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January 14, 2025

Matt Russell

The Welsh Fencing board would like to extend a heartfelt thank you on behalf of the whole fencing community to Matt Russell for his tireless work as Chair of Welsh Fencing over the last few years.

Since his appointment as Chair in 2020 Matt has worked extensively to promote and develop fencing in Wales. Throughout his tenure the position of Welsh Fencing has been strengthened through securing increased recognition on a national level, greater visibility within Wales, successful partnerships and continued success on the piste.

Matt has continued to safeguard the position of Wales as a host of prestigious national, and indeed international, fencing events with the ever-popular Welsh Open being joined by a hugely successful cadet BRC and working to secure and support Cardiff the wheelchair fencing World Cup hosted in Cardiff in 2024.

Matt was also instrumental in the successful planning and management of the Welsh delegation at 2023 Senior, Junior, Cadet and Veteran Commonwealth Championships in London and the 2024 Cadet & Junior Commonwealth Championships in New Zealand.

In recent years the position of fencing in the national landscape of Wales has continued to grow, with fencing being featured at both the Urdd Eisteddfod and the Hay-on-Wye Festival. The promotion and development were secured further thanks to an official partnership with the Urdd to support their delivery of fencing into the wider community.

However, Matt’s input stretched far beyond leading the organisation on a strategic level and he has performed many functions from DT, team management, refereeing and being a supportive parent and cheerleader for fencing in all its forms.

The board looks forward to continuing Matt’s legacy and is grateful for his continuing support of fencing in Wales.

January 06, 2025

Welsh Cadet Championships & BYC Qualifiers 2025

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This event is now available for entry on Sport80. See full details here:

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December 20, 2024

Veterans Home Nations 2025 Selection

We are pleased to announce the team selected to represent Wales in the Veterans 4 Nations.

We will be hosting the event at the Cardiff Academy of Fencing, Beignon Cl, Cardiff CF24 5PB. The event will run on Saturday 12^th April 2025 with a gala dinner following in the evening.

Welsh Fencing Articles

Safeguarding

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.

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

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

S5N

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

Cadet Winton

The Winton Cup is a regional event. The senior event runs in the Summer, in Nottingham; the Youth event runs in December, at Millfield.

Policies

Welsh Fencing policies, including

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

Dbs Registration

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

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

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.

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:

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.

Welsh Event Calendar

Welsh Cadet Championships & BYC Qualifiers 2025

Sport Wales National Centre

01.02.2025

Entries for this event should be submitted via the BF Sport80 portal: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39901

Current entries can be found here:

O'Sullivan Cup 2025

Cardiff Academy of Fencing

09.02.2025 10:30 - 16:30

With a format of three single hits per bout, the action is fast and furious. It's a ‘poule unique’ so nobody gets knocked out - but you won’t know the...

Welsh National Championships 2025

Sport Wales National Centre

15.02.2025 09:00

Entries for this event should be submitted via the BF Sport80 portal: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39902

Current entries can be found here:

Welsh National Team Championships 2025

Sport Wales National Centre

16.02.2025 09:00

Entries for this event should be submitted via the BF Sport80 portal: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39903

Current entries can be found here:

Coaching Fencing Level 2

Cardiff Academy of Fencing

08.03.2025 09:00 - 09.03.2025 17:00

The Coaching Fencing Level 2 course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. The course consists of:

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Coaching Fencing Level 2

Cardiff Academy of Fencing

15.03.2025 09:00 - 16.03.2025 17:00

The Coaching Fencing Level 2 course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. The course consists of:

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Veteran 4 Nations 2025

Cardiff Academy of Fencing

12.04.2025 09:00 - 17:00

We are pleased to announce the team selected to represent Wales in the Veterans 4 Nations.

These selections were recommended to the board by Marion Thomas

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Welsh Veteran National Championships 2025

Cardiff Academy of Fencing

06.09.2025 - 07.09.2025

The Welsh Vet National Championships 2025 is scheduled to run over the weekend of 6/7 September, 2025. The venue will be the Cardiff Academy of

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