Rules
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| Constitution | The objects, committee and rules |   |
| Selection | How teams are selected to represent Great Britain .... | |
| Appeals | .... and how to appeal against a selection | |
Competitions
NVA National Championships
Relevance: critical, if you wish to represent your country.
This is a 3-day, 6-weapon event held annually on the second weekend in March. For the subsequent twelve months, the results will be used for NVA team and individual selection for representative matches. These include the Veterans World Championships, the Veterans European Championships, the annual match against the German Veterans, and various national events.
See also: Format and Rules of the event:
, Selection Rules
The AGM and a social evening are also held this weekend.
NVA Age Group Qualifiers
Relevance: critical, if you wish to represent your country.
These are 3 1-day, single weapon events held annually. Separate competitions are held for age groups Cat 1 (40-49), Cat 2 (50-59), Cat 3 (60-69) and Cat 4 (70+). For the subsequent twelve months, the results will be used for NVA team and individual selection for representative matches. These include the Veterans World Championships, the Veterans European Championships, the annual match against the German Veterans, and various national events
See also: Selection Rules
NVA Unisex Foil, Epée and Sabre
Relevance: Prizes are offered for the highest placed man and lady. There is no relevance for selection.
These are annual one-day events run on a pool system with no knock-out. Everyone gets a good day’s fencing. Social events are also held.
NVA Christmas Social
Relevance: None whatsoever, except to work up an appetite for the evening.
This is a one-day unisex event, held annually on the last weekend in November. Three weapons are fenced in succession. It is possible to fence any combination of weapons. Teams are formed by the organisers on the day with a view to equalising the standard.
There is no knock-out and usually no result, but they are very good fun and a good way to meet new people.
County and Regional Team Events
Most organisers accept the NVA as a county in its own right (and a highly successful one). This provides members with extra opportunities for competitive fencing, since selection is mostly NOT deemed to be representative. Any member of any standard who wishes to fence has the chance to do so. Simply contact the Match Secretary.
National Circuit
Relevance: Many tournaments offer prizes for the highest placed veteran fencer at each weapon. This is normally restricted to NVA members.
International Circuit
Relevance: NVA membership is the passport to entering Veterans events abroad. Many of the European countries have a crowded annual circuit of Veterans events, often by age group. The NVA website gives further details.
Notes
Veteran competitions are held on the pool system. Everyone has the same full days fencing. The competitions are open to all and are very enjoyable and popular.
A match fee is levied at all Veterans competitions to help towards the cost of organisation.
It is the policy of the NVA that fencers participating in veterans events must be current members of the British Fencing Association.
