Event Guide

Schedule

Times and running order subject to change throughout the day. If a competition finishes early we will go straight into the next weapon, so make sure to arrive in plenty of time. 

12:30pm Bath Modern Pentathlon center is accessible for our event 

12:45pm- Check in Open Men and Women Epee 

1:00pm- Mens and Womens Epee starts 

2:30pm Check in Open for Mens and Womens Sabre and Foil

2:45pm Check in closes for Men and Womens Sabre and Foil  

Start times for Sabre and Foil TBC 

Check in

All participants will be required to check-in, including proof of student eligibility (student ID) & British Fencing (including Introductory) membership.

Check-in will open at 10.00am, and close at 10.45am with fencing aiming to start at 11am and  the whole event finishing 4pm latest. 

Formula

All competitions will start with poules, and all fencers will be promoted to the Direct Elimination stages of their grade/weapon.

Please note that the organisers reserve the right to change the formula to assist the smooth running of the competition and to improve the experience for the participants. This may include merging of grades or genders to facilitate a desirable competition experience, or implementing unique DE brackets to ascertain winners for certain grades or genders.

Fencers who wish to enter more than one weapon are encouraged to do so, however may be asked to prioritise one weapon over another if necessary. Should a fencer be unable to compete in both weapons entered due to this, they will not be charged for the weapon they have conceded.

Referees

This event will be self-refereed by fencers in their poule/DE, however fencers are asked to bring experienced members of the club or coaches to assist at the event. Volunteers will be asked to make themselves known to Georgia Smith the event lead durring check in at 1pm. 

Prizegiving

Prizegiving will take place at the conclusion of weapons' direct eliminations.

Gold medals will be awarded to the winner of each weapon, grade and gender where there are competitors. 

Equipment

Any equipment request would need to be sent via email to Georgia Smith the event lead well in advance of the event. 

Any equipment being used by fencers should meet BUCS Fencing Guidelines. Please ensure you have long socks and appropriate fencing shoes; also, please ensure you respect the venue by changing into your indoor fencing shoes before entering the salle to avoid tracking dirt/moisture onto the venue floor.

Additional Information

OTHER EVENT INFORMATION

The venue can be reached by public transport, using the Manchester Metrolink. The closest station is Westwood on the Pink Line.

There is plenty of free parking on the day of the event.

There is a TESCO, ALDI & Subway all within 5 minutes walking distance of the venue. Competitors are asked to supply their own food and drink for the event.

The Fencing Centre has toilet and changing facilities, but no showers. Please make necessary arrangements to accommodate this.