NOTE

Everyone who receives the total prize money of over 1,000 Baht during the to urnament is subject to paying a 5% withholding tax.

Entry Fee

International Youth Division - USD50 for those who has confirmed and sent in their application forms by October 19 , 2011. * Those who send in their application forms between Oct19 and Nov14, 2011, must pay another additional fee of USD10. The application fee can be paid upon Bangkok arrival. **

Special Open Division USD20 for those who has confirmed and sent in their application forms by October 19, 2011. * Those who send in their application forms between Oct19 and Nov14, 2011, must pay another additional fee of USD10. *

Words Source

SOWPODS (CSW). List of all 2 & 3-letter words and their inflected forms provided for each p layer to look at during the game. Single Challenge applied.

Challenge Rule

Free challenge, a player does not lose his turn when he challenges the accep table word(s). Self-checking method, a player and his/her opponent will take a l ook at challenged word(s) at computer provided.

Game Timing

Each player is allowed 25 MINUTES per game. Maximum Difference In each game, a player is allowed to win/lose not more than a maximum point spre ad of +/- 350. If there is any player win/lose more than maximum point spread of +/- 350, (s)he should record in Master score card and tally sheet with only +/- 350 point spread.

Format(International youth division)

• 15 games in total.
• Game 1-14 will be based on Swiss pairing system with maximal 3 repeat pairin g permitted.
• Game 15 will be based on King-of-the-Hill pairing system with unlimited repe ats. Then after game 15, the top two players play the final.
• The two finalists go to final with special rule: They have to play two games . If one of them wins both games, then that player will be the winner. But if th ey tie with a win and a loss, the third game will be played. The winner, in this case, is the one who scores the most when combining scores from three games.

Remark: The Gibson's rule will be applied, in case, there is a player who has won enough games to guarantee 1st place or a seat in the finals, no matter how many games s/he loses thereafter.

Accommodation

• The Novotel Bangna (4 stars hotel) offers the rate of 2,650 Baht/ night f or a single room and 2,900 Baht / night for a twin or double room(include ABF, 2 4 hours wifi connection). The Novotel is located at 333 Srinakarin Rd., Nongbon, Pravet, Bangkok 10250 Tel:(662)366-0505 Note:The above room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% VAT (current government and subject to change without prior notice)

• The Bay Hotel (3.5 stars hotel) offers the rate of 1,300 Baht/ night (include ABF). The Bay Hotel is located at 194 Moo 5 Srinakarin Rd., Samrong Nua , Samutprakarn 10270 Tel:(662)748-7522-6 Note: The above room rates are inclusive of 10%service charge and 7%VAT

• The Avana Hotel (3.5 stars hotel) offers the rate of 950 Baht/ night (include ABF). The Avana Hotel is located at 900 Bangna-Trad Rd.Km2 Bangna Bangkok Thailand 10260 Tel:(662)763-2999 Note: The above room rates are inclusive of 10%service charge and 7%VAT

Schedule

Saturday, November 19, 8.30-19.30, at G floor, Central Plaza Bangna/Grand Ope ning Ceremony / Round 1-8 Sunday, November 20, 8.30-19.30, at G floor, Central Plaza Bangna /Round 9-15 / Final Round / Closing Ceremony

For Application and Inquiry

, contact Mr.Nawapadol by Email: info@thaicrossword.com or Telephone (662) 6819971-3 or Fax (662) 6819974

How to apply

Send us your info about the below topics as well as your recent 1-inch photograph (2 copies) at the above-mentioned address. (you may send them via snail mail, email or fax as your choices) For the photographs, you may attach with your email.

• Player's Name:
• Age:
• Nationality:
• Address:
• Telephone Number: (please indicate your city's code)
• Email:
• Past records in any tournament:
• Player's parent or legal guardian who will escort the player