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INFORMATION FROM THE IBSF - For further details refer to your own
Association and the IBSF Website
Dear Member
On behalf of the IBSF Board of Directors and the Pakistan Billiards &
Snooker Association, I have pleasure in inviting you to send players to take
part in the IBSF World Snooker Championships.
I enclose an entry and participation form (please copy as required ) for a
maximum entry of two (2) male players for the Men’s event and two (2) female
players for the Ladies event from each Member Country. These should be
returned as instructed, with special attention being paid to the closing
date. The IBSF Board has decided to invite the current regional champions to
participate as extra players, at their own cost. The secretary must receive
entries not later than 1st October 2004. Late entries will not be accepted.
No exceptions will be made. Please note that any extra players invited will
be taken from the participation forms, which includes the name of a stand-by
player.
An entry fee of GBP 25 per player must be paid direct to the Host
Association by the first day of the championships. (Only Cash Payment in
pounds sterling will be accepted on the first day of the Championships)
The PBSA must receive all hotel reservations no later than four (4) weeks
before the Championships. All parties arriving at Quaid-e-Azam International
Airport will be met by a member of the organising committee, subject to
arrival details being received.
Entries will only be accepted when made on the original entry form and
signed by the national association. Please do not send emails quoting names
only. Further they must be filled in completely and accompanied by passport
size photo’s.
Countries needing an invitation letter to apply for visas must use the ’visa
requirements’ form, which should be carefully read, as failure to do so may
result in players being withdrawn from the Championships.
The PBSA has asked me to assure you, that they will do everything to make
your visit one to remember.
Best regards,
Linda den Hartog-Wiedijk
IBSF General Secretary
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday 7th November Players Meeting 16.00 (dress code: casual)
Referees Meeting 16.30 (dress code: casual)
Opening Ceremony 20.00 (Dark Suit or Blazer or National Dress)
Tuesday 8th Men - Round Robin Matches (7) 10.00 13.00 16.00 19.00
to Wednesday 16th November Ladies - Round Robin Matches (5) 10.00 13.00
16.00 19.00
The Final Stages Draw will take place on completion of the last Round Robin
Match.
Wednesday 16th November IBSF Board Meeting 10.00
Thursday 17th November Last 32 Men (9), Last 16 Ladies (5) 10.00 13.00
Pre Quarter Finals Men (9) 18.00
Quarter Finals Ladies (7)
Thursday 17th November IBSF Annual General Meeting 10.00
Friday 18th November Quarter Finales Men (11) 19.00
Quarter Finals Ladies (7) 19.00
Saturday 19th November Semi Finals Men First session (max. 7 frames) 11.00
Second session (max. 8 frames) 15.00
Semi Finals Ladies (7) 11.00
Final Ladies (9) 19.00
Sunday 20th November Final Men First session (10) 10.00
Final Men Second session (max 11) 15.00
Closing & Presentation Ceremony 20.00
The playing schedule may be changed to accommodate television.
Hotel & venue
The Arabian Sea Country Club – Resort. 30 minutes drive from the Airport.
Facilities include Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Fitness Centre,
Air-Conditioned Games Room, Indoor Recreation Centre, 18 holes Golf Course,
Liquor Bar (called the 19th hole), Wireless Internet Café.
Arabian Sea Country Club Limited
Bin Qasim
Karachi – Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-4750406-14 Fax: +92-21-4750404
Website : www.countryclub.com.pk
Acccommodation
Rooms are fully furnished with A/C, Colour TV, Fridge and Telephone.
Room Rates: (Inclusive of Breakfast in Café)
Single Room : USD 75/-
Double Room : USD 85/-
Extra Bed : USD 10/-
All Hotel Bookings are to be made through PBSA on email: pbsa@cyber.net.pk
on prescribed form as per attachment.
Deposit
All guests are required to pay a deposit for 10 days per room as per their
room requirement on the day of arrival / Check – in. Cash Payment or a
guarantee by credit card. The organisation will not accept currency cheques
or bank drafts.
Tables
A total number of 16 Wiraka tables will be set up at the venue.
Arrival
All participants will be received at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport
upon their arrival as per their flight details which are to be sent to the
PBSA through email or fax.
Visas
Almost all the countries will require a visa to enter Pakistan. Please check
with your local Pakistan Embassy, Consulate or High Commission. Invitation
Letters for Visa purpose will be emailed or faxed upon request. Please state
clearly the fax number you wish to receive the letter on.
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign affairs have a website where people can find
info about visas:
http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/foreignaffairs-ministry/index.jsp
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the attached form for visa invitation letters.
Meals
Apart from a reasonably priced Ala-carte, Buffet Lunch & Dinner will be
served at the following rates:
Buffet Lunch : USD 5/-
Buffet Dinner : USD10/-
A variety of Continental, Chinese and Pakistani/Indian Menu will be
available during the Championships.
Currency
Local Currency is Pak Rupees. Exchange rate is Rs.60/- to USD 1/-. All major
VISA Credit Cards are acceptable.
Weather
Between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Entry fee
The entry fee of GBP 25 per player should be paid to the PBSA in cash on the
first day of the tournament.
Dress Code
Please advice your players that the dress code will be strictly adhered to.
All players must wear a waistcoat whilst playing. This includes lady
players. Lady players must wear a blouse that is tucked in the pants. No
short sleeved shirts or blouses are accepted. Please find the full text
below:
10.1 Evening dress or dark-suit together with waist-coat shall be worn in
all sessions of the matches.
Long-sleeve shirts buttoned at the wrist, waistcoats and bow-ties, shall be
worn for all matches, save when the venue conditions are hot and humid, and,
in which case, certain relaxation to dress-code requirements may be decided
thereupon by the Championship Committee.
10.2 Players will be allowed to wear a sponsor’s logo on the waistcoat with
a maximum size of 100 mm x 40 mm or 80 mm in diameter. The Host NSA will
inform players if their logos may be worn during any televised stages of the
Championship and that players wear them belonging to the Host NSA’s
sponsor(s) at no cost to the players.
10.3 The Host NSA will decide the appropriate dress-code for any official
functions.
10.4 Failure to comply with the prescribed dress-code may result in the
forfeiture of the match by the players in default. |
