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BADMINTON ASIA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 - Tournaments Prospectus Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre
BADMINTON ASIA JUNIOR
  CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019

  Tournaments Prospectus

          20th – 28th July 2019

     Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre

            Suzhou, China
1.0   ORGANIZER

      Badminton Asia
      Unit 1016 & 1018, 10th Floor, Block A,
      Damansara Intan, No.1, Jalan SS20/27,
      47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor,
      MALAYSIA
      Tel: +6-03-7733 8962/ +6-03-7733 8964
      Fax: +6-03-7732 8958
      E-mail: belleng@badmintonasia.org
      Website: www.badmintonasia.org

2.0   HOST ORGANIZER

      Chinese Badminton Association (CBA)
      No. 20, Longtan Road, Beijing 100061
      People’s Republic of China
      Tel: +86 1067110225
      Fax: +86 1067110225
      Email: bdchnoffice@vip.163.com

3.0   VENUE

      Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre
      No. 999, Zhongxin Avenue
      Suzhou Industrial Park
      Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
      China

4.0   DATES

      Saturday, 20th July 2019 to Sunday, 28th July 2019

      Mixed Team Championship s                -      20th – 23rd July 2019
      Individual Championships                 -      24th – 28th July 2019
Tentative Schedule:

            Day              Date            Time                             Play
       Saturday             20 July         0900hrs       Team Championships – Round Robin
       Sunday               21 July         0900hrs       Team Championships – Round Robin
                                            0900hrs       Team Championships – Quarter Finals
       Monday               22 July
                                            1600hrs       Team Championships – Semi-Finals
       Tuesday              23 July         1000hrs       Team Championships - Finals
       Wednesday            24 July         0900hrs       Individual Championships – Preliminaries
       Thursday             25 July         0900hrs       Individual Championships – Preliminaries
       Friday               26 July         1300hrs       Individual Championships – Quarter-Finals
       Saturday             27 July         1300hrs       Individual Championships – Semi-Finals
       Sunday               28 July         1300hrs       Individual Championships – Finals

      Alterations due to TV-coverage or any other reason are possible and will be announced by the
      Referee. The above order of play may be changed at the discretion of the Referee.

      All events will be on a strict timetable system. Competitors who are not ready to play at the time
      for which their match is scheduled will be scratched.

5.0   TROPHY/ MEDALS

      Medals will be awarded to all winners, runners-up and 2 losing semi-finalists.
      For Team Championships all winners, runners-up and 2 losing semi-finalists will be awarded
      with 20 Medals per winning team. The Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion of
      Mixed Team Event.

6.0   EVENTS

      6.1 The Mixed Team Event shall comprise of:-

             One Men’s Singles
             One Women’s Singles
             One Men’s Doubles
             One Women’s Doubles
             One Mixed Doubles

      The Competition shall be played in two stages:-

             First Stage
              All Teams shall be placed in four groups to play on a round robin basis. The number
                of Sub-Groups will depend on the number of participating Teams.
   An overall ranking order in the group shall be achieved according to the BWF
                 General Competition Regulation 16.

             Final Stage
              1st and 2nd ranked teams from each group will qualify for the final stage
              The final stage shall be played on a knock-out basis.
              The matches for ranking competition shall not be played.

             No player shall play in more than two matches in each Tie.

             Each Team must nominate a minimum of 2 men and 2 women for the Mixed Team
             Championships.

             Each Team can nominate a maximum of 8 men and 8 women for the Mixed Team
             Championship. The medals will be given to a maximum of this number.

             Each Team must nominate a minimum of 4 players for each Tie (2 men and 2 women).

      6.2 The Individual Championships comprise of Men’s Singles and Doubles, Women’s Singles
          and Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

             Each Member Association will be entitled to enter a maximum of:-
                                                                  No. of Entries only for
                   Event                   No. of Entries
                                                                    the host country
          Men’s Singles                           4                         6
          Women’s Singles                         4                         6
          Men’s Doubles                           3                         5
          Women’s Doubles                         3                         5
          Mixed Doubles                           4                         6

7.0   AGE ELIGIBILITY

      All players must be under 19 years old throughout the calendar year of the tournament. i.e. born
      on or after 1st January 2001. The minimum age for all players shall be 14 years old i.e. born
      on or before 31st December 2005

      All players MUST have a BWF Player’s ID before submission of the entries.

      Players with no BWF ID must contact their National Association Accordingly.

