2025 BRITISH PARA FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS

British Para Fencing Championships

• Fencers are required to check in at the check in desk before the close of check in time.

Saturday 26th April 

Sunday 27th April 

Format: Event Format to be decided and communicated after entries close.

British Championships at Junior, Under 23 and Senior levels will be open only to those holding British nationality, including those holding multiple nationalities, provided the fencer does not hold a World Ability Sport licence issued for a country other than Great Britain. More information on eligibility can be found here: Eligibility for British Championships

The British Para Fencing Championships will be open only to those who hold an international or domestic classification.

Entry Process:

Entries open for all eligible fencers on 3rd March 2025.

Referee Quota:

Club Quota referee provision is not in place at this event. All referees will be invited by BF for both days of competition.

Entry Fee Support Scheme 

Applications must be completed per athlete. For multiple athletes from one household, please complete separate application forms.

Applications close:

• Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 5pm (first entry window – top eligible fencers)
• Wednesday 26th March 2024 at 5pm (open entry)

All applicants will be told the outcome of their application by close of play on Friday 21st March (first entry window) or Friday 28th March 2025 (open entry)

Applicants will then be contacted by the BF Events Team with further information on how to enter the event.

The form below is for all individual events taking place 26-27th April 2025.

Equipment: All fencers must wear the correct kit as per British Fencing rules. This will include FIE chest protectors (m.25 4(c) ) and 800N sabre gloves (please see important reminder here: Sabre Gloves)

Fencers can withdraw up to 12noon the day before their competition using the online form here: Withdrawals

On the day withdrawals can be done via phone using Event team contact number which is available via Sport:80. Entered athletes will be emailed with further details closer to the event.

Live Streaming: We are continuing our commitment to live streaming at BF events. Further information on streaming schedule will be released in the weeks leading up to the event.

Media:  Please note there will be filming and photography including live streaming at this event for BF purposes. If you do not give photography and filming permission for yourself or your athlete, please contact [email protected] before the event.

Photography Policy:  Photography and video using smartphones for personal use only (including coaching and social media) is permitted.

Please be mindful of the age of participants, and read our photography safeguarding policy: https://www.britishfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/8_photography_policy.pdf

‘Live streaming’ or broadcasting video in any way, from any device including smartphones, is not permitted.

Anyone wanting to take photographs using any kind of professional or semi-pro camera equipment must apply for media accreditation in advance of the event – accreditation will not be available during competition. This means any kind of camera with a detachable lens, and/or using any kind of tripod or monopod.

Media accreditation is for still photography only – no pro or semi-pro video equipment is permitted. Please email: [email protected]

British Fencing reserves the right to refuse or withdraw photographic accreditation at any time without giving a reason.

NOTE: Any person taking photographs of any kind with any device must follow any instructions given by the BF media representatives, the Event Director, and / or the referees. 

Accreditation: Accreditation will be in place for access to the Field of Play (FoP) at the event. There will be no access to the Field of Play without an accreditation.

Why is there an accreditation system in place?

There are several reasons why an accreditation system has been introduced at BF events. Field of Play (FoP) accreditation was in part introduced to control and improve the quality of the immediate environment around the fencer when they compete. Over the years an increasing number of parents, coaches etc have wished to support fencers by occupying spaces closer and closer to the piste which causes safety issues and makes refereeing more difficult.

Importantly fencers tell us that they do not like this overcrowding and it makes it harder to concentrate.

Do I need FoP accreditation if I am just coming to the event?

No. There is spectator seating and standing room in both halls with space to view all pistes. Spectators are able to view the actions from behind the FoP barriers, which will be only a few meters behind the end of the piste.

Parents/Guardians/Carers can apply for accreditation using the form below to have access to the piste to support with medical needs.

Deadline for Applications: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 5pm

Video Refereeing: We anticipate that video refereeing will be in place from for the finals of the individual events, which will take place on the ‘finals’ pistes.

Shop: Leon Paul will have a stand at the venue throughout the weekend.

Welfare: There will be a dedicated welfare officer at the event who will be clearly visible throughout. All welfare issues that arise at the event must be reported to the welfare officer present.

Sustainability: As part of BFs commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our sport, no single-use plastic bottles will be permitted on the field of play. We hope that the community will support efforts in this area and ensure that everyone brings re-useable bottles to the event.

Prayer Room: There will be a prayer room available at the venue for all three days. Please ask at reception or speak to a member of the team and they will direct you.

Disabilities: BF recognises that many disabilities are hidden and participants in competitions may need additional support throughout the event. Any disability information that you provide in your membership profile (provided that you have given permission to share) will be passed to the organising team and a member of the event welfare team will get in touch to discuss how we can help.

Alternatively you can contact us in advance either by emailing the events team directly [email protected], or the BF safeguarding lead ([email protected]).

Finally, you can ask speak to a member of the onsite team at check-in. Please note the earlier you raise any additional support needs, the better able we are to make reasonable accommodations.