Salaamun Alaykum,
We have received an invitation for the Unity Games 2023 which will Inshallah take place between 24th –29th of December in Dubai.
Please find below key information about the tournament as well as a link to register your interest. Please only register interest if you are intending to attend and would be in a position to book flights/pay fees once the selection process has been carried out.
Tournament Dates:
24th – 29th Dec (inclusive)
Top Line Selection Process:
- Any member wishing to represent Stanmore Jafferys at the games will need to be a current member of the club.
- Members of SJ will NOT be permitted to represent other Clubs/Jamaats (as per our agreement with the UG organisers) unless having received written confirmation from SJ (which will be provided should a player not be selected). However we are in dialogue with the organisers to ensure we can accommodate all SJ members at the games.
- As per the request of the Organisers, members are urged not to contact them directly, but direct any queries through their local sporting body (in this case Stanmore Jafferys) via SJUG23@jafferys.org
- All members will be required to follow the selection processes of the individual sports in order to represent Stanmore Jafferys at the games (including trials, training sessions and so on). These will be clearly communicated
- Deadline and Timelines will have to be followed.
- As per the guidelines set out by the UG Organisers all participating players MUST belong to their Jamaat and be from the Shia Ithna-Asheri community.
- All SJ members wishing to participate are requested to register their interest by clicking on the link on this email.
- Deadline to register interest is Midnight on Wednesday 31st May 2023.
Sports Available – Gents:
- Football (Open)
- Football 40+
- Volleyball
- Cricket (T20 Format)
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Padel Tennis
- Cycling
- Golf
Sports Available – Ladies:
- Badminton Open
- Badminton 40+
- Football
- Netball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Throwball
Each participant can ONLY play in a maximum of TWO sports (applies to both Gents & Ladies)
SJ Internal Timelines:
- Wednesday 31st May – Deadline to register interest to represent Stanmore Jafferys at UG2023.
- Sunday 25th June – Provisional list of players selected to represent Stanmore Jafferys at the UG2023 will be released.
- Sunday 9th July – All players selected need to provide Flight Details & or Entry Fee to be paid.
The deadlines set by the host are tight and stringent. We have therefore set out the registration process to enable us to meet these deadlines and allow members to book flights as early as possible to avoid price increases.
Cost/Accommodation:
- Gents participant with accommodation is US$350.
- Ladies participant with accommodation is US$250.
- Cycling and Golf with accommodation is US$800.
Please note that this DOES NOT include flights. However, it does include daily meals (breakfast at the hotel and food at the sporting venues) and transport to and from the venue for participants for the duration of the event.
Check in date: 24 December – 2pm
Check out date: 30 December – 12pm
For those who intend on coming with your families, separate arrangements can be made depending on individual requests. However, additional charges will apply.
Check in before 24th December and check out after 30th December will also incur additional charges.
For those who require visit visas, advanced notice is required alongside an additional charge of US$100 per person.
Intent to Participate Form:
If you are interested in participating at the Unity Games 2023, please fill out the below form BY 31st MAY so that we can revert to the host with a confirmation for intention to participate (subject to numbers completing the form)
Please carefully note all of the above information before completing the form
- PLEASE NOTE THAT COMPLETION OF THE INTEREST REGISTRATION FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE SELECTION
- Please note that the level of registered interest will guide the number of team slots we will request from Dubai by the end of the month.
- You must register your interest by the deadline to be eligible for selection.
Registration form GENTS: https://bit.ly/Gents-Unity-2023
Registration form LADIES: https://bit.ly/Ladies-Unity-2023
Once we have collated information of all our members who are interested in participating, the Management Committee together with Sports Heads/Coordinators will establish a selection process based on numbers and will advise on the process and method of selection.
Many thanks in advance for your co-operation.
Salaams & Duas
Stanmore Jafferys
