Events
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!
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 providing 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: Marc Burkhalter
Scottish Veterans Fencing
Contact: Karen Grant
Ireland Veterans Fencing
Contact: Fiona Haldane










