BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NI Fencing - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NI Fencing X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nifencing.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NI Fencing REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20240620T124756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T222713Z UID:3881-1742115600-1742144400@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series 2024/2025 - Round 6 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 6\n\nSullivan Upper School\, Belfast Road\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\n\nEntries close 10pm Wednesday 12 March \n>>> Enter here <<<\nOnline entries only.  £20 entry fee.\n\nNI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.\n\n\nFencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.Fencing Ireland members should create a British Fencing profile (Click here) then add a membership with the following options:\n\nHome Country: Northern Ireland\nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership\n\nThis is an annual membership\, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete\, you can then enter the competition using the link above.\n\n\n\nCheck in times\n\nU16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start\nU14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start\n\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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-6-2024/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20240620T124736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T125700Z UID:3878-1740301200-1740330000@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series 2024/2025 - Round 5 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 5 \nSullivan Upper School\, Belfast Road\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP \nEntries close 10pm Wednesday 19 February  \n>>> Enter here <<<\nOnline entries only.  £20 entry fee. \nNI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. \n\nFencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.Fencing Ireland members should create a British Fencing profile (Click here) then add a membership with the following options: \nHome Country: Northern Ireland\nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership \nThis is an annual membership\, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete\, you can then enter the competition using the link above. \n\n\nCheck in times \nU16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start\nU14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-5-2024/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20240620T124721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T113942Z UID:3876-1738400400-1738429200@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 4 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 4\nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nEntries close 10pm Wednesday 29th January \n>>> Enter here URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-4-2024/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20240620T124703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T115349Z UID:3872-1733562000-1733590800@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 3 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 3 \nEntries close 10pm Wednesday 04 December\nEnter here \nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nOnline entries only.  £20 entry fee.\nNI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. \nARMOURER: Nicola Montgomery-Shields will be at the competition and provides a superb\, cost-effective armourer service.   If you would like any weapons repaired\, please email Nicola in advance.  \n\nNEW FOR 2024: Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. \nFencing Ireland members should create a British Fencing profile (Click here) then add a membership with the following options: \nHome Country: Northern Ireland\nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership \nThis is an annual membership\, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete\, you can then enter the competition using the link above. \n\nCheck in times \nU16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start\nU14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-3-2024/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20240620T124643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T205131Z UID:3869-1731142800-1731171600@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series Round 2 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 \nEntries close 10pm Wednesday 06 November\nEnter here \nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nOnline entries only.  £20 entry fee.\nNI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. \n\nNEW FOR 2024: Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. \nFencing Ireland members should create a British Fencing profile (Click here) then add a membership with the following options: \nHome Country: Northern Ireland\nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership \nThis is an annual membership\, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete\, you can then enter the competition using the link above. \n \n\n  \nCheck in times \nU16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start\nU14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-2-2024/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20240620T124439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T093714Z UID:3826-1728723600-1728752400@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series Round 1 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 1 \nEntries close 10pm Wednesday 09 October\nEnter here \nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nStarts 10:30 Saturday 12 October 2024 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Wed 09 October 2024 \nOnline entries only.  £20 entry fee. \nFencers must have a current British Fencing membership valid on the day of the competition. Anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to compete. \n\nNEW FOR 2024: Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. \nFencing Ireland members should create a British Fencing profile (Click here) then add a membership with the following options: \nHome Country: Northern Ireland\nMembership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership \nThis is an annual membership\, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete\, you can then enter the competition using the link above. \n \n\n  \nCheck in times \nU16 Male Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU16 Female Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU14 Male Closes 10:30 for 10:45 Start\nU14 Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start\nU12 Male Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start\nU12 Female Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start\nU10 Mixed Closes 11:15 for 11:30 Start \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories\nU10 Born 2015 or 2016\nU12 Born 2013 or 2014\nU14 Born 2011 or 2012\nU16 Born 2009 or 2010 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14: 800N or 350N plastron. 350N mask\, jacket and breeches. Long socks\, please. No lame bib or mask wire required.\nU16: 800N plastron. 350N mask\, jacket and breeches. Lame bib\, mask wire & long socks required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \nBy entering the competition you agree to abide by British Fencing’s policies and guidelines in particular the Fair Play Code and you will ask any friends\, family and supporters accompanying you to do the same. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-1-2024/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20231002T082112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T102015Z UID:3751-1709461800-1709485200@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NIJFS - Round 5 DESCRIPTION:ENTER HERE \nNIJFS Round 5 \nSullivan Upper School\, Belfast Road\, Holywood BT18 9EP \nStarts 10:30\, Sun 03 March 2024 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm\, Tue 27 February 2024. \nOnline entries only. \n£20 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16M closes 10:15 for 10:30 start\nU16F closes 10:15 for 10:30\nU14M closes 10:30 for 10:45\nU14F closes 10:45 for 11:00\nU12M closes 11:00 for 11:15\nU12F closes 11:00 for 11:15\nU10 Mixed closes 11:15 for 11:30 \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches and long socks must be worn). \nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she is eligible must ask james.penny@nifencing.com in advance. NI Fencing reserves the right to select or change the format of the competition\, including on the day of competition. \nPresentations for the top 4 fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2014 or 2015\nU12 Born 2012 or 2013\nU14 Born 2010 or 2011\nU16 Born 2008 or 2009 \nBlade sizes \nU16 Size 5\nU14 Size 3\nU12 Size 3\nU10 Size 0 \nKit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: 800N or 350N plastron. 350N mask\, jacket & breeches.No lame bib or mask wire required. Long socks. \nU16: 800N plastron. 350N mask\, jacket & breeches. Lame bib and mask wire required. Long socks. \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16: usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10: usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16: fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10: fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/nijfs-round-5/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20231002T082030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T101931Z UID:3749-1707042600-1707066000@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NIJFS - Round 4 DESCRIPTION:ENTER HERE \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNIJFS Round 4 \nSullivan Upper School\, Belfast Road\, Holywood BT18 9EP \nStarts 10:30\, Sun 04 February 2024 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm\, Tue 30 January 2024. \nOnline entries only. \n£20 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16M closes 10:15 for 10:30 start\nU16F closes 10:15 for 10:30\nU14M closes 10:30 for 10:45\nU14F closes 10:45 for 11:00\nU12M closes 11:00 for 11:15\nU12F closes 11:00 for 11:15\nU10 Mixed closes 11:15 for 11:30 \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches and long socks must be worn). \nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she is eligible must ask james.penny@nifencing.com in advance. NI Fencing reserves the right to select or change the format of the competition\, including on the day of competition. \nPresentations for the top 4 fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2014 or 2015\nU12 Born 2012 or 2013\nU14 Born 2010 or 2011\nU16 Born 2008 or 2009 \nBlade sizes \nU16 Size 5\nU14 Size 3\nU12 Size 3\nU10 Size 0 \nKit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: 800N or 350N plastron. 350N mask\, jacket & breeches.No lame bib or mask wire required. Long socks. \nU16: 800N plastron. 350N mask\, jacket & breeches. Lame bib and mask wire required. Long socks. \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16: usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10: usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16: fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10: fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/nijfs-round-4/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20231002T081951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T082512Z UID:3747-1704537000-1704560400@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NIJFS - Round 3 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 3 \nENTER HERE \nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nStarts 10:30 Saturday 05 January 2024 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 31 October 2023. \nOnline entries only. \n£20 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16 Male Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU16 Female Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start \nU14 Male Closes 10:30 for 10:45 Start\nU14 Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start \nU12 Male Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start\nU12 Female Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start \nU10 Mixed Closes 11:15 for 11:30 Start \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn). \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2014 or 2015\nU12 Born 2012 or 2013\nU14 Born 2010 or 2011\nU16 Born 2008 or 2009 \nFoil sizes \nU16 Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: \n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16: \n800N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/nijfs-round-3/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20231002T081917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T082444Z UID:3745-1701513000-1701536400@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NIJFS - Round 2 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 \nENTER HERE \nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nStarts 10:30 Saturday 02 December 2023 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 28 November 2023. \nOnline entries only. \n£20 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16 Male Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU16 Female Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start \nU14 Male Closes 10:30 for 10:45 Start\nU14 Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start \nU12 Male Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start\nU12 Female Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start \nU10 Mixed Closes 11:15 for 11:30 Start \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn). \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2014 or 2015\nU12 Born 2012 or 2013\nU14 Born 2010 or 2011\nU16 Born 2008 or 2009 \nFoil sizes \nU16 Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: \n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16: \n800N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/nijfs-round-2/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20231002T081832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T082420Z UID:3741-1699093800-1699117200@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NIJFS - Round 