International
Fencing
Club
League 2020
2019.2.22<Sat> - 2019.2.24<Mon>
About the International Fencing Club League
The Asian region’s youth fencing population has been steadily increasing in the recent years – and it is going to continue to do so, with the largest population of young people in the world concentrated in the Asian Region.
That being said, there has unfortunately been a lack of tournaments for younger fencers, with athletes under 14 being hit the hardest. With inadequate facilities, and the lack of the most basic framework, this is not the ideal situation for any young athlete who aspires to be a star one day.
The International Fencing Club League series was started as "Asian Collaborative Trophy" by the Asian Youth Fencing Board (AYFB) to fill this gap and has successfully held competitions in Tokyo and Hong Kong in 2019 with more than 1000 athletes competing.
Through this collaboration, our mission is to provide opportunities for lasting relationships and successfully build up world-class athletes.
Wong Tsan, Emura Koji
Asian Youth Fencing Board, 2019.12
International Fencing Club League Official Partner
International Fencing Club League Official Broadcaster
Asian Collaborative Trophy Official Supplier
Competition guidelines
Competition Name
International Fencing Club League 2020
Competition President
Osamu Takada (President of Itabashi Ward World Athlete Training Support Association)
Organizer
ASIAN YOUTH FENCING BOARD （AYFB）, OC-IFCL
Co-Organizer
EXDREAMSPORTS Inc.
Hong Kong Fencing School
Supporting Organizer
Itabashi Ward World Athlete Training Support Association (expected)
Special Supporter
TOPPAN Printing CO.,LTD.
Venue
[Main Venue]
Itabashi Ward 1st Elementary School Gymnasium (13-1 Hikawachō, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0013 JAPAN)
In Japanese: 板橋区立板橋第一小学校 （〒173-0013 東京都板橋区氷川町１３−１）
[Sub Venue]
TOPPAN Printing Gymnasium (1-22-19, Shimura, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0056 JAPAN)
In Japanese: 凸版印刷体育館（〒174-0056 東京都板橋区志村１丁目２２−１９）
Competition Formula and Regulations
[Formula]
1 Round of pools (up to 30% will be eliminated before DE’s)
Direct Elimination Rounds
All categories will have 5-touchbouts in pools.
All U10/U12 categories will have 10-touch direct elimination rounds.
All U14 categories will have 15-touchdirect elimination rounds.
[Equipment]
All equipment must meet official FIE regulation except:
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Competition clothes and masks:
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Each mustbe rated for at least 350N and have a visible “CE” mark.
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Foil masks:
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In the U10/U12 categories, both electric and non-electric bibs are permitted.
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It is also permitted to cover electric bibs with tape.
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Blade Length:
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In U10 foil, the maximum allowed is a Size 3
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In all other weapons and categories, all blade lengths are permitted.
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*Please make sure all equipment is in safeand workingcondition BEFORE the competition.
[Awards]
Certificate of Participation: All competitors
Diplomas: Top 8 places
Medals: Top 3 places (there will be no bout for bronze. Instead, there are twobronze medalists)
[Competition Language]
English and Japanese
[Anti-Doping Regulations]
Will be enforced in accordance with the latest WADA codes.
Competition Age Categories and Participation Eligibility
[Individual Events]
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U14
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Boys foil
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Girls foil
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Boys sabre
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Girls sabre
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Boys epee
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Girls epee
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U12
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Boys foil
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Girls foil
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Boys sabre
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Girls sabre
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Boys epee
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Girls epee
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U10
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Mixed foil
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Mixed sabre
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Mixed epee
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[Individual Team Events]
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U14
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Boys foil Team
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Girls foil Team
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Boys sabre Team
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Girls sabre Team
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Boys epee Team
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Girls epee Team
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[Participation Eligibility]
U14: Born after2006/1/1
U12: Born after2008/1/1
U10: Born after2010/1/1
*Multiple entry is not acceptable.
*younger fencers are also permitted to “fence up” in all age categories
Ex: A U10 fencer can fence in U14 but a U14 fencer can’t fence in U10
Entry Fees
[Individual events] One fencer, per event is JPY 5000 or USD 50
[Team events]One team, per event is JPY10000 or USD 100
*Only fencers from OUTSIDE Japan are permitted to pay in USD
*This includes very basic accident insurance
*Payments must be made after registration. For further details, consult [Registration] below.
*Once an entry fee payment is made, under no circumstances can it be refunded – even if the fencer can’t participate in the competition.
*If the upper limit for registered competitors is met, registration may be closed even if it is before the entry deadline.
