INFORMATION EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Third edition LIGNANO SABBADIORO - ITALY OCTOBER 16th 2014
TABLE OF CONTENT 01 Introduction p3 The European Champions League p3 ITSF Official Tables 02 Tournament information p4 Registration and format p5 Qualification and Specific Rules p6 Schedule p7 Accommodation - Lignano Sabbadioro p9 Kozoom store and Kozoom mag p10 TST - Handle Change system p11 Partners p12 How to get there 03 Contact - Information
01 INTRODUCTION Ê3rd Ê Edition of European Champions League The 60-plus-tournament ITSF World Tour is divided into four categories: Open Tournaments (International, Masters Series & Pro Tour), 5 World Championship Series (WCS) events, 1 World Cup and 1 European Champions League. Following the success of the 1st and 2nd edition of the European Champions League, ITSF is happy to present you the 3rd Edition which will be held in October 16th 2014 in Lignano Sabbadoro (ITALY). With 16 teams in 2013 (including a women edition), the organisation of this league event is an important goal to develop table soccer in Europe and encourage federation to organize a national league. ÊITSF Ê Official Tables ÂBonzini  (France) www.bonzini.com ÂLeonhart  (Germany) www.original-leonhart.com The European Champions League allows the best European Foosball clubs to meet up during a big tournament. This event is now part of an incontrovertible event for our sport. 10 countries and more than 18 teams are expected for this 3rd edition to try to win the title of the European Champions League. 2013 European Champions ÂGarlando  (Italy) www.garlando.it KMTV Hasselt Bears Berlin ÂRoberto  Sport (Italy) www.robertosport.it  ÂWarrior (USA) www.warriortablesoccer.com p.3
02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION Ê ÊREGISTRATION AND FORMAT The deadline for federations registration is Monday, August 31th 2014 included : no registration will be taken into account after this date. Federations : They must have a real National Championship (Men and Women league) confirmed by sport and federation assessment commission. They have to give full results from their championship to be able to qualify. The National Champion has to be communicated as National Champion on federation s website. Players who are playing ECL are not allowed to play in any other club during the whole year (2014 season or 2014/2015 season as ECL will take place in October 2014) in a National League in one of the participating countries the national federations of the participating teams are responsible to control this. Format system : Men Format : Minimum 4 Teams - 6 + 2 reserve players Single double singles double (S D S D). Possible Tie in qualification and Penalty in elimination. Women Format : Minimum 4 teams - 4 + 2 reserve players Double single doubles single (D S D S +Extra D). Extra double only in elimination rounds. Sport dress is compulsory for all players. The city name and the club name must appear on the outfit : players have to wear it during the competition and ceremonies. National Federations can register their players and modify the list of players until September, 12th 2014 included. p.4
Ê ÊQUALIFICATION For 2014 : - If federation sport season is organized from January to December : 2013 winner is qualified - If federation sport season is on two years : 2012/2013 winner is qualified - If a federation does not have a league yet they have to organize a national championship now to be able to play next year. Reminder : Have a national league is compulsory to participate to the European Champions League The Commission will pay particular attention to qualified teams and players. IMPORTANT : ITSF Regular member* will benefit from a wild card. * Men : ONLY ITSF Regular member which have 2 divisions or at least 12 teams in their leagues can beneficiate from a wild Card. * Women : ONLY ITSF Regular member can beneficiate from a wild card. ÊSPECIFIC Ê RULES Qualification : 2 matches take place at the same time : When 2 teams meet, they have 2 tables at their disposal. Teams must not wait for their players to be available for the next match. The next available match on the scoresheet must be played on the first available table. Then there is only one flip to decide who gets to serve first. Format : One game - First to 7 on each table. The team captains flip a coin twice : - the team who win the first flip choose the side of the table they will play on for ALL the matches against the other team; they must play on the same side on both tables. - the team who win the second flip will choose which table is played first or who get to serve first. The team who lost this flip has the remaining option. Then before each of the following matches, the losing team of the previous match will choose which table is played first or who gets to serve first.the other team has the remaining option. The team who loses the first game of a match shall have the first serve to start the second game of that same match. Men Elimination : S D S D. 8 teams qualified. Best of 3 First to 5-2 points difference on last game (Up to 8 maximum). In case of a tie 2-2,Teams will play penalty shoutout as the following : Each team nominates 5 players (from players N 1 to N 5). Player 6 is out. Player 1 agains player 1, etc... In case of tie until the first 5 penalties : we start again with player 1 against player 1 (same order than before) if one player wins against one other the match is over. (Sudden death round) NB : Each player can choose on which table he wants to shoot (either its home table or the opposite table) Women Elimination : D S D S +Extra D. 8 teams qualified. Best of 3 First to 5-2 points difference on last game (Up to 8 maximum). p.5
