Fencing

Key Information

Fencing has been a part of the SSS sports programme since its formation in 2005.

Currently, 14 teams compete in the BUCS Fencing Centralised Leagues in the 2024/25 season across Scottish Men’s Tier 1 and Women’s Tier 1 respectively. Additionally, there are a few teams that compete in the Premier North leagues.

SS Fencing organises the SS Fencing Beginners Championships for fencers with less than two years’ experience each year and the SS Fencing Individual Championships is for fencers of any level of experience.

Scottish Fencing is the national governing body which oversees fencing in Scotland and fencers are required to have Scottish Fencing membership in order to compete at SS Fencing events. More information on this is available upon request.

Sport Chair: Duncan Readle
Contact: scottishstudentfencing@hotmail.co.uk

Governing Body: Scottish Fencing

Upcoming Fencing Events

You might want to know…

• Fencing is one of the oldest sports in Scotland dating back to the late 17^th Century.

• In Fencing you can compete with three different weapons – Epee, Foil and Sabre. All three can be fenced at our SS Fencing Beginners and Individuals Championships events. Use this entry guide to help with your fencing journey in the student network.

• Scottish Student Fencing is a very internationally diverse community, with many students from across the UK, Europe, Asia and North America competing every year.

• It is never too late to start fencing! Most fencers in the SS Fencing programme have their first exposure to the sport at college and/or university. There are many fencers who started in their first year and have gone on to represent Scotland (and other nations) at the 5 Nations Championships and the Commonwealths.

Meet your Sports Chair

Duncan Readle

Check back soon to hear more about Duncan!

Scottish Student Fencing Sports Group

Vice-Chair: Etienne Salle

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