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ABOUT THE BVF
British Veterans Fencing promotes and supports fencing for people over 40 years old.
Veterans fencing has four age categories: Cat 1 (40-49 years old); Cat 2 (50-59 years old); Cat 3 (60-69 years old) and Cat 4 (70+).
Throughout the year BVF holds competitions which are either divided into individual age groups or open to all fencers over 40. BVF uses certain competitions to select fencers to represent Great Britain but veterans can also compete in smaller open competitions and team events. One thing which is common to all veteran events is a spirit of cameraderie and inclusivity.
VETERAN EVENTS
Events in August 2022–July 2023
- - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2022 - London
All day
August 11, 2022 – August 20, 2022SportsDock4-6 University WayRoyal DocksLondon, E12 2RDUnited Kingdom - - Veterans Winton Cup 2022
Veterans Winton Cup 2022
Veterans Winton Cup 2022
All Day
September 24, 2022 – September 25, 2022An inter-regional competition.
A list of team captains will be announced who will be arranging teams.
DETAILS:
Venue: RAF Cosford, Albrighton WV7 3EX. Follow signs from M54 Exit 3.
Parking: Free on site. Parking will be signposted to large car park on left on approach to the entrance. The route to the fencing hall will be signposted.
Public Transport
Rail: Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then ½ mile walk. (there is no footpath alongside the road).
Please check timetable and with rail operators as Cosford station is unmanned with flights of steps from both platforms.Rules: For the format of the competition see rules
Timetable: See the separate timetable documents for each weapon: epee, foil, sabre. The timetable is slightly different this year - you have been warned!
It is NOT possible to fence in more than one weapon.Kit: It is the responsibility of each fencer to ensure that personal equipment complies with British Fencing guidelines - page 10 table C.
Kit Sales: Should you have any fencing items that you wish to sell, please label them with your name and price – 10% to BVF funds. Please let Marcia know in advance.
Accommodation: Mercure Telford Centre, Forgegate, Telford Centre, Shropshire, TF3 4NA Rates are: £86 single B & B. £96 double B & B, Quote BVF when booking. There is a block booking of 50 rooms so do book as early as possible to ensure a room.
Dinner: There will be a Gala Dinner in the Telford Centre Hotel on Saturday evening priced at £30 per person. ALL FENCERS AND THEIR PARTNERS ARE WARMLY INVITED.
Order your dinner(s) here>>> Bookings close on 15 September.
Please choose from the following menu:
STARTER
Shropshire vegetable soup, chive crème fraiche
Tomato, mozarrella & rocket salad, balsamic syrup
Ham hock terrine, plum & apple marmalade, rye breadMAIN COURSE
Roast chicken fillet wrapped in smoked bacon, mushroom & tarragon sauce
Fillet of herb crumbed cod, oven baked, saute potatoes, tomato & dill sauce
Roast loin of pork, slow baked apples, country cider jus
Broccoli, brie & spring onion rarebit parcelDESSERTS
Profiteroles, melted chocolate
Individual & berry crumbled tart, vanilla custard
White chocolate & raspberry cheesecake, melted chocolate sauceCoffee, tea & mints
- - Veterans Winton Cup 2022
Veterans Winton Cup 2022
Veterans Winton Cup 2022
All Day
September 24, 2022 – September 25, 2022An inter-regional competition.
A list of team captains will be announced who will be arranging teams.
DETAILS:
Venue: RAF Cosford, Albrighton WV7 3EX. Follow signs from M54 Exit 3.
Parking: Free on site. Parking will be signposted to large car park on left on approach to the entrance. The route to the fencing hall will be signposted.
Public Transport
Rail: Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then ½ mile walk. (there is no footpath alongside the road).
Please check timetable and with rail operators as Cosford station is unmanned with flights of steps from both platforms.Rules: For the format of the competition see rules
Timetable: See the separate timetable documents for each weapon: epee, foil, sabre. The timetable is slightly different this year - you have been warned!
