Bournemouth Grand Slam Series 2022

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2	BOURNEMOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 9 - 11 SEPTEMBER 2022
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4	CONTACT INFO
5	Promoter	Name : Deep Dish
6		E-Mail : info@deepdishbeach.com
7		Telephone : 07525211622
8	UK Beach Tour	Name : Jake Sheaf
9		E-Mail : jake@ukbeachtour.com
10		Telephone : 07525211622
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12	ORGANISING COMMITTEE
13	Tournament Organiser	Jake Sheaf - 07525211622
14	Technical Supervisor	Andy Jones - 07500888377
15	Referee Delegate	Deb Smart- 07909538363
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17	VENUE DETAILS
18	Venue Name	Bournemouth Pier
19	Address	Bournemouth Pier, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH25AA
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21	KEY INFORMATION
22	Entry Deadline	15th August 2022
23	Confirmed Entry List	The confirmed entry list will be released on 30th August 2022. Players will be emailed when the list has been confirmed. Entry list can be viewed using the tabs below.
24	Entry process	On the confirmed entry list date: - Teams who have won a Grand Slam in the current season will automatically qualify - The remaining spaces (up to 7 teams) will be filled with the highest ranked teams according to their UKBT seeding points (top 4 results in past 365 days) - Remaining teams will be placed into the qualification tournament. Top ranked team from the qualifier will gain entry into the main draw
25	Wildcards	N/A
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27	TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
28	Friday
29	Time	Event
30	12:00/13.00	Qualification Tournament
31	19.00/20.00	Main draw schedule released
32	Saturday
33	Time	Event
34	09.00	First game scheduled
35	19.00	Approx finish
36	Sunday
37	Time	Event
38	09.00	First game scheduled
39	17.00/18.00	Approx finish
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41	TOURNAMENT DETAILS
42	Qualification Tournament	All teams who do not automatically qualify for the main draw will be placed into the qualification tournament (max 6 teams per gender). There will be a technical meeting around midday on Friday for the qualification tournament. Exact times will be confirmed via email prior to the event, however teams should plan to get there at midday.
43	Main Draw Technical Meeting	There will be no technical meeting. The schedule will be released at around 7/8pm the day before the event with allocated game times.
44	Match Timings	During the tournament, match timings are displayed on the order of play tab. A match will never start before the displayed time. If matches are running at a delay then a maximum of 5 minutes will be allowed for warm ups.
45	Lateness	Should a team be late for their match, the following rules will apply: - 5 minutes late: 1st set awarded to the opposing team - 10 minutes late: 2nd set awarded to the opposing team
46	Officiating	Officiating duties are also allocated on the order of play document. Please ensure you are aware of your duty. Failure to turn up on time or at all will result in a penalty issued by the UKBT. This may be but not limited to: expulsion from tournament, financial fine, forfeiting future matches/sets.
47	Seeding	Teams will be seeded based on their overall team ranking and in accordance with UKBT seeding policy.
48	Format	Main Draw - 8 teams per gender - Pool Play Qualification Tournament - 6 teams per gender - Pool Play - Modified scoring
49	Scoring	Full FIVB regulations
50	Uniform	Competition Playing Top Regulations • When a player competes in their first Grand Slam Series event, they will be given 1 playing top (sports bra or vest) prior to their first game. Teams who reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam will be given an additional playing top at their first appearance in a semi-final. • Players will need to bring their playing top/s to every Grand Slam they compete in that season. Should a player fail to bring their playing top to an event, they will be required to purchase another top at £30 per top. • Failure to wear the official playing top during games will result in expulsion from the event. Players are permitted to wear a top underneath their Grand Slam playing top should they feel it necessary. The following types of tops are allowed: • Vest • Short sleeve t-shirt or compression top • Long sleeve t-shirt or compression top • Hooded tops and jackets are strictly NOT permitted If teams wear the same type of top underneath their Grand Slam playing top, they must be the exact same in colour and design. If a team decides that each player will wear different types of top underneath their Grand Slam playing top, they must be the exact same in design and colour. For example: • Player 1 wears a short sleeve tight white top with no patterns underneath their Grand Slam playing top and Player 2 wears a long sleeve baggy white top with no patterns underneath their Grand Slam playing top. This would be ALLOWED due to the same colour and design. • Player 1 wears a navy blue t-shirt underneath their Grand Slam playing top and Player 2 wears a navy blue t-shirt with a red collar underneath their Grand Slam playing top. This would NOT BE ALLOWED as the colour is the same but the design is not. The only detail that may be different on players tops underneath their Grand Slam Series tops will be: • Sponsors logos Female Competition Bottoms Regulations Players may choose to wear any of the following types of bottoms: • Bikini bottoms • Shorts – compression or loose • Leggings If teams wear the same type of bottoms, they must be the exact same in colour and design. If a team decides to wear different types bottoms for each player, they must be the exact same in design and colour. For example: • Player 1 wears plain black bikini bottoms with no additional patterns and Player 2 wears plain black leggings with no additional pattern. This would be ALLOWED due to the same colour and same design. • Player 1 wears grey loose fitting shorts and Player 2 wears grey bikini bottoms with a white stripe. This would NOT BE ALLOWED as the colour is the same but the design is not. The only details that may be different on players bottoms will be: • Sponsors logos • Athlete names Male Competition Bottoms Regulations Players may wear the following type of bottoms: • Shorts Teams shorts must be the exact same in colour and design. The only details that may be different on players bottoms will be: • Sponsors logos • Athlete names Players are permitted to wear bottoms underneath their competition bottoms should they feel it necessary. The following types of bottoms are allowed to be worn underneath competition bottoms: • Full length leggings • ¾ length leggings If teams wear the same type of bottoms underneath their competition bottoms, they must be the exact same in colour and design. If a team decides that each player will wear different types of bottoms underneath their competition bottoms, they must be the exact same in design and colour. For example: • Player 1 wears full length red leggings with a white pattern on the knees and Player 2 wears ¾ length leggings with a white pattern on the knees. This would be ALLOWED as the colour and design are the same. • Player 1 wears full length plain black leggings and Player 2 wears black ¾ length leggings with a red stripe going down the side. This would NOT BE ALLOWED as the colour is the same but the design is not. The only detail that may be different on players tops underneath their Grand Slam Series tops will be: • Sponsors logos Failure to abide by the uniform regulations will result in disciplinary action taken by UK Beach Tour. This may result in but not limited to: • Expulsion from event • Deduction of points • Fine • Suspension or expulsion from the UKBT
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52	RANKING & PRIZE MONEY
53	Rank	Points Per Player
54	1	240
55	2	192
56	3	168
57	4	156
58	5	144
59	7	120
60	9	108
61	11	96
62	13	84
63	Rank	Prize Money Per Team
64	1	£500
65	2	£200
66	3	£100
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68	TOURNAMENT FACILITIES
69	Parking	The closest car park can be found at BH12EW. Free parking can be found on nearby streets, however be prepared to walk 10-15 mins
70	Food & Drink	Food & drink is available close by. Westbeach will give 10% discount when you show your accreditation
71	Toilets	Toilets will be available on site
72	Drinking Water	There is a tap located near the courts, however it is not drinking water. Please ensure you bring plenty of water. There are shops nearby
73	Hotel/Guest Houses	Various guest houses and AirBnbs around
74	Camp Sites	Around 20-30 minutes away
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76	INSURANCE
77	Players are expected to have their own liability and medical insurance. The event will be covered by sole public liability insurance obtained from Fireball.
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79	SIDE EVENTS
80	Players Party	N/A
81	Other	N/A
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