Registration for Competitions
Before Entry
Before registering, please make sure you are able to receive e-mails from the following 2 domains:
Domain 1: exdream-sports.com
Domain 2: powr.io
*In the past, some have experienced problems with spam filters preventing the delivery of important messages.
Entry Process
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Navigate to the entry page by clicking the “Enter Now” button below.
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Enter the required information
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You will receive payment instructions within 3 business days via e-mail.
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Please ensure you make the payment within 10 daysof receiving the e-mail detailing payment information.
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You will be responsible for any transaction fees incurred.
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After payment has been confirmed, there will be a confirmation e-mail sent to your registered e-mail address.
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If you have not received a confirmation e-mail within 5 business days of your payment, please contact us using the information below:
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E-mail: hello@exdream-sports.com
Phone: (+81) 03-4405-5722 {IFCL2020 Office within EXDREAMSPORTS}
Registration Period
1st Period of Registration: 2019/12/20 ~ 2020/1/31
2nd Period of Registration: 2020/2/1 ~ 2020/2/10
*If the upper limit for registered competitors is met, registration may be closed even if it is before the entry deadline.
*If you wish to enter we recommend you do so soon.
Information for Those Living Outside of Japan
If you live in Hong Kong or Taiwan, you are required to register by country through an agent we select.
The countries for which an agent is required may change.
*For further information, please contact our offices at:
E-mail: hello@exdream-sports.com
Phone: (+81) 03-4405-5722 {IFCL2020 Office within EXDREAMSPORTS}
If you live in countries other than the above and have difficulty wiring money to a Japanese account, you may also make an online credit card payment. If you would like to pay online via credit card, please contact us.
Accommodation and Visa support
Hotel Booking
This competition does not have an official hotel.
If you would like assistance booking a hotel for the competition, you are able to book through our official travel agent “Kamome Tours”. However, there will be no support desk for athletes, result services, or official transport to the venue within the hotel.
Kamome Tours (Kamome Corporation)
Phone: +81-3-3506-0747 - Ask for “Fukuda”, who is in charge of competition booking
Visa Assistance
If you require a visa to enter Japan and need certain documents from the competition organizers, both EXDREAMSPORTS and AYFB are available to provide the specific documentation.
Because both creating the documents and obtaining a visa can take time, please make sure you contact our offices as soon as you can after registration.
Access to the Venue
Competition Venue
Main venue:
Itabashi Ward 1st Elementary School Gymnasium (13-1 Hikawachō, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0013 JAPAN)
In Japanese: 板橋区立板橋第一小学校 （〒173-0013 東京都板橋区氷川町１３−１）
Sub venue:
TOPPAN Printing Gymnasium (1-22-19, Shimura, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0056 JAPAN)
In Japanese: 凸版印刷体育館（〒174-0056 東京都板橋区志村１丁目２２−１９）
Information on Public Transport
Toei Mita Subway Line:
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3-minute walk from “Itabashikuyakushomae” Station (板橋区役所前)
Toubu Tojo Line:
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10-minute walk from “Ooyama” Station (大山)
If You Wish to Attend Using a Car
You will be required to have a parking pass to take advantage of the venue’s parking area. We will be posting further information regarding this matter at a later date, so please check back.
If the number of car users exceed the available spaces, a lottery system may be used to determine parking privileges.
Further Notes
Photography and Media Inside of the Competition Hall
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Photography and video recordings are permitted as long as they are for personal use.
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Individuals or groups who intend to sell the photographs/videos will not be allowed in the venue.
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Media/press who have been pre-approved by EXDREAMSPORTS and AYFB will be on-site.
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When you are inside the venue (the main hall and lobbies – all public spaces), the organizers are in possession of all personality rights, and athletes are not allowed to claim personality rights or related privacy rights.
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EXDREAMSPORTS, the AYFB, and all related official partners will only be recording/photographing for open reporting purposes as well as usage in future advertisements.
To media and press related persons:
If you wish to record, photograph, or otherwise attend the event with intent to distribute, you are required to attain the proper credentials. Please contact us using the addresses listed below:
E-mail: hello@exdream-sports.com
Phone: (+81) 03-4405-5722 {IFCL2020 Office within EXDREAMSPORTS}
Privacy Policy
Any information obtained during registration or during the competition will be used strictly in accordance with the privacy policies of EXDREAMSPORTS and AYFB.
The information will ONLY be used for purposes listed below:
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Organizational communication between EXDREAMSPORTS, AYFB, and other parties who have signed strict non-disclosure agreements with the competition organizers.
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Any information provisions in the future from EXDREAMSPORTS or AYFB concerning future competitions, specific sports events, related sports services, or future products.
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Providing segmented data of which participants are unidentifiable to outside parties, including but not limited to official partners for research and product development purposes.