1 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 1 \nENTER HERE \nShankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BD \nStarts 10:30 Saturday 04 November 2023 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 31 October 2023. \nOnline entries only. \n£20 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16 Male Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start\nU16 Female Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start \nU14 Male Closes 10:30 for 10:45 Start\nU14 Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start \nU12 Male Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start\nU12 Female Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start \nU10 Mixed Closes 11:15 for 11:30 Start \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn). \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2014 or 2015\nU12 Born 2012 or 2013\nU14 Born 2010 or 2011\nU16 Born 2008 or 2009 \nFoil sizes \nU16 Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: \n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16: \n800N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/nijfs-round-1/ LOCATION:Shankill Leisure Centre\, 100 Shankill Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT13 2BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20221011T124209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T105641Z UID:3654-1679788800-1679875199@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 4 DESCRIPTION:NIJFS 2022/23 – Round 4 \n\nSunday 26 March 2023 @ Sullivan Upper School\, Holywood \nEntries \n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-ireland-junior-foil-series-round-4-tickets-574167369057 \n\nClosing date for entries: 10am Monday 20 March 2023. \nOnline entries only. NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. \n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times (PLEASE NOTE THE SLIGHTLY LATER START TIMES) \nUnder 16 Male Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start \nUnder 16 Female Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start \nUnder 14 Male Closes 10.00 for 10.30 Start \nUnder 14 Female Closes 10.00 for 10.30 Start \nUnder 12 Male Closes 10.15 for 10.45 Start \nUnder 12 Female Closes 10.15 for 10.45 Start \nUnder 10 Mixed Closes 10.30 for 10.45 Start \n  \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn). \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nCategory Details \nUnder 10 Mixed Born 2013 or 2014 \nUnder 12 Born 2011 or 2012 \nUnder 14 Born 2009 or 2010 \nUnder 16 Born 2007 or 2008 \n\nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female         Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                          Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16   One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                        One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16             Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10             Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-5-3/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230306 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20221011T124119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T105557Z UID:3652-1677974400-1678060799@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series Round 3 & BYC Qualifying Event DESCRIPTION:Entries\nClosing date for entries: 11pm Friday 24 February 2023. \nOnline entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. \n  \nNIJFS Round 4 Entry – HERE \n  \nBYC Qualifier Entry – HERE \n  \n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                  Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start\nUnder 16 Female             Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start\nUnder 14 Male                  Closes 09.30 for 09.45 Start\nUnder 14 Female             Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start\nUnder 12 Male                  Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start\nUnder 12 Female             Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed               Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors 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.\nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nCategory Details \nUnder 10 Mixed Born 2013 or 2014\nUnder 12 Born 2011 or 2012\nUnder 14 Born 2009 or 2010\nUnder 16 Born 2007 or 2008 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female         Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                          Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16   One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                        One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16             Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10             Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \n  \n  \n  \nBritish Youth Championships 2023 \n  \nBYCs – last chance to register interest. Please do so by 9pm Friday 10 March 2023. Any questions\, please contact james.penny@nifencing.com.\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/byc-2023-qualifying-event-tickets-573182733987\n\nWhen?                Sat 29 April – Monday 01 May 2023 \nWhere?               EIS Sheffeld \nhttps://www.britishfencing.com/2023-british-youth-championships/ \nThe British Youth Championship (BYC) is the highlight of the British Youth Fencing calendar. It is a great opportunity to fence in a magnificent venue with 40 pistes and professional referees. The best fencers (foil\, sabre and epée) from across the UK compete in each age group. Any of the parents who have taken their children over will no doubt praise to the quality of the tournament and will be happy to give advice on travel and accommodation etc. \nEntry is via Eventbrite search for BYC \nBYC Qualifiers\nThe qualification event for U12\, U14 and U16 foil events coincides with Round 3 of the Junior Foil Series.\nYou can apply if you are under 18 and you live or fence in the UK. Categories are Boys and Girls\, Age Groups U12\, U14 U16 and U18 in Foil\, Epee and Sabre.\nU12 – born 2011 or 2012\nU14 – born 2009 or 2010\nU16 – born 2007 or 2008\nU18 – born 2005 or 2006 \nThe number of fencers who can compete at the finals in Sheffield depends on the number of entries to the qualifying event. \n1-16 entries = 8 qualify\n17-19 entries = 9 qualify\n20-22 entries = 10 qualify\n23-25 entries = 11 qualify\n26-28 entries = 12 qualify\n29-31 entries = 13 qualify\n32+ entries = 14 qualify \nFoil\nRound 3 of the Junior Foil Series will double up as the BYC qualifier for U12\, U14 and U16 foil.\nSunday 05 March at Sullivan Upper School\, Holywood\n\nU18\nIf you wish to apply for U18 foil and there are more than 8 applicants we will organise a separate qualification event\, subject to the availability of a suitable venue.