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NATIONAL ACADEMY LEVEL 3 COACH DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

3rd February 2012

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BEAZLEY TO BRING THE 'DUEL AND THE CROWN' TO CHELSEA

2nd February 2012

Beazley Group, the specialist Lloyd’s insurer and premier partner of British Fencing, will join forces with Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower ...Read More »

BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st February 2012

2012 BYCs Information ...Read More »

GO/FENCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012

31st January 2012

GO/FENCE Team Championships postponed ...Read More »

WORLD CUP ROUND UP: LEGNANO MEN'S EPEE AND PARIS MEN'S FOIL

30th January 2012

An astounding 242 fencers competed in the individual event at the season’s first men’s epee World Cup in Legnano, Italy, this weekend. This meant three waves of first round poules ensuring that a gre ...Read More »

WOLVERHAMPTON SPORTS COLLEGE SET UP NEW CLUB AFTER WINNING FREE GO/FENCE LEADERS’ COURSE

27th January 2012

At the 2011 School Sport Conference at the Telford International Centre, British Fencing gave schools the chance to win a free GO/FENCE leaders’ course by correctly guessing the identity of a “mystery ...Read More »

INFORMATION ON THE COACH, CLUB AND VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE

26th January 2012

Following the successful British and England Fencing conferences held in March 2010 and 2011, we are pleased to announce that the first of this year’s conferences for coaches, club organisers and othe ...Read More »

THE ENGLAND TROPHY WOMEN’S SABRE FIE

25th January 2012

The England Trophy is open to all women sabreurs possessing a current FIE Licence, who are selected by their National Federations in accordance with the FIE rules for entries to A-grade events. ...Read More »

INTERNATIONAL SABRE SUCCESS FOR JUNIORS

23rd January 2012

This weekend saw success abroad for two young British sabreurs in France. Curtis Miller, (19 years old and from Camden Fencing Club,) won the bronze medal at the Junior World Cup in Dourdan and Laura ...Read More »

MCGEEVER WINS BRONZE MEDAL AT STOCKHOLM SATELLITE EVENT

23rd January 2012

With just a couple of weeks to go until the world’s elite women’s epeeists resume the task of trying to qualify for the London Olympic Games GB fencers Jenny McGeever and Corinna Lawrence made the fin ...Read More »

DO YOU WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER AT THE ENGLAND TROPHY? 24th – 26th FEBRUARY 2012

20th January 2012

On 24th-26th February, British Fencing will play host to the world’s best female sabreurs at the England Trophy at Crystal Palace. ...Read More »

GB EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIOR TEAM SELECTED FOR POREC 2012

18th January 2012

The International Youth Committee have approved the GB Junior team for the European Championships in Porec ...Read More »

PRE-SEASON UPDATE FROM THE PERFORMANCE MANAGER

13th January 2012

Alex Newton; “We have agreed a policy of filling all eight host nation places.” The fight for Olympic qualification begins again at the end of January. ...Read More »

CLUB AND COACH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

13th January 2012

Equity in Your Coaching, Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Business Essentials Workshops ...Read More »

CADET AND JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 MOSCOW - CHEF DE MISSION

11th January 2012

Applications for this voluntary role invited ...Read More »

PROFESSOR LEONARD WAREING HILL RECEIVES MBE FOR SERVICES TO FENCING

10th January 2012

Our congratulations go to Prof. Leon Hill (Dukinfield, Cheshire) for being awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to fencing. ...Read More »

MANCHESTER OPEN 2012

10th January 2012

The Manchester Open will not be held this year due to our members committments to the Olympics. It will return again next year. ...Read More »

NORTHAMPTON FENCING CLUB CELEBRATES AWARD FROM THE MARS REFUEL DRINK FUND

9th January 2012

Northampton Fencing Club, based at Moulton College, Northampton, is celebrating after receiving a £500 donation from the MARS Refuel Drink Fund. ...Read More »

GB EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS CADET TEAM SELECTED FOR POREC 2012

6th January 2012

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - UPDATE

6th January 2012

On 26th September, 2011, British Fencing announced the suspension of the Enlighten CEN level 1 jacket from Enlighten Europe Ltd T/A Enlighten Escrime Equipment. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING CONFIRMS SELECTION PROCESS FOR 2012

5th January 2012

Chairman; “No change to the British Fencing Olympic Selection Policy as qualification enters the final phase” ...Read More »

BRITISH SCHOOL TEAMS

4th January 2012

PLEASE NOTE: The entry form for The British School Team Championships 2012 is now available online ...Read More »

SPORTS COACH UK - EQUITY IN YOUR COACHING

3rd January 2012

British Fencing is please to offer the Sports Coach UK Equity in Your Coaching workshop at Brunel University on January 22nd from 9a.m - 12p.m. ...Read More »

PROF. BOB ANDERSON - SWORD MASTER

3rd January 2012

British Fencing would like to wish his family and friends our deepest condolences and would like to thank him for all his contributions to fencing both nationally and internationally. ...Read More »

HAPPY NEW OLYMPIC YEAR

3rd January 2012

We welcome in 2012 with just over 200 days to go before the greatest show on Earth begins on home soil. ...Read More »

BSC GATESHEAD FOIL - JANUARY 2012

22nd December 2011

With regret the BSC Gateshead Foil Competition scheduled for January 2012 has been CANCELLED. ...Read More »

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM EVERYONE AT BRITISH FENCING

20th December 2011

Office Opening Hours ...Read More »

LONDON 2012 SEEKS MALE VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS FOR THE BIGGEST SHOW ON EARTH

14th December 2011

Think you could perform in front of an audience of one billion people around the world? The search is on for male volunteer performers within the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies. ...Read More »

JOYCE PEARCE MBE

13th December 2011

It is with deep regret that British Fencing advise the passing of Joyce Pearce. ...Read More »

BEAZLEY BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

12th December 2011

The Senior British Individual National Championships were hosted at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, over the weekend of 10th-11th December 2011, with a just under 400 competitors taking par ...Read More »

CLUB FUNDING UPDATE

9th December 2011

Use the British Fencing funding update to find a grant that meets your needs ...Read More »

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SET TO ENSURE LASTING HIGH PERFORMANCE LEGACY BEYOND LONDON 2012

8th December 2011

23 Olympic and Paralympic summer sports, the highest number to date, have overall Mission 2012 rating of green, with the ‘system’ dimension showing most improvement since Mission 2012 began ...Read More »

FIE CONGRESS 2011 - SOFIA CANDIDATE FOR THE 2014 FIE SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

7th December 2011

Lausanne, 7 December 2011 – During its session in Philadelphia (USA) on 3-4 December, the 2011 FIE Congress received the candidature of Sofia (BUL) to host the 2014 Fencing World Senior Championships. ...Read More »

ROSOWSKY WINS LEON PAUL INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE

7th December 2011

London based, Husayn Rosowsky, 20, won the Leon Paul International last weekend with some stunning fencing. Starting with a field of 142 fencers, Rosowsky won all but one of his first round matches, ...Read More »

ITZKOWITZ TAKES SILVER AT DORMAGEN JUNIOR SABRE WORLD CUP

7th December 2011

In her first season as a junior fencer, Aliya Itzkowitz, 17 years old, from London took the silver medal at only her second Junior World Cup in Dormagen, Germany. ...Read More »

LEON PAUL CUP 2011 RESULTS

5th December 2011

Redbridge Sports Centre ...Read More »

FENCING INTERNATIONAL CAMPS

5th December 2011

18th-25th February 2012 ...Read More »

REFEREE COURSE - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

2nd December 2011

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THE NATIONAL LOTTERY AND SIR MATTHEW PINSENT PRESENT THE ‘CLASS OF 2012’

1st December 2011

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent today joined athletes from every one of the 47 Olympic and Paralympic sports, as they featured in an iconic photo to celebrate how National Lottery ...Read More »

RECORD REGISTRATION FOR FIE CONGRESS 2011

30th November 2011

Lausanne, 30 November 2011 – The record number of 233 participants from 129 national federations has registered for the FIE Congress 2011 which will take place 2-4 December 2011 in Philadelphia, USA, ...Read More »

NEWS FROM THE OLYMPIC TEST EVENT

26th November 2011

News from the Olympic Test Event ...Read More »

FIRST AID COURSE - SURREY

21st November 2011

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FIRST AID COURSE - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

21st November 2011

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GARETH THOMAS TAKES SILVER AT AARHUS SATELLITE

16th November 2011

Gareth Thomas, 21, continued his recent good run with a great result at the Men’s Epee Senior Satellite event in aarhus this weekend by winning a silver medal. ...Read More »

Jamie Ackerman

15th November 2011

British Fencing would like to offer all of our deepest sympathies to the Ackerman family following the devastating news that 17-year-old fencer Jamie Ackerman died in a road traffic accident on Sunday ...Read More »

SPORT ENGLAND RELEASE SATELLITE CLUB TOOLKIT

15th November 2011

Sport England have created a website dedicated to support those interested in setting up and running a satellite sports club for young people ...Read More »

SPORTIVATE FUNDING FOR CLUBS

15th November 2011

The second round of funding for most County Sports Partnerships is now open ...Read More »

FENCING CLUBS

15th November 2011

100% of the attendees at the two recent Club Development Days have rated the event as either very good or good ...Read More »

IS YOUR CLUB RUNNING A BEGINNERS' COURSE?

