DRAUGHTS
for BLIND
and PARTIALLY SIGHTED Augustów, Poland 06 - 13.09.2013
HONORARY PATRONAGE
Mr Harry Otten – President of World Draughts Federation (FMJD)
I ORGANIZERS
- Polish Draughts Federation (http://www.warcaby.pl) ;
- CROSS (Association for Physical Education Sports and Tourism of Blind and Partially
Sighted) http://www.cross.org.pl
II OUR GOAL
To select World Champion (general classification) and European Champions in international
draughts of blind and partially sighted people.
Popularization of international draughts in this community.
III PLACE AND DATES
Championship will be played from 6th till 13th of September 2013.
Arrival of players on 6th September (technical meeting at 8:00 pm). Departure - 13th of
September. Closing ceremony – 12th of September in the evening.
Hotel and playing rooms:
Augustów – Oficerski Yacht Club Klub R.P. Pacific WDW
Kardynała Wyszyńskiego 1
06-300 Augustów
http://www.wdw.pl/
IV COMPETITION SYSTEM
Tournament will be played according to FMJD rules. Depending on the number of participants
up to 9 rounds will be played. Details will be announced during technical meeting.
Games rate → 2 hour per player.
Players will be classified in 4 groups:
- blind men
- blind women
- partially sighted men
- partially sighted women
4 separate tournaments will be played.
In case of low number of participants (less then 5), will be played one tournament for men and/or
women. Only groups with minimum 3 players will be classifed.
V PARTICIPANTS
Applications (also request for document for visa) should be sent in writing to biuro@warcaby.plor by fax +48 91 4882288.
Deadline for applications → August 20th 2013
Tournament is only for the player who can prove his disability with medical document.
Following criteria are valid:
- visual acuity up to 6/60
- eyeshot up to 20 degrees
All classification relates to a better eye with the best correction.
VI COSTS
Hotel with breakfast lunch and dinner.
If paid by bank before August 10th :
single room 135 x 7 = 945 zloty
per person in double room 95 x 7 = 665 zloty
competition fee 160 zloty
If paid later or in cash:
single room 145 x 7 = 1.015 zloty
per person in double room 100 x 7 = 700 zloty
competition fee 180 zloty
Should be paid to Polish Draughts Federation (Polski Związek Warcabowy) account:
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
BIC: INGBPLPW IBAN: PL 22 1050 1559 1000 0091 3538 0898
VII PRIZES
Top 3 players in each category will be awarded cups and medals. Each participant will receive
diploma In World Championship (all groups) top 3 will receive prizes in cash (zloty).
Minimal total prizes:
up to 20 participants → 1800 zloty
up to 30 participants → 2500 zloty
above 40 participants → 3200 zloty
All details about prizes will be announced before 1st round.
VII PRIZES
Top 3 players in each category will be awarded cups and medals. Each participant will receive
diploma In World Championship (all groups) top 3 will receive prizes in cash (zloty).
Minimal total prizes:
up to 20 participants → 1800 zloty
up to 30 participants → 2500 zloty
above 40 participants → 3200 zloty
All details about prizes will be announced before 1st round.
VII OTHERS
Each player can use his own draughts-board.
In any other not defined questions and/or problems – organizer will
During the tournament FOUNDER CONGRESS of World Draughts Federation for Blind and
Visually Impaired will be held.