\n\nEpée & Sabre\nIf more than 8 people apply in any age category for epée or sabre then we will organise a separate qualification event\, subject to the availability of a suitable venue. \n\nCOST\nThe Regional Qualifier Levy for 2022 was waived because of Covid but those competing at the Finals in Sheffield must pay £47.50 per entry. That fee is paid directly to British Fencing when British Fencing get in touch with you directly. You do not need to pay now. \nAdditional Info\nIf you are applying to the NI Junior Fencing Series Round 3 and do not wish to travel to the National Finals in Sheffield\, you MUST let us know – if you qualify but do not want to go then we will allocate the spare place to the next ranked fencer. Competitors are responsible for arranging their own travel & accommodation. \nThe top 8 competitors in each of the U12\, U14 and U16 foil qualifiers will be told of their qualification on Sunday 06 February.\nEpee\, Sabre and U18 foil qualifiers will be told by email or text on or shortly after 05 March 2023 whether they are automatically selected or whether they need a qualifying competition. The format will be identical to the foil qualifiers.\nPlease note that entrants to the NI Junior Foil Series Round 3 must also apply separately to the BYC Regional Qualifier. \nBritish Fencing stipulations \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. 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. In the U16 & U18 Foil Events size 5 blades will be used throughout\, and lame bibs and mask wires will be required.\nAs per BF rules\, it is a safety requirement that FIE/CEN2/800N Sabre gloves are to be worn at all times whilst competing (unless both fencers are using size 3 or size 0 blades). In the U12 events\, DE Tableau fights are to 10 hits in 3 periods 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. BFA ‘Compete’ level membership (will be checked online) will be required. It is recommended that fencers join the BFA online.  All fencing clothing and equipment must comply with BFA regulations (see guidelines).\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 fencer’s membership profile nearer to the event. It may be wise to make sure your profile is up to date. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-4-2/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20221011T124031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T134346Z UID:3650-1675555200-1675641599@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 DESCRIPTION:RBAI\, College Square East\, Belfast BT1 6DL \nStarts 9am Sunday 05 February 2023 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 02 February 2023. \nOnline entries only. \nENTER HERE\n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16 Male Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start \nU16 Female Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start \nU14 Male Closes 09.30 for 09.45 Start \nU14 Female Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start \nU12 Male Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start \nU12 Female Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \nU10 Mixed Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \n  \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn). \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2013 or 2014 \nU12 Born 2011 or 2012 \nU14 Born 2009 or 2010 \nU16 Born 2007 or 2008 \n  \nFoil sizes \nU16 Male & Female Max Size 5 Blade \nU14 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade \nU12 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade \nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \n  \nFencing Kit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: \n800N or 350N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16: \n800N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nLame bib and mask wire required. \n  \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes \nU10 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \n  \nPLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS \n• HIGH TEMPERATURE \n• NEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH \n• LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-3-2/ LOCATION:RBAI\, Royal Belfast Academical Institution\, Belfast\, BT1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20221011T123935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T201823Z UID:3648-1673164800-1673197200@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 DESCRIPTION:NI Junior Foil Series 2022/2023 – Round 2 \nRBAI\, College Square East\, Belfast BT1 6DL \nStarts 9am Sunday 05 February 2023 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 02 February 2023. \nOnline entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. \n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times \nU16 Male Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start \nU16 Female Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start \nU14 Male Closes 09.30 for 09.45 Start \nU14 Female Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start \nU12 Male Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start \nU12 Female Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \nU10 Mixed Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \n  \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn). \nCompetitors 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. \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories \nU10 Born 2013 or 2014 \nU12 Born 2011 or 2012 \nU14 Born 2009 or 2010 \nU16 Born 2007 or 2008 \n  \nFoil sizes \nU16 Male & Female Max Size 5 Blade \nU14 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade \nU12 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade \nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \n  \nFencing Kit Requirements \nU10\, U12\, U14: \n800N or 350N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16: \n800N plastron. \n350N mask\, jacket and breeches. \nLame bib and mask wire required. \n  \nPoules \nU12\, U14\, U16 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes \nU10 – usually one round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination \nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \n  \nPLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS \n• HIGH TEMPERATURE \n• NEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH \n• LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-2-3/ LOCATION:RBAI\, Royal Belfast Academical Institution\, Belfast\, BT1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20221011T123833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T220349Z UID:3646-1670112000-1670198399@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 1 DESCRIPTION:Entries\nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 01 December 2022. \nOnline entries only. \nENTER HERE\nNO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. \n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                  Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start\nUnder 16 Female             Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start\nUnder 14 Male                  Closes 09.30 for 09.45 Start\nUnder 14 Female             Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start\nUnder 12 Male                  Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start\nUnder 12 Female             Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed               Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors 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.\nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.\nCategory Details \nUnder 10 Mixed Born 2013 or 2014\nUnder 12 Girls Born 2011 or 2012\nUnder 12 Boys Born 2011 or 2012\nUnder 14 Girls Born 2009 or 2010\nUnder 14 Boys Born 2009 or 2010\nUnder 16 Girls Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 16 Boys Born 2007 or 2008 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female         Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                          Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16   One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                        One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16             Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10             Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-1-3/ LOCATION:RBAI\, Royal Belfast Academical Institution\, Belfast\, BT1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20210914T081850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T124739Z UID:3540-1647072000-1647190800@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 4 DESCRIPTION:Please note the Covid Instructions below to keep our sport safe. These have been included in each reminder. \nAlso note a BF Compete license is required to fence this is for insurance purposes. \nEntry via Eventbrite search for Tag NIJFS \nNorthern Ireland Junior Foil Series – Round 4 \nSullivan Upper School\nBelfast Road\nHOLYWOOD\nCo Down\nBT18 9EP \nStarts 10am Saturday 12 March 2022 \nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 10 March 2022.\nOnline entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY.\n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nU16 Male Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start\nU16 Female Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start\nU14 Male Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start\nU14 Female Closes 10.30 for 10.45 Start\nU12 Male Closes 10.45 for 11.00 Start\nU12 Female Closes 11.00 for 11.15 Start\nU10 Mixed Closes 11.15 for 11.30 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors 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.\nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nAge Categories\nU10 Mixed Born 2012 or 2013\nU12 Born 2010 or 2011\nU14 Born 2008 or 2009\nU16 Born 2006 or 2007 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14: \n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16 One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10 One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \nCOVID RULES\nNorthern Ireland-based competitors must 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.\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 james.penny@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• Please try to limit the number of spectators to one per competitor.\n• Masks must be worn at all times\, except when competing.\n• Social distancing should be maintained where possible.\n• Shaking hands after a bout has been suspended within British Fencing rules\, it is no longer required or advised.\n• Competitors are limited to 40 hits against each other over the course of a competition.\n• Track and trace will be in operation\, contact details will be collected for spectators.\nPLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS\n• HIGH TEMPERATURE\n• NEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH\n• LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-4-belfast-open/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20220118T224149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T081842Z UID:3580-1644141600-1644159600@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:BYC Qualifier Event at NI Junior Foil Series Round 3 DESCRIPTION:BYC Qualifiers \nYou are invited to take part in the Northern Ireland Regional Qualifiers for the 2022 British Youth Championship. The National Finals of the British Youth Championships will take place at EIS Sheffield\,  30 April to 02 May 2022. \nYou can apply if you are under 18 and you live or fence in the UK. Categories are Boys and Girls\, Age Groups U12\, U14 U16 and U18 in Foil\, Epee and Sabre. \nU12 – born 2010 or 2011\nU14 – born 2008 or 2009\nU16 – born 2006 or 2007\nU18 – born 2004 or 2005 \nFoil \nThe foil event for U12\, U14 and U16 will take place on Sunday 06 February at Queen’s Leisure Centre\, Holywood\, alongside Round 3 of the NI Junior Fencing Series. If you wish to apply for U18 foil and there are more than 8 applicants we will organise a separate qualification event\, subject to the availability of a suitable venue. \nEpée & Sabre \nIf more than 8 people apply in any age category for epée or sabre then we will organise a separate qualification event\, subject to the availability of a suitable venue. \nThe top 8 fencers in each category will be eligible to compete at the National Finals in Sheffield. \n  \nCost \nFor 2022 only\, the usual Regional Qualifier Levy is not being charged. However\, competitors attending the National Finals may need to pay British Fencing separately to compete in the National Finals. \n  \nAdditional Info \nIf you are applying to the NI Junior Fencing Series Round 3 and do not wish to travel to the National Finals in Sheffield\, you MUST let us know – if you qualify but do not want to go then we will allocate the spare place to the next ranked fencer. \nEntries will close at Midnight Thursday 03 February 2022 in line with the NIJFS Round 3 entry. \nThe top 8 competitors in each of the U12\, U14 and U16 foil qualifiers will be told of their qualification on Sunday 06 February. \nEpee\, Sabre and U18 foil qualifiers will be told by email or text on or shortly after Sunday 06 February 2022 whether they are automatically selected or whether they need a qualifying competition. The format will be identical to the foil qualifiers. \nPlease note that entrants to the NI Junior Foil Series Round 3 must also apply separately to the BYC Regional Qualifier. \n  \n  \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. 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. In the U16 & U18 Foil Events size 5 blades will be used throughout\, and lame bibs and mask wires will be required. \nAs per BF rules\, it is a safety requirement that FIE/CEN2/800N Sabre gloves are to be worn at all times whilst competing (unless both fencers are using size 3 or size 0 blades). In the U12 events\, DE Tableau fights are to 10 hits in 3 periods 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. BFA ‘Compete’ level membership (will be checked online) will be required. It is recommended that fencers join the BFA online.  All fencing clothing and equipment must comply with BFA regulations (see guidelines). \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 fencer’s 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. URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/byc-qualifier-event-at-ni-junior-foil-series-round-3-2/ LOCATION:Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Holywood\, BT18 9HL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220206T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20210914T081646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T161507Z UID:3538-1644134400-1644253200@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 3 DESCRIPTION:Entries\nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 03 February 2022.