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28 January 2011 To: Member Associations North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand It is with pleasure that we invite

Event. Entries close on Tuesday 8 March 2011 Please find below the entry details and event information.

1 28 January 2011 To: Member Associations North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand It is with pleasure that we invite your players to participate in the Li-Ning New Zealand International Challenge 2011 to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 30 March 3 April Qualifying matches will be played on Wednesday 30 March at Badminton North Harbour This tournament is a BWF Level 4 sanctioned Event. Entries close on Tuesday 8 March 2011 Please find below the entry details and event information. Should you require any additional information or assistance, please contact the Event Director, Julie Carrel julie@badminton.org.nz Badminton New Zealand looks forward to hosting your players in Auckland, New Zealand. Yours faithfully Nicki Martin Chief Executive

2 Official Invitation 30 March 3 April 2011 at the North Shore Events Centre Silverfield Lane, Wairau Valley, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand Entries Close Tuesday 8 March 2011

National Association and Badminton New Zealand Event Organiser: PO Box 26 599, Epsom Auckland 1344, New Zealand Tel: +64 9 6237652 Email: office@badminton.org.

nz Referee: Event Director: Event website: Sanctioned by: Venues: Lynne Nixey (NZL) Julie Carrel Ph: +64 21 760327 Email: julie@badminton.org.

3 National Association and Badminton New Zealand Event Organiser: PO Box , Epsom Auckland 1344, New Zealand Tel: office@badminton.org.nz Website: Referee: Event Director: Event website: Sanctioned by: Venues: Lynne Nixey (NZL) Julie Carrel Ph: julie@badminton.org.nz Badminton Oceania and Badminton World Federation (BWF) A BWF Level 4 International Challenge Tournament Training venue and Qualifying Rounds: Badminton North Harbour Centre, Bond Crescent, Forrest Hill, North Shore (5 minutes drive from the North Shore Events Centre) Entries close: Tuesday 8 th March 2011 Championship Events: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Wairau Valley, North Shore, Auckland. Entries: New Zealand Players ONLY can enter on-line. Entries can be made on-line through New Zealand Players must be a member of an affiliated association of Badminton New Zealand. International entries must be made through the player s National Association on the correct form. Visas: Send Entries to: If a visa is required, please complete the attached visa request form and to julie@badminton.org.nz Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to for the visa/s to be processed julie@badminton.org.nz All entries will be acknowledged when received, no acknowledgement = entry not received Entry Fees: International Players no entry fee payable New Zealand Players Only are to pay entry fees 1 event = $50, 2 events = $75, 3 events = $95 The entry fee must be paid at the time of entry for the entry to be accepted

4 Transport: International players please complete the transport request form, attached and to no later than 23 rd March Please note that airport transfers cannot be guaranteed if notification is not provided by this date The closest airport is Auckland International Airport Transport will only be provided to players and officials staying at the official Hotel The President Hotel, to the North Shore Events Centre and Badminton North Harbour for all sessions of play Official Accommodation: Meeting Times: The President Hotel, Victoria Street West, Auckland City See attached information for the tournament rates Players/Officials to book directly with the hotel and are responsible for all costs Reservations are subject to room availability It is recommended reservations are made as early as possible but no later than 20 th March 2011 The Managers meeting will be held at the President Hotel on Tuesday 29 March, 6pm The Technical Officials meeting will be held at the President Hotel on Tuesday 29 March, 7.30pm Hours of Play: The approximate starting times for the Li-Ning New Zealand International are: Wednesday 30 March Qualifying Rounds 10am Thursday 31 March Championship rounds 3pm Friday 1 April All events 10am Saturday 2 April Quarter-finals 10am Semi-finals 6pm Sunday 3 April Finals 11am Note the above schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Referee A match schedule will be available by Sunday 27 March, this will be published on Events: Events Entries Main Draw Qualifiers Men s Singles 32 8 Women s Singles 32 8 Men s Doubles 32 4 Women s Doubles 32 4 Mixed Doubles 32 4 The tournament will be played as per the BWF Competition Regulations and the Oceania Circuit Regulations: and

5 Prize-money: US$15,000 The distribution of prize-money is as follows: Winner Runner-up Semi-finalist Quarter-finalist Mens Singles $1,350 $675 $225 $131 Women s Singles $1,350 $675 $225 $131 Men s Doubles $1,350 $675 $262 $112 Women s Doubles $1,350 $675 $262 $112 Mixed Doubles $1,350 $675 $262 $112 All amounts are US$, prize-money will be paid in local currency calculated as at Friday 1 April Amounts are per pair Seedings and Draws: Entries Close 8 March World Ranking date for M & Q 10 March M & Q 14 March World Ranking date for Seeding 17 March Last Date for Withdrawal without penalty 20 March Draw Date 22 March Training Courts: Training courts will be available as from Tuesday 29 March at Badminton North Harbour. Bookings can be made on the attached form Training courts will be available as from Thursday 31 March 10am at the North Shore Events Centre. A timetable will be released by the Event Organisers to ensure all players receive equal time on the match courts

