Tournament Calendar
Upcoming events
Fencing competitions are organised by age category — U10, U12, U14, Cadet (U17), Junior (U20), Senior — and run through a few different organisers, each with its own entry website. The UK domestic competitions listed below are the best place to start.
How does qualification work representing Great Britain on international level? As fencers move into Cadet and Junior age groups, competing for Great Britain at major championships (e.g. Europeans, Worlds) involves a separate BF selection process based on ranking. This isn't something to worry about for now — we'll guide you through it as your fencer progresses.
You can browse the competitions below and choose which ones suit your fencer.
UK DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS
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ELITE ÉPÉE — enter via https://www.eliteepee.com (Junior Series events) or https://bf.sport80.com (BRC 'B' events)
17–18 Oct 2026 — City of London Freemen's School — U10, U12, U14 (BRC 'C'), U17
31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 — Oundle School Sports Centre, PE8 4AB — U10 – U17 (Cadet U17: BRC 'B')
27 Feb 2027 — Moulton College, NN3 7QL — U10, U12, U14, U17 (BRC 'C')
3–4 Apr 2027 — City of London Freemen's School — U10, U12, U14, U17 (BRC 'C')
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LEON PAUL JUNIOR SERIES — enter at https://www.leonpauljuniorseries.co.uk
22 Nov 2026 — Cardiff Academy — U10, U12, U14
21 Feb 2027 — St Benedict's School, Ealing, London — U10, U12, U14, U17
28 Feb 2027 — Cornwall Fencing Centre — U10, U12, U14, U17
24 Jul 2027 — Polwhele Épée, TR4 9AE — U10, U12, U14, U17
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BRITISH FENCING RANKING COMPETITIONS (BRCs) & OTHER NATIONAL EVENTS — enter at bf.sport80.com
20 Sept 2026 — The Youth Series, L18 8BG — U10, U12, U14, U17
26–27 Sept 2026 — Rugby Épée Cup, CV22 5DJ — U12, U14, U17, Senior
10–11 Oct 2026 — BRC A Cadet Épée, Leon Paul Centre, NW9 6AQ — Cadet (U17)
11 Oct 2026 — Stratford Cadet BRC B, CV37 6BE — Cadet (min. age 11 as of 1 Jan)
17 Oct 2026 — Leon Paul GB Cup Open, NW9 6AQ — Open (min. age 13 on the day)
24 Oct 2026 — Youth York Open (U14 B BRC), YO24 1AD — U14 (min. age 10 on the day)
14–15 Nov 2026 — Leon Paul U14 Open, NW9 6AQ — U14 (max. age 13 as of 1 Jan 2027)
15 Nov 2026 — Cocks Moors Woods Épée Championship, B91 1NB — U9, U11, U13, U15
1–3 May 2027 — British Youth Championships, EIS Sheffield — Qualifier to be announced later this year
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
CHALLENGE WRATISLAVA — 11–15 March, Poland — U11, U13, U15
U14 EFC EVENTS — enter at https://www.fencing-efc.eu/tournaments
12–13 Sept 2026 — Split
5–6 Dec 2026 — Varna
12–13 Dec 2026 — Riga / Belgrade
19–20 Dec 2026 — Thessaloniki
30–31 Jan 2027 — Espoo
6–7 Feb 2027 — Ub
20–21 Mar 2027 — Ciudad Real / Novi Sad
27–28 Mar 2027 — Rovereto
10–11 Apr 2027 — Zrenjanin
24–25 Apr 2027 — Osijek
1–2 May 2027 — Luxembourg
15–16 May 2027 — Sofia
29–30 May 2027 — Lausanne
24 Jul – 1 Aug 2027 — European Youth Olympic Festival, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy
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Coaching Fees, Terms and Conditions:
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1 day competition within London: £500 + travel expenses, per coach, per day
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1 day competition outside London (example: tournament starts 9am on Saturday, having to travel on Friday during club session hours): £1000 + accommodation and travel expenses, per coach, per day
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2 day competition £1200 + accommodation and travel expenses, per coach, per day
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1 coach for 1-4 competitors, 2 coaches for 5-9 competitors. Subject to availability.
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Daily Coaching Fee Structure:
Domestic competitions: sign up at least 1 week before the event.
International competitions: sign up at least 3 weeks before the event.
The coaching fee is shared between all fencers who sign up for each day (Saturday and Sunday count as separate days) and is invoiced after the event. You can withdraw free of charge before the sign-up deadline. After the deadline the list is final, and each family pays its share even if their fencer does not attend, so that the other families' share does not go up.
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Club member vs. club member Matches: If two Knightsbridge fencers face each other during an event, the coaching staff cannot assist either fencer. This policy maintains neutrality and fairness.
International Competitions: When two British fencers face each other in international competitions, Knightsbridge Fencing Club cannot coach a Knightsbridge fencer also non British fencers can not be coached against any British fencers on International tournaments . This aligns with British Fencing’s strict policy.
Simultaneous Matches: If multiple Knightsbridge fencers compete simultaneously, coaches prioritize direct elimination matches over pool fights. In cases where only one coach is present, support goes to the lower-ranked fencer on the BF ranking, aiming to strengthen the National Squad representation. Only applies to Cadet, Junior, Senior and GB events.
When two or more Knightsbridge fencers are competing at the same time, the coaching staff will make every effort to assist all fencers. However, there may be situations where it’s not feasible to provide individual coaching to everyone simultaneously.
Priority Order:
Direct Elimination (DE) Matches:
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These take precedence over pool fights. Coaches will focus on supporting fencers during direct elimination rounds.
Pool Fights:
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While coaches aim to assist all fencers, pool fights may receive less attention during simultaneous matches.
Single Coach Scenario: If only one coach is present at the competition and two fencers are competing simultaneously in a DE match, the following approach will be taken:
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The lower-ranked fencer based on the British Fencing (BF) ranking will receive coaching support.
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This strategic decision aims to enhance the representation of Knightsbridge Fencers within the National Squad.
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In special circumstances when one of the fencers has potential to qualify for a World or European championship then regardless the ranking the higher ranked fencer will be supported. (eg British ranked nu 5 will be supported over ranked 6.)
Communication Responsibility: To avoid any missed matches, fencers and parents play a crucial role. They are responsible for promptly notifying the coaches of the piste number and timing of upcoming bouts.
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