Prof. Neil M Brown
a 41 Sally Hill,
e neil@fencingcoach.net m 07813 693947
KENTEN 3rd
4th November 07
U17, U14, U12 Mens Sabre & Womens Sabre
Please read
all of this letter carefully, especially the code of conduct & trip
information from British Fencing (new for this season). Please make sure you
(& your parents) sign where necessary.
This
letter is your invitation to go as part of the British U17, U14 or U12 squad to
Kenten in
Congratulations for the competition results that
have put you on these lists.
As you
will know there are 2 cadet ranking lists; the general ranking list (used for
selecting fencers for international events & seeding age group competitions)
& the selection ranking list (used for selecting for international events
including the World Championships, selecting the national squads for subsidised
training, & seeding nominated cadet events).
The top
25 cadets or either list are invited to all the International cadet events
& you should not miss this opportunity to compete against the best in the
World.
This
competition has events for U14 downwards in 1-year age groups & a strong
German circuit cadet (U17) event.
2007 timetable:-
Final
check-in times.
Saturday Mens sabre A-Jgd. U17 (born 91-95) 8:15
Womens sabre B-Jgd. U14
(born 94) 12:30
Womens sabre B-Jgd. U13
(born 95) 13:15
Sunday Womens sabre U17 (born 91-95) 8:30
Mens sabre B-Jgd. U14
(born 94) 10:15
Mens sabre B-Jgd. U13
(born 95) 11:00
Mens sabre Schuler U12 (born 96-98) 13:30
Womens sabre Schuler
U12 (born 96-98) 14:15
Fencers
born 91-93 will only fence in the U17 events (mens Saturday, womens Sunday),
fencers born 94 or 95 will get to fence in the U14 & the U17 event (fencing
on both days), fencers born 96-98 will only fence in the U12 events on Sunday.
There will be no team event.
The nominated
cadet foreign events this year will be: Godollo (invitations have already been
sent), Kenten,
You
should enter the U17 & U20 National Championships (6th 7th
October), if you have not already done so there is an entry form in The Sword
& on the
If you
have not seen the list of nominated competitions & the sabre-specific
information on the cadet information page at www.fencingcoach.net you should read it
as soon as you can. You & your parents should also have read the
information for fencers & parents document on the same page. Please note
the changes to the nominated events for this seasons world championship
selection rankings.
If you
havent found it yet you should read www.fencingforum.com
which has information & discussion on issues which often affect you. Have a look at the Kenten thread which is where I will announce
any changes to the invitation & information documents. You should log in
& subscribe to this thread (if youre not sure how to do this, ASK.)
The
travel arrangements for Kenten will be as follows: travelling out by coach on
Friday (2nd Nov) & back on Monday (5th Nov). Full
details of times, meeting points, hotel, etc will be sent out to the fencers
who are going nearer the time (you can see last years travel timetable at
fencngcoach.net still). Arrangements will be as last year, we will stay in the
same hotel on Friday & Saturday (Mercure Koln West, Horbeller Straίe 1, 50858 Kφln. Tel : (+49) 2234/5140 - Fax : (+49) 2234/514106), a different hotel
near
As usual
we will take a large enough group of officials to supervise & coach/advise
the fencers during the competition, supervise the hotel & generally look
after the fencers. Obviously we will have male & female officials & all
will have been CRB checked.
If any
parents or coaches are planning to travel please let me know. It is generally a
good idea for the fencers to get used to travelling & staying independently
& to be part of the National squad. These trips should not be a holiday for
fencers, the aim is to get the best possible results in the events & to
gain experience for future years & trips. This doesnt mean theyre not fun
of course.
There is
always an invitation for the coach of any invited fencer to accompany the
national squad trips to international events. This will be at his or her own
expense & they must accept my authority at all times. For fencers
travelling on this trip you should strongly encourage your coach to travel with
you
Any adult
accompanying one of the trips, i.e. travelling with the fencers & staying
in the same hotel, must have CRB clearance from
If you
are expecting me to book any hotel accommodation or meal with the team on the
Saturday evening you must: tell me as soon as possible, send a cheque for the
correct amount, check you are on the list with what you expect on the reply
details spreadsheet on the cadet pages of www.fencingcoach.net.
