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UID:3903-1737792000-1737910800@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2025
DESCRIPTION:Northern Ireland Open 2025\nEnter Here\n\nRepublic of Ireland Based Fencers\nPlease note Republic of Ireland based fencers will now require a Northern Ireland Associate licence to enter Northern Irish Competitions.\n\nTo Register for this please proceed here:\n\nRegister with British Fencing\n\nOnce you have entered your personal details please use the following options\n\nHome Country: Northern Ireland\n\nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership.\n\nOnce this has been purchased you will be able to enter the competition using the link above.\nFor profile clashes\, use a middle initial when entering your name. This will allow a new profile to be created.\n\n\n \nCompetition Details\nThe Northern Ireland Open 2025 will be held in Thornhill College\, Derry/Londonderry on 25/26th January.\n\nThis competition is being run in accordance with British Fencing policies and guidelines. By entering the competition you agree to abide by those policies in particular the Fair Play Code and you will ask any friends\, family and supporters accompanying you to do the same.\n\nClosing date is 23rd January 2025.\n\n\n\nSaturday 25th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 26th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2025/
LOCATION:Thornhill College\, 142 Culmore Road\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 8JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20240620T144550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T144550Z
UID:3901-1731744000-1731776400@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:5 Nations 2024
DESCRIPTION:5 Nations Competition \n<FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW >
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/5-nations-2024/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20240620T143958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T224903Z
UID:3898-1728120600-1728234000@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Derry Open 2024
DESCRIPTION:Derry Open 2024 \nEnter Here\n\nRepublic of Ireland Based Fencers\nPlease note Republic of Ireland based fencers will now require a Northern Ireland Associate licence to enter Northern Irish Competitions. \nTo Register for this please proceed here: \nRegister with British Fencing \nOnce you have entered your personal details please use the following options \nHome Country: Northern Ireland \nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership. \nOnce this has been purchased you will be able to enter the competition using the link above.\nFor profile clashes\, use a middle initial when entering your name. This will allow a new profile to be created.\n \n  \nCompetition Details\nThe Derry Open 2024 will be held in Thornhill College\, Derry/Londonderry on 5/6th October. \nThis competition is being run in accordance with British Fencing policies and guidelines. By entering the competition you agree to abide by those policies in particular the Fair Play Code and you will ask any friends\, family and supporters accompanying you to do the same. \nClosing date is 27th September 2024. \n\n\n\nSaturday 5th October\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 6th October\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open-2024/
LOCATION:Thornhill College\, 142 Culmore Road\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 8JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Westgate":MAILTO:mike.westgate@nifencing.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20230208T112142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T113424Z
UID:3694-1706313600-1706486399@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Open 2024 will be held at Templemore Sports Complex in Derry/Londonderry on 27th/28th January. \nThis 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. \nClosing date is 24th January 2024. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\n\n\n\nSaturday 27th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 28th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2024/
LOCATION:Templemore Sports Complex\, Buncrana Road\, Derry\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20231014T161453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T161911Z
UID:3768-1697882400-1697997600@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Irish Senior Open and U14 Foil Championship
DESCRIPTION:Licences: \nAll competitors must hold a competitive Fencing Ireland membership (Adult\, Student\, Youth\, or First membership) or a foreign fencing licence in conjunction with a Fencing Ireland Associate membership. \n  \nU14 equipment requirements:  \nAll U14 fencers must bring own complete set of equipment. Gear rental will not be available on the day. \nBreeches (350N)\, Jacket (350N)\, Plastron (350N)\, Mask (350N)\, glove and long socks\, foils (size 3 blades)\, body wires (we recommend 2 foils and 2 body wires) and lamé. \nNormal entry closes at 23:59 on Friday 13 October.\nLate entries will be accepted up until 17:00 on Wednesday 18 October with a €30 surcharge.\nNo entries will be accepted after 17:00 on Wednesday 18 October.
