Woldingham School Challenge Event - Girls Epee

Why is the event being run?

With the cancellation of the Whitgift Leon Paul event a space in the calendar arose for the running of a local event to help the continued expansion of Epee in the area. With Woldingham School having recently started developing fencing within the school they were kindly willing to offer their sports hall facility for the running of the event.

The event has been specifically targeted for girls to promote Girls Epee as events have been slowly expanding and this will be a great opportunity to help in this process further.

Event Date: Saturday 9th December 2006

Check-in closure times:
Under 11 - 10.30am
Under 13 - 9.30am
Under 15 - 9.30am
Under 18 - 10.30am

Venue: Woldingham School, Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7YA (near to M25 Junction 6) - see www.woldinghamschool.co.uk/location.php for directions

Age-group Dateline: Age as at 1st January 2007
Under 11 born (Born yrs 1996,97,98), Under 13 (1994,95), Under 15 (1992,93), Under 18 (1989,90,91)
Entry Fee: £14 (Late entries £20 at organisers discretion)
Payable to ‘Elite Epee Events’
Closing Date: Extended to 7th December 2006 (entries after this date may not be accepted depending on event size)
Entries to: Elite Epee Events, 47 Nutfield Rd, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3EN
Please note, entries will not be accepted on the day of the event so check this site to ensure your entry has been received to avoid turning up and not having a place.
Prizes: In the form of fencing kit/other goodies will be presented to the top 4 in each age-group, prizes will reflect the size of that events entries.

All fencers must be members of British Fencing ( see www.britishfencing.com ) to take part. Membership lasts for 12 months so will cover many future events.
Entry Form -

Equipment – Kit must conform to British Fencing Safety Guidelines (see www.Britishfencing.com for details). Size 2 weapons will be used in Under 11 and Under 13 age-groups, for these events guard to tip must not exceed 82cm. If unsure if your Epee's are within these specifications contact Chris Howser (link on Homepage)

Competition website www.Eliteepee.com to check receipt of entries. All names and clubs/schools of competitors will be published on site.

Event Format:
One or two poules of 6/7 (depending on entry numbers), with fights to 5 hits (2 min max for under 11 age-group, 3 min for all other).
(Some elimination may occur if two rounds of Poules)
Then Direct Elimination first to 15 hits with 3 * 3 minute periods, Under 11s only will be first to 10 hits with 3 * 2 minute periods.

Mini-pistes may be in use (if space requires) at this event with dimensions of approximately 12m * 1.5m for younger age-groups. The space between the en-guarde and 2 metre line will be reduced to reflect this adjustment.

Refreshments: Refreshments will not be available at the venue, please bring your own supplies to get you through the day. Food must not be consumed in the fencing hall, please use areas indicated.

Equipment Stand: Blades Brand UK will have an equipment stand at the event selling a range of equipment, if you have any specific requirements for equipment for the day, please contact Chris on chris@bladesbrand.com. Please note a full armory service will not be in operation at this event.

Note: All fencers must be members of British Fencing and present cards on the day: The venue operates a strict no smoking policy throughout the whole school site. No dogs are permitted on school premises. All instructors/coaches attending the event with pupils need to be registered coaches with British Fencing/BAF and bring their cards on the day or contact Chris before the event to confirm CRB clearence, failure to do so will restrict entry to fencing area. Outside shoes are not permitted in the fencing hall and spectator/parent areas will be cordoned off with only fencers/registered coaches allowed within the actual fencing area.