TSG 2006

26th - 29th October 2006
Phuket, Thailand

Disclaimer:
This information is from the organization committee in Phuket given on the 13 September 2006. Please check the official web site www.mylpg.net for any updates.

Download: registration form

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TSG 2006
'Games With No Boundaries'
October 26th to 29th, 2006, Phuket, Thailand
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The Straits Games (TSG) 2006 Revised Announcement : Registration

The Phuket Pride Association (PPA), on behalf of Groups of TSG Representatives, welcomes all participants and supporters of TSG 2006 to Thailand with our warmest greetings.

Background
The Straits Games(TSG) started as a friendly annual sports event between LPG – Leadership Programme Graduates of Malaysia and MAW – Men After Work of Singapore, to foster friendship and promote a healthy lifestyle in the GLBT community.  With the rapid growing interest of TSG, it has gradually expanded their participants from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand.  This is the fifth series of annual games that Thailand will be playing host for the first time, as the games will be held in Phuket Island this coming October.
TSG 2006, hosted for the first time by Phuket Pride Association (PPA), will be a blast of events with a packed schedule of sports (indoor volleyball, badminton and bowling) and social events keeping participants, supporters and volunteers fully occupied for the entire week here in Phuket.
For more information, please email to tsg2006@gmail.com. 

Dates of the Event

TSG 2006 has been set to be held in Phuket, Thailand from Thursday 26th October till Sunday 29th October 2006.

Sports

The following sports will be played during TSG 2006:

1. Bowling
2. Championship Volleyball, and Amateur Friendly Match (Novice) Volleyball
3. Championship Badminton and Amateur Friendly Match (Novice) Badminton
4. Beach Tele-Match

Please refer to the attachment for the Game Format (how many teams, singles/doubles, games, points for winning games, knock out/round robin etc.) for the all the respective sports. 
The organising committee has the right to alter the format, games scheduled and dates of the tournament if necessary.  Participating teams will be informed of any changes.

Itinerary:

Day 1:  26th October 2006:
2:30pm -        Pick up participants from participating hotels to proceed for Phuket Orientation Tour.
6:00 pm -       Proceed to Big-C Shopping Mall – Bowling Center.  Registration of TSG 2006 participants, follow by Welcome Reception.
                        Country Rep. Meeting.
7:00 pm -       TSG 2006 kick off with Bowling Contest.
10:00pm -     Special Organized Tour by PPA to the Rainbow Zone, Paradise Complex in Patong Beach.

Day 2:  27th October 2006:
9:00 am -       Pick up participants from participating hotels to proceed to Phuket Town.
9:30 am -       Volleyball Contest at Indoor Stadium (venue to be confirmed).
12:30 pm -    45 Minutes Lunch Break
6:30 pm -       Pick up participants from Stadium, then send participants back to respective hotels.
7:30 pm -       Send participants back to hotel.  Free time to explore Phuket on your own.

Day 3:  28th October 2006:
9:00 am -       Pick up participants from participating hotels to proceed to Phuket Town.
9:30 am -       Badminton Contest at (venue to be confirmed).
12:30 pm -    45 Minutes Lunch Break
4:00 pm -       Pick up participants to proceed back to hotel.  Dress for Success for TSG 2006 Gala Dinner.
7:00 pm -       Proceed to TSG 2006 Gala Dinner, venue: Ratri Restaurant.

Day 4:  29th October 2006:
08:30 am -     Fundraising Gay Tours with lunch included (optional). 
Proceeds from the tours will go to PPA, for the necessary contribution to the designated charitable organization indicated by PPA.
4:30 pm -       Back to Phuket.  Pick up participants and proceed to Patong Beach.
5:00 pm -       Inter-Countries Tele-Match Games on the Beach of Patong, while enjoying sunset.
7:00 pm -       Send participants back to hotel.  Free time to explore Phuket on your own, and don’t forget to do your last minute shopping.

The above tentative program is subject to change depending on registration of teams. The above serves as a guide for participants. The finalized program will be announced at a later stage nearer to the event.

