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NIJFS – Round 4
NIJFS Round 4
Sullivan Upper School, Belfast Road, Holywood BT18 9EP
Starts 10:30, Sun 04 February 2024
Closing date for entries: 10pm, Tue 30 January 2024.
Online entries only.
£20 entry fee.
Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of competition. Anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to compete.
Check in times
U16M closes 10:15 for 10:30 start
U16F closes 10:15 for 10:30
U14M closes 10:30 for 10:45
U14F closes 10:45 for 11:00
U12M closes 11:00 for 11:15
U12F closes 11:00 for 11:15
U10 Mixed closes 11:15 for 11:30
Safety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches and long socks must be worn).
Competitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she is eligible must ask [email protected] in advance. NI Fencing reserves the right to select or change the format of the competition, including on the day of competition.
Presentations for the top 4 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
Blade sizes
U16 Size 5
U14 Size 3
U12 Size 3
U10 Size 0
Kit Requirements
U10, U12, U14: 800N or 350N plastron. 350N mask, jacket & breeches.No lame bib or mask wire required. Long socks.
U16: 800N plastron. 350N mask, jacket & breeches. Lame bib and mask wire required. Long socks.
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.