Youth York Open (U14 'B' BRC)

This will be an U14 BF 'B' Ranking Event for Foil, Sabre and Epee.  

Years of birth for 2026/ 2027 season - fencers born 2013 and later, but must be aged 10 years and over on the day of the event and using a Size 3 foil weapon or a size 2 Epee or Sabre weapon.  

Cost per weapon is £48, closing date for entries is 15th October 2025 10pm, no late entries accepted after this date.

The venue opens to you at 08:30.

We will already be there ready and waiting for you.

Venue address: Railway Institute, 24 Queen St, York YO24 1AD

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Please make sure you get to the venue on time and check in before the deadlines. The CLOSING times are below.

Men's/ Mixed and Women's Foil - 10:00 am check in closes

Men's/Mixed and Women's Epee - 11:30 am check in closes

·     Men's/ Mixed and Women's Sabre - 13:30 check in closes

 There will be check-in desk at the entrance to the sport hall and fencers must first check in. 

Don't be late!

We are aiming to start fencing as soon as possible after check-in close time.

We'll do our best to be flexible, but the best thing is to not be late as the competition needs to be run to timetable and we cannot guarantee latecomers will be able to fence.

Equipment Stand and Armoury:

There will be a Leon Paul equipment stand on the day and an Armoury provision.  If there is anything you know in advance you are interested in purchasing, please let LP know so they can ensure they bring appropriate items. lpjs@leonpaul.com.

We will also have an armoury team ready to deal with any issues.  

• We will be following British fencing guidelines for equipment requirements: https://www.britishfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Safety-Guidelines-v20-March.pdf

  Weapon Sizes:	Foil	Size 3 Epee Size 2 Sabre Size 2
  Socks:	Legs must be covered completely by a combination of the breeches and long socks.
  Breeches:	350N minimum for all ages.
  Under plastron:	350N minimum
  Jacket:	350N minimum.
  Foil Lame:	Fitted to BF guidelines.
  Mask:	CEN1.

Live Results

The live results will be available on https://www.fencingtimelive.com 

Every fencer is responsible to check and sign off their poule sheet after each round.  There will be 5 minutes given to check the poule sheet on FencingTimeLive and to report any discrepancies to DT before we can progress to next round.

Medals and Trophies

Medals to present to the Top 4 places in each weapon and maybe some special prizes.

Refreshments:  - We will sell tea/coffee/cans, crisps and snacks.  Cash preferred, but we can take card.  Please bring your own cup for hot drinks.

Food: Pizza Van - cash & card, curtesy of Bute Pizza https://www.butepizza.co.uk/

Car Parking

There are currently major construction works at York Railway Station and the long term car park is closed.  Please allow extra time for your journey are use other options such as the Train or the 'Park and Ride' details below.

There is some limited, free parking available at the venue for referees and officials (permit is required), there is also an NCP carpark next to the venue. https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/york-queen-street/

York also has an excellent 'Park and Ride' service which stops at the Mainline Railway Station, just next door. https://www.itravelyork.info/park-and-ride

Photos and Videos
There may be professional Photographer at the event who will be taking photographs. 

If you have any questions or issues about being filmed or photographed, please let us know, at check in.

Medical Support
In the event of any aches, pains or strains, there will be First Aid support on site and various officials are all first aid trained.

Website and Facebook

We have a Youth York Open website www.yorkopen.co.uk for more information

You can also follow us on our York Open Face book page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562028997738

Refund Policy:

https://www.britishfencing.com/british-fencing-event-refund-policy/

Refunds requested up to 6 weeks before the original closing date will receive a full refund less the platform and card fees.

Refunds requested within the 6 week period before the original competition closing date will receive a 50% refund less the platform and card fees.

No refunds are permitted after the closing date, unless there is situation beyond your control.