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BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION
8 February 2018
To: Member Associations
cc: Continental Confederations
Council
From: Peter Tarcala
Chair, Events Committee
Re: BWF World Junior Championships for the Suhandinata Cup & Eye –
Level Cups 2018
Date: 05 – 18 November 2018
We are delighted to invite you to compete in the BWF World Junior Championships 2018
including both the Mixed Team Championships for the Suhandinata Cup and Individual
Junior Championships for the Eye – Level Cups to be held in Markham Pan Am Centre,
Canada from 05 – 18 November 2018
We look forward to welcoming you to City of Markham!
Kind regards
Peter Tarcala Chair
Events Committee
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BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION
BWF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Organized on behalf of BWF by Badminton Canada
Please find the summary details as follows:
Host organizer
Badminton Canada
700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 401, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 0Y9, Canada,
001 613 748 5674
President: Anil Kaul
General Secretary: Joe Morissette
Contact Person: Joe Morissette
001 613 748 5674 ex 230
http://www.badminton.ca
Chair of Event: Marty (Martha) Deacon ([email protected])
Venue
MARKHAM PAN AM VENUE
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2E4
Canada
Dates
of
Championships
Mixed Team Event – Monday 5 of November to Saturday 10 of
November 2018
Educational / Cultural Activities – Sunday 11 of November 2018
(11:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Individual Events – Monday12 of November to Sunday 18 of
November 2018
Financial
Assistance
BWF shall provide a financial assistance grant intended for less
well-resourced Member Associations.
The grant is only available to teams that have entered the
Suhandinata Cup.
The grant is only available to teams that take part in the hosts
cultural activity program.
Teams who finished in the top 15 of the Suhandinata Cup in either
2016 or 2017 will not be eligible for financial assistance.
PARTICIPATION GRANT CALCULATION
The participation grant is available for teams to spend on travel
and accommodation and is available as follows to eligible teams:
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Eligible teams approximate flight distance (from Capital City of MA
to Toronto (YYZ – Pearson Airport)) - up to 4,000 Km - $3,500
USD
Eligible teams approximate flight distance - (from Capital City of
MA to Toronto (YYZ – Pearson Airport)) - between 4,001 Km-
9,000 KM - $5,000 USD
Eligible teams approximate flight distance - (from Capital City of
MA to Toronto (YYZ – Pearson Airport)) - over 9,001 KM - $6,500
USD
Distances between Capital Cities are established by GPS and are
fairly consistent across websites detailing such information. The
website BWF are using for this purpose is www.timeanddate.com
– (click on Calculators tab and select Distance Calculator).
TRAINING CAMP/COACHING CLINIC
To enrich the experience of the participants a training
camp/coaching clinic would be run in conjunction with the event at
a separate nearby venue (14 November to 15 November 2018).
There will also be an International Coaches Summit and Coach
Education Program for local coaches.
PROCESS
Eligible teams must indicate their desire to be included for
consideration for the Participation Grant by email before Tuesday
24 July 2018.
Eligible players
Players are eligible provided they remain under 19 years of age
throughout the calendar year in which the World Junior
Championships are held. Players must have been born in 2000 or
later to compete. BWF may require documentation supporting the
age of players.
On – Line Entry
If you wish to compete in the Team Championships Member
Associations should submit their entry online before Tuesday 24
of July 2018 23.59 hours BWF headquarters time (+08.00
hours GMT).
Member Associations are advised to log onto: https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=8
A178E71-73D8-4FE3-B134-B358B70B75BD :BWF 16th World Junior
Mixed Team Championships for the Suhandinata Cup (Team Event)
For Individual events the closing date is: Tuesday 23 of October
2018 23.59 hours BWF headquarters time (+08.00 hours
GMT).
You are required to submit the entries on time and late entries will
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not be accepted.
