GBR & Performance
Great Britain’s teams: the pathway from U14 to senior, selection, major championships and the support around them.
GBR
All resultsLatest international results
- FIE Senior Satellite (Samorin)
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Foil Jaimie Cook
- Commonwealth Fencing Championship (Lagos)
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Foil alexander Tofalides
- Women’s Senior Sabre Bethany Brierley
- World Para Fencing World Cup (Bradenton)
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Épée Dimitri Coutya
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Foil Dimitri Coutya
- EFC U23 (Sofia)
- Women’s Under 23 Épée Sophie Peat
- World Para Fencing World Cup (Budapest)
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Épée Dimitri Coutya
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Épée Piers Gilliver
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Foil Dimitri Coutya
- Mixed/Men’s Senior Sabre Dimitri Coutya
- EFC European Championships Junior (Tbilisi)
- Mixed/Men’s Junior Foil David Sosnov
Guides
By age group
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U14 GBR Guide
This guide is designed to support parents who are new to U14 international fencing and are preparing to travel with, or support, a young…
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U17 (Cadets) GBR Guide
This page was originally designed for parents of U17s (Cadets) that have been selected (or want to be selected) for GBR for the first time.
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U20 (Juniors) GBR Guide
This page is designed for U20 (Juniors) athletes (and their parents/guardians) that have been selected (or want to be selected) for GBR…
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Seniors GBR Guide
This page is for athletes newly selected (or aiming to be selected) for GBR at a Senior level, whether transitioning from Juniors or an…
Para fencing
Wheelchair fencing
GBR Para Fencing
Welcome to the GBR Wheelchair Fencing Zone page.
Paralympics Zone
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Para Fencing National Classification
In sport, classification exists so that athletes compete in fair and equal competition. In Paralympic sport, the wide range of…
Wheelchair Fencer Athlete Development
BF is in the process of fully integrating wheelchair fencing into the GBR Pathway Programme (formerly known as the ADP). This includes…
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Everything in GBR & Performance
- 25-26 GBR Coaches British Fencing are delighted to announce the coaches who will be supporting our athletes across this season
- About Us: Funded Pathway Activities The GBR Pathway Programme is the programme that delivers all the activities designed to support GBR athletes moving up the pathway to Olympic success. As such it is responsible for enabling access to and/or delivering a number of individually funded projects and programmes in…
- About Us: UK Sport Funding In December 2020, British Fencing was successful in securing a 1 year investment from UK Sport of £418K (to run from 1st April 2021-31st March 2022) with an indicative £1.6m to March 2025, based on achieving agreed objectives.
- BF Media: How to Report International Results We need your help to promote GBR fencing.
- CE, CEN and FIE Markings Information on the markings on protective fencing equipment when buying in the UK and Europe from reputable manufactures.
- Competition Calendars for GBR Selection The links below provide access to the latest Under 14, Cadet, Junior, Under 23 and Senior competition calendars. Each calendar includes current selection points and key dates for that weapon and age group.
- Complete Guide to Wheelchair Fencing at Paris 2024 Welcome to British Fencing’s guide to competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
- Domestic Variations from FIE Rules There are a number of FIE rules in relation to domestic training and competition held under BF rules which are not implemented.
- EFC and FIE Referee Requirements Below are the current referee requirements for EFC and FIE fencing competitions.
- Fencing Olympians Allan Jay (Silver, Men’s Epee, Silver, Men’s Team Epee)
- FIE Coaching Academy 2025 Further information about the FIE Coaching Academy 2025.
- GBR Fencing This section of the website provides information on our GBR International Squads,GBR Development Programmes, selection policies and other policies that apply specifically to GBR activities.
- GBR Major Events Archive Please see below for an archive of GBR Major events pages. Current GBR Major Events that have not yet been archived can be found on the GBR Major Events page.
- GBR Major Events Zone GBR major events include the European and World Championships for Cadet, Junior, U23 (Euros only), Senior and Para athletes, along with the World University Games, European Games, Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
- GBR Para Fencing Welcome to the GBR Wheelchair Fencing Zone page.
- GBR Pathway Programme Zone The GBR Pathway Programme exists to nurture and retain talented athletes, ensuring a continuous pipeline of world-class fencers while keeping those who exit the pathway engaged in the sport.
- GBR Safeguarding Training Requirements Additional safeguarding training requirements for all athletes in the GBR Pathway, those age 16 and over who are selected to GBR squads and all adults that accompany them to representative events.
