21st -29th October 2016 Birmingham, England Masters World Series Tournament Entry Pack
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Masters World Series Tournament Entry Pack Contents A message from the Chairman Tournament Eligibility Tournament Venue Tournament Schedule Fees, Pricing and Payment Terms Tournament Registration Forms Additional Information Key Contacts 03
A warm welcome from the Chairman Welcome to the Masters World Series 2016 in Birmingham, England. The city, the club and the organising team look forward to greeting you all. This booklet includes details of the tournament entry arrangements. Please ensure that you take note of the key deadlines for entry and associated forms and payments. In addition to this Entry pack I will soon be distributing a Hospitality pack. This will provide you with significant assistance and savings regarding accommodation and flights through our event partners. It will also offer more detailed information about the Opening Festival and Closing Ceremony plans. A dedicated section of the WICF website, www.worldindoorcricketfederation.com will go live soon and will be updated with all further details and access to all documents as preparations progress. Duncan Norris, Chairman. INSPIRING PEOPLE TO PLAY 04
Tournament Eligibility All players/officials must be registered with their Country governing body to participate in any WICF event In specified age internationals, proof of age MUST be supplied before the event and, if necessary, upon demand by the WICF or member of the organising committee. Copies of passports for all players are to be submitted to the Tournament Director on or before Thursday 20th October 2016 Participation is determined by RESIDENCE and NOT passport or country of birth. However if a player has played for any country in any WICF event and now wishes to play for a different country by virtue of the fact that he/she is now resident in that different country, then the original country governing body needs to release the player and should not unreasonably withhold such release Dispensation to eligibility criteria may be considered in special cases by the WICF following written submissions which must be received 60 days in advance of the Tournament All decisions on eligibility shall be made by WICF and shall be binding Countries should ensure that all players, coaches and officials have access to and understand the contents of this document Eligibility dates Over 35s (Men & Ladies) Born on or before 21 October 1981 Over 40s Born on or before 21 October 1976 Over 45s Born on or before 21 October 1971 Over 50s Born on or before 21 October 1966 05
Tournament Venue B I R M I N G H A M Glasgow Marsh Hill, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7EY. UK The centre was opened in 2014 after taking over a former Birmingham City Council leisure centre. For the event a third pitch is being installed, the gymnasium is being relocated, and a hospitality marquee is being added. The Opening Festival day and Finals day will be ticketed entry. All other tournament days will be free of charge for spectators. Venue layout: Opening Day and Finals Day. 06 Manchester BIRMINGHAM London
Tournament Venue Venue layout: Day 2 - Semi-Finals. Will be open and free of charge every day. 07
Tournament Schedule Thursday 20th October 2016 Umpires Meeting Per Country Tournament Briefing Official Practice at venue Team / Officials Photo Shoot Friday 21st October 2016 Opening Festival Day 1 - Tournament Saturday 22nd October 2016 Day 2 - Tournament Sunday 23rd October 2016 Day 3 - Tournament Monday 24th October 2016 Day 4 - Tournament Tuesday 25th October 2016 Day 5 - Tournament Wednesday 26th October 2016 Day 6 - Tournament Thursday 27th October 2016 Day 7 - Tournament Friday 28th October 2016 Day 8 - Tournament Day 8 - Semi Finals Saturday 29th October 2016 Day 9 - Finals Closing Ceremony 08
Fees, Pricing and Payment Terms Tournament Entry Fees have been set at 2,500 per team (squad of 12 plus 2 = 14 persons) This payment is payable in 2 instalments 1,250 by 30th April 2016, 1,250 by 14th August 2016 The Tournament Entry Fee covers: Tickets for Opening and Closing Functions x 14 Tournament costs (pitches, balls, officials) x 14 Team photograph x 14 Tournament shirt x 14 Tournament programme x 14 Payments should be made to the following account: Action Indoor Sports National Westminster Bank Sort Code: 60-12-29 Account Number: 31335144 IBAN: GB15 NHBK 6012 2931 3351 44 09
Tournament Registration Forms All registration forms are included. Forms should be filled in using block capitals, scanned and returned by email to: nikipatel@actionsportuk.com Please ensure that all required fields are completed. Please find enclosed the following: Information Request Schedule Form 1 - Team Nomination Form Form 2 - Umpire Nomination Form Form 3 - Official Team Registration Form Information Request Schedule If you are able to submit any of these forms ahead of the deadlines listed it will be greatly appreciated by the Tournament Staff. Umpire Nomination Form: Team Nomination Form: Initial Team Entry Fee 50%: Competing Nations Logos: Head / Shoulder Photos for all Team Members and Support Staff: Official Team Registration and Shirt Sizes: Remaining Team Entry Fee 50%: 30th March 30th March 30th April 30th April 14th August 14th August 14th August 10
Team Nomination Forms should be filled in using block capitals, scanned and returned by email to: nikipatel@actionsportuk.com Please ensure that all required fields are completed and that the form is returned completed and by the appropriate due date. Country Please tick as appropriate: Men 35 and over Men 50 and over Men 40 and over Ladies 35 and over Men 45 and over Name Date Contact email address Signature Form due date: 30th March 2106 11
Umpire Nomination Forms should be filled in using block capitals, scanned and returned by email to: nikipatel@actionsportuk.com Please ensure that all required fields are completed and that the form is returned completed and by the appropriate due date. Country Please list in priority order: Umpire 1 Email address Umpire 2 Email address Umpire 3 Email address Umpire 4 Email address Name Date Contact email address Signature Form due date: 30th March 2016 12
Official Team Registration Forms should be filled in using block capitals, scanned and returned by email to: nikipatel@actionsportuk.com Please ensure that all required fields are completed and that the form is returned completed and by the appropriate due date. Country Player name (correct spelling): Shirt size: 1. S M L XL XXL 2. S M L XL XXL 3. S M L XL XXL 4. S M L XL XXL 5. S M L XL XXL 6. S M L XL XXL 7. S M L XL XXL 8. S M L XL XXL 9. S M L XL XXL 10. S M L XL XXL 11. S M L XL XXL 12. S M L XL XXL Shirt size: Manager name S M L XL XXL Coach name S M L XL XXL Form due date: 14th August 2016 13
Additional Information Accommodation, flights & transportation deals will be published in the Hospitality Pack Opening Festival and Closing Function tickets available for purchase from 30th April 2016 Training and practice match options will be organised in August 2016 Masters World Series draw available from 15th September 2016 Key Contacts Duncan Norris Chairman d.norris@actionsportuk.com Mike Bohndiek Event & Communications Director mike.bohndiek@actionsportuk.com Niki Patel Event Administrator nikipatel@actionsportuk.com Anish Patel Venue General Manager anishpatel@actionsportuk.com David Shepley Tournament Director davidshepley@optusnet.com.au Action Indoor Sports Birmingham Marsh Hill, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7EY +44 (0)121 546 0717 14
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