Social Events

1. Phuket Orientation Tour on 26th October 2006             -           Free of Charge for Participants

Visit to Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket Viewpoint, Phromthep Cape, and World Gem.

2. Rainbow Tour to Paradise on 26th October 2006          -           Free of Charge for Participants

Special tour to Paradise Complex, the heart of Gay Nightlife in Patong Beach.

3. TSG 2006 Gala Dinner on 28th October 2006 -           Free of Charge for Participants

Including buffet dinner, welcome drink, and special performance by respective countries.

4. Fundraising Gay Tour Package A on 29/10/06  -           1,500 baht per person

Visit to James Bond Island and Sea Cave Canoe Trip in Phang-Nga Bay.

5. Fundraising Gay Tour Package B on 29/10/06  -           1,800 baht per person

Phang-Nga White Water Rafting, Elephant Trekking, visit to Waterfall and Temple.

6. Fundraising Gay Tour Package C on 29/10/06  -           1,500 baht per person

Phi Phi Island / Maya Bay / Khai Island snorkeling tour by Speedboat.

Accommodation

It is strongly recommended, by Phuket Pride Association (PPA), for participants to arrange your accommodation with the Host Hotels of TSG 2006.  This is to facilitate easier logistics arrangements for transportation pick up and drop off to all the events. If participants require assistance in accommodation, Phuket Pride Association will be pleased to be of any assistance wherever possible.

Participants and supporters who chose to arrange their own accommodation. It is highly advisable to select the accommodation near to the Host Hotels.

The following accommodation listings are the Host Hotels of TSG 2006, and are providing special discounted rates for TSG participants and supporters:

1. Aquarius Guesthouse and Sauna

Royal Paradise Complex, Rath-U-Thit Road, Patong, Phuket
The only “Men Only” hotel in Patong, which offers both Luxury and Standard rooms in the gay area (Royal Paradise Complex).  Aquarius also has the only gay sauna in Patong, free for our in-house guests, where you will meet both local and foreigners.
Tel: (66) 76 346142
Fax:  (66) 76 346142
E-Mail: info@aquarius-guesthouse.com
Website: www.aquarius-guesthouse.com
Contact Person: Mr. Thomas Pasero (Co-Owner)
E-Mail: info@aquarius-guesthouse.com
**  900 Baht per Night for Superior Room, and 1,900 Baht Nett per Night for Suite Room (including round trip airport transfer, daily breakfast for 2, and free access to sauna, pool and gym). Please email Thomas for any requests or questions.

1. C C Blooms Hotel

84/21 Patak Soi 10, Karon, Phuket
As this gay owned and gay friendly hotel’s tagline goes, “you don’t have to sleep where you play”. Nestled on the hills a five minute drive away from Kata and Karon Beach, this cosy resort provides an intimate retreat for those who wish to rest amidst idyllic surroundings. C. C. Bloom has its own swimming pool and Sunset Bar that has a stunning bird’s eye view of the ocean and beach.
Tel: (66) 76 333222
Fax: (66) 76 333234
Email: info@ccbloomshotel.com
Website: www.ccbloomshotel.com
Contact person: Mr. Ken Miller (Director of Marketing)
E-mail: kenhawaii@gmail.com
**  1,400 baht Nett per room per night (including round trip airport transfer, daily breakfast for 2, transfer to the beach). Please email Ken for any requests or questions.

1. Club One Seven Bed & Breakfast

9/9-10 Prachanukroh Road, Patong Beach, Phuket
The newest GLBT accommodation, boutique hip and value-added, located in the southern end of Patong Beach.  Popular for its “Home away from home” concept, Club One Seven B&B also offers its own Home Dining Restaurant, Rooftop Jacuzzi Spa, and Gym and Fitness room.  It is strategically and conveniently located just less than 5 minutes stroll to the beach, boutique galleries, and OTOP Shopping Paradise.  It is also easily accessible to Karon & Kata Beaches, popular Discos and Bars, Simon Cabaret, Paradise Complex, and many others.
Tel: (66) 76 341917
Fax: (66) 76 341684
Email: info@cluboneseven.net
Website: www.cluboneseven.net
Contact person: Mr. Daniel See (General Manager)
E-mail: daniel@cluboneseven.net
**  1,000 baht Nett per Night for Superior Room, and 1,250 baht Nett per Night for Deluxe Room (including round trip airport transfer, daily breakfast for 2, free internet access, and gym usage). Please email Daniel for any requests or questions.