It is NOT possible to fence in more than one weapon.Kit: It is the responsibility of each fencer to ensure that personal equipment complies with British Fencing guidelines - page 10 table C.
Kit Sales: Should you have any fencing items that you wish to sell, please label them with your name and price – 10% to BVF funds. Please let Marcia know in advance.
Accommodation: Mercure Telford Centre, Forgegate, Telford Centre, Shropshire, TF3 4NA Rates are: £86 single B & B. £96 double B & B, Quote BVF when booking. There is a block booking of 50 rooms so do book as early as possible to ensure a room.
Dinner: There will be a Gala Dinner in the Telford Centre Hotel on Saturday evening priced at £30 per person. ALL FENCERS AND THEIR PARTNERS ARE WARMLY INVITED.
Order your dinner(s) here>>> Bookings close on 15 September.
Please choose from the following menu:
STARTER
Shropshire vegetable soup, chive crème fraiche
Tomato, mozarrella & rocket salad, balsamic syrup
Ham hock terrine, plum & apple marmalade, rye breadMAIN COURSE
Roast chicken fillet wrapped in smoked bacon, mushroom & tarragon sauce
Fillet of herb crumbed cod, oven baked, saute potatoes, tomato & dill sauce
Roast loin of pork, slow baked apples, country cider jus
Broccoli, brie & spring onion rarebit parcelDESSERTS
Profiteroles, melted chocolate
Individual & berry crumbled tart, vanilla custard
White chocolate & raspberry cheesecake, melted chocolate sauceCoffee, tea & mints
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
Veteran World Championships 2022 - Zadar
All day
October 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022The World Championships are due to take place in Zadar, Croatia from 6-12 October.
- - BVF International 2022 (Guildford)
BVF International 2022 (Guildford)
BVF International 2022 (Guildford)
All Day
January 7, 2023 – January 8, 2023This competition is part of the EVF Circuit and will go on to the ranking list used for GB selection.
6 weapons
More details to follow
- - BVF International 2022 (Guildford)
BVF International 2022 (Guildford)
BVF International 2022 (Guildford)
All Day
January 7, 2023 – January 8, 2023This competition is part of the EVF Circuit and will go on to the ranking list used for GB selection.
6 weapons
More details to follow
- - BVF Age Groups 2022 (Foil & Sabre)
BVF Age Groups 2022 (Foil & Sabre)
BVF Age Groups 2022 (Foil & Sabre)
All Day
February 25, 2023 – February 26, 2023Results go on the ranking list used for GB selection.
Sabre to be held on Saturday 25 February
Foil to be held on Sunday 26 February
Epee to be held on Sunday 5 March
All at the Leon Paul Fencing Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London, NW9 6AQ
- - BVF Age Groups 2022 (Foil & Sabre)
BVF Age Groups 2022 (Foil & Sabre)
BVF Age Groups 2022 (Foil & Sabre)
All Day
February 25, 2023 – February 26, 2023Results go on the ranking list used for GB selection.
Sabre to be held on Saturday 25 February
Foil to be held on Sunday 26 February
Epee to be held on Sunday 5 March
All at the Leon Paul Fencing Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London, NW9 6AQ
- - BVF Age Groups 2022 - Epee
BVF Age Groups 2022 - Epee
BVF Age Groups 2022 - Epee
All Day
March 5, 2023Results go on the ranking list used for GB selection.
Sabre to be held on Saturday 25 February
Foil to be held on Sunday 26 February
Epee to be held on Sunday 5 March
All at the Leon Paul Fencing Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London, NW9 6AQ
- - BVF Nationals 2022
BVF Nationals 2022
BVF Nationals 2022
All Day
April 14, 2023 – April 16, 2023BVF National Championships in all 6 weapons. Results go on the ranking list used for GB selection.
- 14 April: Sabre
- 15 April: Epee
- 16 April: Foil
Held at the Manchester Fencing Centre. More details to follow.
