To all the Asian fencing federations affiliated to the FCA,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the coming
This great event will take place in Singapore from 16 to 21 July 2009.
You will find enclosed the event regulations as well as several documents aimed at facilitating your stay in Singapore.
Details about this competition can be found in the following pages. If you need further details, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Wang Wenying (Finance & Admin Executive) or Ms Loo Luan Luan (General Manager, Fencing Singapore) at the following:
Ms Wang Wenying Mobile: (65) 9852 9864
Ms Loo Luan Luan Mobile: (65) 9644 4702
Contact email: fs.intl@gmail.com
Fax number: (65) 6234 0925
We look forward to having your support and to welcoming you and your contingent to Singapore in July.
Yours sincerely,
Adrian LEE
President
Fencing Singapore Celso L DAYRIT
President
Fencing Confederation Of Asia
1 March 2009
Enclosures: Competition information
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COMPETITION DETAILS
1. Date: 16 to 21 July 2009
2. Venue:
Agora Halls 1-2, Republic Polytechnic
9 Woodlands Ave 9, Singapore 738964
The competition venue is air-conditioned. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NO-SMOKING VENUE and smoking is prohibited AT ALL TIMES throughout the campus.
3. Organizer:
Fencing Singapore
518 Clementi Avenue 3 Tel: (65) 9852 9864 / 9644 4702
Clementi Sports Hall Fax: (65) 6234 0925
Singapore 129907 Email: fs.intl@gmail.com
4. Competition Schedule
Date Time Event
15 Jul 09 10:00am Weapon’s control
(Wed) 4:00pm Meeting for team managers
5:00pm Meeting for referees
16 Jul 09 9:00am Cadet men’s epee individual
(Thu) 11:00am Cadet women’s foil individual
1:00pm Cadet men’s sabre individual
5:00pm Opening ceremony
6:00pm Finals followed by prize presentation ceremony
17 Jul 09 9:00am Cadet men’s foil individual
(Fri) 11:00am Cadet women’s epee individual
1:00pm Cadet women’s sabre individual
5:00pm Finals followed by prize presentation ceremony
18 Jul 09 9:00am Junior men’s epee individual
(Sat) 11:00am Junior women’s foil individual
1:00pm Junior men’s sabre individual
5:00pm Finals followed by prize presentation ceremony
19 Jul 09 9:00am Junior men’s foil individual
(Sun) 11:00am Junior women’s epee individual
1:00pm Junior women’s sabre individual
5:00pm Finals followed by prize presentation ceremony
20 Jul 09 9:00am Junior men’s epee team
(Mon) 10:00am Junior women’s foil team
11:00am Junior men’s sabre team
5:00pm Finals followed by prize presentation ceremony
21 Jul 09 9:00am Junior men’s foil team
(Tue) 10:00am Junior women’s epee team
11:00am Junior women’s sabre team
5:00pm Finals followed by prize presentation ceremony
A more detailed schedule will be set during the DT meeting.
5. Participants
(i) Opened only to member countries of the Fencing Confederation of Asia and the Oceania Fencing Confederation.
(ii) Each country can enter four (4) competitors to each individual event and one (1) team of three (3) competitors and one (1) substitute in each team event.
6. Entries
(i) Preliminary Entry (by event and number) – Form 1, by Fri, 15 May 2009.
(ii) Final Entry (by event and name) – Forms 2 & 3, by Mon, 15 Jun 2009.
7. Photos
Please email us a passport-sized photo (in .jpg format) of each participant (officials and athletes) for making ID cards by Mon, 15 Jun 2009. Kindly name each photo file in the following manner:
E.g. SIN_Athlete_YING_DaoWan.jpg, CHN_Official_NI_Hao.jpg
8. Competition Methods
The fencing competition shall be conducted in accordance with the current Statutes and Rules of the FIE. In case of disagreement in interpretation of the Rules, the latest English version shall prevail. The Directoire de Technique shall deal with any unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules.
9. Equipment
All equipment used must pass standard weapon and equipment tests as prescribed by FIE. Kindly note it is COMPULSORY for all participants to wear FIE 800N underplastrons and minimum 350N fencing jackets / breeches. It is NOT COMPULSORY, however, to use foil masks with conductive bib nor transparent masks. All equipment must be sent for weapons testing and marked by us before they can be used in the competition.
