Goalball UK

International Tournament 2014

Tournament Information

Friday 8th August 2014

Arrival – Evening Meal

Saturday 9th August 2014

Competition

Sunday 10th August 2014

Competition

Presentation

Closing dinner & gathering

Monday 11th August 2014

Check out – 10am (communal areas available for teams waiting to depart)

Accommodation + Food

All teams will stay on campus at The Royal National College for the Blind in either single or twin rooms. Breakfast & Dinner will be provided in the main on site dining room. A packed lunch will be provided.

Arrival Airport– Birmingham International Airport

The price of transfers to and from Birmingham International Airport is included in the entry fee however transfers from other airports will incur an increased charge.

Registration fees

Per Person
Total fee / £260
1st Entry payment – due by 13th June 2014 / £130
2nd & final payment – due by 18th July 2014 / £130

This includes 3 nights full board accommodation 8th – 11th August (Starting with Dinner on Friday 8th August ending with Breakfast Monday 11th August)Maximum of 8 persons per team including staff.

Competition

The competition is open to both Club & International teams. We have places available for 8 Elite teams and 4 youth teams.1 team per nation in each competition. Entry is on a first come first served basis.

Please note: all youth players must be 21 or under at the start of competition

Rules: The competition will be played under the 2014-17 IBSA rules.

Sports Hall

ThePoint4 sports hall will be used which is situated less than a 2 minute walk from the accommodation. There is 200+ spectator seating in the sports hall.

Other facilities

Other facilities available to use free of charge are gym, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Ball

The German KSG ball will be used

Eyeshades & Patching

Teams must provide their own eyeshades. Goalball UK will provide eye patches.

Information about Hereford

For information about the local area go to:

Medical & Third party insurance

All participating nations must arrange medical and accident insurance for the entire length of their stay. This insurance should cover all competitors andstaff.The Organising Committee denies liability for any accident or injury before, during or after any matches. All nations within the European Community are reminded to obtain & bring with them the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which will enable them to access free emergency treatment at NHS hospitals in line with the treatment provided to British nationals.

Entry closing dates

1st entry and payment to be completed by 13thJune 2014.

2nd & final entry forms returned by 18thJuly 2014.

Tournament Organiser: Alex Bunney

Email: / Phone: +44 (0) 114 223 5670

Address: Goalball UK,English Institute of Sport,Coleridge Road,Sheffield,S9 5DA

Website:

1st Entry Form

Country:

Organisation:

Contact name:

Email:

Telephone:

Competition (delete as appropriate):Youth Elite or Both

Number / 50% Total paid @ £130 per person
Male Athletes
Female Athletes
Trainer/Escorts
Total

I confirm we have transferred £ to Goalball UK on ______(date)

Please reference your payment with RNC and your country code (example RNC -ITA)

Account name: Goalball UK

IBAN: GB54 BARC 2032 0063 8770 78

Swift/BIC: BARCGB22

Account number:63877078

Sort code:20-32-00

Bank: Barclays

Please note: We can only accept payment in British pounds and all amounts due must be paid without any charges for the event. No cheque or cash payments will be accepted on arrival. If payment has not been completed before the event the team will not be allowed to participate in the competition.

Please complete the 1st entry formand return via email to by 13th June 2014

Final Entry Forms

Final entry forms will be sent out and will have to be returned with final payment, full details of all members & flight details by 18thJuly 2014.

Goalball UK, English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA