All entrants must be affiliated with the East Midlands region.  U12 – Born 2015 or 2016  U14 – Born 2013 or 2014  U16 – Born 2011  or 2012 U18 – Born 2009 or 2010  Fencers will need Compete membership of British Fencing to take part in this qualifying competition, as this level of membership is also required for the finals (taking place 1st - 3rd May in Sheffield) if they qualify. A timetable of which days events will take place during the finals should be available in mid-January, with exact check-in times announced once entries have closed.

Description supplied by the event organiser.