London Region 2025 CAPITAL OPEN

DateSaturday 6th December 2025
VenueThe Jean Brown Indoor Arena
Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre
Forest Road
Barkingside
IG6 3HD
The Sports Centre is located within the M25 and is a short drive from Junction 26.  It is on, or close to several TFL bus routes and is a short walk from Fairlop Underground Station on the Central Line.  There are several hotels in the area, including Travelodges at Chigwell and Ilford, and Premier Inns at Loughton and Barking.  Details of on site parking and charges at the Centre are available on their website.
Map & Directions
EligibilityOpen to all fencers, British or foreign, who are ‘Compete’ members of BF or hold temporary membership.  Any fencer who needs to take out or upgrade membership should contact headoffice@britishfencing.com 

All fencers must be over 13 on the day of the competition.
EntriesEntry is on line through Sport80.  Standard entry fee is £65.  A special offer ‘Early Bird’ fee of £50 is available until midnight on 18th October
Closing DateMidnight Saturday 29th November
 
Late entry at £100 may be permitted at the sole discretion of the organisers until midnight Wednesday 3rd December 2025
FormulaOne round of poules plus DE.
Check in TimesMens Foil 0900
Mens Epee 0900
Mens Sabre 1130
Womens Foil 1400
Womens Sabre 1400
Other InformationDrinking water is available to refill bottles.
There is an on site café.
There will be a limited armoury service but please ensure weapons are in good order and you have spares.
The competition will be run in accordance with BF safety guidelines.  Clothing and equipment must conform to BF rules.  Fencers failing to adhere to these rules will not be permitted to compete, nor will their fees be refunded.
The organisers reserve the right to change the organisation and running of the competition for efficiency and/or safety reasons.
EnquiriesHazel Herbert on hazel.herbert@changemanagementdynamics.com
DisclaimerThe organisers, “London Region Fencing”, and its officers, can accept no responsibility for any loss of equipment/property, damage to persons or property. Fencers must arm, equip and clothe themselves at their own responsibility and risk.