Devon County Fencing Union

From 1st September 2026, the new GB Cup Rankings will replace the Intermediate Rankings, introducing a simpler and more accessible ranking structure for fencers who want to develop their competitive skills, gain experience, and track their progress.

After three years of pilots, trials, and successful events, the UK Fencing Ratings pilot programme will also close at the end of July 2026. The pilot demonstrated strong demand for competition opportunities that support developing fencers and encourage progression
through the sport.

To support the next phase of competition development and focus resources on the GB Cup structure, the UK Ratings platform will close at the end of July 2026. All associated data will then be deleted.

🔗 Read more: https://www.britishfencing.com/gb-cup-rankings-events-launch-sept-2026/

British Fencing course: Introduction To Coaching Fencing (ITCF)
📍 Bradford. 🗓️ 22 & 23 August 2026
For those with fencing experience who wish to start coaching, and also those who have an interest in working in a community setting, to provide first fencing experiences.

*The course will give delegates the skills and knowledge to deliver group sessions, developing the basic skills of fencing.*
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📢 New 2026 event: 'Core Coach for the Community'

Host: Olivia Harper (BF Commercial Officer)

🗓️ Thursday 20th August, 10-11am

Olivia Harper, BF's Commercial Officer, will be presenting on Core Coach and how it can benefit the community. This session is aimed at community development individuals and those who want to get started in fencing.

BF also recently launched the Open Core Coach model, which allows individuals rather than organisations to bring Core Coach to their communities.

You'll hear all about what Core Coach offers to individuals, the pricing structure and discounts that are available, and Core Coach in practice, including examples of success stories.

🔗 Sign up here: 6290bbce-536a-4a23-b245-4c73ebaaf3d2@766c260e-202f-4e36-a3e9-c1737d4b292c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6290bbce-536a-4a23-b245-4c73ebaaf3d2@766c260e-202f-4e36-a3e9-c1737d4b292c

NEW SIGN-UP LINK FOR 3RD AUGUST:

📢 2026: "Funding 4 Sport - How To Access Funding Opportunities For Your Fencing Club"

Guest Speaker: Richard Sutcliffe (Director of Funding 4 Sport)

Host: Chris Bryden (BF Club Development Officer)

If you've already signed up to the session taking place on 3rd August using the previous link, you will need to sign up again using the new link below:

🗓️ Monday 3rd August, 12.30-1.30pm – sign up here:
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🗓️ Thursday 6th August, 6-7pm – sign up here:
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This workshop will identify sports funding streams that can support BF clubs to deliver new activities and projects. It will focus on both revenue and capital funding, as well as useful hints and tips to help with funding applications to sports funders. Finally, the workshop will explain how Funding 4 Sport can support your organisation in applying for funding in the future.

🗓️ View the full BF Learning Month timetable here: https://www.britishfencing.com/bf-learning-month-2026/

*Sat 25 July, Mid Devon Show.*
Devon clubs are warmly invited to promote Fencing with Tiverton Swords FC at the Mid Devon Show!
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We have 2 demonstration slots at the President's Ring! Last year's demo was a match between 3-weapon teams in front of a friendly crowd. Worked well. 😁 Based at a gazebo nearby, we'll run "have a go" plastic fencing activities all day.

No contribution too small e.g. just do an hour at the gazebo / fence in the demo team? Enjoy a day out at the show! A fun way to meet up, to get people to try swordplay and to recruit beginners local to your club. (Show visitors from far and wide.)