NI Junior Foil Series – Round 4
March 26
Sunday 26 March 2023 @ Sullivan Upper School, Holywood
Entries
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-ireland-junior-foil-series-round-4-tickets-574167369057
Closing date for entries: 10am Monday 20 March 2023.
Online entries only. NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.
£18 entry fee.
Fencers must have a current British Fencing/NI 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, with no exceptions.
Check in times (PLEASE NOTE THE SLIGHTLY LATER START TIMES)
Under 16 Male Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start
Under 16 Female Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start
Under 14 Male Closes 10.00 for 10.30 Start
Under 14 Female Closes 10.00 for 10.30 Start
Under 12 Male Closes 10.15 for 10.45 Start
Under 12 Female Closes 10.15 for 10.45 Start
Under 10 Mixed Closes 10.30 for 10.45 Start
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.
Presentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.
Category Details
Under 10 Mixed Born 2013 or 2014
Under 12 Born 2011 or 2012
Under 14 Born 2009 or 2010
Under 16 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 One round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 3 minutes
U10 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