Dates of Event
Sunday, 1. August - Friday, 6. August 2010
Championship Final: Saturday, 7. August 2010
Venues
- Heinrich-Boell-Gesamtschule Sporting Complex, Merianstrasse 11-15, 50765 Cologne-Chorweiler (13.4 km from Neumarkt)
- Sportpark Muengersdorf, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Halls 22-24, Am Sportpark Muengersdorf 1, 50933 Cologne-Muengersdorf (6.0 km from Neumarkt) www.dshs-koeln.de
Transportation
All venues are easily accessed by public transportation.
- Use tram stop "Chorweiler" (Line 15) for the Heinrich-Boell-Gesamtschule Sporting Complex (20 mins. from Neumarkt, 10 mins. on foot)
- Use tram stop "RheinEnergieStadion" or "Junkersdorf" (Line 1, direction Junkersdorf/Weiden) for the Sportpark Muengersdorf (15 mins. from Neumarkt)
Categories and Divisions of Participation
| Women | Men |
| Open Championship | Open Championship |
| Open Recreational | Open Recreational |
| Masters 35+ | Masters 35+ |
| Veterans 50+ | Veterans 50+ |
Participation
Teams consist of 7-12 players. In addition to the players, up to 3 non-playing team officials (coach, assistant coach, and team manager) may also register. If there are fewer than 4 teams registered in a division, they will be integrated into another division. Players may play on only one team within a division. There will be no separate mixed competition whereas women are allowed to play in men teams.
Rules of Play
The basketball tournament will follow modified rules of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 2008. A copy of the unmodified rules may be found at the FIBA website www.fiba.com. The modifications to these rules will be posted at a later date.
Equipment
Each team is required to have two sets of singlets (jerseys), one light, one dark. Numbers 00-99 are legal and must be placed on the front and back of each singlet in a contrasting colour.
For all men’s games, a size 7 basketball will be used.
For all women’s games, a size 6 basketball will be used.
Services
- For Heinrich-Boell-Gesamtschule, a restaurant can be found in the nearby "Aqualand" public swimming pool complex www.aqualand.de.
- For Sportpark Muengersdorf, several cafeterias and cafés are available on the campus of the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln.
First-Aid
First-aid stations and paramedics will be available at all venues.
Tickets
Entrance to the tournament is free for all spectators, subject to space available and security regulations.
Registration ends on May 31, 2010!
Right now you can register yourself either for your sport or your cultural event of choice. Registration fee will be 150 Euro. An additional fee will be paid, depending on your sport / cultural event (Basketball is charged by 40 Euro). The registration fee covers the confirmation of the participation as well as a ticket for both the opening and the closing ceremony, a public transit pass, a participation medal, and a welcome package.
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