Last updated: 15 May 2026
To help create and share the best practice, British Fencing has created a series of online community discussion events, inviting members to raise issues, discuss topics and share ideas.
Please note that all sessions will be held through the online platform Zoom. Once you have registered for an event you will be sent the relevant login details and instructions on the day of the session. You do not need to have a Zoom account in order to access these sessions and there is no cost to take part.
Club and Welfare Officer sign up information is sent via email to all registered officers on the club’s profile.
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EVENT ORGANISERS: UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS
UPCOMING EVENTS
19th March, 12 noon and 6pm
Topic: Sport:80 Event Management Updates and Event Locator
REGISTER FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
TBC
Topic: Running Inclusive Events and Making Reasonable Adjustments
BYC FAMILIES AND COACHES
14th April 12 noon and 6pm
Topic – BYC Q&A: What to expect
Sign up by clicking the button below:
WELFARE & EVENT WELFARE OFFICERS: UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS
Want to join our Welfare & Event Welfare Officer WhatsApp group for registered or in-training Welfare Officers and Event Welfare Officers? Contact the Fencing Development Team to be sent the link.
Sign-up forms will be sent out to all registered Club Welfare Officers and Event Welfare Officers.
Thursday 9th April 2026 12pm & 6pm
Sign-Up Form. Once you have signed up a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Friday 10th July 2026 12pm & 6pm
Sign-Up Form. Once you have signed up a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Monday 5th October 2026 12pm & 6pm
Sign-Up Form. Once you have signed up a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Tuesday 5th January 2027 12pm & 6pm
Sign-Up Form. Once you have signed up a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Sign-up will be sent out to all registered Club Welfare Officers.
COACHES: UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS
Thursday 16th April 2026 12pm & 6pm
REFEREES: UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS
Wednesday 13th May 2026 12pm & 6pm
CLUB DEVELOPMENT: UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS
DIGITAL LEARNING: UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS
Wednesday 20th May 2026, 12pm
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION EVENTS
For a list of previous events, click here: Previous Community Discussion Events
FAQs
We run the groups on Zoom, by invite. We will sometimes limit the number of participants (approx 25-30) to ensure that all questions are considered and there is time for discussion. You can put questions to the panel by asking beforehand when responding to your invitation, or during the session using the chat function.
The discussions will differ depending on the topic and are usually set for around 1-2 hours.
These discussion groups will all cover a range of topics around supporting BF clubs and workforce, e.g. health and safety, events, coaching, welfare, marketing and more. There will be plenty of opportunities to contribute ideas and ask questions.
Some will be recorded. However, to facilitate an open discussion and allow people to share their honest opinions, we will only use the recordings internally to inform next steps and help us produce the return to fencing plans and guidance. We have found this approach puts people at ease and allows for a more honest discussion.
If you have any suggested topics to discuss or want to know more about the series, please email: [email protected]
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