MINIGOLF NATIONS CUP 10 th 11 th May 2008 Tampere / Finland approved by meeting of WMF Technical Committee 03 rd February 2008 www.europeanminigolfsport.com 1
INVITATION MINIGOLF NATIONS CUP 10 th - 11 th May 2008 PROMOTER: ORGANIZER: European Minigolfsport Federation (EMF) Suomen Ratagolfliitto LOCATION OF COURSE: Telephone to the courses: +358 (0) 3 223 2472 Koulukatu 26, Tampere, Finland miniaturegolf minigolf course A course B TEAM COMPETITION: PARTICIPATION: MODE: National teams with 4 players (composition open, but at least one female player integrated) maximum 3 teams per nation maximum 3 single players per nation total maximum 12 players per nation All active members of the WMF, as long as they came up to their obligations towards the EMF and WMF. Nation ranking for composition of two groups: The nation ranking according to the results of the World Championships 2007 in Canegrate / Italy is calculated as follows 1. teamrank women and men counts each 5 nation points 2. teamrank 3 points 3. rank 2 points 4. rank 1 point Points of women and men of each nation are added together. Between nations with identical points will be done a draw. Composition of two groups: The teams are divided into two groups as follows best + fourth ranked nation: team 1 in group A, team 2 of these nations in group B, team 3 of these nations in group A second + third ranked nation: team 1 in group B, team 2 of these nations in group A and team 3 of these nations in group B For remaining nations will be done a draw; two teams of the same nation are divided to the two groups. Qualification rounds: The number of rounds depends on the playing time, which is fixed from Saturday 08.00 am to 06.00 pm and Sunday 08.00 am to 11.00 am Maximum 6 rounds at Saturday. In case of slower playing interruption at 06.00 pm and shot gun start at Sunday 08.00. Defenitely end of qualification-rounds: Sunday, 11.00 am. Scoring qualification rounds inside the two groups: Per round and 4-players-team the result is added. www.europeanminigolfsport.com 2
After each round the teams get points. For each victory against any other team in the group a team gets 2 points For each equal score a team gets 1 point For each lost game a team gets 0 point If teams have same number of total points at the end of qualification rounds the better total score will decide about the ranking. MODE CONTINUED: Qualification for the semifinals / finals: From each group there are qualified the first 2 teams for the semifinals, the teams ranked 3 and 4 continue with the games for rank 5-8. Semifinals: winner group A 2 nd group B 2 nd group A winner group B game for rank 3: looser semifinal 1 looser semifinal 2 final: winner semifinal 1 winner semifinal 2 Matches for rank 5-8: game 1 3 rd group A 4 th group B game 2 4 th group A 3 rd group B match rank 7 looser game 1 looser game 2 match rank 5 winner game 1 winner game 2 Mode of matches for rank 5 8, semifinals and finals: The finals are played as cup-system of the teams. Composition of the playing-groups: team 1 player 1 - team 2 player 1 team 2 player 2 - team 1 player 2 team 1 player 3 - team 2 player 3 team 2 player 4 - team 1 player 4 After 18 lanes the order inside each playing group is changed Winner is the team with the lowest total score after 36 lanes. Necessary teams throw-off: right after the end of each match at the next lane of the course last played. RANKING IN CASE OF BREAK-OFF: If the tournament has to be finally interrupted contrary to the invitation the ranking will be done as follows Case 1: final interruption during qualification rounds Team ranking from 1-4: From each group the two teams with actual highest points, ranked according to their shots of double rounds, which are completed from all teams (reason for example: in groups with different numbers of teams (i.e. 7 and 8 teams the teams can win different numbers of points.) Team ranking fomr 5-8: analogous rank 1-4 The other rankings are done as follows: All teams from rank 5 down in each group will put in one pot and ranked according to their total shots of double rounds, which are completed from all teams. www.europeanminigolfsport.com 3