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/irish-senior-open-and-u14-foil-championship/
LOCATION:Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20230208T112101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T082652Z
UID:3692-1696636800-1696809599@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Derry Open 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Derry Open 2023 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 7/8th October. \nThis 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. \nClosing date is 4th October 2023. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\n\n\n\nSaturday 7th October\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 8th October\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open-2023/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20221216T151312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230101T123318Z
UID:3669-1674864000-1675036799@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Open 2023 will be held at Templemore Sports Complex in Derry/Londonderry on 28th/29th January. \nClosing date is 25th January 2023. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\n\n\n\nSaturday 28th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:45\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 29th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2023/
LOCATION:Templemore Sports Complex\, Buncrana Road\, Derry\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221121
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20220920T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T100940Z
UID:3639-1668816000-1668988799@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Derry Open 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Derry Open 2022 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 19th/20th November. \nClosing date is 16th November 2022. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\n\n\n\nSaturday 19th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 20th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open-2022/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20210914T080320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T163829Z
UID:3515-1647072000-1647190800@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Belfast Open 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Belfast Open 2022 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 12th/13th March 2022. \nClosing date is 9th March 2022. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\nCOVID RULES\nCompetitors 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 david.connolly@nifencing.com 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. \n\nPlease try to limit the number of spectators to one per competitor.\nMasks must be worn at all times\, except when participating in a bout. \nSocial distancing should be maintained where possible.\nShaking hands after a bout has been suspended within British Fencing rules\, it is no longer required or advised.\nCompetitors are limited to 40 hits against each other over the course of a competition.\nTrack and trace will be in operation\, contact details will be collected for non competitors.\n\nPLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS \n\nHIGH TEMPERATURE\nNEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH\nLOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE\n\nWe advise people attending the event to avoid any high risk activities before coming to the event\, to help minimise risk to your fellow competitors. \n\n\n\nSaturday 12th March\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 13th March\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/belfast-open-2022/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20211123T193426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T131431Z
UID:3575-1643443200-1643562000@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Open 2022 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 29th/30th January 2022. \nClosing date is 26th January 2022. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\nCOVID RULES\nCompetitors 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 david.connolly@nifencing.com 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. \n\nPlease try to limit the number of spectators to one per competitor.\nMasks must be worn at all times\, except when participating in a bout. \nSocial distancing should be maintained where possible.\nShaking hands after a bout has been suspended within British Fencing rules\, it is no longer required or advised.\nCompetitors are limited to 40 hits against each other over the course of a competition.\nTrack and trace will be in operation\, contact details will be collected for non competitors.\n\nPLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS \n\nHIGH TEMPERATURE\nNEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH\nLOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE\n\nWe advise people attending the event to avoid any high risk activities before coming to the event\, to help minimise risk to your fellow competitors. \n\n\n\nSaturday 29th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n11:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n11:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 30th January\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2022/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20210914T080604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T220835Z
UID:3519-1637395200-1637514000@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Derry Open 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Derry Open 2021 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 20th/21st November. \nClosing date is 17th November 2021. \nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED \nENTER HERE\nCOVID RULES\nNorthern Ireland-based competitors must either present valid proof of vaccination (at least 14 days after second dose) or confirm that they have a NEGATIVE result from either (i) a lateral flow test taken in the 24 hours before the applicable check-in time\, or (ii) a PCR test taken in the 48 hours before the applicable check-in time. \n\nNorthern Ireland-based spectators/guardians aged 18 years or more\, must present valid proof of vaccination (at least 14 days after second dose) or proof of either (i) a lateral flow test taken in the 24 hours before the applicable check-in time\, or (ii) a PCR test taken in the 48 hours before the applicable check-in time.\nCompetitors/spectators/guardians from the Republic or Ireland (or other places where free testing is not available) must either present valid proof of vaccination (at least 14 days after second dose) or complete a lateral flow test on the day. If you would like to test on the day\, please email david.connolly@nifencing.com in advance. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before you check-in deadline and you will be given lateral flow test kits for the competitor and spectator/guardian. 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.\n\n\nPlease try to limit the number of spectators to one per competitor.\nMasks must be worn at all times\, except when participating in a bout. \nSocial distancing should be maintained where possible.\nShaking hands after a bout has been suspended within British Fencing rules\, it is no longer required or advised.\nCompetitors are limited to 40 hits against each other over the course of a competition.\nTrack and trace will be in operation\, contact details will be collected for non competitors.\n\n  \nPLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS \n\nHIGH TEMPERATURE\nNEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH\nLOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE\n\nWe advise people attending the event to avoid any high risk activities before coming to the event\, to help minimise risk to your fellow competitors. \n\n\n\nSaturday 20th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 21st November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n10:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open-2021/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210313T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20200131T085632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T085632Z
UID:3442-1615622400-1615741200@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Belfast Open 2021
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/belfast-open-2021/
LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20191223T101038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T084105Z
UID:3409-1583568000-1583686800@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Belfast Open 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Belfast Open 2020 will be held at Sullivan Upper School in Holywood\, Belfast on 7th/8th March 2020. \n \nClosing date is 6th March 2020. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \nPlease Note: The Epee will start later than normal on saturday due to the NIJFS R5 also be taking place in the same venue on Saturday morning. \n\n\n\nSaturday 7th March\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n12:30\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n13:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 8th March\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:30\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:30\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n12:30\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n13:30\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/belfast-open-2020/
LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20191023T084045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T183911Z
UID:3379-1575705600-1575824400@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Open 2019 will be held at Grosvenor Grammar School\, Belfast\, on 7th/8th December 2019. \n \nPlease note the change in venue for this year\, and please contact us if you have any problems locating us. \nClosing date is 5th December 2019. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \n\n\n\nSaturday 7th December\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n08:30\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:00\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n13:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 8th December\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n08:30\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:00\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n12:00
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2020/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Grammar School\, Grosvenor Grammar School\, Belfast\, BT5 6BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20190306T145216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T150535Z
UID:3240-1573862400-1574035199@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Derry Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Derry Open 2019 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 16/17th November. \n \nPlease note the change in venue for this year\, and please contact us if you have any problems locating us. \nClosing date is 14th November 2019. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \n\n\n\nSaturday 16th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n10:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 17th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\n\n  \n\nTo register please go to the Magee Fencing WebPage
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open/
LOCATION:TO BE CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foyle Fencing":MAILTO:info@foylefencing.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191019T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20190903T145416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T121221Z
