English: Programmheft - Alle wichtigen Informationen zu den andro Kids Open

TOURNAMENT TITLE:	33. andro Kids Open „NRW-Talent-Cup“
DATE:	16th August – 18th August 2024
EVENT ORGANISER:	Borussia Düsseldorf, Borussia-Düsseldorf-Str. 1, 40629 Düsseldorf
	Tel.: +49 (0) 211 / 99179-12, Fax: -19 / E-Mail: kids-open(at)borussia-duesseldorf.com
VENUE LOCATION:	Deutsches Tischtennis Zentrum (DTTZ), Borussia-Düsseldorf-Straße 1, 40629 Düsseldorf
ORGANISING COMMITTEE:	Sebastian Natusch, Alexander Schilling, Jo Pörsch, Andreas Preuß, Melanie Berg, David Reinecke, Mario Steffes-holländer, Dominik Kwitowski, Jan Richrath, Birgitt Stein, Renate Mellin, Dieter Misterek, Karin Strauß, Marcel Piwolinski (Borussia Düsseldorf)
TOURNAMENT ORGANISERS:	Carsten Unt, Yvonne Wendeler, Lasse Barth, Sophie Segbers, Vincent Schiefke, Simon Wenzel, Jürgen Mager, Sven Schneider, Sebastian Reuland
REGISTRATION:	online at www.kids-open.borussia-duesseldorf.com
VERIFICATION:	A birth certificate or an extract from click-TT must be attached to the registration form as proof of the player's age. This is possible as an attachment during the registration process, alternatively the proof can be submitted later by e-mail, stating the supervisor number, and must be received by the organizer by 21.07.2024 (registration deadline). If no proof is provided, the registration is invalid and participation is not possible. The entry fees are still due. Incorrect information will automatically lead to disqualification in all competitions.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:	21st July 2024, 23:59 (Note: Early closure of the field of participants if the maximum number of participants is reached).
LATE REGISTRATION:	For organisational reasons, late registrations are not possible after the registration deadline!
REIMBURSEMENT:	If a participant cancel before the registration deadline, the entry fee will be refunded minus a processing fee of € 10.00 per player. A refund of the entry fee is not possible if a player cancels after the entry deadline or does not take part!
STARTING NUMBER:	The start number must be worn visibly on the back during the entire tournament.
ATTENDEND NUMBER:	If you have any queries or correspondence, please quote your attendend number (ID number). You will receive this with the invoice.
STARTING FEE:	For participants from Germany: until 14th February 2024: € 19.00 per participant* until 30th April 2024: € 21,00 until 30th June 2024: € 24,00 until 21st July 2024: € 26,00 For participants from abroad: until 14th February 2024: € 24,00 per participant* until 30th April 2024: € 26,00 until 30th June 2024: € 29,00 until 21st July 2024: € 31,00 For groups of 10 or more participants from Germany: until 30th June 2024: € 19,00 per participant* For groups of 10 or more participants from abroad: until 30th June 2024: € 24,00 per participant*
	* The reduced prices are valid up to and including the cut-off date. The entry fee includes participation in the singles and doubles competition.
PRICES:	Non-cash prizes and certificates, sponsorship award from the state capital Düsseldorf.
SUPPORTING PROGRAMME:	In the supporting program, participants can once again look forward to many attractions, including activities with the Borussia professionals and coach, bouncy castle, crate stacking, goal wall, giant round, mini tables, andro table tennis fair.
MEDICAL CARE:	Medical care by a doctor/first aid team is guaranteed at the tournament.
CATERING:	A large selection of food and drinks is available on all days of the event, from breakfast and lunch to coffee and cake. Payment is made in cash!
TIMETABLE (PRELIMINARY):	● Friday, 16th August 2024
	08:00 h Hall opening
	9:30 h Opening ceremony
	10:00 h Start of doubles competitions group and main round, activities/supporting program
	approx. 19:00 h End of the matches
	19:30 h Event Borussia Düsseldorf (ARAG Center Court)
	● Saturday, 17th August 2024
	08:00 h Continuation of double main round , Start of individual competitions group, main round and consolation round, activities/supporting program Award ceremonies following the finals of the respective competitions
	11:00 h NRW-Talent-Cup (Athletics competition)
	approx. 20:00 h End of the matches
	● Sunday, 18 August 2024
	08:00 h Continuation of singles main round and consolation round, activities/supporting programme
	approx. 15:00 h Award ceremonies for singles main round and consolation round, NRW Talent Cup
	approx. 16:00 h End of the tournament

