Fencing Singapore

What Fencing Singapore does

Fencing Singapore is the national governing body for the sport of fencing in Singapore, operating as a nonprofit organization under Sport Singapore (SportSG) oversight. It manages the full domestic competitive fencing ecosystem, organizing sanctioned competitions across Senior, Junior, Cadet, Novices, and Minime categories in all three weapons (Epee, Foil, Sabre), maintaining a national ranking system, and selecting national teams for international competitions including the SEA Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Championships, and Olympic qualifiers. The organization also runs referee certification courses (taught by FIE-licensed instructors), the Coach Excellence Programme accredited under SportSG's Coach SG Programme, and governance frameworks including Safe Sport policies and Anti-Doping Singapore compliance. It has been awarded hosting rights for the 2027 FIE Senior Women's Foil World Cup, the first FIE World Cup-tier event to be hosted in Singapore.

The federation's technology stack is deliberately minimal: rankings are maintained in a Google Sheets calculator, competition registration runs on Active.com, and live results are surfaced via FencingTimeLive. In June 2026, it issued an RFP for a turnkey National Fencing Ranking Point System — explicitly intended to introduce a more transparent, data-driven, automated solution. Distribution operates through a single office at the Singapore Sports Hub, a network of affiliated clubs, an MOE schools program, and a coaching partnership with Republic Polytechnic. Marketing is conducted through the official website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and direct email circulars.

Revenue is generated from annual local license fees ($25 for Singaporeans/PR, $40 for foreigners), competition entry fees, coaching and referee certification fees ($50–$100), and apparel sales (with a 15% SPEX-carded athlete discount), supplemented by SportSG government support and event sponsorships. The organization has 1–10 employees and does not disclose financials. Customer-facing counterparties named in the data are predominantly educational institutions (NUS, NTU, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic) competing in the Tertiary Cup tri-series, with the broader served base consisting of individual competitive fencers, coaches, referees, and elite athletes on the spexCarding pathway.

Name

Fencing Singapore

Legal name

Fencing Singapore

Website

https://fencingsingapore.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fencing Singapore is the national governing body for fencing in Singapore, a nonprofit federation that organizes domestic competitions, maintains national rankings, certifies coaches and referees, and selects national teams for international events including the Olympics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation & Athlete Development Services

NAICS

Other Spectator Sports (711219), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAN

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYHSADAEAO

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Fencing governance
• Athlete development programs
• Coach certification courses
• Competitive sports licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership and License Fees: Annual local license fees required for all fencers residing in Singapore to participate in competitions organized by Fencing Singapore. Affiliated members pay $25 for Singaporeans/PR or $40 for foreigners; non-affiliated members pay $40.
2. Coaching and Referee Certification: Revenue from coaching courses (Level 1), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments ($100), and referee courses ($50). Coach Excellence Programme recognized by Sport Singapore under Coach SG Programme.
3. Competition Entry Fees: Revenue from local competition registrations including Cadet Trials, Junior Trials, Senior Trials, Novices Championship, Minime Championship, and Singapore Open.
4. Apparel and Equipment Sales: Sales of fencing gear and apparel with 15% discount for SPEX carded athletes. Contact: [email protected]

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fencing Singapore is the national governing body for fencing in Singapore, organizing and sanctioning the full calendar of local competitions (Cadet Trials, Junior Trials, Senior Trials, Novices Championship, Minime, Singapore Open), operating the National Ranking System, and managing national team selection for international events such as the SEA Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Championships, and Olympic qualifiers. It delivers coach certification through the Coach Excellence Programme (recognized by Sport Singapore under the Coach SG framework) and referee officiating courses, alongside athlete development via the National Sparring Partner Programme. Revenue is generated through annual fencer licenses, competition entry fees, certification course fees, and apparel sales.

