Next Events
Oct
17
Sat
Event Dates –
Saturday 17th October 2026
Under 10 Boys, Under 10 Girls, Under 12 Girls, Under 12 Boys, Under 14 Girls (BRC ‘C’ Event), Under 17 Boys, Under 17 Girls
Sunday 18th October 2026
Under 14 Boys (Under 14 BRC ‘C’ Event)
Venue – City Of London Freemans School, Ashtead Park (near Leatherhead), Surrey, KT21 1ET
Online entry submission – Entry link.
Entry caps for this event are likely to be required due to expected high entry numbers and the need to be able to run the event in a sensible manner. These caps will be added to the entry list once we get close to event capacity. A reserve list will be set up for categories that do reach capacity.
Events Caps are now set for all categories, which are detailed on the entry list.
Age-groups
Under 10 – 2017, 2018 & 2019 (Size 0 Epees)
Under 12 – 2015, 2016 (Size 2 or 0 Epees)
Under 14 – British Ranking Circuit ‘C’ event for those born in 2013 or later, but aged 10 or over on day of event.(We will intend to set the schedule to allow Under 12s to double up with Under 14 Events).
Under 17 – 2010, 2011, 2012 or later (We will intend to set the schedule to allow Under 17s to compete in Women’s Open).
Initial entry closing date – 27th September 2026 – Entries to be kept open after initial entries close date to fill entry caps.
£10 additional late entry fee for entries after 27th September 2026, subject to space in event.
2nd category entry fee of £25 if doubling up Under 12/14 age-group with BRC Under 14 ‘C’ event
Refund Policy on EEJS page
If you have any questions, please email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk. Please do not call organisers by phone as the number you have is for on-the-day issues, not for general enquiries.
Current Series Entry List – Entry List
Usual Event Format – One Round of Poules, no cut, followed by Direct Elimination. – Variation may be required depending on entry numbers
Schedule and Check-in close times –
Saturday – Schedule and Check-in close times
Sunday – Under 14 Boys – 1.30pm check-in close
Live results – to be added
To minimise crowding at the event, please only bring those that need to be along.
There is a strict ‘Indoor Shoes’ only policy, due to the new floor at this venue. Please do not wear the shoes you plan to wear in the hall to travel to the event, as if we make a mess of the floor, we may lose access to the hall in the future.
Coaches – Coaches must register that they will be attending the event by initial entries close date (late applications will not be accepted). Coaches need to email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk with their BF membership number to be added to the event ‘coach register’. Coaches must be current members of British Fencing, be BF registered coaches, appear on the Coach Search on the BF website and complete any event health survey (if required at that time) to attend.
Oct
31
Sat
Currently Proposed –
Event Date – 31st October/1st November 2026
Venue – Oundle School Sports Centre, Milton Rd, Oundle, PE8 4AB
Initial entry closing date – 11th October 2026 – Entries extended to allow entry caps to be filled up.
Entries after initial closing date (11th October) will have a £10 late entry fee and subject to entry caps.
Online entry submission – entry link
Check-in close and start times – to be added after initial entries close date
Saturday 31st October – Under 10 Boys, Under 10 Girls, Under 14 Boys (BRC ‘C’ event’)
Schedule & Check-in close times – to be added
Sunday 1st November – Under 12 Girls, Under 12 Boys, Under 14 Girls (BRC ‘C’ event’)
Schedule & Check-in close times – to be added
Age-groups
Under 10 – 2017, 2018, 2019 (Size 0 Epees)
Under 12 – 2015, 2016 (Size 2 or 0 Epees)
Under 14 – 2013, 2014 (Size 2 or 0 Epees)
Under 17 – Please see BRC Cadet Section for event information and event days (which differ to EEJS days). Note fencers can compete in the EEJS age-group events & Cadet BRC events on this weekend, subject to minimum age restrictions.
If you have any questions, please email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk. Please do not call organisers by phone as the number you have is for on-the-day issues, not for general enquiries.
Current Series Entry List – Entry List
Event Format – One Round of Poules, no cut, followed by Direct Elimination.
Schedule and Check in times – to be added at initial entries close date
Live results – to be added
To minimise crowding at the event, please only bring those that need to be along.
Coaches – Coaches must register that they will be attending the event by initial entries close date (late applications may not be accepted). Coaches need to email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk with their BF membership number to be added to the event ‘coach register’. Coaches must be current members of British Fencing, be BF registered coaches, appear on the Coach Search on the BF website and complete any event health survey (if required at that time) to attend. As space in the fencing hall is limited, any one club will be restricted to a maximum of two coach passes, or one coach pass for every 10 fencers attending (whichever is larger)..
