Last updated: 5th June 2026
Interested in bringing fencing to your community setting, but aren’t sure where to start?
British Fencing’s Core Coach offer is an entry-point course, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to deliver a one-hour taster session or six-hour pre-planned taster programme. Depending on the background of the participants, the course has a one- or two-day delivery model.
Community organisations that use multi-sport staff, such as schools, uniforms groups, educational activity providers and holiday activity providers.
You will be trained to deliver swordplay games that introduce the principles of the sport and create a positive environment, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds.
It’s an excellent choice for participants who want to try something new and creative, and for those who don’t usually engage in physical activity and traditional sports.
Fencing is a sport not commonly delivered elsewhere, meaning that you’ll enhance your activity offering and drive engagement.
Open Core Coach days will allow individuals or one to two people from an organisation to book their place on pre-scheduled courses across the country.
Open Core Coach days are booked and priced on an individual basis. For one-day Core Coach training, the price is £150 per person. Two-day Core Coach training is £250 per person.
For more information on available Open Core Coach days, please check the BF Upcoming Courses page.
Our next Open Core Coach will be on 14th June 2026 at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Learn more and book your place here.
Click here to view the Core Coach overview here (PDF).
Click here to look at the frequently asked questions.
If you want to bring an exciting new activity to your organisation, we want to hear from you! Fill out the expression of interest form below:
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
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