\nOnline entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY.\n£18 entry fee.\nFencers 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. \nENTER HERE\nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                  Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start\nUnder 16 Female             Closes 09.15 for 09.30 Start\nUnder 14 Male                  Closes 09.30 for 09.45 Start\nUnder 14 Female             Closes 09.45 for 10.00 Start\nUnder 12 Male                  Closes 10.00 for 10.15 Start\nUnder 12 Female             Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed               Closes 10.15 for 10.30 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors 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.\nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.\nCategory Details \nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2012 or 2013\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Boys            Born 2006 or 2007 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female         Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                          Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16   One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                        One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16             Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10             Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \nCOVID RULES\nNorthern Ireland-based competitors must 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. \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.\n\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 james.penny@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\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 URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-3/ LOCATION:Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Holywood\, BT18 9HL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20210914T081525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T122833Z UID:3536-1639209600-1639242000@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 DESCRIPTION:Entries\nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 09 December 2021.\nOnline entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY.\n£18 entry fee.\nFencers 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. \nENTER HERE\nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                  Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female             Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                  Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female             Closes 1045 for 1100 Start\nUnder 12 Male                  Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 12 Female             Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed               Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors 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.\nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.\nCategory Details \nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2012 or 2013\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Boys            Born 2006 or 2007 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female         Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female        Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                          Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16   One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                        One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16             Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10             Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nCOVID RULES\nNorthern Ireland-based competitors must 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. \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.\n\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 james.penny@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\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 URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-2-2/ LOCATION:RBAI\, Royal Belfast Academical Institution\, Belfast\, BT1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211107T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20210914T081421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T232523Z UID:3534-1636272000-1636390800@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series – Round 1 DESCRIPTION:Round 1 will be held on Sunday 7th November at Hunterhouse. \nENTER HERE \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 04 November 2021.  \nOnline entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. \n£18 entry fee. \nFencers 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\ncompete\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female Closes 1045 for 1100 Start\nUnder 12 Male Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 12 Female Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors 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.  \nPresentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition. \nCategory Details\n \nUnder 10 Mixed Born 2012 or 2013 \nUnder 12 Girls Born 2010 or 2011 \nUnder 12 Boys Born 2010 or 2011 \nUnder 14 Girls Born 2008 or 2009 \nUnder 14 Boys Born 2008 or 2009 \nUnder 16 Girls Born 2006 or 2007 \nUnder 16 Boys Born 2006 or 2007 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male & Female Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male & Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male & Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nU10\, U12\, U14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nU16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16 One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10 One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16 Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10 Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \nCOVID RULES\nNorthern Ireland-based competitors must 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 james.penny@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 PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS \n\nHIGH TEMPERATURE\nNEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH\nLOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-1-2/ LOCATION:Hunterhouse College\, Upper Lisburn Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT10\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200405 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20190807T125649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T082335Z UID:3313-1585958400-1586044799@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 6 DESCRIPTION:Round 6 will be held on Saturday 4 th April 2020 in Sullivan Upper School\, Holywood\nPlease note that all presentations will take place at the end of the competition as there will be awards\nfor the best overall fencers in each category for the season. \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 2 nd April 2020.