Author: Fergus Wilson

NI Fencing is the governing body for fencing in Northern Ireland and is an affiliate of British Fencing. 

We are responsible for ensuring that adequate safeguarding procedures are adopted across the sport by clubs, coaches, athletes and all other participants. We work closely with the safeguarding teams at British Fencing, Sport NI and the NSPCC. Our safeguarding policies and procedures meet the requirements of those organisations. 

We are looking for a new volunteer Safeguarding Officer with immediate effect. 

The main responsibilites are to ensure that NI Fencing’s policies and procedures are updated from time to time to ensure best practice; to communicate regularly with the safeguarding teams at British Fencing, Sport NI and the NSPCC; process Access NI applications by NI coaches and other participants ; and help ensure the NI Fencing board meets its statutory obligations. 

If you are interested then please email James Penny ([email protected]). 

What is it?  Clubs registered in Northern Ireland can apply to NI Fencing for up to £500 to assist with plans to increase membership participation during the 2025/26 season. 

How much is available?  There is £2,000 available so, initially, we intend to award 4 grants of up to £500 each. The money must be spent by 31 March 2026.

How do we apply?  Clubs should apply by completing the application form below. Detailed guidelines for completing the form are also available below.  

When do we apply?  Applications should be submitted no later than 30 September 2025

Can any club apply?  Yes, so long as the club is registered with British Fencing and any coaches and volunteers who participate in the funded scheme also have up-to-date British Fencing registrations, safeguarding and first aid qualifications.

Any questions, please email [email protected]. 

Save the date: @ukantidoping’s Clean Sport Week is back on 19 – 23 May. 

To ensure the future of our sport is a clean one, it’s vital that we support and inspire young people to become proud clean athletes. 

#CleanSportWeek

Further Details

The Female Sports Forum is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new Resource Hub, an online platform designed to centralize a wealth of resources related to women’s sport and associated topics.

Check out the announcement

NI Fencing, as part of our partnership with NI Commonwealth Games, has had the privilege of delivering fencing classes for the amazing children who attend Fane Street and St Pauls Primary Schools in Belfast.

When we brought the two schools together the levels of engagement and the energy created by the children and their teachers was hugely rewarding and we thank them for their support in helping us to expand the reach of fencing into the community

The results are in!

Cadet Men’s Foil

Cadet Women’s Foil

U14 Mixed Foil

U14 Women’s Foil

U12 Men’s Foil

U12 Women’s Foil

U14 Mixed Foil

U10 Mixed Foil

Congratulations to all the winners!

Fencing Ireland will be holding a Level 2 Épée Refereeing in conjunction with the East of Ireland Open on 22/23 March at UCD, Dublin . Details here: https://fencingireland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=2EF8EB4480F8EE4988ADCF70556A48D25BEB5532