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Monsieur, Madame, INVITATION Le Service du sport de l'université Saint-Joseph (Beyrouth, Liban) a le plaisir d'inviter votre établissement au "Festival Unisports Beyrouth 2010", le premier tournoi sportif inter-universitaire international qu'il organise du 18 au 21 mars 2010. Le "Festival Unisports Beyrouth 2010" propose des compétitions dans les disciplines suivantes: Soccer 5 Mini-football (hommes et femmes) Futsal (hommes) Basket-ball (hommes et femmes) Volley-ball (hommes et femmes) Volley-ball 3x3 Extérieur (hommes et femmes) Handball (hommes) Tennis (mixte) Tennis de table (mixte) Natation (hommes et femmes) Athlétisme (hommes et femmes) Echecs Quiz sportif Cheerleading L'Université qui comptera le plus grand nombre de points à l'issue du tournoi remportera la coupe du challenge "Beirut Unisports Festival Challenge Cup". Les compétitions se dérouleront aux endroits suivants: Centre sportif du Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour (10 minutes du centre-ville de Beyrouth) Centre sportif du Campus des sciences et technologies de l'université Saint-Joseph (10 minutes du centre-ville de Beyrouth) En marge des compétitions, les délégations profiteront de programmes d'animation spéciaux incluant des soirées dansantes et des visites touristiques. Cet événement est l'occasion de profiter du croisement des cultures rencontré au Liban: les participants y passeront du modernisme durant les soirées branchées de Beyrouth, à la tradition autour d'un mezzé bien libanais, à l'histoire en visitant les sites archéologiques. Plus de 150 étudiants de l'université Saint-Joseph participent à l'organisation de cet événement. Les rencontres seront dirigées par des arbitres fédérés. Nous avons invité des universités des pays suivants: Espagne, France, Italie, Allemagne, Royaume- Uni, Suisse, Autriche, Portugal, Slovénie, Croatie, Slovaquie, République Tchèque, Pologne, Belgique, Pays-Bas, Suède, Norvège, Finlande, Chypre, Grèce, Russie, Serbie, Ukraine, Estonie, Lituanie, Turquie, Bulgarie, Roumanie, USA, Chine, Japon, Pakistan, Egypte, Jordanie, Syrie, Qatar, Arabie Saoudite, Emirats Arabes Unis, Tunisie, Maroc, Koweït, Liban Vous trouverez dans le document qui suit tous les détails d'organisation ainsi que les fiches d'inscription; ces fiches doivent nous être renvoyées, remplies, le 18 janvier 2010 au plus tard. Dans l'espoir de vous avoir parmi nous en mars 2010, veuillez agréer, Monsieur, Madame, l'expression de mes sentiments distingués Fouad MAROUN Directeur du Service du sport Université Saint-Joseph Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 2 / 30
INVITATIONAL Sir, Madam, The Athletics Department at Université Saint-Joseph (Beirut, Lebanon) has the honor of inviting your University to its first international sports tournament Beirut Unisport Festival 2010. This event will take place from the 18 th to the 21 st of March 2010. The Beirut Unisports Festival 2010 offers the following sports: Soccer 5 Mini-football (male and female) Futsal (male) Basketball (male and female) Volleyball (male and female) Volleyball 3x3 Outdoor (male and female) Handball (male) Tennis (mix) Table Tennis (mix) Swimming (male and female) Track & Field (male and female) Chess Sports Quiz Cheerleading The University with the highest number of points at the end of tournament wins the Beirut Unisports Festival Challenge cup. The games will take place at the following venues: Notre-Dame of Jamhour sports club (10 min from USJ - 10 minutes from down town Beirut) Saint-Joseph University sports complex (Mansourieh Campus -10 minutes from down town Beirut and from USJ Beirut campus) Aside from competition, all delegations will benefit from special entertainment programs including parties and tourist outings. This event is an occasion to prove Lebanon's reputation as a crossroad of cultures. Your delegation will have the opportunity to visit historical sites, admire amazing landscapes, participate to Beirut's renowned nightlife, savour Lebanese traditional cuisine, etc. More than 150 students are involved in the organization of this event with the collaboration of international referees in all featured sports. The Universities invited are from Spain, France, Italy, Malta Germany, England, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Czech Rep, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Cyprus, Greece, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Estonian, Lithuania, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, USA, China, Japan, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Qatar, KSA, UAE, Tunis, Morocco, Kuwait, Lebanon You will find enclosed all available details of the event along with the application form that should be sent back to us by the 18 th of January 2010. You will be kept updated by a newsletter about all the latest news related to the event. We look forward to see you in your second city, Beirut, for a long weekend full of sports and fun. Regards. Fouad MAROUN Director of the Athletics Department Université Saint-Joseph Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 3 / 30
