The 1 st VAPiANO Budapest Squash Masters 2014 Date This event will be held from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18. Depending on entries and size of the draws, the tournament will start on Friday, May 16 at 10.00am. Closing date for entries Thursday, April 24, 2014 Venue(s) Griff Squash & Fitness Club Hunguest Hotel Griff Bartók Béla út 152 1113 Budapest Phone: +36-1-2064065 Web: www.griffsquash.hu/the-1st-budapest-squash-masters Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/griff.squash.fitness.club Categories Men s: +35, +40, +45, +50, +55, +60, +65, +70 Women s: +35, +40, +45, +50, +55, +60, +65, +70 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 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 There will be Cups, Medals and 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 Hunguest Hotel Griff - same building as the squash courts. Bartók Béla út 152 1113 Budapest Reservations for packages can only be made by the tournament organisers. Associated Hostel: Hungary, Budapest 1072 Kazinczy street 24-26 reservation@mavericklodges.com http://www.mavericklodges.com/eng/maverick_city_lodge.php Write Squash Masters 2014 to gain a discount. This is not part of a package and reservations and transport must be organised by the individual, but the organisers will be happy to help with information. There is a direct Tram from the Hostel, which is downtown to the club, 15-20 minutes away. Transport There is no transport needed between the official hotel and club, they are both connected. Anybody wishing to stay away from the official hotel 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 made on the official entry form and sent to: Colin White at colin@karakalsquash.hu or enter online at: http://esf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=04595144-c225-47cf-8f25-0a52abc89c38 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 : PRO SQUASH AKADEMIA SPORT EGYESÜLET at: Bank: OTP BANK NYRT. Account No: 11703037-20002994 SWIFT/BIC: OTPVHUHB IBAN: HU88 1170 3037 2000 2994 0000 0000 Account Name: PRO SQUASH AKADEMIA SPORT EGYESÜLET Reference: Masters 2014
Please mark payment clearly with name of event and name of player Basic Entry fee: 50 (includes at least 3 matches, tournament t-shirt, Thursday Meet and Greet, Friday Night Budapest Bus Tour (Limited Places, so book early), Saturday Night VAPiANO Tournament Party and tournament welcome bag). Package fees: Package A: 3 nights accommodation + all meals 1-8 248,- The package fee is 248 which includes the entry fee, tournament T-Shirt, 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, three lunches (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and two dinners (Friday and Saturday ), transfer from airport. Single room charge is 15 extra per night. Package B: 2 nights accommodation + all meals 2-8 190,- Package Fee for other persons (coaches/ partners, etc.) is 3 nights 210. 2 nights 170 Extra night in the hotel (twin room) 35 per person including breakfast. Extra night in the hotel (single room) 50 per night including breakfast. Example of Meals with Package A and B: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May #1 #4 #7 XXX Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Hotel Hotel Hotel #2 #5 #8 XXX Lunch Lunch Lunch Hotel Hotel Hotel #3 #6 XXX Dinner Dinner XXX Hotel Vapiano XXX = not covered Draws The seeding lists and time of the first matches 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 a) 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 Planned Schedule: Thursday, May 15: 18.00-20.00: Meet and Greet in Griff Squash Club. Courts will be available for participants who arrive on Thursday to meet and have friendly games with each other. We also plan to put up a big screen for the weekend and show live coverage from the British Open. Friday, May 16: 10.00-19.00: Matches start at Griff Squash Club. 20.00-21.30: Guided Bus Tour around Budapest. Saturday, May 17: 10.00-18.00: Quarter and Semi-Finals in Griff 19.00-22.00: VAPiANO Evening on Fashion Street, in downtown Budapest: In the upstairs of the restaurant, enjoy some welcome drinks, snacks and live music or have dinner in the main restaurant and enjoy the quick and delicious Italian Food on offer. 22.00: Enjoy the Budapest Nightlife Sunday, May 18: 10.00-15.00: Finals and play off matches. 15.00-15.40: Prize Giving Ceremony and photos. 15.45: Close of the 1 st VAPiANO Budapest Squash Masters.
Entry form: The 1 st VAPiANO Budapest Squash Masters Country: Phone: Email : Name Date of Birth Male / Female Event National Ranking PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY: THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 To: Colin White Email: colin@karakalsquash.hu Mobile: +36 30 3433319 Please Note: Limited spaces in Tournament Hotel, so reservations of packages, taken on a first come, first served policy. Arrival & departure: 1st VAPiANO Budapest Squash Masters Country: Phone: Email : PLEASE COMPLETE: O we arrange our own transport. O we require transportation according to the list below. TRAVEL DETAILS: Name Arrival date Arrival time Flight # Departure date Departure time Flight # PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 To: Colin White Email: colin@karakalsquash.hu
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