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Mark Rance Memorial Tournament 2024 - Day 1

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Sat 04 May 2024 08:30 — Sun 05 May 2024 17:00
Piwakawaka Fencing, 53 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053

Event information

Late registrations for this event are closed.

Mark Rance Memorial Tournament 2024 - Day 1

 
Mark Rance (1963-2022), a cherished member of the fencing community who served in various leadership roles, notably as the President of Fencing New Zealand. He represented New Zealand in both senior and veteran events globally, and in 2010 won a bronze medal in the veteran individual men’s epee and silver in the veteran men’s team epee at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.

NZ Ranking Points:

In accordance with the recent FeNZ policy standardising the number of tournaments which can offer ranking points in each region, the Mark Rance Memorial Tournament offers NZ ranking points in all three weapons. 

Eligibility: 

This tournament is an open level competition. This means it is suitable for fencers over 13 years old. We encourage you to participate in this premier regional event. Check with your coach if you are unsure whether you should fence. Participants must be current affliated members of Fencing New Zealand  (ie: have paid their membership fee for the 2024 year).

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Competition Format: 

One round of poules with bouts to 5 hits. Followed by a round of Direct Elimination.  Separate men’s and women’s events will be held when each gender has 6+ fencers. 

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd equal. If events are mixed gender 1st, 2nd women will be awarded (depending on numbers). 

Entry Fee:

$30 per Weapon

Entries Close: 6pm Friday 3rd May.

Rules

Non-Combativity: FIE rule t.124 was revised in 2018 and 2022. The current version will be applied at this competition.

Fencer Salute: FIE rules t.122 and t.1 were revised in October 2023 for the 2023/2024 season and will be applied at this competition.

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

All clothing is expected to be in a good state of repair and be washed.

Clothing: 

Torso: Minimum of 1150N protection. This can be made up either by 350N Jacket with an 800N plastron or 800N Jacket with a 350N plastron.

Legs: Minimum of 350N Breeches. Fencers are reminded that their jacket must have a 10cm overlap of the breeches in the guard and lunge positions. 

Chest Protectors: are compulsory for women.

Mask: Minimum CEN1 rated (350N bib). All masks must have the new strapping system and have good quality elastic. Leon Paul Contour-Fit masks must have a secondary strap security fitting at the back. Visor masks are not acceptable. 

Foil: Lame Bibs, Mask Wires and FIE blades are not required. Bayonet and 2 pin body wires accepted.

Epee: FIE blades are not required.  Leon Paul SR-71 blades that are stamped 08-2012 to 06-2015 will not be accepted. Leon Paul V blade stamped 08-2012 to 06-2015 without a unique serial number will not be accepted. (currently banned by Fencing NZ).

Sabre: S2000 or later blades required. Maraging blades not required. 800N gloves are not required. Visor Masks will not be accepted. Curly mask wires are not accepted.

Photography and Publication

Photography is permitted at all Fencing MidSouth competitions, as the competition venue is a public place. However, photography is strictly prohibited in non-public areas such as changing rooms and toilets. Participants are advised to refrain from changing in public spaces, as doing so forfeits their right to privacy. Fencing MidSouth reserves the right to publish photos taken at the competition on social media, the internet, and printed media, including images of spectators and officials.

For more information refer to : NZ Privacy Act

Timetable:

Saturday 4 May 2024

8am to 8.15am     Registration Men's Foil

8:30am Men's Foil Starts

10.30am to 10.45am  Registration for Women's Epee

11am   Women's Epee Starts

2.15pm to 2.30pm Registration for Sabre

2.45pm Sabre Starts

Results: 

Will be posted to Fencing Time Live

For any enquiries: 

Please email the organisers on registrations@fencingmidsouth.org.nz