British Fencing - Competition Calendar 2004/05

Please note:. (1) All events in the Calendar are held under the auspices of British Fencing. (2) Regional and County Events do not appear in the Calendar but are also held under the auspices of British Fencing (3) British Championships are open to UK Nationals Only, British Youth Championships are also open to non-nationals receiving full time education within the UK (4) Calendar is liable to modification throughout the season. (5) Where possible information is given as to day, unless otherwise stated events may be Sat &/or Sun. Please contact the Organiser for the latest information. (6) British Fencing, it’s Officers and Employees can accept no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from changes to the published calendar. (7) For late changes please see the BFA Website (www.britishfencing.com) (8) To receive email notification of changes send an e-mail to [email protected] in the message part of the e-mail type: subscribe bfacal (Version 5.0 - 13 May 2004)

2004

September 4^th 2004

Essex Open (Colchester) - 6W - Mr Lyndon Taylor, 53 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2US Tel. 012 0686 3908

http://www.colchesterfencing.co.uk/essex_open.html

'Hamlet' Sabre Open - Stratford on Avon Sat. (MS, WS) - David Kirby, Westerleigh, North Littleton, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8QX Tel. 0l3 8683 0982 e-mail [email protected] web site www.shakespearesswords.co.uk

September 11^th 2004

British Fencing AGM & Conference - Details from HQ

Leicester Leon Paul Junior Foil - B&G U9, 11, I3, l5 & 17 – John Kennedy 23 Lime Ave, Huthwaite, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG 17 2 NR

September 18^th 2004

Merlin League - Viking Shield (MF, WF, ME, WE) - Mr Ymit Sina, 164 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AA Tel/Fax: 011 3268 8825 email [email protected]

Bristol Open - 6W, Trophies for best cadet - Mrs B Hillier, "Swifts Corner", 3 Elm Close, Shipham, Winscombe BS25 1UG Tel. 019 3484 3984  e-mail [email protected] web site: www.bristolfencingclub.com

Veterans’ Epée - Hilary Arnold, 17 Acorn Close, Enfield, Middx, EN2 8LX Tel. 020 8373 7953    

Email [email protected] and web www.veterans-fencing.co.uk

September 25th 2004

Durham Leon Paul Foil (Sat) – B&G Foil U11, U13, U15 - Avril Clark, 65 Front Street South, Trimdon Village, County Durham

Shropshire Open - 6W – Janet Millward, 21 St Michaels Close, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5SD Tel: 019 5241 5928 E-mail janetmillward@email.com

URL http://www.westmidlandspentathlon.org.uk/entry_forms/Entry%20Form%20Shropshire%20Open%202003.doc

Ballymena (Ulster) Open – 6W – Karen Cooper, 41 Laurel Park, Coleraine, Country Londonderry, BT51 3AQ, Northern Ireland. Tel 0287 032 8931 email [email protected] and Dr. Chris Gill [email protected]

Highland Open – 6W – Stuart Matthew, The Orchard, Ashfield, Garmouth, Moray, IV32 7LF Tel:013 4387 0393

September 26th 2004

Veterans’ Epée - Hilary Arnold, 17 Acorn Close, Enfield, Middx, EN2 8LX Tel. 020 8373 7953    

Email [email protected] and web www.veterans-fencing.co.uk

October 2^nd 2004

Ashton Open & U20 – 6W & U20 MF & WF - Peter Hewitt, 8, Thornfield Avenue, Waterfoot, Rossendale BB4 9AP

Tel: 0170 622 8061

Manchester Cadet Tournament – Bolton Arena – 6W U17 - Natalia Gyuricska 24, Kingsley St., Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RF

Sussex Open – Sat. Epée & Sun. Foil - Mrs E Pitman, 5 Penn Crescent, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5HQ Tel. 0l2 7381 2598 http://www.sussexfencing.org.uk

October 9^th 2004

North West Ireland Open - Karen Cooper, 41 Laurel Park, Coleraine, Country Londonderry, BT51 3AQ, Northern Ireland. Tel 0287 032 8931 email [email protected] and Dr. Chris Gill [email protected]

British Junior (U20) & Cadet (U17) Championships (6W)

Entries to Rodney Francis, 60 Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Essex CM13 2HT Tel. 0127 722 3816

October 16^th 2004

Leicester City Open – 6W – John Kennedy, 23 Lime Ave, Huthwaite, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2NR

