U12, U16 – Foil, U14, U18 – Epee and Sabre entry (26/03/23)

Teams are selected by invitation by the County Captains. Please contact them for further details.

Venue: St Gabriel’s School, Sandleford Priory, Newton Rd, Newbury, RG20 9BD

Event Format:

Adult (over 16) 3 weapon teams of 5 members per weapon, with at least 2 men & 2 women per team. Scoring by victories, not relay.

Timing:

09:00 Check-in
09:30 Start fencing
13:00 Break for lunch and regional AGM
14:00 Restart fencing
16:00 Complete

Covid regulations:

We will follow the latest guidance from British Fencing. BF Return to Fencing – Indoor Fencing Guidelines from 25th July in England v1.0.pdf (britishfencing.com)

In Particular: “Check for symptoms of COVID-19 before travelling to training. In line with current UK Government Guidance, if an individual is symptomatic and/or living in a household with a possible COVID-19 infection, you should remain at home and follow UK Government guidance.”

Please do a test within 24 hours preceding the start time.

Please bring your own refreshments – only tea will be available at the venue.

NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED

When: 22nd March 2020

Where: Downland Sports Centre, Compton, RG20 6NU

Entry: Cancelled
(Look for Southern Fencing Region GB Cup Qualifier)

The GB Cup is an annual National tournament for intermediate Regional fencers. Fencers will qualify through a Regional event for the National Final.

Please read the Regional Event Information to view the eligibility criteria and to find out more: The GB Cup 2020 Regional Event Information.

Further details about the GB Cup itself can be found at:
https://www.britishfencing.com/find-event-3/the-gb-cup-2/

When: 26th January 2020

Where: Playfootball, Swindon

Entry: Closed

Fencer’s must check in during the times stated above.
Check-in closing times will be strictly enforced. Fencers who have not checked in by the relevant closing time will be scratched from the competition.

If you are unavoidably delayed or not going to attend please contact as soon as possible: 07908 320373 (Marcus) or 07974 781595(David)

*Please check your, name age group and the club listed is correct and inform us of any corrections

This regional competition is a qualifier for the British Youth Championships in Birmingham in the May from Friday the 8th to Sunday the 10th May for information on the BYC see: https://www.britishfencing.com/find-event-3/british-youth-championships-2020/

The competition is run under BF rules, subject to changes outlined in these rules. The format is one round of poules without elimination, followed by Direct Elimination.
All poule fights are 5 hits in 3 minute bouts.
In the U14, U16 and U18 DE Tableau fights are 15 hits in 3 bouts of 3 minutes.
In the U12 events, the DE Tableau fights are to 10 hits in 3 bouts of 2 minutes with a gap of 1 minute

We hope to have live results on the day at https://www.fencingtimelive.com?t=3778

When: 17th November 2019

Where: St Gabriel’s, Sandleford Priory Newbury Berkshire RG20 9BD

Times:
9.45am – tea/coffee and the SFR reports made available for you to read
10 am
Armoury Workshop – till 3.45 (with noon lunch break)
Referee L1 Course – till 3.45  (with noon lunch break)
Fencing fitness/footwork – till 11.45  (anyone from 10 to 90 welcome)

noon – England Fencing AGM
have your lunch and be part of the EF AGM – your chance to question the board, to listen to their plans and have your say

as soon the AGM is finished everything gets going again, for fencers it will be social fencing with coaches on hand to take small groups and/or individuals as required

3.45 tea & coffee with cake will be available and the SFR AGM will start asap, we hope to be out by 5pm

We want to show the England Board that you care about your region – we trust you do and that you want it to thrive not disappear

As not enough want to do the HEMA, we are swapping it to 3 weapon fencing. Alan will bring some HEMA equipment in case there is a group on the day who would a go.

Please remember to email development@southernfencing.or.uk to let us know you are planning on attending, and what you are going to do

We will charge the same for fencing as for the HEMA, and will be making a contribution from this charge, to the Harry Jones fund for Marie Curie and Macmillian on behalf of everyone in the region

Details:

AGM

Our AGM is open to all BF members who are over 18 and who have Southern as their region.

Details went out to the SFR mail list, if you would like the information and did not receive it please request it from ‘secretary@southernfencing.org.uk’

Development Opportunities, open to everyone aged from 14-99:

> Armoury workshop – We are lucky to have Andrew Goodier back to run the day for us.  If you have met Andy, you will know how good he is as an armourer and at sharing his knowledge.  He is one of our Master Armourers, has been part of the team at two Olympics and has lots of side stories to share. 

The first part will be very general.  But will move on to cover whatever equipment you care to bring along to investigate. 

So, if you just want an introduction you can do the morning – with or without the HEMA in the afternoon. 

For those with some experience, or those just happy to stick with it, Andy is planning to carry on all day.  Please bring your weapons, and your club equipment, along to work on

> Referee workshop – We are lucky to have Luke Deamer to run the day for us.  If you have met Luke, you will know how good he is as a referee and at sharing his knowledge.  Luke is one of our FIE (international) referees, and an established educator and examiner.  There will be an opportunity to do the L1 written exam, but the practical will have to be done on another occasion. Places are limited and going fast.

Fencers

> morning: fencers – footwork & fitness

> afternoon: A chance to try HEMA  –   Historical European Martial Arts is a linked sport.  If you would like to have a go, your fencing experience will be broadened.  SFR Fencing coach Alan Knowles will be heading this up with some colleagues from the association.  This is appearing at fencing clubs around the country so we thought you might like a fun afternoon to see what it is about.  Fencing kit is ideal to wear, if you have none let us know the week before – we will arrange some for you to borrow.  Non fencers also welcome to join this.              

For details on how to book in click on ‘Development’

When: 20th October 2019

Where: PlayFootball Swindon Indoor, Unit 29 Bramble Rd, Kembrey Park
Swindon. SN2 8HB.

Book: https://sfr-age-team-comp-2019.eventbrite.co.uk

Check-in details:

u11s

check in closes at 9.15am

the format will all be poule style fights. There will be 2 poules of 4 teams and then a knockout – the expected time to run is approx. 6 hours

u14 foil

check in closes at 9.45am

the format will all be poule poule unique with format of relay to 45 – the expected time to run is 5 hours

u14 epee

check in closes at 10.15am

the format will all be poule poule unique with format of relay to 45 – the expected time to run is 5 hours

u18 foil

check in closes at 11am

to give enough fencing we plan a poule style warm up and then actual competition as a relay to 45 – the expected time to run is 2 1/2 hours (allowing for a break)

u18 epee

check in closes at 1.30pm

to give enough fencing we plan a poule style warm up and then actual competition as a relay to 45 – the expected time to run is 2 1/2 hours (allowing for a break)

Please ensure all your team have working, legal kit and equipment as this will be tested prior to starting a match

Please ensure they understand the format of the matches they are competing in

Please ensure they come with their friendly hats on – lots of support and smiles for their team please

Important… Please note there will not be an armoury service at this competition, please ensure you have working weapons and wires and the correct clothing prior to attending. (for the u11 year old competition we plan to have some size 0 weapons available for young fencers to use if they don’t have one – if borrowing kit from your coach please make sure you ask asap so they know you will require it and can plan to have enough correct kit for you)

There is a small coffee shop on site but please make sure you bring lunch

Finally, the telephone number to use if you have any issues is 07711 254 930 or the venue if you can’t get through, 01793 297233, and ask them to tell us

(more…)

When: 10am, 29th September 2019

Where: St Gabriels, Newbury

Entry: https://sfr-day-u15-sept-29.eventbrite.co.uk

(more…)

