2024 Satellite Tournament "William of Orange"

Participation is open to all Wheelchair Fencing Nations.
For each individual event, there is a minimum of four fencers from three World Abilitysport countries to be an official World Para Fencing event.
Athletes are allowed to start in higher categories (Cat. B athletes in Cat. A; and Cat. C athletes in Cat. B or Cat. A) on their own decision or if there are not sufficient participants in their own category.
All athletes need a valid World Para Fencing license for the year of the competition.

A fencer without an official international classification is not allowed to participate in an World Para Fencing competition.

Classification will take place for all unclassified competitors before the competition. The placing of competitors within each category is strictly according to the decision of the official classifiers authorities who have examined and classified them. A classification fee of 50 GBP per athlete is charged by World Abilitysport.

Referee qualification:

International referee license is required

IWAS A/B/P

Referees must be provided based on the total number of athletes per tournament.

The required number of qualified referees must be entered into the inscription system before athletes can be added to the competition.

The referees activity is not paid by the organizer.

The referees of the delegations must always attend the Competitions, Tournaments or Championships from the beginning until the end of the last bout/match of the competiton. A penalty fee will be applied if they arrive too late or leave too early.

Entries to: https://iwas.ophardt.online/
until Jun 12, 2024, 10:59:00 PM British Summer Time only by: National federation
Cancel until Jun 12, 2024, 10:59:00 PM British Summer Time
E-Mail: wheelchairfencing@iwasf.com AND cercleescrimeorangeois@hotmail.com

According to World Para Fencing rules:
Pools followed by direct elimination without elimination (100% of athletes proceed to direct elimination after pools).

All events will be fenced separated by gender (men, women) and by categories (A, B, C).

World Abilitysport retains the right to conduct random Anti-Doping testing at any World Para Fencing competition.

According to World Para Fencing rules with the following exceptions:

There is no need to have the name/nation of the athlete printed on the back of the jackets or to have the nation printed on the apron.
Also, no national logos are required on the clothing or on spoke protectors.

NPA ATHLETES
As a payment in lieu of the obligation to provide referees, a fee of 150 GBP will be charged per athlete entered, per competition entered.
(see Neutral Athlete and Support Personnel Regulations from 28 March 2024)


VISA
If any team needs to apply for visa, please let the LOC know asap by email to
cercleescrimeorangeois@hotmail.com
and they will send you a VISA invitation letter.

INSURANCE
All members of attending delegations should insure themselves in case of accidents, injuries or illness.
The organizer will not accept any responsibility or financial loss or any other responsibility incurred by any of the participants whatsoever.

REGISTRATION
The price of registration is 40 euros per weapon, before the deadline submitted.
It will be 120 Euros for participants not registered within the mentioned deadlines.
The World Abilitysport Fee (20 GBP per person) will be invoiced after the Satellite Tournament and has to be paid directly to World Abilitysport.

PAYMENT
The payment of commitments and reserved services will be made on the premises of the competition at the registration table by:
- Cheque
- Bank card
- Cash

WELCOME
At the venue "Espace Alphonse Daudet" the registration opens at 4pm on Friday and at 8am on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday and Sunday refreshment bar opens at 8am with the possibility to have breakfast.

TEAM COMPETITION "WILLIAM OF ORANGE"
The “William of Orange” team competition is a mixed relay event with three weapons and 21 points.
It is open to national teams. The edition will take place on Saturday June 22nd after the individual events of the international satellite circuit.
Details you will find on WF website under
https://wheelchair-fencing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Team-Competition.pdf

ACCOMMODATION
Reservations and payments are the responsibility of the participants and accompanying persons.
A list of hotels you will find on WF website:
https://wheelchair-fencing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Orange-Hotel-List.pdf

MEALS
The City of Orange has many restaurants at all prices and for all tastes.
The local organizers will have a refreshment bar with snacks on the competition site.
It is possible to reserve meals in advance for:
- Friday evening
- Sunday noon
- Sunday evening
The cocktail reception on Saturday evening is offered upon reservation.
Please complete the form on WF website
https://wheelchair-fencing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Meal-Reservation.pdf
and send back the form to LOC:
cercleescrimeorangeois@hotmail.com

TRANSPORT / SHUTTLE BUSES
Shuttle Buses will operate between Marseille Airport (MRS), SNCF train station, venue and accommodation.
Please complete the form on WF website
https://wheelchair-fencing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Transport-Shuttle.pdf
and send back the form to LOC:
cercleescrimeorangeois@hotmail.com

SPECIAL REQUESTS
By e-mail to the address of the LOC: cercleescrimeorangeois@hotmail.com

The World Abilitysport Registration Fee (20 GBP per person), a possible Late Entry Surcharge (150 GBP per person after the entry deadline and until 3 days before the competition, 250 GBP until the head of delegation meeting), the fine for missing referees (1.500 GBP per missing referee before and 2.000 GBP after the entry deadline) and possible other fines must be paid directly to World Para Fencing.

Please note that all fees and penalties payable to World Para Fencing will be invoiced AFTER THE COMPETITION.


START TIMES

The start times of individual and team events may be subject to change to another time on the same day after the final entry deadline, when the entry numbers of athletes and teams are known.