CFF - History

1950
Empire Fencing Federation formed by C-L. de Beaumont to help organise the Fencing at British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand (the first time fencing included in the Games).
Five countries compete in the event.

President: C-L. de Beaumont
Hon. Secretary: Mary Glen Haig
Fees: £2.50 per annum.

1954 Six countries compete in fencing at British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Vancouver, Canada).

1958 Ten countries compete in fencing at British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Cardiff, Wales).

1962 Seven countries compete in fencing at British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Perth, Australia).

1966 Six countries compete in fencing at British Commonwealth Games (Kingston, Jamaica).

1970
Twelve countries compete in fencing at British Commonwealth Games (Edinburgh, Scotland).

C.F.F. decide to organise Commonwealth Fencing Championships independently in future.

1974
Seven countries compete in first independent British Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Ottawa, Canada).

J. Emrys Lloyd elected President.
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Mary A. Glen Haig.
The secretary was asked to collate a case for Fencing in the Games.
Fees increased to £5.00 per annum

1978
Eight countries compete in British Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Glasgow, Scotland).

Federation renamed British Commonwealth Fencing Federation
J. Emrys Lloyd resigned - Mrs Mary A. Glen Haig elected President.
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Joan Pienne.

1982
Eight countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Barnstaple, England).

Federation renamed Commonwealth Fencing Federation.

1986 Thirteen countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Cardiff, Wales).

1990
Fourteen countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Manchester, England).
Event run withthe sponsorship of the Manchester Olympic Bid.

Piers J. P. Jones elected President.
Hon. Secretary: Neil StC. L'Amie.

1992 Commonwealth Fencing Federation meeting held in Genoa.
Fees increased to £10.00 per annum.

1993 Commonwealth Fencing Federation meeting held in Buffalo.
Confirmed that Grandparents can be used as Eligibility to Fence for one's Country, and that the host Country could field two teams.

1994
Eleven countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Whistler, Canada).

Technical Commission nominated to produce "Guidelines for Championships".
Fees increased to £50.00 per annum (smaller countries £6.00 per annum).
Rule allowing two teams for host countries rescinded.

1995 Commonwealth Fencing Federation meeting held in Paris.
Planning for Handbook on the Organisation of the Championships.

1996 Commonwealth Fencing Federation meeting held in Kuala Lumpur.
Handbook accepted.
Planning for Award for Deserving Fencers.

1997 Commonwealth Fencing Federation meeting held in Cape Town.
Rules of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation revised and renamed Statutes.
Rules for the Championships and details of Awards for Significant Fencing were finalised.
Farewells sent to Hong Kong as they left the Commonwealth in 1997.

1998 Twelve countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Shah Alam, Malaysia).

2000 Location for 2002 Championships to be either Northern Ireland or Australia.
A postal vote of all countries involved found in favour of going to Australia.

2002
Eleven countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Newcastle, Australia).

Piers Jones, having completed 12 years in office, resigned as President and, in consequence, Neil L'Amie as Hon. Secretary/Treasurer.
Helen Smith (AUS) elected President, and selected Bob Hemery as Hon. Secretary/Treasurer.
Chris Stamp (WAL) and Felix Tan (SIG) Vice Presidents; Piers Jones and Neil L'Amie Hon. Vice Presidents.

2006
Nine countries compete in the inaugural Commonwealth Junior Fencing Championships (Chennai, India).

Fourteen countries compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

2007 Seven countries compete in the Commonwealth Veteran Fencing Championships (Toronto, Canada)