1. Connect Guesthouse

Paradise Complex, Patong, Phuket
Connect is a Swedish owned Guesthouse located in the Paradise Complex area of Patong Beach. Central to everything.  All guest rooms are now with air conditioning and they are bigger and better. Double glass windows keep the street noise out for a good night sleep. All bathrooms are brand new and have hot water shower.
Tel: (66) 76 294195
Fax: (66) 76 294195
Email: connect@beachpatong.com
Website: www.beachpatong.com/connect/index.htm
Contact person: Khun Vickky Junk (Duty Manager)
E-mail: iamvickky@hotmail.com
**  10% Discount Off Internet Rates. Please email Vickky for more information.

1. Patong Bay Garden Resort

33/1 Thaweewongse Road, Patong Beach, Phuket
Our seventy-one room family owned and run hotel provides a blend of traditional Thai courtesy and hospitality with comfortable surroundings, creating an informal atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy yourself and your love one. The magic of our hotel begins with its location, directly on the beach, in the middle of the two miles of powdery white sand that is Patong Bay.  The elegant comfortable rooms of the hotel surround the pool on three sides, with a full range of room types to suit your requirements.
Tel: (66) 76 340297-8
Fax: (66) 76 340560
Email: info@patongbaygarden.com
Website: www.patongbaygarden.com
Contact person: Khun Rachin Thongmarkkul (General Manager)
E-mail: gm@patongbaygarden.com
**  1,200 baht/night for Superior Room, 1,500 baht per/night for Deluxe City View, 1,800 baht/night for Deluxe Balcony  (including daily breakfast).Please email Khun Rachin for more information.

1. Siam Palm Hotel

5/13 Had Patong Road, Aroonsom Square, Patong Beach, Phuket
The Siam Palm Hotel has 16 well appointed quiet en-suite rooms comprising 5 Deluxe, 6 Superior and 5 First Class rooms. The hotel, restaurant and bar, have all been designed to provide our guests with the feel and culture of Thailand, whilst incorporating modern facilities. The hotel blends in with its lush natural surroundings and is set in a quiet luxuriant area of Patong, and only 3 minutes walk to the beach. We want our guests to know and feel the charm, friendliness and delights of staying in Thailand.
Tel: (66) 76 345 679
Fax: (66) 76 345 682
Email: info@siam-palm.com
Website: www.siam-palm.com
Contact person: Mr. Allan Leech (Managing Director)
E-mail: info@siam-palm.com
**  From 900 baht to 1,700 baht nett per room per night (including breakfast for 2), based on different category rooms.  Please email Allan for more information.

**  TSG Special:  The above discounted rates are only applicable from 24th till 31st October 2006.  To be entitled for these special rates, please indicate that you are TSG 2006 participants when making your reservation with the hotel directly.

Games Format

BOWLING
Date & Time

The game will be held on 26th October, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Venue: Big C Shopping Center, Level 3, Bowling Center.

Participation & Teams

1. Each team consist of 3 players.

2. A maximum of 4 teams is allowed from each country.

3. Each player is allowed to represent only one team. Any player found to have registered in more than one team would be automatically disqualified from the games.

4. Replacement of players due to unforeseen circumstances is allowed, but must be done 24 hours before the games begin by officially informing either the Sports Co-ordinator or Sports Director of the TSG2006 Organizing Committee.

5. The organiser reserves the right to cancel the registration of any players/teams for violation of the TSG2006 spirit and rules/regulations.

