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Each year, an increasing number of coaches across the UK are using the British Fencing Achievement Awards in their clubs and schools. Since April 2024, 350 packs have been sold.

Motivation, achievement, and pride are the three key words that summarise the awards. They serve as a powerful motivational tool for young fencers, infusing a sense of purpose and personal development right from the beginning.

The different awards have progressive stages, starting from basic abilities and skills – such as coordination, agility, and balance – leading to more difficult, fencing-based skills. There are three types of Achievement Awards.

More information on the Achievement Awards journey

MiniSword Awards

Developed for children aged 5-7 and focuses on the fundamentals of physical development alongside basic fencing skills. Within each MiniSword award pack, you receive three awards which encourage good coordination (Green award), balance (Blue award), and agility (Yellow award). The pack also contains the requirements to help assess whether children qualify for that particular award.

GO/FENCE Achievement Awards

Designed for ages 8+ and can be implemented or assessed by anyone who has completed a qualification through the BF Coaching Framework. The focus is on the wider range of fencing skills and knowledge, including technique, tactics, etiquette, history, young leadership and club assistance.

There are three awards that candidates can work towards: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each has its own requirements and a checklist, which will be supplied to the leader for reference. Through regular GO/FENCE participation, children can be assessed over time, and if they meet the requirements of a particular award, can be presented with one of the three awards, with the aim of achieving all three.

The price of a pack of Go/Fence or MiniSwords Achievement Awards is £25 including standard delivery. You will receive a pack of 12 certificates and pin badge.

Order MiniSword or GO/FENCE Awards

Weapon-Specific Achievement Awards

Developed for those aged 8+. They demonstrate technical competency and are focused on a wider range of weapon-specific fencing skills in each of the three metal weapons (foil, epee, and sabre). These are progressive awards from Levels 1-6, which can follow on from the MiniSword and GO/FENCE Awards. These can only be awarded by BF-registered coaches.

The price is £17.50 per pack of 5 certificates and material badge.

Order Weapon-Specific Awards

Please contact partnerships@britishfencing.com with any questions or order enquiries for Achievement Awards.

Last updated 15 Jul 2026