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ITTF
Handbook 2009
/ 2010 |
| Index |
Description |
| 4.02 |
WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| 4.02.01 |
Authority for Organisation |
| 4.02.01.01 |
The title "World Junior Championships", referred to in this Chapter as "Championships", shall be bestowed by the AGM on the championship events at a tournament organised by an Association entrusted with the task. |
| 4.02.01.02 |
The closing date for applications to stage Championships shall be specified by the Executive Committee and notified to all Associations, giving at least 6 months’ notice; applications shall be accepted only for the next 2 Championships. |
| 4.02.01.03 |
All applications shall be considered by the Executive Committee and shall be submitted to the Board, together with details on venues for the occasion in question. |
| 4.02.01.03 |
There shall not be more than 2 players from an Association unless a third is invited as a "wild card" selection. If the World Champion and the World Cup title holder is the same player, or the host Association has a player qualified as title place goes to the next highest eligible player on the World Ranking List. |
| 4.02.01.04 |
Where necessary, the Board or the Executive Committee may ask one member of the Junior Commission to visit the country of an Association applying for the right to organise the Championships to satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of the proposed playing and other arrangements; the cost of such visits shall be borne by that Association. |
| 4.02.01.05 |
If, after an option has been granted, circumstances change in such a way as to be likely to prejudice the satisfactory conduct of the Championships, the option may be revoked by a 2/3 majority vote at the AGM preceding the Championships; between AGMs the Board of Directors shall have power to transfer the Championships or to take any other appropriate action. |
| 4.02.02 |
Responsibilities of Organisers |
| 4.02.02.01 |
An Association granted the right to organise the Championships, hereafter referred to as the "organisers" shall be responsible for conducting them in accordance with the Laws of Table Tennis, the Regulations for International Competitions and the Regulations for World Junior Championships, as modified or supplemented by any directives authorised by the Board of Directors. |
| 4.02.02.02 |
Organisers shall provide accommodation and meals from the evening before the Championships begin until the morning after the Championships end for |
| 4.02.02.02.01 |
not more than 2 boys players nominated by an Association eligible for the boys team event; |
| 4.02.02.02.02 |
not more than 2 girls players nominated by an Association eligible for the girls team event; |
| 4.02.02.02.03 |
not more than 1 coach of an Association participating 1 or 2 team events; |
| 4.02.02.02.04 |
members of the ITTF Executive Committee and the Junior Commission; |
| 4.02.02.02.05 |
up to 2 members of the Doping Control Panel appointed by the Sports Science Committee; |
| 4.02.02.02.06 |
up to 2 ITTF Committee or Commission Chairmen nominated by the Executive Committee; |
| 4.02.02.02.07 |
International Umpires and Referees from other Associations invited in accordance with directives issued by the ITTF; |
| 4.02.02.02.08 |
up to 3 members of the ITTF staff; |
| 4.02.02.03 |
Organisers shall provide free medical care and medicine for all participants, but each Association is recommended to insure its players and officials against illness and injury for the duration of the Championships. |
| 4.02.02.04 |
Organisers shall meet the cost of transport between the place of accommodation and the playing hall. |
| 4.02.02.05 |
Organisers shall request their national authorities to waive visa charges for all participants. |
| 4.02.02.06 |
Organisers shall ensure free access to the playing hall and free circulation therein for all the players, officials and members listed in 4.4.2.2, for any additional players and ITTF officials and for any interpreter, doctor or medical adviser appointed by the ITTF. |
| 4.02.02.07 |
Organisers shall provide the ITTF with offices at the venue of the Championships and place at its disposal translation, computer, internet, telephone, telefax and duplicating facilities. |
| 4.02.02.08 |
Organisers shall publish a prospectus giving the main details of the organisation of the Championships, including |
| 4.02.02.08.01 |
the dates and place of the Championships; |
| 4.02.02.08.02 |
the events to be held; |
| 4.02.02.08.03 |
the equipment to be used; |
| 4.02.02.08.04 |
the procedure for entry, the entry fees and the undertakings required; |
| 4.02.02.08.05 |
the date and place of the draw; |
| 4.02.02.08.06 |
the dates of Jury meetings; |
| 4.02.02.08.07 |
the extent of hospitality for players and officials; |
| 4.02.02.08.08 |
any directives authorised by the Board of Directors for the Championships. |
| 4.02.02.09 |
During the Championships Organisers shall make available promptly to members of the ITTF Development and Continental Council, Board of Directors members and team captains details of results, including points scores; as soon as possible, after the completion of the Championships, Organisers shall publish the complete results, including point scores and circulate them to all Associations. |
| 4.02.03 |
Eligibility |
| 4.02.03.01 |
Only an Association which is not in arrears (1.16.3.3) shall be eligible to enter teams or individual players in the Championships. |
| 4.02.03.01 |
For each tournament the ITTF Competition Department shall appoint a Tournament Director and a Competition Manager. |
| 4.02.03.02 |
The system of qualification for team and individual events shall be determined by the Board not later than 18 months before the start of the Championships. |
| 4.02.03.02 |
The Tournament Director shall be responsible to the ITTF Competition Department for ensuring observance of the conditions laid down for the tournament, including approval of the arrangements made by the organisers for ceremonies and presentations, protocol and seating arrangements at ceremonies and social functions and the presentation of play. |
| 4.02.03.03 |
All players shall be juniors according to 3.7.4.2. |
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