UID:3348-1571472000-1571590800@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:North West Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The North West Open 2019 will be held at Ulster University\, Coleraine (Diamond Hall) in Coleraine on 19th/20th October. \n \nPlease note the change in venue for this year\, and please contact us if you have any problems locating us. \nClosing date is 17th October 2019. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \n\n\n\nSaturday 19th October\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n10:00\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:30\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n13:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 20th October\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n10:00\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:00\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n13:00
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/north-west-open-2019/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Coleraine\, New Sports Hall\, Coleraine\, Northern Ireland\, BT55 7GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190309T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20190211T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T135904Z
UID:3230-1552118400-1552237200@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Belfast Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Belfast Open 2019 will be held at Sullivan Upper School in Holywood\, Belfast on 9th/10th March 2019. \n \nClosing date is 7th March 2019. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \nPlease Note: The Epee will start later than normal on saturday due to the NIJFS R5 also be taking place in the same venue on Saturday morning. \n\n\n\nSaturday 9th March\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n12:30\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n13:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 10th March\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n09:30\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:30\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n12:30\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n13:30\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/belfast-open-2019/
LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20181210T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T161112Z
UID:3162-1549094400-1549213200@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Open 2019 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 2nd/3rd February 2019. \n \nPlease note the change in venue for this year\, and please contact us if you have any problems locating us. \nClosing date is 31th January 2019. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \n\n\n\nSaturday 2nd February\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n08:30\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:00\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n13:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 3rd February\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n08:30\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:00\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n13:00
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2019/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20180828T161553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T092305Z
UID:2930-1547251200-1547337599@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:BYC Qualifier Event at NI Junior Foil Series Round 3
DESCRIPTION:British Youth Championship Qualifiers 2019 \n[fusion_button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byc-qualifier-event-tickets-54280111274?ref=elink” title=”” target=”_blank” link_attributes=”” alignment=”center” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” color=”red” button_gradient_top_color=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”” button_gradient_top_color_hover=”” button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” type=”flat” bevel_color=”” border_width=”” size=”large” stretch=”default” shape=”” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]Enter Now[/fusion_button] \nThe BYC Qualifier Competition will take place on Saturday 12th January 2019 at Sullivan School\, Holywood\, Belfast. \nThe British Youth Championship Finals 2019 will be held at the EIS Sheffield\, Coleridge Road\, S9 5DA on 4th – 6th May 2018. \nCategories are Boys and Girls\, Age Groups U12\, U14 U16 and U18 in Foil\, Epee and Sabre. \nCost for the qualifier is £8 payable on line at time of entry\, and qualifiers must then pay £24 immediately on the day of qualification if at the competition or if no qualifying is necessary within 1 week by cheque made payable to NIF and sent to \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ. \nFor Entry to the competition in May. \nThe top 4 eligible fencers in each weapon age group will qualify for entry to the BYC’s in Sheffield.  In the event that only 4 fencers or less enter the qualifier in a weapon age group\, they will automatically qualify. If you have a bye to this year’s finals by making the L8 in the previous year\, you must still register to enter the event. Fencers with byes who do not enter their Regions qualifier will not be eligible to take part in the BYCs. \nIf you do not wish to travel to the final championships in Sheffield\, you MUST let us know on the day of the qualifiers\, otherwise you will be required to pay the entry fee explained below. If one of the top 4 fencers does not want to take up the qualifying place this can be offered to the next highest ranked fencer. \nEntries will close at Midnight Thu 10th January 2019 in line with the NIJFS entry. \nFoil qualifiers will be told of their qualification on the qualifying day. \nAs there is no Under 18 Foil competition at the NIJFS if there is a qualifying competition required it will take place at the NIJFS 4 competition as a separate competition in the same format as below. \nThis is a new system designed to account for the low entry rates for Epee and Sabre