Crown Relocations Shanghai International Touch (Rugby) Tournament Sat 3rd Nov 2007

Download Registration form here.

Call for teams, individual competitors and referees.

You cordially are invited to compete at the 2007 Annual Shanghai International Touch (Rugby) Tournament. Following on from the fantastic success of our previous events we are seeking entries from all teams or individuals interested in competing. Teams from across Asia have been invited, and we are again expecting a good local and international turnout.

Shanghai is a vibrant and exotic destination. The SRFC offers an ideal playing venue with great facilities catering to the individual touring team and families alike. Extra field space has been booked for this year’s event.

Entries are welcome for all categories, Open, Masters (35+), Women’s, Mixed and Youth 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. Maximum number of registered players per team is fourteen.

The winning team (s) will receive the handsome Shanghai Touch Perpetual Trophy.

Join us in Shanghai for a great weekend of Touch!

When: Saturday 3rd November 2007. First games scheduled for 8.30am.

Where: Shanghai Rugby Club - Corner Biyun Lu & Lanan Lu, Jinqiao, Shanghai, China. See www.shanghaifootballclub.com or www.chinatouch.org for more details.

Entry Fees / Cost:
Competitors – 400 RMB (Approx. USD$52.00) per player
Includes :
- Tournament entry fee and registration
- Field preparation and organisation
- BBQ dinner and presentation evening at the club
- Transport from SFC to the after tournament social night
- 2007 SITT T-shirt and cap.
- Bottled water (Further refreshments and food available at ground for purchase)
- A good time!

A concession rate is available for students and indigenous Chinese. Contact a Touch committee member for details. See contact info below.

Registration forms should be faxed to +86 21 62115979

Registration fee’s can be remitted in USD (USD$52.00 pp) to

Account No. 169854-00001
Beneficiary: Shanghai RUIKEBI Consulting Company Limited
Bank: ANZ
Address: Level 39, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong,
Shanghai, China.

Registration: Each team should fill out a registration form nominating the players (maximum 14), a contact person, and the category of entry

Referees: Each team will be asked to nominate at least one referee where
possible. Individuals looking to referee without playing do not pay any fees and will receive all of the normal player benefits.

Closing date for entries: October 13th 2007.

Provisional Tournament Program:
Friday night (03/11/07):
7pm – Welcome / Team Captains’ / Referees’ Meeting
Discussion of following day’s logistics with team representatives
Draw and playing arrangements
Venue to be advised

Saturday A.M. (03/11/04) @ Shanghai Rugby Club - Cnr Biyun Lu & Lan’An Lu, Jinqiao, Shanghai, China.
8.00am Captains meeting and registration
8.30 am Pool Games commence
3pm - Finals games commence
5.30pm - Grand Final
6.15pm (approx) - Post-game BBQ and presentations.
8pm - Buses leave for downtown post tournament social evening.

Sunday (04/11/04):
Free time for sightseeing and socialising.

Accommodation: There are hotels to suit all budgets and tastes either downtown or closer to the grounds in Pudong. Hotels in Shanghai can get busy so we advise booking well in advance.
Special tournament rates have been secured at the Ramada Plaza at Pudong. The hotel is walking distance from the football grounds and a 30-40 minute taxi ride to down town (Approx. RMB 50 / USD 6).
Single RMB 550 (Approx. USD 69) net per night including 1 breakfast, tax and surcharge.
Double RMB 650 (Approx. USD 82) net per night including 2 breakfasts, tax and surcharge.
The hotel can also assist with transfers to and from Pudong airport.
For reservations
E-mail: res@ramadaplazapd.com
FAX: +86 21 50308880
Attn: Ms. Lillian
For more information see www.ramadaplazapd.com . Be sure to mention “Shanghai International Touch 2007” when making reservations.
Another hotel options could include:
Jian Gong Jin Jiang Hotel – 3 Star Hotel with central downtown location. 30-40 min by taxi to the club.
691 Jianguo Road, Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 64155688 Email: jgjjh@online.sh.cn

Motel 168 – Budget hotel located close to the club.
179 New Jingqiao Rd, Jingqiao, Pudong
Tel: +86 21 58995866 Web: www.motel168.com
Transport: There are regular hotel buses running from Pudong airport to Pudong and the Downtown area. Alternatively a Taxi will cost around RMB 130 and take 50-60 minutes depending on the traffic.
The high speed Maglev train offers a fast trip (400+ km/h) part-way into town. You will need a taxi after the Maglev stop to get to your hotel, but the remaining cab ride should be less than RMB 50 (USD 6).
Taxis are plentiful – (unless it’s raining!)

Money: ATM machines that handle Foreign cards are scattered throughout the city. Hotels, major stores and an increasing number of bars and restaurants take foreign credit cards but not all places will, so it is advisable to bring plenty of cash. Money can be changed at Singapore or Hong Kong airports or on arrival at Shanghai. Hotels and banks also offer conversion services.

Visas: Please be aware that all entrants to China require an entry visa. Chinese Visa’s should be applied for well in advance. Usually your local travel agent can assist with this.

For more information or to request a registration form contact:
james(at)shanghaifootballclub.com
Phone: +86 21 62107977
Fax: +86 21 62115979

Or the Touch Committee
Dave: dwbenham(at)thewritestuff.com.cn +86 1368 168 3704
Rob Mclachlan: robmclachlan(at)hotmail.com +86 1381 845 7353
Stephen: Stephen_brock(at)esabasia.com +86 1381 781 0245

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