15th November 2011

If you are planning on delivering any beginners' courses in the near future please tell British Fencing about your plans. ...Read More »

Piers Jones

15th November 2011

It is with deep regret that I advise the Commonwealth Fencing Family of the passing of Piers J P Jones. ...Read More »

COOK WINS SATELLITE EVENT AND CONFIRMS SELECTION FOR GBR B-TEAM AT OLYMPICS TEST EVENT

14th November 2011

Edinburgh based, Keith Cook, 30, was the pick of the bunch at this weekend’s satellite event in Amsterdam. Along with team mates, James Davis, Marcus Mepstead and Alex Tofalides, he breezed through t ...Read More »

GO/FENCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COMING SOON

6th November 2011

GO/FENCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COMING SOON ...Read More »

BE THERE WITH TEAM 2012

4th November 2011

Text-to-Win London 2012 Games tickets with Team 2012 ...Read More »

BEAZLEY POP-UP EVENT IN DEVONSHIRE SQUARE HAILED A GREAT SUCCESS

4th November 2011

Beazley guests and passers-by were treated to a stylish fencing demonstration in the grand setting of Devonshire Square, London on Thursday 3rd November. ...Read More »

LIZZIE HIGHTON WINS COPENHAGEN SATELLITE EVENT

4th November 2011

Lizzie Highton, 20, exceeded all expectations last weekend by winning the women’s epee Senior Satellite event in Copenhagen. Her team mate Jenny McGeever (19) was ranked first after the poule as High ...Read More »

FAST TRACK LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE - FOIL OR SABRE - NEWCASTLE

1st November 2011

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MEDICAL COVER FOR BRITISH FENCING COMPETITIONS

1st November 2011

Expressions of interest invited from doctors with sports injury qualifications or relevant experience to provide medical cover on a voluntary basis at the British Championships, BYCs or World Cups. ...Read More »

FAST TRACK LEVEL 1 - FOIL - LONDON

31st October 2011

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FROM the CHAIR: AGM PLUS

26th October 2011

Dear BF member, ...Read More »

CAMBRIDGE WINTER TOURNAMENT

26th October 2011

Date Change ...Read More »

ENGLAND FENCING AGM

26th October 2011

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NOMINATE A BBC SPORTS UNSUNG HERO

24th October 2011

The BBC is once again set to honour individuals from the world of grassroots sport with the BBC Sports Unsung Hero Award 2011. ...Read More »

THE SWORD

24th October 2011

The latest Sword Magazine is now available online ...Read More »

ELIGIBILITY FOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP

24th October 2011

From the 2012/13 season there will be a change to the eligibility for British Championship. ...Read More »

YOUTH SPORT TRUST SCHOOL SPORT CONFERENCE 2011

21st October 2011

The 2011 Youth Sport Trust School Sport Conference was held at the Telford International Centre on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October and attended by Holly Miles (British Fencing’s Schools & Clu ...Read More »

YOUTH KIT

19th October 2011

International Youth Fencing – Official Clothing 2011 ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, CATANIA - DAY 8

18th October 2011

The last day of the World Championships in Catania saw team events for Women’s Epee and Men’s Foil and the last two Gold medals up for grabs. ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, CATANIA - DAY SEVEN

17th October 2011

Day seven and the penultimate day of the World Championships in Catania saw team events for Men’s Epee and Women’s Sabre with another two Gold medals up for grabs. ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 6

14th October 2011

Friday, 14 October, was the first day of the team events in the World Fencing Championships 2011. The first team medals to be contested in Men’s Sabre and Women’s Epee. ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CATANIA - DAY FOUR

13th October 2011

Day four of the World Championships in Catania was the second day of the competition proper with another two Gold medals up for grabs in Men’s Epee and Women’s Sabre. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING AGM

13th October 2011

Notice of Annual General Meeting - 29th October 2011 ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ELECTIONS

13th October 2011

The votes cast in the election for a director of British Fencing have been counted, and the result declared, by the Electoral Reform Society, who conducted the election on behalf of British Fencing. ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 5

13th October 2011

Day five of the World Championships in Catania was the third day of the competition proper with another two Gold medals up for grabs in Women’s Epee and Men’s Foil. ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CATANIA - DAY THREE

12th October 2011

Day three of the World Championships in Catania was the start of the competition proper with a guarantee that the first two World Champions of 2011 would be awarded with their medals. Streamed live o ...Read More »

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CATANIA - DAY TWO

11th October 2011

Day two of the World Championships in Catania saw the qualifying rounds for Women’s Sabre, Women’s Epee and Men’s Foil and it started well for the GB Team and all but two of the 12 fencers making thro ...Read More »

REFEREES NEEDED FOR THE BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

11th October 2011

Referees are required for the GB National Championships on the 10th and 11th December 2011 at the EIS Sheffield. ...Read More »

WORLD FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS

10th October 2011

Today, 9th October 2011, saw the start of the qualifying rounds of the 2011 World Fencing Championships in Catania following a spectacular Opening Ceremony in the city centre last night. ...Read More »

LATEST FROM THE SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

7th October 2011

Latest Team GBR news from the FIE World Championships 2011 in Catania, Italy ...Read More »

SPORT PUTS CHILD WELFARE IN FIRST PLACE, SAYS NSPCC

7th October 2011

Tenth anniversary of NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit ...Read More »

PRESS RELEASE: FIE LAUNCHES PROMOTIONAL WEBSITE

6th October 2011

www.fie.org ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING AGM TO BE HELD AT THE BRITISH OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION

4th October 2011

The British Fencing AGM will be held at 11.00 am on Saturday 29th October 2011 at the British Olympic Association ...Read More »

LATEST FROM THE WORLD VETS CHAMPIONSHIPS

30th September 2011

Follow the latest news from Croatia ...Read More »

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY OLYMPIC PARK RUN BALLOT OPENS

30th September 2011

Be the first across the finish line – The National Lottery Olympic Park Run Ballot Starts Today ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING LAUNCHES SWORDMARK CLUBS

30th September 2011

British Fencing is pleased to launch SwordMark Clubs ...Read More »

Eurosport Announces its Coverage of the 2011 World Fencing Championships

29th September 2011

Leading satellite sports broadcaster announces schedule for Catania World Championships ...Read More »

2011 Fencing World Championships in Catania start in 10 days

29th September 2011

10 day to go until the last major championships before London 2012 ...Read More »

my new page news

28th September 2011

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FIE Executive Committee to start initiative to support female referees

28th September 2011

During its session in Lausanne on Friday, 23 September 2011, the FIE Executive Committee took several decisions. Among them was the decision to start an initiative that will support and retain female ...Read More »

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

26th September 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ANNOUNCE WOMEN'S FOIL TEAM FOR WORLDS

26th September 2011

British Fencing announce Women's Foil Team for the World Championships ...Read More »

LEON PAUL CUP

23rd September 2011

An application form for entries for the Leon Paul Cup is now available on the British Fencing website. ...Read More »

URGENT DUELLIST 350N PRODUCT RECALL

22nd September 2011

*urgent* duellist 350n product recall ...Read More »

2011 British National Championships Entry Information

21st September 2011

Entry for the 2011 British National Championships is now available here. ...Read More »

CANCELLATION OF LEVEL 2 COACHING COURSE

20th September 2011

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KEN ROSE NOMINATED FOR SPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

15th September 2011

Scotland’s leading newspaper including fencing coach in annual awards nomination ...Read More »

LONDON 2012 TICKETSHARE

15th September 2011

London 2012 Ticketshare deadline extended to 30th September. ...Read More »

CLUB FUNDING UPDATE

14th September 2011

Read about the latest funding opportunities available to your club ...Read More »

HIRE2BUY SCHEME APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

14th September 2011

The Hire2Buy scheme is designed to help expand the fencing infrastructure by using the NGBs buying power and financial strength to help clubs increase the amount of kit they have available to sustain ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING PROVIDE TASTER SESSIONS AT BLENHEIM FOR THE THIRD YEAR RUNNING

14th September 2011

Oxfordshire, 8-11 September ...Read More »

STREET SWORDS AWARDED 2012 INSPIRE MARK

14th September 2011

Darlington based project receives prestigious award ...Read More »

ELECTIONS UPDATE

12th September 2011

If you have not received your ballot papers for the 2011 Board elections please contact Head Office ...Read More »

ENGLAND FENCING BOARD ELECTIONS 2011

12th September 2011

Nominations are invited for the role of Non-Executive Director of England Fencing Ltd to take office following the AGM in November (provisionally 20th - TBD). ...Read More »

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS CLUB WORKSHOPS

11th September 2011

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have announced an autumn campaign to investigate tutors and coaches ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING TO TAKE PHILIP MARSH TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

9th September 2011

As part of the British Fencing “3G” strategy, and specifically the “Gold” aim to develop and train young talent ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ADD TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM SELECTION

8th September 2011

The British Fencing team for the World Championships in Catania, Italy, in October has been extended... ...Read More »

32 DAYS TO THE WORLD FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS

7th September 2011

AN EVENT THAT CATANIA WILL LIVE INTENSELY ...Read More »

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME/INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COMMITTEE & THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUTH TRIPS 2011

