The results are in!
Congratulations to all the winners.
See you all December 7th, again at Shankill for the Round 3.
Latest News
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In order to protect the Spirit of Sport and raise awareness,
Sport NI is holding an Introduction to Anti-Doping Workshop
for all athletes, coaches and athlete support personnel.
When: Tuesday 5th November, 6.30-8.30pm
Where: Drummond Hotel, Limavady
It’s your opportunity to learn:
· What is the prohibited list?
· How do I check what medication I can take?
· Is there a risk from taking supplements?
· What happens in a drug test?
Places are free of charge and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis
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NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2
Entries close 10pm Wednesday 06 November
Enter hereShankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD
Online entries only. £20 entry fee.
NI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.NEW FOR 2024: Fencing 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:
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Membership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate MembershipThis 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.
Check in times
U16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start
U14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 StartThis 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.
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On 12 October we had the first round of the Northern Ireland Junior Foil Series at Shankill Leisure Centre – the premier competition for junior foil fencers.
The results are in!
Congratulations to all the winners.
See you all November 9th, again at Shankill for the Round 2. -
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Derry Open 2024
05 & 06 October
Thornhill College, DerryThornhill College, 142 Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JF. Click here for directions.
Online entry extended until Thursday 3rd October – enter here
For members of Fencing Ireland who are experiencing difficulty registering with British Fencing for affiliate membership it is suggested that you use a middle initial when entering your name. This will allow a new profile to be created.
If you are utilising public transport to travel to Derry on either the Saturday or Sunday we may be able to facilitate transport to the event from the bus/train station. Please drop us an email with your contact details.
Any queries please contact [email protected]
Check-in Times
Saturday 05 October
Mens Epee 0945
Womens Epee 1045
Womens Foil 1245Sunday 06 October
Mens Foil 0945
Womens Sabre 1045
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We are thrilled to announce a brand-new venue for the 2024 Derry Open! This year’s event will take place at Thornhill College on Culmore Road, Derry, on the weekend of the 5th and 6th of October. Expect an unforgettable competition experience in an exciting new space!
We’re bringing down the entry fee to just £20 This takes into account the one-off £12 insurance fee for fencers on an Irish licence. This new licence also means means Republic of Ireland participants can compete in any British Fencing events for the rest of the year under their Irish licence.
To ensure this event is a success and meets the venue costs while keeping the reduced entry fee, we need a solid number of fencers signed up by the 27th of September 2024. If we don’t hit that target, the event won’t proceed, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on what promises to be an incredible weekend!
This competition is perfect for new and young fencers (14+ on the day of the event) who want to jump into their first tournament in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. For seasoned fencers, it’s the perfect training ground ahead of the 5 Nations and other major events. And if you’ve been out of the game for a while, this is your chance to dust off the sword and return to the piste—we’d love to see some familiar faces back in action!
Ready to sign up? The entry link is just below! We can’t wait to welcome you to Derry for an epic weekend of fencing. Got any questions? Shoot us an email at [email protected].
See you in October!
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NI Junior Foil Series 2024 – Round 1
Entries close 10pm Wednesday 09 October
Enter hereShankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD
Starts 10:30 Saturday 12 October 2024
Closing date for entries: 10pm Wed 09 October 2024
Online entries only. £20 entry fee.
Fencers 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.
NEW FOR 2024: Fencing 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:
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Membership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate MembershipThis 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.
Check in times
U16 Male Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U16 Female Closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U14 Male Closes 10:30 for 10:45 Start
U14 Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start
U12 Male Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start
U12 Female Closes 11:00 for 11:15 Start
U10 Mixed Closes 11:15 for 11:30 StartCompetitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify must ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time. The organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition, including on the day of competition.
Presentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.
Age Categories
U10 Born 2015 or 2016
U12 Born 2013 or 2014
U14 Born 2011 or 2012
U16 Born 2009 or 2010Foil sizes
U16 Max Size 5 Blade
U14 Max Size 3 Blade
U12 Max Size 3 Blade
U10 Mixed Size 0 BladeFencing Kit Requirements
U10, U12, U14: 800N or 350N plastron. 350N mask, jacket and breeches. Long socks, please. No lame bib or mask wire required.
U16: 800N plastron. 350N mask, jacket and breeches. Lame bib, mask wire & long socks required.Poules
U12, U14, U16 – usually one round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 3 minutes
U10 – usually one round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 2 minutesDirect Elimination
U14, U16 Fights to 15 hits, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute
U12, U10 Fights to 10 hits, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minuteBy 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.
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The new Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership allows members of Fencing Ireland who hold a competitive licence to enter unlimited British Fencing registered competitions in Northern Ireland.
The annual membership cost is £12 (£10 via auto renewal after the first year).
Previously, members of any other federation (e.g. Fencing Ireland) could apply for a temporary compete licence to enter, however this is limited to two competitions per year. BF recognises that a number of Fencing Ireland Members would like to travel to Northern Ireland to compete on a more regular basis.
The membership type is similar to an existing associate membership offered by Fencing Ireland allowing British Fencing Members to compete in Ireland for a reduced fee.
More info: https://www.britishfencing.com/northern-ireland-fencing-ireland-associate-membership-launched/
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