NZ U15/U17/U20 2022
Event information
Fencing Mid South and Fencing New Zealand invite you to attend the NZ National U15, Cadets (U17) and Juniors (U20) Tournament
to be held at St Thomas of Canterbury on 23 to 25 September 2022
Results
Live results will appear here: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/?t=6877
There will be QR codes displayed at the venue to take you to the results.
Eligibility
This is an age group event. Eligibility is based on your age as of the 1st of January 2022. Additionally, entrants in the U20 category must be aged 13 or over on the day of the event.
| Event | Date of birth on or after | Date of birth before |
|---|---|---|
| U15 | 1 Jan 2007 | n/a |
| U17 (Cadet) | 1 Jan 2005 | 1 Jan 2011 |
| U20 (Junior) | 1 Jan 2002 | 23/24/25 Sep 2009 (Minimum age 13 on the day of the event) |
If you are not sure whether the competition is appropriate for you/your child please discuss with your coach. It is acceptable to enter multiple age groups, provided your coach supports this.
Participants must be full competitive members of Fencing New Zealand who have paid their membership fee for the 2022 fencing year, or hold a current international (FIE) licence from the country they represent.
If you are not yet a full competitive member you can join here: Fencing New Zealand Membership
Affiliations of all competitors will be checked after the closing date for entries.
Competition Format
One round of poules (bouts to five hits) followed by direct elimination (bouts to 15 hits).
Medals: Gold, Silver and two Bronze medals will be awarded in each event.
Trophies: NZ national trophies will be awarded at this event.
How To Enter
Entry Fee: $65 per event.
Entries must be made through this web site. The site will automatically email you an invoice on registration.
Registration will close on Monday 12th September at 8pm.
Late entries close on Sunday 18th September at 11:59pm and will attract an additional fee of $50. Entries after this date may be permitted, at the discretion of the organising committee.
Mid South prefers entries fees to be paid at time of registration. No payments will be taken at the venue.
Payments by internet banking are preferred. Please direct deposit to the Fencing Mid South Tournament Account, number: 03-0802-0087494-025
As a reference please put fencer's name and your invoice number eg: ME123.
Multiple Event Entry: If you are entered in multiple events and another is scheduled to begin while you are still competing, you will be scratched from the starting discipline and expected to continue competing in the ongoing event. There will be no refunds in this case.
Timetable (Updated 19/9/22)
Registration will open 30 minutes before the published start time of each event and close 15 minutes before.
Events may start later than published.
| Fri 23rd | Sat 24th | Sun 25th |
NB Clocks go forward! |
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| 1530 | Venue Open | 0730 | Venue Open | 0745 NZDT | Venue Open | ||
| 1630 | U20 Mens Foil | 0830 | U15 Mens Foil | 0845 NZDT | U20 Mens Epee | ||
| 1700** | U20 Womens Epee | 0900 | U15 Mens Epee | 0915 NZDT | U15 Womens Foil | ||
| Estimated finish 2045 | 0930 NZDT | U17 Mens Foil | |||||
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1115* | U15 Womens Epee | |||||
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1215* | U17 Womens Epee | |||||
| 1230* | U17 Mens Epee | ||||||
| 1230* | U20 Mixed Sabre | 1300* | U20&U17 Womens Foil | ||||
| Estimated finish 1645 | Estimated finish 1630 | ||||||
| Clocks go forward tonight! |
* These are intended start times. Registration for each event will close 15 minutes before the published time.
** We aim to start U20 Womens Epee at 1700 but this may be delayed if necessary to allow time for all entrants to go through Weapons Control.
Rules
The rules and policies for national competitions as currently applied by Fencing New Zealand shall prevail. The organisers would particularly like to draw your attention to the following:
Video Refereeing: Video Refereeing will be used for the final bout of all events. Semi final use is TBD depending on entry numbers. In all cases use of this equipment will be at the discretion of Head DT & Head Referee.
Non-Combativity: FIE rule t.124 was revised in 2018 and will be applied at this competition.
Handshaking: FIE rule t.122 is currently suspended. Instead, after each bout, fencers will be required to salute then touch blades with their opponent.