7th September 2011

This communiqué will set out the new structure for the International Programme, explaining: ...Read More »

REFEREES NEEDED FOR THE GB CADET AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

7th September 2011

Referees are required for the GB Cadet and Junior Championships on the 1st and 2nd October 2011 at the EIS Sheffield. ...Read More »

SAINSBURY'S UK SCHOOL GAMES: DAY 3

4th September 2011

There has been some commendable team spirit and enthusiasm shown in the team events of the Sainsbury’s UK School Games today. ...Read More »

SAINSBURY'S UK SCHOOL GAMES: DAY 2

3rd September 2011

It’s been a day full of drama and excitement at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games. In the mixed wheelchair foil, 3rd seed Dmitri Coutya (England) was narrowly edged out by 2nd seed Piers Gulliver (Engla ...Read More »

SAINSBURY'S UK SCHOOL GAMES: DAY 1

2nd September 2011

It’s been a very successful first day at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games. This has been the first year in which wheelchair fencing has featured at the Games, with six fencers from England competing in ...Read More »

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR

30th August 2011

The International Ooperations and Logistics Co-ordinator (IOLC) will work closeley with the Performance Manager ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP ROUND UP

26th August 2011

Alan Rapley; “National Academy is the beginning of the journey to British world domination.” ...Read More »

ARMOURY COURSE, NOTTINGHAM, SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER

16th August 2011

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NATIONAL ACADEMY PREPARATION CAMP: DAY 6

12th August 2011

It’s hard to believe that today has been the final full day of the 2011 National Academy Preparation Camp. The week has gone by in a flash and the amount that everyone has achieved in the time that th ...Read More »

GREAT BRITAIN’S SUBSTANTIAL DELEGATION READY FOR ACTION AT THE 2011 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES

11th August 2011

GREAT BRITAIN’S SUBSTANTIAL DELEGATION READY FOR ACTION AT THE 2011 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY PREPARATION CAMP: DAY 5

11th August 2011

Day Five has been another successful day at the National Academy Preparation Camp, with yet more progress made in the fencers’ Strength and Conditioning (S&C) training. Almost all fencers have now com ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY PREPARATION CAMP: DAY 4

10th August 2011

Today has been another great day at the National Academy Preparation Camp. Once again, the fencers have made great progress with their Strength and Conditioning (S&C) training. After ¾ of the fencers ...Read More »

FENCING COMPETITION RATES 2011 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SHEFFIELD

9th August 2011

Special Rates at the Holiday Inn Express Sheffield for the Cadet & Junior British Championships ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY PREPARATION CAMP BLOG: DAY 3

9th August 2011

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NATIONAL ACADEMY PREPARATION CAMP BLOG: DAY 2

8th August 2011

The first full day at the National Academy Summer Camp has gone off with a real bang. The highlight of the day has without a doubt been the visit of Great British Taekwondo world bronze medallist Mart ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY PREPARATION CAMP BLOG: DAY 1

7th August 2011

Day One of the British Fencing National Academy preparation camp has finally arrived. 90 fencers from around the country braved the weekend motorways to meet in Nottingham for a week of fun, education ...Read More »

WORLD FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011: 70 DAYS LEFT

5th August 2011

Now on line: the website of Catania 2011 www.cataniafencing2011.com ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ANNOUNCES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS GBR TEAM

3rd August 2011

For Catania, Italy - 9th – 16th October 2011 ...Read More »

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

3rd August 2011

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COVENTRY OPEN 2011

2nd August 2011

NEW DATE AND LOCATION FOR 2011 ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ANNOUNCES NEW WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME

1st August 2011

As of the 1st August, 2011, fundamental changes to British Fencing’s World Class Programme (WCP) get under way. ...Read More »

IMPORTANT NOTICE: BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP CANCELLATION OF QUALIFYING EVENT

1st August 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE: BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Cancellation of Qualifying Event ...Read More »

LEVEL 1/2 COACHING COURSE FOIL, EPEE - AUGUST - SURREY

29th July 2011

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BOA ANNOUNCE LONDON 2012 TICKETS TO INSPIRE YOUTH

29th July 2011

Following the excitement of the one-year-to-go celebrations this week, the British Olympic Association (BOA) today revealed its plans to motivate the next generation of British Olympic athletes ...Read More »

1 YEAR TO GO TO LONDON: FENCING ATHLETES LOOK FORWARD

29th July 2011

One year from now, the Olympic torch will enter the Olympic Stadium and the final Torchbearer will light the Olympic Cauldron, indicating the beginning of the Games of the XXXth Olympiad. ...Read More »

ROYAL MAIL FENCING STAMPS

27th July 2011

The Royal Mail launches the third of its series of Olympic Stamps today ...Read More »

BBC SPORT ONLINE TO FEATURE EVERY SPORT, INCLUDING FENCING ON EVERY DAY OF LONDON 2012

27th July 2011

BBC Sport online, for the first time, will be featuring live coverage of every sport from every venue where it’s happening on every day of the London 2012 Olympic Games. ...Read More »

TEAM GB READY TO DELIVER LONDON 2012 INSPIRATION

27th July 2011

With exactly one year to go until the Opening Ceremony, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge will today continue the tradition of formally inviting athletes from the 204 National Ol ...Read More »

BF DISCIPLINARY CODE AND GRIEVANCE CODE

25th July 2011

With effect from today new editions of the BF Disciplinary Code and the BF Grievance Code come into force, and will apply to all offences and incidents which occur (or are alleged to have occurred) on ...Read More »

IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUEMS CELEBRATIONS

21st July 2011

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate London 2012 Open Weekend Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July ...Read More »

STUDENT AWARDED THE BRITISH FENCING RECOGNITION AWARD

21st July 2011

Alexandra Park School Student Ben Keenan has been awarded the inaugural British Fencing Recognition Award for his committment to fencing ...Read More »

BOARD ELECTIONS 2011

19th July 2011

ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUALIFYING DATE AND NOMINATION DATE ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING IS RECRUITING TEAM MANAGERS AND COACHES FOR 2011/12 YOUTH TRIPS

18th July 2011

British Fencing is looking for team officials to lead Academy and GBR squads throughout the 2011-2012 season. ...Read More »

SOUTHERN REGION COACH'S DAY

14th July 2011

Southern Fencing Region are holding their fourth annual Coach’s Day on Saturday, 9th July and their sixth Development Day on Sunday, 10th July at Park House School in Newbury. ...Read More »

OUT OF OFFICE 14th JULY

13th July 2011

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2011 WORLD TAEKWONDO BRONZE MEDALLIST, STAMPER, TO TALK AT THE NATIONAL ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP

11th July 2011

The National Academy team are delighted to announce that Martin Stamper, winner of the bronze medal at this year’s World Taekwondo Championships, will be spending a day at the National Academy Summer ...Read More »

LONDON 2012 GROUP LEADER ROLES NOW BEING ADVERTISED

4th July 2011

LOCOG is now advertising Group Leader positions for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ...Read More »

GO/FENCE PRIZE DRAW TERMS & CONDITIONS

1st July 2011

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TWO WEEKS TO GO UNTIL SHEFFIELD HOSTS THE EUROPEAN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

30th June 2011

There are just two weeks to go until this year’s European Fencing Championships in Sheffield. ...Read More »

NATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT WEEK FENCING ACTIVITIES

30th June 2011

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100 DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CATANIA, ITALY

27th June 2011

With just 100 days to go before the 73rd Senior World Fencing Championships, the under-secretary for the Italian Ministry of Sport, Rocco Crimi, the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, Franco Frattini a ...Read More »

LEVEL 1 & 2 COACHING COURSE, FOIL OR EPEE - NORTH LONDON JULY 2011

20th June 2011

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NATIONAL ACADEMY COACH DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2011

20th June 2011

We are delighted to announce that the programme for the National Academy Coach Development Scheme, for coaches wanting to obtain Level 3 and 4 qualifcations in any of the three weapons, has now been c ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ANNOUNCE THE AASE PROGRAMME

20th June 2011

British Fencing Announces the AASE programme ...Read More »

GBR TEAM SELECTED FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

16th June 2011

Team GBR selected for Sheffield 2011 Senior European Fencing Championships 13-19 July 2011 ...Read More »

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: PROMOTIONAL FLYERS & POSTERS

16th June 2011

British Fencing have a number of promotional posters and flyers for the forthcoming European Championships in Sheffield. ...Read More »

TASS APPLICATION FORM 2011-2012

16th June 2011

Applications are now invited from fencers who wish to be considered for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme in 2011/12. ...Read More »

GREAT BRITAIN TOP COUNTRY IN EUROPEAN VETERANS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

13th June 2011

A record entry of 1300 fencers took part in the Championships hosted by the French Veterans Fencers Association in Henin-Beaumont, near Lille, in the first week of June. ...Read More »

EUROPEAN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 - MEDIA LAUNCH

9th June 2011

European Fencing Championships 2011 - Media Launch (Incorporating the European Wheelchair Fencing Championships ...Read More »

IAN KEEBLE R.I.P

7th June 2011

It is my sad task to announce the passing of Ian Keeble, who lost his battle against illness on Saturday. ...Read More »

KRUSE ON TARGET FOR OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION WITH SIXTH PLACE IN ST PETERSBURG GRAND PRIX