Product overview

Fencing Singapore operates as the national governing body for fencing, managing a comprehensive ecosystem of competitive programs, athlete development, and officiating certification. The portfolio includes organized competitions across multiple levels (Senior, Junior, Cadet, Novice, Minime), a National Ranking System managed through online platforms, coach certification via the Coach Excellence Programme integrated with SportSG's Coach SG, referee officiating courses, and athlete pathway programs including the National Sparring Partner Programme. The organization also handles licensing, apparel sales, and hosts the annual Tertiary Cup tri-series competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Competition License Annual license required for all fencers residing in Singapore to participate in Fencing Singapore-organized competitions. Affiliated members pay SGD 25 for Singaporeans/PR or SGD 40 for foreigners; non-affiliated members pay SGD 40 for all nationalities.
• Coach Excellence Programme Three-level coach accreditation programme recognized by Sport Singapore under the Coach SG framework. Includes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway with SGD 100 assessment fee, Level 1 coaching certification integrated with SG Coach Level 1 Theory, and progression to National Registry of Coaches (NROC) registration. Developed to prepare local fencing coaches with standardized, nationally recognized qualifications.
• Level 1 Coaching Course Foundational coaching certification course co-conducted by Republic Polytechnic and Fencing Singapore. Covers Foundational Sport Science (FSS) and SG Coach Level 1 Theory components through an e-learning platform. Registration is managed through Republic Polytechnic with enquiries directed to [email protected]. Course instructor Zoran Tulum brings 35+ years of coaching experience including Olympic-level sabre coaching.
• Referee Courses (Fundamentals of Fencing Officiating) Fundamentals of Fencing Officiating course covering general theory, rules, and weapon-specific sessions (Foil, Épée, Sabre) taught by certified instructors holding International FIE Licenses. Course fee is SGD 50 per participant.
• Singapore Senior Trials National ranking trials for senior fencers conducted multiple times per season across Foil, Epee, and Sabre. Results determine ranking point accumulation and inform team selection for international competitions including SEA Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
• Singapore Junior Trials National ranking trials for junior fencers held throughout the competition season for team selection and ranking purposes across the three weapons.
• Singapore Cadet Trials National ranking trials for cadet fencers (typically under 17) conducted multiple times per season for development pathway and team selection.
• Singapore Open Annual open international fencing competition hosted in Singapore attracting regional and international participation across Foil, Epee, and Sabre.
• Singapore Novices Championship Entry-level national championship for novice fencers, providing a developmental competition tier beneath the formal ranking trials.
• Singapore Minime Development-level competition for younger fencers in the pre-cadet pathway, held as part of the annual competition calendar.
• National Sparring Partner Programme Programme providing structured sparring opportunities for national team athletes to develop skills and prepare for international competitions including SEA Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Championships, and Olympic qualifiers. Operates as a high-performance development programme in coordination with the Singapore Sports Institute.
• Fencing Apparels and Equipment Seasonal sales of fencing gear and apparel through [email protected]. SPEX carded athletes receive a 15% discount on apparel purchases; promotional offers coincide with major games competitions.
• National Ranking System Online ranking management system tracking and calculating athlete rankings by weapon (Foil, Epee, Sabre) and category (Senior, Junior, Cadet). Includes ranking files, points calculators, and tiered country classification for overseas competition point calculations. Backed by a 2026 RFP for a modernised data-driven, automated national ranking solution.
• 2027 FIE Senior Women's Foil World Cup (Singapore Hosting) International World Cup-tier fencing competition scheduled for 15-17 January 2027 in Singapore. First FIE event of World Cup tier ever hosted in Singapore, providing athlete, technical, and sport development opportunities. Hosted by Fencing Singapore under FIE sanction.
• Tertiary Cup Annual inter-varsity tri-series fencing competition for Singapore tertiary institutions. 2025 participants included National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Polytechnic, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, with NUS winning the championship.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2022Fencing Singapore signed the Collective Policy on 26 June 2022, accepting ADS as the designated National Anti-Doping Organisation. Fencing Singapore adopts ADS Anti-Doping Rules and is committed to educating, informing, and testing athletes to maintain drug-free sport.
• Sport Singapore (SportSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport Singapore is the national sports authority that oversees sports development in Singapore. Fencing Singapore operates under its umbrella and participates in Safe Sport Commission initiatives. SportSG also supports the Coach SG Programme under which Fencing Singapore's Coach Excellence Programme is recognized.
