2025 GB CUP (DEU CHAMPIONSHIPS)

Sunday 27th April 2025 

The eligibility requirements have been updated for 2025 as follows:

• Fencers must be listed on the intermediate rankings and hold a D, E or U rating.
• Fencers that have represented Home Nations or GBR at any level are no longer excluded (subject to above requirement).
• Where regions have planned qualifying events the top two eligible fencers in each weapon will be invited.
• Priority entry will then be offered to fencers based on their intermediate ranking, after which entry will be open to all eligible fencers.

The changes have been made to allow more fencers to access the competition as not all regions have been able to hold qualifying events. The introduction of the intermediate rankings, and DEU rating events is steadily building a community of local and regional fencers who would like the opportunity to fence in a  British Championships.

Regions and Home Nations will continue to run intermediate and DEU events that contribute to intermediate rankings or ratings which in turn will allow fencers to be eligible for the GB Cup. For example novice/intermediate regional championships, smaller local opens.

All entrants to the GB Cup 2025 require a compete membership.

Regions may also accept recreational memberships to enter their GB Cup qualifier. If a fencer finishes in a qualifying position (top two eligible fencers) and has a recreational membership, BF will upgrade their membership to Compete level to allow entry to the GB Cup on the 27th April. The fencer will then be responsible for the payment of the Compete membership at the time of the next renewal.

Entry Process: Information on the entry process can be found here 

• 10th March 2025 – Intermediate ranking lists to be used to invite top eligible fencers. List of top eligible fencers can be found here.
• 10th March – 31st March 2025 –  Top two from regional qualifiers (where a region has run a qualifier) invited after events take place
• 7th – 19th April 2025 – Entry window for open entry (all eligible fencers are able to enter)

Eligible fencers in the first entry window (top 20 on the ranking list) who are also competing in their regional event can enter the GB Cup before their qualifier. If they finish in a qualifying position at the qualifier, the next eligible fencer will be invited as part of the regional qualification spaces.

Referee Quota:

Club Quota referee provision is not in place at this event. All referees will be invited by BF.

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. BF Safety Rules and Domestic Competition Equipment Requirements. 

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 Sport80. 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.

If you are a coach or parent/carer requiring accreditation for the British Senior Championships, you must complete this form ahead of the event.

Accreditation allows you to enter the field of play and support an athlete from the side of their piste during the Direct Elimination rounds only. No parents/coaches or supporters will be allowed onto the field of play during the poule stages.

Spectators are able to get very close to action without entering the Field of Play so if you do not wish to be the person with them during the DE stages, accreditation is not required.

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

There is a separate process for coaches based outside the UK who wish to support athletes representing GBR at domestic events – contact [email protected] for more information.

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.