- - BVF Nationals 2022
BVF Nationals 2022
BVF Nationals 2022
All Day
April 14, 2023 – April 16, 2023BVF National Championships in all 6 weapons. Results go on the ranking list used for GB selection.
- 14 April: Sabre
- 15 April: Epee
- 16 April: Foil
Held at the Manchester Fencing Centre. More details to follow.
- - BVF Nationals 2022
BVF Nationals 2022
BVF Nationals 2022
All Day
April 14, 2023 – April 16, 2023BVF National Championships in all 6 weapons. Results go on the ranking list used for GB selection.
- 14 April: Sabre
- 15 April: Epee
- 16 April: Foil
Held at the Manchester Fencing Centre. More details to follow.
- - European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
All Day
May 16, 2023 – May 20, 2023This competition is due to take place in Thionville, France.
It is open to any eligible person.
- - European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
All Day
May 16, 2023 – May 20, 2023This competition is due to take place in Thionville, France.
It is open to any eligible person.
- - European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
All Day
May 16, 2023 – May 20, 2023This competition is due to take place in Thionville, France.
It is open to any eligible person.
- - European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
All Day
May 16, 2023 – May 20, 2023This competition is due to take place in Thionville, France.
It is open to any eligible person.
- - European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
European Individual Championships 2023 - Thionville
All Day
May 16, 2023 – May 20, 2023This competition is due to take place in Thionville, France.
It is open to any eligible person.
BVF RESULTS
- European Team Championships 2022
- Home Nations 2022
- Age Group Qualifiers 2022
- Guildford International 2022
- BVF Championships 2021
- Veteran Winton Cup 2021
- Guildford Event 2021
- Stratford Senior Sabre
- BVF Championships 2020
- World Championships 2019
JOIN UP NOW!
Membership to BVF is open to anyone who is passionate about fencing and is aged 40 or over on 31 December of the year of joining.
Members have access to all BVF competitions and may be selected to fence for Great Britain at the Veteran World Championships, Veteran European Championships or friendly international competitions.
BVF members will receive communications throughout the year via the newsletter and email bulletins to keep up to date on the latest news in veteran fencing.
Members over 90 years old also receive life membership!






A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello and welcome to the British Veterans Fencing website!
I’m glad you’ve found us and I imagine that if you’ve made it this far down the page, then you might well be just the person we are looking for! So what can we offer you? How about exercise that keeps your mind sharp and your body fit? Or a range of competitions and events to suit most fencers? Or perhaps a group of like-minded individuals to share experiences? Maybe the chance to represent your country in fencing at the highest level? Join BVF to take the next step on your fencing journey, I can’t wait to meet you!
Why do people join the Veterans? Everyone remarks on the spirit and the atmosphere at the competitions. This comes from our having a common love of fencing and interest in the skill of the sport. Vets have usually given up the regular competitive circuit but the fencing brain is still there as sharp as ever!
Henry de Silva
BRITISH FENCING
British Fencing (BF) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Fencing in the British Isles (excluding the Republic of Ireland)
The BF website is an incredible resource for fencers of all ages because it provides information about local clubs, coaches, news, rules, events and more.
BF has different membership levels for anyone interested in fencing, whether they are a supporter, social or competitive fencer or organiser.
EVF

European Veterans Fencing facilitates the development of competitive veterans fencing in Europe
European Team Championships and Individual Championships are held in alternate years and every year EVF runs a hotly contested circuit of competitions throughout Europe in all three weapons to find the Veteran European Fencers of the Year.
HOME NATIONS VETERANS
Each home nation has its own Veterans Fencing Association
England Veterans Fencing
Contact: John Crouch
Welsh Veterans Fencing
Contact: Lyn Robinson
Scottish Veterans Fencing
Contact: Karen Grant
Ireland Veterans Fencing
Contact: Fiona Haldane