LATEST BVF NEWS
- European Teams announced
The fencers have now been selected for the European Team Championships in Ciney. Please download the squad list here (updated… - BVF AGM 2024
British Veterans Fencing is holding its AGM in person on Saturday 20 April at the Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Wigman… - Nationals live results
Follow along all the results live using this link https://www.fencingtimelive.com?t=11410 Competitors are asked to check the day before the competition…
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 April 2024
- - BVF Age Groups 2024
BVF Age Groups 2024
BVF Age Groups 2024
All Day
April 19, 2024 – April 21, 2024Venue: The Harvey Hadden Centre, Nottingham
Download the information sheet here>>>
The confirmed check in times for the BVF Age Groups Champs are as follows:Sabre: Friday 19th April 2024Men’s and Women’s Sabre 3 & 4 check in closes 15:00 to start asapEpee and Sabre: Saturday 20th April 2024Men’s Epee 1 & 2 and Women’s Epee (all) check in closes 08:30Men’s Epee 3 & 4 and Men’s and Women’s Sabre 1&2 check in closes 12:30.Foil: Sunday 21st April 2024Men’s and Women’s Foil 1 & 2 check in closes 08:30Men’s and Women’s Foil 3 & 4 check in closes 12:30 to start asapThe formats for each event have been planned based on the numbers of fencers in the event, to try and ensure a reasonable amount of fencing for all fencers, conscious of the fact that this is a selection event and that this event is to find the Age Group Champion for each Age Group. It has been decided that if an event has less than 5 participants then they will be merged with the next category above or below (1 & 2 merged or 3 & 4 merged only).Currently that is only affecting MF1 and WS1. If other categories fall below the min of 5 on the day of the event then the format will be changed to adjust for the merging.Currently the formats for each event are but please be aware these may be adjusted on the day of the event if entry numbers change:Category - FoilEntry numbersFormatMen Category 1In with MF Cat 2Men Category 215Poules followed by DEMen Category 322Poules followed by DEMen Category 45Poule unique 2 rounds - first round to 5 then 10Women Category 15Poule unique 2 rounds - first round to 5 then 10Women Category 29Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 37Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Women Category 47Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Category - EpeeMen Category 17Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Men Category 222Poules followed by DEMen Category 322Poules followed by DEMen Category 410Poule unique 1 round to 5 hitsWomen Category 1In with Cat 2Women Category 2131 round of poules of 7/6 then separate Cat 1 / 2 DEWomen Category 313Poules followed by DEWomen Category 47Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Category - SabreMen Category 16Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 10 hitsMen Category 219Poules followed by DEMen Category 310Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsMen Category 49Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 1In with WS Cat 2Women Category 25Poule unique 2 round - both rounds to 10 hitsWomen Category 38Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 45Poule unique 2 round - first round to 5 then 10 - - BVF Age Groups 2024
BVF Age Groups 2024
BVF Age Groups 2024
All Day
April 19, 2024 – April 21, 2024Venue: The Harvey Hadden Centre, Nottingham
Download the information sheet here>>>
The confirmed check in times for the BVF Age Groups Champs are as follows:Sabre: Friday 19th April 2024Men’s and Women’s Sabre 3 & 4 check in closes 15:00 to start asapEpee and Sabre: Saturday 20th April 2024Men’s Epee 1 & 2 and Women’s Epee (all) check in closes 08:30Men’s Epee 3 & 4 and Men’s and Women’s Sabre 1&2 check in closes 12:30.Foil: Sunday 21st April 2024Men’s and Women’s Foil 1 & 2 check in closes 08:30Men’s and Women’s Foil 3 & 4 check in closes 12:30 to start asapThe formats for each event have been planned based on the numbers of fencers in the event, to try and ensure a reasonable amount of fencing for all fencers, conscious of the fact that this is a selection event and that this event is to find the Age Group Champion for each Age Group. It has been decided that if an event has less than 5 participants then they will be merged with the next category above or below (1 & 2 merged or 3 & 4 merged only).Currently that is only affecting MF1 and WS1. If other categories fall below the min of 5 on the day of the event then the format will be changed to adjust for the merging.Currently the formats for each event are but please be aware