2024 Swedish Championships U20 and veterans

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It is not permitted to participate on multiple competitions per competition day.

• Participants

Referees are not required.

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O.11. Ranking
Initial ranking must be based on the current position in Swedish ranking. Participants not included in this ranking are ranked by the last participant with ranking points in a group in a random order.

O.12. competition formula
The competition will be conducted according to the same competition formula used for the Swedish senior championship (see O.8.).

O.13. Ranking
1. Initial ranking of participating teams shall take place after the previous year's results except in the case covered by item 3 below.
2. Enrichment will be done unless obviously changed its strength from the previous year.
3. If individual junior championships and junior championships in teams are organized the same weekend, the initial ranking of participating teams will be based on the results of the previous individual Swedish championships for juniors summarizing the placement figures for the three best placed fighters in each team. fencers who did not participate in the individual contest get the number immediately after the last placed fencer.
O.14. competition formula
1. If the ranking is based on points O.13.1 and O13.2, the competition shall be conducted in accordance with the same competition formula as the Swedish championships in teams for seniors (see O.10.).
2. If the ranking is based on item O.13.3, the contest shall be conducted with a direct direct elimination.
3. If the number of teams is no more than six, the competition must be determined by everyone meeting everyone in a poule.
4. In all pool fights, the number of wins and then the index determines victory or placement in the pool.
5. The championship will be conducted so that all teams qualifying for table of 16 (eighth finals) will be able to confirm the positions. It is desirable that the organizer makes it possible for the team to reject all placements, ie. even lower than 16.

O.21. Ranking Initial ranking of the participants will take place after the current Swedish veteran ranking. Participants who are not listed on this ranking are ranked by the last participant with ranking points in a group in a random order. O.22. Competition Formula 1. The competition is to be conducted according to the competition formula for the Swedish Senior Championship (see O.8.), Alternatively according to the "Nordic Formula" (see O.17.) Or "Modified Nordic Formula" (see O.18.). 2. Direct elimination matches shall be performed in matches to 10 bouts. The match time in these matches will be two periods in three minutes with a one-minute break between them. For saber, the break will be when one of the fencers has reached five hits.

In Swedish fencing competitions, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) regulations and other statutes apply with amendments and additions according to SvFF competition rules.

At all Swedish competitions, the federation's code of conduct is in effect. Find the text here (in Swedish): https://xn--svenskfktning-hfb.se/foreningsledare/trygg-faktning/i-forening-och-pa-pa-tavling/

All participants are responsible for their own equipment.

A healthcare professional (trained in first aid, cardiovascular/pulmonary rescue and sports injuries) must be present at the competition venue. A special place for the competition's medical care function should be visible to all participants and clearly shown.

U17, U20, Sen o Vet:
Mask: FIE,
Vest: FIE,
Plastron: FIE,
Breeches: FIE,
Saber Glove: FIE,
Breast protection dam: Required (foil: FIE)
Blade: Standard
(At Nordic Championships, FIE blades are mandatory in senior category)
Max blade length: 5
Transparent body cord connectors and specific wiring through the guard connector!
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