Sabre Academy Sunday, 11th November

The doors should be open at 9.30, as before the formal training will be starting at 10

Find us at:

Moulsford Prep School
Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. OX10 9HR

[wpforms id=”3597″ title=”false” description=”false”]

(more…)

Sabre Academy Sunday, 18th November (NOTE DATE CHANGE)

The doors should be open at 9.30, as before the formal training will be starting at 10

Find us at:

Moulsford Prep School
Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. OX10 9HR

[wpforms id=”3597″ title=”false” description=”false”]

(more…)

Time: 1 to 4pm

Session of free fencing in foil and epee

Cost: £10

Venue: St Gabriel’s School

[wpforms id=”3601″ title=”false” description=”false”]

When: 28th October 2018

Where: St. Gabriel’s School, Newbury, Sandleford Priory, Newtown Rd, Greenham, Newbury RG20 9BD

Enter: https://bf.sport80.com
(Look for 2019 Southern Region Senior Epee and Sabre)
Cost: £15 per weapon

All fencers in the Southern Region who fence either epee or sabre or indeed both are invited to attend this year’s regional Senior competition. 

All fencers must be over the age of 13 yrs at the date of the competition. 
All fencers must be affiliated to Southern Region on their BF Membership
Fencers may enter both the Epee and the Sabre Competition.

Check-in Times (TBC):

Epee check-in closes 9:30. Start at 9:45
Sabre check-in closes 13:30. Start 13:45

This is an additional session of the Academy that is open to all sabreurs, whether or not you have been to a session at Molesford

It will include training, coaching and fencing and will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm at St Gabriel’s

The cost is £15

Find us at: St Gabriel’s School

[wpforms id=”3597″]

Where: St Gabriels School

When: 21st October 2018

Enter: https://sfr-u10-foil-epee-sabre.eventbrite.co.uk

The competition is open to any boy or girl who is 10 or under on the 31^st December 2018

All u11s and parents welcome for the day. We will have Luke Deamer running sessions about competitions, including an introduction to refereeing

The u10s can opt to enter up to 2 weapons, this combination would have to be foil and epee or foil and sabre. They can not do epee and sabre

Entry will be £12 for each weapon.  The foil will happen in the morning. If you wish to enter foil with either the epee or sabre you can.  However, you cannot enter epee and sabre as they will run concurrently in the afternoon

Where: St Grabiels School

When: Sunday 21st October 2018

Entry: https://bf.sport80.com or enter on the day.
(Look for 2019 Southern Senior and Novice Foil)
Entry will be £15 for each competition

Check-In Times (TBC):

• Novice Foil – Check-in from 9:30 and event starts at 10 am
• Senior Foil – Check-in from 11 am and approx start 11:30 am

(more…)

Sabre Academy Sunday, 10th October

The doors should be open at 9.30, as before the formal training will be starting at 10

Find us at:

Moulsford Prep School
Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. OX10 9HR

[wpforms id=”3597″ title=”false” description=”false”]

(more…)

Entries are now being accepted for Southern Region’s Age Group Team competition 2018-2019

Date: Sunday 7th October 2018

Check-In Times (Confirmed):
U10/U14/U18 Team Foil – 9.30am check-in, plan to start 10am
U14 Team Epee – 9.30am check-in, plan to start 10am
U18 Team Sabre – approx 12 am check-in and will start after U18 Team Foil approx 12:30 – 1pm though maybe slight delay.
There is no U18 Team Epee or U14 Team Sabre.

Events:
Teams of three competitors.
U10 Foil.
U14 Foil, U18 Foil
U14 Epee, U18 Epee
U14 Sabre, U18 Sabre

Entries:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southern-fencing-region-age-group-team-competition-2018-19-registration-50143554722

Entry Fee:
Standard entries: Standard entry fee of £24 per team until Friday 5th October

Venue: Play Football Arena, Unit 29 Bramble Rd, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8HB

(more…)

Development Day, open to all

Book: CANCELLED

This will be open to all, will include all development aspects for you would expect, details will be out later next week

The cost to attend the day will be:

fencers – £25 for the first family member and £20 for any subsequent members

£10 for the referee workshop with Luke Deamer.  There will be the option to take a L1 exam and he will be around on the 21^st Oct so anyone who would like a L2 assessment he will do that then

£10 for an armoury workshop with Andy Goodier

If you have people who wish to attend who are not part of the Southern Region there is a £5 additional charge

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southern-fencing-region-development-day-sep-2018-registration-49064478175

Yes it is only a few weeks away, but come and enjoy this event as a start to the Autumn season

We are holding a social Development Competition day – something a bit different and very much in the style of a day that Joan Mason would have approved of (if you don’t know this lady… in her time Joan was the region’s secretary, chair and president who died recently)

This is an adult day, sorry it is not geared to our u16s – see the Development Day on 23^rd September if you are a youngster

(more…)

Welfare Development Day Sunday 20th May 2018

Date:  Sunday 20^th May
(Closing date: 22nd April)

Venue: St Gabriel’s School, Newbury

(more…)

Date: 20th May 2018

Venue: St. Gabriel’s School, Newbury, Sandleford Priory, Newtown Rd, Greenham, Newbury RG20 9BD

Cost: £15 per weapon

Enter: https://bf.sport80.com

All fencers in the Southern Region who fence either epee or sabre or indeed both are invited to attend this year’s regional Senior competition. 

All fencers must be over the age of 13 yrs at the date of the competition. 
All fencers must be affiliated to Southern Region on their BF Membership
Fencers may enter both the Epee and the Sabre Competition.

Check-in Times:

Epee check-in closes 9:30. Start at 9:45
Sabre check-in closes 13:30. Start 13:45

When: Sunday 29th April 2018

Where: Downland Sports Centre, Manor Crescent, Compton, RG20 6NU

Entry: https://bf.sport80.com or enter on the day.
(Look for 2018 Southern Senior and Novice Foil)

Check-In Times:

• Novice Foil – Check-in from 9:30 and event starts at 10 am
• Senior Foil – Check-in from 11 am and approx start 11:30 am

(more…)

Development Day – April

Date: Sunday, 22^nd April

Venue: St Gabriel’s School, Newbury

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southern-fencing-region-development-day-april-registration-44726841186

(more…)

Date: 11th March 2018
Venue: Swindon Play Football.
Enter: Entries Closed
Entry Fee: £21 until 5th March
Check-in times: Confirmed – Note slightly later times

Southern Region GB Cup Qualifier 2018
Venue: St Gabriel’s School in Newbury
Date: 11th February 2018
Entry: Via Sport:80 (https://bf.sport80.com)
Entry Fee: £15
Check-In: 9:30am for all weapons, start 10am

(more…)

Southern Region Age Group Foil
(BYC Qualifier)

Date: 21st January 2018

Check-In: CONFIRMED TIMES – Do check back on Saturday for last minute information

(U14 Girls has changed from earlier in the week)

Venue: Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Crowthorne RG45 7PU

Enter: On sport:80 (Look for “2018 Southern Fencing Region Age Group Foil”)

Entry Fee: £21 (until midnight 15th Jan)

Late Fee: £35 (from 16th Jan until midnight 18th Jan). Entries close 19th Jan

Entries are now being accepted for Southern Region’s Age Group Team competition 2017-2018

Date: Sunday 8th October 2017

Check-In Times:
U10/U14/U18 Team Foil – 9.30am check-in, plan to start 10am
U14/U18 Team Epee – 9.30am check-in, plan to start 10am
U18 Team Sabre – 11.30 am check-in, plan to start after U18 Team Foil approx 12-12:30pm so maybe slight delay.

