The first Viking Cup, held in Cambridge in May 2016, was a great success. Four Viking countries participated: Finland, Germany, Great Britain and Ireland, including members of nine different clubs.
The weekend started with a course for the officials taught by Alain Gernet, visiting from France. Athletes were also invited to participate to help their understanding of what judges look for in competition.
From children to veterans, from beginners to world champions, we saw a very good level of Savate. Over two days of competition, 38 assaut matches were held, along with 10 duo bouts. A warm and friendly atmosphere prevailed between athletes throughout the competition. The team officials worked well, and with the spirit of FairPlay between athletes, there were no reclamations.
The club with the highest score (top four scores counted) was Cambridge Academy, followed by Helsinki.
The nation with the highest score (top 6 scores counted) was Great Britain, followed by Finland.
Next year, in another Viking country, we look forward to welcoming you!
