NIJFS – Round 3
January 6 @ 10:30 - 17:00
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 3
Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD
Starts 10:30 Saturday 05 January 2024
Closing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 31 October 2023.
Online entries only.
£20 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 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U16 Female Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U14 Male Closes 10:30 for 10:45 Start
U14 Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start
U12 Male Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start
U12 Female Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start
U10 Mixed Closes 11:15 for 11:30 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 2014 or 2015
U12 Born 2012 or 2013
U14 Born 2010 or 2011
U16 Born 2008 or 2009
Foil sizes
U16 Max Size 5 Blade
U14 Max Size 3 Blade
U12 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
This competition is being run in accordance with British Fencing policies and guidelines (https://www.britishfencing.com/policy-zone/general-policies/). By entering the competition you agree to abide by those policies, in particular the British Fencing Fair Play Code (https://www.britishfencing.com/policy-zone/fair-play-code/) and you will ask any friends, family and supporters accompanying you to do the same.