TOTAL BWFTHOMAS UBER CUP FINALS 2016
15-22May
Kunshan, China
MEDIA ACCREDITATION REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL & FOREIGN MEDIA APPLICANTS)
- International and foreign media participation at the event is subject to accreditation by the organiseri.e. ChineseBadminton Association of (CBA) in consultation with the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
- International and foreign media consist of agencies headquartered in any country other than CHINA. This includes foreign media agencies which haveany branch, unit or subsidiary in China.
- Accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press i.e. print media, photo, radio, TV, film and news agencies – who fully meet the media accreditation requirements.
- The accreditation may be granted upon presentation of valid press credentials (e.g. a letterof assignment from the chief editor or employer) with the completed accreditation form.
- Freelance journalists and independent TV crews are subject to the same requirements.
- Freelance photographers must attach a letter of assignment from their employer or agency.
- If you represent several media companies, we invite you to provide information about each one of them and to clearly state which of them you wish to be accredited for, as the press department does not issue multiple accreditations.
- You do NOT qualify for media accreditation if you fall within one of the following categories:
Public relations and internal communications practitioners.
Non-journalist staff of media outlets, e.g. sales and advertising teams.
Non-sport journalist staff of media outlets.
Representative of fan websites.
Representative of marketing or advertising agencies.
- Media Passes are essential in order for participants to gain access to the venue. Media Passes allow access to the media-permissible zones of the venue and all public meetings and sessions, unless otherwise indicated for security reasons.
- The number of Media Passes issued to each agency will be limited to a maximum as follows:
Print Media
-One (1) journalist and one (1) photographer
Sports Magazines and Sports Websites
-One (1) journalist and one (1) photographer
Electronic Media (except host broadcaster)
-Three (3) crew members
Wire Agencies
-One (1) journalist and one (1) photographer
N.B.Approvals of additional accreditation is the sole prerogative of BAI and BWF and may be subjected to certain conditions.
- If this accreditation is approved, a Media Pass will be issued for the sole purpose of providing limited access to the designated holder (‘The Holder’) during the TOTAL BWF Thomas Uber Cup Finals 2016.
- The Media Pass is personal, non-transferable and revocable at any time at the organisers’sole discretion.
- Unauthorised use or alteration of this Media Pass may result in the temporary or permanent removal of the Pass and the possessor’s and/or the Holder’s ejection from the venue.
- The Holder assumes all risks incidental to his/her actions, assumes all risks incidental to his/ her attending the Event, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the organizers from any and all claims, damages, losses, caused by, resulting from or in connection with his/her presence at the Event.
- The Holder may not broadcast, publicise or make commercial use of any visual or audio media of any kind of the Event if it breaches any licensing contracts agreed to by the organizers.
- The Holder also recognizes that he/she must immediately report the theft, loss or unauthorized use of the Media Pass. Acceptance of a Media Pass constitutes agreement by the Holder of the foregoing conditions.
- The Holder who loses his/her Media Pass (for whatever reason) will be charged a fee of US$ 200.00 to reissue the pass.
- All completed forms are to be sent to:
Name:Song Jiao
Email:
Tel: +86-512-57160966
Mobile: +86-18606261618
If the form is sent via email, please attach a passport size photograph in JPEG format.
All applications must be accompanied by an appointment/assignment letter from the Editor-in-Chief of the respective media agency.
ALL accreditation registration forms must be received by the Badminton
World Federation (BWF)by Friday15 April, 2016.
BAI reserves the right to reject any application.
- For queries, please contact Song Jiaoat the contact details above.
PLEASE COMPLETE ACCREDITATION FORM BELOW
TOTAL BWF THOMAS & UBER CUP FINALS 2016
International & Foreign Media Accreditation Form
- PERSONAL DETAILS
First Name
Family Name
I/C or Passport No.
Media Organisation
Address
Tel No. :
Fax No. : / Email
[ ] Newspaper / [ ] Magazine / [ ] Wire Agency
[ ] TV/ Radio Station / Others (Please Specify)
2. FUNCTION (please tick only one)
[ ] Journalist / [ ] Photographer / [ ] TV/ Radio Crew[ ] Others (Please Specify)
3.PHOTOGRAPH
Kindly furnish a passport size photograph along with this form.
By submitting this form, the applicantis required to adhere and conform to the Media Accreditation Registration Guidelines for International & Foreign Media Applicants.
ACCREDITATION IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE ORGANISER. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION, PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM BY Friday15 April, 2016TO:
Name:Song Jiao
Email:
Tel: +86-512-57160966
Mobile: +86-18606261618