In this section of the website we will be collating resources designed to support clubs as they create their own Return to Fencing Plans. These resources are intended to be sufficiently generic to be adapted by clubs in accordance with local government and (when they open) indoor facility operators.
If having read the guidance you have any questions please fill out this form.
If you have any views on additional resources which would be useful (or are willing to share any of your own best practice resources to the wider fencing community) please email hannah.gavin@britishfencing.com.
UK wide Return to Fencing Plan
BF Return to Fencing Planv1.0 11th June 2020
England Return to Fencing
BF Return to Fencing – Fencing Guidelines England Roadmap 17th May v1.0 Please note that this replaces the previously published document.
Step 2 12thApril – U18 Fencing Inside – Poster/Image for Community Clubs
Guidelines for clubs and members as indoor fencing restarts on 25th July in England
Indoor Competitive Fencing Protocols 17th May
Surveys
Sample Return to Fencing Survey for Club Members – one off survey designed to inform your club’s Return to Fencing plan.
Sample Pre-Session Health Survey – survey designed to be completed by participant on the day prior to each session
Risk Assessments
All Clubs must have a Club Risk Assessment in place before resuming activity and these must be reviewed regularly (in light of latest guidance) and implementation of mitigation plans monitored.
Sample Club Risk Assessment 12th April 2021
This document is also only one example of how risks can be documented and mitigation measures recorded, clubs can simplify or change this according to their needs. Risk assessments (Club or Session) must be retained for insurance purposes.
Clubs can also upload their Risk Assessments to the membership platform, follow the instructions here.
Please check out our video here for more guidance on Risk Assessments.
As always, we welcome feedback – what have we missed, what isn’t clear? Email hannah.gavin@britishfencing.com and let us know.
Session Attendance and Safety Checks
Template Safety Check Summary Sheet
Template Safety Check Descriptions
Clubs must record and retain all session attendances for a minimum of 21 days and make all efforts to support NHS test and trace (or any Home Nation equivalent)
Before starting any session the coach or COVID-19 session officer must undertake a session risk assessment which must be retained. The Safety Check Summary Sheet above is one example of how this can be recorded.
Finances
To support the planning and budgeting process of your club: Club Resource – Financial Template
Guidance Notes
BF Return to Fencing – Equipment Cleaning Protocols v13th July 2021
Guide to Zoom training for coaches, written by GBR Sabre Coach Jon Salfield
COVID-19 Club Officer Role & Responsibilities
Registering your COVID-19 Officer – Step by Step guide
Safeguarding & COVID-19
The Ann Craft trust has published a number of resources to support adults and young people at risk during this time. The resources can be found here and include:
Useful External Links
Legal Risks and duties of care (including a vaccination addendum) Return to play | Sport England
Club Matters Toolkit – Guidance for clubs on reopening
Activate your free, 90 day membership to British Fencing today. Membership insures you to fence at any British Fencing club.
Become a community fencing coach and introduce fencing to pupils for as little as £20. Find out more today.
Discover the world of British Fencing. From grassroots visions to Olympic dreams, we reveal how this sport has a past and future to talk about.
Sign up to receive regular highlights from the exciting world of fencing - celebrating the best of our unique and inspiring community
