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Weapon Specific L3 (WS3)

WM | PGL Caythorpe Court, Grantham | 26th-30th October 2025

* Early bird offer SAVE50GRANTHAML3

COURSE: Weapon Specific L3 (WS3)

WEAPONS: Foil, Epee or Sabre

DATES: 26,27,28,29,30 October 2025

TIMES: 0900hrs to 1700hrs GMT Times

REGION: WM

LOCATION: PGL Caythorpe Court, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 3ER

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COST: £510

LEAD COACH DELIVERERs: Jonathan Katz & Graham Stretton

COURSE INFORMATION

STRUCTURE

The course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. The course consists of: 5 days on course delivery (35 hours) plus ½ day home study – approx. 40 hours

AIM OF THIS COURSE

This course was developed for coaches with fencers that are taking part in regular competitions, moving from a development phase to a performance phase. The course will re-visit effective coaching within group sessions and will explore different lesson types, with a wider tactical and technical content.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you should gain a better understanding of how to:

Run Group sessions, with high levels of development and purpose
Plan athlete centered sessions for development and performance settings
Deliver individual weapon specific lessons/coaching
Deliver sessions using high levels of fencing "how" skills
Level 3 Foil, Epee, Sabre specific fencing tactics and techniques

ENTRY LEVEL RECOMMENDATION

Experienced level 2 coaches with the ambition of achieving a Level 3qualification.
Level 3 coaches looking to develop their knowledge of another weapon
It is recommended that coaches attending have acquired some experience of working with the most talented fencers and demonstrate a willingness and open-mindedness to learn

PRE-REQUISITES FOR REGISTRATION AS A BRITISH FENCING COACH

Please note that British Fencing uses "minimum standards for active coaches" in its coaching framework. If you would like to become a British Fencing Registered Coach, you also are required to hold:

A valid British Fencing membership.
A current SafeGuard Core certificate or Home Country equivalent.
A valid criminal records check (Enhanced DBS, PVG or Access NI)
A recognised coaching qualification
A First Aid qualification or declaration
Completed the Coach Profile section on your Sport:80 account
Agreed to uphold the BF Coaches Code of Coduct

For further information about these requirements please click here.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Date of birth *

British Fencing will use this information to verify that the individual is eligible for certain courses.

Gender *

Preferred Pronouns *

Membership Number *

Sport80 membership number

Emergency contact name *

Emergency contact details *

Is there anything, including dietary or accessibility requirements, allergies, medical or physical conditions that we need to be aware of in order to enable your full participation? *

How did you hear about this course? *

YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE

Choice of Primary Weapon *

How many years have you been coaching? *

Please provide details your current coaching qualification(s) *

Where have you coached and where do you want to coach in the future? *

Tell us a little bit about you as a coach. *

What is your clubs name? *

IMPORTANT DBS INFORMATION

Since this course is held at a PGL site, each candidate must have a valid DBS check certificate in place as a prerequisite to attend. Apply for a DBS check certificate via this form. It can take up to 12 weeks for the process to be completed.

If you do not hold a valid DBS check certificate at the date of the course, we will have to cancel your booking.

Please know that the DBS needs to be valid for the entire duration of the course

Please complete the below regarding DBS check certificate *

Yes, I hold a current DBS check certificate

No, I require support to apply for a DBS check certificate

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

In partnership with PGL, BF will offer a special discounted rate for accommodation and meals. Candidates will have the chance to discover the beautiful locations of the centres and get to know other course participants in their free time.

Prices can be found below. Please tick the option and quantities that suit you best.

Meals

Lunch x 5 (Monday - Friday)

Dinner x 4 (Monday - Thursday)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please click here to find the course terms and conditions, with important information about cancellation, changes in your booking, refunds, Privacy Policy, and more.

Check the box to confirm that you have read and agreed with the terms and conditions. *

Yes

PAYMENT

* Early bird offer SAVE50GRANTHAML3

Pay the booking fee to secure your place in the course *

2025-26 Weapon Specific Level 3 | WS3 (012-1600-C030-00)

£510

PGL Offer- Bed & Breakfast

By purchasing this bundle offer, you will be able to stay at PGL bed & breakfast per night. If you need more than 1 night, increase the number in the basket.

£55

Meal at PGL

Please note that this price covers only one meal - either lunch or dinner

£10