To be held at SportsPark, University of Reading, Shinfield Rd, Reading RG6 6AH – for SatNavs use RG6 6UR

For Age groups:
u12 00/01/02      u14 98/99      u16 96/97      u18 94/95

Entry lists are in the News section

Check-in times:

Please note:
Full kit is required; all fencers must wear an under plastron – u16, u18 & adults must wear 800n & all girls/ladies must wear chest protectors

u12 & u14 – the weapon must be size 2
kit and weapons will be checked piste side

Wanted - as many referees as possible, please note, any adults who are happy to ref in breaks during their competition would be very much appreciated (if you confirm this to entry@southernfencing.org.uk– there could be chocolate in it for you)

We also need boxes and would appreciate help on the day to set-up/clear away

Please be aware that we will not have an armourer at this competition

Also be aware that we are no longer able to run a refreshment stand at the university as they now have a cafe

LATE ENTRY FEE NOW APPLIES

Entry Forms:

• Southern Age Group Epee and Sabre Entry Form for 2011-12 (Printable)
• Southern Age Group Epee and Sabre Entry Form for 2011-12 (Online)
• Southern Senior Epee and Sabre Entry Form 2011-12  (Printable)
• Southern Senior Epee and Sabre Entry Form 2011-12 (Online)

The region will contact fencers directly regarding this.

Teams are of 3 fencers for this competition ~ based on age on 1^st Jan 2012

please note there are three age groups this year: U13’s, U16’s and U20’s

Teams to be entered as a club or school team ~ single sex or mixed teams allowed. Each club or school may enter as many teams as they wish

All fencers must be in full, regulation kit and be members of the BFA

All U13’s must use max size 2 (epee)/3 (foil) blade. All U16 & U20 foilists must meet new foil bib/mask regulations

The first 8 teams per competition are guaranteed a place, after that will be overall nos dependant

9-12yr olds may only compete in one team, either foil or epee

however, 13-19 yr olds may fence in one foil team and one epee team if they wish

All competitions will be fenced in relay format

All clubs should provide at least one non fencing referee (preferably foil) – All ref’s welcome

As ever boxes and all help on the day gratefully received

Check in times for Sunday:

FOIL

• U13 Foil 8.15-8.30
• U16 Foil 8.15-8.30 
• U20 Foil 12.00-12.15 (Please come early and ref the younger age groups if possible).

EPEE 

Please note change of check in times.  The plan is that as soon as we have two teams from the same age group we will make a start.

• U16 Epee  – 12.30 -13.30
• U20 Epee – 12.30 – 13.30

Please make sure all your kit is working before you arrive!!

Please note if you have a 13 yr old fencing who does not yet have a bib on their mask, they do not need to borrow one, they may wear their existing mask.

We will be operating the Fencers Break for refreshments.

All help with set up and clear up would be most gratefully received.

Any problems on the way to the venue call  Rochelle 07711254930

Entry Forms:

• SFR Team Entry Form 2011 (Adobe Acrobat PDF Format)
• SFR Team Entry Form 2011 (Word Format)
• Online entry click here

Please note the inclusion of an adult foil novice category this year.
 
Venue:
Downland Sports Centre, Downland School,
Manor Crescent
Compton
Berkshire
RG20 6NU
Phone: 01635 578866
http://www.leisurecentre.com/centres/70/home/Downland-Sports-Centre.aspx
 
Event organisation:
Adult 3 weapons of 5 fencers in each team, at least two of each gender.
U18 3 weapons of 4 fencers in each team, at least one of each gender.
Novice Adult Foil only, 3 fencers, at least one of each gender.
 
Adult matches: Check-in at 9:00, start at 9:30
Novice matches: Check-in at 9:00, start at 9:30
U18 matches: Check-in at 10:30, start 11:00
 
Event timings:
Adults should complete by 15:30
Novice should complete by 12:00
U18 should complete by 16:00
 
Event organisation:
Each county is to bring at least 3 electric boxes, new timing, and at least one to be a Sabre box. All boxes are to be at the venue for 9:00 set up.
If a county cannot raise a team for any weapon, then they should contact the organisers as soon as possible, and attempt to ‘borrow’ fencers from the other counties.
In the case of tied victories the result goes to the team with the highest indicators, in case of tied indicators the result goes to most hits scored. After that it is a draw. 
Each county will be expected to help set up and strip down the hall and to support the smooth running of the event by presiding matches when they are not fencing.
 
Novice definition:
Over 14, less than four years fencing, no better than last 64 of any open, and no better than last 4 of section/county foil.

Please contact your County Captains for further information.

We are returning to the welcoming – Park House School in Newbury

A poster is attached with information about our guests and venue – please send it on to any friends (fencers/families) you think could benefit from coming along.

We have Akos Marinki and Gabor Papp involved with fitness and heading up the coaching

We have Jon Rhodes coming along to do a session geared to developing you, yourself as a fencer

and

We have Jorges Esteves who is also going to work with you in a practical session on the ‘role of mobility exercises in improving performance/ preventing injures’

We are going to be the first region to hold a seminar on Club Growth hosted by England.  Ray Stafford is attending for the day to lead this and then he is staying to see what else is going on during the day

The AGM will take place during lunch time.  Our region is seen as a region that is working, that has good ideas and is capable of encouraging and involving both fencers and its’ support network at what goes on.  This is thanks to all of you who have put in your time and effort, and I hope you will continue to do so.

