Turkey International 2018 ANKARA 17-20 December 2018 INTERNATIONAL SERIES TOURNAMENT CLOSING DATE : 20 November 2018 All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System
Organizer Turkish Badminton Federation Adnan Menderes mah. 1047 sok. No 1 Aktepe / Kecioren / ANKARA Tel: +90312 310 80 54-14 Fax: +90312 310 99 78 E Mail: tbfed@mynet.com Webpage: http://www.badminton.gov.tr Referee Erik Ligtvoet eligtvoet@badminton.nl Date 17-20 December 2018 Schedule Date Matches Play Day Monday 17.12.2018 12.00 Qualifying Rounds Tuesday 18.12.2018 09.30 Main Draw Wednesday 19.12.2018 10.00 Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals Thursday 20.12.2018 09.30 Finals The final frame schedule shall be made at least 20 days before the start of the tournament and shall be published on the website. Venue Entries Ankara Olympic Center Adnan Menderes mah. 1047 sok no 1 Aktepe Kecioren 06300 Ankara Turkey Phone: +90 (0312) 310 80 54 All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System. Please use link below: https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=08beed1a-4169-4079- 840C-3024397F03B3 Entries must be submitted no later than Tuesday 20 November2018 at 23.59 BWF HQ time (GMT +08.00) Players can not be entered unless they already have a BWF ID-number. In case you wish to enter players who do not have a BWF ID-number, please contact the BWF office well in advance of the tournament, so that the players concerned can get a BWF ID-number before the closing date of the tournament. No late entries will be accepted! Entry fees Singles: 40 Euro per player Doubles: 30 Euro per player Entry fees shall be paid before the starting day of the competitions to the bank account of Turkish Badminton Federation. Payment receipt copy should be offered to tournament office before the first scheduled match, Cash Payment is not accepted.
The Member Association that enters a player into a Circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player. For all the players withdrawing in the time between the entry deadline and the beginning of the Tournament the Organisers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member Association. BANK ACCOUNT DETAIL (FOR ACCOMMODATION & ENTRY) Name of Account : Turkiye Badminton Federasyonu Name of Bank : Halk Bankasi Kecioren Ufuktepe Subesi IBAN no : TR 09 2001 5530 0058 1000 22 Swift : TRHB2AXXX Bank name : Halk Bankasi Events Men s Singles, Women's Singles, Men s Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles. The number of players/pairs to be accepted for the main draw is 32 in Singles, 24 in Doubles and 24 in Mixed Doubles.e s Singles, 16 Women'16 Women's Doubles, 16 Mixed Doubles. Competition K.O. system according to the Laws of Badminton and Competition Regulations of the BWF. Eligibility Shuttles Court Participation is open to players of any National Association recognised by the BWF. YANG YANG 300 B 5 Courts GERFLOR Team manager meeting Will be at Main hall 19 December 19.00 Umpire meeting Will be at Main hall 19 December 20.00 Closing date 20th November 2018 at 23.59 BWF HQ time Minimum entries: It is required that every event in a particular BEC Circuit tournament has at least 8 competitors (i.e. actual competitors, not merely entries). If the required number of competitors is not met, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking, i.e. BEC Elite Circuit Ranking and BWF World Ranking. Of the BEC Circuit Regulations: Cancellation of the tournament in case of force majeure in accordance with regulation 3.4 which says that The organising Member Association can cancel a tournament in case of force majeure. Such cancellation must be announced at least 15 days before the start of the tournament. If a cancellation is announced less than 15 days before the start of the tournament, then the Member Association organising the tournament is liable for any expenses incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.). BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons because of a cancellation of a tournament. 3.6 of the BEC Circuit Regulations: Member Association and/or Organiser may be liable for claims originating from the damages
incurred by the participants and/or any other persons, arising from or in connection to the particular BEC Circuit tournament, according to local Law. BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any such claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to injury or loss to person or property, arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to the particular BEC Circuit tournament. It is recommended that Member Associations and/or Organisers purchase a proper Insurance Policy that would cover their potential legal liability. Visa If you need Visa for Turkey, ask the Turkish Badminton Federation for the official Invitation letter not later than 21 days before the Tournament. It is advised to arrange the VISA in time. Mail to : tbfed@mynet.com - Closing date: 20 November 2018 at 23.59 BWF HQ time - World ranking date used for M&Q Report: 22 November 2018 - M&Q Report release date: 23 November 2018 - World ranking date for draw: 29 November 2018 - Last date of withdrawal without penalty: 3 December 2018 - Draw date: 4 December 2018 Draw Will be made by Badminton Europe on 4 December 2018 Website http://www.badminton.gov.tr Condition of play The tournament shall be played in full accordance with the laws of Badminton and Competition Regulations adopted by the BWF as well as the regulations of the Badminton Europe Circuit and Badminton Wales (BW) including the prohibition of doping for which tests may be carried out. - The draw and seeding will be done in accordance with the regulations of the BWF. Badminton Europe will make the draw. - It is required that every event in a particular BEC Circuit tournament has at least 8 competitors. If the required number of competitors is not met, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking. - The period for knocking-up before any match shall not exceed three minutes. - All competitors must be prepared to play at the times determined for the events for which they have entered; failure to do so may result in the players disqualification. - Players shall not plan their departure less than two (2) hours after their last match is planned to conclude. If a player/pair is unable to compete due to early departure, he/she will be penalised by removal of Elite Circuit ranking points and shall not be awarded prizes or prize money. BADMINTON EUROPE shall propose to BWF that the gained BWF ranking points are also removed. (Regulation 9.5 in Badminton Europe s Circuit Regulations). Withdrawals Please ensure that the organizer will be informed immediately when a player has to withdraw. Any withdrawal after the Monday immediately preceding the draw, for any reason whatsoever, renders the Member Association concerned liable to an amount of USD 150.00 for the inconvenience caused by the withdrawal. Last day of withdrawal without penalty 3 December 2018.