10. Competition Management
(a) Referee
FIE-licensed referees will be designated by the FCA.
Referees must present themselves during the referee meeting on Wed, 15 July 2009. All referees must be properly attired in jacket/blazer and long pants.
(b) Directoire de Technique (DT)
The DT shall be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition. The members shall consist of 5 DTs from different countries and the chief of DT assigned by FCA.
(c) Protests
Appeals against decisions of a referee should be immediately made by the competitors or their team captains to the referee, before any decision is made regarding a subsequent hit. If the referee should maintain his decision, the complaint shall be brought to the attention of the DT.
11. Prizes
(i) Individual events: One Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze medals to the top 4 fencers and Diplomas to the top 8 fencers.
(ii) Team events: Four Gold medals for the champion team, Four Silver medals for the second placed team, and two sets of 4 Bronze medals for the two losing teams in the semi-finals, and Diplomas to the members of the top eight teams.
12. Entry Fees, Accommodation & Food
The rate of entry fees is SGD50.00/person/individual event and SGD130.00/team/event.
Official Hotel: Oxford Hotel
218 Queen St, Singapore 188549. Tel: (65) 6332 2222. Fax: (65) 6334 9633. www.oxfordhotel.com.sg
Oxford Hotel is located right in the heart of Singapore's historic
Oxford Hotel is located right in the heart of Singapore's historic district and civic centre where there is easy access to shopping and food outlets.
Single/twin room: SGD140.00/room/day (inclusive of breakfast)
Two-way airport transfer and daily two-way venue transfers are included in the above rates.
Payment for entry fees and accommodation is to be made in cash by 15 July 2009 after the Team Managers’ Meeting.
Please use Form 4 for reservation of accommodation and airport pick-up and fax it to us at fax no.: (65) 6234 0925 by Mon, 15 Jun 2009.
13. Language
The official language for AJCFC 2009 is English.
14. General Information
(i) Currency
Singapore’s unit of currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD). Foreign currency can be exchanged freely at banks, hotels, the airport and most big shopping malls. Current exchange rate is approximately SGD 1.55 for USD 1.00. Major credit cards are widely accepted in most places.
(ii) Entry Formalisation
All passengers entering Singapore must possess valid passports, participants are recommended to check with local Singapore Embassies for visa applications before traveling.
Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a Visa to enter Singapore:
Assessment Level I Countries:
India*, Myanmar*, Nigeria*, People’s Republic of China+ (PRC), Holders of Hong Kong Document of Identity, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit and Commonwealth of Independent States+ (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan).
Refer to this link for visa application procedures: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=168&secid=166
Assessment Level II Countries:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh*, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan*, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia~, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia*, Yemen, and holders of Palestinian Authority Passport, Temporary Passport issued by the United Arab Emirates and Refugee Travel Document issued by Middle-East countries.
Refer to this link for visa application procedures: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=169&secid=166
* Except for visitors with Diplomatic, Official and Service passports.
+ Except for visitors with Diplomatic, Official, Service and Public Affairs passports who are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days
~ Except for visitors with Diplomatic passports.
For the letter of invitation (Form V39A), please use attached copy and fill in the name, country of citizenship, passport number and country of embarkation. Email the completed copy to us so that we can sign and stamp it and email back to you in PDF copy for submission to the Singapore embassy in your country.
(iii) Weather & Dress
Singapore has a warm and humid climate throughout the year with a daily average temperature range of 24°C to 32°C. There may be isolated to scattered late morning and early afternoon showers during the competition period. Light clothing made from natural fabrics like cotton is best for everyday wear.
(iv) Water & Electricity
It is safe to drink water straight from the tap in Singapore. However, for those who prefer bottled mineral water, any supermarket will have ample stocks. Singapore's voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 Hz. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square shaped types. You may wish to visit the following website for more details of the plugs:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/singapore/
(v) Tipping
Tipping is not encouraged as most hotels and restaurants in Singapore already levy a 10% service charge on customers’ bills. Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore and is prohibited at the airport.
(vi) Smoking
Smoking in all air-conditioned public places (including education institutions) is against the law and subject to a SGD 1,000 fine. Smoking is also prohibited in all covered areas, including shopping centres, restaurants, cafes and bars (some are allowed to set up special smoking rooms). Smoking is also banned in outdoor eateries, coffee shops, canteens and cafes (some areas are set aside for smoking).
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