domingo, 27 de mayo de 2007

UPDATE

Many players from different countries are asking for the Entry Form.
Please if you would like to receive the Entry Form, just send an email requesting this document to
administracion@ieg-net.com and we will forward it immediately.
You can find the Conditions of Entry in this page.


Thank you!!

jueves, 24 de mayo de 2007

BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SQUASH OPEN 2007


CONDITIONS OF ENTRY


CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Entry Details

The BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SQUASH OPEN 2007 will be held under the auspices of the leader National Associations and Confederations from South America and will be open to players of 30 years old and over, in the categories indicated on the entry form.

Entries are to be submitted on the official entry form and accompanied by the relevant fees. E-mails will be accepted but entries can only be confirmed once the relevant fees have been received, which must be no later than the entry deadline of 18 August 2007.
The closing date for the entry forms and fees is 18 August 2007.
Entrants MUST have reached their minimum applicable age by the first day of registration for the Championships i.e. September 5, 2007. Verification of all entrants’ date of birth will be required by passports / official Identity Documents with a photo upon arrival.
Entrants may only enter in one category. The Championships will be played between 6-9 September 2007, and all players must commit themselves to compete for the full duration of the Championships.
No prize money is offered.

Seeding will be undertaken by the BAIMSO 2007 Seeding Committee.


Venue and Match Control

Matches will be played at NAHUEN SQUASH CLUB as the main venue. This is the most important squash club in Buenos Aires City. The organizers reserve the right to use other approved venues should the need arise.

All matches are played to 5 games to 11 points (PSA rules).
All players are participating in zones of (4)four players each. The organizers will endeavor to provide at least three (3) matches for all players.
The BAIMSO 2007 Seeding Committee will seed entrants, based on the Player Profile information given.
Combining of events may occur if there are insufficient entries in a particular category.

The Championship Director reserves the right to disqualify any competitor who fails to be ready for play at the allocated time or amended time in conjunction with the tournament draw procedures. A match may be awarded to a player whose opponent fails to be present on court within 10 minutes of the advertised start time of the match.
The Main Venue is located within walking distance of major hotels in downtown Buenos Aires. The OFFICIAL HOTEL is HOTEL PANAMERICANO (www.panamericano.us), located 10 blocks away from the main venue. At this hotel, all players will find the complete schedule of events, parties and dinners organized for all 5 days of this Championship.

Players’ Responsibilities

The Championships will operate under the rules and regulations of the WSF.
All players must register with the Control Centre / Court Steward at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match times, ready to play with the warming-up done.
Competitors’ clothing and attire will be in accordance with relevant regulations (*refer to
http://www.worldsquash.org/) and the Technical Director will have the final word in any decision on acceptability.
Professional referees will be provided by the organization for every single match during the Tournament.
All players enter at their own risk. The Committee does not insure the participants or accept any responsibility for injury or loss arising from participation.


COMPETITION ENTRY AND FUNCTION FEES

Entry Fees:
Entry fees are for the Championships including:
September 5, 2007 -Opening Function (COCKTAIL at Hotel Panamericano)
September 6, 2007- Welcome Party- (Special Food and Drink, plus entertainment, at Hotel Panamericano)
September 7, 2007-WINE FESTIVAL- At Hotel Panamericano
September 9, 2007- Farewell Function- Special Tango Show, Food and Drinks, at Ballroom Hotel Panamericano.

Early Bird payments:
Early Bird payments are being offered until 30 June, 2007. Thereafter the full Championships Entry Fee will be charged.

25 May 2007 – 30 June 2007 U$S 140.-

Full Entry Fee will be from 1 July 2007 – 18 August 2007 U$S 165.-

Function Fees for Guests:
Opening Function (Guest) U$S 30
Welcome Party U$S 30
Wine Festival U$S 20
Farewell Function U$S 40

PAYMENTS

Payment must be in full net of all bank charges.


