Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.

Salle Holyrood look forward to providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.

Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here

Venue:

Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX

Dates for the 2025/26 Season:

25th January

22nd February

29th March

31st May

Age Groups:

Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)

Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)

Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)

Check-in Times (closing time):

The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.

Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)

Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)

Equipment Requirements:

Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons

Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.

As this is a development series we wont be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.

Facilities

There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.

We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.

There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.

Prizes

There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.

Entries

Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.

Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.

Entries cost £22.50

Fun, friendly mixed sabre competitions suitable for all levels. Age as of 1 Jan 2026. Medals for girls and boys.

You can enter this event using this link

U12s
Check in 09:00 to 09:15
Start 09:30 finish 12:30
2 round of poules, fights first to 5 hits
Direct Elimination fights to 10
Everyone gets at least 1 Direct Elimination fight.

U14s
Check in at 12:00 - 12:15
Start 12:30 finish 15:00
2 round of poules, fights first to 5 hits
Direct Elimination fights to 12
Everyone gets at least 1 Direct Elimination fight.

Scottish Fencing is hosting Sabre Referee Training on Saturday 7 February 2026 at Salle Ossian Fencing Club. This will take place from 1pm to 5pm. There is also an opportunity for anyone attending the training on the Saturday to come along to the Central Region BYC qualifier on Sunday 8 February 2026 to undertake their practical assessment.

This course is delivered by Sam McLellan, FIE Sabre and Foil referee, and member of the EFC and FIE Master Lists!

SIGN UP HERE

As part of this course as well, we are offering a hybrid option to other people from across the British fencing community. A meeting link for zoom will be sent prior to the 7 February if this option is selected.
Cost: £15 (SF Members) & £20 (Non SF Members)

On the day you will need the following:

• SF/BF Membership Number

• Something to take notes on

• An electronic device (ideally with a camera) to take the exam on

• Candidates should familiarise themselves with the FIE Technical Rulebooks and 'Article t.170, Offences and Penalties' which can be found via https://fie.org/fie/documents/rules

If you have any questions please get in touch with Daniel Baker (Club & Community Development Manager) at Scottish Fencing using this email: daniel.baker@scottish-fencing.com

SIGN UP HERE

Lots of fencing to be had, two rounds of poules. U17, U14 and U12 events.

Enter this tournament here.

Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.

One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.

The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well. 

Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication

All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here

Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.

One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.

The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well. 

Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication

All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here

Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.

Salle Holyrood look forward to a providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.

Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here

Venue:

Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX

Dates for the 2025/26 Season:

25th January

22nd February

29th March

31st May

Age Groups:

Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)

Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)

Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)

Check-in Times (closing time):

The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.

Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)

Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)

Equipment Requirements:

Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons

Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.

As this is a development series we wont be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.

Facilities

There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.

We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.

There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.

Prizes

There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.

Entries

Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.

Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.

Entries cost £22.50

Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am

Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too

See you there!

Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.

One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.

The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well. 

Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication

All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here

Scottish Fencing is hosting new, essential hot topic calls in the coming months. These will be short informal sessions on-line and will cover some important guidelines on keeping young people safe and how clubs can uphold young people's rights.

One topic is how to communicate with members, particularly younger fencers, safely. Are you using WhatsApp? Spond? Teamstack? if so, how are you keeping your younger members safe from issues such as bullying or inappropriate contact from adults and your coaches safe from allegations? This call is also about clubs sharing their good practice and what they have found works. Welfare Officers and anyone contacting club members regularly should attend this essential session, but is open to anyone with an interest.

The second topic is on the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), which was incorporated into Scottish law in 2024. Does your club know what rights are enshrined in this convention? For example, does your club uphold the right of a child to choose the club and coach they train with? And to train at multiple clubs and with different coaches if they choose? What other practices does your club have that upholds the UNCRC? Please join these calls to learn not only how to improve your club's culture for young people and to share your club's good practice, but also how to keep your club’s practices compliant with the law. This session is essential for Welfare Officers and should be of interest to committee members as well. 

Dates:
16 February 6pm - UNCRC
21 February 10am - Good communication
8 March 10am - UNCRC
10 March 6pm - Good Communication

All Welcome, sign up to hot topic calls here

Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am

Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too

See you there!

Lots of fencing to be had, two rounds of poules. U17, U14 and U12 events.

Entry form to follow soon

Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.

Salle Holyrood look forward to providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.

Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here

Venue:

Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX

Dates for the 2025/26 Season:

25th January

22nd February

29th March

31st May

Age Groups:

Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)

Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)

Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)

Check-in Times (closing time):

The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.

Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)

Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)

Equipment Requirements:

Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons

Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.

As this is a development series we wont be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.

Facilities

There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.

We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.

There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.

Prizes

There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.

Entries

Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.

Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.

Entries cost £22.50

Arrive 9.45 for a sharp start at 10am

Lots of learning about fencing and lots of fencing too

See you there!

Lots of fencing to be had, two rounds of poules. U17, U14 and U12 events.

Entry form to follow soon

Salle Holryood are delighted to launch the Youth Foil Challenge Series which is a series of development competitions running throughout the season for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17’s. The format may be subject to change but their intention is to run two rounds of poules – one mixed, one separate genders followed by direct eliminations – so hopefully lots of fencing. The plan is to run the Under 12s and 17s in the morning and the Under 14s in the afternoon so that fencers can compete up a level as well as in their own age category if they want to.

Salle Holyrood look forward to providing a fun day’s fencing and to welcoming you to the their new venue.

Register for the Youth Foil Challenge Series here

Venue:

Salle Holyrood, 41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX

Dates for the 2025/26 Season:

25 January

22 February

29 March

31 May

Age Groups:

Under 17s: Born 2009 or later (you must be at least 11 on the date of the event to take part)

Under 14s: Born 2012 or later (you must be at least 10 on the day of the event to take part)

Under 12s: Born 2014 or later (you must be at least 9 on the day of the event to take part)

Check-in Times (closing time):

The venue will open at 8.15am. Please ensure adequate time to warm up.

Under 12 & Under 17 categories: 9.15am close (planned start time 9.30am)

Under 14 categories: 1.45pm close (planned start time 2pm)

Equipment Requirements:

Under 12/14s: Max Size 3 foil (fencers can use a size 0), 350N plastrons

Under 17s: Max. Size 5 foil (fencers can use a size 3), 800N plastron.

As this is a development series we won’t be enforcing lame bibs in the Under 17s so that Under 14’s can also compete.

Facilities

There are no changing facilities at the venue so please come ready to fence. There is a water dispenser for topping up your own water bottle.

We will have a refreshments stall and second hand whites (surplus club kit) will be available for sale.

There is parking available at the back of the salle as well as on-street parking in the vicinity.

Prizes

There will be medals for the Top 4 fencers in each event.

Entries

Entries per category will be capped due to the venue size therefore please ensure you enter early to avoid disappointment.

Entries will close at midnight on the Friday before the event.

Entries cost £22.50

The 2026 Veterans Home Nations, hosted this year by England, are provisionally on 21 June 2026 in Nottingham.