Feb
27
Sat
Event Date – Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February 2027
Venue – Pitsford Centre Sports Hall, Gate 4, Pitsford Road, Moulton, Northants. NN3 7QL
Online entry submission – Entry Link
Please do not send entry fees until we confirm you have a spot and it is requested by confirmation email.
Saturday 27th February – Under 10 Boys, Under 10 Girls, Under 12 Boys, Under 12 Girls, Under 14 Girls, Under 14 Boys, Under 17 Boys (BRC ‘C’).
Sunday 27th February – Under 17 Girls (BRC ‘C’) (afternoon check-in close)
Age-groups
Under 10 – 2017, 2019 & 2019 (Size 0 Epees) – Younger fencers would require a coach sign off that it is appropriate to take part.
Under 12 – 2015, 2016 (Size 2 or 0 Epees)
Under 14 – 2013, 2014 (Size 2 or 0 Epee)
Under 17 – This will be a British Ranking Under 14 Circuit ‘C’ event for those born in 2010 or later (We will set the schedule to allow Under 14s to double up with Under 17 Event). Fencers must be 11 or older on day of event to compete in the Under 17 category.
Initial entry closing date – 6th February 2027 – £10 additional late entry fee after 6th February. –
£25 for 2nd category if doubling up with BRC ‘C’ event.
Refund policy in EEJS details
If you have any questions, please email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk. Please do not call organisers by phone as the number you have is for on-the-day issues, not for general enquiries.
Current Series Entry List – Entry List
Usual Event Format – One Round of Poules, no cut, followed by Direct Elimination. (variation may be required depending on entry numbers)
Schedule and Check in times –
Saturday schedule to be published around initial entries close date. Earliest expected check-in time 9.30am.
Sunday – Under 17 Girls BRC ‘C’ Event – Check-in close afternoon (exact time to be confirmed at entries close date).
Live results – to be added
To minimise crowding at the event, please only bring those that need to be along.
Coaches – Coaches must register that they will be attending the event by initial entries close date (late applications may not be accepted). Coaches need to email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk with their BF membership number to be added to the event ‘coach register’. Coaches must be current members of British Fencing, be BF registered coaches, appear on the Coach Search on the BF website and complete any event health survey (if required at that time) to attend.
Apr
3
Sat
Event Dates –
Saturday 3rd April 2027
Under 10 Boys, Under 10 Girls, Under 12 Girls, Under 12 Boys, Under 14 Girls, Under 14 Boys, Under 17 Boys.
Sunday 4th April 2027
Under 17 Girls (Cadet BRC ‘C’ Event)
Venue – City Of London Freemans School, Ashtead Park (near Leatherhead), Surrey, KT21 1ET
Online entry submission – Entry Link
Entry caps for this event are likely to be required due to expected high entry numbers and the need to be able to run the event in a sensible manner. These caps will be added to the entry list once we get close to event capacity. A reserve list will be set up for categories that do reach capacity.
Events Caps are now set for all categories, which are detailed on the entry list.
Age-groups
Under 10 – 2017, 2018 & 2019 (Size 0 Epees)
Under 12 – 2015, 2016 (Size 2 or 0 Epees)
Under 14 – 2013, 2014 (Size 2 or 0 Epees)
Under 17 – British Ranking Circuit ‘C’ event for those born in 2010 or later, but aged 11 or over on day of event.
Initial entry closing date – 13th March 2027 –
£10 additional late entry fee for entries after 13th March, subject to space in event.
2nd category entry fee of £25 if doubling up Under 12/14 age-group with BRC Cadet ‘C’ event
Refund Policy on EEJS page
If you have any questions, please email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk. Please do not call organisers by phone as the number you have is for on-the-day issues, not for general enquiries.
Current Series Entry List – Entry List
Usual Event Format – One Round of Poules, no cut, followed by Direct Elimination. – Variation may be required depending on entry numbers
Schedule and Check-in close times –
Saturday – to be added – earliest check in close is expected to be 9.30am for any category. Confirmed times at initial entries close date.
Sunday – Cadet Girls BRC ‘C’ – earliest check in close midday, exact time will be confirmed at initial entries close date
Live results – to be added
To minimise crowding at the event, please only bring those that need to be along.
There is a strict ‘Indoor Shoes’ only policy, due to the new floor at this venue. Please do not wear the shoes you plan to wear in the hall to travel to the event, as if we make a mess of the floor, we may lose access to the hall in the future.
