Initial information for teams, individual competitors and referees.\\r\\n \\r\\nYou cordially are invited to compete at the 2008 Annual Shanghai International Touch (Rugby) Tournament. Following the fantastic success of our previous events we are seeking entries from all teams or individuals interested in competing at this event. \\r\\n\\r\\nTeams from across Asia are coming including reps from New Zealand, and we are expecting an exciting mix of local and international sides to turn out. A training session will be held on the Friday for those that are interested.\\r\\n\\r\\nThis year’s tournament is to be played at the JiangWan Stadium with the finals played under lights – http://www.kic.net.cn/kic/eng/kic_sport.jsp Shanghai is a vibrant and exotic destination and this is a top class facility.\\r\\n\\r\\nSO GET YOUR ENTRY IN EARLY! FINAL ENTRIES CLOSE 10 OCTOBER2008!\\r\\n\\r\\nEntries are welcome for all categories, Open, Masters (35+), Women’s, Junior’s and mixed teams (though the final format will be dependent on the mix of the entries). The tournament will be contested under International Touch rules with teams of six players per side. The registration deadline for FULL ENTRY is the 25th of October 2008.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe winning team/s will receive the handsome Shanghai Touch Perpetual Trophy.\\r\\nRegister your interest or request more information by contacting: \\r\\n\\r\\nStart your planning now and join us in Shanghai for a great weekend of Touch! \\r\\n\\r\\nPRELIMINARY REGISTRATION closing 10TH October\\r\\n\\r\\nEntry Fees / Cost: \\r\\nCompetitors – 400 RMB (Approx. USD$58.00) per player\\r\\nStudents/Indigenous Chinese—A Concession rate is Available, Please contact a Touch Committee member for details\\r\\nNote: Entry Fees and cost includes Tournament entry fee and registration; Field preparation and organization; BBQ dinner and presentation evening; Transport from the Stadium to the after tournament social night; 2008 SITRT T-shirt and cap. Bottled water (Further refreshments and food available at ground for purchase) and A good time!\\r\\n \\r\\nPlease fax your registration forms to the touch committee to the Fax: 86-21-6327 0046\\r\\n\\r\\nAccount Info\\r\\n\\r\\nRegistration fees can be remitted in USD (USD$58.00 pp) to\\r\\nAccount No. 169854-00001\\r\\nBeneficiary: Shanghai RUIKEBI Consulting Company Limited\\r\\nBank: ANZ Address: Level 39, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China. \\r\\n\\r\\nSpecial Note \\r\\n\\r\\nRegistration: Each team should fill out a registration form nominating the players (maximum 14), a contact person, and the category of entry\\r\\n\\r\\nReferees: Each team will be asked to nominate at least one referee where\\r\\npossible. Individuals looking to referee without playing do not pay any fees and will receive all of the normal player benefits.\\r\\n\\r\\nContact Us\\r\\n\\r\\nLouise Leonard - louise(at)bncconsultchina.com +862163271317\\r\\nAndrew Stump - andrew.stump(at)wartsila.com +8613816682062\\r\\n