The cost for you to attend is £25 (£30 if out of region), with family discounts – for £25 for the first member of the family and £15 for each subsequent member

also

Sunday 10 July at lunch time we will have the AGM (I promise it will not disturb too much of your lunch break) – details out in June

I hope to see many of you over the Development Weekend

NOTE: ENTRY FORMS NOW ACCEPTED UNTIL END OF SATURDAY

Click the link below for the appropriate entry form:

• Southern Development Day General Entry Form 2011 (Word doc) – click here
• Southern Development Day Fencer Entry Form 2011 (Word doc) – click here
• Southern Development Day General Entry online form – click here
• Southern Development Day Fencer Entry online form – click here

We are returning to the welcoming – Park House School in Newbury

This day is only for coaches and is, this year, geared to coaches both new and experienced. 

This is an opportunity for new and experienced coaches to share knowledge, tips, best practice and general hints on how to get the best out of your fencers.

Jon Rhodes is our guest for the day

He is going to hold two sessions for us;

Long-term Athlete Development

An innovative look at athlete centred development from entry level to performance programme. You will understand the principles of LTAD and be able to instantly apply what you learn to your athletes. We will predominantly be looking at Windows of Trainability, Periodisation and the importance of the training diary.

The Fencing Warm Up (and cool down!!!)

Correct warm ups will enhance athletic performance. This session will expel any misconceptions and give you the creative tools to ensure warm ups are fun and always completed properly. Furthermore, the importance of the cool down will be reviewed. This is a practical session. (come dressed appropriately)

Please bring lunch along – over lunch will be a discussion about regional group training/coaching

Please email coacheducation@southernfencing.org.uk to register your attendance

Secondly, Sunday 10th is the development day for everyone

Coaches, we hope you will attend both days.

We are going to be the first region to hold a seminar on Club Growth hosted by England.  Ray Stafford is attending for the day to lead this and then he is staying to see what else is going on during the day

We have Akos Marinki and Gabor Papp involved with fitness and heading up the coaching

We have Jon Rhodes back, this time to do a session geared to fencers

and

We have Jorges Esteves who is also going to work with fencers and coaches in a practical session on the ‘role of mobility exercises in improving performance/ preventing injures’

The AGM will take place during lunch time.  Our region is seen as a region that is working, that has good ideas and is capable of encouraging and involving both fencers and its’ support network at what goes on.  This is thanks to all of you who have put in your time and effort, and I hope you will continue to do so. 

BOGOF offer – as we do appreciate what you do…

Coaches, the cost for you to attend is £25 (£30 if out of region), and only for SFR coaches that £25 is for one or both days, so it works out very cheap to come for the weekend

May 21st at The Sports Hall at Southampton Solent University

• Senior Epee   ~   check in 8.30-8.45am
• Senior Sabre   ~  check in 1.30-2pm (Earlier the better!)

Emergency number on the day: 07919 352867

Car parking at the venue:
Can stop outside on East Park Terrace to drop kit off with the reception and then need to park at Six Dials or Trinity Rd car-park, Trinity Road off Brinton’s Road. £3.70 for the day.

Car Park in Trinity Road. Access to Uni via underpass from car park into
New Road. Main entrance in East Park terrace. Sports hall (via main
entrance ) with Main reception on your right go down set of small steps
and go Left through the double doors into a court yard. the door to the
sports hall is over on the left hand corner next to the canteen.

Maps, location, venue, etc:
http://www.solent.ac.uk/sport/soulutions/SportsHall.aspx
and
http://www.solent.ac.uk/findus/findus.aspx

Entry Forms:

• For the SR Senior Epee and Sabre 2010/11 entry form click here
• Online entry click here

Due to the short notice we will accept entries up to and on the day at no extra cost.  However, we do ask wherever possible that you email to let us know that you plan to compete.

For on-line entries – Please pay on the day.

Unfortunately we will not have a full team leading the event so…

We also ask for your help:

Epeeists – Please can you arrive prepared to help lay out the pistes

Sabres – Please can you wait and help clear up.

Where possible can you please bring along your club boxes, can you please email entry@southernfencing.org.uk to confirm that you are able to bring boxes along

Please note, we will need quite a lot of boxes as some will arrive early and leave early, others to arrive later and stay till the end.

Please be prepared to referee yourselves.  Please encourage any referees to come along.

Important: there will be no armourers available at the competition – ensure you have at least 2 working weapons

As ever….

full regulations, last minute updates, timings and more forms can be found at: www.southernfencing.org.uk

The cost of this course is £135 + registration via BF of £40 for one or two (if at the same time) weapons.  See below for the BF registration form or go via the BF website – this needs to be done in advance as they will be posting documentation to you that you will require.

 There are substantial subsidies being made by the region for active, in region fencers bringing the cost  down to £95 for over 18′s and £55 for the 15 to 18 yr olds (plus BF registration). Please note 15/16 year olds must have a recommendation from their coach
 
Course details, BF registration form and bookings via
coacheduation@southernfencing.org.uk
 
Required supporting courses will be available in the coming months

the the BF registration form is attached here:
Coach_Development_Scheme_Registration_and_Application_Form_v11Jan11

Age Groups: u12 – 99/00/01   u14 – 97/98    u16 – 95/96   u18 – 93/94

Check-in times: – Please check regularly as numbers may alter the timings

Senior: 8.45am (Aiming to start at 9am so that U18 can do both)
U12: 9.00am
U16: 9.30am
U14: 11.00am
U18: 1pm

Late entries still being accepted.

Entry form by post click below:

• Southern Age Group Entry Form
• Southern Senior Foil 2010-11 Entry Form

Entry form online below:

• Age Group online entry form click here
• Senior Foil online entry form click here

Please remember – this is for qualification to the British Youth Competition which is to be held in Sheffield over the first May Bank Holiday weekend, all qualifiers will be asked for a £15 contribution to the entry of this competition