Fun, friendly mixed sabre competitions suitable for all levels. U12 and 14 Boys and Girls - note age as of 1 Jan 2026.
Email: hello@edinburghsabreclub.com
Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.
Salle Holyrood look forward to providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.
Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here
Venue:
Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX
Dates for the 2025/26 Season:
25 January
22 February
29 March
31 May
Age Groups:
Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)
Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)
Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)
Check-in Times (closing time):
The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.
Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)
Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)
Equipment Requirements:
Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons
Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.
As this is a development series we won’t be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.
Facilities
There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.
We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.
There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.
Prizes
There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.
Entries
Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.
Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.
Entries cost £22.50
Early bird entries until 29 April 2-26 - Dundee Open entries here
Great Location
With Dundee being such a central location, it is easy to get to from all over Scotland, with only a short drive or train ride away from the major cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen.
Value for Money
The main competition will consist of two rounds of pools, followed by direct elimination. For anyone who goes out in the first round, there will be a secondary competition each day for each weapon.
Facilities
Located in the University SpaH building, there will be many great facilities offered such as a cafe, shop, first aid, kit storage hall, renovated changing rooms and a car park.
Great Competitors
We are hoping to attract a wide range of fencers of all levels who want to come and prove their worth or just have some fun. With the talent that is around in the local community, there is bound to be a challenge for everyone.
Amazing Prizes
With a set of truly unique prizes for our competitors. Including bespoke Devlin Chronograph Watches, Metal and Chocolate medals and a unique custom-built trophy, all up for grabs, you won't want to miss out.
Friendly and Inclusive Environment
Everyone is welcome and the staff pride themselves on creating an environment that is open to everyone.
Saturday 6 June
9 - 9.30 AM Check in Men's Epee
10.30 - 11 AM Check In Men's Sabre
11:30 - 12 AM Check In Woman's Sabre
Sunday 7 June
9 - 9.30 AM Check In Men’s Foil
10 - 10.30 AM Check In Women’s Foil
11- 11.30 AM Check In Women’s Epee
For 2026, there is a new event on the calendar - the Summer of Sport Open!
A ranked senior open that is taking place on Saturday 13th June 2026 at Stirling University.
More information will be shared across May about this event. The entries will close on Friday 5th June 2026 - don’t delay and sign up today!
Beginners to Veterans, All skill levels welcome!
Shetland Fencing Club invite you to Shetland for a long weekend of fencing and a tour of some of Shetland’s most picturesque sights.
The Schedule
Friday 19 June: Exploring Shetland
Saturday 20 June: Epee Competition of two poules followed by DE
Followed by a home cooked meal
Sunday 21 June: Foil competition of two poules followed by DE
Monday 22 June: More exploring Shetland
For more information please contact Matthew Blance on WhatsApp: 07852 473 013 or email shetlandfencingclub@gmail.com
Travel and accommodation information is available on Shetland Fencing Club’s website.
We have new discount codes for those entering more than one competition. For two weapons - use 2WEAPON26, for those entering three weapons use 3WEAPON26
This competition is all about having fun, trying something new, and celebrating the end of the school year with fellow fencers. It’s a great opportunity to step outside your usual weapon, challenge yourself, and go for the Three Weapon Trophies.
Whether you're new to fencing or have plenty of experience, this event is open to all levels – and we strongly encourage you to enter more than one event, even if it’s not your usual weapon. You might surprise yourself!
Come along, get involved, and enjoy a fantastic day of friendly competition and fighting for your school's honour.
Information for the day
The event will take Place at:
St Modans High School
Royal Stuart Way
Stirling
FK7 7WS
Under 14 (U14): Competitors born in 2012, 2013, or 2014 and currently attending secondary school.
Under 16 (U16): Competitors born in 2010 or 2011 and currently attending secondary school.
Over 16: Competitors born in 2007, 2008, or 2009 and attending secondary school on 1 January.
Competitors must have a full competitive membership of Scottish Fencing valid on the day of competition.
Competitors must attend or board at a Scottish secondary school, or be home schooled in Scotland. School leavers (16+) must have attended school on 1 January of the year of the event.
