Organized by Hosted by Subvented by WBSC Technical Officials Seminar for Baseball/Softball 2018 in Hong Kong Event Outlines Organized by Hosted by Subvented by Seminar Date Instructor Objectives Target participants Certificate Venues Medium World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) Leisure and Cultural Services Department, HKSAR (LCSD) Technical Commissioner Umpire Scoring Baseball/Softball Baseball only Baseball/Softball 31 March 1 April 2018 (2 days) knowledge in the respective area to meet the practice in operating WBSC tournaments protocol and how to prepare official tournament reports under the WBSC system Potential candidate should has the knowledge of baseball rules and regulations Good level of English is a must and able to write well-organized report national member federations 31 March 2 April 2018 (3 days) To be appointed by WBSC knowledge in the respective area to meet the practice in operating WBSC tournaments protocol and how to prepare official tournament reports under the WBSC system Local Registered Umpire national member federations 30 March 2 April 2018 (4 days) knowledge in the respective area to meet the practice in operating WBSC tournaments protocol and how to prepare official tournament reports under the WBSC system Local Registered Scorer national member federations Participants passed in the evaluation, Certificate of Participation will be issued by WBSC Classroom:, 1 Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Field Practice: Baseball Field, No. 90 Sin Fat Road, Lam Tin, Kowloon English Registration Fee HK$600 (USD80) HK$1,000 (USD130) HK$600 (USD80) Event Package for overseas participants. Included Registration Fee. USD330 per head per event (3 nights, share room) USD480 per head per event (3 nights, single room) USD450 per head per event (4 nights, share room) USD650 per head per event (4 nights, single room) Air ticket at own expenses USD500 per head per event (5 nights, share room) USD760 per head per event (5 nights, single room) Enquiry: Hong Kong Baseball Association E-mail: hkbsa@hkolympic.org Tel: (852) 2504 8330
Event Package for Overseas Participant Nomination from the respective WBSC national member federation is preferable. 1. Accommodation: Harbour Plaza North Point (tentative) 665 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong (MTR Quarry Bay Station, Exit C) Website: www.harbour-plaza.com Share a twin room: In-room Broadband or Wi-Fi Internet connection for two electronic devices Daily buffet breakfast for maximum of two persons Free shuttle bus service between Hotel to/from Taikoo Place, Cityplaza, Causeway Bay & Central (Airport Express Hong Kong Station), Taikoo Shing, Causeway Bay and Airport Express Station Free use of Fitness Center, Sauna and Swimming Pool (closed in winter) Complimentary daily newspaper Convenient in-room coffee and tea making facilities Inclusive of 10% service charge and prevailing government tax per room per night * Additional cost will be charged for single room occupancy. 2. Local transportation: Airport pick-up on arrival day Shuttle bus on training days (to and from the ball park) Hotel to Airport on departure day 3. Meals: Breakfast will be included in the accommodation Lunch on the training days Certificate Presentation Ceremony and Farewell Party * Other meals at participant's own expenses. Insurance: Participant must be insured before departure to Hong Kong Application: 1. National Baseball Federations make nomination to HKBA in written before 31 January 2018 2. The nominated participants will be provided a login to fill out the registration forms through HKBA Online Registration System and pay online; 3. HKBA will assist the participants to apply visa for the seminar, it normally takes 30-45 days; 4. Registration deadline: 15 February 2018
Event Schedule for Technical Commissioner Seminar 31 March 1 April 2018 Hong Kong Mar 30 (Fri) Afternoon to evening arrival Hotel 0930-1230 Classroom Lecture Mar 31 (Sat) 1430- Classroom Lecture 0930-1230 Field Practice 1420 Transfer to the field Apr 1 (Sun) 1500-1700 Review of game sheets, examination, summary and individual feedback 1700 Presentation of certificate and farewell party End of TC Clinic Apr 2 (Mon) Before 12noon departure
WBSC Technical Officials Seminar for Baseball 2018 in Hong Kong Event Schedule for Umpire Seminar 31 March 2 April 2018 Mar 30 (Fri) Afternoon to evening Mar 31 (Sat) 0930-1230 Field Work arrival Apr 1 (Sun) 1400- Field Work 0930-1230 Field Practice (Friendly game) 1400- Field Work Apr 2(Mon) 0930-1230 Field Practice Field 1400-1630 Summary and individual feedback 1630 All participants move to hotel Optional 1800 All participants move to 1830 Presentation of certificate and farewell party Apr 3 (Tue) Before 12noon departure
Event Schedule for Scoring Seminar 30 March 2 April 2018 Mar 29 Afternoon to (Thur) evening arrival 0930-1230 WBSC Scoring System Mar 30 1430- WBSC Scoring System (Fri) 0930-1230 WBSC Scoring System Mar 31 1430- WBSC Scoring System (Sat) Overseas Participant return hotel and free time 0930-1230 Field Practice (Friendly game) Apr 1 1430- Computer Scoring System (Sun) Overseas Participant return hotel and free time 0930-1230 Computer Scoring System 1420 Transfer to Apr 2 1500-1800 Computer Scoring System (Mon) 1800 All participants move to hotel 1900 Presentation of certificate and farewell party Hotel 2030 End of Scoring Clinic Apr 3 (Tue) Before 12 noon departure