Coaches – Coaches must register that they will be attending the event by initial entries close date (late applications will not be accepted). Coaches need to email eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk with their BF membership number to be added to the event ‘coach register’. Coaches must be current members of British Fencing, be BF registered coaches, appear on the Coach Search on the BF website and complete any event health survey (if required at that time) to attend.
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2025-2026 Points Race Rankings – 25-26 link
Outline
In 2007 the steady increase of top level Junior Epee Fencing in and around the Surrey area led us to believe that there was a real need for a series of local competitions to help nurture the local talent and help introduce less experienced fencers to competition fencing. Over the years the series has flourished and is now widely regarded as one of the best run series of events and most enjoyable in the country.
The series is open to fencers from all counties & countries, not just Surrey and has attracted fencers from all around the country with fencers travelling from as far afield as Wales, Scotland, Newcastle, Plymouth and even the Channel Islands to take part in the events.
As well as great events to gain experience in competition, the Elite Epee Junior Series Events are generally used within the England Youth Rankings for selecting England teams for International trips each year (however EF makes the final decision on which events are used for their rankings).
Series Structure – Updated for 2024/25 season
We are looking to makes changes to the series, both to allow the series to continue in a financially stable basis and to fit in with National Ranking Schemes for the upcoming season.
Series Finances –
We wish to keep the high quality of events through the year, but with cost of hiring venues for 2024 rising by 20% in some cases, referee expenses rising by over 10% in the last year and van hire, fuel and other costs going up considerably, I would have to increase entry costs by 15% or more to cover these rises or look at other ways we can adapt the series to keep overall costs down.
Though the Grand Final event has been great for the fencers who have qualified for it over the years, the cost to run it, with prize funds, venue and referee costs it simply makes it unaffordable to continue in the future, especially as there is not the benefit for all our series fencers, just the top few who qualify.
This also opens up a weekend in the season for other competitions to take place, so I am afraid that the 2023 Grand Final will be our last running of this event.
The intention will now be to keep 2024/2025 season entry fees broadly in line with those of the 2023 series. These entry fees are similar or lower than comparable national series events, which I hope will be appreciated.
Age-Groups for Series – 25/26 season
We will still be looking to continue with Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17 age-groups, with the qualifying year of birth for each age-group part way through the season, so that our series falls in line with National Ranking schemes and to specifically match in closer to the British Cadet and Under 14 ranking scheme.
Please find details of the updated British Ranking Circuit Scheme – here
The change for the Under 14s British Ranking scheme resets after the British Youth Championships (BYCS) at the start of May, with Cadet rankings resetting after the Cadet World Championships at the end of April. The ‘age as of’ date will therefore be the end of that year, so an Under 14 must still be 13 on 31st December of that season.
This will mean that the series can generally be used for British Ranking events more easily if we are asked to include any more of our events and if we are offered to run a BRC Cadet event in November (as we have run for the last couple of years), it can be used in our own Points Race Under 17 ranking scheme.
Fencers are not generally allowed to fence up an age-group, however fencers can do this for BRC Cadet ‘B’ events (and if scheduling allows, also do their usual category) and where any other of our series events are allocated the new ‘C’ status, fencers will be allowed to fence up to compete in the BRC event (subject to British Fencing minimum age requirements).
Points/Ranking System
As well as many of our events counting for the official Under 14 and Cadet rankings, we do run our own EEJS ranking scheme, which is used for Under 10 and Under 12 seeding, but is a bit of fun for older age-groups. Fencers can only gain points for their ‘official’ age-group category, so if a Under 14 fencer competes in a Cadet event, the Cadet result will not count on their points race total.
The points system for the 2025-26 season onwards will use the same points scheme as in recent years and will count points received from all the events of the season in the Points Race.
If a tie exists after all the qualifying events are completed, the place will be decided by the best two positions gained by those fencers (addition of those placings), if there is still a tie the place will be decided by who has the highest placed single result. If a tie still exists, places will be decided on the biggest entry in the best placed result.
The actual Points race can be found at the top of this page.
Note that points for the points race will only be given for the actual age-group that is suitable for your year of birth, so if an Under 12 fencer chooses to do a BRC ‘C’ Under 14, rather than their actual Under 12 event, they will not receive points for that event. However we will be reviewing this going forward and may be subject to change mid-season,
Venues
In 2024, we are hoping to be able to run events at a variety of the following venues. Which venues are used in a season will vary depending on availability on required dates.
- Moulton College, Northants
- City of London Freemen’s School, Surrey
- The Manchester Fencing Centre
- The Newcastle Fencing Centre
- The Peterborough School, Cambridgeshire
- Oundle School, Northamptonshire
Due to the size of some venues, we may need to restrict which age-groups are included in some events, prioritizing younger age-groups where possible.