Most of you have done all this with no problem in the past, some have found it
a bit difficult
You will
need FIE equipment for the U17 & U14 events, 800N jacket, breeches,
plastron, 1600N mask, S2000 blades. Your lame jacket, overlay, & mask
must be in good condition to pass the weapon control. You should have 3 sabres
& at least one spare body wire. (If you do not understand any of this
paragraph ask your coach, do not ignore it & hope no-one will notice.) There is no requirement to use size 2 sabres.
For the U12 events you do not need FIE kit (or electric kit) but you
must have size 0 blades. Do not assume you will be able to buy equipment at the
competition although there has been an Allstar stand at the event every year.
All your kit must be clearly marked with your name. Did you all read this bit,
your kit must be clearly marked?
If you
would like to go please fill in the form below & send it to me with a
cheque for £260 (or the correct amount for your trip) payable to Cadet Sabre
by the 7th October.
It is very important that you send your
money in on time. If you do not we will not arrange your trip for you & you
may not be able to go. Of course, were in a postal strike. Please make
sure you have emailed me with your plans & remember you are committed to
paying if I book the hotel for you.
You can
check I have received your reply & cheque on the cadet information page of www.fencingcoach.net (click on Kenten
replies 07-08), tell me at once if any of the details are not correct.
British
cadet sabre squad Kenten 3-4 November 07
Cost details:- |
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Travel |
£90 |
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Hotel
& food |
£107 |
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Entry
fees |
£10 |
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Officials
costs |
£53 |
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TOTAL |
£260 |
*For those of you travelling independently &/or
not staying 3 nights with the team, the hotel costs are broken down as follows:
Friday night, £31, Saturday night, £31, Saturday evening meal, £17, Sunday
night, £28. Please
work out what you will need to pay & send the correct amount if you would
like me to book any accommodation. Once you have posted your cheque & forms
please check the Kenten replies spreadsheet at www.fencingcoach.net to make sure I
have the correct information.
Please
contact me (preferably by email) if you have any questions. Please dont
ask any questions that are answered in this invitation & the information
documents on the cadet pages of www.fencingcoach.net.
Neil Brown
Return before
the 7th October
I would
like to go to Kenten on the 3rd 4th November & enclose a
cheque for £____ payable to Cadet Sabre.
Cadet Sabre Squad
Code of Conduct & general information
Luggage
Please do not bring excessive amounts of luggage. All you should need is your fencing bag and a small overnight bag.
Equipment
You will need;
- A passport (please check that it is current)
- A European Health Insurance Card
- BFA membership card/ FIE Licence. (delete as appropriate)
- Full FIE kit
800N underplastron
800N Jacket
800N Breeches
1600N Mask (be sure your mask is in good condition).
Electric kit in good condition
Please note: Visor masks must have a visor dated within the last 2 years.
Minimum of 2 working weapons with FIE approved blades (preferably 3)
- Other kit
Fencing Socks
Trainers (preferably fencing shoes)
2 Body wires (minimum)
Glove
Drink bottle
Insurance
You should ensure that you have appropriate travel insurance.
Staff
The adults accompanying this trip will be Neil Brown,
Cost
The cost of the trip will be £260 per person. Please see above for a breakdown of the costs. You must send a cheque, made payable to Cadet Sabre for the full amount with your application.
Closing date
If you wish to take part in this trip I must receive your
completed application and cheque no later than the morning of 7th
October
Contact numbers
My contact details are If you wish to contact me during the trip my mobile will be on the whole time.
Behaviour
The foreign trips that we organise are not mini holidays. They are serious excursions to an elite level of competition. As such we expect fencers in the squad (regardless of age) to take the event seriously. We expect fencers to do everything in their power to get the best result possible. This includes getting a good nights sleep before the event, eating and drinking sensibly in preparation for the event, presenting with all their kit in good working order, warming up sensibly before the event and again before each round as appropriate.
Fencers must remember that they
represent
As the FIE Rules for competitions say: by taking part in a competition, you pledge your honour to observe the regulations, obey orders, abide by the decisions of the Referees, be respectful and behave in an orderly, courteous and sporting manner.
