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May 28, 2023

2023 Senior Winton Cup - Update

The board of Welsh Fencing would like to thank those fencers that sent in their expression of interest to represent the Welsh region in the upcoming Senior Winton Cup. The board very much appreciate your commitment and desire to fence at this event.

Unfortunately, we have only had enough responses to field 3 of the 6 teams required, and it is with regret that we are therefore not able to enter this year’s event.

The board looked at a range of options to try and fill the teams, but we understand that there were many other commitments that weekend for fencers across Wales which has led to the unavailability of many of our fencers. To enter only half a team does not align with the character and values of the Winton Cup.

We hope that this is a unique set of circumstances in 2023, and we will endeavour to send full teams to compete for this Cup in future years.

May 25, 2023

Welsh Veterans National Championships 2023

This year we are pleased to announce that the 2023 Welsh Veterans Championship is being hosted by Llantwit Major Fencing Club.

The event will run over the weekend of 16th-17th September, 2023. For full details and entry form, follow the link: Welsh Veterans National Championships 2023

March 18, 2023

SPC (Safeguarding and Protecting Children) Course

British Fencing have introduced an online course specifically for any coach, TM or Welfare Officer that requires a renewal of this training.

For full details, follow the link: SPC (Safeguarding and Protecting Children) Course

Welsh Fencing Articles

Latest News and Team Selection

What's new in Fencing in Wales. This includes team selection announcements.

Athlete Development Programme

WF are pleased to introduce the ADP Cymru - an Athlete Development Programme focussed on the needs of Welsh fencers. We want to create a fencing organisation that the people of Wales can be proud to represent, support and aspire to be part of; creating a group that exhibits the best standards of personal character but also excels in technical, physical and tactical competence. Follow the link for more details on this programme.

Commonwealths

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The primary function of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation is to encourage the development of Fencing within Commonwealth countries and territories. Membership is open to national governing bodies of fencing in Commonwealth countries and territories. One of the CFF's key roles is to arrange for the regular staging of Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Events are run at Senior, Cadet & Junior, and Veteran age groups.

Youth Five Nations

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An international event for U18 fencers. This event runs each year (except during the Commonwealth cycle), and is hosted by each of the Home Nations in turn.

Urdd Partnership

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Welsh Fencing are pleased to announce a new partnership with The Urdd (Urdd Gobaith Cymru). For full details, please follow the link: Read More

Welsh Open

The Welsh Open is a 6 Weapon event that has now been running for over 50 years. It is still a major event on the tournament circuit, and attracts a large number of fencers.

We have a dedicated website that includes full details of the event, plus links to archive results.

Website

teamo

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teamo is a communications platform, used to support team selection and communication. The platform is app-based, and allows parents to register their children. It is fully GDPR-compliant and allows parents to see any comms and invitations directed to their children, and respond on their behalf. It reduces the need for emails, which are difficult to track, and often missed because they end up in Junk folders.

Selection Policies

Are you eligible to fence for Wales? That's in here. As well as selection criteria across each of our age categories (Youth, Cadet, Junior, Senior and Veteran), and across each of the events types (Commonwealth, National and Regional).

Welsh Club Network

Here you will find details of the Club network in Wales. The details are taken from Sport80, and will give you up-to-date contact information for all clubs in Wales.

Online Shop

We have worked with a local supplier, Olorun Sports, to design a bespoke set of kit that reflects the Welsh national colours of green and red. The aim is to give all members a clearer identity as Welsh fencers.

Governance

Everything related to Corporate Governance. Here you will find our Articles, which define how we manage the business. You will also find all the AGM minutes since incorporation, plus details of the upcoming AGM.

Policies

Welsh Fencing policies, including

Code of Conduct
Child Protection/Safeguarding
Conflict of Interest
Risk Management
Fraud Prevention
Privacy
GDPR
Complaints
Use of Equipment

Welsh Event Calendar

Details for all scheduled Welsh closed events. Most Welsh events shown here will require Welsh affiliation. Entry tends to be via Sport80. You will also find the ADP schedule.

Welsh Events Results

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Archive results for Welsh Closed Events. This includes National Championships, Team Championships and Welsh Youth Leagure Events

Coaching

Details of the coaching system and strategy.

Anti-Doping

Anti-doping is an important part of all National Governing Body’s responsibility. British Fencing take a clear lead on many aspects, however, as the NGB here in Wales, there are some crucial actions that we ne need to take to ensure that all Welsh Fencers are aware of the responsibilities on them, and where information and support can be accessed.

Senior Five Nations

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An international event for Seniors. This event runs each year (except during the Commonwealth cycle), and is hosted by each of the Home Nations in turn.