6th June 2011

This weekend, London based British fencer, 27 year old Richard Kruse, took a sixth place finish at the St Petersburg Grand Prix. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING SEEKS A NON-TECHNICAL APPAREL SUPPLIER

1st June 2011

British Fencing is looking for an official supplier of team apparel ...Read More »

STREET SWORDS FENCING PROJECT ACHIEVES FUNDING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN DARLINGTON

27th May 2011

The first Street Sword club is being officially opened on the 26th July at Eastbourne Sports Complex in Darlington where local people can come and have a go and sign up for the training programme. ...Read More »

EUROPEAN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 TICKETS GO ON SALE

24th May 2011

Tickets for the European Fencing Championship 2011 have been now gone on sale. ...Read More »

SEOUL SILVER FOR KRUSE

21st May 2011

SEOUL SILVER FOR KRUSE ...Read More »

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

19th May 2011

Volunteers will have the best seats in the house at the European Fencing Championship 2011 ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCER LAURENCE HALSTED STARS IN MUSIC VIDEO

10th May 2011

Brighton based six-piece Two Spot Gobi release their new track ‘Simon’s Song (Alright)’ on May 16th 2011 complete with an accompanying video starring GB fencer, Laurence Halsted. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING STATEMENT ON INSURANCE WITH SPFF EQUIPMENT

9th May 2011

Further information on the British Fencing statement relating to the use of Sword Price Fighter Fencing equipment ...Read More »

SUSPENSION OF SWORD PRICE FIGHTER EQUIPMENT

7th May 2011

British Fencing has suspended the use of Sword Price Fighter Fencing equipment ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING NATIONAL ACADEMY 2011-2012 CLOTHING TENDER

6th May 2011

British Fencing are inviting tenders for the following items of branded clothing as part of the National Academy programme for 2011-12. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING STATEMENT ON PROTECTIVE KIT

6th May 2011

British Fencing statement relating to the decision not to accept Sword Price Fighter Fencing equipment at the BYCs ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY SUMMER RESIDENTIAL, 7-13 AUGUST 2011

5th May 2011

Applications from fencers by 10th May 2011 ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING APPOINT ALEX NEWTON TO HEAD OF PERFORMANCE

4th May 2011

Alex Newton is to be the next Performance Manager of British Fencing making her the first person to take on that role full time. ...Read More »

ENGLAND FENCING CLUB ADVERTISING FLIERS AND POSTERS

3rd May 2011

England Fencing now have a stock of fliers and posters designed for use with clubs that are trying to promote membership and participation. ...Read More »

EMAIL TECHNICAL PROBLEMS

1st May 2011

This week British Fencing had some essential maintanience work done to the emailing system. ...Read More »

BYC'S - USE OF SWORD PRICE FIGHTER FENCING EQUIPMENT

30th April 2011

The organisers of the British Youth Championships 2011 have decided to not allow the Sword Price Fighter Fencing Equipment to be used (masks excepted subject to an inspection by the BYC Armourers) at ...Read More »

SALZBURG CLEAN SWEEP FOR GB MEN'S FOIL TEAMS

28th April 2011

In preparation for the beginning of the Olympic qualifying period the Men's Foil squad spent much of last week training in Salsburg with the Austrian team amongst others. ...Read More »

2011 BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

28th April 2011

The 2011 British National Championships will be a two stage event with a qualifying competition being held over the weekend of 12-13 November and culminating in Finals and a Grand Gala Dinner on Satu ...Read More »

CHEF DE MISSION – SENIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

28th April 2011

British Fencing is looking to recruit a Chef de Mission for the Senior European Championships 2011, in Sheffield. ...Read More »

HIRE TO BUY SCHEME

12th April 2011

The Hire to Buy Scheme is designed to help expand the fencing infrastructure by using the NGBs ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCERS ON THE ATTACK FOR LONDON 2012

11th April 2011

The British Olympic Association (BOA) today announced that Great Britain will have the opportunity for eight fencers to utilise Host Nation Qualification Places to compete at the London 2012 Olympic G ...Read More »

BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY LISTS, HOTEL DEAL AND CONFIRMED CHECK IN TIMES

8th April 2011

the BYC lists of qualified fencers and confirmed check in times are now online ...Read More »

MARSH WINS MEN'S EPEE JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JORDAN

5th April 2011

Britain has a new Junior World Champion in 16 year old Philip Marsh from Bradford on Avon. ...Read More »

PHILIP MARSH IS WORLD CHAMPION

2nd April 2011

Philip Marsh wins the men's epee Junior World Championship in Jordan ...Read More »

FIRST EVER RESEARCH INTO LASER FENCING ANNOUNCED

1st April 2011

Fencers are often asked by their friends if their sport is anything like Star Wars – it now seems that one day, it just might be. ...Read More »

FIRST BEAZLEY POP-UP EVENT AT LEADENHALL MARKET

1st April 2011

Thursday 31st March saw the first of a series of Pop-Up fencing events organised by Beazley in the run up to the Olympics at Leadenhall Market in London. ...Read More »

FAST TRACK LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE - BRIDLINGTON - JUNE

31st March 2011

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U23 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

30th March 2011

Anyone interested in this event should contact their senior weapon captain to be put forward for selection. ...Read More »

INSPIRE MARK 2012 NEWCASTLE WHEELCHAIR FENCING PROJECT

29th March 2011

Newcastle Fencing Club and Newcastle University has been granted the Inspire Mark; the badge of the London 2012 Inspire Programme. ...Read More »

WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES CHINA AUGUST 2011

28th March 2011

The World University Games (summer) are held every 2 years with the next being held in Shenzhen, China in August 2011. ...Read More »

BYC REFEREES

25th March 2011

The British Youth Championships 2011 are being held at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on 30th April, 1st & 2nd May. ...Read More »

JORDAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

21st March 2011

Message from Chief Executive of Beazley, Andrew Horton ...Read More »

ENGLAND YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

16th March 2011

The 2011 England Youth Fencing Championships will be held on 25th June (Epee and Sabre) and 26th June (Foil) at the Hertfordshire Sports Village in Hatfield. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING SEEKS POTENTIAL FIE MEMBERS

10th March 2011

British Fencing is searching for those who are interested in working for fencing at the international level, on an FIE Commission. ...Read More »

FILTON COLLEGE OPEN DAY

9th March 2011

Filton College AASE Open Day 16th March / 8th June ...Read More »

EUROPEAN CADET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

8th March 2011

Summary results from the European Cadet Championships 2011, Austria ...Read More »

DAVID TEASDALE APPOINTED CHAIR OF BRITISH FENCING

7th March 2011

David Teasdale is to be the next Chair of British Fencing ...Read More »

LETTER FROM INTERIM CHAIR

7th March 2011

A letter from the Interim Chair of British Fencing, David King ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING NATIONAL ACADEMY – 19TH MARCH 2011

4th March 2011

Please make your fencers aware that there is a National Academy session at Loughborough University on 19th March. ...Read More »

NICOLL CONTINUES TO CLIMB INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS

1st March 2011

Nicoll continues to climb international rankings whilst European Cadet Championships start in Austria ...Read More »

Filton Open Day

1st March 2011

Filton College AASE Open Day 16th March / 8th June ...Read More »

SENIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS VOLUNTEERS

28th February 2011

The Senior European Championships are being held in Sheffield from the 14th to the 19th July ...Read More »

EUROPEAN CADET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 LATEST

27th February 2011

The latest news from the European Cadet Championships 2011 in Klagenfurt, Austria ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING SEEKS A PERFORMANCE MANAGER TO MANAGE THE OLYMPIC PROGRAMME

25th February 2011

British Fencing is looking to recruit an exceptional Performance Manager to run the Olympic Programme to London 2012 and beyond. ...Read More »

ENGLAND TROPHY WOMEN'S SABRE INFORMATION

24th February 2011

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EUROPEAN CADET CHAMPIONSHIPS KLAGENFURT 2011

24th February 2011

GBR Team ...Read More »

CADET & JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, JORDAN

24th February 2011

29 March-6 April, GBR Team ...Read More »

England Trophy brings international fencing to Crystal Palace

23rd February 2011

Some of the world’s top fencers will be competing at Crystal Palace from 2pm Friday 25th February at the women’s sabre London Trophy. ...Read More »

GO/FENCE TUTOR COURSE

22nd February 2011

GO/ FENCE TUTOR COURSE ...Read More »

2011 BRITISH FENCING & ENGLAND FENCING COACH, CLUB & VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE

21st February 2011

Loughborough University, Saturday 19th March 2011 ...Read More »

Willis Wins Bronze at Berlin's White Bear

21st February 2011

Jon Willis, 30, who moved to Heidenheim last year in an effort to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games, came 3rd at one of Germany’s top ranking events, The White Bear. ...Read More »

PSFC REFEREES

21st February 2011

The 2011 Public Schools' Fencing Championships will be held at the National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2BB, from 22nd to 24th March, 2011. ...Read More »

Hendrie makes the final in Warsaw and senior round-up

18th February 2011

George Hendrie, 16, made the final in the Cadet European Circuit event in Warsaw at the weekend. The Midhurst fencer has now made consecutive finals on the circuit having achieved the same result in ...Read More »

SENIOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

18th February 2011

The newly constituted Competitions & Calendar Committee, led by its Chairman Hazel Herbert, is currently crystallising plans for this year’s National Championship which we intend to establish firmly a ...Read More »

U23 GBR SQUAD MANAGER

15th February 2011

The aim of this role is to develop the U23 International programme. ...Read More »

WORLD CUP COMPETITION CANCELLATIONS, LUXEMBOURG - KLAGENFURT

14th February 2011

The FIE have informed us that due to a lack of financial resources the following World Cup competitions have been cancelled ...Read More »

FAST TRACK LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE, APRIL 2011 - NORFOLK

14th February 2011

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KLAGENFURT WOMEN'S SABRE COMPETITION

14th February 2011

The FIE have informed us of the following follow up to the Klagenfurt cancellation ...Read More »

FAST TRACK 1 FOIL, EPEE - OXFORD - FEBRUARY

11th February 2011

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JUNIOR WOMEN'S FOIL COMPETITION, BELGRADE

7th February 2011

The FIE have informed us that the Junior Women's Foil competition taking place in Belgrade is to be held on the 6th March 2011 ...Read More »

Itzkowitz Silver at GLL Camden International

4th February 2011

Aliya Itzkowitz, 16, took the silver medal at last weekend’s GLL Camden Cadet Sabre International. ...Read More »

FENCING REACHES 400 COACHES MARK

1st February 2011

Today marks a huge milestone within the sport as for the first time the Coach Register was published with 401 coaches ...Read More »

FAST TRACK LEVEL 1 ALL WEAPONS, APRIL - NOTTINGHAM (EAST MIDLANDS)

31st January 2011

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THOMAS STOCKHOLM BRONZE HIGHLIGHT IN STUNNING WEEKEND FOR BRITISH FENCERS

25th January 2011

Gareth Thomas, 19, produced a fantastic result at the Men’s Epee Senior Satellite event in Stockholm this weekend by winning a bronze medal. ...Read More »

BSC FOIL GATESHEAD - JANUARY 29TH 2011

24th January 2011

Due to a good entry for the BSC Foil Gateshead we are now appealing for referees ...Read More »

Beazley enters five year partnership with British Fencing

19th January 2011

Specialist insurer, Beazley, provides much needed support for a sport with strong Olympic potential and growing popularity. ...Read More »

Lignano World Cup Bronze for Men’s Junior Foilist Rosowsky

18th January 2011

Husayn Rosowsky, 19, from Sheffield took the bronze medal at the Men’s Foil Junior World Cup event in Lignano, Italy. ...Read More »

LEVEL 1 & 2 COACHING COURSE, FOIL OR EPEE - FEB 2011 - NORTH LONDON

11th January 2011

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VISIT OF TOBIAS ELLWOOD MP TO ESPADA FENCING CLUB

11th January 2011

Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood took time out recently to visit Espada Fencing Club at the Littledown Leisure Center situated within his constituency. ...Read More »

THE ENGLAND TROPHY WOMEN'S SABRE FIE A GRADE

6th January 2011

Regulations and competition details are now online ...Read More »

BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

6th January 2011

British Youth Championships 2011 Information ...Read More »

COACH EDUCATION CALENDAR 2011

23rd December 2010

Following recent discussions with our Coach Tutors, British Fencing and England Fencing are delighted to announce that the Coach Education Calendar for 2011 is now available. ...Read More »

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STUDENT CONFERENCE

22nd December 2010

The Second Annual Strength and Conditioning Conference, 5th March 2011 ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING ANNOUNCE MAJOR RESTRUCTURING OF WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME

20th December 2010

BRITISH FENCING ANNOUNCE MAJOR RESTRUCTURING OF WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME ...Read More »

JUNIOR WOMEN'S FOIL CAPTAIN

15th December 2010

We now need to fill this voluntary post as soon as possible. ...Read More »

VICE-CHAIR SABRE COMMITTEE

15th December 2010

Following the resignation of Paul Greening, Julian Rose has taken over as Chair so we need to appoint a new vice-chair. ...Read More »

SENIOR SABRE RANKING CO-ORDINATOR

15th December 2010

The sabre committee is seeking somebody to take over running the senior rankings. ...Read More »

Malvern Hills District Council Sports Awards

14th December 2010

Congratulations to Amy Radford Junior Female Sports Personality of the Year and Congratulations to Matt Haynes Sports Coach of the Year in Malvern Hills District Council Sports Awards. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING IS SEARCHING FOR TEAM MANAGERS

13th December 2010

British Fencing is searching for Team Managers to support the GB Teams at the following competitions: ...Read More »

HEAD OFFICE CHRISTMAS OPENING DATES

13th December 2010

Please note: BF Head office will close on Christmas Eve at 4pm and reopen on the 4th January 2011 at 9am ...Read More »

Goppingen Cadet Sabre International

13th December 2010

Aliya Itzkowitz, the U17 British Women’s Sabre number one, finished seventh at the Goppingen Cadet Sabre International at the weekend. ...Read More »

APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY TO THE HONORARY LEGAL ADVISER

10th December 2010

British Fencing Disciplinary Code (“BFDC”) and British Fencing Grievance Procedure (“BFGP”) ...Read More »

CADET INTERNATIONAL SELECTION

7th December 2010

Selection ...Read More »

BDFA Wheelchair Fencing Weekends 2011

6th December 2010

These weekends are open to all wheelchair fencers of all standards. ...Read More »

JUNIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012

6th December 2010

There will be no Junior European Championships in 2011. Instead this will be combined with the European Cadet Championships to be held in March 2012. ...Read More »

LEON PAUL CUP 2010 RESULTS

5th December 2010

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SILVER FOR DAVIS AT THE LEON PAUL CUP

5th December 2010

James Davis wins Silver at the Leon Paul Men's Foil in London ...Read More »

GBR INTO LAST 8 IN THE EDEN CUP

5th December 2010

3 GBR fencers make the last 8 in Redbridge ...Read More »

EDEN CUP 2010 RESULTS

4th December 2010

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WILLIAMS FINISHES 5TH IN DORMAGEN

4th December 2010

Sophie Williams finishes 5th in the Domagen Junior Women's Sabre World Cup ...Read More »

FIE CANDIDATE, DOMESTIC SENIOR REFEREES

3rd December 2010

A large part of my role on the GBR referees committee is international development – but of course the major problem is that a lot of us only ever really ‘train’ at refereeing when we are actually wor ...Read More »

LONDON INTERNATIONAL OPEN EPEE

3rd December 2010

URGENT NOTICE ...Read More »

BRITISH SCHOOL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st December 2010

SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH MARCH 2011 ...Read More »

Chalons Silver for Men’s Cadet Epeeist Hudson

30th November 2010

Jack Hudson, 16, and currently living in Texas, USA, took the silver medal at the Men’s Cadet Epee event in Chalons,France, taking him into the top ten in Europe. ...Read More »

WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORT SURVEY

29th November 2010

Sports Coach UK and the Women’s Sport & Fitness Foundation (WSFF) are asking coaches for their views as part of the development of six factsheets around women and girls in sport. ...Read More »

Great Britain Cadet Women's Team Epee

29th November 2010

Congratulations to the Great Britain Cadet Women's Epee team. 2nd place in Grenoble. ...Read More »

Sheffield Sports Club Receives Funding

29th November 2010

SHEFFIELD SPORTS CLUB RECEIVES FUNDING IN LATEST ROUND OF CASH 4 CLUBS GRANTS ...Read More »

COACH SURVEY 2010 RESULTS

24th November 2010

In July of this year British Fencing and England Fencing asked its registered coaches to take part in a survey on coaching and coach education. ...Read More »

BRATISLAVA BRONZE FOR MCGEEVER

22nd November 2010

Jenny McGeever, 19, from Devon, won a bronze medal at the Women’s Epee A Grade in Bratislava at the weekend ...Read More »

COPENHAGEN MEN'S SABRE SATELLITE COMPETITION

19th November 2010

The Danish Fencing Federation just advised the FIE that unfortunately they have to cancel their Men's Sabre satellite tournament scheduled for January 15-16, 2011, in Copenhagen. ...Read More »

Junior World Cup Madrid

18th November 2010

Sophie Williams and Jessica Davies both take bronze medals at the Junior World Cup in Madrid this weekend. ...Read More »

VOLUNTEERS FOR SENIOR EUROPEAN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

17th November 2010

Senior European Championships are being held at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield from 16 to 21 July 2011. ...Read More »

Salzburg Cadet

16th November 2010

Kristjan Archer 9th in the Salzburg Cadet Men's Foil Competition ...Read More »

Bonn Men's Cadet Epee international

16th November 2010

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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR GOLD CHALLENGE

5th November 2010

Gold Challenge is a charitable program raising money for a variety of national and local charities. It is based on challenging individuals to complete a number of sporting activities, based around th ...Read More »

VOLVO ECO CHALLENGE - GRANTS FOR SPORTS CLUBS

4th November 2010

£10,000 of green grants available for sports clubs ...Read More »

MEMBERS REGIONAL AFFILIATION

1st November 2010

Following requests from several regions at last year’s AGM, England Fencing have carried out a wide-ranging consultation and review into how the regions are structured and managed. ...Read More »