Confrontations on the piste are always unpleasant. Remember that there is a proper procedure laid down in the rules in the event of a dispute with Referees or organisers. Remember as a member of British Fencing you agree to abide by all rules & regulations.
Attached are a code of conduct and a table of sanctions. Please read
these thoroughly, sign the code of conduct, get your parents to counter sign it
and return it along with your application for this trip.
Dope Testing
Dope testing may take place at competitions at home or abroad. Do not take any medicine in the fortnight leading up to a competition, without first checking that it is allowed. The Sports Council has produced a handy quick reference guide, the size of a credit card, which the BFA can supply if you send a stamped addressed envelope with your request. In any doubt refer to the British Fencing Medical Officer or the British Olympic Association; the list of prohibited drugs is being constantly updated and many GPs will not necessarily know which are banned substances. A full list of banned substances can be found on the WADA website. (www.wada-ama.org) & on the 100% ME web site www.
Medicines
If you take any (permitted)
medicines regularly, you must bring adequate supplies together with full
written information from your doctor in case of any problems.
What do I do now?
If you wish to take part in the trip.
- If you wish to be part of this trip the first thing you must do is confirm this to me by email
- Your parent or guardian must complete the attached medical details and consent form and sign it.
- You must sign the attached code of conduct sheet and get your parent/guardian to counter sign it.
- If your parents are not picking you up from the Meeting Point you must also get them to fill in the attached consent form allowing the organisers to release you into the care of another specified individual.
- Return to me, by first class post,
· The medical details and consent form,
· The code of conduct form,
· If your parents have signed it the consumption of alcohol consent form,
· A cheque for the cost of the trip
· If required the consent form for being picked up.
- Obtain sufficient equipment of the appropriate standard.
- Get a European Health Insurance Card (if you dont already have one.)
- Check your passport is current.
- Get your foreign currency
- Inform your local newspaper about your selection to fence abroad as part of the GB Squad.
- Fitness to fence. The Trip Leader must be sure that you are fit to fence. If you are injured or fall ill prior to departure, you must inform me immediately.
- Avoid taking any medicine in the fortnight leading up to a competition.
- If you are going to require (permitted) medication during the trip, obtain full written information from your doctor. Show this information to me when you first arrive at the Meeting Point together with any Therapeutic Use Exemption Form (TUE).
If you do not wish
to take part in this trip.
- If you do not wish to fence in this event you must contact me by email immediately to let me know.
The above information about the trip and your preparation for the trip, I hope, gives you a good idea about what will be happening and what we expect of you before and during the trip.
It is all very serious, but none of this is to say that foreign trips are not, or will not be fun. They are an excellent opportunity to travel, meet people and experience life. They are always fun.
Trip to Kenten
2-5 November 07
Medical
Details & Consent Form
Name of Fencer (as it appears on
passport)...........................................National Fencing
Association no........
Home Address .............................................................................
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Date
of birth..
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Telephone Number ...............................................................................................
Email address .............................
(only if you
have had this form by post)
Name and Telephone number to contact
in an emergency
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Name and address of fencers own
Doctor .............................................................
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Is s/he allergic to anything? e.g.
aspirin, antibiotics, any particular food or drugs? If so give details.
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Does s/he suffer from any of the
following: asthma, chest complaints, hay fever migraine, fits or faints, travel
sickness, diabetes, coeliac disease or any other illness or disability? If so
give details.
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Is s/he having any medical treatment
at present? If so, please give written details of treatment and medicines, etc. ....................................................................................
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Date of anti-tetanus injection (if
known) .............................................................
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Does the fencer have any physical
disability? Please give details of any special attention required
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Please indicate any special
food/dietary requirements
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Are there any activities in which
your child should not participate?
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Is there any other information
(including cultural or religious) about which the staff should be aware?
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Is
your son/daughter covered by an annual travel insurance policy, which you have
confirmed covers Fencing competitions
Yes No (please delete as applicable).
I
wish my son/daughter to be allowed to take part in the journey specified above
and, having read the information provided, I agree to his taking part in any or
all of the activities described.