• Safe Sport CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency collaborative effort launched by Sport Singapore in 2018. Fencing Singapore has developed Safe Sport policies and guidelines in consultation with the International Olympic Committee and local authorities to eradicate harassment and abuse in sport.
• Republic PolytechniccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRepublic Polytechnic co-conducts the Level 1 Coaching Course with Fencing Singapore, providing the Foundational Sport Science (FSS) and SG Coach Level 1 Theory components through their e-learning platform. Course registrations are managed through Republic Polytechnic.
• National Registry of Coaches (NROC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Coach Excellence Programme aims to prepare local fencing coaches to be registered with the NROC database, which is managed under Sport Singapore's Coach SG Programme.
• Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNOC handles Olympic selection criteria and athlete representation at the Olympic Games. Fencing Singapore coordinates with SNOC for Olympic qualification and team nomination.
• FIE (International Fencing Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld governing body for fencing. Singapore has been awarded hosting rights for the 2027 FIE Senior Women's Foil World Cup. Fencers require FIE licenses for Junior World Cup, Senior World Cup, Satellite, and Grand Prix events.
• Asian Fencing ConfederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental governing body for fencing in Asia. Singapore fencers require FCA licenses for Asian Junior & Cadet Championship and Asian Fencing Championship.
• Commonwealth Fencing ConfederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental body for Commonwealth nations. Singapore participates in Commonwealth Senior & Veteran Fencing Championships. Expression of interest invited for 2026 event in Lagos, Nigeria.
• European Fencing Confederation (ECC)minorOthersECC organizes competitions that Singapore fencers participate in with required ECC licenses. Updated calendar shows Barcelona ECC changed to Segovia ECC.
• Singapore Sports Institute (SSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSI manages the spexCarding programme for elite athletes. Fencing Singapore provides the spexCarding Guide for Athletes and coordinates high-performance support including National Training Centre (NTC) and National Sparring Partner Programme.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• USA Fencing: USA Fencing is the national governing body for the sport of fencing in the United States. Directly comparable to Fencing Singapore as a national federation running domestic trials, rankings, coach/referee certification and managing Olympic pathway selection.
• Deutscher Fechterbund: German national fencing federation coordinating Bundesliga, national championships, coach training and international team selection. Comparable in structure to Fencing Singapore, with a FIE-affiliated governance model and ranking system covering all three weapons.
• Fédération Française d'Escrime: French national fencing federation with same mandate: organise domestic competitions, certify officials and coaches, select Olympic/national teams. Comparable in scope to Fencing Singapore but operating at significantly larger scale in a fencing-traditional market.
• British Fencing: British Fencing is the recognised national governing body for fencing in the UK. Directly comparable as it administers licence/membership schemes, runs domestic competitions across Foil/Épée/Sabre, and serves as the affilate to the FIE and Commonwealth Fencing Confederation.
• Federazione Italiana Scherma: Italian national fencing federation and one of the world's most successful Olympic fencing programmes. Comparable to Fencing Singapore as the FIE-affiliated national body responsible for domestic competitions, coach accreditations and team selection in Italy.
• Korean Fencing Federation: National governing body for fencing in South Korea, with powerful senior and cadet Olympic programmes. Comparable as a FIE-affiliated national federation running trials, rankings, and coach/referee certification in an Asian context similar to Singapore's regional position.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Asian Fencing (FCA): Continental governing body for fencing in Asia under the FIE, organising Asian Championships (Cadet/Junior/Senior). Fencing Singapore is a member; comparable at the broader governance layer rather than direct competition.
• FIE (International Fencing Federation): World governing body for fencing, of which Fencing Singapore is an affiliated national member through the Asian Fencing Confederation. Comparable at the highest governance layer and the body awarding Singapore the 2027 World Cup.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Fencing Federation: National fencing federation for Hong Kong and direct Asian regional counterpart to Fencing Singapore. Comparable as another FIE-affiliated national federation in Asia with similar competition pathways and Olympic-qualification focus, but serving Hong Kong rather than Singapore.

Others

• Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC): National Olympic body that oversees Singapore's Olympic participation and selection criteria. Fencing Singapore coordinates with SNOC for Olympic qualifications, making it a key upstream partner/regulator rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2Ppnku6mRiWhRliWjps55Q?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/FencingSingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/fencingsingapore
• Xx.com/fencingsg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fencing-singapore

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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