October 23^rd 2004

EDEN CUP – MEN’S FO1L U20 FIE "A" GRADE – Entries via Weapon Committee - Event details from HQ

Leon Paul Cup – FIE Satellite MF (Sun) - Details and entries via HQ

Warwickshire Mixed Triples – 3 Foilists (at least 1M & 1W) – Marcus Potter, 59 Edyvean Close, Bilton, Rugby CV22 6LD Tel. 0178 881 2150 email [email protected]

Wellington Junior – U13, 15 & 17 - M&W F (Sat) M&W E (Sun) –John Moore, 17 Scott Close, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3HT Tel 0175 364 2961

‘Battling Islands Junior Foil Series’ - Bangor N Ireland – Foil U9 (mixed), U11 (mixed) , U14B and U14G (NOTE datum line is 31st September in the Season of the event) – Jim Simpson, 5 Ivyhill Crescent, Bangor BT19 6BL Tel. 0790 597 4685 email [email protected]

October 30^th 2004

English Youth Championships – U16 & U18 6W (Wrekin College, Wellington, Shropshire) – Ismay Cowen, Lundbrek, Donnington, Nr. Wroxeter, Shropshire SY5 6PT Tel: 01 952 740 429 Web address http://www.englandyouthfencing.co.uk

email: Stevecowen@aol.com

Wellesbourne Team Trophy (Sun) - MF, WF, E & S Teams (By invitation) - Andrew Brown 6 Wooster Road Beaconsfield Bucks HP9 1SR Home Phone evenings 01494677366  e-mail: [email protected]

Epée Club Cup (By invitation)

October 31^st – 6^th November – European Junior Championships (Espinho POR)

November 6^th 2004

Welsh Open – 6W, Plate & Veteran's Trophies - Mr Allan Banks, 6 Stella Close, Thornhill, Cardiff CF14 9HB

LPJS Yorkshire Sabre (Sunday) - Dave Jerry, Orchard Rise, Churchtown, Belton , Doncaster, DN9 1PE e-mail: [email protected] Tel. & fax: 0142 787 4109

November 13^th 2004

The Bay Open - Mixed Sabre, Epee & Foil - Steven Girdley, 22 Chatsworth Road, Morecombe, Lancs. LA4 4JQ Tel. 0786 673 0645 http://www.birdtours.co.uk/fencing/index.htm

Cambridge Leon Paul Foil (Sunday) - B & G Foil U9, 1l, 13, & l5 – Geoffrey Grimmett, 108 High Street, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6AL [email protected] http://www.camfc.org.uk/CambridgeCadets/

"Shakespeare's" Junior Sabre – Sunday (u17) - David Kirby, Westerleigh, North Littleton, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8QX Tel. 0l3 8683 0982 e-mail: [email protected] entry forms from web site www.shakespearesswords.co.uk

November 20^th 2004

Bedford Mixed Epée (Sun) - John Shearn, 3 Ruffs Furze, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RR Tel:01234 822319           

email:    [email protected]

Wimbledon Leon Paul Team Epée (Sat) – U13, 15, 17, 19 – Teams of 3 – Boys, Girls or mixed. – Matthew A Rowson, King’s College School, Southside, Wimbledon Common, London SW19 4TT Tel. 020 8255 5300 Fax 020 8255 5309

Derry Open – 6W – Mr W Magill, Duncreggan Road, Londonderry BT48 0AW

Sir William Perkins Cup – F (Sat): U10, 12, 14, 16 E (Sun): Open - L S Gandini, 42 Guildford St., Chertsey, Surrey KT16 9BE Tel & Fax 019 3256 6524

November 27^th 2004

Bath Leon Paul Junior Sabre – B&G U13, 15, 17 (Sun) - Sue Benney, 12 St Dunstans Close, Glastonbury

Somerset BA6 9AR Tel. 014 5883 1836

December 4^th 2004

Hereford & Worcester Open – 6W - Mr. J Haynes, Acrefield, Mathon Road, Colwall, Malvern, Worcs. WRI3 6ER

Tel. 016 8454 0594 Web address http://www.btinternet.com/~fencing

December 11^th 2004

Whitgift Leon Paul - B&G U13/15/17 - Individual Epee (Sat) - Team & Ind. (Sun) Sabre - Mr K Smith, c/o Whitgift School, Haling Park, South Croydon CR2 6YT

