About the Warwick Open
Based in the midlands, our club is steeped in sword fighting history. Battles have raged around us, Kings have killed and been killed right on the ground we walk, and Shakespeare wove his words a mere 20 minutes away.
With all this in mind we are proud to present a ranked BF Open Competition, open to all who are 13 years and over. We aim to be a fun, friendly and of course competitive Open. We encourage entries from those who may be looking to enter their first Open and those who have done many. We are in an easily accessible location close to Birmingham and Coventry, with Warwick train station a few mins walk away, perhaps even being England’s most central Open. Prizes will of course be awarded to the top four fencers in each category.
Entry can via the British Fencing Platform - link Here!
Useful Information
Apart from a friendly atmosphere, a competitive field, prizes and a historical location as our setting, here is some other important information!
Where and When?
The Open will take place at the
St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre
Banbury Road,
Warwick,
CV34 4QY
Format?
The Competition will have one round of poules of approx. 6 fencers, followed by direct elimination rounds. Referees will be provided for the DE's and there will be prizes for the top four Men and women.
Weapons?
Saturday
Men's Foil, Women's Sabre, Women's Epee
Sunday
Men's Sabre, Women's Foil, Men's Epee
Fencers will only be permitted to enter a single event each day.
This will be an Open with a friendly, supportive atmosphere, ideal for people new to competitive fencing. However it will also be a competitive field, so equally as beneficial for experienced circuit fencers.
We are accepting entries from anyone 13 years and over, with a British Fencing Compete License. All Fencers are required to have 800N Plastrons, Secure Masks and 800N Gloves (Sabre)
Suitability?
Eligibility and Regulations?
Check-In Close Times
Saturday
Men's Foil 8:45 : Women's Sabre 11:00
Women's Epee 11:30
Sunday
Men's Sabre 8:45 : Women's Foil 11:00
Men's Epee 12:30
Fencing is expected to have finished by 5:30 on both days.