Event Formats
We try to run the events in as a professional manner as possible with referees and helpers receiving expenses for their attendance. Entries will be capped to ensure the events are run in a smooth manner with no requirement for multiple waves of poules in the first round. The initial events will usually run with one round of poules (ideally of 7s and 6s, however this size poules is not possible for all entry numbers), followed by Direct Elimination down to the winner, however the organisers reserve the right to adapt this format if it is thought that the entry number requires a different format. The 5th event, ‘The Series Final’ will run as a poule of 8 followed by Direct Elimination to find the Series Grand Final Champions.
Check-in and start times will be published approximately 2/3 weeks before each events once a good idea of entry numbers are known. Entry caps will be detailed on this website if they are required once entries start coming in and a entry cap for each event will be set at closing date for each event. In past years we have tried to set earliest check-in closing times at 10.00am to give fencers time to travel from many areas of the country on the day, however if numbers and circumstances require, some events may have to start earlier (9.00am or such) but we will try to avoid this.
Dependant on numbers some events may start in the late afternoon/early evening to ensure each event is finished with as little waiting around as possible with the last final being completed as early as possible. The plan is for events to start as close to the check-in times as possible so you will probably be scratched if you are not checked-in on time. Please ensure you give yourselves spare time to arrive at the event before your check-in closes.
Seedings for the first event of the season will be taken from the series points race from the previous season or relevant National rankings (depending on what is most appropriate in the organiser’s view) . . Seedings for later events will be taken from the current season’s points race or relevant National rankings (depending on what is most appropriate in the organiser’s view) .
For EEJS events that are also British Ranking Circuit events, the seedings for the event will be based on the required seeding scheme to correspond with British Fencing BRC event rules.
Communication
Information will be placed on this site, including entry lists (updated periodically and more often coming up to closing dates), so please check they have been received), check-in times and general information on events. Please check the website just after entries close for confirmed check-in times etc.
Weapon Sizes
Under 10 – Size 0
Under 12 – Size 0 or 2
Under 14 – Size 0 or 2
Under 17 – Size 0, 2 or 5
Please note that the Under 14 size choice is in line with the British Ranking Circuit regulations and takes into account when many fencers change up from size 2 to size 5 weapons following their last BYC U14 event.
Epee Lengths
Size 0 Epees (guard to tip 77.5cm max)
Size 2 Epees (guard to tip 82.5cm max)
Fight times / durations – To match British Youth Championship/British Under 14 Ranking Scheme format
Under 10 age-group – Poule fights will be to 5 hits, with a 2 minute fight duration. Direct Elimination fights will be to 10 hits with 3 periods of 2 minute duration (with a one minute gap between periods).
Under 12 age-group – Poule fights will be to 5 hits, with a 3 minute fight duration. Direct Elimination fights will be to 10 hits with 3 periods of 2 minute duration (with a one minute gap between periods).
Under 14 age-group – Poule fights will be to 5 hits, with a 3 minute fight duration. Direct Elimination fights will be to 12 hits with 3 periods of 2 minute duration (with a one minute gap between periods).
Under 17 age-group- Poule fights will be to 5 hits, with 3 minute duration and in the Direct Elimination fights will be to 15 hits with 3 periods of 3 minute duration.
Equipment regulations
All kit must conform to the British Fencing regulations (see www.britishfencing.com). In the under 17 event size 5 weapons will be allowed to be used so 350N breeches and 800 Newton plastrons are required. Weapons may be tested at the event from the first round for weight and travel; however due to the use of communal weapons by a large number of the entries, cards will not be issued for failed weapons (in this regard). All fencers should ensure that the equipment they are wearing fits correctly, with suitable overlap, especially between jackets & breeches. Referees will be specifically requested to ensure this is the case. Fencers in Girls events are required to wear chest-protectors.
Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the top 4 in each individual event for the initial competitions of the series. The Grand Final Event will award prizes to all the 8 qualified fencers consisting of medals/plaques & fencing equipment vouchers. There will also be a trophy awarded to the Grand Final winners which will be returned and presented annually.
Finances
The series runs mainly on the entry fees received from fencers attending the events, with assistance from sponsors and other kind contributors/donors to the series. These funds pay for the running of the events including venue costs, referees, other staff (armourers, DT etc), hire charges for kit, van hire and every other imaginable cost In addition their is a prize fund for the Grand Final to pay for equipment vouchers, which we aim to continue going forward. Funds that are excess to the running of the events will go towards the time and expense of running the events by the competition organisers. Prizes not collected by fencers at the Grand Final (if they leave before presentations) will be deemed as donated to our local fencing set up to support fencers that need help in securing equipment.
