RACKET MASTERS 2015 SUPER WORLD TOUR EVENT ON THE FIR RACKETLON WORLD TOUR

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1 RACKET MASTERS 2015 SUPER WORLD TOUR EVENT ON THE FIR RACKETLON WORLD TOUR Some of the best Racketlon playing facilities in the world for all players in all classes. Michi Dickert plays the 2014 Racket World Championships at Surrey Sports Park Unique presentation of matches with fantastic spectator seating, music, lights, and player intros all to create the best atmosphere Racketlon has ever seen! Direct transport links from Gatwick and Heathrow airports for international players and all accommodation on site. Well organized, professionally run tournament with great food available throughout the weekend and a lively sports bar for the evenings.

2 THIS IS THE RACKET MASTERS! ACCOMMODATION Please read the below info about the two different accommodation options: Athlete s Village or Tournament Hotel. This year, there are limited rooms available in the tournament hotel where possible we recommend you stay in the Athlete s Village. However, please contact duncan.stahl@aureus-sv.com with all your accommodation requests and you will be sent back information about how to book and pay for your accommodation. ATHLETE S VILLAGE Situated in Surrey Sports Park are these high quality blocks of self-catering accommodation. There is a cafe and bar in the Village serving food and drinks and a large supermarket only 5 mins walk away. Each player gets their own private room with key card (only one person per room), with single bed, en-suite bathroom and free internet (see pic below). Rooms will be cleaned, fresh sheets and towels provided for every day of your stay. There is also a large kitchen that is shared between rooms which includes a large fridge, freezer, cooker, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, iron and board (see pic below). If there are groups of players, or families, who all want share the same apartment (each apartment has either 4,5,6,7 or 8 separate, private rooms) then let us know and we can book this for you.

3 The Athlete s Village at the Racket Masters 2015 is set to be a great experience for all players, either on their own or in a group, with a fantastic social atmosphere, very comfortable facilities with each player getting their own private room and bathroom and all only 5 mins from the Sports Centre! Cost: 42 per person per night ( 35 + VAT) Distance to Sports Centre: 5 mins walk Food: Self catering in large kitchen Internet: Free Facilities In the Village: Cafe + Bar (Tesco Supermarket 5 mins walk away) TOURNAMENT HOTEL The Tournament Hotel is also situated in Surrey Sports Park. It has a good restaurant, a late night bar and all players will also get free access to the hotel s swimming pool and gym. There are single rooms, double/twin rooms and a small number of triple rooms, all with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TV, but this year we only have a limited amount of rooms available in the Hotel so please get in contact very soon. Cost: Single 85 per room per night ( 64 + VAT) Double/Twin 110 per room per night ( 88 + VAT) Triple 135 per room per night (limited availability) ( VAT) Distance to Sports Centre: 5 mins walk Food: Breakfast included

4 TRAVEL Can all foreign players traveling by plane or Eurostar please with your travel plans. This is very important! By Plane Gatwick is the easiest airport to fly into. Heathrow as a second choice. Stansted and Luton airports are not recommended they take far longer and involve several changes through London. Gatwick Airport Make your way to Gatwick Airport Railway station, which is located at the south terminal. If your flight arrives at the north terminal there is a short shuttle that connects the two terminals. At the railway station, take a First Great Western direct train to Guildford direct trains operate once per hour. The journey takes 40 minutes and costs approximately 10 each way. At Guildford Station you will be met and transferred to Surrey Sports Park which will take 5 minutes. You can plan and view your train journey, visit National Rail Enquiries here: Heathrow Airport Take a National Express coach direct to Woking from terminals 1, 3 or 5. The service number is Woking Railair WR701. If you land at terminal 4, then make your way to terminal 5 to catch the coach. (At the moment terminal 2 is being refurbished and is due to open in June. When we know travel plans from there we will update this section.) The journey from Heathrow to Woking takes minutes and costs approximately 10 each way. The coach stops at Woking railway station. From there you will be met and transferred to Surrey Sports Park which will take approximately 20 minutes. To plan and view your coach journey, visit National Express here: Stansted Airport Take a Stansted Express train to Liverpool Street station.