Paris World Championships

1st November 2010

The President, Board and all at British Fencing wish the British Team every success at the World Championships. ...Read More »

ULU Team competition

1st November 2010

Congratulations to the University of London Union for organising the fifth annual team competition. This year there were 44 teams. The event also raised £200 for Children In Need. ...Read More »

FINAL RESULTS FROM THE EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

31st October 2010

Summary results from the European Junior Championships 2010, Lobnya, Russia ...Read More »

NEW RULE BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM BRITISH FENCING

29th October 2010

New Rule Books are now available to purchase from British Fencing ...Read More »

LATEST RESULTS FROM THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

28th October 2010

Amy Radford makes the top 8 in women's epee, Curtis Miller makes the top 16 in men's sabre. ...Read More »

BRITISH TEAM WINS EUROPEAN BRONZE

27th October 2010

GB Mens Foil win 31-30 against Russia in front of a home crowd to take the bronze medal . ...Read More »

PARENT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT - INTERNATIONAL TRIPS

26th October 2010

In response to the concerns expressed by parents regarding the costs of international trips, the Parents Group would like to invite all interested parties to a meeting to discuss the current foreign t ...Read More »

LPJS YORKSHIRE SABRE

26th October 2010

Regretably the entries for this years competition have been so small that I have taken the decision to cancel the event. ...Read More »

ROSOWSKY WINS BRONZE

25th October 2010

Husayn Rosowsky wins the bronze medal in Men's Foil at the Junior European Championships ...Read More »

FOLLOW THE EUROPEAN JUNIOR RESULTS ON TWITTER

23rd October 2010

You can follow the European Junior Results on our Twitter feeds ...Read More »

INJURY SIDELINES BRITISH FENCING'S TOP MEDAL PROSPECT

22nd October 2010

British Fencing regrets to announce that Richard Kruse, currently ranked number four in the world in Men’s Foil, has been ruled out of the World Fencing Championships due to an injury sustained in his ...Read More »

GB v Japan

22nd October 2010

Kenber (rt) catches Ota of Japan in the 5th relay in the GB v. Japan match at Lansdowne Friday 22/10 ...Read More »

VOLUNTEERING FOR LONDON 2012

21st October 2010

Following our earlier email on 29 July re volunteering for London 2012, please note that the closing date for applications is next week on Wednesday 27 October. ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY REGIONAL CENTRES

21st October 2010

The formal launch of the British Fencing National Academy took place earlier this year with 2 pilot training days & a residential week at Nottingham Trent University. Over 100 fencers & 70 staff were ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING APPOINTS EVENTS COORDINATOR

21st October 2010

British Fencing is pleased to announce that it has appointed Katie Dolan as Events Coordinator. ...Read More »

COMPETITIONS AND CALENDAR COMMITTEE OPEN RECRUITMENT

17th October 2010

British Fencing is looking to recruit the following roles as part of the new Competitions and Calendar Committee. ...Read More »

AGE FRIENDLY BOURNEMOUTH

12th October 2010

Two years ago Bournemouth Council launched its 'Age Friendly' campaign designed to encourage older people to be active and enjoy a better quality of life. ...Read More »

BBC UNSUNG HERO AWARD

11th October 2010

Each year the BBC honours individuals from the grassroots of sport at the Sports Personality of the Year Awards through its Unsung Hero Award. ...Read More »

TOMORROW'S ACHIEVERS FOIL AND EPEE TRAINING DAYS

11th October 2010

30th October, 8th and 22nd January ...Read More »

VETERANS WORLD CHAMPIONS

11th October 2010

Congratulations to Janet Cooksey (double World Champion), Graham Paul and Richard Bonehill on all winning World Veteran titles. ...Read More »

Change4Life Fencing Clubs

8th October 2010

If you are a club, a coach, a Partnership Development Manager or School Sports Co-ordinator seeking information on the Change4Life Fencing Clubs initiative click here ...Read More »

ENGLAND WINS COMMONWEALTH FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS

8th October 2010

Congratulations to the England Commonwealth senior team who won the Wilkinson Sword trophy for overall best performance at the 2010 Melbourne, ahead of Australia, Scotland and Singapore and 10 other c ...Read More »

OCTOBER SABRE TRAINING CANCELLED

7th October 2010

due to conflicts with competitions and world championship preparation the sabre training session scheduled for the 22nd to 24th of October has been cancelled ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING SEEKS NEW CHAIR

6th October 2010

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE 25th OCTOBER 2010 ...Read More »

FENCING TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

6th October 2010

LOCOG is recruiting a Fencing Technical Operations Manager, with a closing date of 20 October. ...Read More »

BRITISH CADET AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

4th October 2010

Results from the British Cadet and Junior Championships are now available online ...Read More »

LATEST RESULTS FROM THE WORLD VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st October 2010

Congratulations to all of our medal winners at the World Veterans Championships so far ...Read More »

Level 1 Fast Track Foil, Epee, October - Leeds (Yorks & Humberside)

29th September 2010

This course has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed after Christmas. ...Read More »

Sainsbury's UK School Games

29th September 2010

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HEAD OFFICE PHONE PROBLEMS

29th September 2010

British Fencing head office have recently been experiencing problems with our telephone lines. ...Read More »

Change4Life Fencing Clubs Update

29th September 2010

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LEVEL 2 ALL WEAPONS, NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY - NEWCASTLE (NORTH EAST)

29th September 2010

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HEAD OFFICE PHONES

28th September 2010

The phone lines at head office are under repair from BT due to a fault ...Read More »

Time to Get Moving and tackle mental health stigma

27th September 2010

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GB TEAM FOR THE WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCED

27th September 2010

The International Committee has approved the following Great Britain Team for the 2010 World Championships ...Read More »

Junior European Championships

21st September 2010

Congratulations to Mavis Thornton ...Read More »

2010 World Veterans Fencing Championships

20th September 2010

28th September-3rd October 2010, Porec, Croatia ...Read More »

FENCING DISPLAY AT WHITGIFT SCHOOL FOR LONDON 2012

13th September 2010

My thanks to Alex O'Connell, Alex Tofalides, Jamie Fitzgerald, Maiyuran Ratneswaran, Anton Howes, James Allen and Alex Fraser who put on a superb display of fencing at Whitgift School. ...Read More »

SPORTS SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER MANAGERS - SENIOR EUROPEAN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS

10th September 2010

Could you be the person that supports British Fencing in creating the Sports Specific Volunteer Team for the 2011 European Championships ...Read More »

JENNY MCGEEVER SHORTLISTED FOR THE BA GREAT BRITONS AWARDS

9th September 2010

Jenny McGeever has been shortlisted for the BA Great Britons Awards and now needs YOUR vote! ...Read More »

ENGLAND FENCING BOARD ELECTIONS 2010

2nd September 2010

Nominations are invited for the role of Non-Executive Director of England Fencing Ltd to take office following the AGM in November (either 20th or 27th - TBD ...Read More »

NOTICE FOR ALL ATHLETES IN THE CURRENT TOP 20 OF THE NATIONAL SENIOR AND JUNIOR SQUADS

2nd September 2010

Senior and Junior Sabre Squad Training Sessions 2010/11 ...Read More »

UK SCHOOL GAMES

2nd September 2010

Good luck to all those competing in the UK School Games ...Read More »

British Fencing Celebration Dinner/Dance 2012

1st September 2010

This is to celebrate our 110th Birthday and also to celebrate the hosting of the Olympic Games in London. ...Read More »

AASE GIVES A LEVEL FENCING

27th August 2010

It’s True! Get yours here! ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING LAUNCHES NATIONAL ACADEMY

26th August 2010

British Fencing is pleased to announce the launch its National Academy with an intensive week at Nottingham Trent University. ...Read More »

AASE Gives A Level Fencing

26th August 2010

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REFEREES NEEDED FOR THE GB CADET AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

26th August 2010

If you are a fencer competing in the Under 20 Championships and able and available to referee on the Under 17 day(Saturday) you would be most welcome as a referee. ...Read More »

Level 1 & 2 Coaching course in All Weapons - October 2010 London (South East)

25th August 2010

Level 1 & 2 All Weapons – October 2010 – London (South East) ...Read More »

PISTE ASSISTANT TUTOR WANTED IN DERBYSHIRE

24th August 2010

North East Derbyshire School Sports Partnership are looking for a Piste Assistant tutor to run a course during the week commencing 25th October. ...Read More »

THREE WEAPON COACH REQUIRED

17th August 2010

Jersey is seeking a coach for both Regent Fencing Club and for the school circuit. ...Read More »

GLOBE THEATRE FENCING

17th August 2010

Fencing Training for Actors ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING STARTS SEARCH FOR NEW CHAIR

14th August 2010

British Fencing is starting a search to recruit a new Chair to lead the sport to 2012 and beyond ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING OFFICE CLOSURE - MONDAY 16TH AUGUST

13th August 2010

British Fencing's Head Office will be closed on Monday 16th August for the start of the National Academy week ...Read More »

AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING RULES (UKADR)

13th August 2010

With effect from 7th August 2010, the special British Fencing version of the UKADR has been amended so as to bring it into line with amendments to the basic United Kingdom Anti-Doping Rules. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING LEVEL 1 REFEREE TRAINING