CONTACT, UPDATES AND INQUIRIES If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via e-mail, phone or fax. E-mail sports@usj.edu.lb Phone: o +961.1.421.553 (Danielle) o +961.3.307.650 (Maroun) Fax: o +961.1.421.554 / +961.1.421.503 You can also check our homepage and our Facebook official group for additional info and updates: Website: Facebook: http://www.usj.edu.lb/sport/unisports/ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=88107562430 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 4 / 30
SCHEDULE Thursday 18/03: From 7am to 6pm: Arrival of the delegations. Visit of tourist sites (Harissa/Byblos). Lebanese snacks. From 6pm to 7pm: Opening ceremony. From 7pm to 8pm: Technical meeting with Heads of delegations, Captains & Coaches. Starting 10pm: Gemayzeh Pubs Street Party (Free Entry/Special prices for drinks). Friday 19/03: From 6am to 9am: From 9am to 10pm: From 1pm to 4pm: From 11pm to 4am: Breakfast at the accommodation places. All day qualifying tournament in all sports. Lunch. Private party at the USJ, Sciences and technology campus. Saturday 20/03: From 6am to 9am: From 9am to 9pm: From 1pm to 4pm: From 11pm to 4am: Breakfast at the accommodation places. All day tournament in all sports. Lunch. Free Entry at the Unisports Festival 2010 PARTY. Sunday 21/03: From 6am to 9am: Breakfast at the accommodation places. From 9am to 4pm: Final round in all sports. From 5pm to 7pm: Awards Ceremony. From 7pm to 9pm: Visit around Beirut. Departure of all delegations. Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 5 / 30
SOCCER 5 MALE / FEMALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Centre. Competition: - Men: 12 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first team and the best second to semi-finals and finals; - Women: 8 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first 2 teams on semi-finals and final. Duration of matches: - Qualification rounds: 2x12 min - Semi-finals: 2x15 min - Final: 2x20 min. Warm up: 5 minutes Equipment: - Balls provided by organizers - Participants should be equipped with shoes for outdoor natural grass court, indoor court and foot protection. Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 6 / 30
FUTSAL MALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Centre. Competition: - 8 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first 2 teams on semifinals and final. Duration of matches: - Qualification rounds: 2x12 min - Semi-finals: 2x15 min - Final: 2x20 min. Warm up: 5 minutes Equipment: - Balls provided by organizers - Participants should be equipped with shoes for indoor court and foot protection. Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 7 / 30
BASKETBALL MALE / FEMALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - Men: 16 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first 2 teams to quarters, semis and final; - Women: 10 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first 2 teams on semi-finals and final. Duration of matches: - Qualification rounds: 4x6 min - Semi-finals: 4x8 min - Final: 4x10 min. Warm up: 5 minutes Equipment: - Balls provided by organizers Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 8 / 30
VOLLEYBALL MALE / FEMALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - Men: 12 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first team and the best second to semi-finals and finals; - Women: 8 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first 2 teams to semi-finals and final. Duration of matches: - Qualification rounds: 2 out of 3 sets of 25 points - Final: 2 out of 3 sets of 25 points. Warm up: 5 minutes Equipment: - Balls provided by organizers Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 9 / 30
VOLLEYBALL MALE / FEMALE 3x3 Outdoor A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - Men: 16 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first team to semi finals and finals; - Women: 16 teams, qualification round by groups of 4 teams; the first team to semi finals and final; Duration of matches: - Qualification rounds: 2 out of 3 sets of 21 points - Final: 2 out of 3 sets of 21 points. Warm up: 5 minutes Equipment: - Balls provided by organizers Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 10 / 30
HANDBALL MALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - Men: 6 teams, qualification round by groups of 3 teams; the first team of each group will play the final and the 2 seconds from each group will play the 3 rd and 4 th place. Duration of matches: - Qualification rounds: 2x15 min - Final: 2x20 min. Warm up: 5 minutes Equipment: - Balls provided by organizers Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 11 / 30
TENNIS MIX A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - 2 outdoor courts at Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - Team game (2/3) : Single men (Set of 6), single women (Set of 6), double mix (Set of 6) - (Tournament will depend of the number of players) Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 12 / 30
TABLE TENNIS MIX A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - Team game (2/3) : Single men (Set of 11), single women (Set of 11), double mix (Set of 11) - (Tournament will depend of the number of players) Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 13 / 30
