YONEX LITHUANIAN JUNIOR 2016 U19 part of the European Junior Badminton Circuit 2016 Junior International Series September 9 th 11 th 2016 Closing date 9 th August 2016 Klaipeda
Lithuanian Badminton Federation Invites entries to the YONEX Lithuanian Junior 2016 (U19) to be held in Klaipeda at September 9th 11th 2015 as a part of the European Junior Badminton Circuit 2016 Junior International Series Closing date 9 th August 2016 Venue: Organizer: Local Organizer: Referee: Tournament Director: Sports hall, Buriu g. 5, Klaipėda, Lithuania Lithuanian Badminton Federation Klaipeda Badminton Club TBD Mr. Arnas Januska All entries and orders e-mail: ylj2016@badminton.lt should be sent to: website: http://www.badminton.lt/ylj2016 Phone: +370 606 93135, +370 600 62650 Address: Buriu g.5, Klaipeda, Lithuania Shuttles: Courts: Entry fees: Yonex AS-50 Yonex, 4 courts 25 per player in men s and women s singles, 20 per player in men s, women s and mixed doubles ( 40 per pair) The entry fees become due if a player is entered and has not been withdrawn when the entry deadline passes
Time Schedule: Practice Thursday 8 th September 2016 Team managers 9:00 p.m. Thursday 8 th September 2016 meeting Umpires meeting 8:00 a.m. Friday 9 th September 2019 Preliminary rounds 9:00 a.m. Friday 9 th September 2016 Preliminary rounds -- 9:00 a.m. Saturday 10 th September 2016 Quarterfinals - 3:00 p.m. Saturday 10 th September 2016 Semifinals WD, MD, XD 6 p.m. Saturday 10 th September 2016 MS and WS Semifinals 10:00 a.m. Sunday 11 th September 2016 Finals 12:00 p.m. Sunday 11 th September 2016 All events will be at the tournament Venue. Events: Number of players accepted for main rounds: MS - 48, WS - 48, MD - 32, WD - 32, XD 48 It is required that every event in a particular Junior Circuit tournament has at least 8 competitors (i.e. actual competitors, not merely entries). If the required number of competitors it is not met, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking. Entries: All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System Age requirements: players born in 1998 or later https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=1a2 CE219-B712-4FED-957E-06BDFB69F177 Entries must be submitted no later than Tuesday, 9 August 2016 at 23.59 BWF HQ time (GMT +08.00). The Member Association that enters a player into a Circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player. For all the players withdrawing in the meantime the Organizers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member Association. All the entries must be confirmed by the National Associations. No late entries will be accepted. Draws Draw date: 23 rd August 2016 Withdrawals: After entering a player(s) in the tournament it is the Member Nation s responsibility to secure visas for their players if this is needed. Make sure that visa applications are made early enough.
Any withdrawals must be announced in writing and accompanied by a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation. Conditions: Visa: The tournament will be played on elimination system. Winners in every category will receive medals also 2 nd place runner up. No medals for 3 rd and 4 th place. The tournament will be held strictly in accordance with the Competition Regulations of the BWF and the Badminton Europe Junior Circuit 2016 Regulations. Advertising on clothing shall be regulated by BWF s Regulations 19.-23. According to Lithuanian laws Drug Testing may be carried out on a random basis at any time. Insurance have to be arranged by participants. All participants, who need a visa, should request for invitational letter from organizer in time. Accommodation: Shall be ordered together with the entries. Organizer offers following hotels: Hotel Morena **** (2km from venue) Audros g. 8, Klaipeda http://www.morenahotel.lt/en/home/ Single room 35 (3 rooms ) Double room 47 Triple room 65 (only 4 such a rooms available) Prices include breakfast and local taxes. Prices are per room/night. Important: Booking official hotel is only valid if it is made through organizers. Booking.com or other platforms will not be valid. Transport: Attention: Official tournament airport is Palanga International. Transfer will be provided for players who have booked official hotel through organizers. You have to pay for room, not for person. Accommodation you have to order before 25 th August 2016. If you do not make it before this date, we are not able to guarantee accommodation for your team.
Transport: Organizers provide a transport from Palanga International Airport for free only for persons, who accommodate in the official hotels. Payments: All payments must be done in cash and in EURO at the accreditation in the Office of the Organizer. Betting: Betting might be offered from this event. Please note that betting is not allowed to be made by players or officials connected to the Event either in person or through a third party. Participants may therefore not make bets on the Event or procure through third parties the making of bets with a betting agency. Participants who, in violation of this prohibition, nevertheless make or procure through third parties the making of bets with betting agencies shall be immediately disqualified from participation in the Event and are liable for legal prosecution. Similarly manipulation of games will be met with disqualification and possible legal prosecution. Any violation mentioned above is also a breach of Player's Code of Conduct (Art. 5.2.) and will be sanctioned by BWF. Prize money: There is no prize money for this tournament. Further provisions: Insurance: The Yonex Lithuanian Junior 2016 Badminton Tournament will be played in accordance with the Laws of Badminton, the BWF Competition Regulations and the BE Circuit Regulations 2016. In case of a dispute the referee shall have a decisive word. Insurance shall be arranged individually by each player. During the tournament a doctor will be present in the hall. Drug testing: ` Drug Testing may be carried out on a random basis at any time.
Clothing and Advertising: It is mandatory for the semi-finals and finals that partners in doubles wear the same colour of the T-shirt and shorts/skirts. Failing to do so shall result in an administrative fine of 50,00 EUR. (Regulation 13.3 in Badminton Europe Junior Circuit Regulations 2016) Cancellation of the Tournament: The organising Member Association can cancel a tournament in case of force majeure. Such cancellation must be announced at least 15 days before the start of the tournament. If a cancellation is announced less than 15 days before the start of the tournament, then the Member Association organising the tournament is liable for any expenses incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.). BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons because of a cancellation of a tournament. Badminton Europe Waiver: Changes: Member Association and/or Organiser may be liable for claims originating from the damages incurred by the participants and/or any other persons, arising from or in connection to the particular BE Circuit tournament, according to local Law. BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any such claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to injury or loss to person or property, arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to the particular BE Circuit tournament. The Tournament committee reserves the right to add to or alter these conditions. Its decision in all matters will be final.