The 7Th Asia-Pacific Veteran

ThailandMaster Game2013

The 7th Asia-Pacific Veteran

Table Tennis InvitationChampionships

January 31, 2013

Dear: Each Veteran Table Tennis Council All Over the World,

We cordially invite each council to come to Bangkok, Thailand to join in the 7th “ThailandMaster Game2013The 7th Asia-Pacific VeteranTable Tennis Invitation Championships” BetweenJuly4-7, 2013. Hereby, we welcome each council to come to Bangkok, Thailand to join in the contest as scheduled and we feel honored and privileged.

Contest Name:

Thailand Master Game2013

The 7thAsia-PacificVeteran Table Tennis InvitationChampionships

1)Objective

a.To establish networking and foster fellowship among table tennis players around the world.

b.To promote healthy and happiness sportsmanship amongst the veteran players.

c.To promote the Thailand Veteran Table Veteran Club.

2)Organizer by:Thailand Table Tennis Veteran Club

3)Supported by: Thailand Department of physical education

4)Sponsorsby: Asia-Pacific Table Tennis Invitation Veteran Union (

5)CompetitionPeriod: July 3rd,2013 at 19:00pm Team Leader meeting

July 4-7, 2013 Competition Period

6)Venue:

Nimibuth Stadium, National Stadium Rama-I Road, Pathumwan District, BangKok-10330, Thailand (Near MBK Center and Siam Paragon Center)

7)Event Schedules:

July 3: All players shall check in and attend the news conference organized by the Invitation Tournament Committee at Asia Hotel, Phayathai Road, Bangkok, where a leaders' meeting will also be held after dinner.

July 4: In the morning, there will be an opening ceremony at the Nimibuth Stadium,National Stadium Rama-I road, Pathumwan District, Bangkok-10330. The Table tennis contest will begin after the opening ceremony.

July 5: Contest all day

July 6: Contest all day. In the afternoon, players free from contest can visit the MBK Shopping Center, Siam Paragon Center Central World Shopping Mall or Scenic Spots of Grand Palace, Silom District, and feast their eyes on the beautiful night scene of Bangkok City.

July 7: The semi-final and final contest shall be carried out. Later, there will be an award ceremony feast. Last but not least, we will host a "Table Tennis Farewell Party" banquet at Asia Hotel, Phayathai District, Bangkok.

8) Entrance Eligibility:

All people who are forty years old or above (born on December 31, 1973 or before) can join in this contest.

9) Events and Age Categories:

9.1Men’s Team & Single aged 40 to 49 (born between 1964 - 1973)

9.2Men’s Team & Single aged 50 to 59 (born between 1954 - 1963)

9.3Men’s Team & Single aged 60 to 69 (born between 1944 - 1953)

9.4Men’s Team & Single aged above 70 (born in 1943 or before)

9.5Women's Team & Singlesaged 40 to 49 (born between 1964 - 1973)

9.6Women's Team & Singlesaged 50 to 59 (born between 1954 - 1963)

9.7Women's Team & Singlesaged 60 to 69 (born between 1944 - 1953)

9.8Women's Team & Singlesaged above 70 (born in 1943 or before)

10)Competition Format:

10.1All singles matches in the preliminary round shall be played to the best of Five(5)games.

All singles matches in the second round shall be played to the best of 5 games.

All teams matches in the preliminary round and second round shall be played to the best of Five(5) games.

10.2Both singles and team events shall be played in 2 stages.

The group round-robin system will be used in the qualifying round.

The Knock-out system will be used in second stage with play-offs.

10.3Team Events

10.3.1The Men’s Team evens shall be played using the swathing system as follow : A vs X, B vs Y, C vs Z, A vs Y, B vs X. (Minimum 3 and Maximum 4 players)

10.3.2The Women’s Team evens shall be played using the corbillon system as follow : A vs X, B vs Y, Doubles, A vs Y, B vs X. (Minimum 2 and Maximum 4 players)

10.3.3If there will be less than 4 entries in any category, teams will automatically play in the next younger category.

10.4Single Events

10.4.1If there will be less than 8 entries in any category, players will automatically play inthe next younger category.

11)Rules

11.1The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the latest ITTF regulation for international competition.

11.2Proof of age must be available upon request.

11.3Player is allowed to participate in ONLY ONEage category.

11.4Older player is allowed to participate in the younger age category.

11.5The organizing committee reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations of this tournament at any time without prior notification. Any other rules that are not covered by this bulletin will be decided by the organizing committee whose decision will be FINAL.

12)Equipment

All equipments are of type approved by the ITTF.

13)Prizes

13.1Team Evens – Top four (4) teams in each category will be awarded with medals.

The Champion will also be presented with a trophy.

13.2Single Evens – Top four (4) players in each category will be awarded with medals. The Champion will also be presented with a trophy.

14)Expenses and Accident Insurance

All participants shall be responsible for their own expenses, including air tickets and insurance fee.

15)Registration Details:

15.1Open Registration Entry: February 10, 2013

15.2Closing date of Registration: May 20, 2013

15.3E-mailaddress : ,

15.3Website :

16)Contact person:

Thailand

16.1 Mr. Prasert R.

Tel.: +(66)(0) 81-375-8338

Fax:+(66)(0)2-612-4250

Email: Thailand

16.1.1Mr. Nattapon C. (English)

Tel.: +(66)(0) 81-812-3407

Email:

16.1.2Mr. Tony S. (Mandarin Chinese)

Tel.: +(66)(0) 89-519-8855, +(66)(0) 81-620-2300

Email:

Hongkong

16.2Mr. C.T.Chen

Tel.: +(852)-6877-0319

Email:

Australia

16.3Mr. Paul Pinkewich

Tel.: +(61)(4)-1825-2240

Email: paultabletennissword.com.au

16.4)For more Information please visit or

17)Registration Entry fee:

17.1Entry Fee Before May30, 2013

a.Team-USD. 180

b.Single-USD. 15

17.2Entry Fee after May 30, 2013

a.Team-USD. 230

b.Single-USD. 20

Note:1.The entry fee for team events inclusive of coupons for the farewell party to the maximum of four(4) persons per team.

