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EVF Circuit – Dublin (IRL)

30 May - 31 May

€40
EVF Circuit event

EPEE + FOIL + SABRE

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday 30 May 2026: Epée

Sunday 31 May 2026: Foil and Sabre

Please refer to the invitation letter for further details

List of entries here

 

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

Dear Participants,

On behalf of Fencing Ireland and Veterans Fencing ireland, we are pleased to welcome you to the Veterans Irish Open 2026, an EVF Circuit Competition taking place on 30–31 May 2026 at:

UCD Sport Centre
Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (D04 K3C6)

1. Venue Information

UCD Campus Map

Facilities:

  • Café services
  • Free Wi-Fi (no password required)

2. Competition Schedule

Saturday, 30 May 2026

  • Men’s Épée: Check-in closes 09:00 | Start 09:30
  • Women’s Épée: Check-in closes 10:30 | Start 11:00

Sunday, 31 May 2026

  • Foil (Men & Women): Check-in closes 09:00 | Start 09:30
  • Sabre (Men & Women): Check-in closes 11:00 | Start 11:30

3. Transport and Access

From Dublin Airport

  • Aircoach Route 700
  • Stop: “UCD” (walking distance)

From Dublin City Centre

  • Dublin Bus routes 39 and 39A
  • Additional access via Stillorgan Road entrance (see campus map)

4. Important Travel Notice – Sunday, 31 May

The Women’s Mini Marathon may impact access:

  • N11 entrance closed approx. 11:00–16:00
  • Possible disruption to public transport

Recommendation:

  • Use Clonskeagh entrance
  • Allow extra travel time
  • Consider taxis, especially for airport transfers

5. Parking

Free parking is available near the venue:

6. Competition Requirements

Participants must ensure:

  • A completed and signed waiver/medical form is provided (you may bring your own or sign the document at registration)
  • Equipment complies with FIE standards (800N clothing, 1600N masks)
  • Awareness of P-Black rule: in case of a tied score, the higher-ranked fencer after poules wins

Equipment checks will be carried out by referees during the competition. An armoury table will also be available for minor fixes and equipment testing.

7. Additional Information

  • Personal belongings remain the responsibility of each participant
  • Water fountains and vending machines are available

Vendor on-site:
Wren Fencing (Ireland) – fencing shoes available for trial and purchase at event pricing
🌐 www.wrensport.ie

8. Contact

For any enquiries:
📧 veterans@fencingireland.net

We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin and wish all participants a successful and enjoyable competition.

Kind regards,
Dawid Kulka
Competition Director
On behalf of Fencing Ireland & Veterans Fencing Ireland

Details

Organiser

  • Veterans Fencing Ireland
  • Email veterans@fencingireland.net

Venue