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Mixed/Men’s Épée –
Women’s Épée –
Mixed/Men’s Foil –
Women’s Foil 1
Mixed/Men’s Sabre 4
Women’s Sabre –

Entries

Women’s Foil · 1 fencer, strongest first by the current rankings

#FencerClub Ranked
1Ezgi Orakci University of Manchester Fencing ClubUniversity of Manchester Fencing Club –

Who can enter

  • At least 13 on the day

Refunds and fines

Refunds

Full refund up to 6 weeks before entries close, less platform and card fees

50% refund until entries close, less platform and card fees

No refunds after entries close

ALL DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TO BE FINALISED BY FEBRUARY 1ST.

Manchester University Open 2027

Feb 27-28

STUDENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE WITH CODE: STUDENT35. PROOF OF STUDENT STATUS MUST BE PROVIDED AT CHECK-IN ON THE DAY.

Event Information:

This is a six category senior open. This event will give senior national ranking points.

Competition Format:

  • One round of poules followed by direct eliminations/
  • No cut after poules, all fencers progress on to DEs.
  • No fight-off for third place.

Timetable:

Saturday 27/02/27

  • Mixed/Men's Epee: | Check-in Opens 08:15 | Check-in Closes 08:45 |
  • Women's Foil: | Check-in Opens 08:15 | Check-in Closes 08:45 |
  • Mixed/Men's Sabre: | Check-in Opens 12:00 | Check-in Closes 12:30 |

Sunday 28/02/27

  • Mixed/Men's Foil: | Check-in Opens 08:15 | Check-in Closes 08:45 |
  • Women's Epee: | Check-in Opens 08:15 | Check-in Closes 08:45 |
  • Women's Sabre: | Check-in Opens 12:30 | Check-in Closes 13:00 |

Please note that we will aim to start fencing as soon as possible after check-in closes.

Refereeing:

All fights will be refereed.

We aim for video refereeing to be in place for all medal round matches.

Media:

  • The University of Manchester Fencing Club may have a photographer at the venue.
  • Please make us aware if you do not want to be in any photos/videos.

Results:

The FencingTime link will be added closer to the event.

Kit:

For your safety, the usual competitive event kit requirements apply.

You will need:

  • 800N under plastrons.
  • Masks with a proper and secure back-strap. I.e. one strap that folds

back on itself and does not detach if pulled.

· Double secured mask strap for Leon Paul contour masks. WE WILL NOT HAVE A LEON PAUL STAND AT THE EVENT SO PLEASE ARRANGE THIS BEFORE THE EVENT

  • 800N gloves for Sabre.
  • Size 5 weapons.
  • All other kit must be safe and not have holes in it.

There will be an Excalibur stand at the venue.

Entries and refunds:

Refunds at organiser's discretion.

Entry limits will be adjusted dependent on interest.

The standard British Fencing Event Cancellation Policy will apply should the event be cancelled. Although, we hope this will not happen! Any queries about entries or withdrawals please get in touch. 

https://www.britishfencing.com/event-cancellation-policy/

We aim to make this a friendly event and we encourage a whole range of fencers with different levels of experience to come along and compete. We ask that you please be kind and respectful to others at the event as we want everyone to have a great time!

If you are a complete beginner to competitions or would like some advice on how competitions run, it would be great if you could get in touch so we can pair you with a buddy to help guide you through.

Prizes:

Prizes will be available for the top four fencers in each category (Gold, Silver, Bronze & Bronze).

Travel Information:

By car: 

The best post code to use if you are driving is M14 6PA. Parking details will be published at a later date.

Public transport: 

The venue is approximately a 1h20 minute walk or 15 minute drive from Manchester Picadilly station. Or a 30 mins bus ride with a 5 minute walk on the 50 bus from Picadilly.

Venue Address:

The Armitage Sports Centre

Moseley Road

Fallowfield

Manchester

M14 6PA

Venue Information:

It is advisable to bring your own food. There is a Sainsbury's open on the weekend, a 10 minute walk away from the venue.

There is no dedicated spectator area. Floor space is available for bags

Changing rooms are available , and there are toilet facilities also.

Please bring reusable cups/water bottles with you. There are water refill

stations around the building.

Agreements:

By registering for the competition you confirm that you have read, understand and agree to the British Fencing Event Cancellation policy:

https://www.britishfencing.com/event-cancellation-policy/

and the British Fencing Code of Conduct:

https://www.britishfencing.com/policy-zone/codes-of-conduct/

Contact Information:

This event is run by Benjamin Kirby and the University of Manchester Fencing Club.

For any issues on the day, for example of you are running late or cannot make it on the day, please call/text/otherwise contact Benjamin Kirby on 07516696123.

We hope you have fun at this event and if you have any questions, feedback,

or enquiries, please feel free to send any of us an email with any of the

details below:

Primary Contact: Benjamin Kirby (Organiser)

  • Email: benjamin.kirby@student.manchester.ac.uk
  • Mobile: 07516696123
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  • Welfare Officer: Natalie Williams-Howe