SWIMMING MALE/FEMALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Semi-Olympic Swimming Pool (25x12.5m) at Jamhour Sports Club Competition: (Male and Female) o o o o o o o o o o o o 50 meters Freestyle 100 meters Backstroke 100 meters Breaststroke 200 meters Freestyle 50 meters Butterfly Relay mix 2 males & 2 females 4x50 meters Individual Medley 50 meters Breaststroke 50 meters Backstroke 100 meters Freestyle 100 meters Butterfly 100 meters Individual Medley Relay mix 2 males & 2 females 4X50 meters Freestyle Rules: - Rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) will be used in the tournament. - Each university has the right to participate with 2 swimmers per race style. - Each swimmer may participate in 3 race styles & relays. Note: - In case of a high number of participants, qualification rounds will be organized. Team Ranking: o 1 ST 10 Points ; 12 points for replay race o 2 ND 7 Points ; 9 points for replay race o 3 RD 5 Points ; 7 points for replay race o 4 th 3 Points ; 5 points for replay race Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 14 / 30
TRACK & FIELD MALE/FEMALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Jamhour Sports Club Competition: (Male and Female) o o o Relay race mix (4x100m) Race (100m) Race (800m) Team Ranking: o 1 ST 10 Points ; 12 points for replay race o 2 ND 7 Points ; 9 points for replay race o 3 RD 5 Points ; 7 points for replay race o 4 th 3 Points ; 5 points for replay race Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 15 / 30
CHESS MALE/FEMALE A detailed and final schedule of the events will be issued one week before the start of the event. Venues: - Saint Joseph University Campus and Jamhour Sports Club. Competition: - 9 games rapid chess (20 minutes per player; the game last a maximum of 40 minutes) in 2 days - Swiss system - Every university has the right to send maximum 6 players - There will be an individual and a team ranking - Team ranking : The best 3 individual results will be added Note: Only the team ranking will be considered in the challenge cup ranking Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 16 / 30
SPORTS QUIZ - Multiple Choice Questions - Team of 2; each university can register maximum of 2 teams - Teams can be composed of Man-Man or Woman-Woman or Man-Woman - This quiz is 100 exclusively sports questions Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 17 / 30
CHEERLEADING CONTEST At least 5 teams. There will be 5 judges of the teams that are not performing. Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 18 / 30
o 1 ST 10 Points o 2 ND 7 Points o 3 RD 5 Points o 4 TH 3 Points CHALLENGE CUP The University with the highest number of points at the end of tournament wins the Beirut Unisports Festival Challenge cup. TROPHIES Cups and medals for the team competitions podiums. Medals for the individual competitions podiums Rewards for MVPs of each game (sponsors & press room) Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 19 / 30
PARTICIPATION FEES You can choose from these packages (Price per person): 1. GYM PACKAGE: 60 Euros (4 nights/breakfast included) o 250 places available o Saint-Joseph University Campus 2. HOSTEL PACKAGE: 90 Euros (3 nights/breakfast included) o 250 places available (3 to 5 persons/room) o All hostels are located 10 to 15 minutes from the tournament venues. o Extra night = 15 Euros 3. HOTEL PACKAGE: 120 Euros (3 nights/breakfast included) o 250 places available. (3 persons/room) o All hotels are located 10 to 15 minutes from the tournament venues. o Extra night = 25 Euros Delegations participating in all competitions will benefit from a 5% rebate on their total package. INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: - Tournament inscription; - Overnight stay in Hotel, Hostel or Gym; - Breakfast (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in Hotel, Hostel or Gym; - Lunch (Friday, Saturday and Sunday); - Hot & Cold Drinks at the Stadium during the Tournament; - Free entry to all Parties; - Big surprise during Saturday party; - All transportation from arrival to departure; - Tourist Outings; - First-Aid Team with ambulance throughout the event; - Physiotherapists team in each venue. - A free one month valid visas to Lebanon TO BE CONFIRMED: - Rebate on airline tickets; - Rebate on shopping in commercial malls in Beirut; SPECIAL GUESTS LIST: - The event will be under the hospices of government officials, the Lebanese Olympic Committee and the Lebanese University Sports Federation. - Invitations will be sent to the ambassadors of all countries participating in the event to attend the opening ceremony and advertise the event within their local community. Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 20 / 30
PAYMENTS: All payments should be made before the 1 st of February 2010 to the following bank account: Payments in Euros: Université Saint-Joseph Account Number: 087158/466/044/009/10 Bank Audi SAL Audi Saradar Group Agence principale Avenue Charles Malek Rue St Nicolas BP 11-2560, Beyrouth, Liban Tel. +961.1.331.600 Fax. +961.1.200.724 Swift: AUDBLBBX Payments in US Dollars: Université Saint-Joseph Account Number: 087158/466/002/009/31 Bank Audi SAL Audi Saradar Group Agence principale Avenue Charles Malek Rue St Nicolas BP 11-2560, Beyrouth, Liban Tel. +961.1.331.600 Fax. +961.1.200.724 Swift: AUDBLBBX Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 21 / 30
