EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS CUP Second edition MEDEBACH - GERMANY SEPTEMBER 25th TO 26th 2013 INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENT 01 Introduction p3 The European Champions Cup p3 ITSF Official Tables 02 Tournament information p4 Registration and format p5 Qualification and Specific Rules p6 Accommodation - Center Parcs p9 Eurosport - broadcasting partner p10 Kozoom store and Kozoom mag p11 TST - Handle Change system p12 Partners p13 How to get there 03 Contact - Information 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 2013 European Champions Cup www.table-soccer.org 01 INTRODUCTION 2nd Edition of European Champions Cup ITSF Official Tables The 60-plus-tournament ITSF World Tour is divided into four categories: Open Tournaments (International, Masters Series & Pro Tour), 5 World Championship Series (WCS) events, 1 World Cup and 1 European Champions Cup. Following the success of the First edition of The European Champions Cup in 2012, the ITSF is happy to present you the 2nd Edition which will  Leonhart (Germany)  Bonzini (France) be held in September 25th & 26th 2013. The organisation of the event www.original-leonhart.com www.bonzini.com is an important goal to develop table soccer in Europe and encourage federation to organize a national league. The European Champions Cup allows the best European Foosball clubs to meet up during a big tournament. This event is now part of an incontrovertible event for our sport. 8 countries and more than 16 teams are expected for this 2nd edition to try to win the title of the Euro- pean Champions Cup.  Roberto Sport (Italy) New this year : ITSF is proud to introduce a WOMEN edition with www.robertosport.it the participation of the best women European Teams !  Garlando (Italy)  Fireball (China) www.garlando.it www.tablesoccer.com p.3 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 2013 European Champions Cup www.table-soccer.org 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION REGISTRATION AND FORMAT • The deadline for federations registration is Monday, June 17th 2013 included : no registration will be taken into account after this date. • Federations : They must have a real National Championship (Men and Women league) confirmed by sport and federation assessment commission. They have to give full results from their championship to be able to qualify. The National Champion has to be communicated as National Champion on federation’s website. • Players who are playing ECC are not allowed to play in any other club during the whole year (2013 season or 2013/2014 season as ECC will take place in September 2013) in a National League in one of the participating countries – the national federations of the participating teams are responsible to control this. • The European Champions Cup will be organised every year. • Format system is the same as the Men World Cup & Women World Championship Series : Men Format : Minimum 4 Teams (teams can be mixed*) - 7 + 2 reserve players (minimum 5 players to make up a team) Single – double – singles – double – singles (S – D – S – D – S) NEW IN 2013 : Women Format : Minimum 4 teams - 4 + 2 reserve players (minimum 3 players to make up a team) Double – single – doubles – single + extra doubles (D – S – D – S + extra D) Extra double only for elimination phase * Women who don’t have a women league in their respective country can still play with the men as last year edition. • Sport dress is compulsory for all players. The city name and the club name must appear on the outfit : players have to wear it du- ring the competition and ceremonies. • National Federations can register their players and modify the list of players until August, 24th 2013 included. p.4 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 2013 European Champions Cup www.table-soccer.org Qualification SPECIFIC RULES • For 2013 : • 2 groups of 6 Men’s and 1 groups of 6 women’s All matches (qualification and eliminitation) are played match by match - If federation sport season is organized from January to December : 2012 - except delay. winner is qualified Qualification : One game - First to 7 on each table - If federation sport season is on two years : 2011/2012 winner is Eliminitaion : Best of 3 First to 5 - 2 points difference on last game qualified - If a federation does not have a league yet they have to organize a When 2 teams meet, they have 2 tables at their disposal. The team national championship now to be able to play next year. captains flip a coin twice : Reminder : Have a national league is compulsory to participate to the - the team who wins the first flip gets to choose the side of the table European Champions Cup. they will play on for ALL the matches against the other team; they must play on the same side on both tables. The Commission will pay particular attention to qualified teams and - the team who wins the second flip will choose which table is played players. first or who gets to serve first. The team who loses this flip has the remaining option. • NEW IN 2013 : ITSF Regular member* will benefit from a wild card. Then before each of the following matches, the losing team of the previous match will get to choose which table is played first or who gets * Men : ONLY ITSF Regular member which have 2 divisions or to serve first.The other team has the remaining option. at least 12 teams in their leagues can beneficiate from a wild Card. The team who loses the first game of a match shall have the first serve to start the second game of that same match. * Women : ONLY ITSF Regular member can beneficiate from a wild card. Qualification : when 2 matches take place at the same time; In these cases, the first match is played according to the same system as described above, BUT, teams must not wait for their players to be available for the next match. The next available match on the scoresheet must be played on the first available table. In short, whenever possible, 2 matches should be playing at the same time. Then there is only one flip to decide who gets to serve first. p.5 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 2013 European Champions Cup www.table-soccer.org SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 18 : TUESDAY 24 : ECC 2013 groups draw will be held one week before the Team welcome at : Center Parcs Hoschsauerland event kick-off address : Park Hochsauerland 59964 Medebach (Open 24hrs) WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 26 10.00 AM : Team composition registration 10.30 AM : First round Men & Women 10.00 AM : Quarter Finals Men 12.30 PM : Second round Men & Women 12.00 PM : Semi Finals Women 3.00 PM : Presentation of teams and photos 2.00 PM : Semi Finals Men 6.00 PM : Final Women (Final Area) 4.00 PM : Third round Men & Women 8.00 PM : Final Men (Final Area) 6.00 PM: Fourth round Men & Women 8.00 PM : Fifth round Men & Women Players Party on Wednesday night ! p.6 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 2013 European Champions Cup www.table-soccer.org ACCOMMODATION ITSF and DTFB is pleased to present you the Center Parcs Hochsauerland for the European Champions Cup. CENTER PARCS HOCHSAUERLAND Center Parcs Hochsauerland is a family friendly holiday village. Outside the resort, 1.5 km from the centre of Medebach, the village is in a quiet position on a slope, in the countryside. For sha- red use: indoor pool heated. In the complex: reception, restaurant, internet access, sauna, mas- sage, solarium, whirlpool, bowling, table-tennis, billiards table, table football, shops, boutique, central heating, bike rental. The holiday complex also has a 4000m2 subtropical adventure pool, «Aqua Mundo» (free) with slides, wave pool (outside) and kids’ fun pool («Water Playhouse»). The roofed «Market Dome» is the centre of the complex and offers different restaurants and shops as well as indoor leisure activities such as the football arena with football school, the «House of Games» or the «Wannabe» animation for younger kids. The outside area also has an adventure mini golf court («Mountain Golf» ) and a sports arena (volleyball, football, basketball). Bicycle- and fun bike hire. Aqua Mundo After all the excitement of the plays during the WCS, you can go for a quiet swim in the Aqua Mundo, the indoor aquatic paradise. Also indoor and outdoor slides and a water rapid are in the Aqua Mundo. For complete relaxation come and enjoy a pleasant massage or unwind in the sauna. Market Dome In Park Hochsauerland you can find 6 different restaurants for lunch and dinner. Every night the Market Dome will be filled with live concert which you can enjoy whilst having a drink. p.7 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 01 INTRODUCTION / 02 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / 03 CONTACT INFORMATION 2013 European Champions Cup www.table-soccer.org RATES Option A* : Monday to Monday (one week) SL776, 4er Comfort € 369,00 SL779, 6er Comfort € 369,00 SL781, 8er Comfort € 479,00 Option B* : Thursday to Monday (4 nights) SL776, 4er Comfort € 359,00 SL779, 6er Comfort € 359,00 SL781, 8er Comfort € 459,00 Option C* : Friday to Monday (3 nights) SL776, 4er Comfort € 285,00 SL779, 6er Comfort € 324,00 SL781, 8er Comfort € 459,00 *Aqua Mundo access included Hotel (double room, breakfast included) : Thursday to Sunday (3 nights) € 213.00 Friday to sunday (2 nights) € 158.00 Additionnal night : € 60.00 To book these options, players have to use these contacts: Booking by phone: +49 (0) 2982 / 95 – 4004 Booking by mail: [email protected] Address : Park Hochsauerland Sonnenallee 1 59964 Medebach Tél.