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LATEST NEWS

2026/2027 BUCS Squad Announcement

The University of Exeter Fencing Club is pleased to announce our BUCS squads for the 2026/2027 season. This season, we will be competing across three teams: Men’s 1 BUCS Mixed Western Tier 1 Our Men’s 1 squad for the 2026/2027 season: Epee: Bence Farago Jack Thornton Iwan Chillery Josh Elsworth* Foil: Josh Elsworth Ronny Lai Ian Ho Tom Crawford* Sabre: Oscar Hormbrey Josh Elsworth Benjy Fleetwood Albert Chiang* * Reserve Women’s 1 BUCS Women’s Western Tier 1 Our Women’s 1 squ

UoEFC 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting

The University of Exeter Fencing Club’s 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is taking place on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 17:30 in Lecture Theatre B, Streatham Court. The 2026/2027 Committee invites all club members to attend and take part in the meeting. Committee Elections The EGM will include elections for the following positions: Alumni Secretary Male/Mixed Welfare Secretary Men’s Second Team Captain (M2 Captain) Beginners’ Representative If you are interested in ru

Emma Holling Representing GBR 🇬🇧

GAND Satellite Tournament 2026 University of Exeter alumni Emma Holling is set to represent Great Britain for the first time at the GAND Satellite Tournament 2026. Emma began her fencing journey as a beginner at Exeter before progressing through the club and earning a place in the W1s. She played an important role in the team’s success, helping secure promotion to the BUCS Premier Division for the 2025/26 season. Her first international representation marks another significan

End of Season Dinner Announced for Exeter Fencing Club

The University of Exeter Fencing Club has confirmed details for its upcoming End of Season Dinner, set to take place on 23 May at Reed Hall. Members are asked to arrive at 19:00 for an evening that will bring together the club to mark the end of the season. The event will include a three-course meal, consisting of a starter, main, and dessert, alongside speeches from the committee reflecting on the year. A raffle will also be held during the evening, with a range of prizes av

Exeter Open 2026 Set to Return to the Great Hall

The University of Exeter Fencing Club will host the Exeter Open 2026 on 13–14 June at the Great Hall on Streatham Campus, bringing together fencers from across the UK for a two-day senior open competition. Open to both novice and experienced competitors, the event will feature six weapon categories and offer national ranking points, as well as regional points for fencers in the South West. Organisers expect a wide range of participants, from first-time competitors to seasoned

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