March 18, 2023
GB Cup 2023
Expressions of interest are invited for fencers wishing to enter the GB Cup. 2023 GB CUP - BRITISH FENCING.
Please complete this form if you would like to be considered to represent Wales as a region at this event. https://forms.office.com/r/w05SnbwFvY
As a region, we can enter up to 2 fencers per weapon. If there are more then 2 expressions of interest, we will use the results from the Welsh National Championships to select the fencers.
Nominations will close on 31st March 2023 and selections will be confirmed shortly afterwards.
For any queries on this, please contact matthew.russell@fencing.cymru
March 18, 2023
Welsh Fencing Selection Policy Consultation
The Board have updated the Selection Policy, and submit it to the membership for feedback. The policy follows much of the existing policies and elements from the British Fencing selection policy. It is intended to provide further clarity on the processes, criteria and eligibility for selection.
For full details, follow the link: Welsh Fencing Selection Policy Consultation
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
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
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
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
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.
teamo
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.
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
Archive results for Welsh Closed Events. This includes National Championships, Team Championships and Welsh Youth Leagure Events
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
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.
Winton Cup
The Winton Cup is a regional event. The senior event runs in the Summer, in Nottingham; the Youth event runs in December, at Millfield.
Dbs Registration
This section explains the process for applying for dbs registration, and refers off to the British Fencing instructions.
Welsh Event Calendar
Cardiff Cadet 6-Weapon BRC
22 Jul, 2023 at 9:30 - 23 Jul, 2023 at 17:00
Full details of the Cardiff 6 Weapon BRC can be found on our dedicated website: https://cardiffbrc.cymru Entries are submitted via the BF Sport80...
Welsh Open 2023
11 Nov, 2023 at 9:30 - 12 Nov, 2023 at 17:00
Full details of the Welsh Open, including the details for 2023 and archive results, can be found on our dedicated website: https://welshopen.cymru...
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