Presentation document International Open

Contents

Foreword 3 Players’ arrival 4 Competition site 5 Regulations 6 Week’s programme 7 Registration requirements 8 Registration procedure 8 Breakdown of tarrifs 8 Geographical location 9 Appendix 10

2 Foreword

A word from the French Kin-Ball Federation

In 2019, the 10th edition of the KIN-BALL World Cup will be held at Les Ponts-de-Cé (49). The French Kin-Ball Federation is very happy that the AAEEC and the city of Ponts-de-Cé have decided to take up this challenge and thank them for organizing this major event of 2019 which will remain unforgettable. This organisation is also a real responsibility, one that must ensure the World Cup will leave a lasting and profound legacy behind it. By attracting a large audience in optimal conditions and bringing together all the countries, as well as all the French clubs, around the same event, we want to take a step further in developing the understanding and notoriety of our sport.

We thank the volunteers and organisers for their work and their willingness to make our activity a great sport. Competition, conviviality, pleasure, respect, cheers and shows will be on the agenda. Thus, transmitting our fundamental values to the spectators who will come in masses. In whatever form you wish, we invite you all to share in this great celebration of the sport of KIN-BALL.

Clémentine Labbé Président of the Federation Kin-Ball

A word from the host team

KIN-BALL is constantly developing and has been gaining ground in recent years with more and more countries and people interested in the sport. We wanted to take up this new challenge with the aim of continuing this development, and to show the values of our sport. Since October 2017, we have been preparing this event, which will take place at the Athlétis complex in Les Ponts-de-Cé from October 27 to November 2, 2019.

The terms "Kin-ball" and "Omnikin" refer to "KIN-BALL® Sport" and "Omnikin", respectively, which are registered trademarks and used with the permission of OMNIKIN inc.

3 Players’ arrival

Your « International Open » contacts will welcome you on the 27th of October 2019 from 12 noon, to allow you to settle in. The accommodation is reserved for you until 12 noon on Sunday, November 3rd. Accomodation :

Lycée Chevrollier 2 Rue Adrien Recouvreur, 49000 .

This accommodation is located within the boarding area of a high school and has 270 places available, spread over 3 buildings.

The bedrooms have built-in bathrooms and are composed of 2 to 4 single beds. The organizers will distribute players of the same team throughout the rooms according to the number of players registered. As the number of places at the "Chevrollier High School" accommodation site is limited, supporters are encouraged to use other means of accommodation (Hotel, Airbnb …). However, if we have the opportunity to welcome you, you will be contacted by email.

Bed linen is not provided, you must bring a duvet and a bed sheet.

Meals :

Breakfasts are provided by the organisation and will be served at the accommodation.

Lunch will available to all at the competition site "Athlétis complex", thanks to food trucks on site throughout the week.

Meals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings are prepared by a caterer.

The price includes accommodation, breakfast and evening meals: 300 € per person.

4 Competition site

Athletis complex where the World Cup and International Open will take place.

50 avenue de l’Europe, 49130 Les-Ponts-de-Cé.

Journey time from the "Lycée Chevrollier" accommodation site to the Athlétis complex is 20 minutes via the city’s bus network.

5 Regulations

Please note that we will provide an Official Rules Document to the teams after registration, here is a summary of the different rules for each category.

Article 1 - Categories There are 2 categories: the Pro category and the Amateur category. Both are mixed.

- Pro: This category is for players who wish to compete at a higher level.

- Amateur: This category is for players who wish to compete at an intermediate level, a more participatory category with more flexible rules.

Article 2 - Participants All participants must be 16 years old or above on October 27, 2019.

Article 3 - Tournament Composition

We are recruiting about thirty teams in the Pro and Amateur category.

In case of additional registration, IKBF will be in charge of the draw for team registration. Registrations that are not selected would be on the waiting list. The final registration of a team being validated by the payment of the registration on June 30, 2019. In the event of non-payment by one of the selected teams, priority would be given to a team drawn by IKBF from the waiting list. A draw will be held until a positive response from a team is received. If no team on the waiting list could commit due to the late nature of the proposal, the selected team that withdrew would be required to pay 50% of the registration fee.

Article 4 - Composition of teams

Teams may consist of a maximum of 12 players, a head coach and 2 assistant coaches. During the matches, there must always be 2 women and 2 men per team on the field.

A player registered in the International Open cannot play in the World Cup, but coaches and coaches' assistants can.

The organization cannot provide training sites for International Open players.

Article 5- Game Formula

The game formula will be chosen according to the number of teams registered. Men and women on the same team must alternate strikes. If a player of the same sex hits twice in a row, a foul will be called for "twice the same hitter". The finals will be played on November 2.

