Last Updated: 20.11.23
The British Open Championships is for all Compete licensed members of British Fencing, including those not eligible to compete for GBR and international visitors.
The GB Cup also takes place over this weekend.
Dates: 13th and 14th July 2024
Venue: TBC
Schedule: TBC
Membership Level Required: Compete
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If you are a member of an international federation looking to travel to enter this event, you will require a temporary membership. Find out how to apply here.
Live Streaming: We are continuing our commitment to live streaming at BF events. Further information on streaming schedule will be released in 2024.
Equipment: All fencers must wear the correct kit as per British Fencing rules. This will include FIE chest protectors (m.25 4(c) ) and 800N sabre gloves (as per the rule at https://www.britishfencing.com/urgent-safety-notice-sabre-gloves/).
Masks with 2 rear safety systems are required -see further information here.
Accreditation: Accreditation will be in place for access to the Field of Play (FoP) at the event. There will be no access to the Field of Play without an accreditation.
The application process will be announced in early 2024.
Rule Changes: The new passivity rule introduced on the 1st January 2023 by the FIE will be implemented at the event.
Shop: Leon Paul Stand will be at the venue throughout the weekend.
Welfare: There will be a dedicated welfare officer at the event who will be clearly visible throughout. All welfare issues that arise at the event must be reported to the welfare officer present.
Entry Fee Support Scheme: BF is mindful of the rising costs of attending fencing events and the potential barrier to participation this creates for some members of our community. As a result, BF is offering a limited number of free entries. These will be offered based on financial need, not on ability. This scheme will cover 100% of the entry fee cost.
Information on the Entry Fee Support Scheme for 2024 events will be released in January 2024.
Media: Please note there will be filming and photography including live streaming at this event for BF purposes. If you do not give photography/filming permission for yourself or your athlete, please contact [email protected] before the event.
Photography Policy: Anyone wanting to take photographs using any kind of professional or semi-professional camera equipment must apply for accreditation in advance of the event. Accreditation will not be available during competition. This means any kind of camera with a detachable lens, including DSLR, mirrorless and film camera systems, and/or using any kind of tripod or monopod. Photo accreditation is for still photography only – no video recording or video equipment is permitted. Live streaming or broadcasting video in any way, from any device including smartphones, is also not permitted.
All photographers at the event must follow the instructions of the BF media representative, the Event Director, and the referees.
Please email: [email protected]
British Fencing reserves the right to refuse or withdraw photographic accreditation at any time without giving a reason.
Sustainability: As part of BFs commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our sport, no single-use plastic bottles will be permitted on the field of play. We hope that the community will support efforts in this area and ensure that everyone brings re-useable bottles to the event.
Prayer Room: There will be a prayer room available at the venue for all three days. Please ask at reception or speak to a member of the team and they will direct you.
Disabilities: BF recognises that many disabilities are hidden and participants in competitions may need additional support throughout the event. Any disability information that you provide in your membership profile (provided that you have given permission to share) will be passed to the organising team and a member of the event welfare team will get in touch to discuss how we can help. Alternatively you can contact us in advance either by emailing the events team directly [email protected], or the BF safeguarding lead ([email protected]). Finally, you can ask speak to a member of the onsite team at check-in. Please note the earlier you raise any additional support needs the better able we are to make reasonable accommodations.
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