Last
October 21, Solar Sports informed us that the PDC is extending an
invitation for a Philippine Qualifier to the World Darts Championship
in Alexandra Palace, London, England starting December 18, 2009.
The NDFP will have a Philippine Qualifier (PQ) to the World Darts
Championship but we need to fast track the Qualifier given the limited
time to meet the visa processing requirements to the UK compounded
by a very tight schedule of the four (4) upcoming major tournaments:
• November 6-8, 2009:
P100,000 Free Registration Darterong Pinoy, Sta Lucia Mall •
November 13-15, 2009:
P150,000 Baguio Centennial Open, Baguio City (Rescheduled)
P100,000 2nd Governor Mangudadatu Open Tournament, Isulan, Sultan
Kudarat • November 27-30, 2009:
Manny Pacquiao 5 Million International Darts Classic. Our window
of opportunity to hold the PQ is between November 4, 2009 to November
13, 2009. We need at least 2 weeks to make the necessary preparations
for the venue, etc. and to disseminate the information to the public.
At the same time the Qualifier should be done before November 16,
so we can forward the results to PDC and for them to mail us the
official invitation to present and facilitate the processing of
the UK visa. Visa processing should begin by the week of November
16, for we will be in Gensan by the week of Nov 23, 2009 for the
preparation of the Manny Pacquiao 5 Million Darts Classic. It may
be too late to submit visa processing by December. (20 working days
needed)
Given these circumstances we cannot have the same format of the
Qualifier as before. But, our framework remains the same, the world
darts arena is the honored destination and aspiration of all dart
players, thus the qualifier will remain open for everybody to join
and to demonstrate they can fittingly represent Philippine darts.
Again, we will integrate the NDFP “Order of Merit” ranking
performance putting more recognition to the top ranked players in
the over twenty (20) intensely contested ranking events this year
and to give due acknowledgement to the year-long performance consistency
of the NDFP number 1 and 2 ranked players. All these players have
earned the right to be seeded. The strength of the NDFP Ranking
has proven itself with the glittering performance of the top ranked
NDFP players in the recently concluded Shanghai Open.
Given the tight schedule we face, the Philippine Qualifier will
be held simultaneous with the P100,000 Free-Registration Darterong
Pinoy at the Sta Lucia East Grand Mall in Cainta, Rizal on November
6-8, 2009.
Philippine Qualifier World Dart Championship
Venue: Sta Lucia East Grand Mall, Cainta Rizal
Date: November 5-8, 2009
• Please refer to the player agreement form for
complete details on your conditions for playing.
Format:
Step 1: Open Elimination to determine the top 8
Qualifiers:
November 5 –Thursday, 6:00PM
Best of 5; Double Knockout
Entry Fee: P300.00
Top 10 NDFP Ranked Players not included
Step 2: NDFP ranked players 3-10 plus Top 8 from Open Qualifier:
November 6 - Friday 12:00 PM
Best of Five (5)
Entry Fee: Ranked Players P300.00
Group I - NDFP Ranked #3-5-7-9- plus 4 drawn players from Open Qualifier
Group II - NDFP Ranked # 4-6-8-10 plus 4 drawn players from Open
Qualifier
The NDFP ranked players above are fixed, if no shows then there
will be less than 8 in a group
Top 4 from each group advances to final 8
Step 3: Final 8 -Round Robin: plus 2 seeded players
November 7 - Saturday 10:00 AM
Best of seven(7) 10 player round-robin
Step 4: Championship: Step Ladder
November 8 – Sunday 11AM
3rd vs 2nd place – Best of 5 sets best of 5 legs
Winner vs 1st place - Best of 7 sets best of 5 legs
Prize Breakdown: P25,000
The cash prize for the Philippine Qualifier will come from the entry
fees and NDFP contingency fund, if the entry fees are not enough
to cover the total cash prize.
Championship Step Ladder: (Step 5)
1st - 8,500 Philippine Qualifier WDC plus guaranteed 3,500 UK Pounds
when he plays in WDC
2nd – 6,000
3rd – 4,000
4th – 2,000
5th - 1,500
6th -10th - 500
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PHILIPPINE
QUALIFIER FOR WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexandra Palace, London, England PLAYING AGREEMENT
By entering the Philippine Qualifier eliminations for the Ladbrokes.com
World Darts Championships, I confirm that I am in full agreement
to the following rules and conditions of my participation:
1. I understand that it is mandatory to furnish a readable copy
of my valid passport with over 6 month expiration from December
18, 2009 upon reaching the Top 10 of the elimination round in anticipation
of the limited visa processing time. I am fully aware that my failure
to comply with this vital requirement negates any right from my
side to participate and further continue the said competition;
2. I understand that I shall be subject to the direct regulation
of the Organizer during the duration of the elimination process.
Any infringement or questionable acts I may commit contrary to the
existing Rules of Conduct of the NDFP, shall be valid grounds for
my disqualification, suspension or banning from the competition
and any of NDFP-sanctioned events in the future;
3. I understand that should I win the Philippine Qualifier, I am
compelled to waive all my rights unconditionally and irrevocably
from all prior commitments in order to devote/dedicate my time for
training preparations under the auspices of NDFP. All other existing
team and/or manager relationships will cease temporarily from the
time that I have been selected as the Philippine Qualifier up to
the last day of the World Darts Championships competition;
4. I understand that the Organizer will only assist on the facilitation/processing
of my UK visa and will set aside the time for personal appearance
in the processing of the visa and that I shall be solely responsible
for the expenses of my companion, should I decide to have one, to
accompany me to the playing venue in Alexandra Palace, UK;
5. I am fully aware that I have a guaranteed cash prize of 3,500
UK Pounds, less applicable UK taxes, which will be directly deposited
to my local bank account by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
2 weeks after competing in the World Darts Championship. Should
I fail to play in the WDC this guaranteed cash prize will be forfeited
by the PDC.
6. I also understand that I have to advance personally all travel,
hotel and all incidental expenses that I will incur as the Philippine
Qualifier to the World Darts Championship. I hereby agree that the
NDFP is free from any other financial obligations pertaining to
my travel;
7. I understand that once declared as the official Philippine Qualifier
after the elimination process, I am duty-bound to represent the
Philippines by all means. I am aware that my failure to so do, for
one reason or another, shall be tantamount to my lifetime banning
from all NDFP-supported and sanctioned events;
8. I hereby attest that I have read and understood all the guidelines
of this agreement. My participation confirms that I have clearly
understood and fully accept the above conditions.
CONFORME:
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Signature
Name _________________________
Address ________________________ |
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