Eglinton Fencing Club is running a seven-week course for 9-14 year olds between 10-11am.
Starting January 11th
Eglinton Community Hall, 40 Main Street Eglinton, Londonderry
£40 for the course. All equipment provided.
Contact: [email protected]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 4
Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD
Saturday 01 February
Entries close 10pm Wednesday 29th January
Online entries only. £20 entry fee.
NI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Membership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership
This is an annual membership, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete, you can then enter the competition using the link above.
Check in times
U16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start
U14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start
The academy training originally scheduled for 11/1/2025 has been cancelled.
This is due to lack of availability on a venue.
Further academy sessions will go ahead as normal throughout 2025.
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 3
Entries close 10pm Wednesday 04 December
Enter here
Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD
Online entries only. £20 entry fee.
NI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.
ARMOURER: Nicola Montgomery-Shields will be at the competition and provides a superb, cost-effective armourer service. If you would like any weapons repaired, please email Nicola in advance.
NEW FOR 2024: Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.
Fencing Ireland members should create a British Fencing profile (Click here) then add a membership with the following options:
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Membership Type: Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership
This is an annual membership, meaning that the fencer can compete in all NI-based competitions for 12 months. Once complete, you can then enter the competition using the link above.
Check in times
U16 Male/Female closes 10: 00 for 10:15 start
U14 Male/Female closes 10:15 for 10:30 Start
U10 & U12 Male/Female Closes 10:45 for 11:00 Start
This competition is being run in accordance with British Fencing policies and guidelines (https://www.britishfencing.com/policy-zone/general-policies/). By entering the competition you agree to abide by those policies, in particular the British Fencing Fair Play Code (https://www.britishfencing.com/policy-zone/fair-play-code/) and you will ask any friends, family and supporters accompanying you to do the same.
The results are in!
Congratulations to all the winners.
See you all December 7th, again at Shankill for the Round 3.
In order to protect the Spirit of Sport and raise awareness,
Sport NI is holding an Introduction to Anti-Doping Workshop
for all athletes, coaches and athlete support personnel.
When: Tuesday 5th November, 6.30-8.30pm
Where: Drummond Hotel, Limavady
It’s your opportunity to learn:
· What is the prohibited list?
· How do I check what medication I can take?
· Is there a risk from taking supplements?
· What happens in a drug test?
Places are free of charge and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis
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Derry Open 2024
05 & 06 October
Thornhill College, Derry
Thornhill College, 142 Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JF. Click here for directions.
Online entry extended until Thursday 3rd October – enter here
For members of Fencing Ireland who are experiencing difficulty registering with British Fencing for affiliate membership it is suggested that you use a middle initial when entering your name. This will allow a new profile to be created.
If you are utilising public transport to travel to Derry on either the Saturday or Sunday we may be able to facilitate transport to the event from the bus/train station. Please drop us an email with your contact details.
Any queries please contact [email protected]
Check-in Times
Saturday 05 October
Mens Epee 0945
Womens Epee 1045
Womens Foil 1245
Sunday 06 October
Mens Foil 0945
Womens Sabre 1045
Mens Sabre 1145
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The new Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate Membership allows members of Fencing Ireland who hold a competitive licence to enter unlimited British Fencing registered competitions in Northern Ireland.
The annual membership cost is £12 (£10 via auto renewal after the first year).
Previously, members of any other federation (e.g. Fencing Ireland) could apply for a temporary compete licence to enter, however this is limited to two competitions per year. BF recognises that a number of Fencing Ireland Members would like to travel to Northern Ireland to compete on a more regular basis.
The membership type is similar to an existing associate membership offered by Fencing Ireland allowing British Fencing Members to compete in Ireland for a reduced fee.
More info: https://www.britishfencing.com/northern-ireland-fencing-ireland-associate-membership-launched/
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On Saturday 14th September Dusty Miller , Head Of Performance Coaching and Development at British Fencing and a Performance Coaching Consultant at UK Sports Institute, will be hosting a Coach and Athlete Workshop at Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Rd, Belfast ,BT13 2BD from 10am – 5pm. There is free parking at the Leisure Centre .
The Workshop will be focused on providing skill development for the Coaches and its practical application for the fencers attending .
During the Workshop Dusty will be working with the coaches to identify best practice coaching and the fencers will be engaged in structured sparring and learning.
The Workshop is open to all coaches and fencers , in all 3 weapons , over the age of 14 years old.
Please bring lunch and snacks and enough fluid to last you for the day.
Some way of recordings information from the day – pen/paper, tablet etc- would be useful to have with you.
Workshop Day schedule
10 am Coaches arrive
10 -10.15 Welcome , intros , scene setting
10.15-11.15 Workshop element 1 for coaches
10.45 Fencers arrive ready to start at 11.15
11.15 – 12.00 Workshop element 2 for coaches and fencers
12.00 – 12.30 Review of 2 workshops with Dusty to pull together common themes , issues , challenges
12.30 – 1.15 Lunch
1.15 – 16.30 Workshop element 3 for fencers and coaches
16.30 – 17.00 Review and finish
Please email [email protected] to confirm your attendance