6 Week’s programme

Sunday 27th October 12:00 – 16:00 Arrival of players to their accomodation site 17:00 – 20:00 Opening cocktail

Monday 28th October 8:00 Sporthall opening 9:00 International Open 12:00 Opening Ceremony 13:00 World Cup

Tuesday 29th October 8:00 Sporthall opening 9:00 International Open 12:00 World Cup

Wednesday 30th October 8:00 Sporthall opening 9:00 International Open 12:00 World Cup

Thursday 31th October 8:00 Sporthall opening 9:00 International Open 12:00 World Cup

Friday 1st November 8:00 Sporthall opening 9:00 International Open 11:00 World Cup

Saturday 2nd November 8:00 Sporthall opening 10:00 International Open and World Cup finals 18:30 Closing ceremony 20:30 Closing cocktail

Sunday 3rd November 12:00 Check-out of accomodation

*This is a provisional timetable, times above are subject to change. Follow us ? Join us on the World Cup 2019 Facebook and Instagram page

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7 Registration requirements

If you want to participate in the competition, but you can't gather enough people to form a team, please let us know via the organization's email address. We will put you in touch with teams where players are missing.

Registration procedure

Please send your letter of intent by indicating "INTERNATIONAL OPEN TEAMS" in the email subject bar to [email protected]

The letter of intent and payment for the team registration must be sent by APRIL 30, 2019.

Upon receipt of your letter of intent, the organizers will send you a summary of your registration which must be completed to finalize the registration of participants.

Registration of participants (documents and payment) must be completed by MAY 31, 2019. You can pay 50% of the total amount or pay the entire sum at once.

The final registration (payment balance) must be paid before JUNE 30, 2019.

Documents and bank payment receipts must be sent to: [email protected]

Breakdown of tarrifs

Designation Allocation Price

Accommodation + breakfast Per person 300 € + evening meal

Team registration Per team 250 €

Opening cocktail Per person 35 € Sunday 27th October

Closing cocktail Per person 55 € Saturday 2nd November

8 Geographical location

The Ponts-de-Cé is a French town situated in the Maine et department and the region. The area has many attractions, a kayak base, walking , horseback riding or cycling, karting, hotels, restaurants, shops ... On the road of castles and , the Ponts-de-Cé remains a strategic stop-over! https://www.lespontsdece.fr/tourisme

Max.(°C) Min.(°C) October 17° 9° November 12° 5°

The easiest way of getting to the Ponts de Cé:

Nantes Atlantique Airport (104km): possibility to take a shuttle from the airport to Nantes station, then a train to Angers station. Tariff: about 30€.

Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport (330km): Train available from airport to Angers Train Station. Tariff between 50 and 100 euros.

Transports on site :

Once you have arrived, local public transport will be able to take you to the competition site. Details and timetables of bus lines will be provided at a later date.

Nomination Price Occasional traveler 1 X solo journey, valid for 1hour with unlimited 1,40 € transfers, round trip available Occasional traveler 10 x solo journeys, each valid for 1 hour with 12,60 € unlimited transfers, round trips available

Tickets available from Tramway stand machines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

9 Appendix The organizers can suggest various tourist sites near the competition venue. A stand for tourist getaways will be available in the lobby of the Athlétis complex to give you the necessary information for the smooth running of your stay in Maine et Loire, do not hesitate to consult it. You can also count on the French locals present on site who will be delighted to help you discover our region. Do not hesitate to ask them for more information.

Visit Angers

Angers is a city in the West of France, located on the Maine river, on the outskirts of the . Several visits are possible: The imposing castle of Angers, dating back to the 9th century, which houses the Tapestry of the Apocalypse, The Museum of Fine Arts, the Jardin des Plantes, the Galerie David d'Angers, The House of Adam or a walk on the Cale de la Savatte ... https://www.tourisme.destination-angers.com/

A few Loire Valley Castles :

· Château de Chambord.

· Château de Chenonceau.

· Château d'.

· Château d'Azay-le-Rideau.

· Château de Valençay.

· Château de Chaumont sur Loire.

· Château de .

…

https://www.valdeloire-france.com/loire-chateaux

Vineyards

The vineyards of the Loire Valley, for our greatest visual pleasure, are dotted amongst numerous castles. The vineyards of the Loire Valley stretch for almost 1000 kilometers, it follows the Loire from its source to its estuary: from the Massif Central all the way to Nantes! Wine lovers can admire these wonders of French architecture, while tasting wines of the Loire.

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These wines, have been popular since the 10th century, not only in the old kingdom of France, but also in that of England. The Loire produces wines of all kinds: red, rosé and dry white, sparkling, mellow ... Some of the best well-known wines we can mention are , Bourgueil, Pouilly-Fumé, Bonnezeaux ...

Winemakers have strongly contributed to make the Loire a high- end vineyard, producing wines of impressive finesse.

To find out more: http://www.vin-vigne.com/vignoble/vin- loire.html#ixzz5VGO5cmfl

Feel free to check out this Angers tourist internet site https://www.tourisme.destination-angers.com/

Take a look at Tripadvisor to discover the whole region

https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Tourism-g187192-Pays_de_la_Loire-Vacations.html

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