Dear Fellow Kendoka,

We are happy to announce the 29th. Hungary Kendo Cup to be held in Budapest with the following details.

Hungary Kendo Cup, Keiko & Exam 22.-24. July 2022

Important dates and deadlines
Homepage address: http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/

• 08. July 2022 deadline for online registration
• 22. July 2022 Kendo keiko & Ji geiko
• 23. July 2022 Hungary Kendo Cup Individual & Team Taikai
• 24. July 2022 examination until 4.dan & Ji geiko

Program & Fees
Homepage address: http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/program-and-locations/programs/

HKC PROGRAM*
22.07.2022 Friday
17:00-20:00 Keiko & Ji geiko
23.07.2022 Saturday
09:00 – 18:00 Individual & Team Competitions
19:30 – 23:00 Welcome party
24.07.2022 Sunday
10:00 – 13:00 Examination 1-4. Dan & Ji geiko

ATTENTION* We do reserve the right to change the program!

Venue – Accommodation & Sport arena
Homepage address: http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/program-and-locations/location-accomodation/

The completely renovated and modernized Budapest National Civil Service University or formerly known as Ludovika is located in the Orczy Garden in the district 8th.district. The open campus is a real gem of Pest and an upscale location for the event.

Accommodation:
Beds are available at the University dormitory for €20/night+€1/night tourism VAT without breakfast.
Address: Law enforcement educational building and residence hall
Budapest 1089, Diószegi Sámuel utca 38-42


Meal and Welcome party
Meal is available at the Ludovika Campus “menza” right beside the dormitory. The Welcome Party also will be at the same location but with smorgasbord serving style, with all you can drink beer + vine + soft drinks.

Ludovika Sport Arena
National Civil Service University Ludovika Arena
Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25, 1089
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/mwmNYBPGL5AfiMLs8

€ FEES
Homepage address: http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/program-and-locations/prices/

-Accommodation: €20 person/night without a meal (this has to be bank transferred to HKF), plus the municipality tax of 4%/night which needs to be paid upon arrival at the dormitory!
-Friday dinner: €4pp
-Saturday breakfast:€4pp
-Saturday lunch: €5pp
-Saturday Welcome party : €40pp
-Sunday breakfast: €4pp
-Friday keiko & Ji geiko: HUF 4000/person or €10
-Individual competition: HUF 6000/person or €15
-Team competition: HUF 17 000/team or €40  (paid by cash on spot!)
-Examination: Please see detailed fees on this page (paid by cash on spot!)

Categories of Competition
Homepage address: https://hungarykendocup.hu/competition/
Individual competition:
o Men’s ( 18 years old and above)
o Ladies’ ( 18 years old and above)
o Junior (15,16,17 years old at the time of the championship, No gender restriction, in case of 8 participants)
o Children (Older than 10 and younger than 14 years old at the time of the championship in case of 8 participants)
o 1.dan and under ( No gender restriction in case of 16 participants)”

Team competition:
o If you do not have a Team, then we are going to put you into one on spot!
o No gender restriction, 14 years old and above, teams composed of min 3 people max 7.

Examination of 1-4th. Dan
Homepage address: https://hungarykendocup.hu/en/exam/
24.07.2022. 10:00 door opens at 9:00 am

For HKF exam please DO NOT transfer the Examination fee, you can only pay cash for at the registration desk!
To apply you need to fill up the REGISTRATION form <http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/registration/> and ask your countries General Secretary or President to enter your name in the “EKF Members page” <https://admin.ekf-eu.com/> Exam system.

Please note that in our new regulation the examination starts with NIHON KENDO GATA!

Bank details (if your fee is more the €50!):
Name of account: MKSZ
Hungarian Kendo Federation (MKSZ) Address: 1073 Budapest, Dob u. 80. I.12.
Bank Address: Magnet Bank, 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 98.
Account number €: 16200216-17082408
IBAN Code: HU25 1620 0216 1708 2408 0000 0000
BIC/Swift: HBWEHUHB
PLEASE write a note: HKC+your name+name of Citiy+name of dojo

The HKF dan exam & team competition fee must be paid by cash at the HKF registration desk.
Please transfer the exact fee and bare all bank charges, otherwise we going to ask you to pay the difference on location. All SEPA style bank transfer usually has 4,50€ extra charges!

Pandemic situation in Hungary:
Travel to Hungary is once again unrestricted!
The lifting of epidemiological entry restrictions means that, from Monday the 7th of March 2022, travellers can enter Hungary without the need for vaccination or immunity certificates, or any kind of test or quarantine obligation. Simultaneously, the lifting of the special rules of access for certain services and events means that vaccination certificates are no longer required for entry to indoor congresses or conferences, accommodation establishments, spas, sporting or cultural events, music and dance festivals, or outdoor events of any kind. The wearing of masks in public spaces is no longer mandatory, although some venues may still recommend their use.

Please take your time and visit on of these official web sites for detailed information:
Information on Hungarian entry:
https://reopen.europa.eu/en
https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/monitors/hsrm/hsrm-countries/hsrm/hungary

Thank you for your attention, should you have any queries please write us at < info (at) hungarykendocup.hu >

Hope to see in Budapest!