NI Junior Foil Series 2024 – Round 1
Entries close 10pm Wednesday 09 October
Enter here
Shankill 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 Membership
This 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 Start
Competitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify must ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time. The organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition, including on the day of competition.
Presentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.
Age Categories
U10 Born 2015 or 2016
U12 Born 2013 or 2014
U14 Born 2011 or 2012
U16 Born 2009 or 2010
Foil sizes
U16 Max Size 5 Blade
U14 Max Size 3 Blade
U12 Max Size 3 Blade
U10 Mixed Size 0 Blade
Fencing Kit Requirements
U10, U12, U14: 800N or 350N plastron. 350N mask, jacket and breeches. 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 minutes
Direct Elimination
U14, U16 Fights to 15 hits, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minute
U12, U10 Fights to 10 hits, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minute
By 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.