Germany has joined the USA and France in the growing international SwordSeat Family, with certificates presented at the Senior European Fencing Championships.
BF has welcomed Germany as the latest federation to join the international SwordSeat Family, further strengthening the global movement to support inclusive and athlete-focused fencing environments.
The milestone was marked at the Senior European Fencing Championships, where BF President Pat Aiyenuro formally presented certificates to representatives from both Germany and France (France being the first addition to the SwordSeat Family network).
Germany’s inclusion reflects increasing international engagement with the programme, as federations look to strengthen accessibility within their pathways. By joining the SwordSeat family alongside France and the USA, the German federation aligns with a shared commitment to providing high-quality environments for all athletes, while contributing to the development of consistent approaches across borders.
DFB President Benjamin Denzer sees the cooperation as an important signal for the future development of the association:
“Fencing should be accessible to everyone – regardless of age or physical ability. With the Swordseat, we are translating this principle into a concrete offering that our clubs can implement. This cooperation demonstrates that international collaboration, innovation, and social responsibility can together create new opportunities for our sport.”
Further details on Germany’s announcement can be found on the German federation website (in German): German Fencing joins the international SwordSeat family.
Funded through generous donations from the BF Charity, on behalf of British Fencing and directed by Rick Rodgers, Dr. Ed Elias designed and developed the SwordSeat™ with his Integrated Design Engineering student Conor Roberts at the University of Bath. The SwordSeat™ is our response to the prohibitive cost and equipment requirements of wheelchair fencing.
Related items:
USA Fencing Becomes Second BF Swordseat Family Member
Swordseat Family Welcomes First Member (France)
This post is related to the BF 2030 Strategy to Grow Participation. Read more about the full BF 2030 Strategy and goals here.
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