Competitors fencing in 'Beginner' must be aged 13 or over at the time of the competition and started fencing for the first time after January 2024.

Competitors fencing in 'Intermediate' must be aged 13 or over at the time of the competition. This is a non-ranking competition, so unlikely to be appropriate for fencers who are ranked in the top 50-100 of the national rankings for their weapon. Please email chair@emfencing.com if you're unsure.

Competitors fencing in Junior Beginners should be at least 10 years old as of the date of the competition. We hope to run both U14 and U12 categories but may combine by age and/or gender in order to ensure sufficient numbers to run. There is no time limit for junior fencers but this is not a competition aimed at those who are regularly competing outside of the BYC qualifier/finals.

Fencers who've won the 13+ beginner category for their weapon at the EMBIJ should enter Intermediate even if they are still technically eligible based on how long they have been fencing.

This competition is open to fencers with British Fencing membership at

Starter, Recreational or Compete levels (membership via the Introductory

offer is not sufficient for insurance purposes). Fencers do not need to be affiliated to East Midlands region to enter.

Description supplied by the event organiser.