a: Twenty four (24) bowlers in six (6) groups play three (3) games and collect pins. In each group, the two last bowlers in total pinfall are eliminated and are ranked to positions 23 rd 34 th of the tournament according to their total pinfall in Step 2. STEP 2b: (Pins from Step 2a are carried forward.) The remaining two (2) players in each group will play an additional game. The bowlers with the biggest total pinfall in each group will qualify to the next Step (Step 3). The eliminated players are ranked to positions 17 th 22 nd of the tournament according to their total pinfall in Step 2. (STEP 3): The six (6) bowlers qualified directly from Step 1 (Preliminary Round) and the six (6) bowlers who qualified from Step 2 will be placed in three (3) groups according to their rank in the Preliminary Round and Step 2 as follows: TABLE B (There will be no lane changing) GROUPS A B C LANES QR -RANK QR -RANK RANK S2 WIN - A WIN - B WIN - C RANK S2 WIN - F WIN - E WIN - D The twelve (12) bowlers will play in one (1) round of three (3) Round Robin Matches within their group and collect points for winning and score achievements. TABLE C (There will be no lane changing) 1 st Match 2 nd Match 3 rd Match MATCHES SCHEDULE A-3 B-3 C Qual.5 Vs Qual.10 Qual.6 Vs Qual.9 Qual.7 Vs Qual.8 Win A2 Vs Win F2 Win Β2 Vs Win E2 Win C2 Vs Win D2 Qual.5 Vs Win A2 Qual.6 Vs Win B2 Qual.7 Vs Win C2 Qual.10 Vs Win F2 Qual.9 Vs Win E2 Qual.8 Vs Win D2 Qual.5 Vs Win F2 Qual.6 Vs Win E2 Qual.7 Vs Win D2 Win A2 Vs Qual.10 Win B2 Vs Qual.9 Win C2 Vs Qual.8 Qual : Qualification Positions from Qualification/Preliminary Round. Win A2-F2 : Winners of Groups in Step 2. TABLE D Round Robin Points Details Points WIN 3 Score Over Score Over Score Over Maximum TOTAL 6 Page 9

10 The winner of each group will qualify to the next step (Step 4). The eliminated players are ranked to positions 8 th 16 th of the tournament according to their final position in their group and second criteria the total pinfall in Step 3. (Each match is of one (1) game.) (STEP 4): All six (6) participants will play one ranking game on the same pair of lanes. The bowlers qualified directly to this step from the Preliminary Round, have the right to choose if they want to be placed on the right or left lane of the pair. The places are completed as follows: TABLE E RANKING GAME th Q.R. or Win C-3 4 th Q.R. or Win C-3 3 rd Q.R. or Win B-3 3 rd Q.R. or Win B-3 2 nd Q.R. or Win A-3 2 nd Q.R. or Win A-3 Q.R. : Qualification Round. Win A3-B3-C3 : Winners of Groups in Step 3. Then they are listed according to their pin count and paired as follows: TABLE F : Knock Out Matches Winner Ph-4a Winner Ph-4b Winner Ph-4c Each pair of players plays a best of three (3) games Knock-out match. The winners qualify to Step 5. The defeated bowlers are eliminated and ranked to positions 5 th 7 th of the tournament according to their score in the ranking game of Step 4. (FINAL STEP / STEP 5): All players are playing on the same pair of lanes. The four (4) bowlers participating in Step 5 will play in two (2) Rounds with the Round Robin system. First round will take place on lanes 17 (Qual 1 & Win Ph4B) -18 (Win Ph4A & Win Ph4C) and second round on After completing the two rounds of Round-Robin the winner of this procedure will be the Champion of LIMASSOL OPEN 2016 (1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2). The rest of the bowlers will be ranked to positions 2 nd 4 th of the tournament according to their position in Step 5. TABLE G Round Robin Points Details Points Win 3 Score Over Score Over Score Over MAXIMUM TOTAL 6 1 st Match 2 nd Match 3 rd Match MATCHES SCHEDULE Round 1 Round Qual.1 Vs Win Ph-4a Win Ph-4b Vs Win Ph-4c Qual.1 Vs Win Ph-4b Win Ph-4a Vs Win Ph-4c Qual.1 Vs Win Ph-4c Win Ph-4a Vs Win Ph-4b Win Ph-4a Vs Qual.1 Win Ph-4c Vs Win Ph-4b Win Ph-4b Vs Qual.1 Win Ph-4c Vs Win Ph-4a Win Ph-4c Vs Qual.1 Win Ph-4b Vs Win Ph-4a Qual 1 : Winner of Qualification Round / Win Ph-4a-b-c : Winners of Matches a-b-c in Step 4. Page 10

