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Invitation to DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2017 presented by Victor The Badminton Denmark international tournament 1935-2017 part of MetLife BWF WORLD SUPERSERIES PREMIER October 17 - October 22 In Odense Sports Park Prize Money: US$ 750.000 Dear Friends: Your players are invited to compete in the Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor. Please find enclosed all the necessary information. Sanction: Organizer: This tournament is sanctioned by Badminton World Federation as part of the MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier 2017. Badminton Denmark. Date: October 17 - October 22 2017. Venue: Referee: Deputy Referee: Odense Sports Park, Hoejstrupvej 5, 5200 Bolbro, Odense V, Denmark Pencho Stoynov (BUL) p.stoynov@abv.bg Jen Ponambalum (MRI) ponam@intnet.mu Nicos Vladimirou (CYP) nicosv@primehome.com

Entries: Entry closing date Tuesday, September 5 2017 BWF Headquarters time +8hours GMT Member Associations are advised to log on to Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor, part of the MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier and submit the entries online: https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=f8280bd3-001d-467e-a3f7-40df248a495c You will require a username and password to submit your entries and this can be obtained from BWF. If you don t have username and password, please contact Shan Ramachandran, s.ramachandran@bwfbadminton.org The online entry page will close immediately on the entries closing date at 23:59 hours BWF Headquarters time (+08:00h GMT) and you are required to submit the entries on time. Late entries will not be accepted. No entry forms are required by Member Associations after the closing date, the BWF Online Entry System will send notification to all participating Member Associations confirming receipt of final entries. Receipt of this notification is the conclusive evidence of receipt of entries before the deadline. The Member Associations should contact BWF immediately if such notice is not received by Wednesday (next day of the entries closing date) by noon BWF Headquarters time (+08.00h GMT) following close of entries. If no objection is received by BWF by Thursday (second day after the entries closing day) 23.59 hours BWF Headquarters time (+08.00h GMT) following the close of entries, the entries shall be deemed to be correct. No complaints / objections shall be entertained after this point. All entries must be submitted online only. The Championships will comprise of the following number of entries in the main tournament: Event Main Draw Entries Qualifiers Max Entries for Qualifying Round Men s Singles 28 4 16 Women s Singles 28 4 16 Men s Doubles 28 4 16 Women s Doubles 28 4 16 Mixed Doubles 28 4 16

Coach/Official: Direct e-mails: Eligibility: Superseries: Withdrawals: Please use the following link to create accreditation for players and officials not later than September 12 2017, click here. Director of Event, Brian Bach Moesgaard: brmo@badminton.dk Event Assistant, Nicolaj Knudsen, nikn@badminton.dk Event Office: event@badminton.dk Participation in Denmark Open is open to members of any National Association recognized by the BWF and any currently registered member of the Badminton Denmark. Please bear in mind the MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier regulations. We kindly ask you to bear in mind the MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier regulations. Please ensure that we are informed as soon as a player is forced to withdraw, giving the reason. If withdrawal is notified by telephone it must be confirmed in writing. If withdrawal takes place after the draw is made, any withdrawal for illness or injury must be supported by a medical certificate. If withdrawal arises after your players arrive in Odense notification of withdrawal must be made by the Team Manager in person to the Referee, and must be confirmed in writing. Withdrawals made after 24 September 2017 for whatever reason shall be subjected to a penalty. Referee: Pencho Stoynov (BUL); p.stoynov@abv.bg Badminton Denmark, event@badminton.dk Team managers meeting: The team managers meeting will be held at Odense Sports Park (the venue) Monday October 16th at 19.00hrs. Please note: It is compulsory for all Team Managers to attend the Team Managers Meeting. You will be fined/penalised for failing to attend, in accordance with to GCR Part III Section 1A. Member Associations may make a request for someone to represent them at the meeting, provided the Referee is notified in advance. Umpires briefing: The umpires briefing will be held at Odense Sports Park (the venue) Monday October 16th at 20.00hrs.

