ORGANIZER 

Badminton club Stella, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia, Remetinečka 77a &
KŠR Gorovo, 51410 Opatija, Andrije Štangera 48

Tournament Director: Mr Željko Miškulin
Executive Director: Mrs Tatjana Zrnić 
Phone: +385 91 72 71 302 , Fax: +385 1 6679 789

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
web: www.crointer.com

VENUE

Sport hall "Marino Cvetković", 51410 Opatija, Stubište Lipovica,
Phone/fax: +385 51 680 130, +385 51 401 362

TEAM MANAGERS MEETING

On Friday 19 May 2023, 9:30 a.m. at the sport hall

DATE & PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Friday, 19 May 2023 - Sunday, 21 May 2023

Friday:        19 May 2023 - 11:00 - 21:00 
Saturday:    20 May 2023 - 09:00 - 20:00 
Sunday:    21 May 2023 - 09:00 - semi-finals and finals

According to the BEC U17 Circuit Regulation 6.1.5 - the organisers and BEC reserve the right to limit the amount of accepted entries, not to exceed 112 matches per day.

AGE GROUPS & EVENTS

AGE GROUPS: U17 - born 2007 or later 

EVENTS: All five events will be played. Each competitor can enter in one single event, one men's doubles or women' doubles event and one mixed doubles event.
The number of entries that can be accepted in each event are: 
MS - 64, WS - 64, MD - 32, WD - 32, XD - 48.

 
SYSTEM

Singles and Doubles: simple KO

ENTRIES 

All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System

https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/BB44F9CD-8BD1-4104-9E1F-D5C5BE856CF2

Entries must be submitted no later than Tuesday, 18 April 2023, at 23.59 BWF HQ time (GMT +08.00).
Compliance with General Competition Regulations Clause 7.9
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.”

NOTE: BEC U17 CIRCUIT REGULATION 2.3:
In accordance with regulation § 9.2 and § 9.3 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.2: World Junior 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.
In accordance with regulation § 9.4 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.2: World Junior Ranking System, an event must contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member in the first published version of the main draw. If an event does not contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member in the first published version of the main draw, 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.

ENTRY FEES

Singles – 35 EUR per player
Doubles – 25 EUR per player per event 

The Member Association that enters a player/pair into a BEC U17 Circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player/pair. The entry fees become due if a player is entered and has not been withdrawn when the entry deadline passes. It is recommended that the entry fees are paid by bank transfer, but the organisers can accept cash payments at tournaments. The entry fees will not be refunded in the case of a withdrawal. For all the withdrawn players the organisers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member (according to BEC U17 Circuit Regulation 12.1, 12.2).

CLOSING DATE & DRAW

CLOSING DATE: 18 April 2023
DRAW: Seeding and draw will be carried out by Badminton Europe on 02 May 2023

REFEREE

Filip Mikolaj; Phone: +385 99 576 9671; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SHUTTLESS & COURTS

SHUTTLES: Victor Service 

COURTS: 5 courts

PRIZES 
 
Cups & medals for the for all semi-finalists

MEDICAL SERVICE

Physician and doctor in the sport hall.

DOPING CONTROL
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 INTEGRITY
Section 2.4 of the BWF Statutes (Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results) 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, 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 matches. 
For more information, please refer to BWF’s website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-match-fixing-overview/ 

ACCOMMODATION 

Smart Selection Hotel Istra *** 51410 Opatija, Ulica Maršala Tita 143 (new 2019 – swimming pool, transportation between the official tournament hotel and sport hall – 30,00 EUR / per person / all days)
 
 69,00 EUR - day / per person / with breakfast in triple room 
 73,00 EUR - day / per person / with breakfast in double room
 80,00 EUR - day / breakfast in single room

Hostel Link, 51215 Lovran, Šetalište Maršala Tita 9 (distance 8 km, transportation between the official tournament hotel and sport hall – 30,00 EUR / per person /all days), 

 38,00 EUR - day /per person/ with breakfast in double or triple room 
 60,00 EUR - day /with breakfast in single room
 
           

PAYMENTS
 
Accomodation should be ordered on this form and send on e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

•    Contact person: Tatjana Zrnić, mobile: +385 91 72 71 302
•    Deadline for ordering accommodation is 21 April 2023

Payable on our bank account or in cash at the info desk in the sport hall during the first competition day or before tournament to:

Badmintonski klub Stella, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia, Remetinečka 77a
Privredna Bank Zagreb d.d., 10000 Zagreb,
 
IBAN: HR 8323400091110035986 
SWIFT: PBZGHR2X
MBK : 786240

LOCAL TRANSPORT 

Transport will be provided from Airport Island Krk to those using the tournament Hotels on receipt of arrival and departure information. Available from 18 May to 22 May 2023.
Price and information on demand:
150,00 EUR by automobile (max 4 persons) 
250,00 EUR by van (max 8 persons)

Transport from Airport Zagreb (180 km) and returning back, will be organized by Croatian Badminton Association. 
Price and information on demand.
350,00 EUR by automobile (max 4 persons) 
500,00 EUR by van (max 8 persons)
All info and reservation please send to e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

•    Contact Person: Tatjana Zrnić, mobile: +385 91 72 71 302

PLAYERS PARTY

During the tournament at the hall lobby will be a big party “Welcome Badminton friends”, 
20 May 2023 – 21.00. The program will be led by DJs, special lighting effects and entertainment. Free entrance and snacks for all participants of the tournament.

VISAS

After entering player(s) in the tournament it is the Player's responsibility to ensure they apply for visas in good time for the event. The Tournament Organisers will do everything possible to enable the entered players to obtain a visa. All visa participants needing a visa should request for a letter of guarantee till 21. April 2023.

INSURANCE

The organizer declines responsibility and covering of costs for possible injuries or other damages. It is up to each participant to insure himself.

NOTE ! ! ! 
 
Also the Adria Youth International 2023 (U 9, U 11, U 13, U 15).