11 TIE & DRAW RULES `1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2 Qualification (Preliminary) Round (Step 1): In case of a tie in the qualification round list, the player with the highest game in any of all his/hers squads is placed higher. If the tie cannot be solved, then the highest squad is taken in consideration. If the tie still stands, it's solved by the highest game of the highest squad, then by the second highest etc. Re-Entries: In the Re-Entry scores list, where ever there is a tie, it is solved by the highest last game of the squad in account, then by the second highest etc. Step 2: In case of a tie in the group standings, the highest last game, then the second last game etc., is taken in consideration. Step 3 & 5: In case of a draw in a game, such is solved by Roll Off (1 shot). In case of a tie in the group standings, winning over the opponent is been taken in consideration. If the tie still stands the criterion is the total pinfall in the game between the tied players (S5). If the tie still stands, the total pin count of all games solves the tie. Step 4: In the ranking game, a tie is solved by the player's ranking in the qualification round. In the knock out games, a draw is solved by Roll Off (1 shot). Turbo & Desperado: If tied, the player with the highest pin count in the qualification round table is placed higher. RESULTS PUBLICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS For better understanding, the ranking in the qualification round is calculated by AVERAGE. Next to the AVERAGES list, there will also be the QUALIFICATION list, according to at the time available criteria. Additionally, there will be lists for the Turbos, Re-Entries etc. All lists shall be published only after the minimum required bowlers for such publication, have played. POINT SYSTEM for 2 nd STOP of 1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour At tournament's end, all participants are been credited points, according to their final Tournament Rank, according to the Tour's Proclamation and table at the end. TABLE H 2 nd STOP 1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour POSITION POINTS POSITION POINTS Page 11

12 AWARDS: `1 st Bowling S.O.F.T. Tour / STOP 2 There will be given in total forty-four (44) money awards. Thirty four (34), bowlers are been awarded according to their final rank, as per table. Six (6) non-qualified B Bowlers (local) are also been awarded cash prizes, as per table, according to their rank in the qualification round. Two (2) non-qualified Senior Bowlers, also not qualified as B-Bowlers, are also been awarded cash prizes, according to their rank in the qualification round. The Bowler scoring the highest Re-Entry Session is also been awarded. The Bowler with the Qualification Round HIGH GAME, is also been awarded. In case of tie, the player who will be higher in the qualification round is receiving the award (NOT according to the final rank of the tournament). AWARDS TABLE ROUND POSITION AWARD TOTAL STEP 5 1 st STEP 5 2 nd STEP 5 3 rd STEP 5 4 th STEP 4 5 th -7 th STEP 3 8 th -16 th STEP 2b 17 th -22 nd STEP 2a 23 rd -34 th Non-Qualified B Bowlers (x6) Non-Qualified Senior (x2) Qualification Round High Game Qualification Round High Re-Entry TOTALS 44 awards TOTAL AWARDS SPECIAL AWARDS: (1) TOP local Bowler: One Entry for the MALTA OPEN Offered by EDEN Super Bowl, Saint Julian s, Malta. (2) TOP B Bowler: 200 Voucher for a Luxury Tour. Offered by PANLEON Travel & Tours, Limassol, Cyprus. (3) Perfect Game (300 pins Scratch): 1 Bowling Ball of 150 value. Offered by GALACTICA Pro Shop. (In case of tie, the player higher in the Qual. Round gets the award). Before and during the tournament, more special awards for other achievements may also be issued. Page 12

13 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Preliminary Round (Step 1) SUNDAY 31/01/2016 Squad 01-10:00 Squad 02-12:30 Squad 03-15:00 MONDAY 01/02/2016 Squad 04-17:30 Squad 05-20:00 TUESDAY 02/02/2016 Squad 06-17:30 Squad 07-20:00 WEDNESDAY 03/02/2016 Squad 08-17:30 Squad 09-20:00 Preliminary Round (Step 1) THURSDAY 04/02/2016 Squad 10-12:30 Squad 11-15:00 Squad 12-17:30 Squad 13-20:00 FRIDAY 05/02/2016 Squad 14-10:00 Squad 15-12:30 Squad 16-15:00 Squad 17-17:30 Squad 18-20:00 SATURDAY 06/02/2016 Squad 19-09:00 Squad 20-11:30 Squad 21-14:00 Squad 22-16:30 Squad 23-19:00 Desperado will take place right after the completion of last Squad FINAL Round (Steps 2-5) SUNDAY 07/02/2016 BOWLERS ATTENDANCE 8:30 (Step 2) 09:00-10:30 (Step 3) 11:00-12:00 (Step 4) 13:00-14:30 (Final Step/Step 5) 15:00-17:00 * The organizers have the right to add more Squads, cancel existing Squads or even to change the starting time of certain Squads if this is considered as necessary. * The organizers also have the right of modification, addition or abstraction of any rule, if this is considered necessary. * In case of a dispute, the Tournament Manager s decision is final. Page 13