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]).
Category: Administration
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NI Fencing – Safeguarding Officer
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Club Participation Grants 24/25
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.
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Clean Sport Week, 19 – 23 May
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
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The Female Sports Forum Launches its Resource Hub
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.
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NI Fencing at Belfast Schools
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
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Northern Ireland Junior Foil Series 2024/2025 – Round 6 – Results
The results are in!
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Fencing Ireland – Level 2 Épée Refereeing
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
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Northern Ireland Junior Foil Series 2024/2025 – Round 4 – Results
The results are in!
Congratulations to all the winners.
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Referee Training Opportunities
As part of NI Fencing’s commitment to develop our volunteer workforce we are keen to provide education and support for our referees.
Following discussions with Fencing Ireland it has been agreed that we will use their online and 1 to 1 resources to facilitate our referee education and development.
The Fencing Ireland website has a dedicated referee section which can be seen here https://www.fencingireland.net/referee/
In order to access the programme you must first create an account with Fencing Ireland.
Once you have created an account then click on the graphic of the weapon that you want to referee. Once registered, the course information will be emailed to you. In the text on the website it says you must be a member of Fencing Ireland but you will not be asked for a FI membership number when registering and your British Fencing membership will allow you to gain the referee qualification.
We are asking both those who have previously completed a referee training course and those who wish to gain a referee qualification to sit the online Level 1 course. Courses for all 3 weapons are available.
Once you have completed the Level 1 course we will then share information to help you sit Level 2.
Please confirm to [email protected] that you wish to sit Level 1.
The course costs 15 euros but NI Fencing will reimburse you! Once Johnny Davis has received your confirmation that you wish to sit the course, we will send you a claim form which you can complete and submit once you’ve done the course.
There are a limited number of funded places available and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please confirm by 31 January if you intend to sit the Level 1 course.