The annual "Touche à Bâle" Tournament, hosted by the students and friends of Fechtgesellschaft Basel and Basler Fechtclub is the major friendly Swiss international for university students. It is run on similar terms to our own LIUF, and is open to fencers of all levels of experience, male or female, in all three weapons.
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Touche à Bâle 2009 has been announced!! See below for all the relevant information!
Date:
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2009
(Epee and Sabre are on the 26th, Foil is on the 27th)
Place:
Theaterstrasse 12 / CH-4051 Basel
Transport:
London Luton - Basel-Mulhouse on Easyjet
(Flight details to be confirmed)
Accommodation:
Nearby youth hostel (see below)
Costs:
Other info:
The tournament takes the form of a mixed individual, much like our own LIUF. Awards are provided for the best man and woman, as well as an overall University prize.
All equipment MUST be up to FIE standards. If you bring your own kit, make sure to check this in advance. Equipment can be borrowed from the fencing club if needed. We will provide more information in the weeks to come.
The deadline for entry is the 18th of September, but in order to simplify arrangements the tour organisers would greatly appreciate if UCL fencers could respond as soon as possible.
How to sign up:
Just send us an email to the usual address before the above deadline: uclu.fencing@gmail.com
Useful links:
------------------------------------------------------------!!NEWSFLASH!!----------------------------------------------------------------
Touche à Bâle 2009 has been announced!! See below for all the relevant information!
Date:
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2009
(Epee and Sabre are on the 26th, Foil is on the 27th)
Place:
Theaterstrasse 12 / CH-4051 Basel
Transport:
London Luton - Basel-Mulhouse on Easyjet
(Flight details to be confirmed)
Accommodation:
Nearby youth hostel (see below)
Costs:
| • | Flights - | (TBC) |
| • | Accommodation - | Variable depending on numbers, but at least €22/~£15 per night |
| • | Competition Fee - | €10/~£6 (one weapon) or €17/~£10 (two weapons) |
| • | Food & Drink - | €5/~£3 per day (buffet) |
Other info:
The tournament takes the form of a mixed individual, much like our own LIUF. Awards are provided for the best man and woman, as well as an overall University prize.
All equipment MUST be up to FIE standards. If you bring your own kit, make sure to check this in advance. Equipment can be borrowed from the fencing club if needed. We will provide more information in the weeks to come.
The deadline for entry is the 18th of September, but in order to simplify arrangements the tour organisers would greatly appreciate if UCL fencers could respond as soon as possible.
How to sign up:
Just send us an email to the usual address before the above deadline: uclu.fencing@gmail.com
Useful links:
| www.baselbackpack.ch | (Youth Hostel) |
| www.unibas.ch | (Basel University) |