Events:
Teams of three competitors.
U10 Foil.
U14 Foil, U18 Foil
U14 Epee, U18 Epee
U14 Sabre, U18 Sabre

Entry Numbers:
U10 Foil Teams: 7
U14 Foil Teams: 6
U18 Foil Teams: 2 (May run individual poule unique after team for extra fencing)
U14 Epee Teams: 4
U18 Epee Teams: 7
U18 Sabre Teams: 3 (May run individual poules after team for extra fencing)

Entries:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southern-fencing-region-age-group-team-competition-registration-37222207625

Entry Fee:
Standard entries: Standard entry fee of £20 per team for entries received by 10pm on Friday 6th October

Venue: Play Football Arena, Unit 29 Bramble Rd, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8HB

(more…)

Southampton Epee Club is working with the British Academy of Fencing to deliver a series of training weekends which will mix personal performance for fencers with coach education.

This will be of particular interest to new and developing fencing coaches who want to work towards BAF coaching awards, but coaches simply looking to get new ideas and work on their skills are also welcome to attend.

Dates:
23rd September 2017
28th & 29th October 2017
18th & 19th November 2017
20th & 21st January 2018
28th January 2018 – coaching exams

Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Venue: Mountbatten School, Whitenap Lane, Romsey, SO51 5SY

Cost: £30 per day OR £45 for a whole weekend OR £160 for all four weekends (coaching exam fees not included)
Early bird discount: 10% off if payment is made online at least 7 days in advance of the first day of the course

Full details of the course can be found online here: http://www.southampton-epee.co.uk/courses.html

When: 4th June

Where: Compton Sports Centre

The venue is at Downlands School in Compton, just near the A34 and M4 interchange:
Manor Crescent
Compton
RG20 6NU

Fee: £15 per weapon or £25 for both

Entry: http://southernfencing.org.uk/calendar/competition-entry-epee-sabre/

(or entry on the day but please email us to entry@southernfencing.org.uk with name and BF number to let us know)

Check-in times: (TBC)

Mens Epee check in at 9.30am
Womens Epee check in at 10.30am

Sabre check in close at 12.30 (will follow after the epee finishes)

Date: Sunday 29th January 2017

Venue: Wellington Health & Fitness Club, Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PT

Venue Note: We have been warned that the sports hall may be cold so please ensure you bring enough extra layers (both fencers and spectators)

Entry Details: bf.sport80.com under ‘Events’ as ‘2017 Southern Fencing Region Age Group Foil’ ENTRY CLOSED

Entry to the Southern Age Group Foil on the 29th January is now live at sport:80

Confirmed Check-In times

Please note, the start times are approximate and timings across the day are subject to change. We aim to start the first round in each age group as soon as possible after check in closes.

(more…)

Venue: Sunday 27th November 2016 at Bradfield College

Entry Fee:

Entry: Sorry but due to low entry this event is now cancelled.

(more…)

PLEASE EMAIL TO: fencer85618@aol.com if you are coming, and indicate age and weapon.

Time: 1 to 4pm

Session of free fencing in foil and epee

Cost: £10

Date: Saturday 16th January 2016

Venue: St Gabriel’s School

Details: http://southernfencing.org.uk/fencing-club/

Date: Sunday 10th April 2016

Start Time: 9.30am (No novice competition – all fencing in Senior Foil)

Venue: Downland Sports Centre, 12 minutes from M4 / A34 junction.
Manor Crescent
Compton
RG20 6NU
http://www.leisurecentre.com/downland-sports-centre

Entry: southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/competition-entry-senior-foil/

There is reasonable parking on site. There are no cafe or restaurant facilitites, so bring your own lunches.

A Southern Fencing Region Novice is defined as aged 15 plus on 1/1/16, fenced for less than 4yrs and, if competed nationally, with national ranking of no better than 100, and no better than last 4 of region/county foil.

Boxes:
Please can clubs provide boxes for the day. We will need eight boxes to ensure smooth running of the event.

Referees:
We will need some referees for the Novice. If you are entering the Senior event, please let the organisers know if you are willing to preside at the Novice event.
The senior event will be self presiding
Equipment:

FOIL:
800N plastron
350N mask, jacket and breeches
ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE A LAME BIB AND MASK WIRES
Size 5 foils

Club organisers and coaches:
The novice is a friendly event and it is a good opportunity for beginners/novices to get more experience fencing different opponents in a more competitive environment. Please encourage your less experienced fencers to attend the Novice event. Support your fencers by ensuring that they are fully equipped with two working foils and spare body wire (or can borrow from club/friends).

(very sorry this does clash with the senior foil competition but hopefully it will not affect many of you splitting yourselves in two!)

Venue:
St Gabriel’s School.
Sandleford Priory
Newtown Road
Newbury RG20 9BD

Training in all weapons

We have guest coaches Glen Golding and Peter Wright supported by Reka Gemesi and, as with all training days, all coaches from the region are invited to come and get involved…

 £20 for SFR fencers, £25 from outside the region

A separate email will be sent to all SFR BYC qualifiers giving them a link to book in for £10 to attend

Entry Form: southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/training-day-entry/

Referee workshop

We are lucky to have Peter Huggins come along. He will run a course and will offer the written L1 exam at the end

He will be able to advise on what is required and how/where to get assessed for L2

Pre-course reading materials will be provided to those booked in

Armoury workshops

We are lucky to have Janet Huggins come along. She will be there to introduce armoury to anyone wanting to bring weapons along to work on, or just sit in and pick up tips. Also if you have any armourers that would like to advance their knowledge, she will happily work with them on all types of equipment

Entry form (Armory/Referee): southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/southern-region-referee-course/

For coaches and all officials, we have secured a BF run, fully certified, Safeguarding and Protection Course (SP1) and First Aid Course

£25 for SP1

(First Aid now full)

£50 for First Aid} – 12 places

£65 for both   } – 12 places

Courses Entry: http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/development-day/

And finally….

Following up on last year’s success we plan to hold a u10 foil day/competition

this is geared to those u10 on Jan 1^st 2016 and is really an introduction to competition there will be some training for the fencers prior to their competition and also a session with parents who, we hope, will then be involved with setting up and generally assisting at the competition

Entries will be £15, for the whole day

U10 Foil Entry: http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/competition-entry-foil-age-group/

CANCELLED

When: Sunday 20th March 2016,

Entry Form: Click here (at bottom of this post)

Entry Closes: 13th March 2016.

The Adult Team Competitions this season will be a in all three weapons and will be run as mixed gender team events.

(more…)

PLEASE EMAIL TO: fencer85618@aol.com if you are coming, and indicate age and weapon.

Date: Sunday 13th March 2016

Venue:
Downland Sports Centre, 12 minutes from M4 / A34 junction.
Manor Crescent,
Compton
RG20 6NU
http://www.leisurecentre.com/downland-sports-centre

Details: http://southernfencing.org.uk/fencing-club/

Date: Sunday 6th March 2016

Venue: Wellington Health & Fitness Club (Sports Hall), Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorn, Berkshire. RG45 7PT

(Best Sat Nav locations – Dukes Ride, Crowthorne or the nearest postcode on Duke’s Ride, RG45 6DP)

Entry: CLOSED

Entry List: https://bf.sport80.com/public_reports/index/137

Check-In Times: (CONFIRMED)

IMPORTANT – DOUBLE CHECK YOUR TIMES AS SOME HAVE CHANGED.