Member Associations are advised to log onto: BWF 20th World
Junior Individual Championships for the Eye Level Cups :
https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=F
6B352FE-DD7C-4F36-9F85-690ECB3C7D5A
Member Associations can use their existing online entry login and
password to submit the entries. For those who have not submitted
any entries via the online entry system previously are advised to
contact: Shanmugam Ramachandran: [email protected] to obtain a login and password
Referee &
Deputy
Referee’s
Team Events Suhandinata Cup:
Referee
Girish Natu (IND)
Deputy Referees
Cleopotra Monco (ITA)
To be appointed soon by the BWF
Individual Events Eye – Level Cups:
Referee:
To be appointed soon by the BWF
Deputy Referees
Hassenkhan Hyderkhan (MRI)
Enrique Charadan (CUB)
BWF On court
Doctors
Dr. Abdul Halim (MAS)
Dr. Ali Emran (BAN)
Visas
Badminton Canada will provide letters of invitation to all countries
competing at the 2018 WJC requiring entry VISAs. Please visit
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-all.asp to see if your
participants require an entry VISA.
If you require a VISA, please complete the attached VISA Request
Form. Please submit the completed form to
[email protected] and copy Miss Thevagi Suppiah
[email protected] and Mr. Venu Mahalingam
Please note that VISA issuing timelines at Canadian Consulates can
vary significantly. Please contact your local consulate to confirm
timelines as soon as possible.
Please note that if you DO NOT require a VISA to enter into Canada
that you will likely require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
These are issued through your travel agent or by your airline prior
to boarding a flight bound for Canada.
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Airport
YYZ - Toronto Pearson International Airport
6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga ON, L5P 1B2
1. DISCOUNT AIRFARE
Badminton Canada has been able to secure between a 10%
to 15% airfare for all participants attending the 2018 - World
Junior Badminton Championships with Canada’s National
airline – Air Canada.
Air Canada services Canada, USA, Caribbean, Central/South
America, Europe and Asia.
In order to access the flight discounts, you must book your
flights through the Air Canada website and use the associated
discount code below:
Air Canada – www.aircanada.com - 7K3UCVB1
Host Hotels
Payment and
Cancellation
policy
1. Holiday Inn Express,
10 East Pearce Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Room Rates
- King Standard (KNGN) $170.00 (plus taxes)
- Two Queen Beds, maximum occupancy 4 (TQNN),
$170.00 (plus taxes)
- Double Queen Suite-2 Queen beds with pull out sofa
bed, maximum occupancy, 6, $180.00 (plus taxes)
- King Suite, 1 King Bed and pull out sofa bed,
maximum occupancy 4, $180.00 (plus taxes)
(Included: Internet Wi-fi, breakfast buffet (up to four
guests), airport to host hotel transport, internal
transport to competition venue and training venues.)
To book: email [email protected] to
book your rooms, mention group code WJB or call
Holiday Inn Express Direct at 1-905-695-5990
2. Sheraton and Best Western (hotels are attached), 600
Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill
Sheraton Hotel (www.sheratonparkway.com)
- Traditional, 2 double beds, $189.00 (plus taxes)
- Traditional, 2 King and one pullout sofa, $189.00
(plus taxes)
- Premium Queen, $199.00 (plus taxes)
Best Western Parkway
(www.bestwesternparkway.com)
- Traditional 2 double beds, $149.99 (plus taxes)
(Included: Internet Wi-fi, breakfast buffet, up to 4
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guests, airport to host hotel transport, internal
transport to competition venue and training venues)
3. Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites,
8500 Warden Avenue, Markham
- King Suites with pull out sofa bed, $184.00, (plus
taxes), single/double occupancy,
- Two Double Beds suites with pull out sofa, $174.00
(plus taxes) single/double occupancy
- Two Double Beds Kitchen Suites with pull out sofa
bed, $199.99 (plus taxes) Single/Double Occupancy
(Included: Internet Wi-fi, overnight parking,
discounted breakfast coupon available for $15.00 per
person, airport to host hotel transport, internal
transport to competition venue and training venues.)