6 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Players entering must be registered members of a body affiliated with the BWF and must be in good standing with their Member Association. All players submitting entries for the tournament will be deemed to have read and accepted the conditions under which the tournament is to be conducted. Competitors play at their own risk. Rules and Regulations 1. The tournament will be conducted in accordance with the Laws of Badminton adopted by the Badminton World Federation and in accordance with the Oceania Circuit Regulations 2. Any entry received which is not appropriately authorised by an entrant s national organisation will not be accepted 3. BWF regulations will apply in relation to withdrawals from the tournament 4. It is MANDATORY for the Player name and Country to be on the back of the shirt. Lettering on Player s clothing must conform to the Oceania Circuit Regulations 5. Li-Ning 300+ Shuttlecocks will be used 6. Seedings and Draw a. Badminton Oceania will oversee the draw in accordance with the Competition Rules of the BWF b. The draw will be done on 22 March 2011 and will use the BWF world rankings from 17 March 2011 as the seedings c. BWF regulations will apply in relation to withdrawals from the tournament d. Notification of withdrawal(s) with reason must be given immediately to Badminton New Zealand by fax or and must be supported by a medical certificate. The organisers may require documentary evidence to support withdrawals for any other reason. If withdrawal arises after players have arrived at the venue, notification of withdrawal accompanied by supporting documentation must be made IN PERSON to the Referee. 7. In accordance with CGR Any withdrawal after the Sunday immediately preceding the draw for any reason whatsoever, renders the Member Association concerned liable to an amount of US$150 per player/pair for level 4 BWF sanctioned tournaments to the organisers, Continental Confederation and BWF, for the inconvenience caused by the withdrawal. 8. Anti-doping regulations a. The BWF Anti-Doping Regulations apply at this BWF sanctioned event. Players competing in this tournament are subject to in competition drug testing under BWF Anti-Doping Regulations, Badminton New Zealand Drug Policy and the regulations and provisions of the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency b. Players are reminded that it is their obligation to submit completed Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) application forms to the BWF through their National Association to get approval to use prescribed medications containing prohibited substance. In the first instance, contact your Member Association. Players are required to apply for TUE approval at least 21 days before the start of this international event. The BWF Anti-Doping Regulations and TUE Forms can be found at: 9. General Information a. Each player will be given two tournament shuttles free of charge if requested for training b. Entry fees are non-refundable after the close of entries on 8 March 2011, except when supported by a medical certificate, refunds will incur a $10 administration charge c. Prize money will be paid in New Zealand dollars at the conclusion of the tournament in accordance with the prize money schedule as outlined in the Oceania Circuit Regulations. All prize money is subject to New Zealand Resident With-holding tax for amounts over $500 d. By entering this event, the player hereby agrees and acknowledges that other players, coaches, managers, supporters, spectators, the organisers, administrators and sponsors of this event, and any other person, shall have the right to: photograph and/or record on video all and any games or practice conducted during the course of the event, retain such photographs or video recordings for their own use of whatsoever nature, distribute such photographs or video recordings to any other party, display such photographs or video recordings during the event or any time thereafter, in any form whatsoever (including, but not limited to: promotional displays of the organisers and / or the sponsors of the event or any similar event, social network internet sites, the website(s) of the organisers and/or sponsors of the event and of Badminton New Zealand) PROVIDED THAT no such photographs or video recordings shall be used or retained for any illegal immoral or unseemly use or purpose."

Official Hotel Located in the Centre of Auckland City

nz The President Hotel offers a range of rooms at

International. All rates include breakfast.

All guests have use of the guest laundry and the

laundry facilities. Spacious lounge area.

fold-a-way can be added to the lounge 1 bathroom Rate

Two Bedroom Family Units Kitchenette with microwave

split into 4 singles wo Two bathrooms Rate per night =

oven, spacious room Beds 1 x king which can be split

person = $129 Superior Studio Triple Kitchenette with

singles Rate per night = $179 To book contact John Moh

7 Official Hotel Located in the Centre of Auckland City Victoria Street West The President Hotel offers a range of rooms at special prices for the Li-Ning New Zealand International. All rates include breakfast. All rooms have 32 LCD Televisions and wireless internet. All guests have use of the guest laundry and the gymnasium Two Bedroom Apartments Full cooking and laundry facilities. Spacious lounge area. Beds: 2 x king beds which can split into 4 singles, a fold-a-way can be added to the lounge 1 bathroom Rate per night = $239 for four people, $40 per extra person Two Bedroom Family Units Kitchenette with microwave oven, spacious rooms Beds: 2 x king beds which can split into 4 singles wo Two bathrooms Rate per night = $219 for four people Studio Kitchenette with microwave oven, spacious room Beds 1 x king which can be split into 2 singles Rate per night = $139 2 persons, 1 person = $129 Superior Studio Triple Kitchenette with microwave oven, spacious room Beds 1 x king which can be split into 2 singles and a single bed can sleep 3 singles Rate per night = $179 To book contact John Moh johnm@presidenthotelauckland.co.nz The booking code to get these rates is NZ2011

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