Welcome to stage 2 of your Introduction membership journey!

YOUR FENCING WORLD

In this stage we will look at how you can find a club near you with our Club Finder. Do you have accessibility needs? Find a list of accessible clubs by following the link here.

Want to see our fencers in action?

Take a look at our Youtube page where you can find videos of our athletes, past competitions and some fun techniques you can try at home on our “I tried fencing” playlist. Why not give the first lesson a go now!?!

Disability Fencing

Many people participate in fencing with disabilities and there is also the option to participate in Wheelchair Fencing at clubs and also at competitions, right up to the Paralympics.

British Fencing (BF) is focused on ensuring all fencers no matter their background, impairment, or disability are treated equitably and fairly when participating in all levels in fencing.

Some terms you may hear

Para Fencing – we use this term to refer to disabled fencers on the Paralympic pathway and those in the World Class Programme, including those participating in IWAS and Paralympic events.

Wheelchair Fencing/Fencer or Sitting Fencing/Sitting Fencer – This refers to the wider community of fencers who sit in a chair or wheelchair to fence, at the club and national level, but who may not be classified or classifiable as a Paralympic athlete.

Disability inclusive fencing/Disabled fencer – describes all fencers who have a disability or impairment, and all fencing opportunities specifically for those with disabilities.

Standing fencing/fencer or FIE rules fencing– this is the term used to reference the FIE style of fencing which is performed standing and is currently in the Olympic games. It’s best not to use the term non-disabled fencing to reference FIE-based standing fencing as there are likely many athletes who consider themselves disabled but still take part in this style.

Why not find out about the wider world of Fencing, Your world of Fencing by signing up to the Fencing Digest by following the links in the tiles below.

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