WARWICK UNIVERSITY FENCING CLUB
About the Warwick Open
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 be made via the British Fencing Platform (Sport80)
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
The Open will take place at the
St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre
Banbury Road,
Warwick,
CV34 4QY
Suitability
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 beneficial for experienced circuit fencers.
Format
The competition will have one round of poules, followed by direct elimination rounds. Referees will be provided and there will be prizes for the top four fencers in each event
Check-in Close Times
Saturday 23/01
Mixed Épée: 08:45
Para-Sabre: 08:45
Mixed Sabre: 12:00
Women's Foil: 13:45
Sunday 24/01
Mixed Foil: 08:45
Para-Épée: 08:45
Women's Épée: 12:30
Women's Sabre: 13:15
Para-Foil: 13:15
Fencing is expected to have finished by 18:30 on both days.
Events
Saturday 23/01
Mixed Épée, Mixed Sabre, Women's Foil, Open Para-Sabre
Sunday 26/1
Mixed Foil, Women's Épée, Women's Sabre, Open Para-Épée, Open Para-Foil
Fencers will only be permitted to enter a single event each day (excluding para fencers).
Eligibility and Regulations
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)