Prize Money: Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor is part of the MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier (USD 750.000). The amount will be allocated in accordance with the rules of the Badminton World Federation. Event Champion Runnerup Semifinals Quarterfinals Last 16 Men s Singles Women s Singles USD 56,250 USD 28,500 USD 10,875 USD 4,500 USD 2,625 Men s Doubles* Women s Doubles* Mixed Doubles* USD 59,250 USD 28,500 USD 10,500 USD 5,437.50 USD 2,812.50 * Per pair Shuttlecocks: Victor Master ACE is the official shuttlecock for Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor. Trophies: Ceremonies: Conditions of Play: The Challenge Trophies held for the year by the winners will only become their property on being won three times running or four times in all. In the case of all doubles, the trophies must be won by the same pair. The holders are responsible for the safe custody of the Challenge Trophies, which must be returned in good condition and free of charge to the Badminton Denmark, for last year s winners, not later than September 19. Players are not allowed to wear hats or caps during the presentation ceremonies. Rackets may not be carried during presentations. Tracksuits, or clothing as worn during play, will be allowed. No other form of advertising will be permitted. This regulation will be strictly enforced by our stewards prior to each ceremony. Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor will be conducted under the conditions laid down by the Badminton World Federation governing MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier Events (in the event of any dispute, the decision of the Tournament Referee will be final). Scoring: As regulated by the BWF in all MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier Events. Qualifying Rounds: Qualifying matches are to be played if required on Tuesday, October 17, between 09.00 and 19.00.

Events: Preliminary schedule: Day Category Round Courts Start End Tuesday October 17 XD/WS/MS/ WD/MD Qualification 4 09:00 19:00 Tuesday October 17 XD First round 4 19:30 22:00 Wednesday October 18 Thursday October 19 Friday October 20 Saturday October 21 Sunday October 22 WS/MS/WD/ MD /XD* XD/WS/MS/ WD/MD XD/WS/MS/ WD/MD XD/WS/MS/ WD/MD XD/WS/MS/ WD/MD First round 4 09:00 23:00 Second round 3 10:00 23:00 Quarter Finals 3 15:30 22:00 Semi finals 2 12:00 18:00 Finals 1 12:30 18:00 * XD qualifiers will play their first-round main draw matches on Wednesday. Practice Facilities: Practice courts will be available upon agreement, from Sunday October 15. Teams can request practice courts in advance. Upon arrival please confirm the practice plan made be the organizers. Request on practice courts in the practice hall can also be made at the Championships office upon arrival. Practice in the Main Hall will be available Monday October 16 between 09.00-22.00hrs. Practice schedule in the main hall will be prepared according to the team s arrival details and size of team. Practice in the practice hall will be available as below. Day Time Sunday October 15 09.00-18.00 Monday October 16 09.00-22.00 Tuesday October 17 08.00-22.00 Wednesday October 18 08.00-23.00 Thursday October 19 09.00-23.00 Friday October 20 09.00-22.00 Saturday October 21 09.00-18.00 Sunday October 22 10.00-14.00 Please fill out the Practice Form, click here.

Massage: Clothing/advertising: Advertising: Media: Massage will be available for players throughout the Championships during hours of play, free of charge. An appointment system will operate to ensure equal opportunities for all players. Teams may use plinths with their own physiotherapist as well. Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing. The Referees will strictly apply the BWF Regulations which require players names to be on the back of their shirts and give the option of also having their country and/or advertising beneath the name. This regulation also applies to the Qualifying Rounds. Please also note the BWF requirement; Advertising on clothing and colour of clothing shall be regulated by Competition Regulations 19 to 23. However, it is mandatory that double players wear the same colour from the start of the main draw onwards and that the opposing pairs in each match wear significantly different colours from each other. In the event that the opposing players/pairs involved in a match wish to wear the same coloured clothing, the player/pair ranked lower (using the BWF World Ranking used to produce the first Main & Qualifying (MQ Report)) will be required to wear clothing of a different colour. Please ensure that your players know and abide by Conditions of the Prospectus. The Referee s decision will be final. Please note Competition Regulations which makes it unacceptable to tape over or to pin on advertisements, nor in any other way to modify clothing to comply with advertising or other Regulations. On request players must be available (not to exceed 1 hour in total) on the day prior to their first scheduled singles or doubles match of the tournament. At MetLife BWF World Superseries Premier tournaments, it is a condition of entry that each player must be willing to give on-court interviews for television immediately after a match whether the match has been won or lost, and to attend a post-match press conference on request. Photo material: Video recording: Doping control: BWF has the right to use photographs, film material or any other image of players taken during events sanctioned by BWF. Written authorisation for the use of any video equipment must be obtained in advance from the Championships Office which must be clearly displayed on the cameras. Security will confiscate cameras set up in incorrect positions or without a pass. Drug testing of players competing in the tournament will be carried out through random and targeted sampling.