Check-in
Saturday 21st June and Sunday 21st June
The competition will run in a format to allow fencers to compete in all three weapons. We will confirm what events are running which day soon, check in times will follow after then.
Entry cost: £20.00 per weapon or £30 for two and £40 for all three .
Deadline: midnight 31 May. Late entry (up to 5 June): £45, subject to availability and at the discretion of the organiser.
No entries accepted after 9am on 5 June 2026
You can cancel your entry and request a full refund up until 31st May 2026
After that date, no refunds will be given.
Trophies will be awarded to the top girl and boy in each age category who compete in all three weapons. There will also be trophies for the top fencer in each individual weapon.
There is also a Best School trophy. Competitors will provide their school name at check-in. If your school has a club, enter using your club's name.
These trophies are part of Scottish fencing history and must be returned before the next event. Parents/guardians must sign a disclaimer and pay a deposit if taking a trophy home.
Use code, 2WEAPON26 for £30 entry for two weapons, 3WEAPON26 for £40 entry for three weapons at checkout. Note: discount is not automatic.
Mixed poules (age/gender) may be used if numbers are low. Fencers can use familiar weapon sizes. For mixed poules with U14s, lame bibs can be taped. All DE matches must follow age-specific equipment rules.
All fencers must wear 800N underplastrons.
All competitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/responsible adult. Children must not be left unattended. Unaccompanied children will not be allowed to compete.
If you do not want your child's photo used, contact admin@scottish-fencing.com and notify organisers at check-in. When posting on social media, only share photos of your child.
Foil
U14:
800N underplastron
350N Mask, Jacket and Breeches
Size 3 foils or below
No lame bib or mask wire required
U16 and U18:
800N underplastron
350N Mask, Jacket and Breeches
Size 5 foils or below
Lame bib and mask wires required (taping allowed in mixed poules)
U14:
800N underplastron
350N Mask, Jacket and Breeches
Size 2 epees or below
U16 and U18:
800N underplastron
350N Mask, Jacket and Breeches
Size 5 epees or below
U14:
800N underplastron
350N Mask, Jacket and Breeches
800N Sabre glove
Size 2 sabres or below
U16 and U18:
800N underplastron
350N Mask, Jacket and Breeches
800N Sabre glove
Size 5 sabres
FIE-approved chest protectors for Foil are not required.
All fencers must wear fencing breeches
All women/girls must wear a chest protector
All equipment must be in good condition and must not disadvantage opponents
Long socks must be worn (pulled up)
Referees may test weapons before fights
Fencers should bring two bodywires, two weapons, and two mask wires
The 2026 Veterans Home Nations, hosted this year by England, are provisionally on 21 June 2026 in Nottingham.
Salle Holyrood are running their Edinburgh International Summer Sparring Camp from Monday 23 to Friday 17 July 2026, 10am - 4pm each day.
Booking through Fencing Fun
Scottish Fencing is pleased to confirm that a dedicated Veterans Fencing Competition will take place this season, offering our 40+ athletes a meaningful and well‑supported opportunity to compete.
This event is designed to celebrate the depth of experience within our community, provide high‑quality competitive fencing, and strengthen the pathway for veteran fencers across Scotland.
What to Expect
A welcoming, development‑focused environment
Fair, well‑structured poules and DEs
Transparent communication on format, schedule, and entry caps
A chance to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new members of the veterans community
Entries will be available soon, and id be grateful if you can share this news with your Clubs and fellow Vets who might be interested.
Weapons: Foil, Epee & Sabre
Eligibility: Open to all fencers aged 40 and above (categories aligned with standard veterans age groups)
More Information to follow!
Edinburgh Fencing Club will once again be hosting the Edinburgh Team Challenge on Sunday 6th September 2026 at Edinburgh Napier University.
Save the Date - More Details to Follow
Fun, friendly mixed sabre competitions suitable for all levels. Age as of 1 Jan 2026. Medals for girls and boys.
Entry details to follow
email: hello@edinburghsabreclub.com
Fun, friendly mixed sabre competitions suitable for all levels. Age as of 1 Jan 2026. Medals for girls and boys.
Entry details to follow
email: hello@edinburghsabreclub.com
Our next coach development weekend is taking place on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026 at Salle Holyrood Fencing Club in Edinburgh.
