1.0 Nottingham University Sports Centre. |
1.1 Security. |
The sports centre is in sole use by the PSFC throughout the Championships. Nottingham University staff will be supervising the entrance area to the sports complex, however members of the public may enter. |
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1.2 Changing. |
Male and female changing rooms are available for competitor's sole use.
Male and female toilets are available for competitor's sole use. |
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1.3 Personal belongings. |
The PSFC Committee do not provide secure storage for any individual's personal belongings. Valuables and clothing should not be left in the changing rooms. |
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1.4 Vehicles. |
There is ample free parking for coaches, mini-buses and cars. The car parking area is a short walk from the sports centre. There is no supervision of the car parks: valuables should not be left in vehicles. |
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1.5 “In loco parentis”. |
The PSFC Committee require all schools to provide adequate numbers of staff to supervise the number of pupils they have attending the Championships. The PSFC Committee cannot themselves provide any form of supervision for children and will not accept that responsibility. |
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1.6 Food and drink. |
There is a café selling drinks and sandwiches. Vending machines with drinks are also available. |
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1.7 Disabled access. |
Pathways from car parks to the sports centre are flat. There is a lift for access to the 1 st floor café area. |
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| 2.0 Fencing areas. |
2.1 Areas used. |
Fencing takes place in two sports halls. |
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2.2 Floors. |
Large hall: rubberised floor surface.
Small hall: rubberised floor surface. |
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2.3 Pistes. |
Small hall: 2 metallic finals pistes and 8 non-conductive rollout pistes.
Large hall: 20 pistes marked out on the floor. |
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2.4 Ventilation. |
We would advise all fencers to have plenty of cool drinks with them, and to drink constantly throughout the day to remain hydrated. The halls have a modern ventilation system and can be heated if necessary. |
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2.5 Non-fencing areas. |
We would ask all fencers to refrain from fencing in those areas not designated for the competition. |
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2.6 Bags. |
Rooms and areas for bag storage will be clearly signed with some schools being designated specific areas.
No fencing bags will be allowed in the small hall.
No fencing bags will be allowed in the fencing area in the large hall.
No fencing bags should be left in corridors or placed in front of emergency exits. |
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3.0 Technical equipment. |
3.1 Scoring apparatus. |
All scoring apparatus is supplied by Leon Paul Fencing Company Ltd. And is typical of that used regularly in clubs and at other competitions.
Where hand held remotes are used by referees the score boxes will be mains powered. Cables are taped securely to the floor and they are fitted with rcb connector plugs which cut power in case of damage or a short. All remaining standard score boxes are battery powered. |
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4.0 Fencing kit. |
4.1 Masks. |
All masks should be of at least the minimum strength resistance as specified by the British Fencing Association. Masks must not be deformed in any way. Bibs should not have tears in them. Masks deemed unsafe will be confiscated for the duration of the Championships. |
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4.2 Clothing. |
The PSFC Committee require all fencers to wear full fencing kit including breeches and long socks. All clothing should be of at least the minimum strength resistance as specified by the British Fencing Association for the relevant age group and summarised on our website information page.
All referees are instructed to check kit and clothing is of the relevant standard and is in good order before fencing begins.
Girls must wear chest protectors. |
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4.3 Weapons. |
Weapons control is not carried out at the Championships. However some referees reserve the right to carry out weapons testing at the piste. The referees will however check weapons for safety purposes. Any weapon considered unsafe will be confiscated for the duration of the Championships.
The PSFC Committee realise that some fencers in the competition are not experienced enough to know whether the weapon they are using is in a dangerous condition. We would hope and expect that schools would check all weapons (and body-wires) before sending them to the Championships. |
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5.0 Medical |
5.1 First-aid |
The PSFC Committee hire specialist first-aid provision to attend over the 3 days of the Championships.
A para-medic and ambulance technician with a private ambulance will be present. They are qualified to deal with all types of injury and carry full emergency equipment including defibrillator, oxygen and entonox. |
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5.2 Doctor |
The PSFC Committee do not specifically provide a doctor to be present over the 3 days. |
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5.3 Physiotherapist. |
The PSFC Committee do provide a physiotherapist to be present throughout the event. A small charge is made for non-emergency treatment. |
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5.4 Ambulance. |
In the event of a serious illness or injury we will use the 999 emergency number to call an ambulance to the site. |
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5.5 Hospital. |
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6.0 Accommodations. |
6.1 Sherwood Hall. |
Sherwood Hall is on the University campus, a short walk from the sports centre.
It is a mixture of 2 and 3-storey accommodation blocks built around two grassed quads. There are 250 single bed-rooms in total, with the majority having a hand-wash basin.
The blocks contain between ten and forty rooms. Each block has it's own locked access door. Residents receive two keys, one for the front door to the block and one to their own room. Designed in groups of ten rooms, each group has 3-4 shower/bath rooms, toilet facilities and a small kitchen area. The kitchen has a wall mounted instant hot water boiler. Tea/coffee/milk/sugar/polystyrene cups will be supplied.
Each room has power points and a small fridge.
Windows have restricted opening.
There is lift access to each floor.
Evacuation procedures are detailed in each bedroom.
There is a central refectory serving breakfast and dinner.
There is a games room with table-tennis and pool tables.
There is a television room.
A risk-assessment by Nottingham University is available upon request via the PSFC website contact page. |
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6.2 Supervision. |
The PSFC Committee do not provide supervision during competitors stay.
It is a condition of staying at Sherwood Hall that a responsible person accompanies competitors. That person must be over 18 years of age and cannot be a pupil at the same school. The responsible person must remain in the Hall environs at all times their competitors are in residence.
The doors to the various blocks are locked. Each resident has a key to the entrance door of the block and their own room. Nottingham University have security personnel on duty from 12.00 midnight . |
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7.0 Other facilities. |
7.1: Swimming Pool |
There is a separate swimming pool complex adjacent to the sports centre. Anyone staying at the Hall may use the swimming pool during public open hours on production of their room key fob.
The PSFC Committee cannot provide supervision in the swimming pool complex. Each school must make its own arrangements for supervision of their pupils should they be allowed to use the pool facility. |
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