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Fencing North
Fencing North
Sunday, 14 February 2021
Trusts Arena Henderson
Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 11:59 PM - (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington
This is a standard Fencing North competiton. The ususal rules apply.
The decision of ranking points and how to apply them (or not) is still pending. Untill FENZ has made a decision, we will run all our events with the ranking rules and procedures.
You need to be affilated to enter this regional tournament.
Please contact us first before entering multiple weapons.
NEW NEW NEW: we will use weights and gauges
Standard Registration ends 23.59 04/FEB/2021 and remains at $25
Late Registration ends 23.59 11/FEB/2021 and remains at $35
Out of town FN members are offered a free standard registration. Late is at $35.
Timetable
Please note this totally depends on numbers. The earlier you register, the earlier we can say.
Epee men start: check in at 8.00-8.15am ( followed by set up and warm up)
followed by Foil women (if we have enough fencers)
Sabre, late morning
Lunchtime Epee woman (if we have enough fencers)
Foil men finish
A more detailed timetable closer to the event.
Please read carefully. Rules are changing, don’t assume: know.
COVID UPDATE
DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL WE ARE IN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPETITION PLEASE CHECK AND CHECK AGAIN AND DOUBLE CHECK AND READ YOUR EMAILS
WE ARE CURRENTLY AT LEVEL1. WE STILL ARE CONTACT TRACING. EVERYBODY COMING TO THIS EVENT MUST REGISTER. IDEALLY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. THERE WILL BE LIMITED OPTIONS ON THE DAY. REGISTRATION FOR OFFICIALS, COACHES, SPECTATORS AND VOLUNTEERS IS FREE.
ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED HERE WILL BE ONLY USED TO RUN THIS EVENT AND TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT RULES.
BE SAFE. ANY SYMPTOMS OF FEELING SICK: STAY HOME.
This is a competition with no age groups, but a minimum age of 13. For exceptions please contact us directly.
You are entering a mixed tournament, unless we have enough registrations to separate the poules by gender.
We will consider running separate gender poules with a minimum of 6 fencers per poule. Anything less is at the discretion of the DT on the day, as is the poule format, which depends on numbers.
The earlier you sign up the earlier we can say.
No responsibility is taken by Fencing North if the server slows down because you left it until the last minute.
There are no refunds unless we cancel the event. If you wish to apply for a discretional refund please contact the DT who will forward it to Fencing North. Refunds can be given in case of injury or crisis. We have been quite lenient in the past and will continue to do so if it is not abused. Remember we have to plan and pay for your event whether you fence or pull out.
Please check on Friday before the event to see if the timetable has changed. Please let us know if you are late for the event. We can help, if we know.
Every fencer is expected to help with set up and taking it down at the end. We fully understand that that is disruptive for competitors, so we do accept family members and friends helping instead.
Affiliation:
To compete in Fencing North competitions you must be affiliated with Fencing New Zealand as a full competitive member. The membership starts on the 01/JAN/ and lasts a calendar year. Please always sign up with the same name as in your passport, otherwise we cannot accredit ranking points.
You can sign up to Fencing New Zealand here.
Any questions re your FeNZ affiliation should be directed to
FeNZ Secretary General - Amanda Hopkins
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See T&C's and Minimum Equipment Requirements here
By entering the competition you agree to these terms and conditions.
Breeches must be worn or you will have to sign a waiver. Please make a reasonable effort to borrow breeches. Contact us before the event if you don’t have any or speak to your coach.
Photography:
Photography is allowed at all Fencing North competitions. The competition venue is considered a public space.
Non public spaces with full respect of privacy are the changing rooms and the toilets. No photography is allowed in there.
Please do not change in public spaces. If you do, you waive your right to privacy.
Pictures taken at the event can be published on social media, the internet and printed media by Fencing North, spectators and competitors.
See nzlaw.co.nz for more details.
All the information collected here is for the sole use of running this event and for contract tracing. We may need to contact you with updates.
Thanks for you understanding and thanks for reading this
Fencing North Inc. Committee Meeting – 07.12.2020
Meeting Opened: 7:10pm
Present: David Elder (President), Ben Upton (Secretary), Amanda Hopkins (Treasurer), Maja Saran (Head of Tournaments), Rhys Greensill (Fund Raising), Mary Black (Tuatahi), Matthew Houton (Auckland High Performance Fencing Club), Matt Stanley (late)(Whangarei Swords).
Apologies: Peter Butler
Confirmation of the Previous Minutes: Minutes approved.
Matters Arising
Rhys gave a report on fund raising. Venue opportunities outlined –Sub-committee (Rhys and Peter) to continue the search. Trusts is an adequate tournament and storage venue for now.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer presented her report which was approved. There is current balance of $49,000. Of that, $12,000 (from Auckland Council), has to be spent on fabric pistes.
Audit of accounts
The AGM discussion led to agreement not to have an audit. The Constitution needs a general review. On-going audit requirements can be addressed as part of that.
Appointments
Maja Saran appointed Head of Tournaments for 2021.
Rhys Greensill appointed Fund Raising Office for 2021.
Competitions
Bauble Ensemble
This was a success with 72 separate entries with a number of first-time tournament fencers. $2,430 revenue gained. There will be some profit. Could be a good event going forward and a good format (with novice and expert options making it more accessible to more).
Report of Head of Tournaments for 2020
Maja presented her report which was accepted. There are some important learnings in this report and it is attached.
There was discussion with purchase of a Fencing Time Server Multi pack to be progressed. Maja to present a budget for this at the next meeting.
Tournament programme
David outlined the draft 2021 Tournament Programme. This will be finalised following confirmation around venues. Dates suitable for a Whangarei tournament will be discussed further. There are also FENZ supported training camps in January. See below.
Health and Safety
Maja Saran advised of a reported incident (bruise) at the Bauble Ensemble. David (as Health and Safety Officer) will report in to FENZ. No further action required.
FeNZ News
There are to be a series of camps, run by regions, which will be supported by FeNZ financially. The Fencing North camp will take place in late January 2021 for 4 days. There will be a Fencing Central camp in early January. Affiliation fees (to include a one-event fee) is an on-going discussion. The National Tournament Calendar for 2021 is set. How and what team selections there will be for 2021 is under discussion.
Other Business:
Goals for 2021
There was a discussion about setting goals. The next meeting will look at everyone’s ideas.
Committee Meeting dates
Last Monday of each month at 7pm. Zoom as the default option. In person meetings can be held by agreement.
Constitution project
Ben to develop a draft, updated Constitution. This with a view to introducing it at the next AGM.
Massey University sabre tournament
20th December 2020 (Sunday). Massey University Recreation centre from 10am-4pm. The entry fee remains $50 with a free complete Sabre for the first 20 entries. Further details will be released soon on MUAFF Facebook page.
Meeting Closed: 9:00pm