SPORTS HALL:	We are delighted to finally be able to offer overnight accommodation in Düsseldorf sports halls again this year! Costs per overnight stay: € 5,00 / person. Booking condition: Fulfillment of the legal duty of supervision for the ange- meldeten Spieler/innen in der Übernachtungshalle durch mind. eine erwachsene Person! Air mattresses, sleeping mats and/or sleeping bags are to be used as sleeping accommodation. All accommodation halls are non-smoking halls. The rules in the overnight accommodation must be followed. Sleeping places are allocated in the order of registration. The allocation of places is the responsibility of the organizer.
CAMPING:	After the successful test at the 32nd andro Kids Open 2023, we are again offering camping facilities on the club grounds of our neighboring club Düsseldorfer TV. The tents can be set up on Thursday, August 15, from 6 p.m. and must be taken down again by 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 18. The costs: 2-person tent: 30,00 € / (Friday – Sunday) 2-person tent: 40,00 € / (Thursday – Sunday) 3-person tent: 45,00 € / (Friday – Sunday) 3-person tent: 55,00 € / (Thursday – Sunday) 4-person tent: 60,00 € / (Friday – Sunday) 4-person tent: 70,00 € / (Thursday – Sunday) 5-person tent: on request Registrations for a campsite are only possible by e-mail to kids-open@borussia-duesseldorf.com and can only be booked in conjunction with a registration. The offer is of course only valid as long as places are available.
HOTEL:	● Holiday Inn Toulouser Allee - +49 211 / 20541100 (Distance to the event hall: 5 km)
	● Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf City Nord - +49 211 / 989040 (Distance to the event hall: 3,4 km)
HOSTEL:	● HOSTEL-Service-Center - +49 211 / 30263026

ENTRY MODE:	Open to all girls and boys, with and without handicap, born in 2006 and younger in Germany and foreign guests.
ENTRY SYSTEM:	The tournament will be held in singles and doubles as a cross-grade tournament. All players born between January 1st of one year and December 31st of the following year belong to one class. The classes are divided into girls and boys 19, 17, 15, 14, 13, 11 and 9 (born 2016+younger in singles and doubles). Subject to change depending on the number of participants.
TABLES (NUMBER, BRAND):	60, andro (Competition, Magnum)
BALLS, COUNTING DEVICES, NETS:	andro (balls: plastic, white)
STARTING NUMBER:	The starting number must be worn visibly on the back during the entire tournament.
ATTENDEND NUMBER:	For any queries or correspondence, please quote your supervisor number (ID number). You will receive this with the invoice.
PLAYING CLOTHING:	Play in sneakers (only light-colored soles allowed). Otherwise sportswear is expected. The jersey must not be white.
BAT CHECK:	Bat checks will be carried out. The tests are carried out with recognized test equipment, usually before the match. Rackets that do not comply with the ITTF rules may not be used in the respective match. The player has one opportunity to change rackets. In this case, as well as in the event of suspicious circumstances following a decision by the head referee, a check will also be carried out after the match. In the event of a positive result, the match is deemed to have been lost.
AGE:	Open to all boys and girls, with and without handicap, born 2006 and younger in Germany and foreign guests.
TOURNAMENT RULES:	The game is played according to the international table tennis rules of the ITTF, the DTTB competition rules and the additional regulations of the WTTV. Exceptions: There is no time-out, the size of the players' boxes deviates from the ITTF standard.
TTR-RELEVANCE:	The individual tournament is TTR-relevant in the group phase, main tournament and consolation round!

