KEY DATES
- 8th October - Entry deadline date
- 8th October - World Ranking date for M&Q-report
- 11th October - M&Q report release date
- 15th October - World Ranking date for seeding/draw
- 28th October - Withdraw without penalty date
- 29th October - Draw date
- 6th Nov 20.00pm - Team managers meeting at Jotunhallen
- 7th Nov 09.00am - Qualifications (start dep on entries)
- 8th Nov 09.00am - Main draw Round 1 & 2
- 9th Nov 10.00am - Quarterfinals and Semifinals
- 10th Nov 10.00am - Finals
The final frame schedule shall be made at least 20 days before the start of the tournament and shall be published on the tournament’s website.
VENUE
Jotunhallen
Sportsveien 25
3224 Sandefjord, Norway
EVENTS
Men's and Women's Singles, Men's and Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles
Number of players/pairs accepted for the main draw: Singles 32 and Doubles 24.
In accordance with regulation § 9.2 and § 9.3 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.1: World Ranking System, an event must contain at least 8 (eight) competitors in the first published version of the main draw. If the required number of competitors is not met in the first published version of the main draw, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking, i.e. BEC Elite Circuit Ranking and BWF World Ranking.
In accordance with regulation § 9.4 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.1: World Ranking System, the first published version of the main draw of an event must contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member. If an event does not contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking.
Badminton Europe is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.) because of an event not having enough competitors to count for the rankings.
ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
All players of clubs affiliated through their National Associations to the BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION
SHUTTLES
FZ FORZA VIP
COURTS
5 Competition YONEX courts
ENTRIES
All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System:
https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/E722FD17-E18E-40CA-A2BB-34AF88501A72
Players cannot be entered unless they already have a BWF ID-number. In case you wish to enter players, who do not have a BWF ID-number, please contact the BWF office well in advance of the tournament, so that the players concerned can receive a BWF ID-number before the closing date of the tournament.
Compliance with GCR 7.9: “In making or authorising entries, the Member concerned is reconfirming its acceptance, and acceptance by the Players being entered, of the BWF’s regulations and Disciplinary processes.”
Entry deadline
October 8th 2024 at 23:59 BWF HQ-time (17:59 CET)
VISA
Important for all players who need visa for Norway.
Please request immediately from Badminton Norway the official INVITATION LETTER and apply as soon as possible. Contact: badminton@badminton.no
DRAW
The draw will be done by Badminton Europe.
CONDITIONS
Colour, design, lettering and advertising on clothing shall be regulated by BWF General Competition Regulations § 20 to 24. Any breach of these regulations will be forwarded to BWF.
It is mandatory that partners in doubles wear the same colour of the T-shirt and shorts/skirts at all time during play in both the qualification and the main draw. Failing to do so shall result in an administrative fine of 100 EUR.
Players shall not plan their departure less than 2 (two) hours after their last match is planned to conclude. If a player is unable to compete due to early departure, he/she shall be penalised by Forfeiture of rewards (removal of Elite Circuit ranking points and shall not be awarded prizes or prize money). Badminton Europe shall propose to BWF that the gained BWF ranking points are also removed. The organising Member can cancel a tournament in case of force majeure. Such cancellation must be announced at least 15 days before the start of the tournament. If a cancellation is announced less than 15 days before the start of the tournament, then the Member organising the tournament is liable for any expenses incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.). Badminton Europe is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons because of a cancellation of a tournament.
DOPING CONTROL
Doping control may be carried out by the Norwegian Sports Confederation.
Doping control in badminton, in accordance with BWF Anti-Doping Regulations, is conducted out-of-competition and in-competition with the collection of urine and/or blood samples.
Athletes are responsible for any substance found in their body. Before an athlete takes any medication, they should check with their doctor, and if necessary, get a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
For more information about anti-doping, please visit the BWF website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-doping-overview/
BADMINTON
Section 2.4 of the BWF Statutes (Code on The Prevention of The Manipulation of
INTEGRITY
Competitions) relates to anti-corruption and anti-match manipulation, and this code applies to all participants at this tournament.
To protect the integrity of BWF sanctioned tournaments, participants are not allowed to bet in any way on badminton matches, shall respect the principle of fair play, and shall not attempt to influence the course or result of a game or match.
Every person has an obligation to report to the BWF any approaches by anyone to gather inside information or to change the outcome of a match(es).
For more information, please refer to BWF’s website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-match-fixing-overview/
INSURANCE
To be arranged individually by participants.
Member and/or Organiser may be liable for claims originating from the damages incurred by the participants and/or any other persons, arising from or in connection to the particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament, according to local Law. Badminton Europe is not liable for any such claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to injury or loss to person or property, arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to the particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament. It is recommended that Member and/or Organisers purchase a proper Insurance Policy that would cover their potential legal liability.
