Fencing's competitive ladder is clear and open to everyone — you enter events, you earn ranking points, you climb. Here's how it works from Yorkshire upwards.
In-house tournaments and friendly opens between local clubs. Low pressure, great experience — your first taste of refereed bouts.
Yorkshire and northern regional competitions across age groups and weapons. This is where most fencers compete regularly — and where Yorkshire Fencing's own events sit.
National youth circuits and championships for junior fencers, plus senior nationals and opens. Results here build national ranking points and can lead to England squad recognition.
The GB ranking lists feed selection for European and world circuits — cadet, junior and senior — through British Fencing's performance pathway, all the way to the Olympics.
To enter most open competitions you'll need the appropriate level of British Fencing membership. Your club can advise which level you need — check britishfencing.com for current details.
Competitions require kit to certified safety standards (including higher-rated jackets and masks at national level). Check the event's rules before entering — and see our kit guide.
Most events take entries online. Our events calendar lists Yorkshire competitions with direct entry links.