Series Rules
Format
DJFS competitions start with one or two rounds of "poules" followed by "direct elimination". Poules are a round-robin format typically comprising five to seven fencers where each fencer competes against every other member of the poule in a bout to 5 hits. There are also time limits – so if a bout reaches the time limit the fencer who has scored the greater number of hits will be declared the winner. If the scores are tied when the time limit is reached one fencer is awarded priority by spinning a pen, flipping a coin or similar. One minute of "sudden death" is then fenced, with the first fencer to score a single hit wins. If a single hit is not scored within the minute, the fencer who was awarded priority is declared the winner.
Fencers are then ranked based on the percentage of fights they have won, with ties separated by indicator (hits scored less hits conceded) then by hits scored; rankings can be shared if fencers still cannot be separated.
If entry numbers permit a second round of poules then the fencers will be distributed based on their rankings to create poules which are of equal strength. The direct elimination tableau is compiled such they the top-ranked fencers will in theory meet in the final. For example, in the round of 16 the number 1 ranked fencer will fence number 16, number 2 versus number 15 etc.
Points
Points will be awarded for each event:
Age Groups
All age groups are determined by a fencer's age on 1st January of any given year. For example, if a fencer has not reached their 10th birthday on 1st January they will fence as an under 10 for the entire season. A fencer will never change age groups mid-season. Our competitions feature under 10, under 13, under 16, with separate categories for boys and girls. Depending on entry numbers, age groups and/or genders may be combined for the preliminary stages of each competition and then separated out for elimination bouts.
Scoring and Timing
Poules
Age Hits Duration
U10 5 2 mins
U13 5 3 mins
U16 5 3 mins
Direct Elimination
Age Hits Duration
U10 10 3 x 2 mins with 1 min rest
U13 10 3 x 2 mins with 1 min rest
U16 15 3 x 3 mins with 1 min rest
Blade Sizes
Age Epee Size
U10 0
U13 2
U6 5
Results
Results will be updated after each competition. If you think your result is incorrect please let us know through the contact page.
Medals will be awarded at each competition to the first three places in each age group. Trophies will be awarded to the series champions.
DJFS competitions start with one or two rounds of "poules" followed by "direct elimination". Poules are a round-robin format typically comprising five to seven fencers where each fencer competes against every other member of the poule in a bout to 5 hits. There are also time limits – so if a bout reaches the time limit the fencer who has scored the greater number of hits will be declared the winner. If the scores are tied when the time limit is reached one fencer is awarded priority by spinning a pen, flipping a coin or similar. One minute of "sudden death" is then fenced, with the first fencer to score a single hit wins. If a single hit is not scored within the minute, the fencer who was awarded priority is declared the winner.
Fencers are then ranked based on the percentage of fights they have won, with ties separated by indicator (hits scored less hits conceded) then by hits scored; rankings can be shared if fencers still cannot be separated.
If entry numbers permit a second round of poules then the fencers will be distributed based on their rankings to create poules which are of equal strength. The direct elimination tableau is compiled such they the top-ranked fencers will in theory meet in the final. For example, in the round of 16 the number 1 ranked fencer will fence number 16, number 2 versus number 15 etc.
Points
Points will be awarded for each event:
- First - 25 points
- Second - 24 points
- Third – 23 points
- ...
- 24th place - 1 point
Age Groups
All age groups are determined by a fencer's age on 1st January of any given year. For example, if a fencer has not reached their 10th birthday on 1st January they will fence as an under 10 for the entire season. A fencer will never change age groups mid-season. Our competitions feature under 10, under 13, under 16, with separate categories for boys and girls. Depending on entry numbers, age groups and/or genders may be combined for the preliminary stages of each competition and then separated out for elimination bouts.
Scoring and Timing
Poules
Age Hits Duration
U10 5 2 mins
U13 5 3 mins
U16 5 3 mins
Direct Elimination
Age Hits Duration
U10 10 3 x 2 mins with 1 min rest
U13 10 3 x 2 mins with 1 min rest
U16 15 3 x 3 mins with 1 min rest
Blade Sizes
Age Epee Size
U10 0
U13 2
U6 5
Results
Results will be updated after each competition. If you think your result is incorrect please let us know through the contact page.
Medals will be awarded at each competition to the first three places in each age group. Trophies will be awarded to the series champions.