(more…)

PLEASE EMAIL TO: fencer85618@aol.com if you are coming, and indicate age and weapon.

Date: Sunday 21st February 2016

Venue:
Downland Sports Centre, 12 minutes from M4 / A34 junction.
Manor Crescent,
Compton
RG20 6NU
http://www.leisurecentre.com/downland-sports-centre

Details: http://southernfencing.org.uk/fencing-club/

Sunday 31st January 2016

Venue: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorn, Berkshire

Entry to the Southern Age Group Foil on the 31st Jan is now live at sport:80

Entries Closed

The entry list is at:
https://bf.sport80.com/public_reports/index/113

Check-In Times – Confirmed
(These are not expected to change but do check Saturday evening for any last minute changes)

Event Parking

There are a number of on-going  building projects which are affecting parking within both car parks – therefore for the event you would need to park along the long kilometre drive which leads up to the College

Check-In Times

Check-in times will be published closer to the competition date. We expect this to be a popular competition, so fencers may need to stay through much of the day.

Southern Region – Fencers may only enter this Regional event if they have specified Southern Region on their British Fencing Membership. Fencers may only fence in a qualifying event in one region in any season.

UK residents – As these are the qualifying events for the British Youth Championships (BYCs), fencers must be UK residents.

Date: 24th January 2016

Venue: Downland Sports Centre (12 minutes from M4 / A34 junction.), Manor Crescent, Compton RG20 6NU
www.leisurecentre.com/downland-sports-centre

Entry Form: southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/competition-entry-epee-sabre

Check In Times:

• Men’s and Women’s Epee – Check-in closes 9:15 and event starts at 9:30
• Men’s and Women’s Sabre – Check-in closes 1:15, start at ~ 1:30 pm

Entry fee

The entry fee is £15 per competition. The competitions will be run one after the other, to allow fencers to enter both epee and sabre.

Closing date for entries

9pm on Saturday 23rd January – Absolutely no entries accepted after this date and no entries on the day

Age of fencers

This is an adult competition, open to fencers aged 13 and over at 1 January 2016.

We hope this will be an enjoyable competition for young fencers in the region.

Equipment requirements by age group

Foil

Epee and Sabre

Additional requirements for Sabre

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FENCERS

Each fencer (parent/guardian for Under 18s) is personally responsible for making sure that their clothing and equipment conform to FIE and British Fencing rules and are in good condition.

Neither British Fencing nor the organisers of the competition, nor any official or referee involved in the competition is responsible for these matters, or for any accident, loss or damage to persons or property however caused.

THE SOUTHERN FENCING CLUB MEETS FOR THE FIRST TIME!

THIS SUNDAY (11TH OCTOBER 2015) AT 9:30 AM (TILL 12:30)

U14s 800N PLASTRONS AND PREFERABLY CONDUCTIVE BIBS AT FOIL.

PLEASE REPLY TO: fencer85618@aol.com if you are coming, and indicate age and weapon.

Venue: Downland Sports Centre, 12 minutes from M4 / A34 junction.
Manor Crescent,
Compton
RG20 6NU
http://www.leisurecentre.com/downland-sports-centre

What is the Southern Fencing Club?

Training format:

This is a fencing club, with fencing at the heart of the activities. The general aim is to replicate a whole competition in just 3 hours. Thus everyone does 5 fights to 5 hits, 3 minutes and then 3 or 4 fights to 15, 3 * 3 minutes. Fencers are to be self-presiding and agree on scoring of hits.

This is a training session where fencers are expected experiment and learn during the course of a bout. Fencers are not to be aggressive or intimidating. Less able fencers are to be respected and given help to develop, grow and learn.

Restrictions:

• Over 14 years of age (lower, if ability warrants it, and if a parent attends and supervises)
• BF membership
• Own working and well maintained electric kit
• All three weapons (hopefully, depending upon attendance)

Requirements:

Please bring a box from your normal club if possible. We will need around 5 boxes to be provided by attendees.

Costs:

£7.50 per session, payable on the day

Reductions – £5.00 per session, payable on the day (Students, Amateur / Professional coaches, Southern Region or National organisers, Veteran or retired fencers, etc.)

Note that this is a not-for-profit club. Any extra funds accumulated will be re-invested in the club in the form of boxes, or ‘free’ sessions.

When: Saturday and Sunday mornings, approximately once per month:

Sunday October 11^th 2015, Sunday October 25^th 2015, Sunday November 15th 2015,

Saturday November 28^th 2015, Sunday December 6th 2015, Saturday January 16^th 2016.

Venue:  Downland Sports Centre, 12 minutes from M4 / A34 junction.

Manor Crescent,
Compton
RG20 6NU

http://www.leisurecentre.com/downland-sports-centre

BB&O Fencing Picnic AGM

Date: 21st June 2015

Venue: Sports Hall, Moulsford Preparatory School, Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HR

Reporting Times: 09:00 – 09:30 15:00 (approx)

Note: This is a BB&O event only. Full details at http://www.sloughopen.org/bbofencing/?page_id=13

Wiltshire Youth Championships for Boys & Girls

Date: Sunday, 15 March 2015

Venue: Sarum Academy, Westwood Road, Salisbury, Wilts. SP2 9HS.

Latest reporting time will be 09.30am.

Note: This is a Wiltshire County event only. Full details at

http://www.wiltshirefencing.org.uk/

Date: 22nd February 2015

Venue: St. Gabriel’s School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD

Booking Forms:

Training: http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/southern-regional-hub-entry

and First Aid: www.southernfencing.org.uk/calendar/first-aid-course.htm

The cost for the day is £25 for fencers ~ free for parents of fencers

Please remember to bring lunch and plenty to drink (tea & coffee will be available).

All SFR coaches are welcome

Queries to: rhlo@southernfencing.org.uk

Date: 25th January 2015

Venue: Bradfield College, Bradfield Berkshire

Emergency contact number ONLY on the competition day: 07766 307076

Note:  Late entries will be at the organisers’ discretion. Absolutely no more entries after 10pm 21st Jan 2015

Entry: CLOSED

Check in:
(Confirmed as below, however please check back before the Sunday in case of last minutes changes.)

Please note: the start and DE times are subject to change during the day at the organisers discretion in order to facilitate the smooth running of the competition, please take the above as a guide.

Age Groups: U12, U14, U16, U18

Entry: £27 (Late entry fee now applies)

Please note:
A late fee of £27 will be charged for any entries received after 10pm on Monday 19 January.

BYC qualification and entry fee
At least the top four fencers in each competition will qualify for the BYCs. More will qualify in any competitions with 17 or more fencers. All qualifying fencers will be asked to pay £21 at the competition on 25 January (cash or cheque). In a change of rules for 2015, if qualifying fencers are unable to attend the BYCs for any reason, their place will be reallocated by the Region to the next ranked fencer. Check-in must be notified on the day if a fencer cannot take up their place, so this can be reallocated.

Date: 4th January 2015

Venue: St. Gabriel’s School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD

Booking Forms:

Training: http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/southern-regional-hub-entry

The cost for the day is £25 for fencers ~ free for parents of fencers

Please remember to bring lunch and plenty to drink (tea & coffee will be available).

All SFR coaches are welcome

Queries to: rhlo@southernfencing.org.uk

BB&O Foil Rally

Date: 7th December 2014

Venue: TBC

Reporting Times: 09:00 – 09:30

Note: This is a BB&O event only. Full details at http://www.sloughopen.org/bbofencing/?page_id=13

Information for fencers and parents

Date:
Sunday 30 November 2014

Venue:
Wellington Health & Fitness Club, Wellington College
Dukes Ride, Crowthorn, Berkshire, RG45 7PT

Start time:
Check in from 10am, with times for different competitions to be confirmed
Competitions will be run in parallel, so it will not be possible for fencers to enter more than one weapon.

