SG open - what times are the matches

[storkbill]

Hi, wondering what times are the matches for the Singapore open?

I don't have leave so hopefully the weekday matches are in the evening... 7pm? 8 pm? (the website doesn't give match times yet).

[Arcos]

depends, prelims should be throughout the day, lasting till night

[hcyong]

There is no way weekday matches can start in the evening. There are simply too many matches to cover. Prelim days start at 9 am. Friday, begin at 3 pm, Sat 2 pm and Sun 1 pm.

[storkbill]

There is no way weekday matches can start in the evening. There are simply too many matches to cover. Prelim days start at 9 am. Friday, begin at 3 pm, Sat 2 pm and Sun 1 pm.


thanks for the info

[hunghing]

thanks for the info

where can i get the tic?
i first timer..pls advice
eheheee

[hcyong]

where can i get the tic?
i first timer..pls advice
eheheee

www.sistic.com.sg

[magical_phoenix]

Hello, guys! I'm in quite a desperate condition. I need to know exactly where do the athletes stay during the 2005 Aviva Open. I also want to ask whether there is only one type of ticket? I mean are there any VIP seats (those seats right next to the badminton court) because here in Indonesia there are two types, the VIP and the regular seats. Is there such thing in the Singapore Indoor Stadium? And if we buy the Season ticket, which seats would we get? I would really appreciate it if someone can tell me about these. Thanks a lot!! :) :)

[Fook90]

The players would be staying at Copthorne King's Hotel (at Havelock Road). And there is no VIP seats, meaning free seating (for both season and day tickets holders). If you want the "VIP seats", just be early and take the first few rows. :p

[Deano]

There are Corporate Packages available though, but quite expensive and you can sit in exactly the same position as the VIP seats except on the opposite side of the arena. See slide 6 of the pdf:
http://www.singaporebadmintonopen.com/common/code/download.asp?id=385

[Kai91]

Hello, guys! I'm in quite a desperate condition. I need to know exactly where do the athletes stay during the 2005 Aviva Open. I also want to ask whether there is only one type of ticket? I mean are there any VIP seats (those seats right next to the badminton court) because here in Indonesia there are two types, the VIP and the regular seats. Is there such thing in the Singapore Indoor Stadium? And if we buy the Season ticket, which seats would we get? I would really appreciate it if someone can tell me about these. Thanks a lot!! :) :)

The tickets are of the same price. It's free sitting so you can pick your own seat. For the "VIP" seat, just be an early bird and get that sit..

[magical_phoenix]

The tickets are of the same price. It's free sitting so you can pick your own seat. For the "VIP" seat, just be an early bird and get that sit..

Thanks Kai91!! That really helps.. If so, I'll be the earliest bird ever! Hahaha. Btw, do u know whether the seeded players usually play during the qualifying round? I'm planning to attend the Aviva Open, so I want to know when do the the seeded players like Lin Dan, etc play to save the hotel fares :p

[ants]

Round(s) Date Time
Qualifying 27 June 2005 1 pm to 7 pm
28 June 2005 9 am to 2 pm

Preliminary 29 June 2005 9 am to 11 pm
30 June 2005 9 am to 11 pm

Quarter Finals 1 July 2005 3 pm to 10 pm

Semi Finals 2 July 2005 2 pm to 7 pm

Finals 3 July 2005 1 pm to 6.30 pm

[magical_phoenix]

Round(s) Date Time
Qualifying 27 June 2005 1 pm to 7 pm
28 June 2005 9 am to 2 pm

Preliminary 29 June 2005 9 am to 11 pm
30 June 2005 9 am to 11 pm

Quarter Finals 1 July 2005 3 pm to 10 pm

Semi Finals 2 July 2005 2 pm to 7 pm

Finals 3 July 2005 1 pm to 6.30 pm

If we're going to watch live, do they usually give the detailed schedule for the matches?? e.g, when is fu/cai playing against whoever?

[Loh]

If we're going to watch live, do they usually give the detailed schedule for the matches?? e.g, when is fu/cai playing against whoever?

