Belfast Open 2022

The Belfast Open 2022 will be held at Ulster University, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 12th/13th March 2022.

Closing date is 9th March 2022.

NO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

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COVID RULES
Competitors must either present valid proof of vaccination (at least 14 days after second dose) or a recent negative test. If either of these are impractical competitors and spectators can complete a lateral flow test on the day. If you would like to test on the day, please email [email protected] in advance. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your check-in deadline and you will be given lateral flow test kits. The test should be carried out in your car until you have a clear result (test takes 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for the result). If either the competitor or the spectator/guardian tests positive then the competitor will not be allowed to compete.

• Please try to limit the number of spectators to one per competitor.
• Masks must be worn at all times, except when participating in a bout.
• Social distancing should be maintained where possible.
• Shaking hands after a bout has been suspended within British Fencing rules, it is no longer required or advised.
• Competitors are limited to 40 hits against each other over the course of a competition.
• Track and trace will be in operation, contact details will be collected for non competitors.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS

• HIGH TEMPERATURE
• NEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH
• LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE

We advise people attending the event to avoid any high risk activities before coming to the event, to help minimise risk to your fellow competitors.