You can now sign up for the weekend using the form below. All the information can be found on the pages in the form. Please read them carefully.
Coach Development Weekend May 2026
If you wish to start your level 1 or level 2 award, we would ask that you please sign up by Thursday 30th April 2026. This allows us to get you added onto the Sportscotland Brightspace Platform and for pre-course work to be completed by you before attending the weekend!
Coaching U18s - Important information
If you are intending to work with under 18s we will not issue your certificate until you have either joined the PVG scheme through Scottish Fencing or if you are already a PVG member had a scheme udpate through Scottish Fencing. If you have a PVG membership or scheme update we will issue your certificate as soon as fees and paperwork are submitted.
Please note it is an offence for anyone to coach under18s without a PVG certificate gained through Scottish Fencing.
Lots of fencing to be had, two rounds of poules. U17, U14 and U12 events.
Entry form to follow soon
Salle Holyrood are running an Easter Fencing Camp from Friday 17 April - Sunday 19 April 10 -4pm each day.
Places are limited and booking is through www.fencingfun.co.uk
Beginners, novices and and experts all welcome
Entries for the 2026 Glasgow Open are on Sport80 here
Two rounds of poules, with both results combined to seed the direct elimination. No cuts at any stage. At the organiser's discretion, fencers eliminated in initial DE rounds can participate in a mixed secondary. Futher information to follow.
Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am
Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too
See you there!
Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.
Salle Holyrood look forward to providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.
Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here
Venue:
Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX
Dates for the 2025/26 Season:
25th January
22nd February
29th March
31st May
Age Groups:
Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)
Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)
Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)
Check-in Times (closing time):
The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.
Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)
Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)
Equipment Requirements:
Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons
Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.
As this is a development series we wont be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.
Facilities
There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.
We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.
There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.
Prizes
There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.
Entries
Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.
Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.
Entries cost £22.50
Fun, friendly mixed sabre competitions suitable for all levels. U12 and 14 Boys and Girls - note age as of 1 Jan 2026.
Email: hello@edinburghsabreclub.com
Lots of fencing to be had, two rounds of poules. U17, U14 and U12 events.
Entry form to follow soon
Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am
Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too
See you there!
Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.
One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.
The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well.
Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication
All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here
Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.
One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.
The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well.
Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication
All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here
What are the BYC Regional Qualifiers? The BYC Regional Qualifiers determine who will be invited to the British Youth Championships Finals, which run from the 2 to 4 May 2026 at the English Institute of Sport. As yet, British Fencing have not released a schedule of events.
What are the BYCs? The British Youth Championships are competitions at under 12, 14, 16 and 18 held every year in Sheffield (English Institute of Sport, S9 5DA), to identify British Champions.
Who can compete? Eligibility is through Regional Qualifying Events (RQEs) – typically, each region is invited send a minimum of 8 for each event.
What is our region and how does qualification work? Fencers who train in Edinburgh Fencing Club, Edinburgh Sabre Club, Dunedin Fencing Club, George Watsons Fencing Club, Livingston Fencing Club, Salle Holyrood, Sancroft Blades and West Lothian Fencing Club are in Scotland East (this list is not exhaustive). There will not be an actual event because running a competition is expensive (venue, referees and so on.) and there are not usually enough entrants for each event to justify a competition. Previously, regions could send a minimum of 8 fencers for each event so it’s usually automatic qualification if you enter. Should a category have more entrants than usual, we can organise an event in one of the clubs.
British Fencing impose a levy on regions for everyone who enters the qualification event, so we have to charge £12.50 entry fee even though there is no competition – British Fencing will take most or all of this! It is also possible that the BF levy will be higher, and an addition charged for qualification.
What happens if I qualify? The organiser sends the contact details of all the Scotland East qualifiers to British Fencing, and at some stage British Fencing invite the qualifiers to enter the National Finals (there is another entry fee). The event involves travel to the venue and probably a night in a hotel.
What will the event be like? It’s a huge collection of 24 competitions (boys (mixed)/girls, foil/epée/sabre, U12/U14/U16/U18), there are many entries and the standard varies from near beginner to some very experienced athletes!
What should I do if I want to take part? It’s easy! Contact Don McKenzie and pay the £12.50 entry fee then wait until British Fencing get in touch with an invitation to enter the finals on Sport80.
The closing date for entries is Midnight on Saturday 28th February.
Then you go to the event, fence your best and have fun!
Enter/Any questions? Contact Don on 07732 781464 or don.a.mckenzie@btinternet.com
The first Scottish Fencing coach education weekend of 2026 is taking place on Saturday 28th February 2026 & Sunday 1st March 2026
This will be held at:
Salle Ossian Fencing Club
4 Riverview Business park
Friarton Rd
Perth
PH2 8DF
The times for the weekend are as follows:
Saturday - 10am to 5pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm
As part of this weekend, there will be some additional opportunities included for coaches. On the Saturday between 12pm & 1pm, Brent Myers from Solution Riposte will be holding a presentation over lunch for interested coaches, with pizza being provided!
Then in the afternoon on the Saturday, Gil Stenvenson will be delivering a Strength & Conditioning for Fencing Workshop to coaches between 1:15pm & 4:45pm.
The Sunday will then be a full day with our excellent tutors supporting you on your coaching journey.
This weekend will include our Level 1 assistant coach award. This course is aimed at those aged 16-18 or coaches over 18 that are just starting out.
The Level 2 coach award and level 3 coach award are available, as is attending for CPD.
The new level 1 & 2 courses have online content to complete pre and post course on the sportscotland Brightspace platform, support and assistance will be given as required.
Coaching U18s - Important information
If you are intending to work with under 18s we will not issue your certificate until you have either joined the PVG scheme through Scottish Fencing or if you are already a PVG member had a scheme udpate through Scottish Fencing. If you have a PVG membership or scheme update we will issue your certificate as soon as fees and paperwork are submitted.
Please note it is an offence for anyone to coach under18s without a PVG certificate gained through Scottish Fencing. The committee who have allowed this to happen will also be criminally liable.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Daniel Baker (Club & Community Development Manager) at Scottish Fencing using this email: daniel.baker@scottish-fencing.com
Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am
Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too
See you there!
Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.
Salle Holyrood look forward to a providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.
Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here
Venue:
Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX
Dates for the 2025/26 Season:
25th January
22nd February
29th March
31st May
Age Groups:
Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)
Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)
Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)
Check-in Times (closing time):
The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.
Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)
Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)
Equipment Requirements:
Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons
Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.
As this is a development series we wont be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.
Facilities
There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.
We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.
There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.
Prizes
There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.
Entries
Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.
Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.
Entries cost £22.50
Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.
One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.
The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well.
Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication
All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here
Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.
One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.
The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well.
Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication
All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here
Lots of fencing to be had, two rounds of poules. U17, U14 and U12 events.
Scottish Fencing is hosting Sabre Referee Training on Saturday 7 February 2026 at Salle Ossian Fencing Club. This will take place from 1pm to 5pm. There is also an opportunity for anyone attending the training on the Saturday to come along to the Central Region BYC qualifier on Sunday 8 February 2026 to undertake their practical assessment.
This course is delivered by Sam McLellan, FIE Sabre and Foil referee, and member of the EFC and FIE Master Lists!
SIGN UP HERE
As part of this course as well, we are offering a hybrid option to other people from across the British fencing community. A meeting link for zoom will be sent prior to the 7 February if this option is selected.
Cost: £15 (SF Members) & £20 (Non SF Members)
On the day you will need the following:
SF/BF Membership Number
Something to take notes on
An electronic device (ideally with a camera) to take the exam on
Candidates should familiarise themselves with the FIE Technical Rulebooks and 'Article t.170, Offences and Penalties' which can be found via https://fie.org/fie/documents/rules
If you have any questions please get in touch with Daniel Baker (Club & Community Development Manager) at Scottish Fencing using this email: daniel.baker@scottish-fencing.com
SIGN UP HERE
SS Fencing Individual and Beginners Championships 2025-26
Venue: [EN]gage, Edinburgh Napier
Date: 7-8th February 2026
Cost: £25 per individual (discount applied for multiple entries per person)
Entries: Please click HERE for Beginners entries
Entries: Please click HERE for Individuals entries
Entry Deadline: 12:00 on 28th January 2026
IA Approval Deadline: 12:00 on 30th January 2026
Fun, friendly mixed sabre competitions suitable for all levels. Age as of 1 Jan 2026. Medals for girls and boys.
