Northern Ireland Junior Foil Series 1

NI Fencing

Competition 1 of a series of 5 this year as we return to competition fencing

Hunterhouse College

Closing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 04 November 2021. Online entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY.£18 entry fee.Fencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. Anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed tocompete, with no exceptions.Check in timesUnder 16 Male		Closes 1015 for 1030 StartUnder 16 Female	Closes 1015 for 1030 StartUnder 14 Male		Closes 1030 for 1045 StartUnder 14 Female	Closes 1045 for 1100 StartUnder 12 Male		Closes 1100 for 1115 StartUnder 12 Female	Closes 1115 for 1130 StartUnder 10 Mixed	Closes 1115 for 1130 StartOther competition detailsSafety regulations will be strictly enforced (breeches must be worn).Competitors intending to compete in an age group category above the one for which he/she would normally qualify must ensure that the appropriate application form has been submitted in good time. The organisers reserve the right to select or change the format of the competition, including on the day of competition. Presentations for the best overall fencers in each category will take place at the end of the competition.Category DetailsUnder 10 Mixed Born 2012 or 2013
Under 12 Girls Born 2010 or 2011
Under 12 Boys Born 2010 or 2011
Under 14 Girls Born 2008 or 2009
Under 14 Boys Born 2008 or 2009
Under 16 Girls Born 2006 or 2007
Under 16 Boys Born 2006 or 2007
Foil sizesU16 Male &amp; Female	Max Size 5 BladeU14 Male &amp; Female 	Max Size 3 BladeU12 Male &amp; Female 	Max Size 3 BladeU10 Mixed		Size 0 BladeFencing Kit RequirementsU10, U12, U14:800N or 350N plastron.350N mask, jacket and breeches.No lame bib or mask wire required.U16:800N plastron.350N mask, jacket and breeches.Lame bib and mask wire required.PoulesU12, U14, U16	One round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 3 minutesU10		One round, fights to 5 hits, time limit 2 minutesDirect EliminationU14, U16	Fights to 15 hits, 3 periods of 3 minutes with gaps of 1 minuteU12, U10	Fights to 10 hits, 3 periods of 2 minutes with gaps of 1 minuteCOVID RULESNorthern Ireland-based competitors must confirm that they have a NEGATIVE result from either (i) a lateral flow test taken in the 24 hours before the applicable check-in time, or (ii) a PCR test taken in the 48 hours before the applicable check-in time.Northern Ireland-based spectators/guardians aged 18 years or more, must present valid proof of vaccination (at least 14 days after second dose) or proof of either (i) a lateral flow test taken in the 24 hours before the applicable check-in time, or (ii) a PCR test taken in the 48 hours before the applicable check-in time.Competitors/spectators/guardians from the Republic or Ireland (or other places where free testing is not available) must either present valid proof of vaccination (at least 14 days after second dose) or complete a lateral flow test on the day. If you would like to test on the day, please email james.penny@nifencing.com in advance. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before you check-in deadline and you will be given lateral flow test kits for the competitor and spectator/guardian. The test should be carried out in your car until you have a clear result (test takes 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for the result). If either the competitor or the spectator/guardian tests positive then the competitor will not be allowed to compete. • Please try to limit the number of spectators to one per competitor.• Masks must be worn at all times, except when competing. • Social distancing should be maintained where possible.• Shaking hands after a bout has been suspended within British Fencing rules, it is no longer required or advised.• Competitors are limited to 40 hits against each other over the course of a competition.• Track and trace will be in operation, contact details will be collected for spectators.PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS•	HIGH TEMPERATURE•	NEW OR CONTINUOUS COUGH•	LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE

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