December 18^th 2004

Cadet Winton - inter-region Cadet Teams - Mr N Golding, Maplestone Hall, Quarr, Shepton Mallett BA4 5NP

Tel. 0l7 4934 4865

2005

January 8^th 2005

Scottish Open - 6W - Scottish Fencing, 589, Lanark Road, Edinburgh EH14 5DA

Cambridge Winter Tournament - Nick Bane Tel. 019 5471 9270 or web site http://www.camfc.org.uk/cwt.html

January 15^th 2005

Merlin League - Challenge Cup (MF, WF, ME, WE & mixed Sabre) - Mr Ymit Sina, 164 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AA Tel/Fax: 011 3268 8825 email [email protected]

Northern Ireland Open - 6W - Mrs Sandra Martin, 28 Myrtledene Road, Belfast BT8 6GQ

Aldershot Open - MF & ME - Capt Chris Roberts, H1, Director Army Aviation, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hants SO20 8DY Tel. 01980 674119

January 22^nd 2005

British Youth Foil Championships – U12,14,16 & 18 - Qualification and entries via Regions, Closing date for entries – 15 December

January 29^th 2005

Plymouth Open (6W) - Andy Hill, 6 Widewell Road, Widewell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7DN Tel. 017 5277 2517

‘Battling Islands Junior Foil Series’ - Bangor N Ireland – Foil U9 (mixed), U11 (mixed) , U14B and U14G (NOTE datum line is 31st September in the Season of the event) – Jim Simpson, 5 Ivyhill Crescent, Bangor BT19 6BL Tel. 0790 597 4685 email [email protected]

February 5^th 2005

Slough Open - 6W (Bracknell Leisure Centre)

Mrs S Maxwell, 5 Butterfield, Wooburn Green, Bucks. HP10 0PX Tel. 0l6 2852 5441 www.slough-open.com

February 12^th 2005

Sherwood Foil – LPJS U9,11,13&15 Foil (Saturday) – Paul Sibert, 55 Windsor Street, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7HE Tel. 0115 917 6655 e-mail [email protected]

February 19^th 2005

Merseyside Open - 6W - Mr Steve Evison, 31 Hale Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 3RL Tel. 015 1521 7657 www.moft.co.uk

Hampshire Open - MF,WF,MS & WS - Carl Morris, 45 Western Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 5DD, Tel: 02380
271206.

British Youth Championships - Epée / Sabre - Qualification and entries via Regions - Closing date for entries 1st January

February 26^th 2005

Ashton Leon Paul Junior Foil - B & G U11, 13, 15 & 17 - Peter Hewitt, 8, Thornfield Avenue, Waterfoot, Rossendale BB4 9AP Tel: 0170 622 8061

Bristol Leon Paul Series Sabre – B&G U11,13,15,17 (Sun) – Prof. Neil Brown, 7 Holway Rd., Taunton, TA1 2EZ

Tel/Fax 018 2327 9861 e-mail: neil.brown@skim.com, mobile 07813 693947 www.bristolsabre.com

Junior Home International – Details from National Federations

March 5^th 2005

WOMEN’S SABRE “A” GRADE – Entries via Weapon Committee – Event details from HQ

Redditch Cup Team Foil (Teams of 3, mixed) - Mr Nick Chapman, 80 Salford Close, Woodrow South, Redditch,

Worcs. B98 7UN Tel. 015 2750 1384

British Schools Team Championships - Paul Romang, 29 Grange Way, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2YP Tel. 018 4386 6588

Nottingham Open - 5W - Alan Logan, 18 Knole Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2DB.  0115 875 3525 email [email protected]

March 12^th 2005

Scottish International Sabre & Epee (FIE Satellite Events - MS, ME & WE) and Edinburgh Open (WS, MF & WF).