- GBR Selection Timeline for International Competitions For nominated EFC and FIE events, excluding Major Championships
- International and Domestic Training Camps To apply for a Domestic training camp licence, please complete the form below –
- International Competition Entry and Withdrawal Process BF provides a clear process for fencers wishing to enter international competitions listed on the GBR calendars. All entries must follow the BF Selection Policies, and events may be subject to referee quotas set out by the organisers.
- International Sports Persons Endorsement Requests Migrants applying to come to the UK under the International Sportsperson route need to be sponsored by an organisation that has an International Sportsperson sponsor licence.
- July Wheelchair Fencing Adp Experience This page will be updated regularly. Please check for updates on the schedule.
- Para Fencing International Classification Any athlete that wishes to take part in a World Abilitysport/World Para Fencing sanctioned competition such as a World Cup, Regional Championships, World Championships, Paralympics or Satellite competition, must have an International Classification (IC)
- Para Fencing National Classification In sport, classification exists so that athletes compete in fair and equal competition. In Paralympic sport, the wide range of impairments creates unique classification systems. Paralympic classification groups athletes according to how their impairment impacts their sport.
- Paralympics Zone
- Previous Camps To see the outline of the camp, click here: GBR Pathway Camp Outline
- Referee Pathway Register GBR Referees travelling to international EFC Cadet competitions are required to have a current enhanced DBS check (or the Home Country equivalent) and ensure that they are familiar with current BF welfare policies and practices.
- Running a Camp Minimum standards for affiliate clubs running summer camps.
- Season Planning - Competition When the seasonal calendar, including domestic and international events, has been released, it’s a good time to start considering which competitions to enter this season.
- Season Planning - Training Blocks Pre-season – Time leading up to when competitions begin
- Selection Approach: Driving Performance Towards La 2028 Our shared ambition is to build teams and individuals capable of delivering sustained success on the world stage. Selection decisions will be evidence-based, performance-informed and grounded in a longitudinal view of international competitiveness.
- Seniors GBR Guide This page is for athletes newly selected (or aiming to be selected) for GBR at a Senior level, whether transitioning from Juniors or an athlete with no prior experience. It highlights key differences between Senior and Junior levels to support your development.
- Sourcing Referees for EFC and FIE Competitons Athletes entering European Fencing Confederation (EFC) and Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE) competitions may be required to provide referees, depending on the size of the British delegation. This page explains when a referee is required, what qualifications are…
- The European Fencing Confederation - the EFC The European Fencing Confederation was founded on 26th October 1991 in Vienna, Austria.
- The FIE The International Fencing Federation (FIE) is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the world governing body of fencing.
- The FIE Rulebooks The latest version of the FIE Rules split into downloadable sections in PDF format are available on the FIE website.
- Ticketing Information - Cardiff World Cup January 2024 This event, held at Sport Wales National Centre on the 11th-14th January 2024, will see athletes from across the world compete in the final European-based Wheelchair Fencing World Cup before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
- U14 GBR Guide This guide is designed to support parents who are new to U14 international fencing and are preparing to travel with, or support, a young fencer aiming for GBR selection.
- U17 (Cadets) GBR Guide This page was originally designed for parents of U17s (Cadets) that have been selected (or want to be selected) for GBR for the first time.
- U20 (Juniors) GBR Guide This page is designed for U20 (Juniors) athletes (and their parents/guardians) that have been selected (or want to be selected) for GBR for the first time at U20 level – whether as a transitioning Cadet or an athlete with no prior experience of GBR selection. There are a…
- UK Sport UK Sport is the nation’s high-performance sports agency, funded by the Government and The National Lottery. Their mission is to work in partnership to lead Olympic and Paralympic sport in the UK to world class success.
- Volunteer at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup, Cardiff 2024! This is your chance to join the team to deliver the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup, taking place in Cardiff between 11th – 14th January 2024!
- Warsaw World Cup Event Administration Information for Athletes, Coaches and Parents
- What to Do in Wales? Attending the 2026 Para Fencing European Championships? You’re coming to a very special place.
- Wheelchair Fencer Athlete Development BF is in the process of fully integrating wheelchair fencing into the GBR Pathway Programme (formerly known as the ADP). This includes offering wheelchair fencers experience of the camps in 2023. This will take the form of a two day athlete development experience for…
- Wheelchair Fencing Camp The UK Sports Institute World Class Program (WCP) runs an established centralised program for full time athletes based at the University of Bath, together with a number of training camps and activities for non-centralised nominated WCP fencers.
Results archives 4
- 2021-22 International Results (Raw Data)
- 2022-23 International Results (Raw Data)
- 2023-24 International Results (Raw Data)
- International Results (Raw Data Archives)
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Championship editions 2
GBR major events 1
Selection announcements 4
Last updated 29 Sept 2026