the_sword_july_2015

Leeds Open 2015www.theleedsopen.co.uk – with online entry!!!This will be run as a complete six weapon event with those who qualify receivingBFA ranking points – full metal pistes available. The tournament is situated in thestate-of-the-art sports complex; The Edge, at The University of Leeds.Check-in closing time for all weapons is as follows:Saturday 14 th NovemberMen’s Foil – 9:00amWomen’s Foil – 11:00amWomen’s Epee – 12:00 noonSunday 15 th NovemberMen’s Epee – 9:00amMen’s Sabre – 11:00amWomen’s Sabre – 12:00 noonCompetition Format:• There will be an initial round of pools.• Everyone is promoted to the Direct Elimination stage with no cut after the pools.• Prizes for the top four in all weapons, in addition prizes for best cadet and veteran.The entry fee is £22 per weapon and £34 for two weapons (you may only enter ONE weapon per day). The closing date forentries is Monday 9 th November, any entries received after this date will be at the discretion of the organisers, and a late feeof £10 will be applicable.Venue: The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT (Parking, armoury, Allstar equipment suppliers and sports massagetherapists are available over the course of the entire weekend).All fencers must be current members of the BFA, licences will be checked and all competitors should be aware of the BFAguidelines on clothing and equipment (established 1st January, 2006) for this event. Full details available at the BFA website(www.britishfencing.com). Fencers must be over 13 years of age as of 1st January 2015General enquires and on the day emergency number:07920031154/leedsopen@gmail.comEarly Bird promotion! Enter by the 30 th of September2015 and entry for one weapon is only £15 and £30 for twoweapons.Leeds Open 2015 Entry form (please complete in BLOCK capitals)Name:…................................................................................... Tel:……………………….…………........................Email:…………………………………………………………………... Nationality:……………………………………….Age: 13