weapons. If an Epee or Sabre qualifier is required it will take place separately\, but alongside at the NIJFS 4 competition. Epee and Sabre qualifiers will be told by email or text on the day of the foil qualifiers whether they are automatically selected or whether they need a qualifying competition. The format will be identical to the foil qualifiers. \nNIJFS 4 Sunday 3rd February 2019 in Queens Leisure Centre\, Holywood \nFoil qualification will be by results in the Junior Foil Series on Saturday 12th January 2019 at Sullivan School. If you wish to be selected for the BYC at your age group you must separately enter the NIJFS competition 3 as foil entries for BYC normally exceed the 4 fencer quota we will use the ‘on the day results’ to determine the 4 ranking places (Please see appendix 1). This will help to minimize costs. This does mean that non BYC qualifiers will be involved in the competition alongside qualifiers but the results will determined by poules and DE it will have little effect on the final result if any. \nEligibility: \nYears of birth for this season are: \nU12 – Born 2007 or 2008 \nU14 – Born 2005 or 2006 \nU16 – Born 2003 or 2004 \nU18 – Born 2001 or 2002 \nFencers may only enter the Regional event in the Region they have specified on their British Fencing Membership. Fencers may only fence in a qualifying event in one region in any season. \nFencers must be UK residents. \nEntries will only be accepted via the regions. \nThe competitions are run under BF Rules\, subject to changes outlined in these rules. For the Finals the formula is one round of pools without elimination\, followed by Direct Elimination. \nIn the U12 & U14 Competitions\, the maximum blade sizes are: Foil – size 3\, Epée – size 2 and Sabre – size 2. 4) In the U16 & U18 Foil Events size 5 blades will be used throughout\, and lame bibs and mask wires will be required. \nIn the U16 & U18 Sabre events\, 800N gloves will be necessary at the finals event as per BF rules – please see http://britishfencing.com/news/latest-news/?n=841 6) In the U10 Events the maximum blade size is size 0 7) In the U12 Events: BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Page 3 of 4 a) In the DE Tableau\, fights are to 10 hits in 3 bouts of 2 minutes\, with a gap of 1 minute. \nYou must have a valid UK address to qualify for the finals\, being a place where you usually reside. You must be a member of British Fencing (NIF) and in good standing both at the time of the competition qualifiers and at the time of the actual competition. \nA Parental Consent form will need to be filled in electronically prior to the finals event\, and will be available on the BF website. This will also be sent to all qualifiers using the email address on a fencers membership profile nearer to the event. It may be wise to make sure your profile is up to date \nFencers may only enter the Regional event in the Region they have specified on their British Fencing Membership. Fencers may only fence in a qualifying event in one region in any season. \nThe competitions are run under BF Rules\, subject to changes outlined in these rules. For the Finals the formula is one round of pools without elimination\, followed by Direct Elimination. \nIn the U12 & U14 Competitions\, the maximum blade sizes are: Foil – size 3\, Epée – size 2 and Sabre – size 2. \nIn the U16 & U18 Foil Events size 5 blades will be used throughout\, and lame bibs and mask wires will be required (please see separate notes). \nIn the U16 & U18 Sabre events\, 800N gloves will be necessary at the finals event as per BF rules – please see British Fencing. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAppendix 1 \nPoints scoring system for Junior Series will be used to determine placings and decide on ties: \nPlace Points \n1    22 \n2    18 \n3    15 \n3    15 \n5    13 \n6    12 \n7    11 \n8    10 \n9    9 \n10  8 \n11  7 \n12  6 \n13  5 \n14  4 \n15  3 \n16  2 \n17  1 \n18  1 \nAll subsequent placings 1 point \nIn the event of a points tie in the final ranking scores\, the tied fencers (2 or more) will be separated as follows. \nHighest indicator scores from the poules on the day \nTied fencers will be ordered according to the number of 1st place finishes from all 3 previously completed rounds of NIJFS. \nRankings not decided by number of 1st places will then be ordered according to the number of 2nd \nplace finishes from all 3 completed rounds. \nRankings not decided by number of 2nd places will then be ordered according to the number of 3rd \nplace finishes from all 3 completed rounds. \nAnd so on until the tied places are decided. \nOnly if this process is exhausted without separating the tied fencers is a final points tie declared. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/byc-qualifier-event-at-ni-junior-foil-series-round-3/
LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,NIJFS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20180213T153331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T125725Z
UID:2783-1542412800-1542585599@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Derry Open 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Derry Open 2018 will be held at Ulster University\, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 17/18th November. \n \nPlease note the change in venue for this year\, and please contact us if you have any problems locating us. \nClosing date is 14th November 2018. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \n\n\n\nSaturday 17th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n08:45\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 18th November\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n10:45\n\n\n\n  \n\nTo register please go to the Magee Fencing WebPage
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open-2018/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Magee\, Northland Rd\, Derry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180721T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20180619T132327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T134039Z
