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Veteran Home Nations 2026 Selection

We are pleased to announce the final team selected to represent Wales in the Veterans Home Nations, in Nottingham on 27th June .

These selections were recommended to the board by Marion Thomas (Foil), Phil Shepherd Foster (Saber) and myself (Epee). The Veteran Ranking Lists can be found here: Veterans' Ranking Lists, and the Selecction Policy is here: Veteran Selection Policy

Please see below the finalised team for the Veteran Home International

Team Selection
Women's Sabre
Lyn Robinson
Pat Shepherd Foster
Ruth Rowland
Marion Thomas

 

Women's Epee
Cath Bowd
Lyn Robinson
Lori Button
Abigail Brown

 

Women's Foil
Marion Thomas
Maggie Myers
Dawn Townsend
Lyn Robinson

 

Men's Sabre
Ceri Thomas
Phil Shepherd Foster
Carl Morris
Tom Martin

 

Men's Epee
Marc Burkhalter
Steve Bateman
Rupert Nute
Max Rowe Haynes

 

Men's Foil
Matt Kingston
Velota Sung
Oliver Massey
Richard Thomas

   

Date: Saturday 27th June

Location: Clifton sports hub, Nottingham Trent University, NG11 8NS.

Start Time: 10:00 (weapon specific start times to be confirmed)

Please note the following about the venue:

  • There are vending machines on site and a petrol station within walking/driving distance, but no cafe. The East Midlands committee will be providing tea, coffee and biscuits on the balcony.
  • There is an access barrier with code which will be shared closer to the date of the event
  • Parking is free 

Details for the gala dinner and hotel have been shared to the Veteran team members - please organise hotel and gala dinner booking directly via the links provided

Many congratulations to all those selected and good luck at the Home International event

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