13th August 2010

As part of the National Academy summer training camp, British Fencing are offering training courses in all areas of fencing officiating ...Read More »

ACADEMY TEAM MANAGER TRAINING

13th August 2010

21st August 2010, 9:30-17:00 ...Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY REGIONAL COACH

10th August 2010

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Stone Setting for Mr Joe Eden

10th August 2010

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BRITISH FENCING EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR

10th August 2010

British Fencing is looking for an events co-ordinator to support expanding events programme. This role is a key position in the British Fencing’s development up to the London Olympics and will includ ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING SCHOOLS AND CLUB OFFICER

10th August 2010

British Fencing is looking for a Schools and Club Officer to support the development of school clubs and links to community clubs. The officer will work in the Change 4 Life School Club programme and ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING NATIONAL ACADEMY ARMOURY TRAINING

10th August 2010

As part of the National Academy summer training camp, British Fencing are offering training courses in all areas of fencing officiating. ...Read More »

SINGAPORE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

6th August 2010

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CASH 4 CLUBS GRANT PROGRAMME

6th August 2010

Bridlington Blades receives award from Cash 4 Clubs ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING IS SEEKING A MEDIA OFFICER OR A MEDIA PARTNER

6th August 2010

In the build up to a home Olympic Games in 2012, British Fencing recognises the importance of communications and is looking to recruit a Media Officer to help deliver our ambition of becoming a “World ...Read More »

LONDON 2012

5th August 2010

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KRUSE WINS SINGAPORE MASTERS

2nd August 2010

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BRITISH FENCING – TEAM MANAGER TRAINING

27th July 2010

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

27th July 2010

Do you have what it takes to be a London 2012 Games Maker? ...Read More »

British Championships, Individual and Team Results

26th July 2010

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2010 British Disabled Fencing Association Nationals

26th July 2010

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BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS NOW ONLINE

25th July 2010

RESULTS FROM THE BRITISH INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE NOW ONLINE ...Read More »

Sports Coach UK Sainsbury's UK School Games

22nd July 2010

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

21st July 2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of British Fencing Association Limited will be held at 11.30 am on Saturday 7th August 2010 at Filton College WISE Campus New Road, Stoke Gifford ...Read More »

GREAT BRITAIN WINS EUROPEAN TEAM BRONZE

21st July 2010

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Coaching Survey

20th July 2010

Help to develop coach education ...Read More »

Newly created independent Parents Group needs your help!

19th July 2010

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Richard Kruse Wins European Bronze

19th July 2010

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RICHARD KRUSE WINS BRONZE MEDAL AT THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LEIPZIG

18th July 2010

Richard Kruse has won the bronze medal at the European Championships in Leipzig. Kruse narrowly lost out to Valerio Aspromonte for a place in the final of the men's foil here at the European Champions ...Read More »

Euro Bronze for Fencer Kruse

18th July 2010

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CHANGE 4 LIFE TUTORS, VACANCY NOTICE

15th July 2010

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GB Individual National Championships, 24th July 2010: ENTRY LISTS

14th July 2010

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Over 500 youngsters from Birmingham LEA schools in mega mini-fencing taster session

13th July 2010

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Michael Norfolk MBE

12th July 2010

Michael Norfolk Chairman of the Welsh Veterans and also Chairman of Wrexham Fencing Club has been made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List ...Read More »

European Championships Great Britain Team

12th July 2010

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HOLIDAY INN HOTEL OFFER FOR THE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

9th July 2010

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National Academy Summer Camp

7th July 2010

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CHEF DE MISSION FOR JUNIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

7th July 2010

BRITISH FENCING IS LOOKING FOR A CHEF DE MISSION FOR THE EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS ...Read More »

Cadet and Junior Ranking Scheme 2010-2011

6th July 2010

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GBR Cadet Men's Epee - GBR Cadet Women's Epee

5th July 2010

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Tofalides selected for Youth Olympic in Singapore

2nd July 2010

British Fencing is very pleased to announce that Alex Tofalides has been offered a place in the Youth Olympics by the FIE ...Read More »

Referees Committee Vacancies

2nd July 2010

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Withdrawal of BF membership cards

2nd July 2010

From June 2010, British Fencing will no longer be issuing paper cards to members. ...Read More »

Nicoll caps off fantastic World Cup season with 13th place in New York

24th June 2010

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Lost Property

24th June 2010

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Hutchison and Nicoll continue good form by making top 16 on Havana

18th June 2010

On 12th June 2010, Jo Hutchison and Chrystall Nicoll continued a promising season for the British Women’s sabre team by finishing in the top 16 at the penultimate World Cup of the year. ...Read More »

Team Selected for the European Championships

17th June 2010

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Vetting and Barring Scheme

16th June 2010

The government today announced the suspension of the introduction of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) pending the outcome of a comprehensive review which is likely to result in remodelling and sig ...Read More »

Foil Committee Chair and Vice-Chair Positions Vacant

16th June 2010

British Fencing has reopened the recruitment process for the Foil Committee Chair following no applications. ...Read More »

BFA Honours Committee Meeting

14th June 2010

The BFA Honours Committee will be meeting shortly. ...Read More »

Havanna FIE World Cup

10th June 2010

Congratulations to Chrystall Nicol and Jo Hutchison who both made the top 16 in this FIE Senior World Cup ...Read More »

Congratulations to Joan Whitehouse

9th June 2010

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Level 1 & 2 Foil, Epee, August - North London

7th June 2010

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So you want to become an England Fencing Coach Tutor?

4th June 2010

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FIE Competition Rule Book Changes

3rd June 2010

Changes to the FIE Competition Rule Book ...Read More »

Veterans Take Gold

3rd June 2010

Congratulation to the Women's Sabre team of Sue Benney, Beth Davidson, Caron Hale and Jane Hutchison who won Gold at the European Team Championships in Maxedonia ...Read More »

REFEREE EXAM HIATUS ANNOUNCED

1st June 2010

The British Fencing Referees Comittee have announced a hiatus in referee exams with immediate effect ...Read More »

AGM ADVANCE NOTICE

30th May 2010

The AGM is on the 7th August ...Read More »

Back to Back Grand Prix Silver Medals for Richard Kruse

27th May 2010

On 25th May 2010, London based Richard Kruse won a silver medal at the Grand Prix Men’s Foil event in St Petersburg taking his international ranking to seventh. ...Read More »

Nicoll takes Bronze at Senior International Women’s Sabre A Grade in Austria

27th May 2010

On 25th April 2010, Lottery funded fencer, Chrystall Nicoll delivered the performance of her career to date by taking the Bronze medal at a World Cup fencing competition in Klagenfurt, Austria at the ...Read More »

Challenge Australia

24th May 2010

Many congratulations to Jon Willis who was 7th in this FIE Senior World Cup. ...Read More »

Senior European Championships Officials Selection

24th May 2010

The European Confederation has selected Mavis Thornton to be a member of the Directoire Technique for these championships. ...Read More »

ELECTIONS 2010

19th May 2010

Election papers are out now ...Read More »

Further gains made by British Fencers

18th May 2010

with Halsted and Nicoll winning World Cup Bronze medals ...Read More »

Laurence Halsted wins Bronze in Tokyo

17th May 2010

Congratulations to Laurence Halsted who won bronze in the FIE Grand Prix in Tokyo ...Read More »

Nicoll Wins Bronze in Koblenz

17th May 2010

Congratulations to Chrystall Nicoll who won bronze at the FIE World Cup in Koblenz. ...Read More »

FIE Sabre Coaching Course

14th May 2010

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Advanced Notice for Coach Educators

14th May 2010

Special Call to all England Fencing Registered Coach Educators ...Read More »

European Under 23 Championships

12th May 2010

Congratulations to Jenny McGeever who made a top 16 placing at the European Under 23 Championships held in Gdansk. ...Read More »

Kruse Wins Silver Medal

10th May 2010

Great Britain’s Fencers Promise More After Seoul Success ...Read More »

Excalibur 2010

4th May 2010

I am very pleased to report that 12 Counties took part in this popular and long standing Inter County Team event. ...Read More »

Salle Joseph

4th May 2010

I am pleased to announce that Salle Joseph has been awarded £1000 ...Read More »

FIE Sabre Coaching Course

4th May 2010

I am very pleased that Phil Shepherd-Foster has been selected for this course and his place confirmed by the FIE. ...Read More »

Shanghai Men's Foil

4th May 2010

Laurence Halsted and Richard Kruse both made the top 16 in this FIE Grand Prix. ...Read More »

BYCs 2010

4th May 2010

I am writing to publicly thank all the volunteers and paid staff who made the BYCs 2010 such a success. ...Read More »

Referees Wanted For The Bristol Open

3rd May 2010

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World U20 U17 Championships

29th April 2010

Full Report on the World U20,U17 Championships Baku ...Read More »

Klagenfurt FIE Women's Sabre World Cup

26th April 2010

Congratulations to Jo Hutchison who made the top 8 and to Chrystal Nicoll who was third ...Read More »

Nicoll takes Bronze

25th April 2010

at Senior International Women’s Sabre A Grade in Austria ...Read More »

GB Women's Epee Team Host Ukraine Squad for training and an international team match

23rd April 2010

The Great Britain Women’s Epee team have just hosted a training camp for the Ukraine squad in conjunction with Roehampton University. ...Read More »

