33rd YONEX Hungarian International Championships 2008

Budapest, 30 October - 2 November 2008

Organizer Magyar Tollaslabda Szövetség, H-1146 Budapest, Istvánmezei út 1-3.
Phone: +36-1-460 6903 ; Fax : +36-1-460 6904 ; e-mail: office@badminton.hu
Venue BME MAFC Gabányi László Sportshall, Budapest, XI. district, Hauszmann Alajos u.25.
Referee Cleopatra Monco ( Italy )
Tel. +39 3474 823381
E-mail: cleopatramonco@badminton-italia.com
Tournament-
Director		 István Englert Phone: +36 1 460 6903, Fax: +36 1 460 6904
e-mail: office@badminton.hu
Mobile: +36 30 645 2715 ( Tibor Bálega )
Date 30 October-2 November 2008
Schedule 30 ( Thursday ) October, Qualifying Rounds ( if necessary )
31 ( Friday ) October, 9.00 a.m. Main Tournament-1st and 2nd Rounds
1 ( Saturday ) November, 10.00 a.m. Quarter-Finals, 4.00 p.m. Semi Finals
2 ( Sunday ) November, 10.00 a.m. Finals, will be finished not before 14.00
Entries All entries should be sent to:
Magyar Tollaslabda Szövetség, H-1146, Budapest, Istvánmezei út.1-3.
Fax: +36 1 460 6904, E-mail: office@badminton.hu
For entering your players please use the enclosed entry form All entries must be confirmed by the National Association and must be done in order of strength. No late entries will be accepted. Organisers are allowed to refuse entries if players have outstanding fees from a previous year.
Entry fees 30 Euro per player per event

The entry fees must be paid at the same time as the entries are submitted. The entry fees will not be refunded in the event of a withdrawal.
In the case that the entry fees have not been received before the draw is made then the players are not in the draw. Or if in accordance with the Organiser they are allowed to pay at the tournament this must be done before their first scheduled match,
failure to do so mean that they will not be allowed to play.
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 time between the entry and the beginning of the Tournament the Organisers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member Association
Events Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles. The number of players/pairs to be accepted for the main events in Singles 32 and in Doubles 24.
System of the Competition K.O. system according to the Laws of Badminton and Competition Regulations of the BWF.
Eligibility Participation is open to players of any National Association recognised by the BWF.
Shuttles YONEX AS 50
Courts 5 YONEX Courts
Closing date 7th October 2008
Prize money 5000 USD

MS

per player

WS

per player

MD

per pair

WD

per pair

MXD

per pair
1 place
600
600
1000
1000
1000
2 place
400
400
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Withdrawals Please ensure that the Organizer is informed immediately when a player has to withdraw, together with the reason.
Attention: if a player who is accepted into a tournament withdraws from the entire competitions for any reason whatsoever within 7 ( seven ) days before the first scheduled match of the tournament, the member Association entering the players shall make a payment of Euro 100, -to Badminton Europe.
Visa If you need Visa for Hungary please ask the Hungarian Badminton Association for the official Invitation letter. It is advised to arrange the VISA in time.
Draw Will be made by the BE
Condition of play The tournament will be played in full accordance with the Laws of Badminton and
play the Competition Regulations adopted by the BWF as well as the Badminton Europe Circuit Instructions.
Competitors must be prepared to play at the times determined for the events for which they have entered. Competitors will be scratched if not ready to play when called.
Accommodation HOTEL VENTURA ***
H-1119 Budapest, Fehérvári út 179.
Single room: 45 EURO/night/person
Double room: 35 EURO/night/person
Triple room: 35 EURO/night/person
The price of rooms includes breakfast.
Local transport Provided by the organizer free between the airport, train stations and the hotel and the sportshall. The organizer is not able to offer transport for those players and officials who are staying not in the official hotel! Players shall not plan their departure less than two (2) hours after their last match is planned to conclude. If a player/pair is unable to compete due to early departure, such a player/pair shall lose all the Circuit Ranking points gained at the particular tournament and BADMINTON EUROPE shall propose to BWF that the gained BWF ranking points are also removed. (Regulation 9.7 in Badminton Europe's Circuit Instructions)
Medical service A physician will be present in the Sportshall during the tournament.
Drug testing According to Hungarian Law Drug Testing may be carried out on a random basis at any time.
Clothing and advertising In accordance with BWFCompetition regulations 19-23. In applying these regulations the decision of the Referee shall be final.
Insurance The organizer declines responsibility and covering of costs for possible injuries or other damages. It is up to each participant to insure himself.
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