Youth York Open – Final Competitor Information

We hope you are looking forward to the Youth York Open next weekend (Saturday 24th October).

📍 Venue

Railway Institute, Queen Street, York, YO24 1AD
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⏰ Check‑In Closing Times (Saturday)

  • Foil (Men’s/Mixed & Women’s): 10:00

  • Épée (Men’s/Mixed & Women’s): 11:30

  • Sabre (Men’s/Mixed & Women’s): 13:30

Fencing begins shortly after check‑in closes.

We’ll be as flexible as possible, but please arrive on time — we can’t guarantee that latecomers will be able to fence.

The venue will be open from 8.30am onwards.

Live results will be on www.fencingtimelive.com.

Every fencer is responsible to check and sign off their poule sheet after each round.  There will be 5 minutes given to check the poule sheet on FencingTimeLive and to report any discrepancies to DT before we can progress to next round.

🧰 Kit Requirements (BF Guidelines)

All weapons:

  • 350N jacket & breeches

  • 350N under‑plastron

  • Weapons: Foil size 3, Épée size 2, Sabre size 2

  • Masks must be safe and in good condition

Foil:

  • Foil lame

  • Mask without conductive bib

  • Chest protector does not require padded cover

Sabre:

  • Sabre lame & mask

  • 800N glove not required (must be safe)

  • Mask wire required

Referees will check plastron, glove and mask on piste.
Name/country printing on kit is not required.

Armoury and Leon Paul Equipment Stand

There will be a Leon Paul equipment stand on the day and an Armoury provision.  If there is anything you know in advance you are interested in purchasing, please let LP know so they can ensure they bring appropriate items. lpjs@leonpaul.com. Orders by Wednesday 21st October.

🚗 Travel & Parking

Construction works continue around York Station. Venue parking is for officials only; drop‑off is allowed. Entrance via Queen Street. See photos here: https://www.yorkopen.co.uk/venue


Nearby parking:

National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
York
YO26 4XJ

Park & Ride services stopping at York Station: Askham Bar (3), Designer Outlet (7), Monks Cross (9), Poppleton Bar (59). Services start from 5:30am.

More details here:

https://bustimes.org/operators/first-york

🍕 Refreshments

  • Pizza van on site

  • Tea, coffee and snacks available inside the venue



  • 🛡 Welfare, Photography & First Aid

  • Welfare Officer: Jill Mooney

  • Official photographer present; speak to Jill if you prefer not to be photographed

  • All staff are First Aid trained; first aid bag at check‑in

  • Staff wearing red and white York Open T‑shirts

📞 Running Late or Withdrawing?

Please let us know on the day:

  • Jill: 07713 070 062

  • Karina: 07500 760 057

📝 Feedback

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📅 Dates for Your Diary

  • York Open 2027: 13–14 March 2027 (13+, All weapons)

  • Youth York Open 2027: 23–24 October 2027 (All weapons)