++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Invitation to the Champions Cup Berlin ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BUR Berlin e.V. (Berlin Underwater Rugby Club) have the pleasure of inviting you to the Champions Cup Berlin in Underwater-Rugby, Germany. In order to organise the event in time, we would like you to return the Participation form not later than 20.11.2001 (see enclosure "Intent of Participation") 1. Hosting club and organiser: BUR Berlin e.V. Winfried Zühlke Lankwitzer Straße 39 12107 Berlin 2. Rules: The international UWR rules of C.M.A.S. 3. Protest: Written protest must be turned in to the jury of the tournament within 30 minutes after the game has ended. Protest fee is 50,-EUR. 4. Referee: Every team has to provide one referee (with international experience) at minimum. Teams without a referee have to pay 100,- EUR. All other Referee appointments will be done by BUR Berlin e. V. 5. Exclusion of liability: Participation in the Champions Cup takes place at one’s own responsibility. The BUR Berlin e. V. doesn’t guarantee for any personal or material damages. 6. Place: Schwimmhalle Cité Foch Rue Georges Vallerey 13469 Berlin Playing area dimensions: Warm up area: Exchange area: 3,0 m Length: 16,6 m Length: 16 m Width: 8,0 m Width: 14 m Depth: 3,8 m Depth: 1,20 - 1,80 m 7. Date: 19.01.2001 begin 7:00 20.01.2002 begin 7:00 A program guide follows if all registrations are received. 8. Jury of the tournament: 1 referees (named by the referees) 2 team representatives (named by the team captains) -members of the jury should come from different nations 9. Registrations (with “Intent of Participation ”): In writing to: BUR Berlin e.V. Fax: +49 30 705 51 17 Winfried Zühlke Lankwitzer Straße 39 12107 Berlin or email: championscup2001@snafu.de 10. Entry fee: 250,-EUR per team. Paid not later as 10.12.2001 OPTIONAL costs which are not presented in the invitation: 1. Transportation from/to Airport/Trainstation and from lodging to swimming pool and back. 2. Lodging of teams. The teams participating will book and pay the lodging themselves. Payment details: Name: Berliner Unterwasserrugby Bank: Deutsche Bank 24 Account: 8772600 Swift code of bank: 100 700 24 11. Declaration of acknowledgement : The invitation to the competition is accepted by returning the registration form (Intent of participation form). 12. Medical care : Present at the swimming pool. 13. Playing mode: Less than eight teams – all teams play against each other More than seven teams – play in groups A program guide follows if all registrations are received. 14. Timing Schedule: Will be established and issued immediately after receipt of the returned “Intent of Participation” forms, but not before 10.12.2001. 15. Lodging A list of lodgings can be obtained through the following URLS: http://www.berlin.de/home/English/ http://www.berlin.de/home/TouristCenter/ The teams participating will book and pay the lodging themselves. 16. The Champions Cup will not to be held When less than five teams are registered. 17. Contact person: Head of the Champions Cup Berlin organising committee: Name Winfried Zühlke E-mail : championscup2001@snafu.de Address: Lankwitzer Straße 39 12107 Berlin Mobile : +49 0172 3883 868 Tel : +49 30 705 51 07 Fax: +49 30 705 51 17 With best regards, Winfried Zühlke ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Intent of Participation Please mark: ( ) We will come to the Champions Cup Berlin on the 19./20. January 2002. ( ) We will not come to the Champions Cup Berlin on the 19./20. January 2002. Please give in writing a reason for your non participating: Name of the team: address: Contact person (teamleader): teambiography Please send us the name of your players and referees and a short biography of your team. Buffet/Party For all participatants there will be a Buffet on either Saturday or Sunday depending on which evening you would prefer, please make a choice: ( ) We prefer a joint buffet on Saturday. ( ) We prefer a joint buffet including presentation of the Champion Cup winners on Sunday after the games. ( ) no preferences ( ) no buffet Please send this form till 20.11.2001 to Winfried Zühlke BUR Berlin e.V. or email championscup2001@snafu.de Lankwitzer Straße 39 12107 Berlin