WAST 2007 Programme

From the Emirates Squash Team:

WORLD AIRLINE SQUASH TOURNAMENT - Dubai 2007 - SCHEDULE

We at Emirates Airlines are proud to announce the Program Schedule for this year’s World Airline Squash Tournament! Most of the activities are being finalised at the moment, and there may be some minor changes between now and the actual commencement of the event. For that uncertainty, we request your patience and understanding.

However, nothing will be allowed to overwhelm the main intent of the gathering, which is to have loads of fun, and perhaps play some good squash along the way! We hope to see you, and as many participants/supporters who are willing to come.

Sunday 14^th October Teams Arrival

Team Captain’s Meeting

Opening Function with Dinner and Beverages

Monday 15^th October Morning Round robin matches

Lunch

Afternoon Round robin matches

Optional Event Planned

Tuesday 16^th October Morning Round robin matches

Lunch

Afternoon Round robin matches

Optional Event Planned

Wednesday 17^th October Morning Round robin matches

Lunch

Wild Wadi Water Park (Optional)

Thursday 18^th October Free Morning

Afternoon Mid WAST Function - Desert Safari with

Arabian Adventures Inclusive of Food and Beverages

Friday 19^th October Morning Round robin matches

Lunch

Afternoon SEMI FINALS

Free Night

Saturday 20^th October Morning Final round

Lunch

Afternoon FINALS

Night Closing Party (Dinner and Beverages)

Sunday 21^st October Teams Departure

Don’t forget that there’ll be lots of shopping and activities in Dubai, so do consider coming early, or extending your stay.

Email details as soon as possible to: kaneez.syed@emirates.com or marjan.rl@emirates.com or badar.akbar@emirates.com

WAST 2007 Team

Here's the list of people going for WAST 2007.

Please contact Wendy with regards to your accommodation requirements.
Those of you who still have not gotten your WAST letters for getting your Special Leave please contact me.

Bilateral Games - Singapore Swimming Club (SSC)

The game will be on th 10th of Oct at SIA Sports Club in the evening.

Inter-House Games Reception / Prize Giving

Dinner and prizes for the 1st and Runners-up teams will be awarded prizes. The event will be held on Saturday 8th July at the Sports Club.

Those attending are:

• Jeremy
• Rohaizad
  

WAST 2007 Dubai 14-21 Oct

We have just received the official invitation from the Emirates Team for this year's WAST. It will be held from the 14th to the 21st of October. More information will be sent by email to those who are interested.

Jeremy[11 Jun 2007]

[Appended below is the email invitation from Emirates.]

Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:38 PM

Subject: World Airline squash Tournament WAST 2007 - Dubai

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Emirates Airline Squash club is pleased to host the 22^nd World Airline Squash Tournament, WAST 2007. I take great pleasure in inviting you to this year's event in Dubai from 14th to 21st October 2007

The details are provisional at this time, but I recognise we all need some advance notice.

Dates: Sunday 14^th October - Sunday 21^st October 2007 (7 nights)

Cost: Fee: US$200 per person

Hotel: AED 450 per room per night (on twin sharing) Please book as early as is convenient.

Approx AED 2350 per person (exchange rate about US$ 1 to AED 3.65) which will include airport-hotel-airport transfers, twin-share rooms (7 nights), welcome package, lunch, and beverages on all squash days, opening/closing functions and 1 or 2 other dinner events.

Tournament registration fee: US$ 100 per team

WAST 2007 is as much a social gathering and a PARTY as it is a squash tournament for the worlds' airline employees. As such, we have to insist that all participants comply with the spirit of the event. Please pay particular attention to the established eligibility criteria.

Whilst we welcome everyone, team players can only comprise of employees of an airline, who perform an airline-related function. Please bring and register your best players by all means. However, those who do not meet the eligibility criteria can only accompany the team as manager/coach, family, friends & supporters. They will be just as warmly welcomed to the event and all our parties/functions.

Please feel free to contact me on e-mail: kaneez.syed@emirates.com if you have any queries. Please also let me know by 15^th July, if you have a team interested to participate this year. I hope you are all as excited as we are!

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kaneez Syed

Secretary - Emirates Squash club

Jeremy Lee said...

WAST Admin Progress

Accomodation

Eric Phuah is trying to check for better rates at our crew hotel.

Budget

Wendy is looking into it

Publicity

Jeremy and Kalidas have already contacted sports club for posters and magazine placement for WAST 2007 publicity.

Training / Selection
Frank will be in charge of the playoffs should we have more players than places for WAST2007 and will be working with Rizal and Oma for team training.

10 Jul 2007 AM 09:24

Jeremy Lee said...

Those who have indicated that they are keen in going for WAST 2007:

Mohd Rizal
Oma Koppe
Eric Phuah
Jeremy Lee
Lenz Fan
Frank Foo
Ng Yak Keng
Johann Pieris

Gillian Chew
Millie Moy
Evelyn Kong

Eric Yeow (Reserve)

11 Jul 2007 PM 12:17