Hereford Fencing Club Championships 2023

Entry Closing Date: Sunday 12th November 2023

​Schedule:

Under 13 Foil - 4th December (Poules) & 11th December (Direct Eliminations)

Senior Foil - 20th November (Poules) & 4th December (Direct Eliminations)

Senior Epee - 13th November (Poules) & 11th December (Direct Eliminations)

Gala Finals, Raffle and Christmas Party - 18th December

Timings:

Under 13 Foil (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

Senior Foil & Epee (Check in closes at 7:00pm)

Format:

There will be one round of poules with everyone progressing to direct eliminations. Age groups are based on age on the 1st of January 2023. The prize giving and finals for everyone will be held on the Gala Final day on Monday 18th December at 6:30pm.

Venue: Hereford Fencing Centre, Unit 23 Ramsden Court, Hereford, HR2 6NT

Parking: Free parking on-site

Refreshments: There will be refreshments for sale including tea, coffee, cakes etc.

Medals: Medals will be awarded for first, second, and equal third in each event. There will also be certificates for all participants in the Under 13 Foil event.

Equipment: Fencers must wear safe, correct kit that conforms to CEN level 1, and British Fencing rules. Breeches are compulsory for all seniors. All under 13s must use size 0 or size 3 blades. Neither British Fencing, Hereford Fencing Centre, the organisers of the competition, nor any official or referee involved in the competition is responsible for any accident, loss or damage to persons or property however caused.

Welfare Office: Sophie Robinson and Tania Craig

For those who do not wish to participate in the championships there will be normal fencing after the competitions. So please do still attend!