Please note the Covid Instructions below to keep our sport safe. These have been included in each reminder. Also note a BF Compete license is required to fence this is for insurance purposes. Entry via Eventbrite search for Tag NIJFS Northern Ireland Junior Foil Series – Round 4 Sullivan Upper School Belfast Road HOLYWOOD Co […]
Change of date due to St.Patrick’s weekend.
The Derry Open 2022 will be held at Ulster University, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 19th/20th November. Closing date is 16th November 2022. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ENTER HERE Saturday 19th November Event Check-in Closes Men’s Epee 09:45 Women’s Epee 10:45 Women’s Foil 12:45 Sunday 20th November Event Check-in […]
Entries Closing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 01 December 2022. Online entries only. ENTER HERE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. £18 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. Anyone without a valid membership will not be allowed to […]
NI Junior Foil Series 2022/2023 – Round 2 RBAI, College Square East, Belfast BT1 6DL Starts 9am Sunday 05 February 2023 Closing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 02 February 2023. Online entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. £18 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. […]
The Northern Ireland Open 2023 will be held at Templemore Sports Complex in Derry/Londonderry on 28th/29th January. Closing date is 25th January 2023. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ENTER HERE Saturday 28th January Event Check-in Closes Men’s Foil 09:45 Women’s Foil 11:45 Women’s Epee 11:45 Sunday 29th January Event […]
RBAI, College Square East, Belfast BT1 6DL Starts 9am Sunday 05 February 2023 Closing date for entries: 10pm Thursday 02 February 2023. Online entries only. ENTER HERE £18 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the competition. Anyone without a valid membership will […]
Entries Closing date for entries: 11pm Friday 24 February 2023. Online entries only. NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY. NIJFS Round 4 Entry – HERE BYC Qualifier Entry – HERE £18 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of […]
NIJFS 2022/23 – Round 4 Sunday 26 March 2023 @ Sullivan Upper School, Holywood Entries https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-ireland-junior-foil-series-round-4-tickets-574167369057 Closing date for entries: 10am Monday 20 March 2023. Online entries only. NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. £18 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing/NI Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of the […]
The Derry Open 2023 will be held at Ulster University, Magee in Derry/Londonderry on 7/8th October. 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, […]
Licences: All competitors must hold a competitive Fencing Ireland membership (Adult, Student, Youth, or First membership) or a foreign fencing licence in conjunction with a Fencing Ireland Associate membership. U14 equipment requirements: All U14 fencers must bring own complete set of equipment. Gear rental will not be available on the day. Breeches (350N), Jacket […]
The first academy and coaching training of the season will be held at The Queen’s University, PEC in Belfast on Saturday 28th October 2023.This will be taken by Maitre Mike Westgate from 13:00-17:45pm. Coach Training: Cost: £20, all weapons and levels welcome. *Check British Fencing and Irish Academy of Arms for syllabus information* Academy Training: […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 1 ENTER HERE Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD Starts 10:30 Saturday 04 November 2023 Closing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 31 October 2023. Online entries only. £20 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 ENTER HERE Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD Starts 10:30 Saturday 02 December 2023 Closing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 28 November 2023. Online entries only. £20 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 3 ENTER HERE Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD Starts 10:30 Saturday 05 January 2024 Closing date for entries: 10pm Tuesday 31 October 2023. Online entries only. £20 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day […]
The Northern Ireland Open 2024 will be held at Templemore Sports Complex in Derry/Londonderry on 27th/28th January. 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 […]
ENTER HERE NIJFS Round 4 Sullivan Upper School, Belfast Road, Holywood BT18 9EP Starts 10:30, Sun 04 February 2024 Closing date for entries: 10pm, Tue 30 January 2024. Online entries only. £20 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of competition. Anyone without […]
ENTER HERE NIJFS Round 5 Sullivan Upper School, Belfast Road, Holywood BT18 9EP Starts 10:30, Sun 03 March 2024 Closing date for entries: 10pm, Tue 27 February 2024. Online entries only. £20 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership (or equivalent, e.g. IFF) valid on the day of competition. Anyone without a […]
NI fencing has arranged anti-doping training prior to the Commonwealth Championships this summer, and it’s a good opportunity for all competitors (, parents) and coaches to refresh their training as it is recommended that it is renewed every couple of years. 7pm Thurs 20th June at the Commonwealth Games Office 11 Great Northern Street, Belfast, BT9 7FJ […]
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 NI Fencing AGM takes place next Monday, 16 September at 6.45pm. If you would like to attend, the Zoom link details and agenda are set out below. Any questions, please email [email protected]. NI Fencing Limited Annual General Meeting 6.45pm, Monday 16 September 2024 Online Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6022539340?omn=85207614878 Meeting ID: 602 253 9340 Agenda […]