You can find out all the details from the Worldbadminton website as follows by looking at the right hand column and clicking on the Singapore Open Draw:

http://www.worldbadminton.net/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx

Good Luck! :)

[magical_phoenix]

You can find out all the details from the Worldbadminton website as follows by looking at the right hand column and clicking on the Singapore Open Draw:

http://www.worldbadminton.net/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx

Good Luck! :)

Thanks a lot Loh!! But do they usually tell what is the exact time when fu/cai is going to play against the particular opponent during the Preliminary Round? 'Cause I don't want to stay the whole day in the stadium to watch some players that I don't know just to wait for his turn.. Hehehe.. Thanks!

[Loh]

Thanks a lot Loh!! But do they usually tell what is the exact time when fu/cai is going to play against the particular opponent during the Preliminary Round? 'Cause I don't want to stay the whole day in the stadium to watch some players that I don't know just to wait for his turn.. Hehehe.. Thanks!

Normally the detailed schedule with the times shown will be available nearer the competition date at the venue itself. Go to the relevant website again for the results and other details.

It is not a bad idea to watch other players as well. I was surprised to 'discover' Lee Chong Wei to be such a good player, certainly with great potential, when he played here as a "nobody" sometime ago. Similarly with Simon Santoso who is now ranked third after Taufik and Sony in Indonesia.

You may find the following SISTIC website to be helpful:

http://www.sistic.com/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=zcq.8!DzFGe2k0uY@prtkQshI3PlMs5JA zsJFM

[magical_phoenix]

Normally the detailed schedule with the times shown will be available nearer the competition date at the venue itself. Go to the relevant website again for the results and other details.

It is not a bad idea to watch other players as well. I was surprised to 'discover' Lee Chong Wei to be such a good player, certainly with great potential, when he played here as a "nobody" sometime ago. Similarly with Simon Santoso who is now ranked third after Taufik and Sony in Indonesia.

You may find the following SISTIC website to be helpful:

http://www.sistic.com/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=zcq.8!DzFGe2k0uY@prtkQshI3PlMs5JA zsJFM

Yeah.. u r definitely right.. Other players are worth watching too!! I just wanna make sure that I don't miss the match that I've been waiting for though.. Hahaha.. A lot of thanks to you!!! Btw, is it possible to get close to the players in SIS? And is there like hugeeee crowd coming to watch? And are the tickets going to be sold out very fast?? My first time watching sg open live, so I don't have any idea about it.. Perhaps u can help me? Thanks!

[Loh]

Yeah.. u r definitely right.. Other players are worth watching too!! I just wanna make sure that I don't miss the match that I've been waiting for though.. Hahaha.. A lot of thanks to you!!! Btw, is it possible to get close to the players in SIS? And is there like hugeeee crowd coming to watch? And are the tickets going to be sold out very fast?? My first time watching sg open live, so I don't have any idea about it.. Perhaps u can help me? Thanks!

Yes you can get quite close to the players if you are very early and go right down to as near to the court level. For security reasons, they will have a barrier to prevent an invasion into the courts but you may be able to get your autograph signed by stretching out your hand across the barrier.

The free seating enables early fans to get to the 'best' seats although certain sections of the SIS are cordoned off for VIPs, the Press, Players, Officials, etc. The SIS is relatively huge for a badminton event and therefore you should be able to get tickets.

If you dislike the cold, bring along a jacket or a wind breaker for the aircon could be quite strong. Cameras without flash are normally permitted. Food is strictly probibited in the seating area but can be bought and eaten at the boundaries specially allocated for this purpose. I think they may continue with providing free games, etc, at the lobby. So, it should be an exciting and fun-filled day or evening for you and your friends at the SIS! :D

[magical_phoenix]

Yes you can get quite close to the players if you are very early and go right down to as near to the court level. For security reasons, they will have a barrier to prevent an invasion into the courts but you may be able to get your autograph signed by stretching out your hand across the barrier.

The free seating enables early fans to get to the 'best' seats although certain sections of the SIS are cordoned off for VIPs, the Press, Players, Officials, etc. The SIS is relatively huge for a badminton event and therefore you should be able to get tickets.