8.0   ENTRIES TIMELINE

      The closing date for submission of both Team and Individual entries will be Tuesday, 25th June
      2019.
All entries must submit their Entries Online in order of their respective National Rankings at

        Mixed Team Event :
        https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=F1F9B734-3405-4E68-B1A8-
        B9ED50276A8D

        Individual Event :
        https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=CBE0B179-CFB5-439A-AF0A-
        9DD55608B087

        *All Late entries after the specified entries deadline will not be entertained.

9.0     TIMELINE & IMPORTANT DATES

      Weeks           Day/ Date          Days                                Dateline

                    23rd July 2019
      Week 0                               -3       Individual Event Team Managers Meeting
                      (Tuesday)

                                                    Mixed Team Final Stage Draw

                    21st July 2019                  The Draw to be conducted for Knock Out Stage, as soon
      Week 0                               -1
                      (Sunday)                      as the Team Strength for Knock Out Stage is
                                                    determined. (Preferably immediately after the last match
                                                    of Group Stage is completed)
                    20th July 2019
      Week 0                               0        Day of Championships
                     (Saturday)
                    19th July 2019                  Mixed Team Event Team Managers Meeting and
      Week 0                               1
                       (Friday)                     Umpires Briefing

                     9th July 2019
      Week 2                               10       Draws (For both Mixed Team and Individual Events)
                      (Tuesday)

                     8th July 2019
      Week 3                               11       Last Day of Withdrawal without Penalty
                       (Monday)

                                                    World Ranking Date for the purpose of deciding the
                    2nd July 2019                   Seeding for the Group and Knock Out Stage for Mixed
      Week 4                               17
                     (Tuesday)                      Team Event (Team Strength) and also the Individual
                                                    Events.

                    25th June 2019
      Week 5                               24       Entry Dateline
                      (Tuesday)
10.0   REGULATIONS

       Mixed Team Championships:

       The Regulations for Suhandinata Cup (BWF Junior Mixed Team Championships) and the
       General Competition Regulations shall be applicable for the conduct of the Mixed Team
       Championships. The General Competition Regulations will apply except where specific
       provisions are contained in the Regulations for Suhandinata Cup. Where there is any conflict or
       apparent conflict, the Suhandinata Cup Regulation(s) shall take precedence. In the event of any
       dispute, the decision of the Tournament Referee will be final.

       Individual Championships:

       The Regulations for EYE LEVEL cups (BWF Junior Individual Championships) and the General
       Competition Regulations of BWF shall be applicable for the conduct of the Championships. The
       General Competition Regulations will apply except where specific provisions are contained in
       the Regulations for EYE LEVEL cups. Where there is any conflict or apparent conflict, the EYE
       LEVEL cups Regulation(s) shall take precedence. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the
       Tournament Referee will be final.

       Important Note:

       Badminton Asia reserve the rights to determine the number of group(s) and the size of each
       group for the Team Event based on the number of participating teams.

       Badminton Asia reserve the rights to determine the size of the draw for the Knock-Out
       Stage accordingly based on the number participating teams.

       Badminton Asia reserve the rights for final decision for any matter related to the
       championships

11.0   WITHDRAWALS

       Withdrawal:-
       Withdrawals must be informed by an e-mail to belleng@badmintonasia.org and the tournament
       referee at hohwsg@yahoo.com.sg as soon as possible.
            Withdrawals prior to the tournament, must be accompanied by an appropriate
               certification.
            Withdrawals after Monday, 8th July 2019 will be processed in the Team Managers’
               Meeting.
            Withdrawals after the draw is made due to illness or injury must be supported by a
               medical certificate.
            Withdrawals after players arrive in venue city, notification of withdrawal must be made
               by the Team Manager to the Referee in writing.
12.0   FORMAT OF PLAY

       Mixed Team Event

       12.1   The Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships shall be played in two stages: a
              First Stage on Round Robin basis and, then the top 2 teams from the each group to
              qualify for the Final Stage to play on a Knock out basis.

              The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the knock out stage, where a draw will
              be made after the completion of the last match of the Group Stage. The condition of the
              draw is where the teams from the same group shall not be drawn to meet in the first round
              in the knock out stage.

