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Fencing
Fencing Gallery
Originating as a way of settling disputes, Fencing has its roots in ancient sword fighting. There are 3 different types of weapons in fencing; the épée a sword similar to the duels of the 19th century, the foil, a thin flexible blade and the sabre, whose technique emphasizes speed and feints. Each weapon has its own associated scoring zone on the opponent’s body and is played to a unique set of rules.

Many techniques of fencing are used for stunts and fight scenes in films; therefore fencing requires athletes to be quick and nimble. Mental skills are as crucial as physical ones with concentration and quick thinking being especially important.

Did you know...?

Fencing is one of only four sports to have appeared in every modern Olympic Games.

The tip of the fencing weapon is the second fastest moving object in sport; the first is a bullet.

Alex O’Connell, Team GB’s sole fencing representative at the Beijing Olympics, has taken part in the UK School Games as a referee in 2007 and as an Athlete Ambassador in 2008.

Structure

Four teams representing England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Fencing Selection Policy

Contact Details
Neil Brown British Fencing

British Fencing

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Fencing Venue Information
Fencing Venue Information
See the Fencing Venue for the UK School Games 2009
Fencing Squad Lists
Fencing Squad Lists
See the Squad Lists for the UK School Games 2009
Fencing Timetable
Fencing Timetable
See the Fencing Timetable for the UK School Games 2009
Fencing Action Gallery
Fencing Action Gallery
See the Fencing Action Galleries from the previous UK School Games
Fencing Results
Fencing Results
See the Fencing Results from the previous UK School Games

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