PARTICIPATION DETAILS

Application for Participation
Please submit an application form for participation by e-mail to the following
address no later than 31 October, 2009 : jwym2000@yahoo.com


Participation Fees
A participation fee of USD 10 per person is imposed on all participating international bands. The fee only applies to performing members of the band. A deposit of USD500 has to be paid upon confirmation of participation.

For local bands, the fee is RM25 per person and the deposit amount is RM1,000.


Deadlines
For International Bands ONLY:
Registration of Participation : 31 August, 2009
together with payment of deposit of USD500
Full payment of Participation Fees : 31 October, 2009
Full payment for accommodation : 30 November, 2009

Accommodation
All participating bands may choose to stay at either hotels or hostels.in Kuala Lumpur. The cost of board and lodging are :

• Hostel plus 3 meals a day : USD15 per person per day
• 3-star rated hotel plus 3 meals a day : USD45 per person per day
• 4-star rated hotel plus 3 meals a day : USD55 per person per day

The above hotel charges are based on twin-sharing basis.


Transportation
All transportation from the KL International Airport to hotels and from hotels to all performing venues is provided at NO EXTRA CHARGES. This includes air-conditioned buses, and trucks for carrying of instruments. Additional tours or excursions can be requested but extra charges will be incurred.


Marching Band Definitions

Division (Based on Development)

• Division I (Advanced level for the type of band):
  
  All bands who have participated in Division 1 (or the equivalent) at a recognized international or national band competition
  
  Bands may apply for placement in Division 1 based upon their development and most recent ratings.
  
  Bands currently in a lower division may be placed in Division 1 based upon their development and competition results presented in their application resume.
  
  
  
• Division II (Intermediate for the type of band):
  
  
Bands who have not participated in Division I (or the equivalent) at a recognized competition

Bands may apply for placement in Division II based upon their development and most recent ratings.

Bands currently in a Division II may be placed in Division II based upon their development and competition results presented in their application resume.