Fencing
The sword is one of the oldest of weapons and therefore fencing is one of the oldest of sports. It is one of only four sports to appear at all Olympic Games.
Fencing at the London Youth Games is one of the most visually striking competitions with the competitors dressed in the white jackets worn by top class fencers.
This exciting sport requires fencers to be very fit and they compete using one of of the Foil, Epee or Sabre swords. In learning the art of attacking and defending, fencers develop good co-ordination, balance and flexibility.
Who is it for?
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- Boys: Year 12&U
- Girls: Year 12&U
Competition Facts
- This mixed competition has a juinior (Year 9&U) and senior (Year 12&U) event
- team matches are 9 fights, each of the team member’s play each of the 3 opponent team members.
News
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Exciting three way tie in fencing »
- 21st June 2009
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London Youth Games 2009 Dates Announced »
- 05th January 2009
The development of fencing in England is managed by EF. They are responsible for increasing participation and developing young fencers. Our Olyhmpic team is managed by British Fencig.
Downloads
- Fencing Rules 2010 (0.22MB)
- Redbridge Sports Centre 2010 (0.31MB)
