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OVERVIEW

  • ORGANIZER

    • Minato Fencing Association 

  • DATE

    • December 28-29th, 2024

  • VENUE

    • Minato Sports Center, Arena.
       

  • CATEGORY

  • FOIL

    • U-8 Individual ( Girls and Boys Mixed )

    • U-8 Fencers aged 6 to 8 on December 1, 2024

    • U-10 Individual ( Girls / Boys )

    • U-10 Fencers aged 6 to 10 on December 1, 2024

    • U-12 Individual ( Girls / Boys )

    • U-12 Fencers aged 12 and under on December 1, 2024

    • U-15 Individual ( Girls / Boys )

    • U-15 Fencers aged 15 and under on December 1, 2024

    • Senior Individual ( Women / Men )

    • Senior Fencers aged 12 and above on December 1, 2024

    • Veteran Individual ( Women / Men )

      • Over 40

        • Veteran Fencers aged 40 and above on December 1, 2024

      • Over 50

        • Veteran Fencers aged 50 and above on December 1, 2024

      • Over 60

        • Veteran Fencers aged 60 and above on December 1, 2024

    • Beginner Individual ( Women and Men Mixed )

      • Fencers aged 15 and above on December 1, 2024

      • Only Fencers limited to 12 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 December 1, 2024

    • U-15 Individual ( Girls / Boys )

      • U-15 Fencers aged 15 and under on December 1, 2024

    • Senior Individual ( Women / Men )

      • Senior Fencers aged 12 and above on December 1, 2024

  • *Fencers younger than age 6 on December 1, 2024 are not eligible to participate in the tournament.

  • *A Fencer may participate in a total 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 number of participants.

  • ​Schedule

    • December 28th ( 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

    • December 29th ( 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​

    • December 28th ( Sat ) Open : 8:30am

    • December 28th ( Sun ) Open : 8:30am

ENTRY

  • ENTRY

    • Please register using the entry form below.

    • No cancellations will be accepted after application and no refunds will be given. *Application period : December 13, 2024.
       

  • ENTRY FORM

  • 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.

    • There is no regulation for foil/epee length based on category.

ACCESS

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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.

VENUE USE

  • Venue Movement

    • Please be mindful of others using the venue. When moving around inside the facility, take care to avoid accidents or injuries caused by contact with swords or other equipment.

  • Warm-up and Lessons

    • It is strictly prohibited to practice, warm-up, stretch, or conduct lessons outside the designated times and areas. If such activities are discovered outside the specified times or locations, the association reserves the right to revoke your eligibility to participate in the event.

  • Food and Drink

    • Bringing food into the competition venue is prohibited.

  • Parking

    • Since congestion is expected, we encourage you to use public transportation as much as possible. If you do use the parking lot, please adhere to parking etiquette and be considerate of others. The organizer will not be held responsible for any accidents or incidents that occur in the parking area.

  • Managing Your Belongings and Valuables

    • We are not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage, so please manage your valuables and belongings carefully. Do not leave your belongings inside the competition venue. In case of lost items, announcements will be made on the website or Facebook. If the owner does not come forward within one year, the items will be disposed of.

  • Trash

    • Please take all your trash home with you.

  • Facilities and Equipment

    • If any facilities, equipment, or supplies are damaged or lost, compensation equivalent to the actual cost will be required.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • The Minato City Fencing Association will handle personal information and portrait rights obtained through participation applications, etc., as follows:
     

  • Purpose of Use

    • Personal information registered for competition participation will only be used for the management of the competition and will not be used for any other purposes.
       

  • Scope and Methods of Disclosure

    • Among personal information, details such as the team name, individual name, gender, age, and other information necessary for identifying the individual and their affiliation may be disclosed through the following methods:

      • Inclusion in competition programs

      • Introduction via announcements within the competition venue

      • Posting on displays inside or outside the competition venue

      • Posting on the competition-related website

  • Competition Results (Records)

    • Competition results (records), along with the aforementioned personal information, may be disclosed using the following methods:

      • Posting on the competition-related website

      • Inclusion in the competition reports created by the Minato City Fencing Association

      • Inclusion in the program for future competitions
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  • Handling of Portrait Rights

    • Photographs and videos taken by the Minato City Fencing Association or by authorized organizations may be published in printed materials, competition reports, websites, or other media.
       

  • Response

    • By completing the competition participation application, participants are deemed to have agreed to the above handling of their personal information and portrait rights.

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