Activities of The BFA
The BFA is responsible for all international fencing conducted while representing Great Britain. They control the selection criteria for all relevant competitions. They are responsible for any attendance by fencers at official FIE competitions, including the World Championships and World Cup competitions, and also at the Olympics under the IOC.
The BFA is also responsible for all national domestic events. It runs British Championships in a variety of age categories and at all three weapons of fencing (foil, épée and sabre). In addition, a series of national 'Opens' are held by independent organisers affiliated to the BFA. These events collect points, which are used by the BFA to create national rankings at senior, junior (U20) and cadet (U17) level.
The BFA also run coaching schemes, and other activities relating to the promotion of fencing in the UK.
The BFA publishes a magazine, The Sword. BF also publishes an electronic newsletter called To the Point
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