ITTF Fa20 Al-Watani Para Open 2024
Amman, Jordan
Factor 20
20 to 22 April 2024

PROSPECTUS

As of 24/11/2023

COMPETITIONS & SCHEDULE
COMPETITIONS
Men’s singles (classes 1 to 11)
Women’s singles (classes 1 to 11)

CLASSIFICATIONNEW PLAYERS ADMITTED: Yes. (New players must register
sending a copy of their passport through this form)

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: 18 to 19 April
Draw and technical meeting: 19 April
Singles: 20 to 21 April
Doubles and Mixed Doubles: 21 to 22 April
Departures: 22 and 23 April

SLOTS FOR CLASSES 1-10: 16
SLOTS FOR REEVALUATION: 4SLOTS FOR CLASS 11: 0Member Associations must read the classification procedureand send the Consent Form and Medical Diagnostics Form
one month before the start of the competition.

VENUE & EQUIPMENT
VENUE
Prince Raad Bin Zaid complex
Venue location
EQUIPMENT
Table: Donic Waldner Classic
Net: DONIC Waldner Classic 25Floor: Rubber red colour
Ball: 729 40+ *** (plastic seamless)
Tables in the FoP: 12
Warm-up tables: 6

Form to register for classification

KEY PERSONSORGANISER
Jordan NPC & Al-watani ClubLOC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Name: Mr. Ali Smadi
Phone number: +96265661174
E-mail: jasser.jopc@hotmail.com
ITTF COMPETITION MANAGER
Name: Maria Tsipou
Phone number: +30 693 876 0269
E-mail: martsi8698@yahoo.gr

All the players needing classification must arrive on 18 April

EVENT DETAILS & KEY DATESIMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT NOTE

Please, ALWAYS submit entries to both ittfparaevents@ittf.com and jasser.jopc@hotmail.com
DEADLINES
1st entry:
16 February
Visa requests:
15 March
2nd entry and payment 15 March
Travel details:
01 AprilPlayer’s list publication: 05 April

OFFICIAL HOTEL(S)

TRANSPORTATION
Official Airports:

Regency Palace Amman ( 5 star)
Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia Street, 11110
Amman, Jordan

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 combinedevents 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.

ENTRY RESTRICTIONSNATIONAL ENTRY RESTRICTION
4 players per event
6 host players per event

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

PLAYER ENTRY RESTRICTION
Maximum 150 players

DOUBLES and MIXED DOUBLES
Round Robin in groups of 4 with 2 pairs progressing to theIf the maximum number of players is reached
KO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM canafter the first entry, a limit of players per Member decide to arrange the round robin in groups of 3 or direct KO
Association will be applied to guarantee theparticipation of the maximum number ofSeeding: Based on the last ITTF Para Table Tennis Ranking
countries.
Directives 2024 are available here

PACKAGE RATESCANCELLATION FEES

The main package offered includes 3 nights
with transport and accommodation on fullboard including Internet.

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 or they 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 incases of force majeure)
For cancellations and changes after publication of the players’ list, please send an e-mail to the ITTF
Competition Manager and to the LOC Tournament Director

Players who will attend classification will haveto book additional nights.
Players who will play the doubles or mixed
doubles events will have to book additionalnightsInformation about the prices is included in
the excel file “Entry Forms”

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 jasser.jopc@hotmail.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.