Competitions

• U14 – Foil now full sorry (16 teams)
• U14 – Epee and Sabre
• U18 – Foil, Epee and Sabre

Age Groups Age is determined at 1 January 2015

• U14 – born in 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004
• U18 – born in 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000

Notes on Age Groups:

• U14s (born in 2001) can fence in an U18 team if they wish
• U13s and younger (born 2002 or later) cannot fence in the older age group, due to disparities in weapon size and fencer size.

Composition of teams:
This is a mixed gender competition, so teams including boys and girls are encouraged. Single gender teams will be accepted.
Reserves – Each team can include an optional reserve. A fencer can enter as a reserve for more than one team, but can only fence for one team on the day.

Valid entries:
For team entries to be valid they must include three named entrants and an optional reserve. Each fencer must have valid British Fencing membership. Payment must be submitted with
each entry.

Entry fees and closing date:

• Entry closing date 10pm on Friday 21 November
• Entry fee £27 per team
• Late entries accepted until 4pm on Monday 24 Nov.
• No entries accepted after that or on the day.
• Late entry fee £54 per team

Submitting your entry:
Please submit team entries through our website with payment by paypal:
http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/competition-entry-junior-team-foil-epee-sabre

Paper entry forms are available on request from entries@southernfencing.org.uk

Confirmation of entry and joining instructions will be sent to by email to the Team contact (coach or parent).

If you have any queries about this competition, please contact entries@southernfencing.org.uk

Equipment requirements by age group:

Foil

• U14 – Blade size: size 3 foil. No lame bib or mask wire required
• U18 – Blade size: size 5 foil. Lame bibs and mask wires are required

All fencers: Please ensure equipment fits properly, including lames which must reach the hip bone.

Epee and Sabre

• U14 Blade size: size 2 epee or sabre
• U18 Blade size: size 5 epee or sabre

Additional requirements for Sabre – All Sabre competitors:

• Lame jacket
• Electric glove or cuff
• Electric mask with headwire

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FENCERS
Each fencer (parent/guardian for Under 18s) is personally responsible for making sure that their clothing and equipment conform to FIE and British Fencing rules and are in good condition. Neither British Fencing nor the organisers of the competition, nor any official or referee involved in the competition is responsible for these matters, or for any accident, loss or damage to persons or property
however caused.

Wiltshire County Championships

Date: 23rd Nov 2014

Time: 08:45 – 18:00

The Wiltshire County Championships will be held on the 23rd of November at Prior Park Preparatory School Sports Hall in Cricklade. This is a competition for individual fencers in each of the 6 weapons.

Note: This is a Wiltshire county event. Full details at http://www.wiltshirefencing.org.uk/events.shtml#event20

BB&O Men, Women, Boys, Girls U12, U14, U16 & U18 Epee – 09:15 – 09:30

BB&O Men, Women, Boys, Girls U12, U14, U16 & U18 Sabre – 13:45 – 14:00

Sunday 16th November 2014

Sport Hall, Langley Grammar School, Reddington Drive, Langley, Berks SL3 7QS

Note: This is a BB&O event only.

Full details at http://www.sloughopen.org/bbofencing/?page_id=13

Date: 24/25th May 2014

Details: www.chichester-fencing-club.org.uk/open.html

(Please note this competition is not run by Southern Region. Please contact the organisers directly for more information)

Date: 10-11th May 2014

Details: http://www.southhampshirefencing.co.uk/hampshire-open/

(This competition is not run by the Southern Region. Please contact the organisers directly for more information)

Date: 9th March 2014

Venue:
Wellington College Health and Fitness Club
Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PT

Closing Date: 10pm, 1st March 2014 (then late fee of £27 applies)

Entry Form:

• Online – http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/competition-entry-age-group-epee-and-sabre

 Check-In Times:

Date: 23rd Febraury 2014

Venue: St. Gabriel’s School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD

Booking Forms:

Training: http://southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/southern-regional-hub-entry

All 3 weapon training day at St Gabriel’s
Possible First Aid course – £45 per person (as long as we have 12 – may put price up a little if nearly enough of you),
If you are interested email coaching@southernfencing.org.ukasap as we need enough coaches to put the course on

Wessex Blades are trying to start an informal Epee competition. The first one will be on 22nd Feb 2014 and it will be an informal poule unique.

Where: Main Hall, Kingsdown School, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9DR
http://www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/location

When: Saturday 22 February 2014 (10:00 – 16:00)

How Much: £10 before 15th February, £15 after (Cheques payable to Wessex Blades Fencing Club)

Format: Poule unique of up to 25 fencers

Entry Form: Wessex Scrimmage Epee Competition Entry Form

Warning: This will be an informal competition (the pistes will not be grounded) – a poule sheet of up to 25 fencers will be drawn up and participants

– will be asked to work their way through their opponents without any specific order

– will be asked to referee (and to not abuse inexperienced referees!)

How will I make it through the day: Water is available on site but it is suggested that participants bring some sustenance as the day will involve a lot of fencing!

More Questions: email benkdishman@gmail.com or ring me on 07802 559821.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BFA membership is required for insurance purposes. If this is your first competition of the year you can get social membership for £10. This can be upgraded to full membership at a later date if needed (social membership only covers one competition). Please visit the BFA website for more information (http://www.britishfencing.com/membership/).

http://www.wessexblades.co.uk/

Entry Form: Wessex Scrimmage Epee Competition Entry Form

Cost:  Outside region £15, members of SR £10

The referee course covers all three weapons. You will able to take a written Level 1 exam if you feel confident in doing so at the end of the day.

Entry Form click here

To be held on the 20-21 April 2013 and this year it will be in Nottingham

Please contact Rochelle (rochelle.dazeley@btinternet.com) if you are over 18, available and would like to be considered for the team

U12 Boys Epee
   1 MACLENNAN James          ABINGDON PREP
   2 GREEN Matthew            ABINGDON SCH
   3 SEAL Arnie               SWAY FC
   3 VOUSDEN Nicholas         READING FC
   5 CRICK Aaron              SWAY FC
   6 DEZON Arturo             READING FC
   7 JENKINS Samuel           READING FC
   8 STRUGAR Oskar            READING FC

U14 Boys Epee
   1 RUSSELL James                   ALDERSHOT FC
   2 STIGANT Devlin                  MALVERN FC
   3 MACLENNAN Robert                ABINGDON SCHOOL
   3 ROSENBAUM Noam                  READING FC
   5 DRAKE William                   JOSCAS YOUNG BLADES
   6 ROTH Luca                       OXFORD FC
   7 DAVIES Greg                     ABINGDON SCHOOL
   8 JOHNSON Patrick                 ABINGDON SCHOOL
   9 PRENDERGAST William             SWAY FC
  10 HEARFIELD Nathaniel             ALDERSHOT FC
  11 CANTARELLI Alessandro           ABINGDON SCHOOL
  12 THULIN Alex                     ABINGDON SCHOOL
  13 FORD Jake                       ESPADA
  14 DE JONGH Alex                   ABINGDON SCHOOL
  15 GALE Jack                       SWAY FC