Game Regulations

1. World Tenpin Bowling Association Statutes and Playing Rules will apply.

2. In the event of any disputes, the organising committee shall settle the said dispute. Decisions made by the organising committee are final.

Game Format

1. Players in the team will bowl a total of three (3) games each to obtain total Individual Score.

2. Team Score is the sum of total individual score from all three players in the team.

Awards

1. Medal will be awarded for top Individual with the highest total individual score.

2. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams with the highest Team Score, namely Team Champion, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up.

3. Challenge trophy will be awarded based on the total Teams Score of the best 2 teams from each respective countries.

4. To inject high spirit to the Bowling Games, Prizes will also be awarded to the Worst Team with the lowest Team Score.

BADMINTON
Date & Time

The game will be held on 28th October, 9:30am – 3:30pm. Venue: TBA.

Participation & Teams

1. Each Championship Game team consist of two (2) singles and two (2) doubles.

2. A maximum of 2 teams are allowed from each country for the Championship Game.

3. Each team from the Amateur Friendly Match consist of only two (2) doubles.

4. A maximum of 2 teams are allowed from each country for the Amateur Friendly Match.

5. Each player is allowed to represent only one team. Any player found to have registered in more than one team would be automatically disqualified from the games.

6. Singles player is allowed to partner another player to play in the doubles. For each team match, the maximum number of sets allowed is two (2) for singles players and one (1) for doubles players (see Games Format).

7. Replacement of players due to unforeseen circumstances is allowed, but must be done 24 hours before the games begin by officially informing either the Sports Co-ordinator or Sports Director of the TSG2006 Committee.

8. The organiser reserves the right to cancel the registration of any players/teams for violation of the TSG2006 spirit and rules/regulations.

9. Participation and friendship is placed high in the priority list of TSG. As such, countries that do not have sufficient players to form a team are also encouraged to register. TSG committee will attempt to find solution and allow players to participate and compete.

Game Regulations

1. International Badminton Federation regulations will apply.

2. In the event of any disputes, the organising committee shall settle the said dispute. Decisions made by the organising committee are final.

Game Format

1. The games will follow Round Robin format.

2. Singles and doubles will play a single set of 21 points. The winner of the set will earn points for the team (see System of Points).

3. Teams will be ranked based on Average Team Points after playing against all teams.

System of Points

1. The winning player(s) will get 2 match points, the losing player(s) gets 1 match point, and for the player(s) that is technically expelled / withdrawn will get 0 match point.

2. Total team points divided with total sets played will be the Team Average Points.

3. At the end of the round of the competition, if there are two or more teams that share the same match points, their classification or ranking will be decided as follows:

3.1 The number of sets won will be divided by the number of sets lost in all matches, the resulting quotient is decisive; the team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.2 In the case of further ties, the number of points won will be divided by the number of points lost in all matches, the resulting quotient is decisive; the team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.3 If a tie still exists, the number of sets won will be divided by the number of sets lost in all matches played against each other by the teams involved in the tie. The team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.4 If a tie continues, the number of points won will be divided by the number of points lost in all matches played against each other by the teams involved in the sets. The team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.5 In the case of a further tie between the two teams involved, the results of the match they played against each other will be taken into consideration. The team that triumphs over the other will proceed to the next round.

Awards

1. Medal will be awarded for best singles player, and best doubles players, for Championship Game.

2. Medals will be awarded for top placing team for Championship Game.

3. Challenge trophy for the Championship Game will be awarded based on the total Teams Score.

4. Prizes will be awarded to the best performance team for the Amateur Friendly Match.

5. Prizes will also be awarded to the Best Player and Mr. Shuttlecock. These titles will be selected from players of both the Championship Game and Amateur Friendly Match. Please refer to “Non-Competitive Awards Criteria” on the last page.

VOLLEYBALL
Date & Time

The game will be held on 27th October, 9:30am – 5:00pm. Venue: Saphan Hin Indoor Stadium, Phuket Town.

Participation & Teams

1. Each team may register up to a maximum of 12 players and a minimum of 6 players, a team manager (can be a player too).

