SPANISH OPEN MASTERS 2015 Valencia Date This event will be held from Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1. Depending on entries and size of the draws, the tournament will start on Friday, February 27 at 10.00am. Closing date for entries Sunday, February 8, 2015 Venue(s) Depending on entries and size of the draws. 4 courts Tutempo K7 Pista de Ademuz, Salida 7 46980 Paterna Valencia, España www.tutempok7.es +34 961 387 400 5 courts Olympia Spa & Fitness Calle Maestro Serrano, 3 46120 Alboraia Valencia, España www.olympiaspafitness.com +34 963 033 390 4 courts Polideportivo El Cabanyal Calle Don Vicent Gallart S/N 46001 Valencia España http://www.deportevalencia.com/instalaciones/poliesportiu-el-cabanyal/ +34 963 711 929 Categories Men s: +35, +40, +45, +50, +55, +60, +65, +70, +75 Women s: +35, +40, +45, +50, +55, +60, +65, +70, +75 The TD reserves the right to amalgamate age groups if there are insufficient entries to make a workable draw Players are only allowed to enter one category. Eligibility This event is open to all players who are over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 on the first day of the event. As specified by the WSF and ESF, players must hold an active Squash Player Identification Number (SPIN) to compete in all ESF Registered events. Players without a SPIN can register through the WSF website www.worldsquash.org/spin
Seeding The seeding will be carried out by the Masters Sub-Committee Seeding Panel using the latest available results and ESF Masters Rankings valid at the closing date and in accordance with the ESF Masters Circuit Guidelines. Matches All matches played will consist of the best of five sets, under the rules of the WSF. All players are guaranteed a minimum of three matches. The Tournament Organisers reserve the right to organize plate matches consisting of the best of five sets. PAR 11 scoring (to 2 clear points) will be used. Draws Maximum draw size: 64 (3 day event). Refereeing All players will be expected to mark and referee matches Ball DUNLOP PRO XX. Prizes Prizes for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Place in each age group. Insurance Players enter and play in the tournament at their own risk. Neither the organisers nor the ESF will accept responsibility for any claims including for injury or accident. Suitable insurance must be organised by the player or the participating federation. Hotel Hotel Sidorme Valencia Aeropuerto - Feria Ciudad De Lliria, 4 Pol. Empresarial Táctica Al lado de la Calle Botiguers 46980 Paterna (Valencia) http://www.sidorme.com/es/hoteles/hotel-valencia Tel: (+34) 961 344 640 Ibis Budget Valencia Aeropuerto Camp de l Olivereta SN 46940 Manises (Valencia) http://www.ibis.com/es/hotel-3202-ibis-budget-valencia-aeropuerto-antesibis/index.shtml Tel : (+34) 961 526 063 Olympia Hotel Events & Spa Calle Maestro Serrano, 3-5 46120 Alboraia (Valencia) http://www.olympiahotelvalencia.com/ Tel: (+34) 963 033 392 Reservations can only be made by the tournament organisers.
Transport All players who book a package with accommodation will have included transportation between the hotel and venue(s). The table bus schedules will be posted on the tournament website (www.openmasters2015valencia.com). Anybody without accommodation pack will need to organise their own transport, but the organisers will be happy to give advice about the best options. Entries All entries must be approved by a player s national association. Any entry not approved by the player s national association will not be accepted. All entries must be made on the website entry form: http://openmasters2015valencia.com/index.php/en/registration Payment The entry fee and package fee, as detailed below, along with the ranking levy of 4 per player must be paid to the host by the closing date. The entry fee must be paid by bank transfer (net of bank charges) to : Beneficiary Bank: BANCO SABADELL Account Name: CLUB SQUASH VALENCIA Account No/ IBAN: ES48 0081 1507 7300 0100 1802 SWIFT Code/BIC: BSABESBB Reference: OMV2015+ name of player Please mark payment clearly with name of event and name of player Pack A: (BASIC) ONLY includes entry fee + player pack NO TRANSPORT during the tournament included. PACKAGE FEES Pack B1: Entry fee + 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in single room, Hotel Pack B2: Entry fee + 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in double room, Pack C1: Entry fee + 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in single room, Hotel 35 155 164 195
Pack C2: Entry fee + 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in double room Pack D1: Entry fee + 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in single room Hotel Pack D2: Entry fee + 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in double room Pack E1: Entry fee + 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in single room Hotel Pack E2: Entry fee + 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in double room Hotel Pack F1: Entry fee + 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in single room Hotel Pack F2: Entry fee + 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in double room Hotel Pack G1: Entry fee + 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in single room Hotel Pack G2: Entry fee + 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in double room Hotel 207 235 250 200 245 255 315 310 385
Draws The seeding lists and time of the first matches for specific age groups will be published 7 days prior to the start date. Finalised draws for the event will only be posted at the venue and on the internet at the start of the event. Draws will also be displayed at the official hotel. ESF regulations & penalties A late withdrawal is a withdrawal made 2 days or less before the start date of a tournament Ranking penalties will be applied to the records of players who fail to turn up or who make a late withdrawal not supported by a medical certificate (see E4a, E4b and F2l). Following a withdrawal, fees should be reimbursed as follows: a) Withdrawal up to 14 days before the start date of a tournament: fees reimbursed in full (less bank charges) b) Withdrawal 3-14 days before the start date of a tournament: 50% of fees reimbursed (less bank charges) c) Withdrawal 2 days or less before the start date of a tournament: reimbursement at the discretion of the tournament organiser If a player: a) Has entered a tournament and fails to turn up, he/she will receive zero ranking points for the tournament b) Fails to play out all scheduled matches for any reason other than illness or injury, he/she will receive zero ranking points for the tournament c) Commits either of these offence for a second time within a 12 month period, he/she will be banned from the ESF Masters Circuit for a period of 12 months ENTRY FORM: http://openmasters2015valencia.com/index.php/en/registration ALL INFO: http://openmasters2015valencia.com