Why should I join the NIFU, what do I get for my money?

Membership of the Northern Ireland Fencing Union, helps ensure a strong and healthy lobby for your sport in your country.  The NIFU is effectively part of the BFA, and by becoming a member of your local Fencing Union you can ensure that a strong local voice can be presented at the national governing body.

  MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY

  FULL MEMBER  

Benefits: Personal accident (cover ceases at 75) & civil liability insurance cover; the Sword magazine; right to vote at general meetings and right to vote in ballots for election of officers; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards. Competition: All relevant British and International events, including County & Region    events, novices championships, Winton Cup and all Open events.

  ASSOCIATE MEMBER (no age restriction)

Benefits: Personal accident (cover ceases at 75 & cover limited for under 16) & civil liability insurance cover; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards.

Competition: County championships and Region events, U20 British & Region events, British Age Group Championships and Public School Championships.  (Note: to enter Open events/Winton Cup requires Full membership)

  JUNIOR MEMBER (under 18)

Benefits: Personal accident (cover limited for under 16) & civil liability insurance cover; the Sword magazine; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards;. Competition: All relevant British and International events, including County & Region events, novices championships, Winton Cup and all Open events, plus all relevant age group events at County and Region competitions, British Age Group Championships & Public School Championships including U20 Championships.

  MUSKETEER MEMBER (under 14)

Benefits: Personal accident (limited cover) & civil liability insurance cover; attend BFA courses and obtain BFA awards.

Competition: County & Region events, British Age Group Championships, relevant age group events and Public School Championships.

 SOCIAL MEMBER