Rules and Regulations

The rules of fencing are maintained by the worldwide governing body for fencing, the FIE (Fedaration Internationale d'Escrime).

Scottish Fencing events follow these rules. Where there is a need for local interpretation of rules (eg. timing of introduction of new rules), Scottish Fencing generally follows British Fencing.

You can read more and also buy a printed copy of the rules at the British Fencing website.

Eligibility to Fence for Scotland

Athletes can represent Scotland at Commonwealth Fencing events. To compete at Olympic or World events fencers represent Great Britain.

You can read the eligibilty requirements to fence for Scotland here

You can read the eligibility requirements to fence for Great Britain here

If you wish to change home nation you can do so by completing British Fencing’s Home Nation Change Form

You will need formal confirmation from the relevant Scottish Fencing Director, currently this is the Director of Performance