Veteran Fencing
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Fencing is a sport that can be continued throughout life, what may be lost in agility and speed can often be made up in experience and cunning.
Veterans’ events are open to any fencer over the age of 40, and the veterans section is thriving at all levels.
The European Veterans Fencing Committee (EVFC) was set up in 1991 to promote participation by older fencers, and to give them a wider range of competitive opportunities.
Fencing Ireland Veterans Committee
Fencing Ireland established a Veterans Committee in March 2008 to lead the co-ordination of fencing events for veterans. Our veterans’ committee is affiliated to the EVFC and aims to promote participation at domestic and overseas events from fencers over 40years
Current Committee Members
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- Chair - Annemarie Sullivan
- Secretary - Dawid Kulka
- Committee - Fiona Haldane, Anna-Lise Mion, Claire Murray, Nuala McGarrity, Patrick Dight, Michael Ryan
The Fencing Ireland Veterans Committee is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for fencers aged 39 and above.
We promote veteran fencing by supporting participation in national and international competitions, offering networking opportunities, and ensuring that the voices and needs of veteran fencers are represented.
Through collaboration with other Fencing Ireland subcommittees, external bodies, and the Fencing Ireland Board, we aim to advance the sport while maintaining an inclusive and engaged veteran community.
Our vision is to grow and promote veteran fencing in Ireland, where veterans can not only excel in their sport but also build lasting connections.
View Irelands most recent and spectacular veteran win by Philip Lee at the European Veteran Championships 2019 - View
Veterans Tournaments
Recent years have seen new competitions restricted to those over forty years of age. These Veterans events include an officially recognized World and European Championship, with different age categories for fencers over 40, over 50, over 60, and over 70. Large overseas events are increasingly adding a veteran event to their schedule
Ireland participates in a number of team competitions for veterans, including the Veteran Four Nations and the Celtic Challenge.
Yearly Veteran Competitions:
- Veterans Quadrangular (or Veteran Four Nations) takes place every year and involves teams from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It is open to any fencer over 40 subject to eligibility
- European Championships are held each May, alternating between an individual and team championship. Individuals are split into 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+ while teams are split into Veteran (40-59) and Grand Veteran (60+).
- The biennial Celtic Challenge rotating between nine Celtic regions from Scotland to Spain each July. Any eligible fencer over 40 may take part.
- World Championships run every October, including both a team event and an individual event. Fencers are split into A, B, C denoting 50+, 60+ and 70+ respectively.