BUCS have released a statement cancelling the 2020/21 league and knockout season in line with the latest Government guidance and lockdown measures which, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, limit the ability to train, play and compete in sport across the UK.

Fiona Crackles is the second DUHC member of 2020 and the fifth since 2018 to be deservedly awarded a place in the Great Britain centralised programme as the squad look towards the Olympics in the summer.

The annual British Fencing Community Awards recognise the best clubs, coaches, fencers and volunteers and their contribution to fencing.

Durham University Fencing Club have been recognised by British Fencing and shortlisted for the University Club of the Year award due to be presented online on social media sometime in December. Stewart Watson and Beth Davidson, DUFC’s assistant coaches, have also been nominated and shortlisted for the Viveca Abrahams Innovation Award.