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TOKYO OPEN
FENCING 2024

OVERVIEW

ORGANIZER
Minato Fencing Association
https://www.minatofencing.com/


DATE
January 27-28th, 2024 ​

 

Venue

Minato Sports Center, Arena.

CATEGORY
FOIL

  • U-8 Individual ( Girls and Boys Mixed )・・・U-8 Fencers aged 6 to 8 on January 1, 2024

  • U-10 Individual ( Girls / Boys )・・・U-10 Fencers aged 6 to 10 on January 1, 2024

  • U-12 Individual ( Girls / Boys )・・・U-12 Fencers aged 12 and under on January 1, 2024

  • U-15 Individual ( Girls / Boys )・・・U-15 Fencers aged 15 and under on January 1, 2024

  • Senior Individual ( Women / Men )・・・Senior Fencers aged 12 and above on January 1, 2024

  • Veteran Individual ( Women / Men )

    • Over 40・・・Veteran Fencers aged 40 and above on January 1, 2024

    • Over 50・・・Veteran Fencers aged 50 and above on January 1, 2024

    • Over 60・・・Veteran Fencers aged 60 and above on January 1, 2024

  • Beginner Individual ( Women and Men Mixed )・・・Fencers aged 15 and above on January 1, 2024
    Only Fencers limited to six months of experience may participate in the Beginner Category.


EPEE

  • U-12 Individual ( Girls and Boys Mixed )・・・U-12 Fencers aged 12 and under on January 1, 2024

  • U-15 Individual ( Girls / Boys )・・・U-15 Fencers aged 15 and under on January 1, 2024

  • Senior Individual ( Women / Men )・・・Senior Fencers aged 12 and above on January 1, 2024

 

*Fencers younger than age 6 on January 1, 2024 are not eligible to participate in the tournament.
*A Fencer may participate in a tot
al of two categories. However, a fencer can only participate in up to one category per day.
*Veteran categories may change classification by age depending on the num
ber of participants.


Schedule
January 27th ( Sat )
FOIL

  • U-10 Girls Individual

  • U-10 Boys Individual

  • U-15 Girls Individual

  • U-15 Boys Individual

  • Veteran Over 40・50・60 Women's Individual

  • Veteran Over 40・50・60 Men's Individual


EPEE

  • U-12 Girls and Boys Mixed Individual

  • Senior Women's Individual

  • Senior Men's Individual


January 28th ( Sun )
FOIL

  • U-8 Girls and Boys Mixed Individual

  • U-12 Girls Individual

  • U-12 Boys Individual

  • Senior Women's Individual

  • Senior Men's Individual

  • Beginner Individual ( Women's and Men's Mixed )


EPEE

  • U-15 Girls Individual

  • U-15 Boys Individual ​


Check in Time / Start Venue

  • January 27th ( Sat )

    • Open : 8:30am

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ENTRY

Please register using the entry form below. No cancellations will be accepted after application and no refunds will be given.

*Application period : January 10, 2024.

ENTRY FORM
https://tinyurl.com/7a76jbb2




FEE
5,000yen (per 1 category) 

*A Fencer may participate in a total of two categories. However, a fencer can only participate in up to one category per day.

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RULES

GUIDELINE
One qualifying round of pools, then direct elimination.

EQUIPMENT

  • All equipment will be checked on the piste by the referee of the match. When the referee find any violation of the rules, the fencer may receive penalty(s) based on the technical rules.

  • Metal bib is required for all foil categories. U-12 and below categories may use the the 350N mask. U-15 and above categories must use the 1600N mask with newer double-folded headbands.

  • We require 800N for underarm protector, but jacket and pants can be 350N (do not need to be FIE approved level, except for underarm protector).

  • Plastic chest protector and soft cover are both required for U-15 and above girls and women's category. It is not required but recommended for U8, U10 and U12 categories.

  • As for the mask, the only requirement is for the Leon Paul mask. We require the second strap for the Leon Paul mask that does not have metal support on the back.

  • There should be no tear in mask, jacket, pants, glove, and we require long socks that cover knees.

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ACCESS

VENUE
Minato Sports Center, Arena.
105-0023, 1-16-1 Shibaura, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

https://www.minatoku-sports.com/english/index.html

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SAFETY CONTROL

The Organizer shall not be held liable in any way for injury or accident during the tournament therefore you shall especially pay attention to safety control. You shall be careful not to hit face or body of the other by your equipment such as sword while you move.

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