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TOUCH FOOTBALL PILIPINAS cordially invites you to compete in the hottest Beach Sports Tournament at one of the world’s best beaches -‐ the BORACAY INTERNATIONAL BEACH TOUCH 2012. We are seeking entries from teams or individuals interested in competing at this event. Teams from across the Philippines are coming and we are hoping teams from around the Asian region will also join us. All participants & supporters can expect beautiful summer weather, great Beach Touch action, and a fun social time. Boracay is world renowned for spectacular powdery fine white beaches; crystal clear blue waters; a multitude of exciting & relaxing activities on & off the water; the huge selection of fresh, affordable seafood & other culinary delights; a fun party atmosphere. Last but definitely not the east, you have a spectacular pre/ post tournament Summer holiday getaway. Put this all together and you have a one-‐of-‐a-‐kind, competitive fun, social experience for all!

EVENT DETAILS Locat ion Boracay

Aklan, Philippines

Da te Friday : 18th May 2012 8am to 6pm

Saturday : 19th May 2012 8am to 6pm

Tournament Venue White Beach, in front of D’Mall, Station 2

P layer Reg is t ra t ion Package Entry to Tournament competition in: - Ladies or Men’s division - and/or Mixed division

Entry & Drinks at all 2 event parties - Thu : Opening Ceremony Meet & Greet - Sat : Closing Ceremony & Awarding

Logistical support – tents, tables, chairs Free flow water & ice throughout competition

D iv is ions Open Ladies v Open Men’s v Open Mixed

P layer Reg is t ra t ion Fee USD$10 per player

P layers Per Team Ideal : 6 players

Min : 4 players v Max : 8 players

Age Rest r ic t ions Minimum age of 14 years old

What To Expect All teams can expect a professionally organised event Beautiful central beach location A competitive Beach Touch tournament Fantastic pre & post tournament holiday options

Payment Deta i l s Payment of Tournament Fee can be made ON Friday morning 18 May 2012 -

prior to start of tournament




ABOUT The Boracay International Beach Touch 2012 is a two (2) day social beach touch tournament where the Hottest & Hippest Men & Women strut their stuff. The palm-fringed powdery white sands make Boracay the ideal place for Beach Touch, plus the warm crystal-clear blue water will help cool you off between games. The tournament is a perfect way for participants to showcase their touch skills, as well as providing the opportunity to socialize, make friends, have fun, & party Boracay style. Organized by Touch Football Pilipinas during the Philippines summer season, it is open to all ladies, men’s, and mixed teams. But this is Boracay, so partying the night away is par for the course. This is why the TFP is partnering with the best night spots in Boracay ensuring the fun off-the-field is just as hot as the action on the field. TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday 17th Afternoon Free Junior Beach Touch Clinic in conjunction with NGO Afternoon Free Practice time Evening Opening Ceremony Meet & Greet Party Friday 18th Morning Pool Games – Men’s & Ladies Afternoon Pool Games – Mixed Saturday 19th Morning Pool Games – Ladies, Men’s & Mixed Midday Beach Sprint Competition Afternoon Finals – Ladies, Men’s & Mixed Evening Closing Ceremony Victory Party

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Thursday 17th Arrive Boracay midday Enjoy some sightseeing - discover Boracay, Opening ceremony Meet & Greet Party

Friday 18th Competition all day Free night

Saturday 19th Competition all day Closing Victory Party

Sunday 20th Depart Boracay afternoon Enjoy some sightseeing / post event touring

For this tournament the recommended Minimum stay is 3 nights & 4 days. Arrival Thursday, departure Sunday.

KEY RULES Dimensions of the Field are 30m x 20m Games are 8 or 10mins in length & NO break for halftime – teams immediately swap sides at halftime The goal is to score more points than the other team - 1 point is scored by placing the ball on the ground within the touchdown

zone without being touched - touchdown - 2 points is scored if the ball is grounded in the bonus touchdown area

(marker cones at the center of the touchdown zone) The attacking team has four (4) players on the field, while the defensive team has three (3) players on field. The attacking team has four (4) touches to try a score a touchdown.

After being touched by a defender, the attacking team ball-carrier restarts play by placing the ball on the ground where they were touched & stepping over it – the Step-over. The defensive team must retreat/go backwards & be no closer than four (4) meters (roughly 5 steps) away from the position of the Step-over, to be Onside. Acting Half CANNOT enter the touchdown zone while in possession of the ball. Any knock-down of the ball results in a change of possession (e.g. unsuccessful interception) - handover to the defending team. All infringements result in a change of possession & a Step-over The game starts with a tap from the centre of the SCORELINE with four (4) attacking players. Three (3) defending players start on the HALF WAY LINE




OTHER INFORMATION VISA REQUIREMENTS Nationals from most countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days provided:

§ they hold valid tickets for return journey to port of origin or next port of destination outside the Philippines § Passports must be valid for a period of not less than six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay § *150 allowed countries, listed on Philippine Government Immigration website - immigration.gov.ph

Holders of the following passports are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

§ Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports § British National Overseas (BNO) passports § Portuguese Passports issued in Macao § Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

INSURANCE – MEDICAL & TRAVEL Participants in the event are NOT covered by medical or accident insurance.