       12.2   Example of First Stage:
              Ranking
                              Teams          Seed
               Order
                 1           Team A            1
                 2           Team B            2
                 3           Team C            3
                 4           Team D            4
                 5           Team E
                 6           Team F
                 7           Team G
                 8           Team H
                 9           Team I
                10           Team J
                11           Team K
                12           Team L
                13           Team M
                14           Team N
                15           Team O
                16           Team P

                 GROUP A                GROUP B                  GROUP C               GROUP D
                    1                      1                        1                     1
                    2                      2                        2                     2
                    3                      3                        3                     3
                    4                      4                        4                     4
1. Team of 16 will be Drawn into 4 Groups
   (Group A, Group B, Group C and D)

2. Draws shall be conducted following by Badminton Asia.

3. Top 2 ranked teams shall be dealt with as follows:

     I.    No. 1 placed at the top of Group A

                1            Team A

    II.    No. 2 placed at the top of Group D

               2            Team B
4. The other ranked teams shall be dealt with as follows:

     I.    No. 3 and No. 4 drawn by lot at the top of Group B and C

                   3         Team C
                   4         Team D

    II.    No. 5 to 8 drawn by lot at the second position of the groups

               5           Team    E
               6           Team    F
               7           Team    G
               8           Team    H

   III.    No. 9 to 12 drawn by lot at the third position of the groups

               9           Team    I
              10           Team    J
              11           Team    K
              12           Team    L

    IV.    No. 13 to 16 drawn by lot at the fourth position of the groups.

               13           Team M
               14           Team N
               15           Team O
               16           Team P
Example of Final Stage:

                            Quarter Finals    Semi Finals       Finals

                 1    (1)

                 2

                 3    (3/4)

                 4

                 5

                 6    (3/4)

                 7

                 8    (2)

       Final Stage Draw’s Methodology

              The Teams will be dealt with as follows:

            I.       Seed 1 and 2 will be place in Position 1 and 8
           II.       Seed 3 and 4 will be drawn into Position 3 and 6
          III.       The remaining teams will be drawn into Position 2, 4, 5, 7 accordingly.
          IV.        Teams from the same group will not be drawn to play in the First Round (Quarter
                     Finals) in the knock out draw.
Individual Events

       Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships will be played in Knock out Format.

       Scoring System

       Rally point system of 3 games x 21 points will be used as the scoring system in ALL matches in
       this Championships.

13.0   REFEREES

       Referee                      : Mr. Ho Hon Wai (SGP)
       Email                        : hohwsg@yahoo.com.sg

       Deputy Referee               : Mr. Ashley George (BRN)
       Email                        : ashley.bbsf@yahoo.com

       Deputy Referee               : Ms. Zahra Rahmaty Haghnejad (IRI)
       Email                        : zahrarhag@yahoo.com

       Deputy Referee (Local)       : Ms. Liu Pingping (CHN)
       Email                        : 56488572@qq.com

14.0   TEAM MANAGER

       Each participating team should appoint one Team Manager.

       The Team Managers shall attend any briefings and meetings called by the Referee.

       It is compulsory that all team managers must attend the team managers meeting .Failing to
       attend the meeting they are liable to be fined as per regulation Part III Section 1B, Appendix
       11 “Offences and Penalties” .Member Associations can make a request someone to represent
       them at the meeting as long as the Referee knows in advance that is acceptable

15.0   TEAM MANAGER’S MEETING

       Team Championships:
       Date : 19th July 2019
       Time : 15:00 Hrs
       Venue : Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium Meeting Room 1
Individual Championships:
       Date : 23rd July 2019
       Time : 15:00 Hrs
       Venue : Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium Meeting Room 1

16.0   TECHNICAL AND UMPIRE’S BRIEFING

       Team Championships:
       Date : 19th July 2019
       Time : 16:00 Hrs
       Venue : Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium Meeting Room 1

       Individual Championships:
       Date : 23rd July 2019
       Time : 16:00 Hrs
       Venue : Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium Meeting Room 1

17.0   CLOTHING AND ADVERTISING

       Colored Clothing and advertising on clothing will be permitted as per the BWF
       General Competition Regulations 20 to 25, more particularly as under:-

       16.1 For Team Championships:

              16.1.1 Regulations as applicable to the Suhandinata Cup will apply.

              16.1.2 All participating teams must wear team colors. That is each player must wear the
                     same colour and design of shirts and shorts (or equivalent articles of clothing)
                     throughout a tie from the first day.

              16.1.3 Player’s Name and Country Name at the back of the shirt is Mandatory from the
                     first day.

              16.1.4 It is Mandatory that the opposing players in each match wear significantly
                      different colors from each other from the first day.

                     * The refere have the right to request teams of lower ranked to change their
                     uniform colour in case where teams wore the same colour.

       16.2 For Individual Championships:

              16.2.1 Regulations as applicable to the BWF Grand Prix Tournaments will apply.

              16.2.2 Player’s Name and Country Name at the back of the shirt is Mandatory from the
                     first day.
16.2.3 It is Mandatory that the opposing players in each match wear significantly
                      different colors from each other from the first day.

