TOURNAMENT ENTRY PACK & EVENT DETAILSHOSTED BY CRICKET AUSTRALIA & EMIRATES CRICKET BOARD

AT INSPORTZ CLUB

PRESIDENTS WELCOME_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Welcome to the 2017 World Cup in Dubai, UAE. The World Cup will be the 10th Edition and it is extremely exciting to be able to take the tournament to a new & developing region. Dubai, Insportz Club and the organising committee look forward to greeting everyone in September. This booklet includes details of the tournament entry arrangements to assist in preparations. Please ensure that you take specific note of the key deadlines for Team Entries and associated forms/payments. Further details relating to the Opening & Closing Ceremonies & specific event plans will be distributed over the coming months.You will also note the addition of the Lycafly documents which relate directly to your countries logistics into Dubai. Please ensure you are taking full advantage of the packages that have been put together for the World Cup. Please also remember to keep an eye on the WICF Website (www.worldindoorcricketfederation.com) which will have updates and details as preparations continue to progress. Look forward to seeing you all in Dubai come September.Greg DonnellyWICF President

TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Participation in the World Cup requires all countries to implement the following eligibility criteria.

All players/officials must be registered with their Country governing body to participate in any WICF event.

In specified age internationals, proof of age MUST be supplied before the event and, if necessary, upon demand by the WICF or member of the organising committee. Copies of passports for all players are to be submitted to the Event Director on or before Friday 4 August 2017.

Participation is determined by RESIDENCY and NOT passport or country of birth. However, if a player has played for any country in any WICF event and now wishes to play for a different country by virtue of the fact that he/she is now resident in that different country, then the original country governing body needs to release the player and should not unreasonably withhold such release.

Dispensation to eligibility criteria may be considered in special cases by the WICF following written submissions, which must be received 60 Days in advance of the tournament to the WICF President.

All decisions on eligibility shall be made by WICF and shall be binding.

21 & Under Players | Players must be 21 years of age or under as of the last day of the 2017 WICF World Cup - Saturday 23rd September 2017

TEAM NOMINATION FEES_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Team Nomination Fees have been set at $5000.00 (AUD) per team (Squads of 12 plus 3 team officials = 15). Team Nomination Fees will be required to be made in two instalments of $2500.00.

Deposit Due on Friday 19 May - $2500.00 per team Final Payment Due on Friday 4 August - $2500.00 per team

Please note: That NO Refunds or Transfer of money between sides will be possible after a Team Nomination has been placed by a Country.

Team Nomination Fee covers:

Tickets for Opening & Closing Functions x 15 Tournament Costs (pitches, balls, officials) x 15 Team Photography x 15 Tournament Item x 15 Tournament Program x 15

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION_______________________________________________________________________________________Please find enclosed the following documents that require completing:

Form 1 – Team Nomination FormForm 2 – Umpire Nomination FormForm 3 – Official Team Registration FormForm 4 – Training & Practice Requirements

KEY TOURNAMENT DEADLINES Team Nomination Form: Friday 19 May Deposit of Team Entry Fee: Friday 19 May Umpire Nomination Form: Friday 19 May Competing Nations Logos: Friday 19 May Final Payment Team Entry Fee: Friday 4 August Head/shoulder Photos for all Players/Officials: Friday 4 August Copies of Passports: Friday 4 August Training & Practice Requirements: Friday 4 August Official Team Registration: Friday 4 August

PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO: Cricket Australia – Indoor CricketBSB: 063 - 000Account #: 11663779Swift Code: CTBAAU2SReference: 2017WC <AddCountryName>

TOURNAMENT LOGO_______________________________________________________________________________________________

The 2017 Tournament Logo has been attached in various forms for your use on apparel and media. Countries are required to place the Tournament Logo on Playing Shirts, Right Chest with the Left Chest left for the Countries Logo. Please refer to the Logo Guidelines surrounding size when working with your apparel supplier.As a reminder, all team uniforms must comply with the following regulations:

All shirts and playing pants must be completely matching in style and colour. Where a sponsor's logo is included it must also be matching.

All shirts must carry the player's registered number. The number shall be of contrasting colour to the base colour of this shirt and shall be 75mm in height.

All shirts may carry the player’s surname. The surname shall be of contrasting colour to the base colour of this shirt. Where a team has two or more players with the same surname, the surname should be prefixed with the first letter of the player’s Christian name.

