Notice of Competition:
South East Youth Championships
(South East Region Qualifier for the British Youth Championships)
3rd & 4th February 2024
Venue
British Youth Championships
The Triangle Leisure Centre, Triangle Way,
Burgess Hill RH15 8WA
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At minimum of eight fencers in each event will qualify
for the BYCs
Any fencer who reached the last 8 in their event at
the 2023 BYCs may claim a bye to fence in the 2024
BYCs in the same weapon regardless of age group.
Fencers claiming a bye must enter this regional
qualifier, but do not need to fence.
Travel
By car - The Triangle is just off the A23 Brighton Road and is
easily accessible. Free parking is available.
By rail - Burgess Hill station and then a taxi or a 30 minute
walk.
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You may only enter one regional qualifier for the BYC
in each weapon, even if you move or live and fence
in multiple regions.
Entry Fee
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There may be a limit to the number of fencers in each
category.
£40 on or before 22nd January 2024 (includes £10 BFA levy).
There will be no entry on the day. This regional competition is
a qualifier for the British Youth Championships in Sheffield -
date TBC).
The format will be 1 round of pools followed by direct
elimination. Subject to numbers, pools may be of
mixed sex/age group, but will not be mixed weapon
size.
Entry
Seeding
Seeding shall be created from any appropriate National
ranking lists and then by the following criteria:
Who Can Take Part
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First - where applicable, their finishing positions at
the 2023 BYC finals.
Fencers must be registered as South East on their BFA
membership and must hold ‘compete’ British Fencing
membership.
Secondly - where applicable, their finishing position
at the 2023 BYC qualifiers
Age Groups
Personal Equipment
U12 – Born 2012 or 2013
U14 – Born 2010 or 2011
U16 – Born 2008 or 2009
U18 – Born 2006 or 2007
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Mask bib with wire is required for any U16 & U18
event.
Plastron to minimum standard 800N is required for
any U16 & U18 event.
Check-in Times
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Breeches are mandatory across all age groups
In the U12 & U14 competitions the maximum blade
sizes are: Foil – size 3, Epee – size 2 and Sabre –
size 2.
Foil & Sabre will be on Saturday 3rd Feb.
Epee will be on Sunday 4th Feb.
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In the U16 & U18 Foil events size 5 blades will be
used throughout.
Check-in times will be published on Sport80 after entries have
closed on the 22nd January.
In the U16 & U18 Sabre events 800N gloves will be
required.
Non compliance with these requirements may negate
entry. No refund of entry-fees shall be given.
Disclaimer of Liability
All fencers and parents are reminded that fencers compete at their own risk. The organisers will take reasonable care but do not
accept liability for loss or injury. A parent or guardian must consent to entry. BFA safe photography policies will be in place.