Travel: Competitors from abroad are requested to inform the Badminton Denmark of time of arrival, flight no., etc. as soon as possible before arrival, according to the enclosed information. Please route your journey to Copenhagen Airport. If it is more convenient for you, we can also arrange pick up at Odense Central Station. Transportation (pick up): Will be provided as a courtesy from Copenhagen Airport and from Odense Central Station only to the official hotels. Please fill out the Transport Form, click here, not later than September 12. Shuttle Service: Non playing personnel: A courtesy shuttle service is available between the hotel and the Venue for participants and officials staying in all Championships hotels. Shuttle service will be available from Sunday to Sunday during your stay in Odense. In accordance with agreement with the BWF, the number of accompanying officials for whom there will be accreditation depends on the size of your playing team. No of players from Association / No of accompanying Officials For 3 or less 1 For 4-7 2 For 8-15 3 For 16 or more 4 Note: If more officials accompany your team you must purchase additional accreditations at the Championships Office on arrival. Accreditation for all days USD 100, -. Badges: Entry to the arena for players and officials will be controlled by colour coded name badges. Badges will be issued to all nominated players and officials. Please complete the form, click here Submission deadline date: September 12. 2017 17.00hrs (GMT+1) Please note that failure to submit this form by the above date may result in lengthy queues upon your arrival at the venue. For further information, please feel free to contact Event Assistant: Nicolaj Knudsen, Tel: +45 70 60 50 76, nikn@badminton.dk Web: Please feel free to visit our new tournament web page all in English at www.denmarkopen.dk

Accommodation: Accommodation must be booked through the hotel booking form, click here, not later than September 12. The official Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor Hotels are as follows. All hotels are located in or very near the city centre of Odense. Odense is one of the main cities in Denmark. Hotel Ansgar (The hotel is located in the city centre) Østre Stationsvej 32, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 740 Double room DKK 900 Triple room DKK 1000 Comfort Hotel Windsor (The hotel is located in the city centre) Vindegade 45, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 740 Double room DKK 900 Triple room DKK 1000 Hotel Plaza (The hotel is located in the city centre) Østre Stationsvej 24, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 925 Double room DKK 1025 Triple room DKK 1125 Radisson (The hotel is located in the city centre) Claus Bergsgade 7, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 925 Double room DKK 1025 Triple room DKK 1225 First Hotel Grand (The hotel is located in the city centre) Jernbanegade 18, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 965 Double room DKK 1065 Triple room DKK 1265 Room allocation will be confirmed and done in order of receipt of booking form, click here. Bookings entered later than September 12 can only be honoured if available and will be subject to a prize increase of DKK 50, - per room per night. Payment: Payment will be on departure for the total booking.

It is prohibited to use any kind of cooking appliances inside the hotel or in your rooms. If you wish to change your booking please inform the reception desk at the hotel by 11:00AM at the latest, incurring a charge only for the actual stay. If you cancel a room or if you don't check in, the price for the first booked night will be charged. Visa: Do you need a visa to Denmark? If you do, we shall gladly assist you in getting a visa. Just fill out the Visa Form, click here and Nicolaj Knudsen at the BAD office will issue an official invitation that should enable you to get your visa and if necessary contact our Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address any problem emerging. Please provide us with the following information on each person needing a visa using the Visa Form, click here: Last Name, First name, Sex, Date of Birth, Nationality, Place of Birth, Passport No, Issue Date, Expiry Date, and Occupation/Position, not later than September 19. Relevant forms/links: Key dates: Players entry, click here Accreditation form, click here Hotel booking form, click here Transport form, click here Practice form, click here Visa form, click here Meeting room form, click here 05 September Closing date for entries. 07 September WR date for M & Q report. 08 September Draft 1 of M & Q report/promotion/seed/qualification 12 September Deadline: Hotel, visa, photo accreditation, transport forms 21 September WR date for seeding 22 September Seeding released 24 September Last date for withdrawal without penalty 26 September Draw date

