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.
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