Vests may be worn during the game provided they are matching with the team playing shirt.

Players may not wear a jumper, or jacket over the team uniform.

Skins (undergarment) may be worn during the game. The length of the skins can vary, such as short or long sleeve. Should more than one player in a team wear a skin, the skins must be the same colour.

Caps, if worn, must be free of unauthorised advertising, and be of the same colour as the base colour of the team uniform. Should more than one player in a team wear a cap, the caps must be identical.

No shorts are allowed.

TEAM NOMINATION FORM DUE: FRIDAY 19 MAY_______________________________________________________________________________________________

COUNTRY NAME:

Please select nominated teams:OPEN MEN OPEN WOMEN21 & UNDER MEN 21 & UNDER WOMEN

CONTACT NAME:

CONTACT EMAIL: SIGNATURE:

DATE:

50% Payment is due along with this form on Friday 19 May

FORM TO BE EMAILED TO Sarah.Harris@cricket.com.au

UMPIRE NOMINATION FORM DUE: FRIDAY 19 MAY_______________________________________________________________________________________________

COUNTRY NAME:

Please list in priority order: Umpire 1 Name:

Email:

Polo Shirt: Tracksuit Jacket: Playing Pants:Shorts:

__________________________________________________________________________________Umpire 2 Name:

Email: Polo Shirt: Tracksuit Jacket: Playing Pants:

Shorts:__________________________________________________________________________________Umpire 3 Name:

Email: Polo Shirt: Tracksuit Jacket: Playing Pants:

Shorts:__________________________________________________________________________________Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Signature:

Date:

To view sizing chart of apparel supplier, please visit https://www.beastwear.com.au/pages/size PLEASE NOTE: Umpires will only receive a uniform if successful in being appointed to the tournament.

FORM TO BE EMAILED TO Sarah.Harris@cricket.com.au

OFFICIAL TEAM REGISTRATION DUE: FRIDAY 4 AUGUST_______________________________________________________________________________________________COUNTRY NAME:

DIVISION:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Coach

Asst.Coach

ManagerPhysioOther

Player Name DOB Home Centre

FORM TO BE EMAILED TO Sarah.Harris@cricket.com.au

TRAINING & PRACTICE MATCH REQUIREMENTS FRIDAY 4 AUGUST__________________________________________________________________________COUNTRY NAME:

DIVISION:

TRAINING SESSIONS: PREFERRED TIME 1

PREFERRED TIME 2

Monday 11 SeptemberTuesday 12 SeptemberWednesday 13 SeptemberThursday 14 SeptemberFriday 15 September

PRACTICE MATCHES: PREFERRED TIME 1

PREFERRED TIME 2

Monday 11 SeptemberTuesday 12 SeptemberWednesday 13 September

Thursday 14 SeptemberFriday 15 September

If you have any preferences surrounding Practice Matches, please make note of these below:

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FORM TO BE EMAILED TO Sarah.Harris@cricket.com.au

PROPOSED TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 September Training SessionsPractice MatchesFriday 15 SeptemberUmpires MeetingTournament BriefingTeam PhotosSaturday 16 SeptemberOpening CeremonyDay 1 – Tournament

Sunday 17 SeptemberDay 2 – TournamentMonday 18 SeptemberDay 3 – TournamentTuesday 19 SeptemberDay 4 – TournamentWednesday 20 SeptemberDay 5 – TournamentThursday 21 SeptemberDay 6 – Tournament

Friday 22 September Day 7 – Tournament & Semi FinalsSaturday 23 SeptemberDay 8 – FinalsClosing Ceremony

KEY CONTACTS_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Sarah Harris (Main Contact) Briana BinchEvent Director CA - Indoor Cricket ManagerSarah.harris@cricket.com.au Briana.Binch@cricket.com.au

Nick Duxson Prameela NadkarniCA – Media Advisor Venue & Marketing ManagerNick.Duxson@cricket.com.au insportz@emirates.net.ae

David Shepley Greg DonnellyTournament Director WIFC Presidentdavid.shepley@bigpond.com greg.donnelly247@outlook.com

Centre DetailsInsportz Club DubaiAddress: No.78, RKM Ware House,4th Street, Sheikh Zayed Road,Al Gouz 3 - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesPhone: +971 4 347 5833