BYC 2026 ENTRIES REOPEN FOR QUALIFIED & RQE NON-QUALIFIED FENCERS
Entries for the 2026 British Youth Championships (BYCs) are reopening to qualified and RQE non-qualified fencers on 8th April, at 1pm. The new entry deadline is Monday 13th April, 12pm.
As part of the entry process for the BYCs, spaces are opened to non-qualified fencers who competed in the RQEs once all qualified entries have been received. The entry window for non-qualified fencers who attended an RQE is now open. There is also an opportunity for qualified fencers who missed the April 6th entry deadline to enter before April 13th.
Parents and coaches should check the following information to ensure fencers are entered appropriately:
Scenario A: Fencers who qualified for the BYCs and have already entered before the previous April 6th deadline: action required.
Scenario B: Fencers who qualified for the 2026 BYCs, but missed the previous deadline of Monday 6th April: action required.
- Entries have reopened as of Wednesday 8th April at 1pm.
- Please check your original entry invitation email and enter by April 13th, 12pm.
- As entries are first come first served basis, a place is not guaranteed. Limited availability.
- A reminder: you can only enter in the weapon(s) you qualified in. You are not eligible to enter in any other weapon.
- Spaces are limited so if places are filled, please sign up to the waiting list. If a space opens up and you are on the waiting list, you will recieve an email confirming your waiting list space has been approved and you can follow the instructions to accept or decline.
- Once you have entered and receive your confirmation, please attend the BYC Q&A Community Discussion on April 14th at 12pm or 6pm: Sign up here.
Scenario C: Non-qualifed fencers who attended an RQE: action required.
- Non-qualified fencers who attended an RQE are now eligible to enter.
- An invitation will be emailed on Thursday 9th April by 12noon.
- Entries are on a first come, first served basis. Limited availability.
- A reminder: you can only enter in the weapon(s) you competed in. You are not eligible to enter in any other weapon.
- Spaces are limited so if places are filled, please sign up to the waiting list. If a space opens up and you are on the waiting list, you will recieve an email confirming your waiting list space has been approved and you can follow the instructions to accept or decline.
- Once you have entered and receive your confirmation, please attend the BYC Q&A Community Discussion on April 14th at 12pm or 6pm: Sign up here.
For more information and to see the schedule, visit the 2026 British Youth Championships webpage here.
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