Nato International Fencing Competition Details
This is a foil competition on the official circuit of the Ligue Francophone des Cercles d'Escrime de Belgique and run by the NATO fencing club. Its main catchment area is the low countries.Date
The next competition will take place in FebruaryHow to get to Brussels
By AirThe nearest airport is Brussels International airport, which is a large airport with many international connections.
e.g. Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester on British Airways (0870 850 9850 www.ba.com)
and BMI (0870 607 0555 www.flybmi.com)
Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Newcastle on SN Brussels Airlines (0870 735 2345 www.flysn.com)
Ryan Air (0871 246 0000 wwww.ryanair.com) fly to Charleroi Airport from Glasgow, Liverpool and Stansted.
By Train
London Waterloo and Ashford International to Brussels Midi on Eurostar (0870 518 6186 www.eurostar.com) Note that weapons must be checked-in at Euro Despatch - Eurostar's registered baggage service at least 24 hours prior to travel.
Accomodation in Brussels
A short hotel list is available for accommodation close to the venue.More tourist information and online booking facilities are available from www.visitbelgium.co.uk.
How to Enter
Entry forms are available at: http://www.nahouw.net/?page=trn_all.php| Send Entries to: | Maître Marc
Borry Rue Jennay 88 B - 5032 ISNES BELGIUM Fax : +33. (0)2.230.88.38 |
| e-mail: | alliance@intelstrat.net |
The Competition Venue
Complexe sportif "F. Guillaume" Avenue des Anciens Combattants Evere 1140 BrusselsDirections:
to be supplied
Contact Number in case of difficulty: +32 2 230.88.38
Check-In & Start Times
| U10 Poussins | (d.o.b 1994-1995) | Saturday Check In 11:30 a.m. for 12:00 p.m. Start |
| U12 Pupilles | (d.o.b 1992-1993) | Sunday Check In 9:00 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. Start |
| U14 Minimes | (d.o.b 1990-1991) | Saturday Check In 9:00 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. Start |
| U17 Cadets | (d.o.b 1987-1989) | Sunday Check In 11:00 a.m. for 11:30 a.m. Start |
Food & Drink will also be available for purchase at the competition venue.
Expected Format
One or possibly two poules then complete Direct Elimination of all fencers.Number of hits per class to be supplied
Miscellaneous
All British entrants must have the usual B.F.A. membership. Adults/coaches responsible for children, other than their own, have been cleared for child protection under the BFA procedures. Coaches must also be members of the BFA.