Mid South Open

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 2025 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 4+ 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: 10pm Wednesday 1st October. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the organiser. An additional late fee of $10 will be charged for late entries.

Entry fees are to be paid at time of entry. A service fee will be charged for credit card/ direct debit payments. 

Rules

Non-Combativity: FIE rule t.124 - The current version will be applied at this competition.

Fencer Salute: FIE rules t.122 and t.1 definition of a fencer's salute is below for your reference.

 t.1 Definition of the fencer's salute 
In competition, the fencer's salute is a gesture of civility towards the opponent, the referee and the spectators. 
To perform the fencer's salute, the two fencers: 
- face each other 
- stand still on their on-guard line 
- place the mask under the non-sword arm 
- lift the guard to the chin 
- then lower the blade to the ground

 t.122
Before the beginning and at the end of a bout, the two fencers must perform the fencer's salute to their opponent, to the referee and to the spectators, as defined in article t.1. 
When the final hit of the bout has been scored, the two fencers stand still on their on-guard line while the referee is making his/her decision. 
The two fencers then perform the fencer's salute (cf. t.1) to their opponent, to the referee and to the spectators. 
The bout has then ended.

If either or both of the two fencers refuse to comply with these rules, the Referee will penalise him/her/them as specified for offences of the 4th group (cf. t.158-162, t.169, t.170).

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

Clothing: Minimum 350N Jacket, 350N Plastron, 350N Fencing Breeches with long fencing socks or tracksuit pants. Fencing shoes or sports shoes.  Chest Protectors are compulsory for Women.
Foil bibs are not required however for those who compete at national level it is suggested they be worn.  Standard (non-FIE) blades are acceptable.  

Masks: Leon Paul X-Change Masks must have a  secondary Strap/Bar. All masks must be in good condition. The elastic strap must be in good working order with elasticity and be able return to its original position after stretching, without deformation. The hook and loop securing the elastic must be capable of retaining the elastic and resisting removal.

For more information regarding the FeNZ mask policy please see: FeNZ Mask requirements, May 2021

Gloves: All gloves must be in good condition. No hole is permitted for wires.

Weapons: Standard (non FIE) blades for foil and epee, S2000 or above for Sabre blade

Leon Paul - Lean Paul SR-71 Epee blades dated 08-2012 to 06-2015, and Lean Paul V Epee blades 08-2012 to 06-2015

Without serial numbers - are currently banned by Fencing New Zealand.

Weapons Check: Weapons will be checked with weights and gauges on the piste before each bout

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

Results: 

Will be posted to Fencing Time Live

For any enquiries: 

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