Case 2: final interruption during semifinals Interruption before all teams could finish the first 18 lanes. The 4 teams will be ranked according preliminary rounds, worst ranking for each of these teams is rank 4. (analogous rank 5 8) Interruption, when all teams have finished 18 lanes. Ranking according to the result of the the first 18 lanes of the semifinal (analogous rank 5 8) Case 3: final interruption after semi finals Winner is that winner of the two semifinals, who had the lower score at semifinal. Rank 3, 5 and 7 will be done analogous. Case 4: final interruption during final There will be counted all lanes, played from both players in a pairing. REGISTRATION: Until 31 st march 2008 compulsory with form enclosed. Only to European Minigolfsport Federation: Reinhard Neitzke Am Hennekei 23 58710 Menden GERMANY phone +49 2373 81857 fax +49 2373 869705 E-mail: sport-director@europeanminigolfsport.com PRACTICING FEE: PARTICIPATION FEE: Pre official training: 3,00 payable to the organiser 30,00 for players, coaches and officials Charges have to be paid until 31 st March 2008 to the account of WMF. BGL Banque Generale du Luxembourg account number 30-070539-54 IBAN LU02 0030 0705 3954 0000 Swift/BIC BGLLLULL For delayed registrations the participation fee is 125% of the fees above. ACCOMMODATION: see hompage > www.minigolf2008.com The official sport rules of the WMF including supplementary rules and implementing regulations are applicable to the Nations Cup. In particular, please note the regulations for the Nations Cup of WMF/EMF. Each participant must accept the WADA-code and the anti doping guideline of WMF in the current version. Sport shoes, sport hats and uniform team sports clothing approbiate for minigolf are required. Reinhard Neitzke sport-director EMF www.europeanminigolfsport.com 4
S C H E D U L E The accreditation of all participants has to be filed immediately after arrival in Tampere, latest Thursday, 08 th of May 2008, 12 am. THURSDAY, 08 th May 2008 8.00 am 6.00 pm official training for all participants on both courses 12.00 am latest date for registration of all players including team order, all officials 1.00 pm latest payment of practicing fees 06.00 pm end of training for all participants 07.30 pm opening ceremony FRIDAY, 09 h May 2008 8.00 am 6.00 pm official training for all participants on both courses SATURDAY, 10 th May 2008 08.00 am 06.00 pm qualification rounds group A: minigolf, miniaturegolf, minigolf,.. group B: miniaturegolf, minigolf, miniaturegolf,.. maximum 6 rounds SUNDAY, 11 th May 2008 08.00 am 11.00 am qualification rounds continued 12.00 am semifinals and matches for rank 5-8 rank 5-8: miniaturegolf, minigolf semifinal: minigolf, miniaturegolf 03.00 pm final and match for rank 3: miniaturegolf, minigolf match for rank 7 and for rank 5: minigolf, miniaturegolf 8.00 pm closing and victory ceremony Reinhard Neitzke sport-director EMF www.europeanminigolfsport.com 5
MINIGOLF NATIONS CUP 2008 TAMPERE / FINLAND National federation UNTIL 31 st March 2008 only to European Minigolf Sport Federation Reinhard Neitzke Am Hennekei 23 58710 Menden GERMANY phone +49 2373 81857 fax +49 2373 869705 E-mail: reinhard.neitzke@t-online.de ENTRY FOR THE MINIGOLF NATIONS CUP 2008 For participation at the minigolf NATIONS CUP from 10 th - 11 th 2008 we announce National team 1 National team 2 National team 3 single players women single players men total players We will arrive at by CAR/BUS/TRAIN/FLIGHT (please mark) And additional will follow companions and officials Our accommodation address is (please add phone number): We propose the following referees who don t act additionally as coaches: date signature www.europeanminigolfsport.com 6
Latest until Thursday, 08 th May 2008, 12 am NATIONS CUP 2008 TAMPERE / FINLAND National federation ENTRY BY NAME FOR THE NATIONS CUP 2008 Players for the team competition have to be listed in the team order Name, First Name In printed letters Birthdate Category Exceptions 1. NATIONAL TEAM 1 2. 3. 4. 1. NATIONAL TEAM 2 2. 3. 4. 1. NATIONAL TEAM 3 2. 3. 4. www.europeanminigolfsport.com 7
1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. SINGLE PLAYERS WOMEN SINGLE PLAYERS MEN Legitimate person for substitutions: Exceptions: A) medical attest for sport shoes B) medical attest according to the anti-doping guide lines of WMF www.europeanminigolfsport.com 8
REGISTRATION Entry-date: Latest until Thursday, 08 th May 2008, 12 am NATIONS CUP 2008 TAMPERE / FINLAND National federation ENTRY OF OFFICIALS, PLAYERS AND COACHES BY NAME FOR THE NATIONS CUP 2008 With my signature I confirm, that pictures, films, videos etc. taken during the Nations Cup from 08 th to 11 th May 2008 can be used later on for promotion purposes by WMF. I also confirm with personal signature to accept the WADA-code without any other exceptions than listed. NAME FIRST NAME SIGNATURE www.europeanminigolfsport.com 9
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