Rushcliffe Open (Mixed Wheelchair) 2009
Date:21st & 22nd November 2009
Venue: Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, Boundary Road, West Bridgford,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BY Tel:(0115) 923 4921
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2009 Results
2010 Date TBC
Please note that in the event of entries exceeding the number to allow us to run an efficient competition we will cap the entry. We therefore ask that you include an email address so we can keep you informed.
Entry is strictly on a 'first come' basis and is only accepted by post with full payment enclosed
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This event is a small open (similar in size to the Manchester or Cumberland opens) the aims of which are:
- Provide a good BFA registered Open event for all competitors.
- Provide the BDFA Wheelchair fencers more quantity and quality in terms of competition in the run up to 2012.
- Trial the Mixed Wheelchair Open Format*
- Give fencers the chance to experience Wheelchair Fencing.
*Mixed competitions have already been run successfully in the UK. Notably the poule unique competitions by Dave Varey in the NW.
A mixed wheelchair competition is a competition in which members, both able-bodied and disabled may compete. In a mixed wheelchair competition an able-bodied fencer who drew a wheelchair fencer would fence the wheelchair fencer on a wheelchair piste, able-bodied fencers would fence other able-bodied fencers in the normal manner. It is the responsibility of the wheelchair fencer desiring to fence in a mixed wheelchair event to ensure that the proper wheelchair fencing piste is available for use.
The British Disabled Fencing Association(BDFA) will be running a training camp over the weekend and wheelchair fencers from the BDFA will be taking part in the competition. Fencers will thus have the chance to try wheelchair fencing
both before,during and after the competition.
The event is being run by members of Nottingham City Fencing Club.
Members of the club are also involved in running The Nottingham Open and Cornhill Cup competitions.
Format
Poules followed by Direct Elimination. Each poule should have one or more Wheelchair fencers. Those eliminated will have the opportunity to spar with the Wheelchair fencers.
Total entry is expected to be around 40-50+ each day.
- Food/Refreshments- The leisure centre has a cafe next to the pool which offer a range of snacks and drinks. Vending machines are also in the centre.
- Leisure Centre-The centre has a swimming pool, squash courts, gym and more. So accompanying friends & family can find plenty to do.
- City Centre-The city centre is 4 miles from the leisure centre and can be reached by Bus (see below).
- Fencing shop-Due to space restrictions we are not expecting to have a fencing shop.
- Armourer- No.
The nearest hotel (1.4 miles) is:
Nottingham South Premier Travel Inn
Loughborough Road
Ruddington
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6LS
Tel: 0870 990 6422
Slightly further away (3.9 miles and at the other end of the price spectrum) is:
Restaurant Sat Bains with rooms
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2SA
Tel: 0115 986 6566
Nottingham Railway station is 3 miles away from the venue.
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) provides Buses throughout the City. Click here for timetables and routes.
The number 9 green bus runs from the train station to the Leisure centre.
Dark green london style hackney carriages are the officially licenced taxis in Nottingham. Click here for Nottingham Taxi guidance
East midlands airport is the nearest Airport. The following Airlines fly out of East Midlands
- Belleair
- Bmi
- Bmibaby
- Eastern Airways
- EasyJet
- Manx2.com
- Ryanair