GB LEAGUE
Salle Paul will be hosting regular GB League fixtures from 9:30 - 11:30 every Saturday morning. GB League fixtures are free to all Salle Paul Members and a half price visitors fee of £10 for non-members who complete at least one match in the fixture. Sign up via the links in the table below, you can enter as many leagues are you like on the day.
To take part in a GB League fixture fencers must hold a valid BF membership, recreational level or above. Create your Playwaze profile to join the GB League community here.
Upcoming GB League Fixtures at Salle Paul
| Saturday 20th April 2024 | 09:30 - 11:30 | Leon Paul Fencing Centre | Epee | 15 Hits |
*The GB League season runs from 1st October - 30th June so any point gained in September won’t count towards your league position.
The GB League is a new, exciting recreational league taking place within BF affiliated clubs where you can earn national league points for participating in competitive club fencing in designated league fixtures.
Taking part in your local GB League fixture (whether you win or lose!) will see you gain points which link to national GB League leaderboards.
See where you are on the national leaderboards in the 5-Hit and 15-Hit tables against all other GB League fencers in the UK!
Traditional boundaries of age groups and gender are removed, with all fencers (recreational level members or above) able to take part and fence each other and earn GB League points. Every bout sees both fencers gain points towards the GB League leaderboards.
JOIN THE GB LEAGUE!
For fencers to take part in a GB League fixture, they must hold a valid BF membership, recreational level or above. Starter memberships are valid for fixtures; however, they have a limited renewal for metal fencing, U18 2 years (1 renewal), 18+ 1 year (no renewal).
Create your Playwaze profile to join the GB League community here.
Once you have a profile, click in the links at the top of the page to join a Salle Paul GB League fixture.
HOW CAN I TAKE PART?
FORMAT AND RULES
The GB League is for everyone!
The GB League has been designed to mirror many of the aspects already seen in inter-club competitive sparring. Clubs are encouraged to adapt their GB League fixtures to their facilities and situation. The focus for participating clubs and coaches is creating a fun and inclusive environment.
The following format and rules are to be followed for both the 5-Hit and 15-Hit GB League fixtures.
Have fun! Remember to be sporting, supportive and encourage your fellow fencers!
All participants will compete in a round-robin competition at the fixture. The more matches you play, the more points you can get!
Formats can be flexible and adapted to suit the needs of your club.
Matches can be self-refereed – Although some clubs may use the GB League as an opportunity for referee development.
Everyone can fence everyone! There are no age or gender restrictions. Bouts between fencers of different ages can take place in line with the club’s risk assessment and following BF safety guidelines.
For each match, the winner will receive 3 points, the opponent will receive 1 point. There are no additional points gained for the number of hits scored in the GB League.
BF will introduce opportunities for bonus points! All opportunities will be announced in advance and controlled by BF.
GB League points will only be assigned when bouts take place at a licensed GB League fixture. Results from any other fixtures will not be added to the leaderboards.
Results and positions from the GB League will not be used to make any GBR selection decisions.
All participants are reminded to comply with BF Kit and Equipment requirements while taking part in the GB League.
Running you own GB League Fixture?
Why not download one of our GB League poule sheets for free? Just click on the button below.