Mrs. P Nicholls, 30, Mortonhall Park Avenue, Edinburgh EH17 8BP. email [email protected]

York Express International Epee (ME WE – poule unique) – Ymit Sina, 164 Street Lane, Leeds LS8 2AA Tel/Fax: 0113 268 8825 email [email protected]

O'Sullivan Cup 1 Hit Epee (Mixed) (Sun.) - Mr F B Blakemore, 78 Cae'r Wenallt, Rhiwbina, Cardiff CF4 7HQ

Tel. 029 2052 2677

Veterans Championships - 6W - (NVA Members only) - John Mason, 18 Sandringham Road, Trowbridge, Wilts., BA14 0JU Tel. 012 2576 1788 www.veterans-fencing.co./

March 19^th 2005

Eton LPJS Foil U9, 11, 13 & 15 – Joan Mason, 8 Linchfield Road, Datchet, Slough, Berks. SL3 9LZ Tel. 0175 354 1499

Invicta – E & S Sat.; F Sun - Mr John Hyde, 8 Heather Drive, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6PL [email protected]

Tel. 015 8076 6724 email [email protected] & website www.tenterden-swords.org.uk

March 23^rd – March 31^st Junior/Cadet World Championships (Linz AUT)

March 26^th 2005

Birmingham International - 6W - Mike & Joan Whitehouse, 208 Wheelers Lane, Birmingham B13 0SR Fax/Tel 0121 443 3136 http://www.birminghaminternational.org.uk. Email [email protected].uk

March 2005 Public Schools Championships - Entries via Schools to Rodney Francis, 60 Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Essex CM13 2HT Tel. 012 7722 3816

April 2^nd 2005

5 Nations International – Details from National Federations

Glasgow Open (6W) – G De Sainte Croix, 3 Crawford Drive, Wallacestone, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 0DL Tel.: 0132 471 7477 e-mail: [email protected] web www.glasgowopen.co.uk

April 10th 2005

Arnold (Blackpool) Leon Paul Junior Epée – U13, 15, 17 & 19 (Sun) – Michael Thornton, 32 Chatsworth Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancs., FY8 2JL Tel. 012 5372 3740 email [email protected]

April 16^th 2005

Winton Cup - Inter-Region Team Event - entries to Organising Region

April 23^rd 2005

Great Yarmouth Invitation Team Foil (Sunday) - Rob. Vigus, 33 University Crescent, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 7QS Tel. 0l49 366 9475

Merlin League Young Star - U12,14,16 (M&W F) - Mr Ymit Sina, 164 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AA Tel/Fax:011 3268 8825 email [email protected]

Veterans unisex events: Sabre (Saturday) & Foil (Sunday) (NVA Members) - Mr J Mason, 18 Sandringham Road, Trowbridge, Wilts. BA14 0JU Tel. 0122 576 1788 www.veterans-fencing.co.

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April 30^th 2005

Crystal Team Open (Sun.) - Teams of 3 (F,E,S) - Mr. Phil Palmer, 11 Maypole Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 2NZ.  Tel:  01384 411309 Email:   [email protected] website:  www.stourbridgefencingclub.co.uk

‘Battling Islands Junior Foil Series’ – Peel Isle of Man – Foil U9 (mixed), U11 (mixed) , U14B and U14G (NOTE datum line is 31st September in the Season of the event) – Jim Simpson, 5 Ivyhill Crescent, Bangor BT19 6BL Tel. 0790 597 4685 email [email protected]

May 7^th 2005

British Youth Championships – U10 Foil - Ismay Cowen, Lundbrek, Donnington, Nr. Wroxeter, Shropshire SY5 6PT

Tel: 01 952 740 429

Ridley Martin Cup (MS) and Shield (WS) (Entries from prev. finalists in Cole & Corble Cups or Br. Champs. not accepted) - David Kirby, Westerleigh, North Littleton, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8QX Tel.0l3 8683 0982 e-mail [email protected] and web site www.shakespearesswords.co.uk.

Edinburgh 1 Hit Epee - mixed – Scottish Fencing 589 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 5DA, Tel 0131 453 9074/ 0131 453 4913 Fax 0131 453 9079

May 14^th 2005

Isle of Wight Open - MF, WF, ME, WE & Teams (Plate n.c. - Free transport from Ferry @Yarmouth) - Louise Metcalfe, Afton View, Blackridge Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight PO40 0QL Tel. 019 8375 5339

Cornwall Leon Paul Junior Series Foil - B & G U15, U13, U11, U9 foil - Jon Salfield, 23 Treslothan Road, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 9EJ. 01209 713426. [email protected].  Website www.jonsalfield.co.uk/series

Tameside Leon Paul Junior Sabre (Sun) – U11, 13, 15 & 17 – Dr Colin Walls, 2 Lacy Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4BD Tel: 016 2553 5123

May 21^st 2005

Excalibur Trophy - By invitation, County Teams - Mrs L Bornemisza, 15 Haviland Grove, Upper Weston, Bath

