Competition guide
The rules, the British Championships, the GB League and running an event: what to know before you fence or organise.
Competing
Before you fence
Rules Zone
Black Card Note: in GBR Domestic Events the fencer is immediately excluded from the competition and suspended from the remainder of the…
-
Exemptions from British Championships
The exemption list for the British Championships is available for athletes, parents and selectors to review. Eligibility pre-requisites…
Venue and Accessibility Information
This page contains information about the event venue (Sport Wales National Centre)
-
BYC Kit Requirements
It is acceptable for to wear tracksuits over breaches (800N) and socks on the day as long as the pockets of the tracksuit bottoms are…
Seated Fencing Competitions
Outside of the World Championships and European Championships, for which competitors are selected for by British Fencing and the World…
BUCS Team Fencing
Higher Education Zone > BUCS Team Fencing
-
British Fencing Event Refund Policy
Refunds requested up to 6 weeks before the original closing date will receive a full refund less the platform and card fees.
-
BF Events and Championships Archive and Round-Ups
2026 Cadet (U17) & Junior (U20) National Championships, 12th-13th September
A–Z
Everything in the competition guide
- Accessibility and Venue Information Eis Sheffield This page contains information about the event venue for the English Institute of Sport (EIS Sheffield).
- BF Event Media Information The BF event media team is comprised of a very small group of BF staff and volunteers. To maintain lower event running costs, BF doesn’t allocate budget to media. During BF events, the media team prioritises live streaming and replay (when included in the event), podium…
- BF Events and Championships Archive and Round-Ups 2026 Cadet (U17) & Junior (U20) National Championships, 12th-13th September
- British Championships FAQs Frequently asked questions are listed below for each British Fencing National Championships.
- British Fencing Event Refund Policy Refunds requested up to 6 weeks before the original closing date will receive a full refund less the platform and card fees.
- BUCS Team Fencing Higher Education Zone > BUCS Team Fencing
- BYC Kit Requirements It is acceptable for to wear tracksuits over breaches (800N) and socks on the day as long as the pockets of the tracksuit bottoms are sewn shut.
- Community Discussion Events To help create and share best practice, BF has created a series of online community discussion events, inviting members to raise issues, discuss topics, and share ideas.
- Event Licencing - An Introduction Recreational Event License Application Form
- Event Organiser Zone This section of the website includes information and useful links for organisers running existing events and those thinking about running an event in the future.
- Events Zone View the calendar by month, week, day or list view. You will also find British Fencing coaching courses, welfare courses, referee training and fencing events. Use the filtered search below the calendar to search for a specific weapon or date. Events will only show once…
- Exemptions from British Championships The exemption list for the British Championships is available for athletes, parents and selectors to review. Eligibility pre-requisites for GBR athletes can be found here.
- Explore: Competitions Whilst for many people they are perfectly happy enjoying fencing on a recreational basis in clubs, others might want to start competing.
- FAQs - U14 BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS This page will be updated based on feedback and questions from the community. Please email all questions and comments to events@britishfencing.com with ‘U14 Open Query’ in the subject title.
- GB League - Club Organiser Information Please note that this page is currently under construction.
- GB League - Format The GB League is for everyone and has been designed to mirror many of the aspects already seen in inter-club competitive sparring. Clubs are encouraged to adapt their GB League fixtures to their facilities and situation. The focus for participating clubs and participants is…
- GB League - Frequently Asked Questions To organise and run a GB League fixture BF affiliated clubs must register with BF. You can do this by completing a GB League Registration Form.
- GB League - How Can I Take Part? Registering a GB League Fixture is easy!
- GB League - Made of Mettle Made of Mettle is a participation award that recognises those that bring an extra spirit to the GB League. Everyone who attends a GB League fixture, including organisers, fencers, referees, coaches and spectators can enter nominations
- GB League - Mini Leagues The GB Mini League series is made up of three Mini Leagues that take place across the year;
- GB League Zone The GB League is an exciting recreational league taking place within BF affiliated clubs where you can earn national league points for participating in competitive club fencing in designated league fixtures.
- Klagenfurt Satellite Event Administration Information for Athletes, Coaches and Parents
- Rules Zone Black Card Note: in GBR Domestic Events the fencer is immediately excluded from the competition and suspended from the remainder of the tournament. Details must be reported to British Fencing – headoffice@britishfencing.com – for consideration under the Disciplinary Process,…
- Running a Fencing Event - Information and Guides for Organis Inclusion & Accessibility - Welcoming All
- Seated Fencing Competitions Outside of the World Championships and European Championships, for which competitors are selected for by British Fencing and the World Class Program, there are normally 5-7 international wheelchair fencing World Cup and Satellite events throughout the season. These are open…
- Setting Up an Event on Sport80 - Guide for Event Organisers For event organisers managing events through the BF platform (Sport80), help guides and videos are available for applying for an Event Licence and managing your event.
- Standards and Requirements for Fencing Events *L2/L3 standard – There are occasions where there are people in the fencing community with the ability to referee at a L2 or L3 standard but who may not have a current referee qualification. Most often this is the case for GBR athletes who are currently competing at…
- Upcoming BUCS Competitions Higher Education Zone > Upcoming BUCS Competitions
- Venue and Accessibility Information This page contains information about the event venue (Sport Wales National Centre)
Championship editions 33
- 2020 British School Teams - Accreditation FAQs
- 2021 British Senior Championships
- 2022 British Senior Championships
- 2022 BRITISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS FAQs
- 2022 British Youth Championships
- 2022 Cadet and Junior a BRC
- 2022 Cadet and Junior National Championships
- 2022 GB Cup
- 2023 British Open Championships
- 2023 British Para Fencing National Championships
- 2023 British School Team Championships
- 2023 British Senior Championships
- 2023 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS (BYCs)
- 2023 Cadet and Junior National Championships
- 2023 GB Cup
- 2024 British Open Championships
- 2024 British School Team Championships
- 2024 British Senior Championships
- 2024 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS (BYCs)
- 2024 Cadet and Junior National Championships
- 2024 GB Cup
- 2024 U14 Open Championships
- 2025 British Open Championships
- 2025 British Para Fencing Championships
- 2025 British School Team Championships
- 2025 British Senior Championships
- 2025 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS (BYCs)
- 2025 Cadet and Junior National Championships
- 2026 Para Fencing European Championships - Cardiff
- British Fencing U14 Nottingham Event 2023
- The Eden Cup (FIE Junior Foil World Cup) 2022
- The London Cup 2022
- U14 a BRC (Foil and Sabre) September 2024
GBR major events 3
Last updated 29 Sept 2026