On behalf of the BFA Eastern Region\, we’d like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting of on the 12^th February 2021 at 7pm. Like most meetings currently\, thi s will be a virtual event (details to follow).

< span class='s1'>The entire committee will be there to give an overview of how each area of the region has done in 2020 and to talk about the future of the region.

If you wish to a ttend our online AGM please show your interest by using the link below (be fore 31 Jan 2021) and you will be sent a link and access details nearer th e time. Obviously if you would like help at the regions events please do add that to you r mail!

Hopefully you are able to attend our Annual General Meeting and look forward to your continued in volvement in\, and enjoyment of\, our sport.

Please contact info@bfaeastern.org of you wish to attend the AGM stating your name and a ffiliated club and a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to you.

Thank you.

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Eastern Region Senior Championships and GB cup qualifier 2025

Entry Fee: £31 per event.

It is possible this year for women to compete in Foil/Epee or Sabre/Epee and Men to compete in Foil/Epee & Epee/Sabre\, please add bo th to your basket on Sport80 before checkout.

Format: 1 round of p ools followed by direct elimination. Subject to numbers\, pools may be of mixed gender. All DE’s will be separated. Self-refereeing will be required up to L4 although there will be a number of official referees in attendan ce if required.

Ranking – the event will use the most current BF S enior ranking list then 2024’s results +800

Medals for top 4\, prizes for best Cadet (U17) & best Veteran (40+) in each event.

Eligibility – You must be a member of British Fencing Eastern Region to compete (your region affiliation will be shown in Sport80). All fence rs must be over 13yrs on 9^th March 2025.

Closing Date: Sun 2^nd March 2025. Entries after this date may be accepted up to entry caps. To guarantee entry\, enter before 2^nd Ma rch.

Equipment: All events are electric.

ALL WEAPONS: A minimu m standard of 350N/CEN1 mask with back strap\, jacket and breeches and a p lastron of 800N is obligatory\, as are long socks pulled up so there is no gap between socks and breeches.

Foil: Lame foil bibs with jacket to mask wire are compulsory

Sabre – 800 N gloves

There wi ll be an armoury service available.

Entries: via Sp ort80 (https://bf .sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39520)

Fencers can qualify\, via this event\, for the British Fencing GB Cup.

More details can be f ound through this link: https://www.britishfencing.com/gb-cup-2025 -eligibilityandentry-changes/

< strong>The new criteria for qualification is:

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Be aged 16 or over on 1 January 2025.
\nfencers must be listed on the intermediate rankings and hold a D\, E or U rating.\n
fencers that have represented Home Nations or GBR at a ny level are no longer excluded (subject to above requirement).
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where regions have planned qualifying events the top two eligible fencers in each weapon will be invited.
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priority entry will then be offe red to fencers based on their intermediate ranking\, after which entry wil l be open to all eligible fencers.
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Fencers may only enter the re gional event in the Region they have specified on their British Fencing Me mbership.
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Fencers may only fence in one qualifying event per sea son.
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Fencers must be UK residents.
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Entries will only b e accepted via the Regions.
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The National Final will be held on:
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Date: 26th-27th April 2025
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Venue: EIS S heffield\, Coleridge Road\, Sheffield\, S9 5DA
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Closing dat e for regional entries: tbc
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