Tel 0l2 2531 5625

May 28^th 2005

Chad Open & Closed - 4W/4P Teams - Mrs Sue Hoctor, 100 Alfreton Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, NGl7 IFQ

Tel. (after 4pm) 016 23512 95177

Bristol Cadet Sabre – U17 MS&WS - Prof. Neil Brown, 7 Holway Rd., Taunton, TA1 2EZ

Tel/Fax 018 2327 9861 e-mail: [email protected], mobile 07813 693947 Web.: www.bristolsabre.com

Bristol Leon Paul Foil, teams of U11, 13 & 15 and individual U9 - Tristan Parris, Bristol Grammar School, University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR

May 29^th 2005

York Open (MF, WF, ME, WE & S) - Mr Ymit Sina, 164 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AA Tel/Fax: 011 3268 8825 email [email protected]

June 4^th 2005

Scottish Leon Paul Foil (Sun) – U9, 11, 13, l5, 17 & 19 – G De Sainte Croix, 3 Crawford Drive, Wallacestone, Falkirk FK2 0DL Tel/Fax 0132 471 7477 e-mail [email protected]

June 11^th 2005

Redhill 1 Hit Epée (Sunday) - Cauchard Cup (Max. nos.: M 64, W24) - Mr Andy Reynolds, 6 St Johns Road, Westcott, Surrey RH4 3PW Tel. 0130 688 0617 email [email protected]

Merlin League – Summer Pokal (MF, WF, ME & WE) - Mr Ymit Sina, 164 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AA Tel/Fax: 011 3268 8825 email [email protected]

Wrexham Open 6W - Dr Jim Pratt, White House Farm, Shocklach, Malpas, SY14 7BN

Inverclyde Open - 6W - Michael Logan, Flat G/L 18 Ripon Drive, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0DX Tel.0141 560 2793
e-mail: [email protected] website http://www.inverclydeopen.co.uk

June 18th 2005

Cole Cup FIE Satellite Events – MS, WS & WE - Barry Flood, Beech Law, New House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, Consett. Co: Durham DH8 9LR. Tel. 01207 255 214. e-mail barry.flood@lineone,net

Scotland LPJS Epée BE & GE U11, 13, 15 & 17 (Sunday) – G De Sainte Croix, 3 Crawford Drive, Wallacestone, Falkirk FK2 0DL Tel/Fax 0132 471 7477 e-mail [email protected]

‘Battling Islands Junior Foil Series’ – Carrickfergus Castle N Ireland – Foil U9 (mixed), U11 (mixed) , U14B and U14G (NOTE datum line is 31st September in the Season of the event) – Jim Simpson, 5 Ivyhill Crescent, Bangor BT19 6BL Tel. 0790 597 4685 email [email protected]

June 25^th 2005

Saturday: London International Open ME (Miller Hallett Cup)  & Women's Team Epee (Challenge Cup)  

Sunday: London International Open W (Milner-Barry Trophy) & Men’s Team Epée (Wilkinson Sword Trophy)

Details & entry forms: http://freespace.virgin.net/peter.hfc/Miller%20Hallett%20details/epee_competitions.htm

or: Peter Barrett, 145 Raeburn Ave, Surbiton, KT5 9DD.  Tel. 0208 399 2440.  e-mail [email protected]

June 27^th – July 3^rd European Senior Championships (Zalaegerszeg HUN)

July 2^nd 2005

Cambridge Open Air (Sunday) E & WF - Nick Bane, 133 Caxton End, Bourn, Cambridge CB3 7ST http://www.camfc.org.uk/coa.html

U10 Academy Event All events U10 years of age: Mixed Epee, Mixed Sabre, MF, WF (No off target at Foil, Kit available for loan) - Aladdin Sadaq, Suite 234, Webheath Centre, Netherwood Street, London, NW6 2JX Mobile 0795 650 0080

email address: [email protected]

July 9^th 2005

BRITISH INDIVIDUAL & TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS - Entries: c/o HQ

July 16^th 2005

Norfolk Open - 6W - Fraser Ritchie, 9 Chestnut Road, Scarning, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2TA Tel. 013 6269 6442 www.norfolkfencingclub.co.uk

July 16^th – July 26^th 2005 Universiade (Izmir TUR)

September 2^nd – September 4^th 2005 World Veterans (Tampa USA)

October 8^th – October 15^th 2005 World Championships (Leipzig GER)

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Details and/or date still to confirmed