APPLICATION FORM Please fill in the form below and send it back before 18/01/2010 Name of University:... Country:... Name of the Head of delegation:... Position:... Telephone:... E-mail address:... Mailing address:...... Team(s) entered for Unisports Festival Beirut 2010: SPORTS MALE FEMALE TOTAL PLAYERS SOCCER FUTSAL BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL 3x3 Outdoor HANDBALL TENNIS TABLE TENNIS SWIMMING TRACK & FIELD CHESS SPORTS QUIZ CHEERLEADING STAFF TOTAL DELEGATION Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 22 / 30
CHOSEN PACKAGE(S): GYM # People Total Amount (Euros) HOSTEL HOTEL GRAND TOTAL DUE (Euros) FLIGHT DETAILS: DAY OF ARRIVAL... TIME OF FLIGHT ARRIVAL... TRANSPORTER NAME & FLIGHT NUMBER... DAY OF DEPARTURE... TIME OF FLIGHT DEPARTURE... TRANSPORTER NAME & FLIGHT NUMBER... DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 18th JANUARY 2010 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 23 / 30
TEAM LISTINGS Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Soccer Male 5 players + max.5 subst. 1 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Soccer Female 5 players + max.5 subst. W 1 W 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) W 2 W 2 W 3 W 3 W 4 W 4 W 5 W 5 W 6 W 6 W 7 W 7 W 8 W 8 W 9 W 9 W10 W10 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Futsal Male 5 players + max.5 subst. 1 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 24 / 30
TEAM LISTINGS Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Volleyball Male 6 players + max.4 subst. 1 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Volleyball Female 6 players + max.4 W 1 W 1 subst. (MAX 2 TEAMS) W 2 W 2 W 3 W 3 W 4 W 4 W 5 W 5 W 6 W 6 W 7 W 7 W 8 W 8 W 9 W 9 W10 W10 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Outdoor Volleyball Male 3x3 3 players + max.1 subst. 1 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) 2 2 3 3 4 4 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Outdoor Volleyball Female 3x3 3 players + max.1 subst. W 1 W 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) W 2 W 2 W 3 W 3 W 4 W 4 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 25 / 30
TEAM LISTINGS Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Basketball Male 5 players + max.5 subst. 1 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Basketball Female 5 players + max.5 W 1 W 1 subst. (MAX 2 TEAMS) W 2 W 2 W 3 W 3 W 4 W 4 W 5 W 5 W 6 W 6 W 7 W 7 W 8 W 8 W 9 W 9 W10 W10 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Handball Male 12 players max 1 1 (MAX 2 TEAMS) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 26 / 30
TEAM LISTINGS Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Tennis Male / Female 1 1 2 2 3 3 W 4 W 4 W 5 W 5 W 6 W 6 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Table Tennis Male / Female 1 1 2 2 3 3 W 4 W 4 W 5 W 5 W 6 W 6 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Sports Quiz Male / Female 1 1 2 2 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Chess Male / Female 1 1 2 2 3 3 W 4 W 4 W 5 W 5 W 6 W 6 Contest Specific information TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Cheerleading 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 27 / 30
TEAM LISTINGS Track & Field for Men and Women Relay race mix (4x100m) Relay race mix (4x100m) Race (100m) Male Race (100m) Female Race (800m) Male Race (800m) Female 1 2 3 4 Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 28 / 30
TEAM LISTINGS Swimming for Men and Women 50m Freestyle 1 st Swimmer Time 2 nd Swimmer Time 100m Freestyle 200m Freestyle 50m Breast 100m Breast 50 Back 100 Back 50 Fly 100 Fly 100 I.M. 4x50 I.M. 4x50 Freestyle Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 29 / 30
LEGAL ASPECTS During the whole event, any member of the delegation who willingly or negligently inflicts damages to the accommodation premises or the tournament venues will be held responsible for the complete amount of the damages inflicted. Université Saint-Joseph cannot be held responsible for any sports accidents or selfinflicted accidents, thefts or losses of any kind. Please take care and look after your belongings yourself. The members of your delegation are expected to behave properly. Racist, sexist, xenophobic or insulting attitudes or words are strictly forbidden. Take care while handling food and drinks at the gym and the party afterwards. No alcoholic drinks are allowed in the accommodation premises and tournament venues. In order for everyone to enjoy the games and guarantee your chances in participating in future editions of Beirut Unisports Festival, be aware that fair play is requested from all the members of your delegation. Keep in mind that it's a game: we don't want anyone to get hurt. Please understand that we reserve the right to exclude participants who violate the above-mentioned rules, in order to ensure an adequate environment in which everybody may feel relaxed and comfortable. Université Saint-Joseph Athletics Department - Beirut LEBANON 30 / 30