The 2015 Bahamas IC Doubles Week
By popular request and with thanks for help from SG Private Banking The Bahamas IC is again repeating the six-day international IC Team Doubles Competition for eight country teams. This will be from Sunday 11th January to Saturday 17th January 2015. To learn about the last enjoyable event go to The Bahamas IC website. There you can click on photos, videos and information.
FORMAT Two round robin groups of four country teams. Each IC plays all teams in their group on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is an “Enjoy The Bahamas “ day with no formal tennis planned. Friday is “Finals Day” between opposite numbers in the round robins (1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4) to decide the winner and next seven places. There will be a Presentation Dinner the same evening. This way all teams have a minimum four inter-country matches against other ICs.
TEAM COMPOSITION : A team is a minimum four men and two women. IC’s are encouraged to bring more players. Supporters are very welcome from any country as we intend to make it an enjoyable week of winter sunshine for all. Age categories for teams are:
Each inter-country match is 5 Doubles Matches (2 Men’s, 2 Mixed & 1 Ladies in age groups) using ATP doubles format. We plan to have teams playing primarily in a morning or afternoon so the rest of the day can be free to enjoy what The Bahamas and Breezes has to offer.
DATES: Latest arrival Sunday 11th January with earliest departure Saturday 17th January 2015.
VENUE: We are again using Breezes Superclubs Bahamas as the hotel and venue for tennis (hard courts). Breezes is “all inclusive “ so, as well as the room, all meals and all drinks are included. We start play early as courts are on site. Breezes is in the Cable Beach resort area of Nassau, Bahamas. It is a mid market venue of 390 rooms on a beach, with swimming pool and includes some free water sports,sail boats, a rock climbing wall and other entertainment. It tends to cater to a slightly younger adult-only market. With our IC group consisting of 60 to 80 people, we will again create our own atmosphere. There is a casino nearby and other activities to enjoy during the week including golf. While The Bahamas is a popular winter resort with weather usually good for tennis, please be aware it is not always true beach lazing weather at this time of year.
COSTS: There is no distinction between IC players and supporters who have the same hotel package with all meals. all drinks and wi-fi included, plus a “Free Day” activity, a welcome Cocktail Party and a final night Presentation Dinner. This is US$130 per night per person sharing a twin room. Single occupancy is $195 per night. Triple occupancy $117. While participants may wish to spend more and do extra things there is minimum need for additional expenditure. There is a “Team Entry” charge of $500 per country. Additional nights at Breezes before, or after, the main 6 nights are available at the same cost. Rooms to be booked directly with the hotel with names and paid for in advance. In the event of late cancellations, we will try to obtain a refund or substitute another person. We cannot guarantee this so recommend holiday insurance.
ENTRIES: IC’s wishing to enter please advise Kit Spencer as below. Accepted entries confirmed on receipt of the Team Entry fee. Details on booking at Breezes will be advised after an accepted entry. Entrants are strongly encouraged to stay at Breezes. As it is “All inclusive” with no public entry there will still be considerable additional charges for anyone not staying there.
MAIN CONTACT Kit Spencer (IC President) Email: kitspencer@hotmail.com Mainly In UK for June/July on (0) 1483 851647. In Bahamas 242 363 2930. Please use email when possible as traveling away from The Bahamas a lot this summer.
FORMAT Two round robin groups of four country teams. Each IC plays all teams in their group on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is an “Enjoy The Bahamas “ day with no formal tennis planned. Friday is “Finals Day” between opposite numbers in the round robins (1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4) to decide the winner and next seven places. There will be a Presentation Dinner the same evening. This way all teams have a minimum four inter-country matches against other ICs.
TEAM COMPOSITION : A team is a minimum four men and two women. IC’s are encouraged to bring more players. Supporters are very welcome from any country as we intend to make it an enjoyable week of winter sunshine for all. Age categories for teams are:
- Man 50+, Man 55+ ( or combined age 110+)
- Man 60+, Man 65+ ( or combined age 130+)
- Lady 40+, Lady 60+ ( or combined age 100+)
- Mixed combined age 90+
- Mixed combined age 120+
Each inter-country match is 5 Doubles Matches (2 Men’s, 2 Mixed & 1 Ladies in age groups) using ATP doubles format. We plan to have teams playing primarily in a morning or afternoon so the rest of the day can be free to enjoy what The Bahamas and Breezes has to offer.
DATES: Latest arrival Sunday 11th January with earliest departure Saturday 17th January 2015.
VENUE: We are again using Breezes Superclubs Bahamas as the hotel and venue for tennis (hard courts). Breezes is “all inclusive “ so, as well as the room, all meals and all drinks are included. We start play early as courts are on site. Breezes is in the Cable Beach resort area of Nassau, Bahamas. It is a mid market venue of 390 rooms on a beach, with swimming pool and includes some free water sports,sail boats, a rock climbing wall and other entertainment. It tends to cater to a slightly younger adult-only market. With our IC group consisting of 60 to 80 people, we will again create our own atmosphere. There is a casino nearby and other activities to enjoy during the week including golf. While The Bahamas is a popular winter resort with weather usually good for tennis, please be aware it is not always true beach lazing weather at this time of year.
COSTS: There is no distinction between IC players and supporters who have the same hotel package with all meals. all drinks and wi-fi included, plus a “Free Day” activity, a welcome Cocktail Party and a final night Presentation Dinner. This is US$130 per night per person sharing a twin room. Single occupancy is $195 per night. Triple occupancy $117. While participants may wish to spend more and do extra things there is minimum need for additional expenditure. There is a “Team Entry” charge of $500 per country. Additional nights at Breezes before, or after, the main 6 nights are available at the same cost. Rooms to be booked directly with the hotel with names and paid for in advance. In the event of late cancellations, we will try to obtain a refund or substitute another person. We cannot guarantee this so recommend holiday insurance.
ENTRIES: IC’s wishing to enter please advise Kit Spencer as below. Accepted entries confirmed on receipt of the Team Entry fee. Details on booking at Breezes will be advised after an accepted entry. Entrants are strongly encouraged to stay at Breezes. As it is “All inclusive” with no public entry there will still be considerable additional charges for anyone not staying there.
MAIN CONTACT Kit Spencer (IC President) Email: kitspencer@hotmail.com Mainly In UK for June/July on (0) 1483 851647. In Bahamas 242 363 2930. Please use email when possible as traveling away from The Bahamas a lot this summer.