If you dislike the cold, bring along a jacket or a wind breaker for the aircon could be quite strong. Cameras without flash are normally permitted. Food is strictly probibited in the seating area but can be bought and eaten at the boundaries specially allocated for this purpose. I think they may continue with providing free games, etc, at the lobby. So, it should be an exciting and fun-filled day or evening for you and your friends at the SIS! :D

Wow, Loh! Are u a tour guide or what?? Thanks for the incredibly excellent background info :cool: !!! It tells me about almost everything that I want to know except for a few things.. Hehe (sorry for having so many questions, but I'm so excited about going and want to make the fullest of it :D ) So, you are implying that it's not possible to take pictures with the players in the stadium? Such a pity if not ><.. Is the security really tight? If like in Indo it's a bit disorderly, so it's a li' bit easy to get near the players. Hehehe. If yes, how do ppl usually take pics with the players.. (OMG, sorry for going a lil' bit out of topic) Thanks again!!

[chika]

hohoho magical_ phoenix so ur going to sg open?? waaaoww.. gudluck!! hope u can meet fu/cai n other players and also get many pictures of them kekeke.. dont forget to post them here.. :D :D

[ants]

Wow, Loh! Are u a tour guide or what?? Thanks for the incredibly excellent background info :cool: !!! It tells me about almost everything that I want to know except for a few things.. Hehe (sorry for having so many questions, but I'm so excited about going and want to make the fullest of it :D ) So, you are implying that it's not possible to take pictures with the players in the stadium? Such a pity if not ><.. Is the security really tight? If like in Indo it's a bit disorderly, so it's a li' bit easy to get near the players. Hehehe. If yes, how do ppl usually take pics with the players.. (OMG, sorry for going a lil' bit out of topic) Thanks again!!

Hahah if you want to know more about Spore? Loh is the man to talk to! He can give you all the info you want. I think he is much better than "tour guides" in Spore.

[Loh]

Wow, Loh! Are u a tour guide or what?? Thanks for the incredibly excellent background info :cool: !!! It tells me about almost everything that I want to know except for a few things.. Hehe (sorry for having so many questions, but I'm so excited about going and want to make the fullest of it :D ) So, you are implying that it's not possible to take pictures with the players in the stadium? Such a pity if not ><.. Is the security really tight? If like in Indo it's a bit disorderly, so it's a li' bit easy to get near the players. Hehehe. If yes, how do ppl usually take pics with the players.. (OMG, sorry for going a lil' bit out of topic) Thanks again!!

If you are new to Singapore, may I welcome you and certainly hope you'll enjoy all the excitement in the SIS.

Of course you can take pics, but don't use the flash which can distract the players and spectators alike. I always try to take as many pics as possible when I'm there. You must be bold enough to get to as near your idols, Fu & Cai to get their shirts and autographs. Best to get them after their matches by dashing down to the court level well beforehand and stop them at the barrier with your outstretched hands and call their names. You may even be able to get your friend to take a shot of you and your idols by requesting that they stand in front of the barrier with you at their side on the other side of the barrier.

Here's just to show you how the SIS looks like and the many pics I took of the players and the court action last year, plus of course not forgetting the pics of Fu & Cai, who unfortunately lost to the young Malaysian pair. This year many more stars, like Lin Dan, will be competing. You will be very buzy snapping away with your hopefully digital camera and watching the action non-stop! :D :D :D

ENJOY......

[storkbill]

As i don't have leave, i can only rush down from work to watch the evening matches. According to the website, the timing for the preliminary rounds is "9 am to 11 pm."

But what time do the evening matches start? 7.00 pm? 7.30 pm? 8.00 pm?

Similarly, what time is the friday evening quarter-final match?

[unregistered]

hmmm...im a volunteer at the singapore open and will be there helping out for the first 4 days.

[magical_phoenix]

If you are new to Singapore, may I welcome you and certainly hope you'll enjoy all the excitement in the SIS.

