Tournament Entry Pack & Event Details
TOURNAMENT ENTRY PACK & EVENT DETAILS
HOSTED BY CRICKET AUSTRALIA & EMIRATES CRICKET BOARD
AT INSPORTZ CLUB
PRESIDENTS WELCOME
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Welcome to the 2017 World Cup in Dubai, UAE. The World Cup will be the 10th Edition and it is extremely exciting to be able to take the tournament to a new & developing region. Dubai, Insportz Club and the organising committee look forward to greeting everyone in September.
This booklet includes details of the tournament entry arrangements to assist in preparations. Please ensure that you take specific note of the key deadlines for Team Entries and associated forms/payments. Further details relating to the Opening & Closing Ceremonies & specific event plans will be distributed over the coming months.
You will also note the addition of the Lycafly documents which relate directly to your countries logistics into Dubai. Please ensure you are taking full advantage of the packages that have been put together for the World Cup.
Please also remember to keep an eye on the WICF Website ( which will have updates and details as preparations continue to progress.
Look forward to seeing you all in Dubai come September.
Greg Donnelly
WICF President
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
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Participation in the World Cup requires all countries to implement the following eligibility criteria.
All players/officials must be registered with their Country governing body to participate in any WICF event.
In specified age internationals, proof of age MUST be supplied before the event and, if necessary, upon demand by the WICF or member of the organising committee. Copies of passports for all players are to be submitted to the Event Director on or before Friday 4 August 2017.
Participation is determined by RESIDENCY and NOT passport or country of birth. However, if a player has played for any country in any WICF event and now wishes to play for a different country by virtue of the fact that he/she is now resident in that different country, then the original country governing body needs to release the player and should not unreasonably withhold such release.
Dispensation to eligibility criteria may be considered in special cases by the WICF following written submissions, which must be received 60 Days in advance of the tournament to the WICF President.
All decisions on eligibility shall be made by WICF and shall be binding.
21 & Under Players | Players must be 21 years of age or under as of the last day of the 2017 WICF World Cup - Saturday 23rd September 2017
TEAM NOMINATION FEES
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Team Nomination Fees have been set at $5000.00 (AUD) per team (Squads of 12 plus 3 team officials = 15). Team Nomination Fees will be required to be made in two instalments of $2500.00.
Deposit Due on Friday 19 May - $2500.00 per team
Final Payment Due on Friday 4 August - $2500.00 per team
Please note: That NO Refunds or Transfer of money between sides will be possible after a Team Nomination has been placed by a Country.
Team Nomination Fee covers:
Tickets for Opening & Closing Functions x 15
Tournament Costs (pitches, balls, officials) x 15
Team Photography x 15
Tournament Item x 15
Tournament Program x 15
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
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Please find enclosed the following documents that require completing:
Form 1 – Team Nomination Form
Form 2 – Umpire Nomination Form
Form 3 – Official Team Registration Form
Form 4 –Training & Practice Requirements
KEY TOURNAMENT DEADLINES
Team Nomination Form:Friday 19 May
Deposit of Team Entry Fee:Friday 19 May
Umpire Nomination Form:Friday 19 May
Competing Nations Logos:Friday 19 May
Final Payment Team Entry Fee:Friday 4 August
Head/shoulder Photos for all Players/Officials:Friday 4 August
Copies of Passports:Friday 4 August
Training & Practice Requirements:Friday 4 August
Official Team Registration:Friday 4 August
TOURNAMENT LOGO
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The 2017 Tournament Logo has been attached in various forms for your use on apparel and media.
Countries are required to place the Tournament Logo on Playing Shirts, Right Chest with the Left Chest left for the Countries Logo. Please refer to the Logo Guidelines surrounding size when working with your apparel supplier.
As a reminder, all team uniforms must comply with the following regulations:
All shirts and playing pants must be completely matching in style and colour. Where a sponsor's logo is included it must also be matching.
