Invitation

ScottishInternational Open Boccia Tournament 2017
Sections:Teams BC1/BC2, Pairs BC3, Pairs BC4

andBC1, BC2, BC3, BC4 Individuals

13th –15thOctober 2017

Inverclyde Sports Centre
Burnside Road
Largs
Ayrshire
KA30 8RW
Scotland

venue Information

Organiser:Scottish Disability Sport in partnership with sportscotland and North Ayrshire Council

Date:Competition Dates: 13th–15th October 2017, Registration & Equipment Check on Thursday 12th October

Venue: Inverclyde Sports Centre


Accommodation for players, officials and support staff, catering, competition courts and practice courts are all on the same site, under the one roof.

event INFORMATION

Event director:Mr. Mark Gaffney

Head referee:Mr. Darren Thomson

Accommodation:Accommodation needs to be confiremed by 31st August 2017at Inverclyde. After this date we can not guarantee the rooms in the centre and participants have to arrange their accommodation on their own.Alternative hotels can be found using the following link:

Hotels in Largs

Entry fee:Price: £350per player (this may be subject to slight change and will be confirmed at the point of the second entry form being distributed). Our preferred method of payment is via bank transfer and all transfer fees should be covered by the payee.

Presently, entry into competition, accommodation and all meals are included in this price. Transport costs are not included in the above price and are subject to confirmation. Teams will be notified after the return of the Preliminary Form.

A non-refundable deposit of £50 is required on submission of the Preliminary Entry Form.

PAYMENT METHOD

Payment by bank transfer (preferred method)

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Corstorphine Branch, Edinburgh

Bank Transfer (UK): Sort Code:83-19-04 Account No: 10072189

Bank Transfer: BIC: RBOS GB 2LIBAN: GB30 RBOS 8319 0410 0721 89

(International)

Meals:Included in price and includesthree breakfasts, lunches and dinners

BreakfastBuffet at the venue (Fri., Sat. and Sun.)

LunchBuffet at the venue (Fri., Sat. and Sun.)
DinnerBuffet at the venue (Fri. and Sat.)

Should any team or individual wish to have a meal at the venue outside of the times stated above, please contact Inverclyde directly to make arrangements

Transport:Teams to confirm whether they need transport from and to the airport of their choice. Please completethis in the preliminaryentry form (additional costs will apply)

Presentation:Official Opening - Thursday12thOctoberTime TBC in theInverclyde Centre

Classification:Minimum of National Classification Card required.

Entry form:Deadline for thePreliminaryEntry form is 23June 2017(including £50 deposit)

Deadline for the FinalEntry form is 31 August 2017(full payment required)

Schedule

All times are approximate and will be confirmed prior to tournament.

Thursday12thOctober 2017

Until 19:00 Arrivals, Registration, Equipment Check & Practice Available

Time TBCOpening Presentation and Team Manager meeting

Friday 13th October 2017

08:00Referees Meeting

08:15 – 12:00Equipment Check
(In call room – before the first games)

08:30 – 18:00Teams and Pairs competition

12:00 – 14:00Lunch (during the competition)– at the venue

17:30 – 19:00Dinner (after the competition) – at the venue

Saturday 14thOctober 2017

08:00Referees Meeting

08:15 – 12:00Equipment Check
(In call room – before the first games)

08:30 – 18:00Preliminary rounds of competition- Individual

11:30 – 14:00Lunch (during the competition) – at the venue

17:30 – 19:00Dinner (after the competition) – at the venue

Sunday 15th October 2017

08:00Referees Meeting

08:30 – 15:30Final part of competition - Individual

11:30 – 14:00Lunch (during the competition) - at the venue

15:45 – 16:15Medal Ceremony (results)

16:15Departure

competition information

Disciplines:Maximum number of teams and pairs:

Team BC1/BC2 8

Pairs BC3 8

Pairs BC4 8

The maximum numbers of players per team/ pair is as follows:

BC1/2 Team: 5

BC3 Pair: 3

BC4 Pair: 3

The maximum Number for Individual Competition:

BC1 16

BC2 16

BC3 16

BC4 16

Please Note: The maximum number of players per organisation in any individual event is three and all entries must be submitted by a recognised national association.

The confirmation of the names will be sentback to the countries after 31stAugust (after the second deadline) and a waiting list will be employed if necessary.

Rules:Competition will be held according to the rules ofBISFed.
Players are expected to use their own boccia balls which should meet the BISFed criteria on match balls.
Protest fee is £150.

Referee:If you can assistus with ensuring international refereesfor our tournament then this is appreciated. Referees do not pay the entry fee. The organiser will provide them free meals (three lunches and twodinners) and transport if necessary – from airport to venue.

Liability:The organising committee accepts no liability for loss, damage, illness, injury – including death,any medical or any other expense that may be incurred.

Information:E-mail:

Mark Gaffney
Events Manager

Scottish Disability Sport

PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM

Scottish International Open Boccia Event 2017

TO BE RETURNED TO
Mark Gaffney
Email:

by 23June 2017

Home Country Representative:
Organisation/Country:
Position:
Telephone:
Email:
Competition: / Preliminarynumber of players / Preliminary number of Support staff
Team BC1/BC2
Pair BC3
Pair BC4
Individual BC1
Individual BC2
Individual BC3
Individual BC4
Number of Wheelchair Users:
Any additional wheelchairs and or any additional equipment e.g. ramp
Preliminary Number of Nominated Referees:
Preliminary Interest inTransport / Yes / No / If Yes, Which Airport?
From/To Airport / Glasgow International or Glasgow Prestwick

Declaration: ______I certify that all information above is correct and enclose/paid online a deposit of £50

Signed: Date:

Print Name:

FINAL ENTRY FORM

Scottish International Open Boccia Event 2017

TO BE RETURNED TO
Mark Gaffney
Email:

by 31st August 2017

Home Country Representative:
Organisation/Country:
Position:
Telephone:
Email:
Name and Surname / Gender
(M/F) / Wheelchair
(Yes/No) / Classification / Role
(Players/ assistant/ Coach/Support Staff) / Competition:
Team BC1/BC2
Pair BC3
Pair BC4
individual BC1,2,3,4 / Nominated Referee
Arriving by (Please tick):Plane / Train / Car
Arriving in own car. Details:
Anticipated date / time of arrival:
Flight or Train.Details:
Arrival (date, time, airline, flight number):
Departure (date, time, airline, flight number):
Yes/No / Number
We requested transportfrom and to airport:

LIST OFALTERNATIVE HOTELS:

Hotels inLargs

Thank you very much for completing the Entry Form.

SDS look forward to welcoming you to Inverclyde in October.