these may be adjusted on the day of the event if entry numbers change:Category - FoilEntry numbersFormatMen Category 1In with MF Cat 2Men Category 215Poules followed by DEMen Category 322Poules followed by DEMen Category 45Poule unique 2 rounds - first round to 5 then 10Women Category 15Poule unique 2 rounds - first round to 5 then 10Women Category 29Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 37Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Women Category 47Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Category - EpeeMen Category 17Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Men Category 222Poules followed by DEMen Category 322Poules followed by DEMen Category 410Poule unique 1 round to 5 hitsWomen Category 1In with Cat 2Women Category 2131 round of poules of 7/6 then separate Cat 1 / 2 DEWomen Category 313Poules followed by DEWomen Category 47Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Category - SabreMen Category 16Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 10 hitsMen Category 219Poules followed by DEMen Category 310Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsMen Category 49Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 1In with WS Cat 2Women Category 25Poule unique 2 round - both rounds to 10 hitsWomen Category 38Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 45Poule unique 2 round - first round to 5 then 10 - - BVF Age Groups 2024
BVF Age Groups 2024
BVF Age Groups 2024
All Day
April 19, 2024 – April 21, 2024Venue: The Harvey Hadden Centre, Nottingham
Download the information sheet here>>>
The confirmed check in times for the BVF Age Groups Champs are as follows:Sabre: Friday 19th April 2024Men’s and Women’s Sabre 3 & 4 check in closes 15:00 to start asapEpee and Sabre: Saturday 20th April 2024Men’s Epee 1 & 2 and Women’s Epee (all) check in closes 08:30Men’s Epee 3 & 4 and Men’s and Women’s Sabre 1&2 check in closes 12:30.Foil: Sunday 21st April 2024Men’s and Women’s Foil 1 & 2 check in closes 08:30Men’s and Women’s Foil 3 & 4 check in closes 12:30 to start asapThe formats for each event have been planned based on the numbers of fencers in the event, to try and ensure a reasonable amount of fencing for all fencers, conscious of the fact that this is a selection event and that this event is to find the Age Group Champion for each Age Group. It has been decided that if an event has less than 5 participants then they will be merged with the next category above or below (1 & 2 merged or 3 & 4 merged only).Currently that is only affecting MF1 and WS1. If other categories fall below the min of 5 on the day of the event then the format will be changed to adjust for the merging.Currently the formats for each event are but please be aware these may be adjusted on the day of the event if entry numbers change:Category - FoilEntry numbersFormatMen Category 1In with MF Cat 2Men Category 215Poules followed by DEMen Category 322Poules followed by DEMen Category 45Poule unique 2 rounds - first round to 5 then 10Women Category 15Poule unique 2 rounds - first round to 5 then 10Women Category 29Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 37Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Women Category 47Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Category - EpeeMen Category 17Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Men Category 222Poules followed by DEMen Category 322Poules followed by DEMen Category 410Poule unique 1 round to 5 hitsWomen Category 1In with Cat 2Women Category 2131 round of poules of 7/6 then separate Cat 1 / 2 DEWomen Category 313Poules followed by DEWomen Category 47Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 5Category - SabreMen Category 16Poule unique 2 rounds - both rounds to 10 hitsMen Category 219Poules followed by DEMen Category 310Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsMen Category 49Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 1In with WS Cat 2Women Category 25Poule unique 2 round - both rounds to 10 hitsWomen Category 38Poule unique 1 round to 10 hitsWomen Category 45Poule unique 2 round - first round to 5 then 10
BVF RESULTS
- BVF Nationals 2024
- BVF International – Guildford 2024
- Hampshire Veterans Open 2023
- Veterans Winton Cup 2023
- European Individual Championships 2023
- BVF National Championships 2023
- Home Nations Quadrangular 2023
- BVF Age Groups 2023
- BVF International (Guildford) 2023
- World Championships 2022
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: Ev Van Gemeren
Welsh Veterans Fencing
Contact: Lyn Robinson
Scottish Veterans Fencing
Contact: Karen Grant
Ireland Veterans Fencing
Contact: Fiona Haldane