The 2017 Queensland Open and Veteran State Championships will be held on Saturday 11 November, at Yeronga SHS, Brisbane.
Entry to each event is $40.00 and should be made through the online payment system. Entries made by Wednesday, 8 November have a discounted price of $30.00. All fencers will need to be members of the Queensland Fencing Association in order to register (although Interstate or International competitors are welcome - please contact info@qfa.org.au to register).
The
Veteran Championship will be held concurrently with the Open event and
is open to any fencer older than 40 years of age. Additional rounds or
matches may be fenced depending on entries.
To participate in multiple events, please complete a separate registration for each event.
The start times for each event are listed below. Please note that the Veteran event will be running concurrently with the Open events, so it will not be possible to fence in both Open and Veteran events in all weapons.
Event Roll Call Times:
Open Men's Epee - 7:30 am
Open Women's Epee - 7:30 am
Open Women's Sabre - 11:30 am
Open Men's Sabre - 12:30 pm
Open Women's Foil - 2:00 pm
Open Men's Foil - 2:30 pm
*Where there are insufficient entries events may be postponed or cancelled.
Fencers need to be there at least 30 minutes before the start time to get ready. Competitions are fenced using full electric equipment, including conductive foil masks. Medalists will need a tracksuit jacket or fencing whites for presentations.
All competitors are expected to assist with venue setup and pack down.
Referees
Referee nominations for this event are made through the registration process.
Competitors will be required to assist with refereeing of poules.
Referees are required to be at the event no later than 1/2hr prior to the event start.
Nominations for refereeing close 8 November and a schedule will be forwarded after the event schedule is finalized.
Note: Nominating availability for a competition does not mean that referees will be automatically assigned to the competition. Final assignments will be based on the requirements of the competition and at the discretion of the Competition Management Team.