Medical Committee

The Medical Committee is a BF Standing Committee.

All BF Standing Committee Terms of References must align with the Board approved BF Standing Committee – Basic Terms of Reference v1.4 approved 25.6.2026.

Outputs

Review the accident/near miss/serious medical incident form and manage the response procedures
To advise on the formulation of policy and plans to help reduce the risk of illness and injury through participation in Fencing activities.
To promote and support education, training and the dissemination of information to help reduce the risk of illness and injury through participation in Fencing activities, including liaison with the Safety Committee.
Collect data on the incidence of injury and illness in fencers (using the accident/near miss/serious medical incident form) .
Led by the Anti-doping Panel, and in co-operation with the ADP medical support staff support and advise on anti-doping policy implementation, including its application to junior fencers.
To provide a forum for discussion and communication between medical members of the Fencing community.
Ensure BF demonstrates consistency and best practice in both medical support and anti-doping policy in relation to hosting international competitions.
To provide input into selection processes, where requested.
To review and propose updates/changes to all relevant BF policies.
To advise the Executive Team on Medical Provision at BF events.

Meeting Dates
The Committee is expected to meet 3-4 times a year, online or face to face.

Committee Members (Specialism/Area of Practice)
Chair: Clare Halsted (GP, Anti-Doping)