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This years (33rd) Essex Open competition will be held on the 3rd and 4th of September 2011 at: Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH.

Check-in times are as follows:

Saturday 4th of September Open Closed
Men's Foil 08:00 08:30
Women's Foil 10:00 10:30
Men's Intermediate Foil 11:30 12:00
Women's Intermediate Foil 13:00 13:30

Sunday 5th of September Open Closed
Men's Epee 08:00 08:30
Women's Epee 10:00 10:30
Men's Sabre 13:30 14:00
Women's Sabre 13:30 14:00

Entry Fee
£20 per event per (non-refunderable). For entries received by Friday 20th August 2011.
£25 per event (non-refunderable). For late entries, possible online until 30th August.

Note that there is an additional £2.39 shipping and processing fee for each entry.

Minimum Age Requirement

The BFA ruling on minimum age applies. Fencers must be aged 13 years or older, on 1st of January 2012.

 Further Details:

  • The competition is sponsored by Leon Paul.
    A trade stand will be present and equipment can be pre-ordered.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top four places in each event
  • Refreshments are available from the sports centre cafeteria
  • If there is a genuine reason why you cannot enter online, please contact Tina Staples.
  • Emergency telephone contact: Tina Staples on 07986 088345

Please note: British Fencing rules will be applied throughout, except where at the discretion of the organising committee, changes are necessary to ensure the smooth running of the competition. All competitors and spectators do so at their own risk and are personally responsible for their own safety. Spectators are admitted to the venue and entries accepted on the understanding that the Organising Committee, Officials, Referees, Sponsors and Sports Centre staff cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to person or property however sustained.

Entry Form and Additional Information

Entry Form (Links to Leon Paul shop)
Map and Directions
Leisure World (including directions)
Colchester Tourist Information