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FIE SATELLITE (BARCELONA) WE 2026

GB Women’s Epee preliminary squad has been selected for the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Satellite event in Barcelona, Spain.

Published: 5th August 2026
Last Updated: 9th September 2026

The following athletes are now invited to the FIE Satellite event in Barcelona, Spain.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THIS POST AND COMPLETE EVERYTHING THAT IS REQUIRED

Competition date: 19th September 2026

The deadline to accept the invitation and make full payment on Sport:80 is  four days (96 hours) from the receipt of invitation. 

Competition details (known as Reglements), can be found on the invitation here, please read carefully.

SELECTION
From Seniors:
Danielle LAWSON
Sophie PEAT
Susan Maria SICA
Alexandra POWELL
Harriet HILLIER
Georgina USHER
Reya FARLAM
Imogen BULMAN
Kseniya KUSHTAN
Jessica ROGERSON
Elizabeth COAKLEY
Amelie RUSSELL
From Juniors:
Emma MITZOVA
Olivia EADIE
Eilidh PATERSON
Sophia PICKERING
Erika HODKINSON
Isabella HOWSER
Kira GRAHAMSLAW
Katy HAWTHORNE
Ffion SHUTE
Isabella D’ABBRACCIO
Andrea ROSS
Leila DAVIES

Reserves

NON-TRAVELLING RESERVES
Leena ZIKARA
Thea TCHALENKO
Evie DAVIES
Eloise RUSSELL

Coaches and Officials 

GBR Pathway coaches
Pavel RYNES
John REES		 Referees
N/A
Sarah STEACY		 Authorised personal coaches
N/A

GBR Pathway coaches — role and expectations at Satellites 

  • Coaching support: Act as coaching support for all athletes, with priority given to those who do not have any personal coach.
  • Point of contact: Serve as the primary contact for GB athletes, referees and the event organiser.
  • Event communications: May set up a WhatsApp group to aid communication during the event.
  • Scope of responsibility: Not serving as Team Managers and not responsible for Under‑18s in particular; however, they will support in an emergency and must report any medical or safeguarding concerns to the event organiser and British Fencing.
  • Liaison: Coordinate with any personal coaches who are attending.

Due to the number of fencers in attendance, it will not be possible to provide individual lessons or dedicated piste support for every athlete. As a squad, coaches and athletes are expected to support one another, particularly during the early stages of the competition.

Trip Costs/Athlete Contributions
The costs for this international competition are as follows:

  • Administration fee: £17.00
  • Referee costs: £83.00
  • Event Support Contribution: £33.00

Please note that unless notified otherwise, your place must be accepted and paid for within four working days of notification from the BF membership platform (Sport:80).

For eligible fencers who also wish to attend this event who were not selected, you can still compete, please use the following form to apply: click here

Selection Queries
Carefully read the selection policy, which can be found here, if you believe there is an error in ranking calculations or policy application.

Queries regarding discretionary applications should contact GBR Support using the Pathway/ADP Query Form. Ensure you have your Individual Athlete Development Plan (IADP) available and that it has been uploaded via this link before contacting BF.

Rankings
Click here for rankings and selection information for this selection. The ranking file (csv) downloaded from the ranking system is attached to the selection information. If you believe there is an error in the production of these rankings, please register your query here within two working days of the selection announcement.

Appeals
The BF Appeal Policy and Procedure published here sets out the framework process that will be followed. Athletes have two (2) working days to submit their notices of appeal.

Withdrawals
After accepting a place, and you wish to withdraw you must do so by completing the online withdrawal form rather than emailing. For non-medical withdrawals: explain the reason in the form; you may still incur fines or charges. For medical withdrawals: use the same form, give the reason and attach required medical evidence.

Accredited Personal Coaches
To attend in the capacity of a personal coach, you must register in advance with BF. Personal coaches must apply for accreditation to each event using this form. All coaches, including personal coaches, must be on the BF Coaching Register here and not coach against fellow GBR fencers during international competitions.

Travel
The parent or athlete is responsible for ensuring that the athlete can enter the competition host country, has a valid passport and meets the host country’s entry requirements. Parents are responsible for travel arrangements and the welfare of athletes on senior trips. Read the ‘Foreign travel advice’ section of the gov.uk website for further details.

Eligibility
As per the selection policy.

FIE Licence – you need a licence to compete
To compete in this competition, you need a valid FIE licence for the 2026-27 season. You must apply for this via Sport:80 before accepting your place at this event.

Instructions on how to apply for the licence
1. Go to your British Fencing Membership on Sport:80 bf.sport80.com
2. Login using your membership details
3. Click on your profile
4. Then click on the International Licences tab
5. And follow the directions to apply for an FIE licence

For complete instructions, click here.

Contact
Please only contact the organisers regarding booking accommodation if the organisers are offering this service. Please do not contact the organisers for any other queries. For all other queries, please contact BF using the Pathway/ADP Query Form.

Other Important Information
All selections require a British passport or certificate of British Citizenship. This must be uploaded to Sport:80 and approved by BF before you can accept your place on this trip.

All BF Codes of Conduct apply to athletes, parents, coaches and officials; attention is drawn to the Code of Conduct for Youth Events.

BF will process the entries through the FIE once they are finalised. Entries are done 14 days before the deadline on a Thursday.

Equipment Requirements
Ensure your kit is in complete working order, with all weapons and bodywires tested for continuity, resistance, and weight. It would be best to do this before leaving the UK, as there may not be an armoury service or an equipment stall at the event. Maintaining your equipment can mean the difference between hits registering or not. There will be weapon control. Different competitions check different items – so be prepared for everything to pass weapon control.

Please check to make sure you meet the FIE requirements. Further information can be found here.

Accepting Your Place
An invitation email from Sport:80 will follow this post within 24 hours. Unless notified otherwise, all places must be accepted within four working days of notification from the BF membership platform (Sport:80).

Fencers must confirm their selection by following the instructions in the invitation email and making any payments due. Athletes who have not made payment in full and completed the registration form within the deadlines will forfeit their place to any remaining reserves.

Any athlete who accepts and pays for their place but fails to appear at the event may be liable for any FIE fines.