The Okehampton JUNIOR Sabre 2026
Sunday 15th November 2026
This is a charity competition in aid of Devon Air Ambulance.
Entry is open to any fencer who is resident or fences in the SW Region.
Parklands Leisure Centre Simmonds Park Okehampton EX20 1EP
Check-in Opens: 10:45 Check-in Closes: 11:15 Start fencing: 11:30
Competition Format:
The competition will be split by age into three groups:
Under-17s, Under-13s, and Under-10s (ages as of 1st January 2026)
The plan is for Under-17s and Under-13s to fence two poule rounds followed by full Direct Elimination tableaux, and for Under-10s to fence three poule rounds with no elimination. This plan may be changed, depending on entries.
Depending on entry numbers for both genders, poule rounds may be mixed.
Medals for each gender will be awarded to the top four fencers.
Minimum kit standard:
Current membership of British Fencing at Compete level is required for all fencers.
Under-17s must use at least 800N plastrons & gloves, 350N jackets/breeches, and size 5 sabres.
Under-13s must use at least 350N plastrons and 350N jackets/breeches, and size 2 sabres.
Under-10s must use at least 350N plastrons and 350N jackets, and size 0 sabres.
Under-10s may wear trousers in place of breeches, provided the legs are fully covered and all openings are securely zipped, taped, or sewn closed.
Entry Fees:
Standard fee £20.00.
Early bird fee £16.00 for entries received & paid by 23:59 on Monday 2nd November.
Entry deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 12th November.
Entries and queries:
Please contact Alex Scott at
alexjmscott@hotmail.co.uk or 07899 953409
Contacts on the day:
Alex Scott 07899 953409
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