Baku

23rd April 2010

Congratulations to Amy Radford who was 8th in the Cadet Women's Epee and has qualified for the Singapore Youth Olympics. ...Read More »

Academy News

23rd April 2010

The British Fencing National Academy has now started to make an impact on our next generation of national team fencers. ...Read More »

Tomorrow’s Achiever’s are Back

23rd April 2010

England Fencing is pleased to announce the re-launch of the Tomorrow’s Achievers national training days. ...Read More »

European Referees Nominated

23rd April 2010

The following referees have been nominated by a panel to the EFC for the 2010 European Championships in Leipzig: ...Read More »

London 2012 Ticketing

14th April 2010

The world's greatest sporting events are coming to London! Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2011. ...Read More »

Berlin International Men's Foil Team Competition

13th April 2010

Berlin International Men's Foil Team Competition ...Read More »

A Weekend of International Success

10th April 2010

Congratulations to Richard Kruse who retained his Copenhagen FIE World Cup title when he beat Glonek of Poland 15-8 in the final. ...Read More »

FIE Men's Foil Masters Competition

10th April 2010

Congratulations to Richard Kruse who was 2nd in in the Men's Foil Masters Competition. ...Read More »

Youth Olympics

9th April 2010

Congratulations to Amy Radford who has qualified for the Youth Olympics in Singapore ...Read More »

Regional Road Show

1st April 2010

British Fencing’s National Development Manager Ben Campion, is holding the third meeting of a series of ‘Regional Road Shows’ in the East Midlands in April. ...Read More »

British Men's Foil Team Win Silver Medal

31st March 2010

British Men's Foil Team Win Silver Medal ...Read More »

Nicoll takes Bronze

30th March 2010

at Senior International Women’s Sabre A Grade in Austria ...Read More »

U23 European Championships

24th March 2010

Any fencer who is in the top 10 of the senior rankings, or in the top 3 of the junior rankings, who would like to compete in these championships, must inform the international committee before 30th Ma ...Read More »

Great Britain Veteran World Championships Success

15th March 2010

Congratulations to Jane Hutchison and Richard Cohen who both won World Titles in Moscow. ...Read More »

International Foil and Sabre Success

15th March 2010

I am pleased to report that Louise Bond-Williams and Chrystal Nicoll both made the the top 16 in the FIE Grand Prix in Lamezia, Italy. ...Read More »

Encouraging Younger International Results

9th March 2010

Encouraging Younger International Results ...Read More »

European Cadet Championships

8th March 2010

Congratulations to Caitlin Chang who made the top 16 in the Women's Epee at the European Cadet Championships. ...Read More »

International Foil and Sabre Success

3rd March 2010

Louise Bond-Williams and Chrystal Nicoll both made the the top 16 in the FIE Grand Prix in Lamezia, Italy. ...Read More »

European Cadet Championships

3rd March 2010

Congratulations to Alex Tofalides who made the top 8 in the European Cadet Championships Men's Foil in Athens. ...Read More »

Foil Your Eyes Only

26th February 2010

A group of Barnet fencers were shaken and perhaps a little stirred on Wednesday (24 February) when they met up with Bond girl Gemma Arterton. ...Read More »

Senior International Success

23rd February 2010

Congratulations to Louise Bond-Williams who made the top 16 in Budapest and to our Men's Foil team who were fifth in the FIE World Team event in Venice. ...Read More »

Malchow World Cup Germany 28 January – 1 Feb

17th February 2010

The Malchow World Cup attracted 100 competitors from 15 countries. ...Read More »

New International Success

16th February 2010

Congratulations to Jon Willis and Nick Perry who both made the top 8 in the FIE world cup in Tallinn. ...Read More »

Jamie Fitzgerald wins Junior World Cup

14th February 2010

Congratulations to Jamie Fitzgerald who won the FIE Junior World Cup in Aix, France. ...Read More »

British Fencing & England Fencing Ltd Announcement

12th February 2010

British Fencing (BF) and England Fencing Ltd (EF) have reached an agreement for greater co-operation in delivery of services to members and the sport as a whole. ...Read More »

Weekend International Round Up

2nd February 2010

Congratulations to Richard Kruse who made the top 16 in the FIE Grand Prix in Paris. ...Read More »

International Junior Sabre Success

25th January 2010

Congratulations to Sophie Williams who made the top eight and to Maiyuran Ratneswaran and Alice Watson who made the top 16 at the FIE Junior Sabre World Cup in Logrono, Spain. ...Read More »

New International Success

21st January 2010

Congratulations to Jon Willis and Nick Perry who both made the top 8 in the FIE world cup in Tallinn. ...Read More »

BEWARE SUDAFED

21st January 2010

The decongestant Pseudoephedrine (in Sudafed preparations and other cold remedies) is back on the WADA in-competition prohibited list from 1.1.10 ...Read More »

Philip Marsh 3rd place in the Cadet Men's Epee

18th January 2010

Philip Marsh came 3rd in the Cadet Men's Epee Zeppelinturnier in Friedrichshafen, Germany this weekend. An Excellent result. ...Read More »

Jon Willis wins FIE World Cup

11th January 2010

Many congratulations to Jon Willis who has won the FIE Men's Epee World Cup in Kish Island. ...Read More »

Cadet Winton 2009

22nd December 2009

The London Region team won the Cadet Winton Cup on 19th / 20th December at Millfield School ...Read More »

Launch of the University of Ulster Fencing Academy

18th December 2009

The University Of Ulster is pleased to announce the launch of the University of Ulster Fencing Academy. Following the successful hosting of the 2009 World Junior and Cadets World Championships the Uni ...Read More »

International Cadet Bronze Medal

14th December 2009

Congratulations to Soji Aiyenuro who was third at the Cadet International Sabre in Goppingen, Germany, this weekend. ...Read More »

UK Sport Funding till March 2013

11th December 2009

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TRANSPARENT MASKS

7th December 2009

Following the recent incident with a transparent mask in the European Junior Championships in Denmark, the Board has placed temporary restrictions on the use of certain transparent masks in the UK. ...Read More »

Italy FIE Junior World Cup

7th December 2009

Congratulations to the Women's Epee team on coming third and to Alex Tofalides on making the top 16 in the Men's Foil individual. ...Read More »

Lansdowne Club Match

3rd December 2009

Britain’s Richard Kruse, Laurence Halsted and Ed Jeffries met the Russian senior foil ‘A’ team at the Lansdowne Club Monday evening (30/11/09) for a closely fought match in which the Russians just pul ...Read More »

Power of Sport Award

2nd December 2009

Truro Fencing Club's Fence Cornwall Project has been awarded the BBC South West Power of Sport Award for its impact on the local community and its work in increasing participation in grass roots sport ...Read More »

Middlesex student gets Olympic Scholarship

25th November 2009

The pen and the sword – Middlesex student gets Olympic scholarship ...Read More »

GB Team wins in Meylan

25th November 2009

Congratulations to Harry Boteler, Soji Aiyenuro, Henry Walker and Chris Lawrence who won the Meylan Boy's Cadet Sabre Team competition this weekend from a starting field of 28 teams. ...Read More »

Cadet Women's Foil International Success

16th November 2009

Congratulations to Leah King who was 5th and Ruth Clarke who made the top 16 at the Austrian Cadet international this weekend. ...Read More »

Modling Men's Epee Cadet International

16th November 2009

Congratulations to Jack Hudson who was 5th in this strong cadet international. Also well done to Philip Marsh who was 13th. These are two good results. ...Read More »

ROCHELLE DAZELEY

16th November 2009

Rochelle received a Torch Trophy Trust Award from HRH the Duchess of Gloucester on Monday, 16th November, 2009, at the Army & Navy Club, London. ...Read More »

Latest CRB Information

30th October 2009

Latest information about Vetting and Barring and Independent Safeguarding Authority implementation ...Read More »

Full results from British Fencing Awards 2009

1st October 2009

Following a public vote the following were all presented with their awards at the Winton Dinner on 12 September 2009. ...Read More »

Therapeutic Use Exemption

14th January 2009

The Therapeutic Use Exemption process has changed from 1.1.09. Please be aware that it is now more complicated for certain asthma inhalers ...Read More »

Clothing Regulations

1st January 2006

The Board believe that ultimately the BFA safety standards should reflect the new CEN regulations, adjusted to the needs of particular standards of fencing. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING EMAIL MAINTENCE MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

There will shortly be some essential maintence being made to the British Fencing email system which will take 24 hours to complete. ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING & ENGLAND FENCING COACH, CLUB & VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE 2011

Following the successful British and England Fencing conference held in March 2010, we are pleased to announce that the first of this year’s conferences for coaches, club organisers and other voluntee ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING SEEKS OFFICIAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER

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ENTRY OPEN FOR BRITISH CADETS & JUNIORS

Entry is open for the British Cadet and Junior Championships at the EIS, Sheffield. ...Read More »

ENTRY EXTENDED FOR THE BRITISH CADETS & JUNIORS

The online entry for the British Cadet and Junior Championships has been extended until Monday 27th ...Read More »

BRITISH FENCING IS SEARCHING FOR TEAM MANAGERS

British Fencing is searching for Team Managers to support the GB Junior and Cadet Teams ...Read More »

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