The annual Individual Championships of the British Universities Sports Association are coming up and the entry forms are already out, with the closing date set on the 16th of November . At this competition, each university in the UK send its best fencers to compete over a 3-day weekend in December at Nottingham University. To participate is almost free for us - UCL Union sponsors us by paying our transport costs to and from the event, our entry costs, as well as £15/person/night accomodation.
The event takes place as follows:
Friday 08/12/06: Men's Epee/Women's Sabre
Saturday 09/12/06: Men's Foil/Women's Epee
Sunday 10/12/06: Men's Sabre/Women's Foil
Accommodation will be at a Bed n' Breakfast walking distance away, which cost about £22 last year - so £7 basically, once UCL Union covers the rest. If you would like to stay overnight in the BnB, then let me know.
If you would like to take part, please let me know by email before the 16th of November. Due to expected high demand, we will only allow male fencers to enter for one event, but they can list a second weapon, which will be allocated to them only if there are free spaces available - female fencers can choose to compete in upto three, but must indicate a priority.
In the case of excess demand for spots, priority will be given to more experienced fencers. That said, if you're a less advanced fencer, it's still worth entering, because the weekend might clash with major international fencing competitions.
Finally, Full BFA licences (or licences from Foreign Fencing Federations) must be presented at the event. For info on how to get these, go to:
www.britishfencing.com
If you want to take part, send us an email stating your:
Full name: as appears on your BFA licence
Weapon(s): please rank in order of preference
Accommodation: which nights you'll be staying at the BnB
The event takes place as follows:
Friday 08/12/06: Men's Epee/Women's Sabre
Saturday 09/12/06: Men's Foil/Women's Epee
Sunday 10/12/06: Men's Sabre/Women's Foil
Accommodation will be at a Bed n' Breakfast walking distance away, which cost about £22 last year - so £7 basically, once UCL Union covers the rest. If you would like to stay overnight in the BnB, then let me know.
If you would like to take part, please let me know by email before the 16th of November. Due to expected high demand, we will only allow male fencers to enter for one event, but they can list a second weapon, which will be allocated to them only if there are free spaces available - female fencers can choose to compete in upto three, but must indicate a priority.
In the case of excess demand for spots, priority will be given to more experienced fencers. That said, if you're a less advanced fencer, it's still worth entering, because the weekend might clash with major international fencing competitions.
Finally, Full BFA licences (or licences from Foreign Fencing Federations) must be presented at the event. For info on how to get these, go to:
www.britishfencing.com
If you want to take part, send us an email stating your:
Full name: as appears on your BFA licence
Weapon(s): please rank in order of preference
Accommodation: which nights you'll be staying at the BnB