ITCF West Mids(PGL Boreatton Park) 28th Feb & 1st March 2026

*Early Bird Offer 10ITCFBOREATTON

Introduction To Coaching Fencing Course (ITCF)

WM | PGL Boreatton Park | 28th Feb & 1st March 2026

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

WEAPONS: Foil, Epee or Sabre

COACH DEVELOPER: Phil Shepherd-Foster

DATES: 28th February & 1st March 2026

TIMES: 0900hrs to 1700hrs GMT Times

REGION: West Midlands

LOCATION: PGL Boreatton Park, Stanwardine, Baschurch, Shrewsbury SY4 2BA (Click here to see the location)

COST: £195

Please note you need a valid Enhanced DBS check for this course please use this form to apply if you do not already have one.

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.

COURSE INFORMATION

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.

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

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth *

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

Gender *

Choice of Primary Weapon On The Course *

Preferred Pronouns *

Do you hold a valid British Fencing membership?

Emergency contact name *

Emergency Contact Number

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

How many years have you been fencing? *

What fencing coaching experience have you had? *

Do you have any coaching experience in other sports? *

Tell us a little bit about you as a coach?

Where would you like to coach in the future *

Accommodation

Friday 27th February

Saturday 28th February

Sunday 1st March

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.

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Meals

Lunch x 5 (Monday - Friday)

Dinner x 4 (Monday - Thursday)

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

Yes

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.

*Early Bird Offer 10ITCFBOREATTON

Enrol 6 weeks prior to the course date to get 10% off the booking price