Any player not showing up at the tournament, without having been withdrawn in advance, renders the Member Association concerned liable to an additional amount of US$ 500,00 for the inconvenience caused by the no show (as defined in BWF General Competition Regulations). Clothing and advertising (regulation 18 in Badminton Europe s Circuit Regulations) Total Prize Money: $10,000 18.1 Colour, design, lettering and advertising on clothing shall be regulated by BWF General Competition Regulations 20 to 24. A player violating these regulations shall be penalised by an administrative fine of 50,00 EUR. 18.2 The name on the back of the shirts is mandatory for all matches at all times during play in both the qualification and the main draw. - A player failing to wear the name on the back of his/her shirt when mandatory shall be penalised by an administrative fine of 100,00 EUR. 18.3 It is mandatory - that partners in doubles wear the same colour of the T-shirt and shorts/skirts at all time during play in both the qualification and the main draw. Failing to do so shall result in an administrative fine of 100,00 EUR. Prize money will be paid in cash and will be handed to the players after their last match. No taxes will be deducted. MS WS MD WD XD Winner 1,000 1,000 1,200 1,200 1,200 Runner Up 550 550 700 700 700 Semi Finalist 300 300 Amounts in USD per player/pair Local transport Provided by the organizer between the Ankara Esenboga International airport and the official hotels and between the official hotels and the sports hall. Accomodation demands and payments shall be sent directly to the Turkish Badminton, otherwise Organizer has no responsibility for transport of the participants. Medical service A doctor will be present in the Sports hall during the tournament. Drug testing Insurance Drug Testing may be carried out on a random basis at any time. The organizer declines responsibility and covering of costs for possible injuries or other damages. It is up to each participant to insure himself. Practice courts Training courts will be available on request on 16.12.2018. There are 5 courts from 10.00 to 20.00. For booking, please send an email to tbfed@mynet.com. Betting: There may be betting on offer from this event. Betting is however not allowed to be made by players or officials connected to the Event either in person or through a third party. Participants may therefore not make bets on the Event or procure through third parties the making of bets with a betting agency. Participants who, in violation of this prohibition, nevertheless make or procure through third parties the making of bets
with betting agencies shall be immediately disqualified from participation in the Event and are liable for legal prosecution. Similarly manipulation of games will be met with disqualification and possible legal prosecution. Any violation mentioned above is also a breach of Player's Code of Conduct (Art. 5.2.) and will be sanctioned by BWF. Accommodation Accommodation requirements shall be sent directly to the Turkish Badminton Federation no later than 28 November 2018. PLEASE USE HOTEL BOOKING FORM. ANGORA HOTEL 4 star hotel Adress: 19 mayis stadı yani Tenis kortu karsisi Ulus Ankara single room: 45 euro twin room: 70 euro triple room: 90 euro prices inc breakfast. OLYMPIC CENTER Adnan Menderes mah. 1047 sok. no : 1 Aktepe Kecioren /ANKARA Trıple room: 66 euro (single use or 2 person use or 3 person price is same 66 euro) inc. Breakfast Otherwise Organizer has no responsibility for transport of the participants To make a hotel reservation, please use the hotel booking form and send this to: (Only email) Turkish Badminton Federation Adnan Menderes mah. 1047 sok. no : 1 Aktepe Kecioren /ANKARA To: tbfed@mynet.com Tel : +90 312 3108054 Fax: +90 312 3109978