RBAI, College Square East, Belfast BT1 6DL

Starts 9am Sunday 05 February 2023

Closing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 02 February 2023.

Online entries only.

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£18 entry fee.

Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. Anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to compete.

Check in times

U16 Male Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start

U16 Female Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start

U14 Male Closes 09.30 for 09.45 Start

U14 Female Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start

U12 Male Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start

U12 Female Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start

U10 Mixed Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start

 

Other competition details

Safety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).

Competitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify must ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time. The organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition, including on the day of competition.

Presentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.

Age Categories

U10 Born 2013 or 2014

U12 Born 2011 or 2012

U14 Born 2009 or 2010

U16 Born 2007 or 2008

 

Foil sizes

U16 Male & Female Max Size 5 Blade

U14 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade

U12 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade

U10 Mixed Size 0 Blade

 

Fencing Kit Requirements

U10, U12, U14:

800N or 350N plastron.

350N mask, jacket and breeches.

No lame bib or mask wire required.

U16:

800N plastron.

350N mask, jacket and breeches.

Lame bib and mask wire required.

 

Poules

U12, U14, U16 – usually one round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 3 minutes

U10 – usually one round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 2 minutes

Direct Elimination

U14, U16 Fights to 15 hits, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute

U12, U10 Fights to 10 hits, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute

 

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

• HIGH TEMPERATURE

• NEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH

• LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE