Cadet (U17) and Junior (U20) National Championships 2026

The Cadet and Junior National Championships are the National Championships for Cadet (U17) and Junior (U20) Fencers. This event is only open to those fencers who are eligible to be selected for GBR.

Dates:

Cadet National Championships: 12th September 2026
Junior National Championships: 13th September 2026

Venue: David Ross Sports Village, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Saturday 12th September - Cadet National Championships

Sunday 13th September - Junior National Championships

 IMPORTANT!

We will be introducing a new way of registering attendance using your digital membership card.

Before your next visit, please download your membership card from your Sport80 account and add it to your phone's wallet. When you arrive, simply have the card ready on your phone and we'll scan it to check you in.

How to download your membership card

1. Log in to your Sport80 account.
2. Open your profile and navigate to your membership details.
3. Select your current membership.
4. Tap View Membership Card.
5. Choose Add to Apple Wallet or Add to Google Wallet, depending on your device.

If you don't want to add it to your wallet, you can still access the membership card through your Sport80 account but adding it to your wallet will make check-in much quicker and easier.

Please make sure you have your membership card available before arriving. During this pilot, we'll be using the QR code on the card to scan you in.

If you have any trouble accessing your Sport80 account or downloading your membership card, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Thank you for your support as we trial this new check-in process. We're looking forward to seeing how it improves the experience for everyone.

Check-in Deadlines: All fencers must check in by the designated close of check-in time.

Late Arrivals: If a fencer is running late but will arrive in time for the poules (maximum 30 minutes after the start of fencing), they must phone ahead on the day. They must commit to being present and ready to fence within that 30-minute window.

Penalties: Fencers who do not phone in advance will be scratched from the event. Fencers who phone ahead but subsequently fail to meet the 30-minute cutoff will be liable for a £250 fine. 

 This event is a pre-requisite event for any athlete wishing to be selected for Great Britain at Junior and/or Cadet FIE or EFC competitions, more information here. 

Entry Fee Support Scheme: BF is mindful of the rising costs of attending fencing events and the potential barrier to participation this creates for some members of our community. As a result, BF is offering a limited number of free entries. These will be offered based on financial need, not on ability.  This scheme will cover 100% of the entry fee cost.

Application form-  FORM HERE

Applications must be completed per athlete. For multiple athletes from one household, please complete separate application forms.

Applications close : Wednesday 5th August 

All applicants will be told the outcome of their application by close of play Friday 7th August.

Applicants will then be contacted by the BF Events Team with further information on how to enter the event.

Event Refund Policy: BRITISH FENCING EVENT REFUND POLICY - BRITISH FENCING

Equipment: All fencers must wear the correct kit as per British Fencing rules. This will include FIE chest protectors (m.25 4(c) ) and 800N sabre gloves (as per the rule at https://www.britishfencing.com/urgent-safety-notice-sabre-gloves/).

Masks with 2 rear safety systems are required -see further information here.

Weapons Control:

Weapons control will be in operation for the Individual Foil and Sabre events, focussing on conductivity testing.

The following items ONLY will be required to be presented to weapons control:

• Foil lame
• Foil mask and mask bib
• Sabre glove
• Sabre lame
• Sabre mask

For Foil and Epee, masks, gloves, weights and gauges will be checked on the piste by referees.

Please note that the weapons control is not intended to act as a full safety check. The primary purpose of the check is to ensure equipment meets the conductivity requirements – i.e. scoring hits are registered. However, equipment may still fail due to safety reasons.

It remains the fencer's responsibility to ensure that personal fencing kit meets safety standards.

Weapons Control Opening Times:

Friday 11th September 2026 – 18:00 - 20:00

Saturday 12th September 2026 – 07:45 - 12:30

Sunday 13th September 2026 – 07:45 – 13:00