Northern Ireland Membership
Membership details for fencers who wish join British Fencing under Northern Ireland Fencing.
Membership of the Northern Ireland Fencing Union, helps ensure a strong and healthy lobby for your sport in your country. The NIFU is effectively part of the BFA, and by becoming a member of your local Fencing Union you can ensure that a strong local voice can be presented at the national governing body.
Membership Categories:
- Full (over 20) £40
- Under 20 (Over 13 but Under 20) £35
- U13 £25
Benefits:
Personal accident (cover ceases at 75) & civil liability insurance cover; the Sword magazine; right to vote at general meetings and right to vote in ballots for election of officers; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards.
Competition:
All relevant British and International events, including County & Region events, novices championships, Winton Cup and all Open events.
Junior Member (Under 20)
Benefits: Personal accident (cover limited for under 16) & civil liability insurance cover; the Sword magazine; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards. Right to vote at general meetings and right to vote in ballots for election of directors (if over the age of 18).
Musketeer Member (under 13)
Benefits: Personal accident (limited cover) & civil liability insurance cover; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards.
Please Note: You must be 13 or over (as defined by the age on January 1st in the season of the competition - 1st September to 31st August) to enter any event in which adults are allowed to compete. This applies to all events regardless of Organisers or category and is a BFA Safety Rule. Social Membership
This membership is designed for new fencers only fencing within the club environment & for those such as parents wishing to support fencing. This level of membership does allow access to any competitions or any courses.
Benefits: Personal accident (limited cover) & civil liability insurance cover.
Social Membership
Benefits: Personal accident (limited cover) & civil liability insurance cover.
Competition: None