You can enter this event using this link
U12s
Check in 09:00 to 09:15
Start 09:30 finish 12:30
2 round of poules, fights first to 5 hits
Direct Elimination fights to 10
Everyone gets at least 1 Direct Elimination fight.
U14s
Check in at 12:00 - 12:15
Start 12:30 finish 15:00
2 round of poules, fights first to 5 hits
Direct Elimination fights to 12
Everyone gets at least 1 Direct Elimination fight.
Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.
Salle Holyrood look forward to providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.
Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here
Venue:
Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX
Dates for the 2025/26 Season:
25th January
22nd February
29th March
31st May
Age Groups:
Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)
Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)
Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)
Check-in Times (closing time):
The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.
Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)
Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)
Equipment Requirements:
Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons
Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.
As this is a development series we wont be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.
Facilities
There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.
We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.
There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.
Prizes
There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.
Entries
Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.
Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.
Entries cost £22.50
The Scottish Fencing AGM is on 20 January 2026 at 6.30pm via Zoom. Further details including start times and how to register will follow in the coming days.
You can find papers for the Scottish Fencing AGM here.
Entries and further information for the Stirling Sword Indivdiual event are here
Tickets go on sale soon
Entries and further information for the Stirling Sword Team event are here
Tickets go on sale soon
Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am
Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too
See you there!
Edinburgh Open welcomes novices, beginner and expert fencers.
You can enter the Edinburgh Open on Sport80 here
Check in times:
Saturday 10 January
Mixed epee: 09:00-09:30
Women's foil: 09:30-10:00
Mixed sabre: 10:00-10:30
Sunday 11 January
Mixed foil: 09:00-09:30
Women's epee: 09:30-10:00
Women's sabre: 10:00-10:30
Format
One round of poules, seeded by BF rankings. All fencers will be promoted to the direct elimination round.
We will run secondary events for all fencers knocked out in the first round of DEs (and possibly the second depending on numbers).
Second weapons
Fencers can enter a second weapon for half price only if they are on different days (for example foil and either epee or sabre). When entering the second weapon, use the discount code SECONDWEAPON to get 50% off.
Sabre Winter Training Camp (non-residential) 2 -5 January 2026 (10 am-4 pm daily)
Perfect time of the year to work off the mince pies, squeeze back into our breeches and start preparing for upcoming competitions.
All ages and non-members welcome. (Younger fencers might find it better to do the morning sessions only)
10 am-12.30 pm Fencing fitness and tactical training.
Bring Your Own Lunch
1.30 -4 pm Structured bout practice and competition craft
Non-members and visitors always welcome.
Cost is £40 per day for non-members. No need to book. For further details, contact prof.carson@yahoo.co.uk
Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am
Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too
See you there!
The coach education weekend will take place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025 at Forth Valley Fencing Club:
Unit 7
9 Munro Road
Stirling
FK7 7QX
You can sign up to the coach education training here
This weekend will include our new Level 1 assistant coach award. This course is aimed at those aged 16-18 or coaches over 18 that are just starting out. Under 16s are unable to receive the certificate until they are 16.
The new Level 2 course is also available.
The new courses have online content to complete pre and post course on the sportscotland Brightspace platform, support and assistance will be given as required.
When you sign up for the weekend we will also add you into a group on Basecamp so we can communicate arrangements and share any information about the weekend. It will also give you the opportunity to ask questions and interact with others that are signed up.
Level 2 candidates need to be 18 before receiving their certificate.
Coaching U18s - Important information
If you are intending to work with under 18s we will not issue your certificate until you have either joined the PVG scheme through Scottish Fencing or if you are already a PVG member had a scheme udpate through Scottish Fencing. If you have a PVG membership or scheme update we will issue your certificate as soon as fees and paperwork are submitted.
Please note it is an offence for anyone to coach under18s without a PVG certificate gained through Scottish Fencing. The committee who have allowed this to happen will also be criminally liable.
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