New Zealand Open 2009

New Zealand Open Grand Prix 2009
ORGANISERS Badminton New Zealand PO Box 11319 Manners Street Wellington 6142 SANCTIONED BY Badminton World Federation (BWF) VENUE North Shore Events Centre Silverfield Place, Wairau Valley North Shore, Auckland New Zealand
EVENT DATES Day 1 Tuesday 28 July 2009 9.00am Qualifying Rounds
Tuesday 28 July 2009 1.00pm All Events
Day 2 Wednesday 29 July 2009 10.00am All Events
Day 3 Thursday 30 July 2009 10.00am All Events
Thursday 30 July 2009 6.00pm Quarter Finals
Day 4 Friday 31 July 2009 6.00pm Semi Finals
Day 5 Saturday 01 August 2009 5.00pm Finals
PRIZE MONEY
· US$50,000 (BWF World Grand Prix Event)
· Trophies for all winners and runners-up
Distribution of prize money will be in accordance with BWF regulations. Please note: Non-residents of New Zealand will be taxed according to NZ withholding tax law at a rate of 20% on gross earnings.
EVENTS No individual entries will be accepted.
· All entries must be submitted through their National Associations.
· All entries must be made on the enclosed entry form and sent to the following address:
Badminton New Zealand PO Box 26 599 Epsom, Auckland 1344 New Zealand Phone: +64 9 623 7652 Fax: +64 9 623 7920 Email: julie@badminton.org.nz
· Entries close on Tuesday 30 June 2009 · Late entries may be rejected
· Entries submitted by National Associations must be ranked for all events. All entries
should be accompanied by the player’s BWF number.
· National Associations will be notified whether their players have been accepted directly into the Main Draw or if they are required to play in the Qualifying Rounds once entries are evaluated after the closing date. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
· The organisers will NOT be responsible for any injury sustained, at any time, by any player or official arising from their participation in this Tournament. Any costs incurred for medical treatment and/or hospitalisation shall be borne by the Member Association of the player/official concerned.