U16 Boys Epee
   1 SCHNEIDER Benjamin       ABINGDON FC
   2 JOHNSON William          ABINGDON SCH
   3 DAWSON Jack              ABINGDON SCH
   3 RYERSON STANSFIELD Felix READING FC
   5 MARTYN George            MARLBOROUGH
   6 DOBIE Nick               SWINDON
   7 EDBROOKE-COFFIN Henry    ESPADA
   8 CLAYTON HOLDER Zach      ESPADA
   9 HARDIE Alexander         OXFORD FC
  10 CROXFORD Johnah          EGHAM FC
  11 MOGENSEN Jarl            RGS
  12 MESSER Marcus            ESPADA
  13 SMITH William            ESPADA
  14 RIZVI Thomas             RGS
  15 WILSON Cameron           RGS
  16 BLACKMORE Seth           RGS
  17 LATHAM Matthew           RGS
  18 FOLEY Fergus             WINCHESTER ESCRIME
  19 CHANG Anthony            ABINGDON SCH
  20 COLE Patrick             ABINGDON SCH

U18 Boys Epee
   1 CHAN Herman           ABINGDON SCH
   2 HARRIS Hugo           MARLBOROUGH
   3 HYATT Tom             EGHAM FC
   3 STIGANT Liam          MALVERN
   5 BLACKMORE Noah        ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
   6 FARAGGI Omri          ABINGDON SCH
   7 MORTON Sebastian      UNKNOWN
   8 CROWE Henry           ABINGDON SCH
   9 HORNBY Edgar          MALVERN
  10 NIKOLAEV Ivan         ABINGDON SCH
  11 NG Bernard            ABINGDON SCH
  12 FOLEY Cormac          WINCHESTER ESCRIME
  13 CORNFORTH Edmund      OXFORD FC
  14 MUNRO Thomas          ABINGDON SCH
  15 FLAWN-THOMAS Piers    READING FC
  16 BOND Kester           ABINGDON SCH

U14 Girls Epee
   1 KNOWLES Rebecca           MARLBOROUGH
   2 GENT Joanna               HEADINGTON
   3 MAHONEY Georgia           HEADINGTON
   3 ZISMAN Elizabeth          WYCOMBE ABBEY
   5 HOGG Serena               SWAY FC
   6 ROGERS Abigail            DILETTANTE
   7 CAYLEY Madeline           HEADINGTON
   8 MACCLANCY Caitlin         HEADINGTON
   9 MAHONEY Cordelia          HEADINGTON

U16 Girls Epee
   1 BRADLEY Ellen                WINCHESTER ESCRIME
   2 CAYLEY Catriona              HEADINGTON
   3 GRAINGER Ashlee              READING FC
   3 SUTTON Joanna                HEADINGTON
   5 HORNBY Odette                MALVERN
   6 MCQUEEN Anna                 WINCHESTER ESCRIME
   7 CONNELL Dearbhla             HEADINGTON
   8 BRIGHT ROSA SAUNDERS Laurel  MARLBOROUGH
   9 HYDER Afrah                  UNKNOWN

U18 Girls Epee
  1 MAYLE Rebecca         MALVERN

Epee / Sabre Competition  ~  Sunday 10^th March 2013

To be held at SportsPark, University of Reading, Shinfield Rd, Reading RG6 6AH – for SatNavs use RG6 6UR

Enter as soon as possible.  Late entries charges apply after 00.01 on 4 March (postmark 2/3/13). No entries can be excepted after 4pm on Friday, 8 March

Entry Forms:

• Online entry click here
• Click here for printable form: Age Group Epee & Sabre 2013 Form

Venue: Park House School, Newbury RG14 6NQ
Dates: 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 April, 1 June, 6 July. Basically, the first Saturday of the month, with a break at Christmas and in May. Learners don’t have to attend all dates – this is a rolling programme and so the session will be repeated. Learners ‘sit’ assessment when they feel ready.
Times: 11:15 – 1700 hours
All 3 weapons covered, and learners can be assessed in all 3, if they wish.
Cost £195 to Southern Region Members. Payable either in one lump sum, or five consecutive monthly payment of £40 (£5 will be refunded to learners on completion of the course).

Click here for booking form

Click here for monthly payment.

Date: 27th January 2013

Venue: SportsPark, Univeristy of Reading, Shinfield Road, Reading. RG6 6AH. (Use RG6 6UR for SatNavs)

Check-In Times: (These times are now confirmed)

Entry Forms:

(PLEASE NOTE ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.)

• Online entry click here (Entries close 5pm Friday 25th January 2013)

Foil Sizes:

U10 size 0

U12 & U14 size 3

U16 & U18 size 5 AND lame bibs/ mask wires required.

Please ensure you have working spare swords and body wires.

Date: 13th January 2013

Venue: University of Reading, Shinfield Road, Reading. RG6 6UR

Check-In Times:

9:15 Epee check in closes
12:45 Sabre check in closes

Entry Forms:

• Online entry click here
• For postal entry clik here: Senior Epee and Sabre 2013

Congratulations to the following who will be representing the Southern Region at the Cadet Winton.

The cost for the trip is £84 for 1st family member and £64 for additional family members. Please click here for payment.

Parents must also complete and return the consent form. For the form and details about the competition please click the following: Cadet Winton Info-Consent Form

Sunday 15th July 2012

To be held at:
SportsPark, University of Reading, Shinfield Rd, Reading RG6 6AH
(for SatNavs use RG6 6UR)

Check-in: 9am for 9.30 start

Fencing is by invitation by the County Captains. Please contact them for further details.

Book your place at:
http://new.southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/southern-dev-day

• Coaching is available in all weapons – you will see on the poster that the sabre coach is not named, our coach has had to pull out because of work but we will have a sabre coach for you and you coach will know as soon as we know who it will be.
• Peter and Janet Huggins are joining us for the day.
• Janet will be doing short armoury workshops with all the fencers and the parents who want to; she will also spend more time with those who want to work on equipment with her.
• Peter will hold a ref course in all weapons, this will be for the day and will include the opportunity to do the written exam.
• The day will also include a session on sportsmanship for everyone.
• The day also has a group of workshops designed to give the parents a good understanding of what is going on in the world of fencing as their young people become more competitive. If you are a parent, please come along. If you are a fencer please encourage your support network to come along.

We hope that this day will help to ensure that more families will get involved with their fencer’s progress and the region that they belong to. To understand why things are the way they are and what they might consider doing to help support/improve what is currently happening.

Generous discounts being offered to all those who put ‘Southern’ down on their BFA membership and their families, and we hope you will continue to show your support by doing so in the future.

Please can you encourage your friends and their families to come along to the Development Day.

We will, as usual, provide lunch. Again, this year, our AGM will take place over lunch. This year I will be stepping down, as will Cara (our treasurer) and Eileen (our competitions secretary). June is prepared to continue on the committee and I do hope you will all get behind her and support her. We do need new blood on the main committee. We now have a lot of people supporting the committee like the competitions committee, coaching support, and our contacts for safeguarding, SF clothing and SF kit as well as many of you who turn up at competitions and help out on the day. I have been in this role for six years and, whilst we have come a very long way, new leadership/new ideas are needed for the region to continue to thrive. I want to say a huge thank you to all of you for your support over the years and trust you will continue to work together to keep the region alive and very well. I have been asked to become an England Executive Director to work with regions; you have helped to get the experience for me to be offered this role.

Please feel free to ask me or any of the committee about the work involved and consider what you might be able to do.

