LPJS competitions start with two rounds of “pools” followed by “direct elimination” (known as “DE”) In the “pools” the fencers are sorted into groups of approx 5 – 7 competitors, depending on the number of entries. Each fencer competes against every other member of the pool in a bout to 5 hits. There are also time limits – so if a bout reaches the time limit the decision will go to the fencer with the greater number of hits so far. All fencers are then organised into a second round of pools, with the fencers that did best in the first round evenly distributed, and again – all members of each pool fight against all others. The pool system ensures that all competitors get a reasonable number of bouts. Without pools you might travel miles to a tournament, get all psyched up, and then get knocked out in the first round. It also prevents the two best fencers meeting in the early stages of direct elimination – the seeding system tends to keep the better fencers apart until the quarter- or semi-final stages.

All competition entry forms have been added to the this website so that entering events is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the Calendar and Entry Form section of the site. In this section you will find a calendar with all the dates of the events.  To enter a competition simply click on the competition, print the entry form, fill it in and posted to the organiser with a cheque for the correct amount. Competitions range from £10.00 to £20.00.

 

Points will be awarded for each event: First - 25 points, Second - 23 points, Third – 22 points, Fourth – 22 and then sequential down until 24th place who will receive 1 point. All competitors will receive at least 1 point. For each individual their series total will be calculated by taking their best four results from the series and adding them together to give the total points. The top eight fencers in most categories will win a prize donated by Leon Paul.

Prizes

The prizes for most categories are: First Prize Equipment voucher for £75, Second Prize Equipment voucher for £50, Third Prize Equipment voucher for £25, Fourth Prize Equipment voucher for £15, Fencers placed fifth to eighth receive a LPJS T-shirt. Note for U9 Epee and Sabre events and all U17 events only the first three places will be awarded with a smaller denomination voucher as a prize. Also the remainder of those placed in the top 8 of the U9 Epee and Sabre events will receive T-shirts. Where two fencers have the same number of points the two prizes will be split between them. In order to qualify for a prize fencers must have competed in at least 3 events. At the end of the year when all the results have been validated, the winners are posted in the results section. If you have won a prize, then you can click on the claim your prize link in the rankings list to fill out your details. T-shirts and vouchers will then be posted out to you. The vouchers can only be used in the Leon Paul shop or at competition stands. Please note the expiry date for collection of your prize is the last day in April.

All age group cut off points are taken from the first day of the first month of that year i.e. 1/1/2008. So, for example, if a fencer has not reached their ninth birthday by the first of the first they will fence as an under 9 for the whole season. A fencer will never change age groups mid season. Each age group has a two-year span and are for boys or girls. The categories are Boys Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 and Girls Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17.

Pools                                    Age                        Hits         Time Limit

                                             Under 9                 5             3 mins

                                             Under 11               5             3 mins

                                             Under 13               5             3 mins

                                             Under 15               5             3 mins

                                             Under 17               5             3 mins

 

Direct Elimination Age                        Hits         Time Limit             Rest After

                                             Under 11               10           6 mins                   2 mins

                                             Under 13               10           6 mins                   2 mins

                                             Under 15               15           9 mins                   3 mins

                                             Under 17               15           9 mins                   3 mins

 

Blade Size                            Age                        Foil         Epee       Sabre

                                             Under 9                 0             0             0

                                             Under 11               3             2             2

                                             Under 13               3             2             2

                                             Under 15               5             5             5

                                             Under 17               5             5             5

Results

When checking your results on line you may find your name is missing from the competition results. This is usually because of incorrect data being handed in to the organisers. Please look on the incorrect entries page on the website and see if your name is on this list then email lpjs@leonpaul.com with your: LPJS ID, age, weapon, first name, surname, competition and position.
Every effort is made to add the results as fast as possible but the LPJS is run on good will and so sometimes delays will occur. Organisers who need help formatting the results should check the help section on the LPJS website as instructions have been written and posted.