| Carrick
Castle Fencing Tournament
& Tournament
Dinner
2009
held
in the medieval setting of
Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
on Sat 20th
and Sun 21st June 2009
Date
Announced for 2010 soon
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have signed up for our mailing List
Report
and Results for 2009
Photo
Gallery from Carrick 2009
If you have photos we can add please email them to david@truska.com
Early Bird Entry Discount
- save by entering early. Details of dates will be available when entries open.
Disclaimer:
For each competition the organising committee
reserves the right to select the format of the
poules with or without subsequent Direct Elimination
which is best suited to the number of participating
fencers and the time available.
Carrickfergus Castle, The Stormont Fencing Club,
Sponsors or the NIFU cannot be held responsible for
loss or damage to any item belonging to those attending
or spectating at the event.
Carrick 2009 News:
T rophies arrive for Carrick from PBT (June 09)
Once again through the generous sponsorship of PBT
the leading fencing equipment supplier (www.pbt-uk.com) we are awarding 6 ceremonial Swords of Honour - 1 to each weapon for men and the same for the ladies. As always these are much sought after trophies that will be hard won by the eventual winners.
Pictured with 2 of the swords are Michael and Janice Carlisle and Ray McLaughlin all of Stormont Fencing Club, the event organisers, at a recent photo shoot to promote the event which is happening on 20th-21st June 2009.
Entries posted on-line - (June 09)
All entries are now listed on this web site. When checking who you might come up against in a poule or DE fight please also check we have your details listed correctly.
Dinner Venue announced - (May 09)
The Annual Carrick Tournament Dinner is being held in the Coast Road Hotel this year.The Hotel is only a short distance from te castle and the night promises to be a great evening with good food and plenty of fun as well as hosting the prize giving for the 1st days competitions.
Key 2008 Carrick Dates:
17th May - Early Bird Entry Discount Ends
14st June - Entries Close
21st - 22nd June - Carrick Castle Fencing Tournament
International Flavour for Carrick
Following on from the international fencing taking place just down the road from Carrick Castle at the University of Ulster over Easter, when Belfast hosts the Junior and Cadet World Championships, Carrick already, within weeks of opening its entries has competitors signing up from all over Ireland and as far afield as Canada with interest being shown from other international destinations as well. - Mar 09
Entries Open March 09
The entries for Carrick were opened in early March - those who have signed up to our mailing list will already have received a copy of the entry form and copies are now available on-line from here now. You can also enter on-line right now from here as well. - Mar 09
Sponsors from 2008 renew their support for 2009
We welcome back for 2009 Truska Enterprises
who provide our web site and Carrick booking
systems. Paying in advance will significantly reduce the admin at the start
of each day and allow us to "get fencing"
much quicker.
A big thank you to Truska for
all their help and support. - Jan 09 |