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2019-20 round 6 entry\nform and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ.\n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques\nshould be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the\nday of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to\ncompete\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 1045 for 1100 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would\nnormally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2004 or 2005\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2004 or 2005 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-6/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20190807T125609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T084616Z UID:3311-1583539200-1583625599@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 5 @ Belfast Open DESCRIPTION:Round 5 will be held on Saturday 7 th March 2020 in Sullivan Upper School\, Holywood.\nThe competition is a foil-only event. \n \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 5 th March 2019.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2019-20 round 5 entry\nform and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ.\n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques\nshould be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the\nday of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to\ncompete\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male Closes 0915 for 0930 Start\nUnder 16 Female Closes 0915 for 0930 Start\nUnder 14 Male Closes 0930 for 0945 Start\nUnder 14 Female Closes 0930 for 0945 Start\nUnder 12 Male Closes 1000 for 1015 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 12 Female Closes 1015 for 1030 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would\nnormally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2004 or 2005\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2004 or 2005 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-5/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200210 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20190807T125358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T193001Z UID:3309-1581206400-1581292799@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 4 DESCRIPTION:Round 4 will be held on Sunday 9th February 2020 in Queens Leisure Centre\, Holywood.\nThe competition is a foil-only event. \n[fusion_button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ni-junior-foil-series-201920-round-4-tickets-91361042337?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] \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 6 th February 2020.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2019-20 round 4 entry\nform and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ.\n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques\nshould be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the\nday of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to\ncompete\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 1045 for 1100 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would\nnormally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2004 or 2005\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2004 or 2005 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-4/ LOCATION:Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Holywood\, BT18 9HL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20190807T125203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T102508Z UID:3305-1576281600-1576367999@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 2 DESCRIPTION:Round 2 will be held on Saturday 14th December 2019 in Royal Belfast Academical Institution\, Belfast.\nThe competition is a foil-only event. \n[fusion_button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ni-junior-foil-series-201920-round-2-tickets-83586161459?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] \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 12 th December 2019.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2019-20 round 2 entry\nform and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ.\n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques\nshould be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the\nday of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to\ncompete\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 1045 for 1100 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would\nnormally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2004 or 2005\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2004 or 2005 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-2/ LOCATION:RBAI\, Royal Belfast Academical Institution\, Belfast\, BT1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NIJFS_Green.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20190807T124907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T101802Z UID:3303-1572739200-1572825599@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series - Round 1 DESCRIPTION:Round 1 will be held on Sunday 3rd November 2019 in Hunterhouse College\, Belfast. \nThe competition is a foil-only event. \n[fusion_button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ni-junior-foil-series-201920-round-1-tickets-73791952717?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] \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 31 st October 2019.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2019-20 round 1 entry\nform and sending it to:\nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ.\n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques\nshould be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the\nday of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to\ncompete\, with no exceptions. \nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 1045 for 1100 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details\nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would\nnormally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2010 or 2011\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2008 or 2009\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2006 or 2007\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2004 or 2005\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2004 or 2005 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required.\nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-round-1/ LOCATION:Hunterhouse College\, Upper Lisburn Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT10\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BlueBanner_Green_NIJFS.png ORGANIZER;CN="NI Fencing":MAILTO:info@nifencing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20180828T151402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T171746Z UID:2901-1554595200-1554681599@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series 2018/19 – Round 6 DESCRIPTION:Round 6 Junior Foil Series \nRound 6 will be held on  Sunday 7th April 2019 inHunterhouse College\nThe competition is a foil-only event. \nPlease note that all presentations will take place at the end of the competition as there will be awards for the best overall fencers in each category for the season. \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 4th April 2019.