Drug Free Sport: This event is subject to the Drug Free Sport NZ regime. Random anti-doping testing may be conducted at this event. As an athlete it is your responsibility to be familiar with the rules and to obtain any Therapeutic Use Exemption that may be required. Failure to comply with the DFSNZ protocols will be treated as a doping offence under rule o.107.
The testing process and your rights and responsibilities as an athlete are outlined in the Drug Free Sport NZ website here: https://drugfreesport.org.nz/for-athletes/introduction-to-anti-doping/the-anti-doping-rules/
Podium Attire: Tracksuit jacket (regional, club or national); breeches or tracksuit pants; fencing socks and shoes.
Equipment Standards
The following FeNZ policies apply:
- Equipment requirements for FeNZ Competitions updated 2019 ( docx, 15 KB )
- FeNZ Masks Weapon Control Competititon Requirements May 2021 ( pdf, 161 KB )
Please take particular note of the 2021 change to mask rules for FeNZ competitions:
- Masks with a metal tongue must now have a double security system (Velcro attached twice).
- Masks without a metal tongue, such as the Leon Paul Contour-Fit system, must have a secondary magnetic strap.
All clothing is expected to be in a good state of repair and be washed.
Chest Protectors are compulsory for women.
Weapons Check
| Fri 23 Sep | 1530-1700 |
Location: St Thomas of Canterbury. Friday afternoon entrants only. |
|---|---|---|
| 1700-1930 |
Open to all. Local fencers please come along (earlier if possible and help set up!) |
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| Sat 24 Sep | From 0730 | Open an hour before each event start |
| Sun 25 Sep | From 0730 NZDT | Open an hour before each event start |
Control marks: It is the fencer’s responsibility to ensure that all equipment that goes through weapons control has control marks. It is the fencer’s responsibility to ensure control marks are still present every time they go to the piste.
Armoury / Equipment Sales
Mainland Fencing Equipment will be in attendance at this event with their stand on Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sep (not Friday). If you would like to order gear in advance for them to bring please let Daniel know by contacting them on mainlandfencing@yahoo.co.nz .
Covid-19
On 12 September the NZ Government retired the COVID Protection Framework (traffic light system).
The Fencing NZ Covid Safety Plan (see attached policy) no longer applies, however:
- Anyone testing positive for Covid-19 must self-isolate for 7 days from the positive test or from the start of symptoms, whichever is earlier (NZ Government requirement).
- Please stay away if you are not well, even if you have tested negative.
- The organising committee retains the right to refuse entry to any person who is showing signs of being unwell and to conduct a temperature check if appropriate. A result over 38°C will result in refusal of entry.
- As this is a national event with attendees from around New Zealand and beyond, there is still a general risk of infectious diseases. You may still wish to wear a face mask when mingling with people you do not know.
- The change to rule t.122 will continue to apply. Fencers will not shake hands of their opponent or the referee on the piste but will salute and tap blades instead.
All attendees are expected to comply with NZ government requirements. Refer to: https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/
If there is an alert level change in the hosting region, entrants will be contacted with details of any revised protocols that may be put in place.
Venue
The venue is accessed via Middlepark Road. Parking is available on site and on-street nearby.
The venue is on the 130 bus route and about 600m from the 5 bus route. We recommend you check the timetable carefully.
Food / Canteen
There will be a cash canteen, operated by Pīwakawaka Fencing. There will be tea, coffee, savouries, toasted sandwiches, noodles, cakes/slices, fruit. There will be some gluten free items available.
There is a vending machine in the venue foyer (card payment only).
The nearest local shops (takeaway food, dairy) are approximately 600m away on foot (on Main South Road, near the junction with Weaver Place).
The nearest supermarket is Countdown Church Corner (1.7km away).
Accommodation
The following accommodation providers are within 1km of the venue. We have no relationship with any of them; this is not a recommendation.
- Middlepark Motel
- Amalfi Motor Lodge
- Bush Inn Court Motel
Further accommodation may be found nearby on Riccarton Road, Blenheim Road and near Riccarton Racecourse. Please use your preferred mapping app.
Tournament Organisers / Directoire Technique
- Rachel Rowlands (Floor manager)
- Ross Younger (Administrator)
- Connor Foley-Walker (Head Referee)
For any enquiries please email registrations@fencingmidsouth.org.nz .
With many thanks to all the fencers, parents, coaches, officials and others who help out. We cannot run events without you.
