Christchurch | New Zealand | 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to enter 2024 Commonwealth Junior and Cadet Championships (CJCFC24)?
There are three requirements to compete in CJCFC24:
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You must have a passport from a CFF-affiliated nation.
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You must have a valid FIE license – you must be at least 13 before applying for an FIE license.
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Your age must fit within the band for the appropriate event:
- Cadet fencers must be aged 16 or under on 1 January 2024.
- Junior fencers must be aged 19 or under on 1 January 2024.
Entries must be made through your national federation and communicated to the CJCFC24 team by the nation’s nominated representative. An entry form template will be provided to each national federation.
For Home Country fencers, please contact the appropriate Home Country Association for its representation requirements.
What is the entry limit for CJCFC24?
For Cadet and Junior events: each nation may enter up to five (5) fencers in each individual event.
In team events for all categories: each nation may designate three (3) or four (4) fencers as members of the team for the team event. At least two (2) fencers in the team must have competed in the individual event.
Will I require FIE fencing license to compete?
Yes, CJCFC24 is an FIE Fencing-sanctioned championships. Therefore you will need an FIE license in order to compete.
Will armoury services be available at the competition?
Our competition staff will be primarily focused on maintaining the field of play, operating the call room, and processing weapons control. We aim to provide a fencer focused service. We will attempt to offer some minor repairs if necessary.
There will be an equipment stall at the competition for buying new kit.
Is there parking space at the venue?
The venue comes with plenty of carparks available. There shouldn’t be any issues with parking unless there are other sports occurring during the time of competitions
Food and beverages
There are two cafés located at the Nga Puna Wai sports hub. One café is conveniently located at the competition venue and the other is about 200 metres from the venue. These cafés are run by Catering in a Box. Should you like to pre-order packed lunch please contact rebecca@cateringinabox.com . Rebecca will work with your team manager for pre-order of your packed lunches and hot dinner if required. Check our their website https://cateringinaboxcafe.wordpress.com/
