Gloucestershire County Epee & Sabre - Open - Championships (AKA GAFU)
For 2025 the competition has been split, by weapon, across two consecutive weekends:
Dates:
Epee - Saturday 11th January 2025, 1pm - 7pm
Sabre - Saturday 25th January, 1pm - 5pm
Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Penpole Lane, Shirehampton BS11 0EB (Enter through main car park)
Events:
Senior Epee SE25 (Registration at 1pm)
Age Group: 13 and up
Senior Sabre SS25 Registration at 1pm)
Age Group: 13 and up
Format for both: Poule Unique*
Entries to be capped at 32. A minimum of eight places are reserved for women fencers; to be allocated to anyone on the waiting list if not taken up by one week before the relevant competition.
Prizes: Winner’s trophies plus medals for the top 3 in each event.
Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks will be provided.
Fee: £17.00 per entry. Account Name: White Eagle Fencing. Sort Code: 20.13.34. Account Number: 23231070. Please give competitor surname followed by event code as reference e.g. ‘Bauer SS25’
*The organiser reserves the right to alter the format of the competition to ensure the smooth running of the event. In the event of a problem on the day of the competition please contact the organiser on: 07981 927 787 any questions before the date please email: johnrohdeuk@yahoo.com
Message from the organiser: We aim to make this competition as inclusive and enjoyable as possible for the greatest number of fencers. One of the main causes of discontent and frustration in competitions of this level is disagreement about the application of the rules. We believe the simplest and fairest solution is to adhere strictly to the rules as mandated by the FIE. The most relevant are available here.
Please enter by completing the form below taking care to select the correct event. Fencers must be members of British Fencing.