2nd Hong Kong Inter-Cities Touch Championship

The Hong Kong Touch and Tag Rugby Association (“HKTTRA”), a member of the Federation of International Touch (“FIT”), is pleased to announce that it will stage the 2nd Hong Kong Inter-Cities Touch Championship (the “Championship”) in Hong Kong on 5 May 2007.

The HKTTRA cordially invites teams from across the region to compete in one of the most diverse and exciting Touch locations in the world!

CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS

Event Program
• All day, Saturday 5 May 2007

Tournament Venue
• King’s Park Sports Ground, Kowloon, Hong Kong (11 Wylie Path, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
For directions, please go to www.vectormap.com/eng/kln/ymt/ymt.html

Players Registration Fee
All participating teams and players are required to pay the following registration fees:
• Per team – HK$ 600.00 (14 players - max.) (equivalent to SGD$120/team)
• Per Player/Manager – HK $100.00 (12 players - min. suggested) (equivalent to SGD$20/player)

Referee
All teams are required to provide a referee to assist in refereeing duties from time-to-time.

Registration includes
• Participation in the Championship
• Logistical support throughout the day
• Free water during the competition
• Tournament T-Shirt (additional T-Shirts will be available for purchase)
• Presentation Ceremony & Closing Reception (which includes food and beverage)

What can be generally expected
• A professionally run event
• A wide range of affordable food & beverage to purchase
• High quality event merchandising
• A competitive Touch tournament
• A great time in a great city!

Tournament Rules
The Tournament will be played in accordance to FIT Rules.

Transport
International
All teams are responsible for their own travel arrangements to/from Hong Kong.

Local
MTR: Exit at Jordan Station and within 10 minutes walk.
Public Bus: 2C, 2E, 6C, 6F, 11, 13x, 14, 26, 30x, 93k, 98D, 102, 104, 112, 117, 118, 171, 212, 296D.

Hotel
Hotels close to the venue:
1. Prudential Hotel (Tel: 852 - 2311 8222)
2. Eaton Hotel (Tel: 852 - 2782 1818)
3. BP International House (Tel: 852 - 2376 1111)
4. YMCA (Tel: 852 - 2771 9111)
5. Stanford Hotel (Tel: 852 - 2722 7822)
For a more detailed search of hotels, please go to www.hotels.com.hk

Insurance
All players are recommended to organise their own accident/medical cover in event of an accident or injury. The HKTTRA will not be responsible for any accident, injury or loss and will not be arranging personal accident/injury insurance. All players will compete at their own risk and a waiver will be required to be signed by the team manager (on behalf of their team) prior to entering the competition.

Medical
There will be no First Aid services during or after the tournament. Teams are advised and reminded to have full insurance cover.

What to Wear
The climate in Hong Kong during May is usually warm and humid with temperatures ranging from 18C to 25C. It is advisable to check weather conditions beforehand to determine appropriate clothing. For more details, please go to www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm

For Further Details
For further details, please go to www.hkrugby.com/hkrugby/touch-and-tag/touch-and-tag_home.cfm or email: pauline.cheung@hkrugby.com

* Championship Details may be subject to change by HKTTRA

Closing Date For Entries is 1 February 2007
Full Payment Must Be Received by 1 March 2007