| 1. |
Eligibility
& Participation: |
| 1.1 |
Each federation may
nominate only one player in each category. The Players who are
entitled to participate should not reached their relevant age as
on 1st January 2003. ( See 9.1 ) |
| 1.2 |
In additional to 1.1, each
federation may send any number of extra players to participate in
any category if they fulfill the above condition and be
responsible for their own board and lodging. |
| 2. |
Schedule |
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19th December |
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Arrival |
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20:00 hour |
Technical Meeting |
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20th December |
09:00 - 13:00 |
Round 1 |
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14:30 - 16:00 |
Opening Ceremony |
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19:00 - 23:00 |
Round 2 |
|
21st December |
09:00 - 13:00 |
Round 3 |
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15:00 - 19:00 |
Round 4 |
|
22nd December |
09:00 - 13:00 |
Round 5 |
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|
15:00 - 19:00 |
Round 6 |
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23rd December |
09:00 - 13:00 |
Round 7 |
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15:00 - 19:00 |
Round 8 |
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24th December |
|
Free Day |
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25th December |
09:00 - 13:00 |
Round 9 |
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20:30 - 22:00 |
Closing Ceremony |
|
26th December
before |
12:00 hour |
Departure |
| 3. |
Pairing |
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|
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The Swiss 46 Program shall
be used for Championships conducted in 9 Rounds. In the last 2
rounds, players from the same federation and who have more than
50% shall not be paired together. |
| 4. |
Time Control |
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The time control shall be
90 minutes with 30 seconds increment after each move starting from
the first move. |
| 5. |
Individual
Medals |
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Medals will be awarded to
the top three position in each category. |
| 6. |
Team Medals |
|
Team medals ( gold, silver,
bronze ) will also be awarded in each category. For each
federation, the scores of only the BEST 3 RESULTS will be added. |
| 7. |
Appeals
Committee |
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The Appeals Committee will
be decided during the technical meeting. |
| 8. |
Entry Fee |
|
Official Players |
- US$ 50.00 |
|
|
Extra Players |
- US$ 80.00 |
|
| 9. |
Board &
Lodging |
| 9.1 |
The Organisers shall
provide free board and lodging ( 3 meals a day on twin sharing
basis ) to players as stated in 1.1 and one official per
Federation. Those who prefer to stay in the hotel rooms shall be
charges as per 9.3. |
| 9.2 |
The Playing Venue is at
Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas. The official accommodation will be
at Game Village, Berakas. Twin and
quadruple rooms (hostel type ) have been made available. All rooms
are provided with pillow, bed sheets and blankets. Participants
are advised to bring their own towel, slipper, soap, shampoo,
toothbrush and toothpaste. All rooms are air conditioned and all
are equipped with ceiling fan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will
however be provided at the Orchid Garden Hotel. |
|
Alternate accommodation at
nearby hotel can be arranged at a cost as per 9.3. |
|
only accredited players,
officials and accompanying persons living in the official
accommodation and alternate hotel shall have the privilege to
enter the Playing Hall to view the games. There is no guarantee
that rooms are available after the closing date. In this aspect,
we urge federations to register as soon as possible. |
| 9.3 |
Accommodation
rate ay Orchid Garden Hotel including 3 meals / day are as follows
: |
|
Single Room |
- US$ 65.00 |
per person per day |
|
Double / Twin |
- US$ 45.00 |
per person per day |
|
Triple Sharing |
- US$ 40.00 |
per person per day |
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|
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Accommodation
rate at Game Village including 3 meals / day are as follows : |
|
US$
35.00 per person per day base sharing basis. |
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Important
note : |
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The accommodation at Game
Village do not allow the opposite sex participants, official as
well as the accompanying person to stay in the same room and
block. However children under the age of 10
will be able to stay either of their parents. |
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| 10. |
Transportation |
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The charge for Airport
Transfer and Muara Terminal Transfer ( both-way ) is US$ 20.00 |
| 11. |
Entry Visas |
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Participants must get their
visas at Brunei Embassy in their respective countries. |
| 12. |
Payments |
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All payments shall be made
payable to Brunei Chess Federation and credited to Hongkong and
Shanhai Banking Corporation Limited, Kuala Belait Branch account
number 002-076222001
before 30th November 2003. |
| 13. |
Registeration of
Participants and Accompanying Persons The deadline for
registeration is 30th November 2003. Late Registeration shall be
subjected to a penalty fee of US$ 50.00 per person. Players who
are absent at the Technical Meeting shall be excluded from the
Championships. For every players, official or accompanying person
who registered but not turn up, a penalty of US$ 20.00 shall be
imposed on the federation. |
and BCF 