5 From here, take the Underground to Waterloo station (to do this, take the red central line to Tottenham Court Rd, then the black northern line down to Waterloo.) From here, take a train to Guildford Station where you will be met and transferred to Surrey Sports Park. The journey from Stansted to Guildford will take approximately 2.5 hours as this is considerably further as it is the other side of London. Luton Airport Take a bus to Luton Airport Parkway railway station. From here, take a train to London St Pancras station. Then, take the Underground to Waterloo (to do this, take the dark blue Piccadilly line to Leicester Square, then the black northern line to Waterloo.) From here, take a train to Guildford where you will be met and transferred to Surrey Sports Park. The journey from Luton to Guildford will take approximately 3 hours as this is considerably further as it is the other side of London. By train: If coming from Europe and taking the Eurostar you will arrive in St Pancras International, London. From here, take the Underground to Waterloo (to do this, take the dark blue Piccadilly line to Leicester Square, then the black northern line to Waterloo.) From here, take a train to Guildford where you will be met and transferred to Surrey Sports Park. The journey from St Pancras to Guildford will take just over 1 hour. If travelling within the UK, Guildford station is the nearest to Surrey Sports Park. Guildford is approximately 30 minutes direct from Waterloo Station in London. By car: For Sat Nav use the postcode : GU2 7XP Full Address is: Surrey Sports Park University of Surrey Richard Meyjes Road Guildford

6 Surrey GU2 7AD Guildford is 30 miles south-west of London, on the A3 London-Portsmouth road. If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), remain on the bypass (A3) until you reach the exit signed to the Cathedral and University. At the roundabout take the third exit signposted Royal Surrey County Hospital and University, Manor Park. Simply follow the signs to the Royal Surrey County Hospital for approximately a mile, and approach Surrey Sports Park on the left. Turn left at the traffic lights onto Richard Meyjes Road, which leads to the entrance of Surrey Sports Park. ENTRY CLASSES Players may enter a maximum of 3 classes. Those Players who enter an age group category may enter a maximum of 4 classes - Men playing in 2 over-age categories may only play in categories next to each other, such as O45 and O50, or O60 and O65. They cannot for example, play in O45 and O55. The Tournament Entry Deadline is Friday 24 th July However, we have a maximum of number of players for this tournament, so entry may close early if this number is reached. PLEASE ENTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Please check the SCHEDULE Page for when the following categories will be played. All entry fees are also listed below. Men s A (Elite) B (Advanced) C (Amateur) D (Beginners) E (First Timers) Seniors: Over 40 s (born in 1975 or older) Over 45 s (born in 1970 or older)

7 Over 50 s (born in 1965 or older) Over 55 s (born in 1960 or older) Over 60 s (born in 1955 or older) Over 65 s (born in 1950 or older) Women s A (Elite, World Ranked Players + Advanced Players) B (Intermediate and New Players) Seniors: Over 45 s (born in 1970 or older) Over 55 s (born in 1960 or older) Junior s Boys: Under 21 s (born in 1994 or later) Under 16 s (born in 1999 or later) Under 13 s (born in 2002 or later) Girls: Under 21 s (born in 1994 or later) Under 16 s (born in 1999 or later) Under 13 s (born in 2002 or later) ENTRY FEES: go to to enter The entry fees are 45 (60 Euros) for ONE Open Banded or Senior Category. The entry fees are 30 (40 Euro) for ONE Junior Category. The entry fees are 50 (68 Euro) for TWO Junior Categories.

8 The entry fees are 75 (100 Euro) for TWO Senior Categories or ONE Open Banded & 1 Senior Category. The entry fees are 65 (88 Euro) for ONE Open Banded Category & ONE Junior Category. Entries for all doubles events is 15 per player. Refunds Due to system constraints, it is not possible to automatically discount for entering a 2nd category (if relevant to do so). Please pay in full for both categories upon entering and you will be refunded manually the difference for entering a 2nd category. EG If you enter TWO Senior Categories you will pay 90 ( 45 X 2) and be refunded 15. Refunds will be processed at the end of each month. With the first refund transactions taking place at the end of MayThe entry fees are (100 Euro) for ONE Open Banded Category & ONE Junior Category. SCHEDULE EARLIEST start and LATEST finish times, by class, for the 2015 SWT Racket Masters. Requests to play their first round singles on Sat morning will be accepted by those who are entering only ONE singles class. Men A Elite: Friday to Sunday Men A Elite Doubles: Friday to tbc Mixed Elite Doubles: Friday to tbc Men B Advanced: Friday to Sunday Men B Doubles: Friday to tbc Men C Amateur: Sat to Sunday Men D Beginner: Sat to Sunday Men E - First-Timers: Sun to Sunday Women s A Elite & Advanced: Sat to Sunday Women s Doubles: Friday to tbc

9 Mixed B Doubles: Friday to tbc Women s B Intermediate & New: Sat to Sunday Men Seniors Over 40: Sat to Sunday Men Seniors Over 45: Fri to Sunday Men Seniors Over 50: Sat to Sunday Men Seniors Over 55: Fri to Sunday Men Senior Over 60: Sat to Sunday Men Senior Over 65: Sat to Sunday Women Seniors Over 45: Sat to Sunday Junior Boys Under 21: Sat to Sunday Junior Boys Under 16: Sat to Sunday Junior Boys Under 13: Sat to Sunday Junior Girls Under 21: Sat to Sunday Junior Girls Under 16: Sat to Sunday Junior Girls Under 13: Sat to Sunday 16.00