Derry Open 2024 Enter Here Republic of Ireland Based Fencers Please note Republic of Ireland based fencers will now require a Northern Ireland Associate licence to enter Northern Irish Competitions. To Register for this please proceed here: Register with British Fencing Once you have entered your personal details please use the following options Home Country: […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 1 Entries close 10pm Wednesday 09 October Enter here Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD Starts 10:30 Saturday 12 October 2024 Closing date for entries: 10pm Wed 09 October 2024 Online entries only. £20 entry fee. Fencers must have a current British Fencing membership valid on […]
When? Saturday 02 November 2024, 10am – 4pm Where? Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD (free parking) Directions What is it? A coaches workshop led by Mike Westgate focussing on skills development for coaches and their practical application. Suitable for all weapons and all levels. What should I bring? A pupil/fencer, who […]
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 […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 2 Entries close 10pm Wednesday 06 November 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. NEW FOR 2024: Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of […]
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When? Thursday 21 November 2024, 7pm – 9.30pm Where? NSPCC, 2nd Floor, Lanyon Buildings, 10-31 North Derby Street, Belfast BT15 3HL (directions) What is it? An in-person safeguarding workshop led by Paul Stevenson (Senior Consultant, Child Protection in Sport Unit, NSPCC). Paul will explain how to spot safeguarding risks, how to pre-empt them, how to […]
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, […]
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Interested in trying fencing? 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]
Northern Ireland Open 2025 Enter Here Republic of Ireland Based Fencers Please note Republic of Ireland based fencers will now require a Northern Ireland Associate licence to enter Northern Irish Competitions. To Register for this please proceed here: Register with British Fencing Once you have entered your personal details please use the following options Home […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 4 Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD Entries close 10pm Wednesday 29th January >>> Enter here <<< CHANGE OF DATE: Many secondary schools in NI now have open days on Sat 18 Jan, the original date for Round 4. The competition is now being held […]
Coaches & Athletes Workshop When? Saturday 08 February 2025, 10am – 4pm Where? Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD (free parking) https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=shankill+leisure+centre+100+shankill+road++&ucbcb=1 What is it? A coaches & athletes workshop led by Mike Westgate focussing on skills development for coaches and their practical application. Suitable for all weapons and all levels. How much does it cost? Nothing! […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 5 Sullivan Upper School, Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EP Entries close 10pm Wednesday 19 February >>> Enter here <<< Online entries only. £20 entry fee. NI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.Fencing Ireland […]
NI Junior Foil Series – Round 6 Sullivan Upper School, Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EP Entries close 10pm Wednesday 12 March >>> Enter here <<< Online entries only. £20 entry fee. NI-resident members should have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition. Fencing Ireland members must also have valid British Fencing membership on the day of competition.Fencing Ireland […]
Coaches & Athletes Workshop When? Saturday 29 March 2025Coaches to arrive 09:45 for 10:00 startFencers to arrive 10:45 for 11:00 start Where? Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD (free parking) What is it? A coaches & athletes workshop led by Mike Westgate focussing on skills development for coaches and their practical application. Suitable for all weapons […]
Fencing Ireland event Date: 26/27 April Venue: TU Dublin, Blanchardstown – Google Maps link Contact: [email protected] ENTER HERE Schedule Saturday, 26th April Women Epee – check in closes 09:30; event starts 09:45Men Foil – check in closes 09:45; event starts 10:00Men Sabre – check in closes 12:45; event starts 13:00 Sunday, 27th April Men Épée – check in closes 09:30; event […]
The BYCs is a competition for the top young fencers from across the UK. There are separate events in foil, epee and sabre for boys and girls in U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories. Qualification is on a regional basis. Fencers who are registered with British Fencing as permanently based in Northern Ireland (as opposed […]
Date: Sunday, 11th of May 2025 Venue: Loreto Abbey Dalkey Sports Hall, Loreto Avenue, Harbour Road, Dalkey, Co.Dublin (see map below) Organiser: Pembroke Fencing Club Contact: email [email protected] website http://www.pembrokefencing.ie Phone (086) 216 0646 FOIL SCHEDULE 10:00 am – U8 Youth A (born in 20017 and […]
With the success of last year, Westgate returns this June 14th in the Queen’s PEC! This is to celebrate our National Coach Mike Westgate for his dedication to fencing over many years. This is a mixed gender team event, Italian Relay, for those aged 14+. A minimum of 3 is required for each team, and […]
The NI Fencing AGM will be held remotely on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 7.30pm. To join, please click on the following link:Microsoft Teams Need help?Join the meeting nowMeeting ID: 374 341 289 378 4Passcode: qD39YF3bAgenda.
When? Saturday 13th September: 10:30 to 4pm – coaches only from 10:30 -11:30 then joined by Athletes from 11:30 -4pm Where? Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BD (free parking) What is it? A coaches training led by Mike Westgate focussing on skills development for coaches and their practical application. Suitable for all […]