2019 Japan Cup, Cadet International Tournament
Asian Cadet Circuit 2019
Epée & Sabre<Competition Information>
1. Date:03rd August and 04th August, 2019

2. Venue:

Iwakunishi Sogo Gymnasium, Arena
Iwakuni Athletic Park, 1-40-1 Hirata, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Pref.
Telephone +81-82732-7611

3. Organizer:

Japanese Fencing Federation/Fédération Japonais d’Escrime
Telephone +81-3-3481-2379
Email: cadetcircuit-jp@fencing-jpn.jp

4. Competition Schedule
Date

EventsRemarks

03 August

Boy’s Epée & Girls’ Sabre

Individual

04 AugustGirls’ Epée & Boys Sabre

IndividualExpected Time Table : is shown below. It may vary depending on the number of participating fencers. The
final time schedule will be posted after the Team Managers Meeting on 02 Aug.

Friday,02 August :13:00~18:00 Accreditation
13:00~18:00 Training pistes are available on Budojyo (2F)

Saturday, 03 August :Sunday,04 August :16:00~DT meeting

17:00~

Team Managers Meeting for events on Saturday

09:00~15:00

Accreditation

10:00~

Men’s Epée 1st round for Individual matches

10:30~

Women’s Sabre 1st round for individual matches

16:00~

Men’s Epée & Women’s Sabre T4~T2

17:00~

Award Ceremony

17:15~

Team Managers Meeting for events on Sunday

09:00~15:00

Accreditation

10:00~

Men’s Sabre 1st round for Individual matches

10:30~

Women’s Epée 1st round for individual matches

115:00~

Men’s Sabre & Women’s Epée T4~T2

16:00~

Award Ceremony, Closing of the event

5. Participation
The host country may enter a maximum of 64 fencers, while other countries are limited to amaximum of 20 fencers. Fencers from other continents are welcome and will be subjected tothe same conditions to participate. All fencers must endorsed by their federations.

All participating fencers must be at least 13 years old and not be more than 16 years of age on
December 31 of the year 2019.

All participating fencers must have a valid Asian license for the season of 2019 to 2020, issued
by the FCA. Cadet fencers must register with the FCA to apply for such license and pay

an annual fee of US$15 to the FCA. Please confirm the procedure at each federation
office.
6. Entry and Feesa) To participate in any Asian cadet competition, all participating fencers must be endorsed bytheir federations.
b) Cadet fencers with valid Asian license interested to participate ACC must register through theFCA website by 22 July, 2019, to participate the ACC cadet circuit in Iwakuni.
c) Participating cadet fencers should pay an Entry Fee directly to the organizers of the competition,at the venue. The entry fee to be paid is US$40 per individual fencer.
7. Equipment/Uniforms:
Fencers must use standard FIE uniforms/equipment (800 NW for clothing, 1600 NW masks,
800 NW under garment/plastron, FIE homologated blades).

No name on the back of the fencer’s clothing is required. Uniforms with markings other thanof the official federation (such as schools, clubs) may be allowed.

Weapon Check will be conducted on the pistes, before the matches.

Equipment shop will be available in the Gymnasium.

8. Points and Ranking:Please refer to the Policy of Asian Cadet Circuit of FCA website;
FCA website /Documents/Policies/ACC

No points shall be awarded in competitions where there are less than 3 Asian/Oceania countries
and less than 30 participants (among them at least 30% foreigners). FCA shall be responsible
for tabulating the overall Asian cadet ranking based on the points awarded during thecompetition.

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9. Referees/Officials:
Participating countries must be accompanied by qualified referees based on the following
quota:
1 – 4 fencers no referee required
5 – 9 fencers, 1 referee
10 – 15 fencers, 2 referees
16 – 20 fencers, 3 referees

The federations who will send accompanied referees, please inform the name(s) of referee andeligible weapon to the organizer, by 3weeks before the date of the competition.

Non respect of referee quota is sanctioned by US$500 for every missing referee.
Qualified referees are those with good national or international level qualification andexperience.
The Host country shall provide at least two (2) FIE licensed referees coming from different
countries. FCA shall designate one official Referee Delegate from among the participatingreferees.

10. Formula of Competition:
Generally, the FIE technical and competition rules are to be respected.
When it is necessary to modify or to change the formula, DT will announce the change by
6:00 p.m. the day before the competition.

From the round preceding the ED table, a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 25% ofparticipations shall be eliminated

11. Competition Method
The fencing competition shall be conducted in accordance with the current Statutes and Rules of theFIE. In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules, the latest English version shall prevail.
The Directoire Technique(DT) shall deal with any unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules.
12. Awards:
Organizers shall provide all participants with a Certificate of Participation and a Diploma to the top
8 placers in each event. The top 4 placers in each event shall also be provided with medals by theFCA.

15. Accommodation
Organizer recommends to book following hotels, however you may arrange by yourself to find otherrooms/hotels in town. There are no differences on conditions.

3➀ Green Rich Hotel Iwakuni EkimaeSingle JPY8,800－(including Breakfast/Service Charges/Tax) per person/night➁ Iwakuni Plaza Hotel
Single JPY 6,000－(including BST.)per person/night➂ Hotel Trend Iwakuni
Single JPY6,500－(including ST only) per person/night
Twin JPY6,300－(including ST only) per person/night④ Hotel AZ Yamaguchi Iwakuni
Single JPY6,500－(including ST only) per person/night
Twin JPY6,300－(including ST only) per person/night
To book above hotels, please contact our designated travel agent who has blocked some quantity ofrooms for the fencers. The price include breakfast, service-charges and tax per person. Please contact
fencing-support@keio-kanko.co.jp for support, by sending an attached application form.
When arrangement of accommodation is made through this designated agent, payment should be bycredit card only. For other payment, please consult to the agent.
13. Transportation from/to Airport:
Air travel : The most close airport is Iwakuni Airport, but when you take an international air
travel to Fukuoka, in Kyushu, JR Shinkansen will be good to come to JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.
From JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.to Iwakuni city will be 20 min. ride by taxi.

The Airport Shuttle Bus service is available from Iwakuni Airport to Iwakuni JR Station (WestGate). Hotels with number ➀ to ➂ are close to the JR station, in 3 to 10 min. walk. The shuttlebus fee is 200 yen per person, one way.

14. Transportation from hotel to the venue:
Unfortunately, we cannot provide the transportation from/to hotels to the venue.

Please call taxi(s) from your hotel to arrange. The taxi fees are likely followings:
From JR Iwakuni Sta. area to the venue ; 1500~2000 yen with 10~15 min. ride.

15. Language
The official language for the event is English.
16. Entry Formalization and VISA
Everyone entering Japan from abroad must possess valid passports, participants are recommended
to check with their local Japanese Embassy/Consulate for visa requirements before traveling.
Those who need visa assistance and/or visa support, please contact Japan Fencing Federation at
cadetcircuit-jp@fencing-jpn.jp. And send photocopy(s) of passport from your participants, immediately
and not later than 01 July, 2017.

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