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April 09, 2025

Sword in Hand CPD Coaching

Hay Festival

Phil Shepherd-Foster will be hosting a Sword in Hand Coaching Event, covering all weapons, at the Cardiff Academy of Fencing.

This is being organised by British Fencing, so is free to access, although BF will not provide accommodation/food or cover travel costs.

Click for more details:

April 07, 2025

Board Announcement

Hay Festival

Welsh Fencing would like to announce that our Chair, Ceri Picton, has had to unfortunately announce her resignation. We would like to thank Ceri for all her hard work and continued support of Welsh Fencing and Welsh fencers.

For the full announcement, please follow the link:

April 03, 2025

Safeguarding News

Hay Festival

Tania has details of recent changes to Safeguarding in Wales, as she announces the handover to Julian Nash (julian.nash@fencing.cymru). For full details, please follow the link:

In addition, the Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Tania for all her work over the last few years. Tania has worked tirelessly to support the fencers of Wales of all ages. Tania - it has been a pleasure working with you!

Welsh Fencing Articles

Safeguarding & DBS

We believe that the welfare of children and adults at risk is everyone’s responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting children from abuse. Everyone in fencing – administrator, club official, coach, parent, friend, children themselves, everyone – can help. This section details the policies, procedures and documents for Welsh Fencing.

This section explains the process for applying for dbs registration, and refers off to the British Fencing instructions.

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.

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.

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.

Welsh Events Results

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

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.

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.

Policies

Welsh Fencing policies, including

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

Latest News and Team Selection

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

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).

Coaching

Details of the coaching system and strategy.

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 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.

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

Urdd Partnership

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

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.