Winners of past 6 international tournaments in Denmark: 2016 Odense MS Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk, Thailand WS Akane Yamaguchi, Japan MD Shem V Goh / Kiong Wee Tan, Malaysia WD Misaki Matsutomo / Ayaka Takahashi, Japan XD Joachim Fischer / Christinna Pedersen, Denmark 2015 Odense MS Long Chen, China WS Li Xuerui, China MD Yong Dae Lee / Yeon Seong Yoo, Korea WD Jung Kyung Eun / Shin Seung Chan, Korea MxD Ko Sung Hyun / Kim Ha Na, Korea 2014 Odense MS Long Chen, China WS Li Xuerui, China MD Haifeng Fu / Nan Zhang, China WD Xiaoli Wang / Yang Yu, China MxD Chen Xu / Jin Ma, China 2013 Odense MS Long Chen, China WS Yihan Wang, China MD Yong Dae Lee / Yeon Seong Yoo, Korea WD Yixin Bao / Jinhua Tang, China MxD Nan Zhang / Yunlei Zhao, China 2012 Odense MS Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia WS Saina Nehwal, India MD Baek Choel Shin / Yeon Seong Yoo, Korea WD Ma Jin / Tang Jinhua, China MxD Xu Chen / Ma Jin, China 2011 Odense MS Long Chen, China WS Xin Wang, China MD Jae Sung Jung / Yong Dae Lee, Korea WD Xiaoli Wang / Yang (F) Yu, China MxD Joachim Fischer / Christinna Pedersen, Denmark

Dear Friends: Your youth players are invited to compete in the Danisa Denmark Junior 2017 at the same time, please find enclosed all the necessary information. Date: October 18 - October 21. 2017. Venue: Paarup Hallerne Næsby Hallerne Paarupvej 21, 5210 Odense NV Maylandsvænget 9, 5270 Odense N Korup Sportcenter Præstevej 12, 5210 Odense NV Marienlyst Hallerne Windelsvej 138, 5000 Odense C Dalum Hallerne Mejerivej 1, 5260 Odense S Entries: Eligibility: Age groups: Entry closing date Thursday, September 28. 2017, click here Participation in Danisa Denmark Junior is open to members of any National Association recognized by the BWF and any currently registered member of the Badminton Denmark. All players from beginner to top level can participate in Danisa Denmark Junior. Each player can participate in 2 categories. There will not be played Mixed Doubles. Everyone s welcome to participate. Youth players can visit the Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor with their parents and still play themselves at the same time. It is the badminton experience of the year. And it is all placed in the national holiday week in Denmark, so a lot of other things are going on as well. The city has a cultural explosion of offers this week. This is the week to visit Denmark and watch world class badminton. Badminton Denmark s Youth Committee will make sure that every foreign player is placed in the right age and strength group. The tournament will be played in the following two levels and ages groups: U09D (Best level) 18th-19th U11A (Best level) 18th-19th U11B (Second best level) 18th-19th U11C (Third best level) 18th-19th U11D (Beginner) 18th-19th U13E (Elite level) 19th-20th U13M (Second best level) 20th-21st U13A (Third best level) 18th-19th U13B (Forth best level) 18th-19th U13C (Fifth best level) 18th-19th U13D (Beginner) 18th-19th U15E (Elite level) 19th-20th U15M (Second best level) 20th-21st

