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GBR PATHWAY LICENCE RENEWALS FOR 2026-27 NOW OPEN

Fencers wishing to be part of the BF GBR Pathway Programme for the 2026/27 season can now purchase or renew their GBR Pathway Licence through Sport:80.

The GBR Pathway Licence is required for athletes participating in the GBR Pathway Programme and attending pathway activities throughout the season. As outlined within the GBR Pathway Programme framework, athletes attending pathway camps and programme activities must hold a valid GBR Pathway Licence for the relevant season.

2026/27 GBR Pathway Licence

The fee for the 2026/27 GBR Pathway Licence is: £280 per athlete

Athletes who are already part of the programme should log in to their Sport:80 account and complete their licence renewal as soon as possible.

How to Purchase Your Licence:

  1. Log in to your Sport:80 account.
  2. Navigate to your profile.
  3. Select the GBR Pathway section.
  4. Complete the licence application or renewal process.
  5. Make payment and submit.

2026-27 GBR Development Camps

  • 29th – 30th August 2026
  • 27th – 28th October 2026
  • 12th – 13th December 2026 (Epee and Wheelchair Fencing)
  • 21st – 22nd December 2026 (Foil and Sabre)
  • 1st – 2nd April 2027
  • 17th – 18th July 2027

To see all Development Camps, click here. 

If athletes are selected for the Major Championships, there will be additional GBR Prep camps for those selected athletes. These dates are:

  • 2nd – 3rd January 2027 Cadet (U17) and Junior (U20) European Championships
  • Date tbc –  2027 Cadet (U17) & Junior (U20) World Championships

Performance Camps

Performance Camp dates for the 2026/27 season are currently being finalised and will be confirmed at a later date.

Further information, including event schedules, athlete expectations, and booking details, will be published as soon as dates are confirmed.

New Pathway Applicants

Applications for athletes wishing to join the GBR Pathway Programme for the 2026/27 season are now open.

The application window will remain open until: Thursday 7th August 2026

For athletes who miss the summer intake, there will be a further mid-season application opportunity in January 2027.

Athletes and parents are encouraged to review the programme criteria and application guidance before submitting an application on GBR Pathway Programme pages.

Applications can be submitted using the online form.