Category: News

  • NI Junior Foil Series Rankings Announcement

    NI Junior Foil Series Rankings Announcement

    As you all know the year end NIJFS awards in each age group are given on the basis of the best 5 out of 6 results in the series. This year it has become problematic, looking at the Calendar we are unable to reschedule the 5th Competition which was cancelled due to snow.

     

    The NIF board has considered the different options available with the primary rationale to award the trophies in as fair a way as possible. As is always the way with these things there is no totally fair way to have an alternate scoring system after competitions have started, but we have taken the decision that the best and fairest way to allocate the prizes will be on the results from all 5 competitions that will run this year.

     

    Can I thank you for your understanding, I can assure you that considerable time and discussion went into making this final decision and as always fairness to the children was the final arbiter.

    Davy

    David Connery

    Managing Director

  • Johnny Davis: Foil Weapon Manager Role

    Johnny Davis: Foil Weapon Manager Role

    On top of his appointment as a selector for the British Senior Men’s and Women’s Foil Teams for the 2017/18 season, Johnny Davis will also be taking on a role as one of two Foil Weapon Managers for British Fencing.  The Weapons Manager is a key role in the development of performance strategy and welfare of the national squads and NI Fencing would like to take this opportinity to congratulate Johnny on this addition to his impressive Fencing resume!

    Johnny had this to say on his new role;

    I am very pleased and honoured to have been asked to take on this role of Foil Weapon Manager for British Fencing. As well as continuing my role as a Selector I will be working with the coaches and athletes in order to maximise the potential of both Men’s and Women’s  Foil  across the Cadet, Junior and Senior categories and exploring how we can best help to develop a World Class environment which will yield International results

     

    You can read the British Fencing announcement here

  • Historical Abuse Cases

    Historical Abuse Cases

    While NI Fencing ltd, in its current iteration, has no connection with the previous entity’s which existed in its place, the board, the coaches and clubs take all allegations of abuse very seriously.   In light of the recent revelations in football around historical abuse claims NIF would like to re-iterate its commitment to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable young people who participate in our sport. 

    To that end, we would like to draw attention to the child protection policies and disclosure procedures available on the NIF website. 

    Any disclosures which may predate the existence of NI Fencing Ltd can still be made via these procedures, and will be handled in line with policy, and in connection with the PSNI, as allegations of abuse are an operational police matter. 

    We advise all clubs to ensure that there are no outstanding/unexamined disclosures and to seek assistance from NIF, Sport NI, or the NSPCC to complete all necessary due diligence on any outstanding case.  It is the duty of every club, and the right of every disclosing child, to have their claims taken seriously and duly examined. 

    The NSPCC has set up a hotline, which anyone can call if they want to talk to someone in confidence. The number is 0800 023 2642.

  • School Games Selections 2016

    School Games Selections 2016

    The teams selected for the School Games competition have been posted on the Selection Decisions page.  The School Games will be hosted at Loughborough University in the East Midlands from the 1st – 4th September.

  • UKSG Funding Information

    UKSG Funding Information

    Once again the School Games National Finals 2016, which will be hosted at Loughborough University in the English East Midlands from the 1st – 4th September, will not be fully funded by Sport NI.  Sport NI are again cutting their contribution by 50%.  As per last year this will leave a £3500 shortfall which will need to be filled.  NI Fencing cannot offer any financial support for the School Games competition. Consequently,  any fencer selected will be required to make a £150 contribution towards their participation in the UKSG upon confirmation of attendance.

  • Membership Checks

    Membership Checks

    Anyone running a competition is reminded needs to check that all entrants have insurance and that they are the correct age for the competing age groups.  To double check members against the BFA Membership please contact any of the Board Members and the will provide you with an up-to-date spreadsheet of the necessary details.

  • Congratulations

    Congratulations

    NI Fencing would like to congratulate Brian Murray (Junior Sabre) , Philip Slater (Junior Epee) Paul Verdon (Cadet Foil and Epee) and Jonathan Burnside (Junior Epee) for selection for both the European Cadets in Serbia 27th February and the World Championships in France in April.

     

    Also Congratulations to Philip Slater for reaching the Last 32 in the Junior World Cup Epee competition in Riga last week.  Well done on such a great achievement!

  • New Membership Scheme

    As discussed at the the AGM in August British Fencing and the Home Country Fencing Associations announced new membership arrangements which will be launched on 15th February 2016.

    For full details on this announcement go to British Fencing News or to see what this means for you read the Guidance Document 

    A brief overview of the new scheme can be found below:

  • 5 Nations Results

    We had a great weekend at the 5 Nations in Jordanstown this weekend.  Check out all the results on the 5 Nations Information Page