England Fencing are delighted to formally announce that Newcastle is going to be the city host for the 2018 Junior and Cadet Commonwealth Championships! Beth Davidson, England Fencing Director of Representative Fencing “This is a great opportunity for our Home Nation youth fencers and the North East Region! I thank the team who put the bid together and venue partner, Northumbria University, who have made this possible!” Official announcement from the CFF “Dear CFF Family I am delighted to announce that the bid from England Fencing to host the 2018 Commonwealth Junior & Cadet Fencing Championships was ratified unanimously by the members who voted. The event will run between the 23rd and 30th July 2018 inclusive in Newcastle upon Tyne. Further information will be available in the near future by visiting the official website www.cjcfc2018.com (it is in the process of being set up, so don’t be concerned if you visit it and find there is no information posted there yet!) Congratulations and thanks to England Fencing, and we wish them all the very best in hosting this important event. Peter Osvath Secretary/Treas CFF”

Event Schedule and Tickets

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon 23/07/18 24/07/18 25/07/18 26/07/18 27/07/18 28/07/18 29/07/18 30/07/18 Cadet Individuals Cadet Teams Junior Individuals Junior Teams MF WF MF WF MF WF MF WF WS MS WS MS WS MS WS MS WE ME WE ME WE ME WE ME

If you are interested in becoming part of the 'Touche Toon Army' and volunteer during these championships, you can register your interest!  Roles include:

• Team Attaches
• Welcome and information
• Welfare
• Leaders for Try it sessions
• Piste-side assistants
• Armoury assistants
• Competition communications and social media
• Merchandise
• Presentations and medals
• Transport logistics

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