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2018-19 Round 6 Entry Form2018-19 Round 6 Entry Form and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ. \n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques should be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to compete\, with no exceptions.\nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \n  \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2009 or 2010\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2005 or 2006\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2005 or 2006\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2003 or 2004\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2003 or 2004 \n  \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \n  URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-2018-19-round-6/ LOCATION:Hunterhouse College\, Upper Lisburn Rd\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT10\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nif_filler_green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190310 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20180828T151209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T160307Z UID:2899-1552089600-1552175999@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series 2018/19 – Round 5 DESCRIPTION:  \n PLEASE NOTE START TIMES ARE AN HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL \nRound 5 Junior Foil Series \nBelfast Fencing Club  \nRound 5 will be held on Saturday 9th March 2019 in Sullivan Upper School\, Holywood.\nThe competition is a foil-only event. \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 7th March 2019.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2018-19 Round 5 Entry Form and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh \, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ. \n£15 entry fee to bepaid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques should be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to compete\, with no exceptions.\nCheck in times – PLEASE NOTE START TIMES ARE AN HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 0915 for 0930 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 0915 for 0930 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 0930 for 0945 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 0945 for 1000 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1000 for 1015 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2009 or 2010\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2005 or 2006 \nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2005 or 2006\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2003 or 2004\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2003 or 2004 \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \n  URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-2018-19-round-5/ LOCATION:Sullivan Upper School\, Sullivan Upper School\, Belfast Rd\,\, Holywood\, Holywood\, BT18 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nif_filler_red.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190204 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 CREATED:20180828T151002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T083740Z UID:2897-1549152000-1549238399@www.nifencing.com SUMMARY:NI Junior Foil Series 2018/19 – Round 4 DESCRIPTION:[fusion_button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ni-junior-foil-series-201819-round-4-tickets-55268209703″ 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] \nRound 4 Junior Foil Series\nFence like an Olympian\n \nRound 4 will be held on Sunday 3rd February 2019 in Queens Leisure Centre\, Holywood.\nThe competition is a foil-only event. \nEntries\nClosing date for entries: Midnight Thu 31st January 2019.\nEntries can be made preferably online or by downloading and printing the 2018-19 Round 4 Entry Form and sending it to: \nDavid Connery\, 9 Millreagh\, Dundonald\, Belfast\, BT16 1TJ. \n£15 entry fee to be paid online\, or to accompany printed entries received by the closing date.  Cheques should be made payable to NI Fencing Ltd.\nFencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent\, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. At event check-in\, anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to compete\, with no exceptions.\nCheck in times\nUnder 16 Male                         Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 16 Female                     Closes 1015 for 1030 Start\nUnder 14 Male                         Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 14 Female                     Closes 1030 for 1045 Start\nUnder 12 Male                         Closes 1100 for 1115 Start\nUnder 10 Mixed                       Closes 1115 for 1130 Start\nUnder 12 Female                     Closes 1115 for 1130 Start \nOther competition details \nSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).\nCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify need to ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time.\nThe organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition. \nCategory Details\nUnder 10 Mixed           Born 2009 or 2010\nUnder 12 Girls             Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 12 Boys             Born 2007 or 2008\nUnder 14 Girls             Born 2005 or 2006\nUnder 14 Boys             Born 2005 or 2006\nUnder 16 Girls             Born 2003 or 2004\nUnder 16 Boys             Born 2003 or 2004 \n  \nFoil sizes\nU16 Male and Female  Max Size 5 Blade\nU14 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU12 Male and Female  Max Size 3 Blade\nU10 Mixed                    Size 0 Blade \nFencing Kit Requirements\nUnder 10\, Under 12\, Under 14:\n800N or 350N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nNo lame bib or mask wire required. \nUnder 16:\n800N plastron.\n350N mask\, jacket and breeches.\nLame bib and mask wire required. \nPoules\nU12\, U14\, U16           One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 3 minutes\nU10                            One round\, fights to 5 hits\, time limit 2 minutes \nDirect Elimination\nU14\, U16                   Fights to 15 hits\, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute\nU12\, U10                   Fights to 10 hits\, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute \n  URL:https://www.nifencing.com/event/ni-junior-foil-series-2018-19-round-4/ LOCATION:Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Queens Holywood Leisure Centre\, Holywood\, BT18 9HL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NIJFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nif_filler_green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190113 DTSTAMP:20260612T063801 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nifencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nif_filler_green.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR