21- 23 July 2006
Sports complexes
“National Sports Academy” & “EASY” Club
Principles of racketlon
According to the IRF official rules of racketlon (as published on www.racketlon.com) the following three principles must be fulfilled in order for a sport to qualify for the term Racketlon:
· The game must include the following four sports: table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis
· The game must be built on the concept of a racketlon match involving the same two individuals (pairs in doubles) playing each other in all four sports - with identically formatted sets being played in each sport.
· Each rally must count. The player (pair) who wins most rallies in total is the winner of the racketlon match.
Categories for the individual competition
Ladies' A (Elite) Max. 16 players
Ladies' B Max. 16 players
Men's A "Elite" Max. 32 players
Men's B "Advanced" Max. 64 players
Men's C "Amateurs" Max. 32 players
Veterans (O45; born 1961 and elder) Max. 16 players
Juniors (U21; born 1985 and younger) Max. 16 players
Categories for the double competition
Mixed Doubles Max. 16 pairs
Men's Doubles Max. 16 pairs
Playing system:
Depending on the number of players per class, three options exist
· Pool
· Knock-out system for pool winners
· Knock-out system plus plate tournament for first-round losers
Time schedule:
1st rounds of individual tournament: Men's B "Class 1", Men's C "Amateurs"
Saturday, / 22/07/2006 / from 8:30 a.m. / Individual competition for all categories
approx. 8 p.m. / Players' party with buffet
Sunday, / 23/07/2006 / from 9 a.m. / Individual's semi-finals and finals for all categories
3:30 p.m. / Prize ceremony
Courts:
Table Tennis: Rubber floor
Badminton: Rubber floor
Squash: Wooden floor
Tennis: Clay courts
Location:
SOFIA 1000/ Studentski Grand District / At this location will be played the competitions in table tennis, badminton and tennis
EASY Club- Squash and fitness
SOFIA 1000/ Bulgaria
“Stoyan Edrev” Street / At this location will be played the squash competition
Entry fee:
€ 40,- including buffet on Saturday evening, player's party at a swimming pool (including free access and swimming), balls and shuttlecocks
Entry deadline:
Friday, 14th July., 2006
Draw:
The draw will be published on the internet latest by Monday, 17th July., 2006.
Rules
Official IRF Rules apply. See www.racketlon.com (under ABOUT). In summary:
· In a racketlon match, two players challenge each other in all four racket sports. One set in each sport.
· Each point counts. The winner is the one who scores the most points in total.
· Each set is played to 21 points with the following exception: At 20-20 the set is extended until there is a two point difference between the players (You can win by e.g. 25-23 but never with 21-20.)
· Each serve game contains five serves. The server decides what side to start from.
· Matches are played in the following sequence: table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis.
· At the beginning of each sport lots are drawn. The winner chooses either to serve, receive or from which end to start. The other player gets the remaining choice.
· There is a first and a second serve in tennis.
· Ends are switched at 11. During changeover, players are allowed a break of max one minute (this is valid for squash as well eventhough there are no change of ends).
· Otherwise, the respective official rules apply for each sport.
Registration
On-line registration is provided by means of the Racketlon.com Entry Engine. See link from www.racketlon.com (EVENTS). (Direct link to the Entry Engine: http://racketlon.i2.ca/bulg06/entries.php )
Meeting of players
A pick- up for all players will be provided as appropriate. The only request is each one of the players to send in information for their traveling arrangements a week prior to the beginning of the tournament, as well as the station at which they are planning to arrive (airport, bus station, train station)
Accommodation
The accommodation for all players will be provided at the excellent 4 star hotel Park Hotel VITOSHA, which is situated at about 10 min. walking distance from the sports facilities, where the matches will be played.
Price list
Single room / 60 €Double room / 70 €
Prices stand for bed and breakfast with included VAT
Awards
The winner players from all categories will be awarded with medals and trophies
Contact
Tournament Director: Onik Kassabian
E-mail: onik_24 @ yahoo.com
Phone: +359 886 102 750