Arrival and departure
Teams are required to arrive at Marlborough on Sunday 6th December for 8.00am in preparation for a 9:00am kick off. There will be a coaches briefing at 8.15am Parking will be clearly signposted on arrival at Marlborough.
Teams travelling from Singapore via bus or car are advised to leave at 6:00am-6:30am in an attempt to avoid delays at the border.
The tournament is scheduled to finish at 14:30-14.45pm following the final presentations for each age category.
Facilities
The U14, U16 and U18 tournaments will be held across three grass fields, which will be marked with six individual touch pitches. The U10 and U12 tournaments will be played on the field in the middle of the athletics track; there will be two touch pitches marked in this area. All fields are clearly visible on entry to the Marlborough campus. Toilets will be accessible from all fields of play. There will be numerous tents between pitches to provide shade for participants and spectators throughout the day.
Lightning procedure
Lightning is indicated by a siren and a flashing light from the lightning alarm system. All players will be directed to the main sports hall where they will remain until the all-clear signal from the lightning alarm has sounded and the Tournament Director has advised that play can continue. If there is a significantly prolonged delay, a coaches meeting will be called and a decision about proceeding will be agreed.
Security
The College has excellent security. However, coaches and players should ensure all valuables are stored away safely.
Food
There will be food available to purchase from a variety of vendors on the day: BBQ, noodles and satay, paninis/ sandwiches and ice-cream.
Refreshment
Schools should remind all players to bring a water bottle that can be refilled from the water dispensers provided. There will also be a refreshment stall available to all participants, staff and parents.
Medical treatment
Marlborough nurses will be situated in red medical tents and will be on-hand to treat players throughout the tournament; these tents will be easily accessible by all pitches. In the event of a serious injury, participants will be taken to Columbia Asia Hospital. Coaches require all necessary player contact details and documents for insurance purposes; players without insurance must have adequate funds to cover any expenses incurred.
Hotel information
Hotel Granada Johor Bahru
Address: 55, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
- Tel: +607-231 8888
- Fax: +607-231 8889
Email: info@htlgranada.com
Balls and equipment
Teams are to bring balls for practice between matches and warm-ups. Match balls will be provided.