2. Each Country can send a maximum of four teams for the Championship Game, and two team for the Amateur Friendly Match.

3. Each player is allowed to represent only one team. Any player found to have registered in more than one team would be disqualified from the game.

4. If any player(s) are deleted from the registered list due to unforeseen circumstances, the deleted player(s) can only be replaced if there is vacant slot(s) on the form.

5. Any team without sufficient players on the team’s first game, the said team will be declared “incomplete” and will be disqualified for the rest of the tournament.

6. The organiser reserves the right to cancel the registration of any players/teams for violation of the TSG2006 spirit and rules/regulations.

Game Regulations

1. Besides the existing regulations, this championship will also abide by the rules and regulations of FIVB.

2. In the event of any disputes, the organising committee shall settle the said dispute. Decisions made by the organising committee are final.

Championship Game Format

1.0 Teams will be divided into groups by drawing of lots.

2.0 Each group will compete in Round Robin format.

3.0 Teams will compete on a single set format of 35 points.

4.0 A point will be awarded to the winning team.

5.0 The team with the second highest points from each group will meet for the third (3rd) and forth (4th) placing. The team with the highest points from each group will meet for the finals.

6.0 Finals, also the 3rd & 4th placing, will be played based on best of three sets (25 points) format.

System of Points

1. The winning team will get 2 match points, the losing team gets 1 match point and for the team that is technically expelled / withdrawn will get 0 match point.

2. At the end of the round of the competition within a group, if there are two or more teams that share the same match points, their classification or ranking will be decided as follows:

3.6 The number of sets won will be divided by the number of sets lost in all matches within the group, the resulting quotient is decisive; the team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.7 In the case of further ties, the number of points won will be divided by the number of points lost in all matches within the group, the resulting quotient is decisive; the team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.8 If a tie still exists, the number of sets won will be divided by the number of sets lost in all matches played against each other by the teams involved in the tie. The team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.9 If a tie continues, the number of points won will be divided by the number of points lost in all matches played against each other by the teams involved in the sets. The team with the higher quotient ranks higher.

3.10 In the case of a further tie between the two teams involved, the results of the match they played against each other will be taken into consideration. The team that triumphs over the other will proceed to the next round.

Awards

1. Medals will be awarded to the champion team and runner-up team for the Championship Game.

2. Challenge trophy for the Championship Game will be awarded based on the total Teams Score.

3. Prizes will be awarded to the best performance team for the Amateur Friendly Match.

4. Prizes will also be awarded to the Best Player, Most Sexy Player, and Mr. TSG Volleyball. These titles will be selected from players of both the Championship Game and Amateur Friendly Match. Please refer to “Non-Competitive Awards Criteria” on the last page.

NOTES

1. The objective of TSG 2006 is to foster friendship and promote healthy lifestyle among the GLBT community.

2. The organising committee holds the right to decide on any issues raised that are not stated in the General Regulations.

3. The organising committee has the right to alter the format, games scheduled and dates of the tournament if necessary. Participating teams will be informed of any changes.

4. All decisions made by the organising committee are final.

5. Participation and friendship is placed high in the priority list of TSG. As such, countries that do not have sufficient players to form a team are also encouraged to register. TSG committee will attempt to find solution and allow players to participate and compete.

Non-Competitive Awards Criteria

Badminton:

1. Mr. Shuttlecock – every participants and supporters get to vote the cutest looking player, and the player with the highest vote will win.

2. Best Player – this category is determined by all participants and supporters to vote who is the best player in their heart, not by game points but by style and sportsmanship.

Volleyball:

1. Most Sexy Player – participants and supporters will vote for the most sex appeal players in the court, and the player with the highest vote will win.

2. Best Player – this category is determined by all participants and supporters to vote who is the best player in their heart, not by game points but by style and sportsmanship.

3. Mr. TSG Volleyball – every participants and supporters get to vote the best looking player, and the player with the highest vote will win.

Disclaimer:

While a reasonable precaution will be taken, its organiser, shall not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever at any time during the games.