Of course you can take pics, but don't use the flash which can distract the players and spectators alike. I always try to take as many pics as possible when I'm there. You must be bold enough to get to as near your idols, Fu & Cai to get their shirts and autographs. Best to get them after their matches by dashing down to the court level well beforehand and stop them at the barrier with your outstretched hands and call their names. You may even be able to get your friend to take a shot of you and your idols by requesting that they stand in front of the barrier with you at their side on the other side of the barrier.

Here's just to show you how the SIS looks like and the many pics I took of the players and the court action last year, plus of course not forgetting the pics of Fu & Cai, who unfortunately lost to the young Malaysian pair. This year many more stars, like Lin Dan, will be competing. You will be very buzy snapping away with your hopefully digital camera and watching the action non-stop! :D :D :D

ENJOY......

Wow, Loh!!! Thanks a lot!! Those are great pics and I really get a good picture now on what is going on there!!! And thanks for the fu/cai pics!! Those are really good!! Did u take all the pics urself?? Cool!! Hehehe.. This SG Open is really something to look forward to!! Great job, Loh! And keep it up!

Btw, unregistered, what do you do as a volunteer there? Will you get to meet all the players? When will the players start coming to SG?

[storkbill]

Its Monday already and the preliminary round is Wednesday, but I can't find a schedule anywhere.

Can someone tell me what time are the evening games and who is playing? Thanks very much.

[Loh]

Its Monday already and the preliminary round is Wednesday, but I can't find a schedule anywhere.

Can someone tell me what time are the evening games and who is playing? Thanks very much.

I sympathize with you.
Somehow the SBA is not directly involved in the publicity process. The Straits Times even reported in today's paper that the qualifiers will be held at the SBH for today and tomorrow. But a check with the SBA and Aviva confirmed that all the matches will be held at the SIS.

Today's Qualifiers starts at 1 pm. and tomorrow at 9 am. These two days are free to the public.

[storkbill]

Ok, I found the match schedule online through clicking every link,
they should make it easier for us to find it... and the schedule is on the SBA and not SG open website:

Lin Dan playing at 9 am on 29 June....

http://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/horizon/110897649405ibsi051l00001.htm

[moonsilk]

Ok, I found the match schedule online through clicking every link,
they should make it easier for us to find it... and the schedule is on the SBA and not SG open website:

Lin Dan playing at 9 am on 29 June....

http://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/horizon/110897649405ibsi051l00001.htm


Actually the schedule is also found at the Sg open website.
At the main page of the website,on the right theres a link to click on "Live Score".Click on live score to see the schedule.
Anyway,this is the link:
http://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/horizon/110897649405ibsi05main.htm

All the matches start early and it ends early as well.
For the 1/64 round,the MS event,it starts as early as 9am-12noon!:eek:
How many people can be there at this time?!?
Most people are working or schooling!!

I think many people will either miss many matches or they have to take leave to watch the matches.Most people will miss matches on weds and thurs i supposed,because of work and school.
How to attract more spectators when the timing of the matches are like that?!
:confused:

[Dave18]

For the 1/64 round,the MS event,it starts as early as 9am-12noon!:eek:
How many people can be there at this time?!?
Most people are working or schooling!!

:confused:Lol. I skip work to go play badminton at club so if I were given the opportunity to go to spore open and if I had work or school, I would choose to go to spore open.

[choonghannrulez]

Hey guys, just for ur info, LinDan will be playing his 2nd rd against Jang YoungSoo(Korea) ard 7plus on WED 29th June. mm.. guess schstudents would be catchin RONALD vs ChoongHann ard 7pm to 8pm too.

WED 29th: 7pm to 8pm will be the "prime period". :p






P.s. Hey UNREGISTERED, i will be going down to be a volunteer too. I'm a student. U? :D

[Netasia]

all our XD were out, but 2 of our MS won the 1st round.:)
http://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/horizon/110897649405ibsi05res.htm

[Jansenkzh]

what time will it begin on fri?

[storkbill]

NOTE: Schedules have changed since earlier. If you downloaded or printed out, you will need to do it again.