August 12, 2022
Commonwealth Silver for Women's Team Epee
On the last day of the Senior Commonwealth Championships, the Wales team won yet another Commonwealth Medal. This times it was Silver, to the Women's Epee Team of Lou Sadler, Jess Gundry, Rebecca Renziehausen and Emily Southern.
Seeded 4, Wales had a bye into the L8, where they met the number 5 seeds, New Zealand. This took them into the L4, and gauranteed them a medal. The opponents in the L4 were top seeds, England. In a tight match, Wales were victorious 38:36.
In the final, the Wales team met Canada, who took the Gold medal 44:36.
Full details can be found here: https://engarde-service.com/index.php?Organisme=savin&Event=cfc22&Compe=swe-t&Page=tableau16.htm
August 11, 2022
Commonwealth Gold for Gemma
Congratulations to Gemma Collis who today won Gold at the Senior Commonwealth Championships, in the Wheelchair Women's Foil, Category A.
Full details can be found here: https://engarde-service.com/index.php?lang=en&Organisme=savin&Event=cfc22&Compe=wcwfa
August 11, 2022
Men's Epee Team win Commonwealth Bronze
Congratulations to the Welsh Men's Epee Team (Huw Richards, Marc Burkhalter, George Morris and Will Sturgeon), who today won Bronze at the Senior Commonwealth Championships.
Full details can be found here: https://engarde-service.com/index.php?lang=en&Organisme=savin&Event=cfc22&Compe=sme-t
August 10, 2022
Commonwealth Silver for Glen
Following a tough day of fencing, Glen Ostacchini today won Commonwealth Silver in the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships, currently being held in London.
Winning 6 poule fights out of 7, Glen was ranked 12 going into the Direct Elimination. This gave him a bye into the L32, where he defeated Robert CICCARELLI (CAN), 15:12. This took him into the L16, against Ben PEGGS (ENG), who he quickly despatched, 15:9. Now in the L8, he met Jiaan LI (CAN). Glen defeated Li 15:12, taking him into the semi-finals, and guaranteed him a medal.
In the L4, Glen came up against Keith COOK (SCO). winning 15:10, taking him into the Final.
In the other half of the draw a tight all-English semi-final saw Harry BIRD defeat Kamal MINOTT 15:14.
The final was a very tight fight, with the lead changing hands regularly, but with Harry eventually coming out as victor, 15:14.
Well done, Glen. Wales is proud of you!
Full details can be found here: https://engarde-service.com/index.php?Organisme=savin&Event=cfc22&Compe=smf&Page=clasfinal.htm
August 02, 2022
Veterans Update
An update from the Welsh Veterans.
First is the results to the recent WVFA/WF integration proposal. You can find the full article here: WVFA Integration Announcement
Secondly, we are able to report the list of Veteran fencers competing in the upcoming Veteran Commonwealth Championships. Full details here: Veteran Commonwealths
July 25, 2022
Fran Whalley Joins UK Coaching Elevate Programme
Welsh Fencing is proud to announce that ADP Coach, Fran Whalley, has been accepted to the prestigious UK Coaching Elevate Programme, funded by UK Sport.
The ELEVATE programme explores issues relevant to female coaches and focuses on areas of leadership that will enhance both coaching and personal impact. It will connect coaches with a network of supportive and inspirational women.
Follow the link for the full BF announcement: Fran WhalleyWelsh Fencing Articles
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
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.
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
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