ITCF Cardiff 10-11.05.2025

Introduction To Coaching Fencing Course (ITCF)

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COURSE: Introduction To Coaching Fencing (ITCF - Level 1)

WEAPONS: Foil, Epee or Sabre

COACH DEVELOPER: Fran Whalley

DATES: 10th & 11th May 2025

TIMES: 0900hrs to 1700hrs GMT Times

REGION: Wales

LOCATION: Cardiff Academy of Fencing (Click here to see the location)

COST: £195

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Introduction To Coaching Fencing course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. It consists of:

2 days on course delivery (16 hours).
Home study.
Approximately 20 hours in total.

AIM OF THIS COURSE

To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to deliver group sessions/lessons, developing the basic skills of fencing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

Run groups sessions safely and with a defined purpose.
Run sessions specific to the participant needs.
Plan player-centred coaching sessions for beginners.
Deliver sessions using basic coach process skills.
Correct errors in basic fencing techniques.

ENTRY LEVEL RECOMMENDATION

Attended a Core Coach Course and/or have experience of fencing (ideally 12 months or longer).
Minimum age: 18 years old.
16 & 17-year-olds accepted on a club coach recommendation.

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.
Current SafeGuard Core certificate or equivalent.
Current Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate.
A valid criminal records check.

For further information about these requirements please click here.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full 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 *

Do you hold a valid British Fencing membership? *

Emergency contact name *

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? *

YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE

Choice of Primary Weapon *

How many years have you been fencing? *

What fencing coaching experience have you had? *

Do you have any coaching experience in other sports? *

Where would you like to coach in the future *

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please click here to find the ITCF 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. *

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PAYMENT

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

2025-26 Introduction to Coaching Fencing | ITCF (012-1600-C010-00)

£195