Ê ÊSCHEDULE ECL 2014 groups draw will be held one week before the event kick-off : October 9th 2014 THURSDAY 16 8.00 AM : Team composition registration 9.30 AM : Qualifications round (During qualifications, 2 matches are played at the same time) 2.30 PM : End of qualifications 3.00 PM : Presentation of teams and photos 4.00 PM : 1/4 final Men & Women 6.00 PM: 1/2 Final Men & Women 8.00 PM : Final Women 10.00 PM : Final Men p.6
ÊACCOMMODATION Ê ITSF and Roberto Sport are pleased to present you Lignano Sabbadioro village for the European Champions League. LIGNANO SABBADIORO Lignano Sabbiadoro Is located in the far north-east of Italy, very close to the Austrian, Croatian and Slovenian borders. It is a famous tourist destination, well known for its great hospitality, numerous facilities and entertainment possibilities. The Ge.Tur Holiday Village is set in 60 hectares of pine woods and green areas and a long strip of a beautiful sea. The village consists of several residences and accommodation facilities that fulfill different needs with a the possibility to host up to 2800 people. What makes the village so special is the several sports facilities available varying from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball fields, and a big multi-functional sport hall that will host the WCS and the European Champion League events. p.7
Ê ÊALLE VELE RESIDENCE The Residence is the ideal location for sporting events due to its proximity to the Sports Hall and the numerous rooms of the first floor.is devoid of any kind of architectural barrier, both within the rooms for usability of services. The access path to the beach is very short and safe as it intersects with the roads travelled by vehicles. The use of the beach itself is facilitated by runways for heliotherapy for bathing. Most of the rooms have a wonderful view on the pinewood and the sea with large terraces. The restaurant downstairs provides table service and self-service. Outside the hotel there is also an outdoor pool. Prices include: Overnight price Breakfast Buffet dinner (from hour 19.00 until 22.00 ) Or take away dinner For a 2 bedrooms (Singles beds) Option A : Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 (3 nights - half Board) : 135,00/per person Option B : Thursday 16 to Monday 20 (3 nights half Board + 1 night B&B) : 160,00/per person Option C : Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 (4 nights half Board) : 170,00/per person Option D : Thursday 16 to Monday 20 (3 nights half board + 1 night B&B) : 190,00/per person For a 3/4 bedrooms (Singles beds) Option A : Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 (3 nights - half Board) : 121,50/per person Option B : Thursday 16 to Monday 20 (3 nights half Board + 1 night B&B) : 144,00/per person Option C : Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 (4 nights half Board) : 153,00/per person Option D : Thursday 16 to Monday 20 (3 nights half board + 1 night B&B) : 171,00/per person NB : Add 15,00 /per day for single bedrooms To book these options, players have to use these contacts: Booking by phone: +39.0431.409511 Booking by mail: booking.wcs@gmail.com Address : Viale Centrale, 29-33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) Phone +39.0431.409511 - Fax +39.0431.409512 Website : http://www.getur.com/seaside?b=residence&id=11&lang=en p.8
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Ê ÊTST - HANDLE CHANGE SYSTEM ÂÂ Players will play exclusively with TST handles or Bonzini ÂÂ TST and Bonzini handles & adaptators will be available on-the-spot. Rental Prices : 2.50 per TST handle 2.00 per Bonzini handle 1.50 per TST adaptator A pledge of the purchase price will be asked for every rent p.10
ÊPARTNERS Ê www.bonzini.com www.garlando.it www.original-leonhart.com www.robertosport.it www.warriortablesoccer.com www.robertosport.it www.kozoom.com www.tst-systems.com www.getur.com p.11
ÊACCESS Ê LIGNANO SABBADIORO Viale Centrale, 29-33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) ITALY By CAR : Exit the A4 motor way at Latisana. A 20 Km dual carriage way connects Latisana to Lignano. By TRAIN : the nearest train stations are Latisana (20 minutes) and Portogruaro (40 minutes). Bus line services with daily frequent runs are granted. AIRPORTS : By plane: Lignano is close to 3 different airports: Venezia Marco Polo 95 Km. Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari 64 Km Treviso Antonio Canova 100 Km All connected to Lignano by shuttle- bus services. p.12
CONTACT US : : Roberto Sport Via A. Casale 63 10010 Lessolo ITALY : +39 0125 58848 @: sales@robertsport.it : www.robertosport.it : International Table Soccer Federation 3 rue Clermont 44000 Nantes FRANCE (from Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) : +33 (0)2 40 47 90 84 : +33 (0)2 40 20 44 59 @: info@table-soccer.org : p.13