UID:2836-1532160000-1533056400@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Cadet/Junior Commonwealth Championships
DESCRIPTION:Selected Team event \n  \nNewcastle\, England \n  \nhttp://www.cjcfc2018.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/cadet-junior-commonwealth-championships/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
CATEGORIES:Competition
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180311
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20170907T163640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171015T183901Z
UID:2240-1520640000-1520726399@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:University Intervarsities
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Irish University Fencing Intervarsity competition will be hosted this year by Ulster University\, Coleraine
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/university-intervarsities/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Coleraine\, New Sports Hall\, Coleraine\, Northern Ireland\, BT55 7GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180305
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20170907T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T171847Z
UID:2236-1520035200-1520207999@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Belfast Open 2018
DESCRIPTION:Enter Now\n \nRegistration Extended until Friday Midnight \n(Incorporating Round 5 of the NI Junior Foil Series) \nHosted by Belfast Fencing Club at Sullivan Upper School\, Holywood\, Belfast Road\, Holywood\, Co Down\, N Ireland\, BT18 9EP \nCheck in Times: \nSaturday 3rd \n\nJunior Foil Series: check-in varies according to age group (see separate NIJFS entry)\nMen’s Epee: check-in opens 12:00 closes 12:30\nWomen’s Epee: check-in opens 12:30 closes 13:00\n\nSunday 4th \n\nMen’s Foil: check-in opens 09:00 closes 09:30\nWomen’s Foil: check-in opens 11:00 closes 11:30\nMen’s Sabre: check-in opens 12:00 closes 12:30\nWomen’s Sabre: check-in opens 13:00 closes 13:30\n\nEntries: \n\nEnter online or\nPaper entries to Peter Brown\, 11 Orangefield Crescent\, Belfast\, BT6 9GG.\nEntry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.\nEmail: treasurer@belfastfencingclub.com. If you wish to enter by email\, a completed entry form must be attached.\nCheques to be made payable to Belfast Fencing Club.\nFee: £15 one weapon\, £20 two weapons.\nNote it is not possible to fence both Foil and Sabre.\nPaper Entry Closing date: Wed 28th February\nOnline Entry Closing date: Friday 2nd March\nLate entry fee: £20 per weapon\n\nEquipment: \n\nAll entrants must comply with current BF equipment rules.\nAll fencers must have an 800N plastron and minimum 350N. jacket and breeches
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/belfast-open-2018/
LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20171211T081425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T164535Z
UID:2703-1516435200-1516554000@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Open 2018
DESCRIPTION:Buy Now\n \n  \nThe Northern Ireland Open 2018 will be held at Grosvenor Grammar School in Belfast on 20/21st January. \nClosing date is 16th January 2018. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \nSaturday (20th January) \n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n08:30\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n11:00\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n13:00\n\n\n\nSunday (21st January) \n \n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n 08:30\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n11:00\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n13:00
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/northern-ireland-open-2018/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Grammar School\, Grosvenor Grammar School\, Belfast\, BT5 6BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180114T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234827
CREATED:20171204T190712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T134630Z
UID:2690-1515916800-1515949200@www.nifencing.com
SUMMARY:BYC Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:The BYC Qualifier Competition will take place on Sunday 14th January 2018 at Hunterhouse College\, Belfast. \n\nBuy Now\n \nThe British Youth Championship Finals 2018 will be held at the EIS Sheffield\, Coleridge Road\, S9 5DA on 5th – 7th May 2018. \nCategories are Boys and Girls\, Age Groups U12\, U14 U16 and U18 in Foil\, Epee and Sabre. \nAs there is no Under 18 competition at the NIJFS for Foil\, if there is a qualifying competition required it will take place at the NIJFS 4 competition as a separate competition in the same format as below. \nCost for the qualifier is £8 payable on line at time of entry\, and qualifiers must then pay £24 immediately on the day of qualification if at the competition or if no qualifying is necessary within 1 week by cheque made payable to NIF and sent to \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ. \nFor Entry to the competition in May. \nThe top 4 eligible fencers in each weapon age group will qualify for entry to the BYC’s in Sheffield. In the event that only 4 fencers or less enter the qualifier in a weapon age group\, they will automatically qualify. If you have a bye to this year’s finals by making the L8 in the previous year\, you must still register to enter the event. Fencers with byes who do not enter their Regions qualifier will not be eligible to take part in the BYCs. \nIf you do not wish to travel to the final championships in Sheffield\, you MUST let us know on the day of the qualifiers\, otherwise you will be required to pay the entry fee explained below. If one of the top 4 fencers does not want to take up the qualifying place this can be offered to the next highest ranked fencer. \nEntries will close at Midnight Thu 11th January 2018 in line with the NIJFS entry. \nFoil qualifiers