Magnum Sal Cup
We would like to invite You to the first Polish synthetic weapons tournament.
The tournament will be based on the HEMA rules, where practitioners of Eastern and Western Martial Arts may meet using their own set of weapons.
The bouts will be held by choosing your own set of weapons, with which you will be fighting till scoring appropriate amount of points or till a specific amount of time will pass. The bout will be played till a fighter delivers an efficient cut or thrust at the enemy, then they will disengage and appropriate points would be distributed.
Synthetic Weapons
During the event you Gould be able to use any weapons listed underneath. There would be no other sets allowed, than those listed. All the weapons are produced by Silkfencing Synthetic company.
- Longsword
- Type XIV Sword
- Type XIV sword and a Buckler
- Type XIV and a Shield
- Type X Sword
- Type X Sword and a Buckler
- Type X Sword and a Buckler
- Dussack
- Dussack and a Buckler
- Dussack and a Shield
- Katana
- Katana and Wakizashi
- Sidesword
- Sidesword and a Buckler
- Sidesword and a Shield
- Cut and Thrust Rapier
- Cut and Thrust Rapier and a Buckler
- Cut and Thrust Rapier and a Dagger
- Shamshir
- Shamshir and a Buckler (Seppar)
- Western Style Saber
- Polish Hussar Saber
RULES
Group Phase
In the first chase of the tournament, the contestants fight in groups of 6 to 10, where each fighter bouts against another from the specific group. After finishing all the bouts, 2 to 3 people are qualified to the next phase according to the amount of points won.
Semifinal Phase
In Semifinal phase the same rules as in the previous phase are applied. 4 contestants with the highest amount ofpoints are qualified to the final phase. (In case of two semifinal groups there are two fighters from each group that are qualified)
Final Phase
Fights in Final Phase are based on the same rules as the previous phases. Places on podium are given by the amount of won bouts, if there is a draw, the points are the deciding factor.
WEAPON CHOICE
The organizer is giving an access to a full assortment of previously listed weapons before each bout. Each fighter may choose the weapon before each bout, the change, however needs to be communicated tothe Main Judge before starting of the bout.
PROTECTION
Required protection: Gambeson or any form of body protection like synthetic armour (e.g. chosen types of motocross armour), throat protection, knee and elbow joint protection. Head must be protected with a fencing mask with back of the head protection.
Steel protectors are allowed after thorough inspection for any form of sharp edges or spikes that may damage synthetic weapons.
Hand protection, which are not standard HEMA used protection would be allowed in the tournament once they will meet the basic requirements.
FIGHTING RULES
Each fight is fought till achieving 7 points, fighting 5 bouts or 3 minutes. Each of the contestants will have a right to take a technical break (max 30 sec) in order to correct the protection or change the weapon
Fights in the Final Phase will have no time limit.
Each bout will be fought till a direct hit is landed or the Main Judge calls out “STÓJ!” (which means stop!)
Thrust and cuts with the edge are allowed. Qualified target is the entire body, except groin, armpits and feet. It is forbidden to hit with the pommel or the rant of the shield. It is possible to hit with the flat of the shield.
The points will be distributed accordingly:
- 2 points for striking the body and head with both cut and thrust
- 2 points for striking the upper arm and thigh with a thrust
- 1 point for striking any part of the limb with a cut.
Feeble or too soft strikes may not be awarded with points.
Double strikes: if both fighters hit themselves in the same action, it is treated as a double. For a double strike no points are given, yet a warning is given. 3 such warning would end the fight with already received points. In very special situations Main Judge can order to continue the fight (e.g. when one of the contestants is causing the doubles on purpose.)
Nachschlag Rule: Afterblow strike, delivered during the time of receiving the strike from the opponent would be called a Nachschlag. In case of Nachschlag there are no points given, and the bout is scored. Making a purposeful Nachschlag in the action after receiving the strike or after the “STÓJ!’ signal is penalized by a warning.
JUDGING
Each fight is judged by one Main Judge and three to four Line Judges. The objective of the Main Judge is to start and finish all the bouts, distribute points to contestants and stop the bouts in case of emergencies.
Each Bout will be started by the Main Judge, by first checking if both fighters are ready and Line judges are focused by calling ”Sędziowie Gotowi?” (Judges ready?) and “Gotów?” (Ready?). The Bout commences with the signal „BIJ!” (Fight!) and stops on „STÓJ!” (STOP)
Objectives of the Line Judges is to observe the fight and help the Main Judge. Each Line Judge can suggest the Main Judge to stop the bout by signaling with the hand or calling “Point!”. If the safety of the fighters is compromised Line Judge can stop the bout themselves crying “STÓJ” (STOP). Line Judge who stops a fight without any reason will be disciplined.
After stopping the bout, the fighters go back to their corners, and the Main Judge distributes points, after consulting it with Line Judges. Main Judge may call out Bout repetition in case of unsure situation. The amount of distributed points is told aloud to the recorder of the Fight.
Registration
Registration can be done already today. All you need is to make a payment of 80 PLN (around 17 EUR) on an account that would be sent to you in registration confirmation. Within the payment we register you to the tournament and supply all the registrants with water and free access to the weaponry during the event.
In order to register you need to send an email to contact@silkfencingteam.pl wit following information
- Name and Surname
- Name of the Club
- Whether you need some additional equipment
- Whether you want to help in judging
- Whether you need help in finding bed and breakfast.
All the information will be sent to you in the confirmation email.
We sadly are unable to organise sleeping on the place, yet there are many B&B hotels, and hostels around the location
On the spot there is a small buffet where you can order something to eat.
Judges
We are in Dire need of people billing to help judging. Every person willing is subject to verification by the head of their clubs, who will need to send a recommendation or become a line judge. It can be also used to verify a person as the main judge.
Judge naturally is not required to pay the entrance fee. There is possibility of participants to take part in judging in the groups they are not taking part, which will happen only if there would be sufficient amount of participants. The registration costs will be lessened then.
Lacking Equipment?
A special aspect of this tournament will be an ability to loan some of the equipment. We will have several masks and protectors in our disposition it will be connected to the additional fee of 40 PLN. The requirement of using the loaned equipment will be having anything to protect the equipment from heavy sweating (e.g. a hat under the mask)
Rules
More information soon
Localization
The venue is in here: http://kampuswielicki.pl/p/index.php
It is a Wieliczka Campus, it has a great easy to access point, it has as well a good bistro, showers, changing rooms and there would be an additional small halls to warm up and spar.
Getting there by car
Getting there by car is easy, from the route nr 94 in direction of Tarnów, you need to turn right to route nr 934 in direction of Dobczyce, then after 650 m you need to turn left to the Piłsudski street Down on the street you will see the Campus.
Getting there by bus
Campus is next to bus stop called Wieliczka Kampus. It is very easy to reach by lines 204, 224 and 304 which go to most parts of the Kraków city. After taking off the bus, you need to walk 100 m down the street to get into the Campus.