Furthermore, all participants are required to sign an Express Assumption of Risk Waiver form before playing.

The player registration fee does NOT include medical insurance – all participants compete at their own risk.

It is highly recommended that all participants & supporters arrange personal travel/accident insurance policy prior to departure. There is a low incident of injury – however, accidents can happen both on & off the field and it is recommended that ‘all’ take out a travel accident policy.

WEATHER January to May usually brings the best weather to most of the country. This is due to the summer/hot-dry season that runs from March to May. During this period, the temperature usually ranges from 25°C (77°F) to 37°C (99°F)

WHAT TO BRING In Boracay, you would usually see a dress-down type of attire where a lot of people go around the island in flip-flops or sandals, short pants, tops, beach clothes, cotton shirts, and towels. The idea is to relax and feel cool with your attire, especially as it is Summer time in the Philippines.

Don’t forget your suntan lotion, sun glasses, &/or hat/cap.

For the tournament, apart from a team uniform & a water bottle you don’t need anything else – not even boots as we are playing on sand.

LOCATION The Philippines is centrally located in the Asian region making it a perfect touring destination. It is no more than 4 hours from every major Asian city.







BORACAY AWARD WINNING Boracay has been the Philippines most popular tourist destination since the mid-eighties. Boracay Philippines is home to some 5000 residents and offers tourist over 300 Hotels & Beach Resorts, ranging from small mom & pop style B&Bs, native beach huts, backpacker hostels, to luxury 5 star all inclusive resorts and everything in between. Boracay is also home to over 200 restaurants, from small eateries to fine dining restaurants overlooking Boracay beach serving cuisine styles from all over the world, but most especially freshly caught seafood. Popular online travel website TripAdvisor rated Boracay Island the 2nd Best Beach in the World in 2011 & the best in Asia. Yahoo Travel, as well as BMW Tropical Beach Handbook, also named the island as one of the best beaches in the world. Hotel reservation website Agoda rated it in 2009 the best Beach in Asia. It was also selected by CNN & Lonely Planet as one of Asia’s 20 best beach destinations and consistently is rated among the world’s best beaches by travel magazines & websites worldwide.

The reason for all of Boracay’ accolades: powdery white fine sands, warm crystal clear blue waters, endless activities on & off the water, excitingly fun happy atmosphere, and the warm friendly welcoming nature of the Filipino people. All these equate to a true tropical paradise that can cater for every traveler’s whim & fancy. Geography Boracay is a small tropical Island paradise located in the western Visayas region of the Philippines Islands. Boracay is only seven (7) kilometers long, dog-bone shaped and less than one (1) kilometer wide at its narrowest point. Beaches Boracay has two main beaches, White Beach (facing westward) and Bulabog Beach (eastward side), both attracting some 500,000 tourist from all over the world, all year long. However, the island also has several other beaches. Wh i te Beach The main tourism beach, it is about four (4) kilometers long & is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two kilometers, there is a footpath known as the Beachfront Path separating the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North & south of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along the beach itself.




TRAVELLING TO BORACAY AIR TRAVEL

China Hong Kong 1:50

Taiwain Taipei 1:50

Brunei Brunei 2:00

Vietnam Hanoi 2:30

Cambodia Phnom Penh 2:30

Laos Vientiane 2:40

Thailand Bangkok 2:50

Singapore Singapore 3:00

Guam Guam 3:15

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 3:15

Timor Leste Dili 3:20

Korea Seoul 3:20

Indonesia Jakarta 3:30

China Beijing 3:40

Japan Tokyo 3:50

Australia Darwin 4:00

PNG Port Moresby 5:00

Australia Perth 6:40

Australia Brisbane 7:30

Australia Sydney 8:00

Boracay Island does not possess an airport. You can only reach it from other points in the country, mainly from Panay Island. Panay Island is directly to the southeast of, Boracay Islands nearest neighboring Island – they are separated by a narrow strait. Air Travel TO BORACAY Boracay is accessed principally by two gateway airports in Panay Island: Kalibo Airport in Kalibo Catican Airport in Caticlan You can access either of these airports by plane from: Manila International Airport Cebu International Airport Both Caticlan & Kalibo are about an hour flight from Manila or Cebu, with tickets costing between USD$80.00 to USD$250.00 per person round-trip – all inclusive. There are 5 local carriers who have regular daily flights to either or both of these airports. They are listed below.




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