OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION PERIOD starts

Camp for the Athlete Development Program fencers.

What is the ADP? Look here

Venue updated per BF smartsheet on 24/6/22

Iranian men's satellite competition. Kicks off the international senior season for the men. No women's event at this one.

If you want to enter you'll need to do it via the smartsheets entry forms provided by BF.

You should find them in the calendar in the GBR pages when it is published for the season. There should be a column on the right with links to entry forms.

6 weapon Open run over 2 days.

Traditionally has attracted cadets and juniors as well as seniors

Sabre is all on the Saturday

MS check in closes 10:30

WS check in closes 12:00

Entries via Sport80

Well established early season Satellite competition in Bulgaria.

Traditionally held in Plovdiv and originally stated as being there on the FIE calendar.

This year it is in the capital, Sofia. Probably at Sofia Hall but check the invitation for details.

Entries via BF smartsheet which should be found on the GB Calendar for the season here

Great Scottish Open event held in Elgin and supported by Leon Paul Scotland

6 weapon event with both Sabre events on the Saturday.

Entry costs kept to a minimum and the website is very clear and easy to use.

Entry form Highland Open Entry Form 2022[17084] or on the website

Well established early season satellite competition  in the wonderful Belgian city of Ghent.

Very hospitable hosts. Visit the ancient host club if you get a chance.

Entries via BF smartsheet which should be found on the GB Calendar for the season. Likely to be here

Senior International Selection point

To get to the World Veterans you need to qualify and be at least 50 in the year of the competition.

For the Europeans it's 40 and no qualification required.

Details of all matters relating to fencing for the over 40's can be found on the excellent British Veterans Fencing website

Start plotting how to qualify for next year!

Strong Hungarian cadet tournament.

Part of the European Fencing Confederation (EFC) cadet circuit.

Nominated event. Entry by selection.

Satellite tournament in Iceland's capital city.

Some amazing places to visit while you are there.

Entries via BF smartsheet which should be found on the GB Calendar for the season. Likely to be here