This year’s SSS Fencing Beginners Championships are being hosted by the High School of Glasgow on the 2nd & 3rd February 2013. To be entitled to fence in this event you must have a valid British Fencing licence. Licences can be bought online at the following link www.britishfencing.com/membership/ 

When purchasing your licence from BFA please ensure you select Scotland/Scottish Fencing as the organisation under which you are affiliating. If you do not have a valid, in date licence on the day of the event you will not be allowed to fence. Licences will NOT be available on the day. Only individuals who have been fencing for less than 2 years in total (regardless of weapon) will be permitted to fence in the event.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact scottishstudentfencing@hotmail.co.uk for further information.

COMPETITION DETAILS

Venue:
High School of Glasgow,
637 Crow Road,
Glasgow,
G13 1PL

Equipment Regulations:
Must conform to BFA equipment regulations, which can be found at www.britishfencing.com/governance/guidelines/safety-guidelines/ This includes 800N underplastrons as mandatory equipment for all participants. Jackets and Breeches must be a minimum of 350N and CEN labels must be clearly displayed.

Entry Fees: £15 for one weapon, £20 for two weapons.
Cheques made payable to 'Scottish Student Sport' and sent to Scottish Student Sport, 3rd Floor, 48 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ. Alternatively, contact chris@scottishstudentsport.com to arrange a BACS payment.

N.B Payment must be receieved before the event, anyone who has not been accounted for will not be able to participate.

CLOSING DATE for entries is 29th January 2013 at 5pm.

Photographic Policy: I consent to my image being taken and accept that it may be used by SSS for publicity purposes. I will make SSS aware of any issues that would be contrary to this prior to the competition weekend. SSS will endeavour to accommodate your wishes.                                                                                      

Check in times:

Saturday 2nd February 2013         Open   Closed
Men's Foil (MF)                            09:15    09:30
Women's Epee (WE)                     10:00    10:15
Women's Sabre (WS)                    11:00    11:15

Sunday 3rd February 2013           Open    Closed
Men's Epee (ME)                 09:15    09:30
Women’s Foil (WF)                    10:00    10:15
Men's Sabre (MS)                        11:00    11:15