ABOUT

Kfar Saba was founded in 1903 and is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary. The foil competition will be held in conjunction with this anniversary.

Although Kfar Saba is a suburb of , located approximately 30 km from Ben Gurion International Airport and 25 km from Tel Aviv, it boasts a quiet atmosphere while providing housing to 90,000 warm- hearted citizens.

Kfar Saba was founded primarily on the precept of farming and its farmers mainly grew oranges and various other citrus fruits. However, due to the industrialization of the town about 40 years ago, farming began to wan and therefore fewer of its citizens earned an income from agriculture. Kfar Saba is now a thriving community which mainly earns its income from the high-tech industry. Kfar Saba also enjoys a reputation of high educational standards and serves as an example to other Israeli cities. Sports is also wholly integrated into the educational curriculum and is considered an important aspect of education. These sports include soccer, volleyball and, of course, fencing. GOOD REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE KFAR SABA JUNIOR WORLD CUP COMPETITION

Weather The average temperature in the months of March-April is a comfortable 20- 25 degrees Centigrade and has between a 50-60% level of humidity since Kfar Saba is located approximately 15 km from the . Besides the comfortable temperatures, boasts a spring filled with blossoming flowers and a carnival atmosphere following a rainy winter season. It also promises to be a time to take advantage of the warm Mediterranean Sea.

Return of Expenses In order to encourage fencers to attend the competition and uphold the tradition of attracting world-class sportsmen/women, the organizing committee has decided to grant a return of expenses to all those who register prior to 24-2-03. These expenses include: Free roundtrip transportation to and from Ben Gurion International Airport. Free roundtrip transportation to and from the hotel to the competition. Free room/half-board for each fencer. Return of 100 Euro to each fencer upon presentation of flight ticket.

**Any coach/escort accompanying a delegation of at least 3 fencers is entitled to the same conditions mentioned above.

Prizes In honor of Kfar Saba's 100th anniversary, the municipality has decided to grant monetary prizes to those fencers who exhibit excellence and come in the first 8 places in the competition.

First Prize: 500 Euro Second Prize: 250 Euro Third Prize: 100 Euro Security and Lodging Due to Israel's current sensitive security situation, strict security precautions will be taken to ensure the utmost safety of all those fencers, coaches, referees and escorts participating in the Kfar Saba Junior World Cup Competition. All fencers, coaches and escorts will be provided lodging at The Select Team Hotel at Wingate Institute which is located on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea near Netanya and 15 km from Kfar Saba. This is a closed, secure facility and works in close cooperation with Israel's security forces. Also present on the grounds are a fitness center, public beach, restaurant and cafeteria.

Expenses 1. Lodging on basis of bed and breakfast in The Select Team Hotel at Wingate Institute - 25 Euro each based on double occupancy 2. Lunch - 10 Euro 3. Dinner - 9 Euro. 4. Additional person in double room - 8 Euro 5. Free transportation to and from competition Coupe du Monde Junior Men/Women Foil 8-3-03

Eligibility Requirements

˜ Those born between 1983-1989 and members in good standing of international fencing community. ˜ Registration forms should be submitted to: Kfar Saba Fencing Club Fax: 972-9-765-8499 E-mail: [email protected],

For more information please call: English: Mr. Harari Yossi Tel: +972-52-836157 Russian: Mr. Adirim Lazar Tel: +972-51-370344 French/German: Mr. Bar-Yossef Uriel Tel: +972-8-6711283

˜ FIE rules will be applied, including poules and knockout format.

˜ Schedule of events 8:00-11:00 Control of weapons 09:30 Beginning of Junior World Cup (Men) 11:30 Beginning of Junior World Cup (Women) 18:00 Finals (1-4 places) ˜ Registration fee: 10 Euro ˜ The Junior World Cup Men/Women will be held at the Kfar Saba High Schools Sports Center. ˜ Referees: FIE rules will be applied.