18.0   OFFICIAL SHUTTLES

       TBC

19.0   TEAM’S ARRIVAL

       All participating Teams must arrive at least 24 hours before the start of the first Tie
       (for the Team Championships) or the first scheduled match (for Individual Championships).

20.0   ON-COURT DOCTOR

       An on-court doctor will be on duty throughout the competition at the tournament venue.

21.0   MEDIA OBLIGATIONS

       The players will be required to fulfill the media obligations as per BWF norms.

22.0   DOPING TEST

       Doping test maybe conducted randomly throughout the Championship.
       Any dope testing will be conducted as per WADA regulations. Please take note that Competition
       Regulation. Appendix 3 “Anti-Doping Regulation”in the BWF Handbook II.

23.0   SUBSIDIES

       23.1   Badminton Asia will assist participating teams from developing countries with airfare
              Subsidies to cover part of their airfares.

       21.2 The Organizer will providing rooms subsidies to the developing countries as follows:

              a) Teams participating in both Team & Individual Events – Maximum 9 Nights

                     - 1- 4 players : 1 free twin room
                     - 5 – 10 players : 2 free twin room
                     - Over 11 players : 3 free twin room
b) Teams participating in Individual Events only – Maximum 5 Nights

                     - 1- 4 players : 1 free twin room
                     - 5 – 10 players : 2 free twin room
                     - Over 11 players : 3 free twin room

             The Following Members will not be entitled with rooms and airfare subsidies.
             1     China
             2     Chinese Taipei
             3     Hong Kong China
             4     India
             5     Indonesia
             6     Japan
             7     Korea
             8     Malaysia
             9     Singapore
            10     Thailand

24.0   OFFICIAL HOTEL

                            Hotel                    Room Type        Total Room        Room Rate
          Holiday Inn Express                         Twin Room           70               $60
          Holiday Inn Express                        Single Room          80               $60
          Four Points By Sheraton Suzhou              Twin Room           100             $110
          Four Points By Sheraton Suzhou             Single Room          30              $110

       Reservation should be made by completing the attached Hotel Reservation Form and must be
       sent e-mail: bajc2019hotel@163.com
       Hotel Reservation deadline: Thursday 20th-June-2019

       *Payment: Full payment should be settled no later than 17th-July-2019

25.0   TRANSPORTATION

       Airport transfer will be provided ONLY from Sunan Shoufang International Airport (WUX)
       to the official hotel. Transportation will only be provided to teams who have made hotel
       reservation with the local host organizer ONLY.

       Please complete the transportation form to Yang Bangyan by e-mail: bajc2019trans@163.com
        no later than Friday 5th-July-2019
26.0   ACCREDITATION

       Please complete and return the accreditation form to Shi Chen by e-mail:
       bajc2019accredit@163.com no later than Friday 5th-July-2019

27.0   VISA APPLICATION

       Players and Officials who require VISA to enter China should submit the Visa Form as attached
       by e-mail: bajc2019visa@163.com no later than Friday 21th-June-2019

       -     You must apply for your Visa at least 15 working days before it is needed, to allow time for
             your application to be processed.

       -     Please note, the letter of invitation we provide does not guarantee entry into China and the
             final decision is made by the China Embassy in your country. It is the responsibility of the
             applicant to ensure that they apply for their visa in sufficient time. Any issues with the visa
             application need to be dealt with directly to the Embassy who is dealing with your
             application.

       -     We will not be responsible for withdrawals made due to late visa applications.

28.0   PRACTICE SCHEDULE

           Kindly complete the practice request form and send it to e-mail:
           bajc2019practice@163.com no later than Monday 8th-July-2019

       The Organizer will prepare an overall equitable practice schedule, taking into consideration of
       the size and arrival details of each team. The Organizing Committee will publish overall
       schedule after obtaining the approval of the Referee.

29.0   INSURANCE

       By sending the entry for the tournament clearly signify acceptance Associations and its delegated
       competitors / officials to the indemnity and not hold the organizing committee accountable for
       and or to have any recourse against any costs, claims and damages for personal illness, injury
       death, financial loss, death or property damage, in any form at any location arising out of or in
       any way resulting from the participation in, postponement or cancellation of the said tournament.

       The organizer will NOT be responsible for any illness, injury sustained, at any time, by any
       player or official arising from his / her participation in these Championships. Any costs incurred
       for diagnosis, consultancy, and medical treatment (including any form of surgical procedure) and
       / or hospitalization shall be borne by the Member Association of the player / official concerned.

       Please ensure that your players & team officials possess the requisite insurance coverage to meet
       current requirements.
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