RECEIPT OF ENTRIES

All entries received by the Championships Office will be processed and confirmed only after proof of payment, in full, has been identified. Further information regarding the Championships and the draw will be available to entrants on the website of the Championships and the Main Venue.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF PLAY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME

September 2007 Championship Programme Social Programme

Wednesday 5th Player Registration from 11am to 6pm at 7.00pm Opening Function-
Hotel Panamericano. Cocktail
Thursday 6th Matches from 08.00am to 8.00pm 9.00pm Welcome Party
Friday 7TH Matches from 08.00am to 8.00pm 9.00pm Wine Festival

Saturday 8th Matches and Quarters finals NIGHT FREE
Sunday 9th Semi-finals/Finals Farewell Function


SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

The Opening Function, Welcome Party, Wine Festival and Farewell Function will take place at HOTEL PANAMERICANO. The main reason is to stage all the events at one venue, in order to avoid delays with “rush hours” and transportation problems in a large city with high traffic like Buenos Aires.

Nahuen Club and Hotel Panamericano (at the Irish Pub) will host Happy Hours every day, where they will have low prices for drinks between 6 – 7pm, a time to socialize with fellow players and guests. Different sponsors will also offer our players some free drinks in special happy hours organized by them.


FOOD

Hot and cold food will be available at the Main Venues for the players and their guests at their own expense. There are also restaurants in close proximity to most places of accommodation and recommendations will be made available in the player’s handbook. Of course, food and drinks are included in the Entry Fee for players for the Special Night Events as mentioned above.


PLAYER I.D

Photographs will be taken at registration for player and guest I.D cards.


DECLARATION AND INSURANCE CLAUSE

Players and all persons in attendance shall take all precautions to prevent damage or injury to themselves and any other person and property. No claims whatsoever will be recognized or entertained in respect of any injury or damage sustained by any player or person throughout the duration of the Championships. Neither will claims be entertained in respect of unforeseen partial or total cancellation of the event, nor will any refunds be entertained. The program is subject to change without notice.

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the Championships and declare that I am aware of the doping regulations and procedures as set out in Section E and Appendix C of the WSF World Championships regulations (*refer
http://www.worldsquash.org/). I accept that I may be drug tested under these regulations at any stage of the championships and subject to the penalties set out in the World Championship regulations, if the test(s) prove positive. I understand that this declaration also covers participation in plate events as applicable to these Championships.

As a player I accept all risks incidental to play and accept that I have no legal claim to any remedy for injuries received during or as a result of any game other than injuries caused by foul play or unfair acts by others amounting to negligence. I have noted the registration and cancellation details for the Championships, as well as the clauses above relating to insurance, and hereby agree to be bound by these provisions.
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: administracion@ieg-net.com

sábado, 19 de mayo de 2007

WELCOME ABOARD!!!

Dear Squash Players:
This is Daniel San Martin, from Buenos Aires, Argentina.I'm in charge of organizing the next BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SQUASH OPEN 2007.
This event will be held in Buenos Aires from September 6 to 9, 2007 and will attract players from all over the world.Our company has huge experience in the field, having organized more than 5000 events over the past 20 years for leading companies worldwide, artists and the media.

That is why we consider that we have the expertise to stage this kind of tournament.
At present, we are working on the preliminary aspects and the event will be announced to the Media, Journalists, Authorities and Worldwide Squash Associations in June.

I will be glad to respond to any inquiries and I'm sure you will be participating in a lovely tournament in a lovely city like Buenos Aires, the most European-looking city in Latin America.Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city, clean and safe, with friendly people, plenty of attractions, the finest food and wines and tons of entertainment everywhere.

We received a lot of comments and inquiries from players the world over.
At present we are sure that players from ASIA, EUROPE, USA, CANADA, LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND will be coming to enjoy this International Tournament.

Please bookmark this page and keep coming back to check for information updates and register for this International Masters Squash Open.
Please feel free to contact me anytime at administracion@ieg-net.com