ITTF Montenegro Para Open 2024
Podgorica, Montenegro
Factor 20
01 to 04 May 2024

PROSPECTUS

As of 26/01/2024

COMPETITIONS & SCHEDULE
COMPETITIONS
Men’s singles (classes 1 to 11)
Women’s singles (classes 1 to 11)
Men’s doubles (classes MD4, MD8, MD14, MD18, MD22)
Women’s doubles (classes WD5, WD10, WD14, WD20, WD22)
Mixed doubles (classes XD4, XD7, XD10, XD14, XD17, XD20, XD22)SCHEDULEClassification: 29 to 30 April
Draw and technical meeting: 30 April
Singles: 01 to 02 May
Doubles and Mixed Doubles: 03 to 04 May
Departures: 03 and 05 May

CLASSIFICATIONNEW PLAYERS ADMITTED: Yes. (New players must register
sending a copy of their passport through this form)
SLOTS FOR CLASSES 1-10: 16
SLOTS FOR REEVALUATION: 4
SLOTS FOR CLASS 11: 4
Member Associations must read the classification procedureand send the Consent Form and Medical Diagnostics Form
one month before the start of the competition.

VENUE & EQUIPMENTVENUE
Voco Podgorica Hotel by IHG,
Oktoih 2, Podgorica 81000, Montenegro
Venue location
EQUIPMENT
Table: Joola 2000 S Pro
Joola Rollomat PRO blue WC

Form to register for classificationNet: Joola
Floor: STAG red taraflex
Ball: 729 40+ *** (plastic seamless)

All the players needing classification must arrive on 29 April

Tables in the FoP: 12

KEY PERSONSORGANISER
Športový klub Prievidza
LOC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Name: Alexandra Dragašová
Phone number: +421 915 957 328
E-mail: a.dragasova@gmail.com

ITTF COMPETITION MANAGER
Name: Tomas Varga
Phone number: +421 905 280 435
E-mail: tvargasvk@gmail.com

EVENT DETAILS & KEY DATESIMPORTANT DATES
Please, ALWAYS submit entries to both ittfparaevents@ittf.com and a.dragasova@gmail.com

DEADLINES
1st entry:
29 February
Visa requests:
After payment
2nd entry and payment: 01 April
Travel details:
12 AprilPlayer’s list publication: 16 April

OFFICIAL HOTEL(S)IMPORTANT NOTE
The viability of the tournament will be
confirmed one week after the 1st entry
deadline. If the number of athletes isless than 80, or from less than 5different countries, apart from the Hostcountry or the number of combined
events is less than 8, the tournament
will be cancelled. Participants areadvised not to book any transportation
before the confirmation of the event. In
case of cancellation, 1st entry fee will
be fully reimbursed

TRANSPORTATIONENTRY RESTRICTIONSNATIONAL ENTRY RESTRICTION
4 players per event
6 host players per event
GLOBAL PLAYER ENTRY LIMIT
Maximum 240 players.
If the maximum number of players is reachedafter the first entry, a limit of players per
Member Association will be applied to guarantee
the participation of the maximum number ofcountries.

PACKAGE RATESCANCELLATION FEES
Cancellation after 1st entry: 150 EUR pax
Members association can withdraw the players in a week's time after the
first entry deadline. Later on, 150 EUR needs to be paid as a penalty fee orthey can replace the players without paying the penalty fee.
Cancellation after 2nd entry: 60% of the total package price
Cancellation within 10 days of arrival: 100% of the total price (LOC and CM
could decide to reduce it in cases of force majeure)
For cancellations and changes after publication of the players’ list, please
send an e-mail to the ITTF Competition Manager and the LOC Tournament
Director

Official Airports:

Hotel VerdeDubrovnik airport (for extra cost)
Tivat airport (for extra cost)
Please contact LOC for the pricePlayers who will attend classification will have to book additionalnights.

Train Stations :Podgorica train station(free of charge),

Information about the prices is included in the excel file “EntryForms”

Oktoih 8, Podgorica 81000, Montenegro(not suitable for wheelchair users)
Hotel Crnogorska Kuca
Dalmatinska 130d, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro(This hotel will be used only if the first 2 Hotels are fully booked)

Bus Stations :Podgorica bus station (free of charge)

DOUBLES and MIXED DOUBLES
Round Robin in groups of 4 with 2 pairs progressing to theKO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM candecide to arrange the round robin in groups of 3or direct KO
Seeding: Based on the last ITTF Para Table Tennis Ranking
Directives 2024 are available here

The main package offer includes 3 nights ( Arrival 30.04 departure03.05) and 5 nights ( arrival 30.04 departure 05.05) with transport
and accommodation on full board including Internet.

Hotel Voco Podgorica, Hotel by IHG
Oktoih 2, Podgorica 81000, Montenegro( Preferable for wheelchair users)

Podgorica airport (free of charge),

PLAYING SYSTEMSINGLES
Round Robin in groups of 4 with 2 players progressing tothe KO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM
can decide to arrange the round robin in groups of 3

ENTRY PROCEDURES
GENERAL: By entering the event all acknowledge and agree that they shall comply with the ITTF rules, regulations, policies, and additional requirements and procedures as issued by ITTF.
VISA: For any visa-related enquiries, please contact a.dragasova@gmail.com
Entry to Host Country: All participants are responsible for adhering to the border entry requirements.
Other:The latest applicable ITTF Covid-19 Updates are available here.
ITTF has lifted the ITTF COVID-19 Protocols, however, participants are still required to follow personal hygiene measures and inform the LOC and ITTF Competition Manager if Covid-19 symptoms appear in order to undertake testing as
determined/required by local authorities. Health screening and testing may still be implemented and required throughout any Event.
In the event of a positive case, participants shall follow applicable local authority regulations, further testing, and isolation as required. Any associated costs for positive case management (including but not limited to accommodation,transportation, meals, and testing) will remain the responsibility of the person testing positive, therefore appropriate medical insurance coverage is strongly recommended.
ART and PCR testing costs can be requested directly through the LOCs if and when required.
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The information set forth in this document is valid at the time of publication and it’s subject to changes.