World Singles Championships 2016 Qatar Bowling Center, Bulletin 1
World Singles Championships 2016: Bulletin no. 1 WORLD BOWLING and Qatar Bowling Federation proudly present the World Singles Championships 2016 Bulletin no. 1 for WORLD BOWLING member federations. The World Singles Championships 2016 will be hosted by World Bowling and Qatar Bowling Federation. Please pay attention to the deadlines presented in this bulletin, chapter 6. It may not be possible for federations to enter the championships not meeting the entry deadline. In this bulletin the following items are presented: 1. Preliminary Schedule 2. Hotel 3. Qatar Bowling Center 4. Various facilities and services 5. Various fees 6. Forms and deadlines Eligibility to participate Each member federation in good standing may register a maximum of 2 men and 2 women to participate in the 2016 World Singles Championships. We are looking forward to receiving further questions and information from you and to meet you and your delegation during the WSC 2016. Do not hesitate to contact us! Questions about the championship contact WSC 2016 office 2016WSC@worldbowling.org. For all questions about room reservations please contact the Marriott Hotel Registration link coming soon. World Bowling Sheikh Talal M Al Sabah, President Kim Thorsgaard Jensen, Championship Director World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 2
1. Preliminary Schedule The premise of participation for the schedule is a maximum of 120 women and 120 men, i.e. converted to 240 athletes, who can be divided in other alternatives if necessary. The number of athletes in 2012 was 57 women and 71 men = 128 athletes in total. Weekday Date From To Activity Thursday 01.12.2016 - - Ball Registration - - Unofficial Practice Weekday Date From To Activity - - Last day of arrivals 09.00 17.00 Ball Registration Friday 02.12.2016 09.00 17.00 Unofficial Practice 18.00 19.00 Team Managers Meeting at the hotel 19.00 20.00 Lane Maintenance (if needed) 20.00 21.30 Official Practice Squad (if needed) The TM Meeting will be held at 19.00, if there is no official practice squad on 2 December. Weekday Date From To Activity 09.00 16.00 Ball Registration 09.00 10.30 Official Practice Squad 10.30 11.30 Lane Maintenance Saturday 03.12.2016 11.30 13.00 Official Practice Squad 13.00 14.00 Lane Maintenance 14.00 15.30 Official Practice Squad 19.00 22.00 Opening Ceremony and Reception Weekday Date From To Activity 08.00 09.00 Lane Maintenance 09.00 11.30 Qualification Block 1, Squad 1 Men Sunday 04.12.2016 11.30 12.30 Lane Maintenance 12.30 15.00 Qualification Block 1, Squad 2 Men 15.00 16.00 Lane Maintenance 16.00 18.30 Qualification Block 1, Squad 1 Women World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 3
Weekday Date From To Activity 08.00 09.00 Lane Maintenance 09.00 11.30 Qualification Block 1, Squad 2 Women Monday 05.12.2016 11.30 12.30 Lane Maintenance 12.30 15.00 Qualification Block 2, Squad 1 Men 15.00 16.00 Lane Maintenance 16.00 18.30 Qualification Block 2, Squad 2 Men Weekday Date From To Activity 08.00 09.00 Lane Maintenance 09.00 11.30 Qualification Block 2, Squad 1 Women Tuesday 06.12.2016 11.30 12.30 Lane Maintenance 12.30 15.00 Qualification Block 2, Squad 2 Women 15.00 16.00 Lane Maintenance 16.00 18.30 Qualification Block 3, Squad A Men After Block 2 has ended for both genders, the squads will be rearranged, so the top male and the top female bowlers will be assigned to Squad B Weekday Date From To Activity 08.00 09.00 Lane Maintenance 09.00 11.30 Qualification Block 3, Squad B Men Wednesday 07.12.2016 11.30 12.30 Lane Maintenance 12.30 15.00 Qualification Block 3, Squad A Women 15.00 16.00 Lane Maintenance 16.00 18.30 Qualification Block 3, Squad B Women Weekday Date From To Activity 08.00 09.00 Lane Maintenance Thursday 08.12.2016 09.00 13.00 Step 2: Men in 4 groups, each with 8 athletes 13.00 14.00 Lane Maintenance 14.00 18.00 Step 2: Women in 4 groups, each with 8 athletes World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 4
Weekday Date From To Activity Friday 09.12.2016 08.00 09.00 Lane Maintenance 09.00 13.00 Step 3: Men in 1 group with 8 Athletes Step 3: Women in 1 group with 8 Athletes 13.30 14.00 Lane Maintenance 14.00 14.30 Semi Finals Men Semi Finals Women 14.45 15.15 Final Men 15.30 16.00 Final Women 16.30 17.00 Medal Ceremonies 20.00 - Farewell Dinner Weekday Date From To Activity Saturday 10.12.2016 - - Departures 16.00 23.00 The first two squads in Qatar Bowling Open Unofficial practice may be scheduled directly with Qatar Bowling Center. Contact Bandar Al-Shafi, at qatarbowlingfederation@gmail.com. World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 5