Book your place at:
http://new.southernfencing.org.uk/contacts/southern-dev-day

confirmed dates: 7/8 July 2012

Venue: TBC

Further details at http://fixtures.hampshirefencing.org.uk/

Further details at http://fixtures.hampshirefencing.org.uk/

Further details at http://fixtures.hampshirefencing.org.uk/

Further details at http://fixtures.hampshirefencing.org.uk/

Details from Wiltshire Fencing Union.

Further details at http://www.sloughopen.org/

Venue: Park House School, Newbury RG14 6NQ
Dates: 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 April, 1 June, 6 July. Basically, the first Saturday of the month, with a break at Christmas and in May. Learners don’t have to attend all dates – this is a rolling programme and so the session will be repeated. Learners ‘sit’ assessment when they feel ready.
Times: 11:15 – 1700 hours
All 3 weapons covered, and learners can be assessed in all 3, if they wish.
Cost £195 to Southern Region Members. Payable either in one lump sum, or five consecutive monthly payment of £40 (£5 will be refunded to learners on completion of the course).

Click here for booking form

Click here for monthly payment.

Further details from http://fixtures.hampshirefencing.org.uk/

Senior Epee and Sabre ~ Sunday 15^th January 2012

To be held at SportsPark, University of Reading, Shinfield Rd, Reading RG6 6AH – for SatNavs use RG6 6UR

For Age groups:
u12 00/01/02      u14 98/99      u16 96/97      u18 94/95

Entry lists are in the News section

Check-in times:

Please note:
Full kit is required; all fencers must wear an under plastron – u16, u18 & adults must wear 800n & all girls/ladies must wear chest protectors

u12 & u14 – the weapon must be size 2
kit and weapons will be checked piste side

Wanted – as many referees as possible, please note, any adults who are happy to ref in breaks during their competition would be very much appreciated (if you confirm this to entry@southernfencing.org.uk– there could be chocolate in it for you)

We also need boxes and would appreciate help on the day to set-up/clear away

Please be aware that we will not have an armourer at this competition

Also be aware that we are no longer able to run a refreshment stand at the university as they now have a cafe

LATE ENTRY FEE NOW APPLIES

Entry Forms:

• Southern Age Group Epee and Sabre Entry Form for 2011-12 (Printable)
• Southern Age Group Epee and Sabre Entry Form for 2011-12 (Online)
• Southern Senior Epee and Sabre Entry Form 2011-12  (Printable)
• Southern Senior Epee and Sabre Entry Form 2011-12 (Online)

Sunday 20th November 2011
The Sports Complex, Bradfield College, Bradfield, Nr Reading RG7 6BZ

Teams are of 3 fencers for this competition ~ based on age on 1^st Jan 2012

please note there are three age groups this year: U13’s, U16’s and U20’s

Teams to be entered as a club or school team ~ single sex or mixed teams allowed. Each club or school may enter as many teams as they wish

All fencers must be in full, regulation kit and be members of the BFA

All U13’s must use max size 2 (epee)/3 (foil) blade. All U16 & U20 foilists must meet new foil bib/mask regulations

The first 8 teams per competition are guaranteed a place, after that will be overall nos dependant

9-12yr olds may only compete in one team, either foil or epee

however, 13-19 yr olds may fence in one foil team and one epee team if they wish

All competitions will be fenced in relay format

All clubs should provide at least one non fencing referee (preferably foil) – All ref’s welcome

As ever boxes and all help on the day gratefully received

Check in times for Sunday:

FOIL

• U13 Foil 8.15-8.30
• U16 Foil 8.15-8.30 
• U20 Foil 12.00-12.15 (Please come early and ref the younger age groups if possible).

EPEE 

Please note change of check in times.  The plan is that as soon as we have two teams from the same age group we will make a start.

• U16 Epee  – 12.30 -13.30
• U20 Epee – 12.30 – 13.30

Please make sure all your kit is working before you arrive!!

Please note if you have a 13 yr old fencing who does not yet have a bib on their mask, they do not need to borrow one, they may wear their existing mask.

We will be operating the Fencers Break for refreshments.

All help with set up and clear up would be most gratefully received.

Any problems on the way to the venue call  Rochelle 07711254930

Entry Forms:

• SFR Team Entry Form 2011 (Adobe Acrobat PDF Format)
• SFR Team Entry Form 2011 (Word Format)
• Online entry click here

Details from Wiltshire Fencing Union.

Further details from http://fixtures.hampshirefencing.org.uk/

Further details at http://www.bbofencing.org/calendar.html

Fencing is by invitation by the County Captains. Please contact them for further details.

Please note the inclusion of an adult foil novice category this year.
 
Venue:
Downland Sports Centre, Downland School,
Manor Crescent
Compton
Berkshire
RG20 6NU
Phone: 01635 578866
http://www.leisurecentre.com/centres/70/home/Downland-Sports-Centre.aspx
 
Event organisation:
Adult 3 weapons of 5 fencers in each team, at least two of each gender.
U18 3 weapons of 4 fencers in each team, at least one of each gender.
Novice Adult Foil only, 3 fencers, at least one of each gender.
 
Adult matches: Check-in at 9:00, start at 9:30
Novice matches: Check-in at 9:00, start at 9:30
U18 matches: Check-in at 10:30, start 11:00
 
Event timings:
Adults should complete by 15:30
Novice should complete by 12:00
U18 should complete by 16:00
 
Event organisation:
Each county is to bring at least 3 electric boxes, new timing, and at least one to be a Sabre box. All boxes are to be at the venue for 9:00 set up.
If a county cannot raise a team for any weapon, then they should contact the organisers as soon as possible, and attempt to ‘borrow’ fencers from the other counties.
In the case of tied victories the result goes to the team with the highest indicators, in case of tied indicators the result goes to most hits scored. After that it is a draw. 
Each county will be expected to help set up and strip down the hall and to support the smooth running of the event by presiding matches when they are not fencing.
 
Novice definition:
Over 14, less than four years fencing, no better than last 64 of any open, and no better than last 4 of section/county foil.

Please contact your County Captains for further information.

Our sixth Development Day takes place on Sunday, 10th July for experienced fencers and volunteers from 13 to 99 (sorry can’t cope with centenarians)

We are returning to the welcoming – Park House School in Newbury

A poster is attached with information about our guests and venue – please send it on to any friends (fencers/families) you think could benefit from coming along.

We have Akos Marinki and Gabor Papp involved with fitness and heading up the coaching

We have Jon Rhodes coming along to do a session geared to developing you, yourself as a fencer

and

We have Jorges Esteves who is also going to work with you in a practical session on the ‘role of mobility exercises in improving performance/ preventing injures’

We are going to be the first region to hold a seminar on Club Growth hosted by England.  Ray Stafford is attending for the day to lead this and then he is staying to see what else is going on during the day

The AGM will take place during lunch time.  Our region is seen as a region that is working, that has good ideas and is capable of encouraging and involving both fencers and its’ support network at what goes on.  This is thanks to all of you who have put in your time and effort, and I hope you will continue to do so.

The cost for you to attend is £25 (£30 if out of region), with family discounts – for £25 for the first member of the family and £15 for each subsequent member

also

Sunday 10 July at lunch time we will have the AGM (I promise it will not disturb too much of your lunch break) – details out in June

I hope to see many of you over the Development Weekend

NOTE: ENTRY FORMS NOW ACCEPTED UNTIL END OF SATURDAY

Click the link below for the appropriate entry form:

• Southern Development Day General Entry Form 2011 (Word doc) – click here
• Southern Development Day Fencer Entry Form 2011 (Word doc) – click here
• Southern Development Day General Entry online form – click here
• Southern Development Day Fencer Entry online form – click here

Our fourth Coach’s Day takes place on Saturday, 9th July

We are returning to the welcoming – Park House School in Newbury

This day is only for coaches and is, this year, geared to coaches both new and experienced. 