will be told of their qualification on the qualifying day. \nThis is a new system designed to account for the low entry rates for Epee and Sabre weapons. If an Epee or Sabre qualifier is required it will take place separately but alongside at the NIJFS 4 competition. Epee and Sabre qualifiers will be told by email or text on the day of the foil qualifiers whether they are automatically selected or whether they need a qualifying competition. The format will be identical to the foil qualifiers. \nNIJFS 4 Saturday 3rd February 2018 in Queens Leisure Centre\, Holywood \nFoil qualification will be by results in the Junior Foil Series on Sunday 14th January 2018 at Hunterhouse. If you wish to be selected for the BYC at your age group you must separately enter the NIJFS competition 3 as foil entries for BYC normally exceed the 4 fencer quota we will use the ‘on the day results’ to determine the 4 ranking places (Please see appendix 1). This will help to minimize costs. This does mean that non BYC qualifiers will be involved in the competition alongside qualifiers but the results will determined by poules and DE it will have little effect on the final result if any. \nEligibility: \nYears of birth for this season are: \nU12 – Born 2006 or 2007 \nU14 – Born 2004 or 2005 \nU16 – Born 2002 or 2003 \nU18 – Born 2000 or 2001 \nFencers may only enter the Regional event in the Region they have specified on their British Fencing Membership. Fencers may only fence in a qualifying event in one region in any season. \nFencers must be UK residents. \nEntries will only be accepted via the regions. \nThe competitions are run under BF Rules\, subject to changes outlined in these rules. For the Finals the formula is one round of pools without elimination\, followed by Direct Elimination. \nIn the U12 & U14 Competitions\, the maximum blade sizes are: Foil – size 3\, Epée – size 2 and Sabre – size 2. 4) In the U16 & U18 Foil Events size 5 blades will be used throughout\, and lame bibs and mask wires will be required. \nIn the U16 & U18 Sabre events\, 800N gloves will be necessary at the finals event as per BF rules – please see http://britishfencing.com/news/latest-news/?n=841 6) In the U10 Events the maximum blade size is size 0 7) In the U12 Events: BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 Page 3 of 4 a) In the DE Tableau\, fights are to 10 hits in 3 bouts of 2 minutes\, with a gap of 1 minute. \nYou must have a valid UK address to qualify for the finals\, being a place where you usually reside. You must be a member of British Fencing (NIF) and in good standing both at the time of the competition qualifiers and at the time of the actual competition. \nA Parental Consent form will need to be filled in electronically prior to the finals event\, and will be available on the BF website. This will also be sent to all qualifiers using the email address on a fencers membership profile nearer to the event. It may be wise to make sure your profile is up to date \nFencers may only enter the Regional event in the Region they have specified on their British Fencing Membership. Fencers may only fence in a qualifying event in one region in any season. \nThe competitions are run under BF Rules\, subject to changes outlined in these rules. For the Finals the formula is one round of pools without elimination\, followed by Direct Elimination. \nIn the U12 & U14 Competitions\, the maximum blade sizes are: Foil – size 3\, Epée – size 2 and Sabre – size 2. \nIn the U16 & U18 Foil Events size 5 blades will be used throughout\, and lame bibs and mask wires will be required (please see separate notes). \nIn the U16 & U18 Sabre events\, 800N gloves will be necessary at the finals event as per BF rules – please see British Fencing.
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/byc-qualifier/
LOCATION:Hunterhouse College\, Upper Lisburn Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT10\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Derry Open 2017
DESCRIPTION:Enter Now \n  \nThe Derry Open 2017 will be held at Foyle College Senior School in Derry/Londonderry on 18/19th November. \nIn anticipation of large numbers again this year\, we have rearranged the days on which each competition is in order to allocate pistes more efficiently\, please double check the day you are fencing. \nClosing date is 16th November 2017. Late Entries accepted at organisers discretion and at additional cost. \nSaturday (18th November) \n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nMen’s Foil\n08:45\n\n\nMen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Foil\n12:45\n\n\n\nSunday (19th November) \n \n\n\n\nEvent\nCheck-in Closes\n\n\nWomen’s Epee\n09:45\n\n\nWomen’s Sabre\n09:45\n\n\nMen’s Sabre\n10:45
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/derry-open-2017/
LOCATION:Foyle College\, Duncreggan Road\, Derry/Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT480AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foyle Fencing":MAILTO:info@foylefencing.co.uk
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SUMMARY:North West Open 2017
DESCRIPTION:This year the North West will be held in the New Sports Centre at the University of Ulster\, Coleraine on Saturday 21st October and Sunday 22nd October. \nCheck-In Closing Times:\nSaturday 21st October\nMen’s Foil – 9.30 am\nWomen’s Foil – 10.00 am\nWomen’s Sabre – 1.00 pm \nSunday 22nd October\nMen’s Epee – 9.30 am\nWomen’s Epee – 10.00 am\nMen’s Sabre – 12.00 noon \nOne Weapon : £15\nTwo Weapons : £25 \nLast day for Registration: Thursday 19th October \nPlease note you cannot enter 2 weapons that are on the same day. \nHall will be open 8.30 am to 5.30pm both days \n\n\nEnter Now
URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/north-west-open/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, Coleraine\, New Sports Hall\, Coleraine\, Northern Ireland\, BT55 7GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com
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