Chinese Taipei Badminton Association

ROOM 810, NO. 20, CHULUN STREET, TAIPEI 104, TAIWAN. Tel:(886-2)2752 3785, 87711509,87711440Fax:(886-2) 2752 2740 Website: www.ctb.org.tw Email:[email protected] [email protected]

Yonex 2009 Chinese Taipei Open 25 th – 30 th Aug 2009

General Information

Organizer： Chinese Taipei Badminton Association NO. 20, Chulun Street, Taipei 104, Taiwan. Tel: 886-2-8771 1440; 8771 1509 Fax: 886-2-2752 2740 E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] Website:www.ctb.org.tw Sanctioned by：World Badminton Federation(BWF) and Badminton Asia Confederation(BAC) Dates: 25 th – 30 th Aug 2009 Prize Money： US$170,000-(WGP Gold ) ( 20% will be deducted according to local tax law) (http://www.dot.gov.tw/en/display/show.asp?id=1205) Article 7.” For prizes or payment from contests and games won by chance, 20% of the full amount is withheld. However, for prizes won in a lottery held under government auspices where the prize for each ticket (raffle, bet) does not exceed NT$2,000, the tax will be exempted.” Event & Draw : Event Draw

Men’s Singles ( MS) 64 ( 56 + 8 Qualifiers) Women’s Singles (WS) 32 ( 28 + 4 Qualifiers) Men’s Doubles ( MD ) 32 ( 28 + 4 Qualifiers) Women’s Doubles (WD) 32 ( 28 + 4 Qualifiers) Mixed Doubles ( XD ) 32 ( 28 + 4 Qualifiers) 1/4

Venue： Taipei County Shinjuang Stadium No.66, Hesing St., Sinjhuang City, Taipei County 242, Taiwan Scoring system: 21 Rally Point System. Tournament Schedule： Aug 25th (Tue) 10:00 Qualifying Round (if any) 26th (Wed) 10:00 Preminary Round 27th (Thu) 10:00 Preliminary round 28th (Fri) 12:00 Quarter Final 29th (Sat) 12:00 Semi Final 30th (Sun) 12:00 Final (Above Tentative schedule may be changed at the discretion of the Referee) Chinese Taipei Badminton Association

ROOM 810, NO. 20, CHULUN STREET, TAIPEI 104, TAIWAN. Tel:(886-2)2752 3785, 87711509,87711440Fax:(886-2) 2752 2740 Website: www.ctb.org.tw Email:[email protected] [email protected]

Eligibility： Participation is open to all national association members recognized by the BWF All entries should be sent through their national badminton association. Entry : By fax or e-mail to: Chinese Taipei Badminton Association Fax: 886-2-2752 2740 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Entries must be made on the enclosed entry forms and send to above. All entries should be confirmed by organizer in return.

Entry Closing: 28 July 2009 Ranking date for M & Q: 30 July 2009 Seeding Date: 6 Aug 2009 2/4

Last date of Withdrawal: 9 Aug 2009 Draw Date: 11 Aug 2009 Wiithdrawal： Will be handled under the provision for the World Grand Prix Regulation- PENALTY for WITHDRAWAL. Notification of any withdrawal with valid reasons must be submitted immediately to the organizer by fax/e-mail Clothing and Advertisement： Should comply to the BWF World Grand Prix regulation. Please note the name of the player on the back of shirt is mandatory. From quarter final onwards, same color of shirt is mandatory in Doubles, and recommended opposite pair wear different color shirts. Shuttlecocks： Yonex Brand Doping Control: Dope Testing will be conducted on random basis through out the tournament.

Transportation: Local will be provided for arrival and departure from the airport and the official hotel. Shuttle bus will be provided between the official hotel and competition/practice hall. Official Hotels：Taipei Sheraton Hotel Room Rate：single : US$ 100 Double: US$110

Referee: Mr. Junichiro Yamada (JPN ) Deputy Referee: Mr. Lei Ming Ji ( CHN )

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ROOM 810, NO. 20, CHULUN STREET, TAIPEI 104, TAIWAN. Tel:(886-2)2752 3785, 87711509,87711440Fax:(886-2) 2752 2740 Website: www.ctb.org.tw Email:[email protected] [email protected]

Hotel Reservation: All Hotel Reservation must be sent to Chinese Taipei Badminton Association by fax and emails by 8 th Aug 2009. The organizer has only secured a limited number of rooms . Room allocation is subjected to availability on a first come first served basis. Airport Transportation: Flight Details must be sent to the Chinese Taipei B.A by fax and E-mails at least 5 days before arrival. Late notify will result in no transportation provide due to insufficient time to arrange. Press Interview : Players must attend interview after their respective matches and any other request time (eg. Press conference, training session, etc) whenever necessary. Practice Sessions： Will be arranged according to the size and arrival time of each team. Please contact our receptionist upon arrival for your practice schedule. 3 free shuttles will be provided for each player. Umpire Briefing: Aug 24th at 17:00 in Sheraton Hotel.

Manager’s Meeting：Aug 24th at 22:00 in Sheraton Hotel Visa Application： Players and officials who require a special invitation letter for visa purpose must submit full names/passport No./date of issued/expiry, date of birth; by 10 th Aug 2009.

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