Event

Bramston Sports Centre

Bridge Street

Witham

Essex

CM8 1BT

08:30

08:45

Payment

The preferred entry and payment method is via the British Fencing online entry system www.fencingcompetitionentries.co.uk.

Entries and payment will also be accepted by post.  Cheques should be made payable to ‘Chelmsford Fencing Club’. Payment must be received on or before the closing date to avoid the late entry fee. 

Maximum Entries

To ensure the smooth running of the event the number of competitors will be restricted to 72 fencers. Entries will be processed on a first come first served basis. If the maximum number for the competition is reached all remaining entrants will be placed on a reserve list.

Competition format

The competition will be run using a unique format with all fights fenced to 5 hits with no elimination. For further information see the Format section of the website.

The competition will involve a whole day of fencing for all competitors. The estimated finish time is 5pm - 6pm. Please see the timetable for detailed information.

The organisers reserve the right to make minor changes to the published format to ensure the smooth running of the competition.

Awards will be made to those placed 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd.

Competition eligibility

This event is open to all fencers born on or before 1 January 1999.

All competitors must be members of British Fencing. Proof of membership must be produced to check in unless the entry is made via the online entry system.

Equipment

All equipment must conform to current British Fencing Guidelines for Safety.

Masks must be without rust, holes or deformation and must have an elastic backstrap. Visor masks must also be fitted with two layers of transparent material with a date of manufacture of less than two years.

Clothing must be free from tears, damage or weakness. A regulation plastron must be worn. Gloves must overlap the sleeve. Breeches must be worn. Socks must be of sufficient length to ensure that the legs are fully covered.

Fencers must also have access to a spare weapon and bodywire.

Conditions of Entry

All fencers and spectators participate at their own risk, and are personally responsible for their own safety. Spectators are admitted to the venue, and entries accepted, on the understanding that the British Fencing Association, the Chelmsford and Anglia Ruskin University Fencing Club, the organising committee, the officials, the referees and the staff of the venue of the competition cannot accept responsibility for accidents, loss or damage to persons or property, however caused.

To conform with the Centre's Health and Safety requirements and in accordance with the competition Risk Assessment carried out, all kit must be stored in one of the designated kit areas (clearly marked squash courts). The only equipment allowed into the main hall will be that specifically required for fencing (clothing, spare weapon/s, water, towel etc). Unfortunately, there can be no exception to this rule and fencers will be asked to remove any equipment that does not conform to these requirements.