Para Fencing Events
Please note: Due to low entries the para events won’t take place. However, we are postponing these rather than cancelling them. We hope to run another event later in the year. Details to follow soon.
Age Limits
The limit to ages is now on the date of the event rather than 1 January. If you are now eligible to fence in the Open and would like to compete email us at admin@scottish-fencing.com and you can pay the £45 lower rate.
Please note: Many of the events are busy and we are now setting limits on entries to:
Women’s Epee – 28
Women’s Foil – 28
Men’s Epee – 42
Women’s Sabre – no limit yet
Men’s Sabre - 35
Men’s Foil - 35
While we have set limits there is a chance spaces will come available so it is worthwhile adding your name to the waiting list.
Contact Information
Liz Anderson
Email – admin@scottish-fencing.com
Mobile - 07803 207349
Welfare Officer – Ross Morrison
Email – safeguarding@scottish-fencing.com
Mobile – 07950 902245
Photography/Social Media
If you would prefer not to have your picture taken or feature in any website/social media posts please email admin@scottish-fencing.com in advance of the event. Remember to also mention this to DT on the day of the event.
Event Schedule
Saturday 26 February 2022
Check in / Event Start
09.30 / 10.30 Women’s Foil and Men’s Epee
12:30 / 13:00 Women’s Epee
Sunday 27 February 2022
08.30/ 09.30 Men’s Foi l and Men’s Sabre
12.30 / 13.00 Women’s Sabre
Frequently Asked Questions
COVID Protocols
We appreciate your cooperation with the following protocols which are in place to keep everyone safe.
Please do not arrive at the venue if you have any Covid symptoms. We will refund anyone who is unable to compete due to Covid.
Face coverings
All competitors, spectators, coaches and event staff are required to wear a face covering when not fencing or warming up.
Lateral Flow Testing
Competitors, spectators, coaches and event staff are required to take a lateral flow test 24 hours before the event and then again on the morning before they leave for the venue. (or in the morning before they go for breakfast if staying at Inverclyde House).
Scottish Fencing staff and officials may check your lateral flow test result on arrival, please have your result confirmation text or email to hand.
As per Scottish Government guidance we will not check Covid passports as there are competitors aged U18.
In line with current advice we would recommend that you test in the run up to the event and post event as follows:
• 1 Week before the event: Test twice weekly with one test on the day of the event.
• 1 week after the event: Test twice weekly
• Ongoing after the event: Continue to test twice weekly
Order rapid Lateral Flow tests to your home: https://test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/order-lateral-flow-kits
Collect rapid Lateral Flow tests from your nearest coronavirus test site: https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/
Collect rapid Lateral Flow tests from your nearest pharmacy: https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/findatestcenter.html
How to do a rapid Lateral Flow test at home and get advice on the test result: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-do-a-rapid-lateral-flow-device-lfd-test-at-home
Check in Scotland
All coaches, officials and spectators are asked to check-in on arrival at the venue using the Check-in Scotland QR code which will be available throughout the venue.
Equipment
Each fencer is personally responsible for making sure that his or her clothing and equipment conform to BF rules and are in good condition. Neither SF 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
All fencers must wear the correct kit as per British Fencing rules.
This will include FIE chest protectors (m.25 4(c) ) and 800N sabre gloves (as per the rule at https://www.britishfencing.com/urgent-safety-notice-sabre-gloves/)
Equipment Stand
Please note there will be no equipment stand at the event.
Armoury
Armoury services will be available at the event provided by Paul Thomson.
First Aid
First Aid cover is by MX Medical.
Spectators
Spectators will be permitted at the event. As a guide we would recommend that each fencer brings no more than one coach and one spectator.
Catering
There is a café on site at Inverclyde which will be open during the event.
