Entries are now open for two upcoming competitions – the East Midlands senior championship on Sunday 8th March and our very own Mercia Novice Open on Saturday 11th April.

The East Midlands senior championship is open to all East Midlands-affiliated fencers aged 13 or older as of 1st January 2026 and takes place at Clifton Sports Hub, Nottingham Trent University. Fencers need to have Starter, Recreational or Compete membership of British Fencing. You can find more information and an entry link here: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/40472

Entries are also open for the Mercia Novice Open, again for fencers aged 13 or older. This is a great first time competition and fencers from all over the UK take part. This also requires membership at Starter, Recreational or Compete level and the entry link is here: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/40498