This is an opportunity for new and experienced coaches to share knowledge, tips, best practice and general hints on how to get the best out of your fencers.

Jon Rhodes is our guest for the day

He is going to hold two sessions for us;

Long-term Athlete Development

An innovative look at athlete centred development from entry level to performance programme. You will understand the principles of LTAD and be able to instantly apply what you learn to your athletes. We will predominantly be looking at Windows of Trainability, Periodisation and the importance of the training diary.

The Fencing Warm Up (and cool down!!!)

Correct warm ups will enhance athletic performance. This session will expel any misconceptions and give you the creative tools to ensure warm ups are fun and always completed properly. Furthermore, the importance of the cool down will be reviewed. This is a practical session. (come dressed appropriately)

Please bring lunch along – over lunch will be a discussion about regional group training/coaching

Please email coacheducation@southernfencing.org.uk to register your attendance

Secondly, Sunday 10th is the development day for everyone

Coaches, we hope you will attend both days.

We are going to be the first region to hold a seminar on Club Growth hosted by England.  Ray Stafford is attending for the day to lead this and then he is staying to see what else is going on during the day

We have Akos Marinki and Gabor Papp involved with fitness and heading up the coaching

We have Jon Rhodes back, this time to do a session geared to fencers

and

We have Jorges Esteves who is also going to work with fencers and coaches in a practical session on the ‘role of mobility exercises in improving performance/ preventing injures’

The AGM will take place during lunch time.  Our region is seen as a region that is working, that has good ideas and is capable of encouraging and involving both fencers and its’ support network at what goes on.  This is thanks to all of you who have put in your time and effort, and I hope you will continue to do so. 

BOGOF offer – as we do appreciate what you do…

Coaches, the cost for you to attend is £25 (£30 if out of region), and only for SFR coaches that £25 is for one or both days, so it works out very cheap to come for the weekend

The next mixed level/mixed weapon course starts Sunday 30th January, continues 13 February and 13 March in Aldershot (at the PBT Building, 272 the High Street Aldershot)
Steve Davey is taking this course and you need to talk to him so that he can tailor the course to those attending. Please email: stevendvy@yahoo.com
 
As this is a Your Course, your details are to be agreed with Steve Davey
Required supporting courses will be available in the coming months

The next fast track Level One course in all weapons will be held by Matthew Thompson over two Saturdays, 19th and 26th February at Rye St. Antony School, Franklin Road, Headington, Oxford

The cost of this course is £135 + registration via BF of £40 for one or two (if at the same time) weapons.  See below for the BF registration form or go via the BF website – this needs to be done in advance as they will be posting documentation to you that you will require.

 There are substantial subsidies being made by the region for active, in region fencers bringing the cost  down to £95 for over 18’s and £55 for the 15 to 18 yr olds (plus BF registration). Please note 15/16 year olds must have a recommendation from their coach
 
Course details, BF registration form and bookings via
coacheduation@southernfencing.org.uk
 
Required supporting courses will be available in the coming months

the the BF registration form is attached here:
Coach_Development_Scheme_Registration_and_Application_Form_v11Jan11

to be held at Bradfield College, Berkshire. RG7 6BZ

Age Groups: u12 – 99/00/01   u14 – 97/98    u16 – 95/96   u18 – 93/94

Check-in times: – Please check regularly as numbers may alter the timings

Senior: 8.45am (Aiming to start at 9am so that U18 can do both)
U12: 9.00am
U16: 9.30am
U14: 11.00am
U18: 1pm

Late entries still being accepted.

Entry form by post click below:

• Southern Age Group Entry Form
• Southern Senior Foil 2010-11 Entry Form

Entry form online below:

• Age Group online entry form click here
• Senior Foil online entry form click here

Please remember – this is for qualification to the British Youth Competition which is to be held in Sheffield over the first May Bank Holiday weekend, all qualifiers will be asked for a £15 contribution to the entry of this competition

The next fast track Level One course in all weapons will be held by Matthew Thompson over two Saturdays, 19th and 26th February at Rye St. Antony School, Franklin Road, Headington, Oxford

The cost of this course is £135 + registration via BF of £40 for one or two (if at the same time) weapons.  See below for the BF registration form or go via the BF website – this needs to be done in advance as they will be posting documentation to you that you will require.

There are substantial subsidies being made by the region for active, in region fencers bringing the cost  down to £95 for over 18’s and £55 for the 15 to 18 yr olds (plus BF registration). Please note 15/16 year olds must have a recommendation from their coach
 
Course details, BF registration form and bookings via
coacheduation@southernfencing.org.uk
 
Required supporting courses will be available in the coming months

the the BF registration form is attached here:
 Coach_Development_Scheme_Registration_and_Application_Form_v11Jan11

The next mixed level/mixed weapon course starts Sunday 30th January, continues 13 February and 13 March in Aldershot (at the PBT Building, 272 the High Street Aldershot)
Steve Davey is taking this course and you need to talk to him so that he can tailor the course to those attending. Please email: stevendvy@yahoo.com
 
As this is a Your Course, your details are to be agreed with Steve Davey
Required supporting courses will be available in the coming months

SLOUGH OPEN TOURNAMENT
5th and 6th February 2011

The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth Park,
Chorleywood Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4HF

Full details at http://www.sloughopen.org/

The next mixed level/mixed weapon course starts Sunday 30th January, continues 13 February and 13 March in Aldershot (at the PBT Building, 272 the High Street Aldershot)
Steve Davey is taking this course and you need to talk to him so that he can tailor the course to those attending. Please email: stevendvy@yahoo.com
 
Course details see Calendar
As this is a Your Course, your details are to be agreed with Steve Davey
Required supporting courses will be available in the coming months

to be held at St Bartholomew’s School, Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6JP

Southern Region Competitions ~ Age Group Competitions

Epee and Sabre ~ Sunday 23^rd January 2011

Entry Form:

• Southern Age Group Epee and Sabre 2011 Entry Form
• Online Entry Form

age groups – u12 99/00/01 u14 97/98 u16 95/96 u18 93/94

please note… due to the venue size there are limits on numbers of entries
if full, you will be emailed and the entry will go on a reserve list

check in times – please check carefully:

Please check this on the 22^nd as it may have to change due to the numbers of entries

Please remember – this is for qualification to the British Youth Competition which is to be held in Sheffield over the first May Bank Holiday weekend, all qualifiers will be asked for a £15 contribution to the entry of this competition

Sorry, there is no adult competition planned for this day as the venue is too small

However, can we please ask for everyone who can referee to please come and help for the day – lunch and tea/coffee provided if you can help please 

Dates for the adult competition to be confirmed

There is a meeting being hosted by England Fencing, in Wandsworth, to discuss the future of the regions and development

The agenda will cover:

• Geographical Boundaries and representation criteria
• What clubs and fencers should expect from all regions
• What else individual regions would like to deliver and how England Fencing can best support them

If anyone would like to attend with Rochelle, please let her know and she will let you have the details

1st – 3rd May 2010 in Sheffield EIS

Sunday, 7th March 2010
To be held at the Sports Centre, University of Reading,
Shinfield Rd, Reading – for SatNavs use RG6 6UR 

 
Foil Team

• U14 Foil
• U18 Foil

Epee Team

• U14 Epee
• U18 Epee

Sabre Team

• U18 Sabre

Entry form:

• SR Team Entry Form 2010