U15A (Third best level) 18th-19th U15B (Forth best level) 18th-19th U15C (Fifth best level) 18th-19th U15D (Beginner) 18th-19th U17E (Elite level) 19th-20th U17M (Second best level) 20th-21st U17/19A (Third best level) 18th-19th U17/19B (Forth best level) 18th-19th U17/19C (Beginner) 18th-19th U19E (Elite level) 19th-20th U19M (Second best level) 20th-21st Entry fee players: Entry fee Team leader: Please notice: Entry Fee is DKK 450, - /EUR 65, - for each player, incl.: Participating in Denmark Junior youth tournament. Free access to top badminton at the Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor on the days you are playing junior. Transport between playing venue and Odense Sports Park where the main venue is located. One Danisa Denmark Junior T-shirt. On the first day of play we offer you a special dinner at EWII Park in walking distance to the main venue. Accommodation incl. breakfast at a public school nearby (bring sleeping bag, pad etc.). Players will receive an arm band on the first day of play. This will be the access to Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor. Entry Fee is DKK 350, - /EUR 50, - for each team leader/parent, incl.: Access to top badminton at the Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor on the days your players are playing junior. Transport between playing venue and Odense Sports Park where the main venue is located. On the first day of play we offer you a special dinner at EWII Park in walking distance to the main venue. Accommodation incl. breakfast at a public school nearby (bring sleeping bag, pad etc.). Team leader will receive an arm band on the first day of play. This will be the access to Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor. Team leader should pick up t-shirt, arm band, meal tickets for the whole team at the ticket sale office at the venue for Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor. You are welcome to come and watch World Class badminton at Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor on the days you are not playing Danisa Denmark Junior but we can NOT guarantee a seat in the arena.

You can buy dinner tickets when you sign up for the tournament, the price is DKK 85, - / EUR 15 (The first day you play it is free). The meal is served between 17.30-18.30 at EWII Park in walking distance to the main venue. There is an opportunity for you and your players to do some extra training during the Danisa Denmark Open 2017 presented by Victor week. We can arrange hall time for some hours a day on days you are not playing in the tournament and we might be able to arrange training with some of Denmark s youth elite badminton coaches for a couple of hours a day. Please contact us if you are interested in doing more badminton than just the tournament. For further information, please feel free to contact: Event Assistant, Kathrine Ellegaard Hovgesen, event@badminton.dk +45 70 60 50 76 Other accommodation: You are welcome to use some of the official Hotels as well. All hotels are located in or very near the city centre of Odense. Odense is one of the main cities in Denmark. We have selected tree available choices: Hotel Ansgar (The hotel is located in the city centre) Østre Stationsvej 32, 5000 Odense C Comfort Hotel Windsor (The hotel is located in the city centre) Vindegade 45, 5000 Odense C Hotel Scandic Hvidkærvej 25, 5250 Odense SV Photo material: Visa: Badminton Denmark has the right to use photographs, film material or any other image of players taken during events sanctioned by BWF. Do you need a visa to Denmark? If you do, we shall gladly assist you in getting a visa. Just fill out the Visa Form, click here and Nicolaj Knudsen at the BAD office will issue an official invitation that should enable you to get your visa and if necessary contact our Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address any problem emerging. Please provide us with the following information on each person needing a visa using the Visa Form, click here: Last Name, First name, Sex, Date of Birth, Nationality, Place of Birth, Passport No, Issue Date, Expiry Date, and Occupation/Position, not later than September 19. Web: Please feel free to visit our new tournament web page all in English at www.denmarkopen.dk

Dear Friends: All Senior players of the world are invited to compete in the Danisa Denmark Senior 2017. Please find here all the necessary information. Date: October 20 - October 22. 2017. Venue: Entries: Direct e-mails: Eligibility: Marienlyst Hallerne Windelsvej 138, 5000 Odense C Entry closing date Tuesday, September 28. 2017, you can sign up here Director of Event, Brian Bach Moesgaard: brmo@badminton.dk Event Assistant, Nicolaj Knudsen, nikn@badminton.dk Event Office: event@badminton.dk Participation in Danisa Denmark Senior is open to members of any National Association recognized by the BWF and any currently registered member of the Badminton Denmark. The tournament will be played in the following two levels and ages groups: Level A (International and national level): +35/+40/+45/+50/+55/+60/+65/+70 Level B (Club level and local level): +35/+40/+45/+50/+55/+60/+65/+70 The tournament will be played in groups each 3 or 4 players/pairs. You can participate in three categories, but not in the same category in different age groups. You can subscribe with X-partners. Entry fee: Saturday night party: Prize Ceremonies: Photo material: Web: Entry fee per category DKK 300, - (EUR 45, -) (Ticket for the Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor semifinals included.) Saturday night there will be Players and Officials banquet and party. Fee for Saturday night party meal DKK 130, - /EUR 20, - per person, drinks not included. Prize Ceremonies will be held for the finalists where winner and runner-up will receive medals. Players are not allowed to wear hats or caps during the presentation ceremonies. Rackets may not be carried during presentations. Tracksuits, or clothing as worn during play, will be allowed. No other form of advertising will be permitted. This regulation will be strictly enforced by our stewards prior to each ceremony. Badminton Denmark has the right to use photographs, film material or any other image of players taken during events sanctioned by BWF. Please feel free to visit our new tournament web page all in English at www.denmarkopen.dk

