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Between 2016 and 2022 I attended almost every EFC mens cadet epee competition. In the days before we had dedicated Facebook and WhatsApp groups available to us, it was hard to find any information on these competitions - apart from what might have appeared on the eurofencing website. Over the 6 years (more like 5 really as Covid paused things for 1 year), I picked up a lot of useful information which may be of interest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're planning on attending any of these competions and have any questions or concerns, please do drop a comment below or contact me directly<\/a> and I'll happily try and help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Cadet Circuit Competitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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EFC Budapest \u2013 Budapest Cup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Belgrade \u2013 Belgrade Open<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Luxembourg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first EFC cadet event that we ever went to and in my opinion, this is by far and away the best of them all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021 the Belgrade Fair hosted the event \u2013 a large complex of event halls next to the Sava river on the outskirts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in 2017 this event was a dry run for Luxembourg to host a FIE Junior World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EFC Geneve<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Thessaloniki<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Copenhagen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard was very high with most of the entries coming from France, Italy and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the smaller competitions on the calendar, but one I\u2019d definitely recommend to anyone looking to get some more International experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can I say about this event \u2013 it\u2019s all round one of the best competitions you could wish to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EFC Krakow \u2013 Wawel Dragon Trophy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Bratislava \u2013 Coupe du Danube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Bonn - Tank und Rast Pokal<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally taking place towards the end of the cadet season, this event attracts a good number of fencers and is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colossus of all the EFC cadet events \u2013 expect all the top fencers from around the world to be attending this competion. Generally considered to be the toughest event on the circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d probably rank it as the worst organisationally that we went to over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EFC Klagenfurt \u2013 Trofeo Dario Codarin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Grenoble \u2013 Challenge Mondial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFC Espoo \u2013 Espoo Fencing Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klagenfurt is a picturesque city and the competition venue ranks among the best of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great competition with a good number of entries and high standard of fencing \u2013 just prepare for any eventuality and a small amount of chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the smaller competitions but also one of the best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

FIE Junior World Cups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\"Palazzo<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coupe du Monde Basel \u2013 Troph\u00e9e de B\u00e2le<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpe Adria - Udine Junior World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located right on the France and Switzerland border and only a short journey from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Junior World Cup events go, this has to be one of the best, if not the best in my opinion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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