All shirts must carry the player's registered number. The number shall be of contrasting colour to the base colour of this shirt and shall be 75mm in height.
All shirts may carry the player’s surname. The surname shall be of contrasting colour to the base colour of this shirt. Where a team has two or more players with the same surname, the surname should be prefixed with the first letter of the player’s Christian name.
Vests may be worn during the game provided they are matching with the team playing shirt.
Players may not wear a jumper, or jacket over the team uniform.
Skins (undergarment) may be worn during the game. The length of the skins can vary, such as short or long sleeve. Should more than one player in a team wear a skin, the skins must be the same colour.
Caps, if worn, must be free of unauthorised advertising, and be of the same colour as the base colour of the team uniform. Should more than one player in a team wear a cap, the caps must be identical.
No shorts are allowed.
TEAM NOMINATION FORM DUE: FRIDAY 19 MAY
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COUNTRY NAME:
Please select nominated teams:
OPEN MENOPEN WOMEN
21 & UNDER MEN21 & UNDER WOMEN
CONTACT NAME:
CONTACT EMAIL:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
50% Payment is due along with this form on Friday 19 May
FORM TO BE EMAILED TO
UMPIRE NOMINATION FORM DUE: FRIDAY 19 MAY
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COUNTRY NAME:
Please list in priority order:
Umpire 1 Name:
Email:
Polo Shirt: Tracksuit Jacket:Playing Pants:Shorts:
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Umpire 2 Name:
Email:
Polo Shirt: Tracksuit Jacket:Playing Pants:Shorts:
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Umpire 3 Name:
Email:
Polo Shirt: Tracksuit Jacket:Playing Pants:Shorts:
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Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Signature:
Date:
To view sizing chart of apparel supplier, please visit
PLEASE NOTE: Umpires will only receive a uniform if successful in being appointed to the tournament.
FORM TO BE EMAILED TO
OFFICIAL TEAM REGISTRATION DUE: FRIDAY 4 AUGUST
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COUNTRY NAME:
DIVISION:
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Coach
Asst.
Coach
Manager
Physio
Other
Player Name DOB Home Centre
FORM TO BE EMAILED TO
TRAINING & PRACTICE MATCH REQUIREMENTS FRIDAY 4 AUGUST
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COUNTRY NAME:
DIVISION:
TRAINING SESSIONS:
PREFERRED TIME 1 PREFERRED TIME 2
Monday 11 September
Tuesday 12 September
Wednesday 13 September
Thursday 14 September
Friday 15 September
PRACTICE MATCHES:
PREFERRED TIME 1 PREFERRED TIME 2
Monday 11 September
Tuesday 12 September
Wednesday 13 September
Thursday 14 September
Friday 15 September
If you have any preferences surrounding Practice Matches, please make note of these below:
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FORM TO BE EMAILED TO
PROPOSED TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 September
Training Sessions
Practice Matches
Friday 15 September
Umpires Meeting
Tournament Briefing
Team Photos
Saturday 16 September
Opening Ceremony
Day 1 – Tournament
Sunday 17 September
Day 2 – Tournament
Monday 18 September
Day 3 – Tournament
Tuesday 19 September
Day 4 – Tournament
Wednesday 20 September
Day 5 – Tournament
Thursday 21 September
Day 6 – Tournament
Friday 22 September
Day 7 – Tournament & Semi Finals
Saturday 23 September
Day 8 – Finals
Closing Ceremony
KEY CONTACTS
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Sarah Harris (Main Contact)Briana Binch
Event DirectorCA - Indoor Cricket Manager
Nick DuxsonPrameela Nadkarni
CA – Media AdvisorVenue & Marketing Manager
David ShepleyGreg Donnelly
Tournament DirectorWIFC President
Centre Details
Insportz Club Dubai
Address: No.78, RKM Ware House,
4th Street, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Al Gouz 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 347 5833