Preliminary schedule: Friday October 20 09.00-22.00 XD, MS, WS Saturday October 21 09.00-12.00 XD, MS, WS 12.00-17.00 Danisa Denmark Open presented by Victor Semifinals (ticket included) 19.00-24.00 Saturday Night Party Sunday October 22 09.00-18.00 MD, WD Travel: Competitors from abroad are requested to inform the Badminton Denmark of time of arrival, flight no., etc. as soon as possible before arrival, according to the enclosed information. Please route your journey to Copenhagen Airport to arrive at the given times for pick up. If it is more convenient for you, we can arrange pick up at Odense Central Station. Trains depart directly from Copenhagen Airport. Transportation (pickup): Airport: Will be provided as a courtesy from Copenhagen Airport and from Odense Central Station only to the hotels. Transport from Copenhagen Airport will be available Thursday October 19 between the hours of 17.00 and 18.00 and again between the hours of 21.00 and 22.00. Ps. The above can be subject to change in the program depending on most player s actual arrival times. If you arrive between other hours or if your transport is by train, please route your journey by train to Odense Central Train Station and we will see to your pick up here at all hours of the day. There are direct trains from Copenhagen Airport to Odense Centrals train station as well. Please use the transport booking form, not later than September 19, click here. Your journey home from the event will be subject to collective travel as well or by train if the bus times do not fit your purpose, see more in the program just before the tournament. Shuttle Service: Preliminary time schedule intentions. Friday 08:00-08:15 Hotels to Marienlyst Sportcenter 22:30 Marienlyst Sportcenter to Hotels Saturday 08:00-08:15 Hotels to Marienlyst Sportcenter (Singles Players) 12:00 Marienlyst Sportcenter to Odense Sports Park Sunday 08:00-08:15 Hotels to Marienlyst Sportcenter (Doubles Players) 18:30 Marienlyst Sportcenter to Hotels

Accommodation: Accommodation must be booked through the hotel booking form, click here, not later than September 12. The official Danisa Denmark Open Hotels are as follows. All hotels are located in or very near the city centre of Odense. Odense is one of the main cities in Denmark. Hotel Ansgar (The hotel is located in the city centre) Østre Stationsvej 32, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 740 Double room DKK 900 Triple room DKK 1000 Comfort Hotel Windsor (The hotel is located in the city centre) Vindegade 45, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 740 Double room DKK 900 Triple room DKK 1000 Hotel Plaza (The hotel is located in the city centre) Østre Stationsvej 24, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 925 Double room DKK 1025 Triple room DKK 1125 Radisson (The hotel is located in the city centre) Claus Bergsgade 7, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 925 Double room DKK 1025 Triple room DKK 1225 First Hotel Grand (The hotel is located in the city centre) Jernbanegade 18, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 965 Double room DKK 1065 Triple room DKK 1265 Room allocation will be confirmed and done in order of receipt of booking form, click here. Bookings entered later than September 12 can only be honoured if available and will be subject to a prize increase of DKK 50,- per room per night. Payment: Payment will be on departure for the total booking.

It is prohibited to use any kind of cooking appliances inside the hotel or in your rooms. If you wish to change your booking please inform the reception desk at the hotel by 11:00AM at the latest, incurring a charge only for the actual stay. If you cancel a room or if you don't check in, the price for the first booked night will be charged. Visa: Do you need a visa to Denmark? If you do, we shall gladly assist you in getting a visa. Just fill out the Visa Form, click here and Nicolaj Knudsen at the BAD office will issue an official invitation that should enable you to get your visa and if necessary contact our Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address any problem emerging. Please provide us with the following information on each person needing a visa using the Visa Form, click here: Last Name, First name, Sex, Date of Birth, Nationality, Place of Birth, Passport No, Issue Date, Expiry Date, and Occupation/Position, not later than September 19.