Sun 10 May 2026, 7.30am - 3.00pm
This is one of the annual age group events (FOIL) to be run for the County by Cambridge Sword.
All ages welcome up to 17 years old. Age groups are U10, U12, U14 and U17.
You will fence in pairs made up of an U10 and a U12 fencer or a U14 and an U17 fencer.
Teams will be made up of one older and one younger fencer. Younger fencers will fence younger fencers and older vs older. Lots will be drawn to decide whether older or younger pairs start first. They will fence until one fencer has scored 5 points and then the other pair will take the score and carry on until one pair reaches 10 points in total. Fencers will fence a number of different pairs.
You can let us know in the entry info if there is an older or younger fencer you would like to pair with. We will try very hard to accommodate this but may have to make changes to ensure a good competition.
This is a really enjoyable competition where we see great fencing and great team spirit.
It will be a fun day out and provide a great starting place for those new to competition and confidence building for those that have done some competing.
There will be a short exhibition fencing match at 09.15 and lots of explanation of how fencing works, how it's scored and how the competition will run.
Plenty of room for parents and great coffee - we want to show you our wonderful sport and what your fencer has achieved so far! Great snacks and lots of help and support from coaches and other experienced parents.
You MUST be a current member of British Fencing to take part and we will check membership numbers. You must have RECREATIONAL or above membership to take part in the competition. https://www.britishfencing.com/members/membership-info/membership-types/recreational-membership/
If you don't have your own or hired kit dont worry, we can help! Please ask your club coaches to help you ensure you have the correct equipment – they will all know about this competition and have seen this summary so they will be ready and able to help you.
Entries are open to those in the correct age categories who fences at a Cambridge Club or who lives in Cambridgeshire. We are also inviting fencers from Saffron Walden Swords and Bury Fencing Club to join us.
Have a question before or during the event?
You can contact Sarah Paveley here before the event and on the day on 07837933603
Age Groups
Age to be as of 1 January 2025
U10 - birth years 2016/17
U12 – birth years 2014/15
U14 – birth years 2012/13
U17 – birth years 2009/10/11
Everyone will check-in at the same time and all competitions will take place simultaneously
You will receive lots of help and explanation both before and on the day from your club or session coaches - don’t hesitate to ask them.