Late Entry Fees
There is an additional £10 late entry fee for entries made after the ‘initial entries close date’.
Refunds for withdrawals
Generally refunds are not given for fencers who do withdraw from events, however in cases that fencers withdraw 4 weeks or more in advance of an event taking place requests will be considered. Any refunds would be subject to a ₤5.00 administration fee, which would be taken off any returned funds. Refunds will be made by bank transfer only and require an emailed request.
Referees/Event Officials
These events are only possible due to the huge efforts put in by the team of referees and other officials who attend the event. We do have a range of referees, from those who are fully qualified FIE referees who have refereed previously at Olympic Games, to those just starting out on their refereeing careers who are using these events to gain experience prior to taking their refereeing exams. Please note that we will only have referees at these events which we are confident in their abilities and experience of fencing.
All referees and officials are offered expenses to cover attendance at the events. Due to the tight budget (and to save on admin) this is on a flat rate basis.
If you are a referee, or a competent fencer who wishes to gain experience from refereeing at our events, please feel free to get in touch.
Data retention, Publishing of Entry lists and Results online
By entering these competitions you agree for entry lists, results, photographs and videos to be published on our facebook page, website and linked results page (British Fencing etc) and that data (including contact data) can be held by the event organisers to assist in future competition arrangements (including contacting you to inform you of future events).
Media: Please note there will be filming and photography at this event for Elite Epee Events purposes. If you do not give photography/filming permission for yourself or your athlete, please contact eliteepeejuniorseries@hotmail.co.uk before the event.
Photography Policy: Photography and video using smartphones for personal use only (including coaching and social media) is permitted.
Please be mindful of the age of participants, and read the British Fencing photography safeguarding policy: https://www.britishfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/8_photography_policy.pdf
‘Live streaming’ or broadcasting video in any way, from any device including smartphones, is not permitted.
Anyone wanting to take photographs using any kind of professional or semi-pro camera equipment must apply for media accreditation in advance of the event – accreditation will not be available during competition. This means any kind of camera with a detachable lens, and/or using any kind of tripod or monopod. Media accreditation is for still photography only – no pro or semi-pro video equipment is permitted.
We reserve the right to refuse or withdraw photographic accreditation at any time without giving a reason.
NOTE: Any person taking photographs of any kind with any device must follow any instructions given by the the Event Director, and / or the referees.
Use of data/images & video
You may provide us with personal data as part of applying for or participating in events or activities.
This may include, but is not limited to, additional contact information, medical information, emergency contact information and images (photographic or video).
Occasionally, we take photos or videos of fencing activities. We may use these images in commercial materials that we produce, in displays and on our website. We may also make video or webcam recordings for monitoring, evaluation, training and educational purposes.
We also send images to the news media, or our activities/events/competitions may be visited by the media who will take their own photographs or film footage (for example, of a visiting dignitary or other high profile event). People will often appear in these images. The news media may use the images in printed publications (including local or national newspapers), on televised news programmes or on their website. They then store them in their archive. They may also syndicate the photos to other media for possible use, either in printed publications, on websites, or both. When we submit photographs and information to the media, we have no control on when, where, if or how they will be used.
If you do not want us to use your image or your child’s image, please let us know.
Personal data may also collected in the event that you are involved in any accidents or disciplinary or safeguarding incidents and any subsequent investigation arising from these.
Equipment Stand
Generally the cost involved in having a substantial equipment stand and the sales it creates makes it unfeasible to have a full equipment stand at events. What we can arrange, for some events, is a delivery service for competitions as I do visit the Allstar/Uhlmann & BladesBrand shop in advance of many Elite Epee events. Those who enter events will have this process detailed in time to make orders when available.
Refreshments
We cannot guarantee that we will have refreshment stands at all the events. If we do we will let those entering know in advance, however it is always advisable to bring your own supplies of things you like to eat anyway. We will let all those entered know what will be available prior to the event.
Data retention, Publishing of Entry lists and Results online
By entering these competitions you agree for entry lists and results to be published on our Facebook page, website and linked results page (British Fencing, Epee.me etc) and that data (including contact data) can be held by the event organisers to assist in future competition arrangements (including contacting you to inform you of future events).
Elite Epee Events Data Privacy Notice
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring the series or any part of the series please contact us.
We are delighted to have been presented a trophy by ‘The Epee Club’ which will be presented to the Champion of each event to keep a record of champions for the future. This trophy can be held by the winner until the next event of the series. Medals will also be presented.