The Fencing Championships return to Sheffield for 2023!

Event Guide

Registration

All students will be required to show student ID when registering. Students will also be required to show their fencing licence at registration. This will involve signing in to their Sport:80 (bf.sport80.com) profile and showing their membership details to the check-in desk to demonstrate proof of a British Fencing ‘Compete’ membership.

Accepted Entries

All entries for this event have been accepted. Please see the 'Accepted Entries' tab for a full list of accepted entries per discipline. 

Timetable

Please see below for the event timetable: 

Friday  

 

Men’s Epee – Registration open at 9am - close at 10am

Women’s Sabre – Registration open at 10am - close at 11am

Saturday

 

Women’s Foil – Registration open at 8am - close at 9am

Men's Sabre - Registration open at 10am - close at 11am

Sunday

 

Men’s Foil – Registration open at 8am - close at 9am

Women’s Epee – Registration open at 10am close at 11am

 

 

 

Draw

The draw for each discipline will take place on the day, once registration has closed.

Licenses

Fencers may only compete in the BUCS Championships if they are in possession of a current British Fencing ‘Compete’ licence.  British Fencing ‘Recreational’ Licenses and FIE Licences will not be accepted. You must produce proof of your license (Full license) when registering for the championships. British Fencing Licenses are available from www.britishfencing.com  

Fencers will not be able to obtain a new British Fencing Licence on the day. They MUST be purchased before entering. 

Clothing

Competitors must be properly equipped for their events and competitors' clothing MUST conform to British Fencing rules and ‘’Guidelines on Safety in Fencing’’. BUCS cannot be held responsible for accident, loss or damage to persons or property, however caused.

Parking

There is parking available for cars at Ponds Forge. Parking must be paid for on arrival. The parking prices are as follows:

  • Up to 10 minutes – Free 
  • Up to 2 hours - £2.00
  • Up to 4 hours - £4.20
  • Up to 6 hours - £5.70
  • Up to 12 hours - £10.20
  • Up to 24 hours - £14.20
  • Disabled badge holders – Free (Please ensure you input your car registration details at reception on arrival)
  • Overnight (9.00pm - 8.00am) - £5.00

Q-Park Catlegate can also be used for parking, as this is only a two minute walk from Ponds Forge. 

Food and Drink

There is an onsite café that can be used for purchasing food and drink. There is also a range of local shops/restaurants near to Ponds Forge.

Presentations

There will be a formal presentation ceremony at the end of each day. While the time of this cannot be guaranteed, it is anticipated that presentations will take place between 17:30 and 18:30 each day.

BUCS Points

BUCS Points will be awarded to the winner, runner-up and third placed competitors in each discipline. The points will be applied as follows: 1st = 12 points, 2nd = 8 points, 3rd = 5 points (both losing semi-finalists will receive points – no third place play off will take place).

The full list of BUCS Points can be found on Appendix 1

Questions

All questions should be communicated by an institution’s athletic union or students’ union staff member to:

Harry Spinks
BUCS Event Coordinator