2. Official Hotel The official hotel is the Doha Marriott. There are a limited number of rooms available at the hotel, please don t wait until the end to book. Marriott Hotel Distance to the airport Marriott Hotel 10 minutes by car Distance to Bowling Center Address 15 minutes by car Phone +974 4429 8801 Ras Abu Aboud Street Building 2, Street 920, Zone 28, Box 1911 E-mail Registration Link Firas.Ali@marriotthotels.com Mr. Firas Al-Ali Registration link coming soon Room rates Single rooms Double rooms All fees are expressed in USD. $110.00 for single occupancy $125.00 for double occupancy (2 beds/2 people) Room rates are inclusive of breakfast and wireless internet free of charge; also free daily laundry service (3 pieces clothing), gym facilities, shuttle bus to shopping malls. All hotel reservations must be made directly to the Marriott Hotel. 3. Official Bowling Centre Doha Bowling Center Centre location Distance to the airport Address 15 minutes by car Al Ryyan, Near Mannai Roundabout Phone (+974) 4432-9178 Fax (+974) 4443-2436 E-mail Website qatarbowlingfederation@gmail.com Bandar Al-Shafi www.qatarbowlingcenter.net World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 6
Centre specifications Number of lanes 32 Lane approach AMF HPL Lane surface AMF HPL Pin decks AMF HPL Pin spotters QubicaAMF XLi Pins AM Flite Scoring system QubicaAMF Bowland Lane dressing Dressing equipment Lane conditioner Lane cleaner Kegel Flex Ice Defense-C and K2 4. Various Facilities and Services Website Various information related to the WSC 2016 will be available at 2016WSC.worldbowling.org no later than May 15, 2016 including all necessary information. Press Area One meeting room will be used for the press. Space will be provided for approximately 60 press officials. All press officials will be connected through a wireless network to access the internet at no cost. Press officials are expected bring their own laptops. A printer will be available. Press Conferences Sufficient space for press conferences will be provided after the conclusion of each discipline and/or when necessary. Result Services The latest technology will be in use both for the press officials and for accumulation and presentation of scores and standings. Scores will be shown in the venue on appropriate display units. Online results will be available as well. Bus Services All delegations of the championships staying in the host hotel will be met in the Doha International Airport in Doha. Similar service will be provided for departures. Equipment Storage Ball Park in the bowling centre will be used to store the equipment. A secure system for storage will be in place. There will be an easy and short distance from Ball Park to the lanes. World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 7
Farewell Banquet The banquet will be held on December 9 in the evening at a location to be decided. Transportation from the official hotel will be provided for all registered members of delegations if the Banquet venue is not within walking distance of the official hotel. Lane pattern As of January 1, 2016 only one pattern will be used for all disciplines in the championship. The lane pattern category will be chosen and announced between short, medium and long no later than September 3, 2016. The selected pattern within that category will be announced at the Team Managers meeting December 2, 2016. Visas Assistance with Visas will be through the Qatar Bowling Federation. The entry form and passport copy will be necessary, as soon as possible but no later than two and one months, respectively, before the start of the Championships. 5. Various Fees WSC 2016 Entry Fee The WSC 2016 entry fee is USD 275. This fee is payable for all delegations, including players, coaches, managers, head of delegations and other officials connected to each team. WSC 2016 Supporters Fee The WSC 2016 Supporter fee is USD 125. Included in the Supporter fee is - transportation to/from Doha International Airport to the official hotel - transportation to/from official hotel bowling centre - banquet ticket - welcome gift Prepayment of Fees All fees must be prepaid and payment is to be received by WORLD BOWLING on or before October 15, 2016 It is preferred that payments are done by card. Payment instructions are available on the World Bowling website, www.worldbowling.org If you want to transfer to the WORLD BOWLING bank account contact the WWC office on 2016WSC@worldbowling.org. All bank costs must be paid by you. World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 8
6. Forms and Deadlines Attached with this bulletin are the all forms related to the WSC 2016. Please pay attention to the following deadlines for WSC 2016. - Latest October 1, 2016 - Sending Entry Form A telling if the federation will participate or not - Latest October 15, 2016 - Pay the entry fees to WORLD BOWLING (see Chapter 5 in this Bulletin) - Latest November 1, 2016 - Sending Form B to make room reservations directly to the official hotel. Please note that there is a limited number of rooms available at the official hotel, if it becomes full you will be directed to another hotel. - Latest November 1, 2016 - Send Form C Room List with Names - Send Form D Arrival and Departure - Send Form E Names in Delegation/Registration for Administrative System - Send Form F Press Accreditation - Send Form G Names of Supporters World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 9
