Competition Requirements
If you are thinking of trying your hand at a fencing competition, in addition to the event fee you will need to be covered by a British Fencing Association membership. See the diagram below to determine which level you require.
Some competitions may require you to be affiliated with a regional club. If so, you can enter (or change, up to once a year) your affiliation using this form.
BFA Membership required
Upcoming Events
Date
Saturday 14th December
Event
Sussex County Senior Championships
Location
Davison High School, Worthing.
Details
Online entry via Sport80.
Fencers must be 13+ years old on 1st January 2024.
No details on fees yet, check Sussex Fencing Union for updates.
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Date
Saturday 18th January 2025
Event
Sussex County Junior Age Groups
Location
Portslade and Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton.
Details
Online entry via Sport80.
Age cut-offs: U10 (born 2015-2016); U12 (born 2013-2014); U14 (born 2011-2012); U16 (born 2009-2010).
No details on fees yet, check Sussex Fencing Union for updates.
BFA 'Compete' level membership required.
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Date
Friday 3rd January 2025 to Sunday 5th January 2025
Event
Indigo Training Course
Location
Davison Leisure Centre, Selbourne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX
Details
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Latest Indigo course with Maggie Maynard, Conor Staniforth and Ethan Kew; our Jo will be there too for welfare and support.
The courses offer an oportunity to learn from top coaches and improve footwork, bladework, accuracy, fencing-specific fitness and psychological and technical aspects of competition.
Many of our members have been on the courses (look for the purple T-shirts!), please have a word with them if you are curious about the details.
Cost is £200 for the three days, please register your interest by emailing Maggie at Maggie@sea-lodge.co.uk
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