AGE CLASS DIVISION:	Girls and boys class 19 (1.1.2006-31.12.2007)
	Girls and boys class 17 (1.1.2008-31.12.2009)
	Girls class 15 (1.1.2010-31.12.2011) Boys class 15 (1.1.-31.12.2010)
	Boys class 14 (1.1.-31.12.2011)
	Girls and boys class 13 (1.1.2012-31.12.2013)
	Girls and boys class 11 (1.1.2014-31.12.2015)
	Girls and boys class 9 (2016+younger, from 1.1.2016)
ELIGIBILITY:	Any girl or boy, with or without a handicap, born in 2006 or later and in the relevant class is eligible to compete in the singles.
	Examples: - Rainer Zufall, born 5.5.2006 -> Class boys "19" - Melanie Muster, born 24.12.2008 -> Class girls "17"
RULING SYSTEM:	The game is played over three winning sets.
	The preliminary round matches are played in groups of 4 (groups of 3 if necessary). Placement is decided by the greater number of wins, or, if they are equal, the greater set difference and, if applicable, ball difference from all matches played. If the ball difference is also equal, the direct comparison with each other counts (win, set and ball difference).
	The first and second-placed teams qualify for the main round, while the third and fourth-placed teams progress to the consolation round.
	The main round and consolation round are played in a knockout system over three winning sets. The respective winner advances to the next round.
	Subject to change depending on the number of participants!
CONSOLATION ROUND:	The consolation round begins after the end of the group phase. The third and fourth placed players in the group will play in a knockout system to determine the winners of the respective classes and will be honored with medals, prizes and certificates on Sunday!
GENERAL:	The group matches start on the Saturday of the event. The matches (in the groups, main and consolation rounds) will be played according to a fixed schedule (see page 13 "Match scheduling"). The award ceremonies for all age groups will take place on Sunday (August 18) after the finals. Awards will be presented to the winners, finalists and semi-finalists of the main and consolation rounds

AGE CLASS DIVISION:	Girls and boys class 19 (1.1.2006-31.12.2007)
	Girls and boys class 17 (1.1.2008-31.12.2009)
	Girls and boys class 15 (1.1.2010-31.12.2011)
	Girls and boys class 13 (1.1.2012-31.12.2013)
	Girls and boys class 11 (1.1.2014-31.12.2015)
	Girls and boys class 9 (2016+younger, from 1.1.2016)
ELIGIBILITY:	Any player born in 2006 or later, with or without a handicap, can take part in the doubles competition! Girls and boys who belong to the same class are eligible to compete in doubles. The pairings can be entered freely (across clubs/schools). Mixed doubles (one boy and one girl) and starts in several age groups at the same time are not possible. On request, a partner can be assigned by the organization management, taking into account the age group.
COMPETITION SYSTEM:	The preliminary round matches are played in groups of 4 (groups of 3 if necessary). Placement is decided by the greater number of wins, or in the event of a tie, the greater set difference and, if applicable, ball difference from all matches played. If the ball difference is also equal, the direct comparison with each other (win, set and ball difference) counts.
	The first and second-placed teams qualify for the main round.
	The main round is played in a knockout system over three winning sets. The winner advances to the next round.
	Subject to change depending on the number of participants!
GENERAL:	The group matches will take place on the Friday of the event, the knockout matches on Friday and, if applicable, Saturday. The matches, including those in the main round, will be played according to a fixed schedule. The award ceremonies for all age groups will take place after the finals. Awards will be presented to the winners, finalists and semi-finalists.

EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL:	A pupil can be exempted from school attendance for good cause in accordance with §43, para. 4 of the School Act (SchulG) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia at the request of the parents. The Kids Open is one of the outstanding events in Germany and has been recognized by schools - not only in NRW - as an "important reason" in recent years.
	You can obtain a form for exemption from school on request from Borussia Düsseldorf.
DUTY OF SUPERVISION:	Persons registering are obliged to ensure the legal duty of supervision for their players for the entire duration of the tournament. The organizer assumes no duty of supervision.
LIABILITY:	Borussia Düsseldorf accepts no liability for damage to property, theft or accidents. Access to the German Table Tennis Center is at your own risk despite the continued risk of COVID-19 infection; the Borussia Düsseldorf club responsible for the event assumes no liability in the event of infection.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT:	At the 32nd andro Kids Open we would also like to keep the environment as well as the event and accommodation halls clean through the active cooperation of the participants and companions! Please help and dispose of your garbage in the designated areas.
VOLUNTEER:	You were an active participant last year and would like to continue to be part of the event? Then sign up as a volunteer for the andro Kids Open. Exciting tasks await you in a young team. More information at www.borussia-duesseldorf.com/verein/ueber-borussia/jobs/
PRIZE:	The group with the most participants at the 32nd andro Kids Open will be rewarded. As a reward, Borussia Düsseldorf will invite the players and coaches to the Borussia event on the Kids Open weekend in 2023.
PROFI-EVENT:	On the weekend of the andro Kids Open we will again offer a professional event. Participants and supervisors of the junior tournament can purchase tickets at a special price! These reduced tickets will only be available through an exclusive advance sale (while stocks last). Advance reservations are not possible.
ENTRY KIDS:	Apply now! Become a counting or ball child at the Borussia professionals' home game at the ARAG CenterCourt. We are looking for children up to the age of 12 who would like to experience our professionals up close! Please send your registration to bl-info@borussia-duesseldorf.com.
WEBSITE:	All information and news can be found at kids-open.borussia-duesseldorf.com.

EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL:	A pupil can be exempted from school attendance for good cause in accordance with §43, para. 4 of the School Act (SchulG) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia at the request of the parents. The Kids Open is one of the outstanding events in Germany and has been recognized by schools - not only in NRW - as an "important reason" in recent years.
	You can obtain a form for exemption from school on request from Borussia Düsseldorf.
DUTY OF SUPERVISION:	Persons registering are obliged to ensure the legal duty of supervision for their players for the entire duration of the tournament. The organizer assumes no duty of supervision.
LIABILITY:	Borussia Düsseldorf accepts no liability for damage to property, theft or accidents. Access to the German Table Tennis Center is at your own risk despite the continued risk of COVID-19 infection; the Borussia Düsseldorf club responsible for the event assumes no liability in the event of infection.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT:	At the 32nd andro Kids Open we would also like to keep the environment as well as the event and accommodation halls clean through the active cooperation of the participants and companions! Please help and dispose of your garbage in the designated areas.
VOLUNTEER:	You were an active participant last year and would like to continue to be part of the event? Then sign up as a volunteer for the andro Kids Open. Exciting tasks await you in a young team. More information at www.borussia-duesseldorf.com/verein/ueber-borussia/jobs/
PRIZE:	The group with the most participants at the 32nd andro Kids Open will be rewarded. As a reward, Borussia Düsseldorf will invite the players and coaches to the Borussia event on the Kids Open weekend in 2023.
PROFI-EVENT:	On the weekend of the andro Kids Open we will again offer a professional event. Participants and supervisors of the junior tournament can purchase tickets at a special price! These reduced tickets will only be available through an exclusive advance sale (while stocks last). Advance reservations are not possible.
ENTRY KIDS:	Apply now! Become a counting or ball child at the Borussia professionals' home game at the ARAG CenterCourt. We are looking for children up to the age of 12 who would like to experience our professionals up close! Please send your registration to bl-info@borussia-duesseldorf.com.
WEBSITE:	All information and news can be found at kids-open.borussia-duesseldorf.com.

EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL:	A pupil can be exempted from school attendance for good cause in accordance with §43, para. 4 of the School Act (SchulG) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia at the request of the parents. The Kids Open is one of the outstanding events in Germany and has been recognized by schools - not only in NRW - as an "important reason" in recent years.
	You can obtain a form for exemption from school on request from Borussia Düsseldorf.
DUTY OF SUPERVISION:	Persons registering are obliged to ensure the legal duty of supervision for their players for the entire duration of the tournament. The organizer assumes no duty of supervision.
LIABILITY:	Borussia Düsseldorf accepts no liability for damage to property, theft or accidents. Access to the German Table Tennis Center is at your own risk despite the continued risk of COVID-19 infection; the Borussia Düsseldorf club responsible for the event assumes no liability in the event of infection.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT:	At the 32nd andro Kids Open we would also like to keep the environment as well as the event and accommodation halls clean through the active cooperation of the participants and companions! Please help and dispose of your garbage in the designated areas.
VOLUNTEER:	You were an active participant last year and would like to continue to be part of the event? Then sign up as a volunteer for the andro Kids Open. Exciting tasks await you in a young team. More information at www.borussia-duesseldorf.com/verein/ueber-borussia/jobs/
PRIZE:	The group with the most participants at the 32nd andro Kids Open will be rewarded. As a reward, Borussia Düsseldorf will invite the players and coaches to the Borussia event on the Kids Open weekend in 2023.
PROFI-EVENT:	On the weekend of the andro Kids Open we will again offer a professional event. Participants and supervisors of the junior tournament can purchase tickets at a special price! These reduced tickets will only be available through an exclusive advance sale (while stocks last). Advance reservations are not possible.
ENTRY KIDS:	Apply now! Become a counting or ball child at the Borussia professionals' home game at the ARAG CenterCourt. We are looking for children up to the age of 12 who would like to experience our professionals up close! Please send your registration to bl-info@borussia-duesseldorf.com.
WEBSITE:	All information and news can be found at kids-open.borussia-duesseldorf.com.

Program booklet 2024

General information

Overnight accomondation

Tournament information

Singles tournament

Doubles tournament

NRW-Talent-Cup

Things to know

Important information