DUTCH OPEN MASTERS 2017 Masters Open Event Date tournament This event will be held from the 17th until the 19th of November 2017. The tournament will start on Friday at 12pm. Closing date for entries Tuesday, 03 November 2017 Late entries are only acceptable before the seeding is published at the discretion of the Tournament Director and Masters Sub-Committee in the interest of the tournamen Category event Masters Open (MO) Venue Victoria Rotterdam Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam Netherlands http://www.squash.nl/ http://dutchopenmasters.weebly.com/ Tournament Director Tom Lucas +316 23 25 90 49 tom@tmgsquash.nl MSC ESF Jean-Marc Fraipont +32 473 940 207 jm.fraipont@mail.be Tournament Referee To be confirmd Categories Men s: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ Women s: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ Players are only allowed to enter one category. The TD reserves the right to amalgamate age groups if there are insufficient entries to make a workable draw: Official Hotel Novotel Brainpark Rotterdam K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150 3062 MB Rotterdam Tel (+31)10/2509002 - Fax (+31)10/2532571 E-mail H1134@accor.com http://www.novotel.com/nl/hotel-1134-novotel-rotterdam-brainpark/index.shtml
Transport Transport will be available for players arriving on Friday 17 November 2017. Transport between hotels & clubs will be arranged from Victoria (Venue) and the official hotel Novotel Brainpark Rotterdam. Eligibility This event is open to all players who are over 35 years of age on the first day of the event. As specified by the WSF and ESF, players must hold an active Squash Player Identification Number (SPIN) to compete in all ESF Registered events. Players without a SPIN can register through the WSF website www.worldsquash.org/spin or trough their national association. Seeding The seeding will be carried out by the Masters Sub-Committee Seeding Panel using the latest available results and ESF Masters Rankings valid at the closing deadline and in accordance with the ESF Masters Circuit Guidelines. Matches All matches played will consist of the best of five games, under the rules of the WSF. All players are guaranteed a minimum of three matches. The Tournament Organisers reserve the right to organize plate matches consisting of the best of three games. PAR 11 scoring (to 2 clear points) will be used. Rules The event complies with the ESF Master Circuit Guidelines; a copy of wich is available on the ESF website www.europeansquash.com. All participating MNA s should make sure that the relevant people (including coaches, managers and players) are aware of the guidelines and requirements. Draws Maximum draw size: 64 (3 day event). Refereeing All players will be expected to mark and referee matches. Ball DUNLOP PRO XX. Prizes There will be trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group. Ceremony takes place at the latest at 15:00 on Sunday 19. Nov. 2017. Insurance Players enter and play in the tournament at their own risk. Neither the organisers nor the ESF will accept responsibility for any claims including injury or accident. Suitable insurance must be organised by the player or the participating federation.
Entries All entries must be approved by a player s national association. Any entry not approved by the player s national association will not be accepted. All entries must fill in this entry form. When players are accepted they will appear on the official entry form or through http://esf.tournamentsoftware.com. Draws The seeding lists and time of the first matches will be published 7 days prior to the start date. Finalised draws for the event will only be posted at the venue and on the internet at the start of the event. Social Event On the Saturday of the event the organizers will organize a social event for all the players who wish to attend. The price and durance of this event will be confirmed later. Social Media Follow our facebook event Payment The entry/package fee, as detailed below, must be paid to the host by the 3th of November These fees include the ESF Ranking levy for each player. Please mark payments clearly Dutch Open Masters 2017 and name of player and package number. PAYMENT MUST BE NET OF ALL BANK CHARGES The entry fee must be paid by bank transfer to: - Victoria Squash Rotterdam - ABN AMRO Bank IBAN: NL73ABNA0615355218 BIC (SWIFT) Code: ABNANL2A The payment should be transferred before the 6 th of November. If the payment hasn t been transferred after the 6 th of November, then the organisation cannot guarantee any participation. Entry method Only entries will be accepted by using the additional entry form. PLEASE RETURN THIE EXCEL FORM BY 03 NOVEMBER 2017 TO TOM@TMGSQUASH.NL.
Packages A- Basic package Entry fee, ESF Levy and a small gift *social event not included 55,- per person Standard package ` Tournament package B1 Tournament package B2 Tournament package C1 Tournament package C2-2 nights bed and breakfast in single rooms - 2 nights bed and breakfast in double rooms - 3 nights bed and breakfast in single rooms - 3 nights bed and breakfast in double rooms 327,- per person 249,- per person 416,- per person 299,- per person
Packages for accompanying persons, partners and coaches Tournament package D1 Tournament package D2 Tournament package E1 Tournament package E2 Extra night - 2 nights bed and breakfast in single rooms - 2 nights bed and breakfast in double rooms - 3 nights bed and breakfast in single rooms - 2 nights bed and breakfast in double rooms 272,- per person 194,- per person 361,- per person 244,- per person Single room extra - 1 night bed and breakfast in single rooms 90,- per person Double room extra - 1 night bed and breakfast in double rooms 50,- per person Players who have booked a multiple room are obligated to find a sharing partner. If the player fails to find a sharing partner the organisation will find a sharing partner if available. If there are no other players available to share with then the player will get charged for the single room price. Social event Saturday night non package players Social event saturdaynight Dinner on a boat cruise trough Rotterdam 38,- per person Minimum amount of participant is 30 people. Latest entry deadline 03 November 2017.
tournament ESF regulations & penalties A late withdrawal is a withdrawal made 2 days or less before the start date of a Ranking penalties will be applied to the records of players who fail to turn up or who make a late withdrawal not supported by a medical certificate (see E4a, E4b and F2l). Following a withdrawal, fees should be reimbursed as follows: a) Withdrawal up to 14 days before the start date of a tournament: fees reimbursed in full (less bank charges) b) Withdrawal 3-14 days before the start date of a tournament: 50% of fees reimbursed (less bank charges) c) Withdrawal 2 days or less before the start date of a tournament: reimbursement at the discretion of the tournament organiser If a player: a) Has entered a tournament and fails to turn up, he/she will receive zero ranking points for the tournament b) Fails to play out all scheduled matches for any reason other than illness or injury, he/she will receive zero ranking points for the tournament c) Commits either of these offence for a second time within a 12 month period, he/she will be banned from the ESF Masters Circuit for a period of 12 months