TEAM MANAGER COURSES
Domestic Team Manager Training – fully online, on-demand.
A minimum of 6 people are required to run the International Training module. The maximum number per course is 12.
International Team Manager Training Dates:
COACHING COURSES
Please be aware of all the requirements needed to be on the British Fencing coaching register and insured to coach.
For coaching course queries, please contact:
SWORD IN HAND COACHING CPD OPPORTUNITIES
Continual Professional Development (CPD) is now being supported through running dedicated CPD workshops designed to support and enhance coaches’ coaching skills focused on the technical coaching HOW skills.
BF training is free to access, although BF will not provide accommodation/food or cover travel costs.
Please register for multiple events using this link below.
Supported by British Fencing.
CPD for working EPEE and FOIL coaches, led by world-class ITA and GBR coaches.
Date: July 5th – 7th
Venue: Epsom College Sports Hall, College Road, EPSOM, Surrey, KT17 4JQ
A chance to look at the modern weapons, discuss coaching practice and theory, and review coaching practices.5 x 2.5 hour sessions over 3 days (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon), including session of video analysis and discussion on Italian fencing and coaching,and the recent evolution of the weapons.
Sessions for foot- and blade-work, plenty of blade-in-hand coaching practice.
FEATURING from Italy:
Daniele Anile (EPEE) – Leading Italian Federation coach & coach-educator
Lorenz Lauria (FOIL) – Part of Massialis coaching team
from Britain:
John Rees (EPEE) – Leading GBR coach and coach-educator
Peter Barwell (FOIL) – Part of ZFW coaching team, coach to Cadet World Champion, Amelie Tsang.
Cost: BF registered coaches pay £100 for full weekend (£150 others)
£75 students/concessions/unwaged. Free to fencers coming as stooges.
Pre-booked meals available on site. Contact us if you need help with pairing-up or booking accommodation.
Transfers available from stations (Epsom or Chessington).
Contact: Kate Smith for more details.
Registration link: ITA GBR Coaching Seminar July 2024
Weapons: All weapons
Dates: 20th July (PM only) & 21st July (AM only) 2024
Times: TBC
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London NW9 6AQ
Registration Link: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39497
Weapon: Foil
Dates: 19th & 20th October 2024
Times: TBC
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London NW9 6AQ
Registration Link: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39512
Weapon: Epee
Date: 23rd November 2024
Times: TBC
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London NW9 6AQ
Registration Link: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39513
Weapon: Sabre
Date: 14th December 2024
Times: TBC
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London NW9 6AQ
Registration Link: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39500
Weapons: All weapons
Dates: 4th & 5th January 2025
Times: TBC
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London NW9 6AQ
Registration Link: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39501
Weapons: All weapons
Date: 16th March 2025
Times: TBC
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, Unit 19 Garrick Industrial Centre, Irving Way, London NW9 6AQ
Registration Link: https://bf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/39502
If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity please email [email protected] or [email protected] to arrange a call.
OTHER CPD OPPORTUNITIES FOR COACHES
For more information see this news post
The aim of British Fencing’s Advanced Coaching Programme is to support the growth of our coaches through the exploration of their own coaching philosophy, reflective practice and values as well providing an opportunity to explore performance, athlete and season planning. Other subject areas covered by the programme are skill acquisition, session design and deepening the understanding of the coach and athlete pathway philosophy and the responsibilities of the coaches within it.
The Focus Coaching Programme is a UK Coaching development offer intended to support coaches to better understand their coaching practice, with a focus on performance planning, coaching behaviour, practice design and goal setting.
SAFEGUARD CORE COURSE
SafeGuard Core- is a bespoke safeguarding training course designed for Coaches, Club Welfare Officers, Team Managers who need to renew their safeguarding certificates. Learn more.
Coaches based in Scotland should attend Child Wellbeing and Protection in sport (CWPS) training delivered by sportscotland.
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £27
Note: If your current certificate expires before the course date you intend to book, please let us know via [email protected] so that we can extend the date of the current training, ensuring you do not fall off the relevant Register.
Once your booking has been confirmed you will receive an automated email from smartsheet with the zoom link. Please check your spam folders if you do not have this within one week of sign-up.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact Anna Ronzino. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
SAFEGUARD WELFARE OFFICER COURSE
SafeGuard Welfare Officer Training – is a course designed for people who have a designated role in safeguarding within a fencing setting (Club Welfare Officer). CWOs will need to complete the Core training in order to be fully registered. Learn more.
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £27
Note: If your current certificate expires before the course date you intend to book, please let us know via [email protected] so that we can extend the date of the current training, ensuring you do not fall off the relevant Register.
Once your booking has been confirmed you will receive an automated email from smartsheet with the zoom link. Please check your spam folders if you do not have this within one week of sign-up.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact Anna Ronzino. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
SAFEGUARD EVENT WELFARE OFFICER COURSE
REFEREE COURSES - INTRODUCTION
Level 2 Referee Courses are managed by the Home Countries. When BF is informed of any courses, they will be published here. To promote and register your Level 2 referee course, please complete this form.
Level 3 and 4 assessments are held at identified competitions. Further information about Level 3 assessments can be found here, and Level 4 here. To register your interest in the Level 3 process, please complete the application form here.
LEVEL 2 - REFEREE THEORY & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
Online Level 2 Foil Theory
Assessor: Chris Farren
Dates:
Theory – 16th May 2024 6-10pm
Cost: £20
Contact Beth Cranston-Selby 07834884194
Level 2 Epee Theory and Practical
Assessor: Lynne Melia
Dates:
Theory – 10th November 2024 18:00 – 20:00 (TBC)
Practical – 17th November 2024 08:30-18:00
Venue Address: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB
Contact Richard Burn or mobile 07967 267663
LEVEL 3 – REFEREE THEORY & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
There is an option to undertake level 3 theory and practical assessments at all three weapons. Please contact the organiser by 6pm on Friday the 16th of March 2024 to note your interest.
Contact: Claudia Fogl or mobile 07719769052
Date: Saturday 30th March 2024 – Men’s Foil, Women’s Foil and Men’s Sabre
Sunday 31st March 2024 – Men’s Epee, Women’s Epee and Women’s Sabre
Times: 08.30 for referee briefing each day.
Venue: Sport & Fitness University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT
Link to venue can be found here
Competition website can be found here
LEVEL 4 (MOCK FIE) REFEREE ASSESSMENTS
A 3 weapon Level 4 mock FIE) seminar and assessment is planned to take place over the Closed Senior National Championship weekend 27th & 28th April 2024) – all level 3 and pathway referees are invited to register their interest
For any referee course queries, please contact [email protected]
LOOKING FOR A COURSE NOT LISTED HERE?
If the course you need is not listed here, please fill out a short Expression of Interest form. Letting us know about your interest helps us plan courses where they are most demanded, and you will be contacted as soon as the relevant training is available in your area.
OTHER COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE WORKFORCE REGISTERS
Guidance on other courses that are required as minimum standard for the BF Workforce Registers can be found on the following pages:
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