Indonesia Challenge International Badminton Championships


The Badminton Association Of Indonesia (PBSI) will be hold its Indonesia Challenge International Badminton Championships from 26th to 30th August 2008 in Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia.

Host Organizer
The championship will be hosted by Badminton Association Of Indonesia (PBSI) and co hosted by its member, East Java Badminton Association.

Events
The championship is an individual event consists of Men’s Single, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Single, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.To ensure that the lower level players have games with players of their levels, it was decided that there will be qualifying rounds in all events depending on the quantity of the number of entries received.

Venue
Sudirman Hall
Jl. Kertajaya Indah Timur No. 8 Surabaya, East Java – Indonesia

Referees & Deputies
Referee : Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC)
Deputies : Badminton Association Of Indonesia (PBSI)

Status & Prize Money
The Event is categorized under BWF level with world ranking points. It carries total prize money of US$ 15,000.00
Distributions of Prize Money are in accordance with BWF regulations.

Entries
All entries must be submitted complete with recent photograph (in 3x4 size) by fax or e-mailed directly to the Organizing Committee at pbsijtm@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or irwan_olahraga@yahoo.co.idThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by fax at +6231 5912140 before closing date as stipulated below. Entries must be endorsed by the National Badminton Association. Submission of entries will only be accepted by using the attached entry forms. The closing date for submission of entries is on 3rd August 2008. Seeding will be done base on BWF Rankings dated 1st August 2008. While drawing will be done by BAC on August 18th 2008.For more information, please log on to our official website at www.pbsijatim.org

Eligibility
All participants should NOT be below 15 years old.

Withdrawals
Any withdrawals/substitutions must be informed to the Organizing Committee’s secretariat before the commencement of the Draw. As per BWF’s regulations, penalty charges of US $ 250 per entry will be imposed for any withdrawals without any valid reasons or documentations AFTER the Draws.

Doping Test
Dope test will be conducted as per WADA regulations.Please note Competitions Regulation Appendix 3 “Anti Doping Regulations” in the BWF Statutes.

On-Court Doctor
There will be on-court doctors on duty throughout the competition at the tournament venue.

Clothing & Advertising
Clothing and advertising are in accordance with BWF statutes.

Shuttlecock
Shuttlecock by INDOCOCK SHUTTLECOCK INTERNATIONAL

Equipment
Official Equipment Supplier is from sponsor with the international standard quality.

Official Hotel
J.W Marriott Hotel (5 stars)
Addres : Embong Malang Surabaya
Room Rates : US $ 68
Hyatt Regency Hotel (5 stars)
Addres : Basuki Rachmat Surabaya
Room Rates : US $ 68

Programmes & Functions
Team Managers Meeting
Date & Time: 25th August 2008 at 18.00 hours
Venue : Official Hotel
Umpires Briefing
Date & Time: 25th August 2008 at 15.00 hours
Venue : Official Hotel

Transportation
Transportation will be provided between the airport and the Official Hotel upon arrival and departure at Juanda International Airport, Surabaya. Ground transportation to and from the tournament / training venue will only be provided to participants staying at the Official Hotel.

Regards and looking forward to receive your team’s entries soon.


source: www.pbsijatim.org