Hilton Group/team reservation:
For 10 rooms or more, contact Kristine Lagos, Group
Sales Manager:
[email protected] or call 905-470-
8577. Use the term “World Junior Badminton”
Hilton Individual reservations:
Use the Hilton link below:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/Y/YY
ZAPHF-1BD-20181102/index.jhtml?WT.mcid=POG
Group Name: Badminton Ontario Delegates
Group Code: 1BD
Check-in: 02-NOV-2018
Check-out 19-NOV-2018
Hotel Name: Hilton Toronto, Markham Suites
Conference Centre and Spa
To Reserve by Phone:
1-800-668-8800, press 1, speak to central reservation
associate (Arrival date: Nov 2 Departure date: Nov 19,
Group Code: 1BD
Please note: transportation to/from airport and competition will be
provided at the host hotels only by the host committee
Outline schedule
Subject to
change and the
final schedule to
be approved by
the referee
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE for Team Events (subject to team
entries)
Monday: 5 November – Qualifying Group rounds (3 - 4 sessions)
Tuesday: 6 November – Qualifying Group rounds (3 - 4 sessions)
Wednesday: 7 November – Qualifying Group rounds (3 - 4 sessions)
Thursday: 8 November – Qualifying Group rounds (3 - 4 sessions)
Friday: 9 November – Semi-final and Group ranking rounds
Saturday: 10 November – Finals
Individual Team
Managers
Individual Team Managers Meeting immediately after the Suhandinata Cup
final
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meeting
Outline schedule
Subject to
change and the
final schedule to
be approved by
the referee
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE for Individual Events (subject to entry)
Monday 12 November – Preliminary rounds
Tuesday 13 November – Preliminary rounds
Wednesday 14 November – Preliminary rounds
Thursday 15 November – Preliminary rounds
Friday 16 November – Quarter Finals
Saturday 17 November – Semi Finals
Sunday 18 November – Finals
Seeding Date
Team:
BWF will determine the seeding and ranking of teams from the
World Junior Rankings of Thursday 23 August 2018
Individual:
BWF will determine the seeding from the World Junior Rankings of
Thursday 25 October 2018
Draw Dates
Team:
Date: Wednesday 26 September 2018
Venue: BWF Head Office, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 3.00pm BWF Headquarters time
Individual:
Date: Saturday 10 November 2018 (At the Individual Team
managers meeting)
Venue: Pan Am Centre, Markham
Time: Following the team event finals
Withdrawal
date
Team
Last date of withdrawal without penalty: 17 September 2017
Individual
Last Date of withdrawal without penalty: Friday 9 November
2018
Penalty for
withdrawal
The following fees be charged to Member associations should they
withdraw from the team event;
After the entry dateline and before the draw USD1000
After the draw – USD3000
Does not participate (No Show) USD5000
Accreditation
Please submit your players' and officials' accreditation and photo through
our Accreditation form before Tuesday 25 October 2018
Team
Managers’
Meeting
Team Event
Date: Sunday 4 November 2018
Time: 14:00 hours
Venue: Markham Pan Am Centre (2nd floor)
Individual Event
Date: Saturday 10 November 2018
Time: Immediately after the Suhandinata Cup finals
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Venue: Markham Pan Am Centre (2nd floor)
"It is compulsory that all team managers 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 for someone that is acceptable
to represent them at the meeting as long as the Referee knows in
advance.
Shuttles
BWF approved (3) Speeds
Each player will be given 3 Training Shuttles
BWF approved shuttlecocks brand to be confirmed when sponsor
deal is complete
The altitude of Markham is 200 meters above sea level
Member
Association
Flag and
National
Anthem
It is compulsory that all teams bring two (2) Member Association flags
measuring (100 x 150 cm) and a CD/MP3 of their appropriate national
anthem. This will be collected upon your arrival in Markham, Ontario,
Canada
Medals for
Individual
Event
Team Event
Winners – Gold 15 medals
Runner-ups – Silver 15 Medals
Losing Semi-finalists – Bronze 30 medals (for both the teams of joint
semifinals)
Individual Event
Winners – Gold (5 events, 8 medals)
Runner-ups – Silver (5 events, 8 medals)
Losing Semi-finalists – Bronze (5 events, 16 medals) for both the teams of
joint semifinals
Educational /
Social &
Cultural
Programme
BWF and the hosts will organize an educational/ cultural and youth
orientated program for the athletes taking part in the championships.
It is expected that all Member Associations will take part in the
educational and cultural activities so that your players have the fullest
possible enriching experience from their time at the Championships.
International Coaches Summit will be hosted for all participating coaches
at the World Junior Championships. There will also be a domestic Coach
Education program held alongside these Championships.
