International Regional Circuit
2023 Hong Kong International Regional Circuit
Dates: December 30th and December 31st
Location: Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Events Offered: Cadet, Junior, Y14, Y12, Y10
Regular fee registration closes Dec. 1.
Venue
Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre: Rotunda Hall 3, 6/F
1 Trademart Dr. Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Recommended Hotel
Camlux Hotel - (2 minute walk to venue)
15 Wang Kwong Street
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon East, Hong Kong
Registration Deadlines
| Registration Opens | Sept. 8 |
| Regular Fee Deadline | Dec. 1 |
| Late Entry Deadline | Dec. 29 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Dec. 8 |
Registration Fees
| IRC Tournament Fees | Event Fee (Per Event) | Admin Fee | Sanction Fee | Total (One Event) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $65 | $55 | $9 | $179 |
Membership Requirements
One of the following types of USA Fencing memberships/licenses is required for the IRC:
International Competitive License (Non-U.S. Athletes) - $115
USA Fencing Competitive Membership (U.S. Citizens) - $99
The tournament is open to USA Fencing members with either of those membership types, regardless of where you live. That means USA Fencing members living either in the U.S. or abroad are eligible to compete!
National Event Qualification
The 2023 Hong Kong International Regional Circuit tournament will be the only one held during the 23-24 season. Athletes that place in the top 32 of the combined IRC list for Junior and Cadet, are eligible to compete in these events at the July Challenge. In addition, youth athletes that fence in an IRC in Y10, Y12 and/or Y14 will meet the prerequisite for fencing in the March Youth NAC. National points are awarded to the top 40% at an SYC competition.