2016 World Singles Championship Form A: Entry Form Please return this form even if you do not want to participate in the WSC 2016. Federation Confirmation We want to participate (Yes/No) The delegation Number of players in the team MALES FEMALES Number of officials connected to the team Contact information Contact person Mobile E-mail Federation Contact (if different from above) Federation E-mail Federation Phone The ultimate deadline of submitting this form is October 1, 2016. Entry fees must be paid by October 15, 2016. Contact information of the WSC 2016 Organizing Committee Phone E-mail address +1 414-803-9188 2016WSC@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 10
2016 World Singles Championship Form B: Hotel Form for Marriott Hotel Please return this form even if you are accommodating your delegation at another hotel! Federation Hotel accommodation you are using? Number of rooms Type of rooms Arrival date Departure date Type of rooms (field no. 2 to in the table above): 1 = Single Occupancy Room; 2 = Twin (double) Occupancy Room/Two beds; The payment must take place directly to the Hotel before arrival pursuant to directions in the Championship website. The deadline of submitting this form is November 1, 2016. Submissions received after November 1 cannot be guaranteed rooms in the host hotels. Your contact about hotel reservations for the WSC 2016 Hotel and Phone Marriott Hotel +974 4429 8801 E-mail address Firas.Ali@marriotthotels.com Please send this form to Marriot Hotel and cc. 2016WSC@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 11
2016 World Singles Championship Form C: Room List with Names Federation Your delegation divided at the hotel rooms Room Type Please type all names at the room 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 = Single Occupancy Room; 2 = Double Occupancy Room/Two beds; The ultimate deadline of submitting this form is November 1, 2016 Your contact about hotel reservations for the WSC 2016 Hotel and Phone Marriott Hotel +974 4429 8801 E-mail address Firas.Ali@marriotthotels.com Please send this form to Marriot Hotel and cc.2016wsc@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 12
2016 World Singles Championship Form D: Arrival and Departure Federation Means of transportation Will arrive by plane Will arrive by train Will arrive by bus or car Arrival information Arrival Airport Date (dd/mm/yyyy) Flight # Time 24hr digital presentation # of People Departure information Departure Airport Date (dd/mm/yyyy) Flight # Time 24 hr digital presentation # of People Please note that transportation is only provided for flights arriving and departing from Doha International Airport. The ultimate deadline of submitting this form is November 1, 2016 Contact information WSC 2016 Organizing Committee Phone E-mail address World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 13
2016 World Singles Championship +1 414-803-9188 2016WSC@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 14
2016 World Singles Championship Form E: Names in Delegation Registration for Administrative System Federation Athletes (Please TYPE only the names to be shown in the result system!) Given name Family name Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd) Gender M M F F Right/left Handed R / L Two handed player (mark X) Officials Given name Family name Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd) Gender Male/Female M / F Function The ultimate deadline of submitting this form is November 1, 2016 Contact information WSC 2016 Organizing Committee Phone E-mail address +1 414-803-9188 2016WSC@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 15
2016 World Singles Championship Form F: Names of Supporters Federation Supporters Name (first name, family name) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The ultimate deadline of submitting this form is November 1, 2016 Contact information WSC 2016 Organizing Committee Phone E-mail address +1 414-803-9188 2016WSC@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 16
2016 World Singles Championship Form G: Press Accreditation Federation Registration information Name Newspaper / Magazine Email address for press kit The ultimate deadline of submitting this form is November 1, 2016 Contact information WSC 2016 Organizing Committee Phone E-mail address +1 414-803-9188 2016WSC@worldbowling.org World Singles Championships 2016 / Bulletin #1 / Page 17