Insurance
The organizers will not cover any travel insurance for the event. All teams
must have their own travel and provide evidence of medical insurance to
participate
Key Datelines
Tuesday 24 of July 2018: Official online entry for the team
events must be completed on line if you wish to compete in the
Team Event
Thursday 23 of August 2018: Junior World Ranking date used
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for seeding Suhandinata Cup
Monday 17 September 2017 last date for withdrawal for
Suhandinata Cup team championships
Wednesday 26 September 2018 Draw for Suhandinata
Tuesday 23 of October 2018
Online Team Nomination of players
Online closing date for Individual events (Eye Level Cups)
Submission of Team Manager’s Form
Practice Request
Accreditation and Officials Request
Thursday 25 of October 2018 - Junior World
Ranking date used for seeding and ranking Eye Level cups
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November 2018 – Practice available
on main competition courts for familiarization and in practice hall
• Sunday 4 November 2018 – Suhandinata Cup Team
Managers Meeting
Monday 5 November 2018 to Saturday 10 November 2018 –
Suhandinata Cup Mixed Team Championships
Friday 9 November 2018 – Last date for withdrawal in the
Individual Event for Eye Level cups
Saturday 10 November 2018 – Eye level Cups Team Managers
Meeting and Draw for Eye Level Cups
Sunday 11 November 2018 - Cultural, Educational and Youth
orientated program. It is expected that all teams will participate in
the Cultural Program
Monday 12 to Sunday 18 November 2018 - Eye – Level Cups
Individual Championships
Tuesday 13 to Wednesday 14 November 2018 - Training
Camp/Coaching Clinic
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Details for the Individual Championships for Eye- Level Cups regulations 5.2.1 schedule
1 Maximum number of Entries in the World Junior Championships
Entries for
the
Individual
Event
Member Associations placed 1-8 in the previous World Junior Team
Championships are allowed to enter maximum: Men’s singles 4 players Women’s singles 4 players Men’s doubles 6 players Women’s doubles 6 players Mixed doubles 8 players
Entries for
the
Individual
Event
Member Associations entering a team in the World Junior Team
Championships but not placed 1-8 are allowed to enter maximum: Men’s singles 3 players Women’s singles 3 players Men’s doubles 4 players Women’s doubles 4 players Mixed doubles 6 players
Entries for
the
Individual
Event
Member Associations not entering a team in the World Junior Team
Championships are allowed to enter maximum: Men’s singles 2 players Women’s singles 2 players Men’s doubles 2 players Women’s doubles 2 players Mixed doubles 2 players
Details of the Team Championships for the Suhandinata Cup as per BWF
Statutes, Section 5.2.1: Major Events Tournament Regulations Table
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Entries for
Team Event
Each competing Member Association shall by 25 September
2018 before the commencement of play in the Competition,
nominate 20 players that the team will be selected from.
Teams shall be required to play ties comprising:
one men’s singles;
one women’s singles;
one men’s doubles;
one women’s doubles;
one mixed doubles.
Note: No player shall play in more than two matches in the
tie. The minimum size of team for each tie is two male and
two female players.
Method of
Competition
for the Team
Event
The competition will be held in two stages – a first and a final
stage
First stage:
In the first stage all teams shall play in groups of four or
five teams or groups/subgroups of six to eight teams,
where all teams play all other teams in the same
group/subgroup. An overall ranking order in the
group shall be achieved.
For 32 or fewer teams entering there shall be four
groups in the first stage. For 33 to 64 teams, there shall
be eight groups. For more than 64 teams, there shall
be 16 groups.
Final stage:
The final stage shall consist of a series of ranking
competitions.
Each ranking competition shall be played similar to a
knock-out draw (with winning teams progressing to
the next round), but with losing teams going on to
play losing teams from the same round in further sub-
competitions until a total ranking for the teams in that
ranking competition has been determined.
Each team shall play in the ranking competition
determined by its place in its first stage group.
The winner from each first stage group shall play in a
ranking competition to determine overall rankings 1 to
4, 1 to 8 or 1 to 16, depending on the number of
groups in the first stage.
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The 2nd team from each first stage group shall play in
a ranking competition to determine overall rankings 5
to 8, 9 to 16, or 17 to 32, depending on the number of
groups in the first stage
The 3rd (4th, 5th etc.) team from each first stage group
shall play in similar ranking competitions to those in
Regulation 3.3.4 and 3.3.5 to determine further
appropriate overall rankings.
