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

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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PAYMENT

£195