I
understand that British Fencing only
assumes a duty of care for my son/daughter from the time that he reports to the
Trip Leader at the Meeting Point and that British Fencings duty of care, ends
when the Trip Leader dismisses the fencer into the care of either the parents
or if the Parent/Guardian has made a written request for the fencer to
be collected by a named person, till the fencer is met by the named person at
the agreed arrival point (the airport).
I do/do not (delete as appropriate) wish to allow photos of my
son/daughter to be published without my prior consent.
I
enclose a cheque for the full cost of the trip.
I
understand that, while the trip organizers will take all reasonable care of the
children, they cannot necessarily be held responsible for any loss, damage or
injury suffered by my son/daughter arising during or out of the trip. I accept
all normal risks of participation in a fencing event and of travelling for that
purpose.
I..................................................(Your
name in BLOCK CAPITALS) give consent to the medical examination of my
son/daughter/child of whom I am guardian when necessary, and for drug testing
where required, whilst he is taking part In the trip, and I request that any
operation or any other measures considered necessary, by a medical authority
for his diagnosis and treatment shall be performed and I hereby give my
permission for such operations or other measures to be carried out in an
emergency only and for the administration of a general or local anaesthetic if
necessary.
Signature.................................................................... Date.......................................
Trip to (Name) event
Date
Consent Form for
collection after trip by an individual other than parent
I ................................................ (Your name in BLOCK CAPITALS) give consent for my son/daughters/child of whom I am guardian
. .(your sons/daughters/ child of whom I am guardian name in BLOCK CAPITALS) to be handed into the care of
..(name of person over the age of 18 in BLOCK CAPITALS) after the event, at the agreed meeting place, in this case airport arrivals.
Signature.................................................................... Date.......................................
Code of Conduct
As
a member of British Fencing or an affiliated national association, I agree
that:
1.
I will accept the authority of the Trip Leader and I will carry out the
Trip Leaders reasonable instructions
and intentions to the best of my ability and in the spirit of the sport. I accept the authority of supervising adults
on the trip in the same manner as the Trip Leader and I will behave in a
respectful manner towards all such officials.
2.
I am attending a sporting event or competition, where the aim is to
excel at physical activity, and both that my aim is to achieve the best result
and my actions and behaviour will mitigate towards that goal.
3.
I will behave in a manner that will bring credit to British Fencing, my
school (as appropriate), my club, my coach and myself.
4.
I will not conduct myself in a manner prejudicial to or that could
compromise good order and normal
discipline.
5.
I will not behave in a manner that could prejudice or compromise the
welfare of other people or their property.
6.
I will set a good example of effort, conduct and behaviour to other
people on the trip.
7.
I will not drink, nor be in possession of alcoholic beverages.
8.
I will not buy alcoholic beverages or attempt to do so either for my
own consumption or for others, including parents, friends or relations.
9.
I will not smoke.
10.
If I infringe any of the rules I may be subject to sanctions laid down
by British Fencing. These sanctions may
lead to my parents or guardians being informed of my behaviour, loss of points
from a competition or a competition ban or suspension from membership or other
sanction as may be applied.
Signed:
Date:
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NAME:
...
(Print) Date of Birth:
.
Confirmed
by parent or guardian and signed:
Kenten 07
Congratulations to the following fencers who have been invited to Kenten as part of the National Under-17 (or U14 & U12) squad.
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U17 rank |
U14 Rank |
U12 Rank |
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91 on |
94 on |
96 on |
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1 |
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HONEYBONE |
James |
11/01/1991 |
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2 |
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BRIGHTMAN |
Samuel |
16/03/1991 |
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3 |
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WOOD |
Felix |
09/03/1991 |
Abingdon |
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4 |
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SALTER |
Michael |
08/04/1991 |
Whitgift |
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5 |
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CLARKE |
Michael |
24/06/1991 |
Dollar |
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6 |
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MILLER |
Curtis |
29/03/1992 |
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7 |
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AIYENURO |
Soji |
12/12/1993 |
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8 |
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HOWES |
Anton |
19/01/1991 |