Competition: 1st Minoan Cup “The Ariadne Legend” U14 in Men & Women FOIL - SABRE (Ind.)
Category: European U14 Circuit (born in 2012 & younger)
Date: Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 March 2026
Venue: Nea Alikarnassos Indoor Hall, Crete, Greece
Organizer: Athletic Club of Messara 'Kapetan Michalis Korakas & Hellenic Fencing Federation
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1. Registration U14 (Ind.): According to EFC European U14 Circuits Rules, inscription of Fencers must be done through EFC website: www.eurofencing.info by National Federations only before 20th March 2026. Participation in the competition is open for the athletes having valid EFC licenses for 2025-2026 season in accordance with the quotas of EFC.
2. Registration Fee: EFC U14 25€ to be paid cash at confirmation of inscriptions.
3. Schedule:
Saturday 28-03-2026 U14 Men Foil (Ind.)
08: 00 - 08:30 am Registration /
09:00 am - start of pools
U14 Women Foil (Ind.)
13:00 pm – 13:30 pm Registration /
14:00 pm start of start of pools
Sunday 29-03-2026 U14 Men Sabre (Ind.)
08: 00 - 08:30 am Registration /
9:00 am - start of pools
U14 Sabre Foil (Ind.)
13:00 pm – 13:30 pm Registration /
14:00 pm start of start of pools
U14 Pools (Ind.) schedule with time and pistes indication will be available day before Competition at www.fencingworldwide.com
Last call: 30 min. before scheduled time!!! (No participation confirmation will be accepted after that time limit)
4. Equipment:
U14 A minimum of 350N in fencing suit and glove. FIE under-plastron, and FIE mask is mandatory
5. Weapons Control: Weapon control will be carried by the referees at the piste.
6. Formula for U14 Individual Competition: One (1) round of pools (20-25% of fencers will be eliminated after the pools) followed by direct elimination table (15 touches) without “repechage” Final (Semis – Finals)
7. Referees Quota ONLY FOR U14 EFC CIRCUIT:
1-4 Fencers – No referees required / 5-9 Fencers – 1 referee / 10-19 Fencers – 2 referees / +20 Fencers – 3 referees
Non respect of quota will be sanctioned by 400 EUR for every missing referee according to EFC Rules. All referees must be entered the same way as the fencers, through EFC website!
8. Responsibility: No responsibility on Organizers in case of accident or loosing items in the venue.
9. LIVE RESULTS: www.fencingworldwide.com
10. Prizes:
1st place Cup – Gold Medal plus Diploma,
2nd place – Silver Medal plus Diploma,
3rd places – Bronze Medal plus Diploma.
5th to 8th places - Diploma
11. Snack Bar available on venue.
12. Location of the venue Nea Alikarnassos Indoor Hall, Crete: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4LGhrMYPdjmnCmSWA
13. Suggested Accommodation
Marilena Hotel A.Papandreou 173, Amoudara Gaziou
Our prices with full board (breakfast – dinner) are as follows:
Single room: 105.00 EUR per room per night
Double room: 160.00 EUR per room per night
Triple room: 225.00 EUR per room per night
Our All Inclusive prices are as follows:
Single room: 115.00 EUR per room per night
Double room: 180.00 EUR per room per night
Triple room: 255.00 EUR per room per night
Information: 2810334277 | Email: contact@feriastravel.gr
Contact Person: Mr. Sfakianakis Michail Tel: +306946901990 E-mail: alm@xifaskia.com
Athletic Club of Messara 'Kapetan Michalis Korakas'
www.xifaskia.com
