Mid-South Secondary Schools Foil for Beginners and Intermediates

The Secondary School beginners competition this year will be held on Sunday 18th September at the Fencing Institute, Addington. (Note that this date is different to the date previously advertised.) Get the full details and register now.

Full results are now available.

This Tournament is for Year 9 to Year 13 students. that are either in their first year of fencing ie : started fencing in 2016 or are in their second year or above of fencing and have never received a medal at a regional or New Zealand Tournament in Foil.  

Format:1 round of pools, bouts fenced to 5 points. Followed by 1 round of direct elimination, bouts to 15. If numbers permit separate men and women events. 6+ of each gender will be required, any less the event will be mixed gender.

Registration: Registration opens at 9:15am for announcements etc to be at 9:45am then fencing will begin

Medals: will be presented to the top 4 ( 1st , 2nd and 3rd=) fencers in each event.

Gear Requirements: 350N fencing jacket and plastron (CE350N), Chest protector compulsory for girls, Fencing breeches (CE350) or Long track pants are accepted. Shorts and 3/4 leggings are not accepted, Fencing glove , Mask with elastic strap across back. Lame bib is not required.

Gear can be hired-please contact your coach or leasa ogilvie