2.Players who are enrolled for the singles event only or any other companions wish to join the farewell party should purchase a coupon at USD. 30

18)Remittance Account:

Account Name:Thailand Table Tennis Vetaran Club

Account Number :021-7-10804-2

Bank Address:Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited

Ladprao 101 Branch

374-376 Ladprao 101 Road, Klongchan, Bangkapi,

Bangkok 10240, Thailand

Swift Code:BKKBTHBK

Remark: Please remind that when T/T the entry fee the cost of Bank Charge quite high, All Players should consolidate and pay in one big amount. Only Inside and must pay to cover Thailand’s Bank Charge 30US$ per transaction.

19)Registration Method:

Allplayersmust apply for the competition viaE-mailonly together with the Scan of Bank T/T Slip. The complete of the registration shall be regarded asa finalconfirmation.

All are suggested tologinto or

20)Draw

Draw will be conducted on June15, 2013 at 7pm at “TTVC” conference room.

21)Farewell Party / Awarding Ceremonies

Date / Time:7:00 pm, July 07, 2013
Venue:Asia Hotel

22)Cancellation and Walkover

Teams/players, who are late by more than fifteen(15) minutes from the time of calling as according to the fixture and schedule, are deemed to have conceded a walkover to the teams/players who are present.

23)Protests

An appeal committee shall be set up by the organizer to consider all protests and complaints. Such protests must be submitted in writing not later than thirty(30) minutes after the incident together with a deposit of USD. 100.00 in the event that the protest is upheld, a refund of the deposit will be made. Otherwise, the deposit is non-refundable. The decision of the organizer shall be final.

24)General Information

a.Besides the aforesaid rules, the rules and regulations of the international table tennis federation (ITTF) will also apply;

b.If there are matters, which arise, that are not covered in the aforesaid rules, the organizer will make the decision. All decisions are taken by the organizer are final.

c.The organizer reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel the competition if circumstances beyond its control arise.

25)Maximum number of players accepted: 500, first come first serve.

26)If you do not have enough player to form the Team. We can arrange the player for you.

27)Accommodation:

Contract Hotel Name / Hotel Rating / Price Per Day / Distance from The Venue / Address
Asia Hotel Bangkok / 4 star / 75US$ Net Include Breakfast / 1 KM / 296 Phayathai Rd.
BKK-10240

Many nearby Hotels, please search from Google map and

28)Vehicle Service:

A)Air Port Taxi Service:

28.1)Limousine Service Ranging 300-500US$/Trip

28.2)Regular Taxi

Meter plus 1.4US$ and Plus Toll way fee if you need to go faster total between 0.9+1.5US$Toll Gate

28.3)Air Port Link Train

The train starts from lower level of Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Phayathai Station and change another line call BTS skytrain to Asia Hotel. Total fare is less than 5US$.

B)Vehicle Service Station:

MPV- 11 seat car service 75 US$/Day Exclude Fuel cost

Spouse Tour (Minimum 8 Pax US$ 50/person/Tour)

The available tour program

B1.Grand palace and city tour

B2.Ayuthaya Old capital tour

B3.Floating Market Tour

29)Special single events will be held after finish all competition.

Special single events eligibility

Men’s Single : For every age category, The top eight(8) players from each age category will qualify for the special single events. Two(2) age categories to form 1 group. Knock out system will be used in this event.

This event shall be played to the best of 3 games, semi-final and final shall be played to the best of 5 games.

Age 40 – age 50 to form 1 group.

Age 60 – age 70 to form 1 group.

Age 40 give 1 point to age 50.

Age 60 give 1 point to age 70.

Women’s Single: For every age category. The top eight(8) players from each age category will qualify for the special single events. Four(4) age categories to form 1 group. Knock out system will used in this events.

This event shall be played to the best of 3 games, semi-final and final shall be played to the vest of 5 games.

Age 40 give 1 point to age 50, 2 points to age 60, 3 points to age 70.

Age 50 give 1 point to age 60, 2 points to age 70.

Age 60 give 1 point to age 70.

30)Prizes

Mens’ Single

Age 40 & 50ChampionUSD. 1,200

1stRunner UpUSD. 600

2ndRunner UpUSD. 300

Age 60 & 70ChampionUSD. 800

1stRunner UpUSD. 400

2ndRunner UpUSD. 200

Women’s SingleChampionUSD. 800

1stRunner UpUSD. 400

2ndRunner UpUSD. 200

31)Reservation

31.1The organizing committee reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations of this tournament at any time without prior notification. Any other rules that are not covered by this bulletin will be decided by the organizing committee whose decision will be FINAL.

31.2All players are agreed and understand that the Organizer and host country are only organized the Table tennis Tournament. Any accident, Health issues and etc. will be your own risk, your own insurance and your own medical expenses

Thailand Master Game 2013

The 7th Asia-Pacific Veteran Table Tennis Invitation Championships

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Remarks:1)The organizing committee reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations of this tournament at any time without prior notification. Any other rules that are not covered by this bulletin will be decided by the organizing committee whose decision will be FINAL.

2)All players are agreed and understand that the organizer and host country is only organizing the table tennis tournament. Any accident, health issues and etc. will be at your own risk, your own insurance and your own medical expenses.