TEAM MANAGER COURSES
Domestic Team Manager Training – fully online, on-demand.
A minimum of 6 people are required to run the International Training module. The maximum number per course is 12.
International Team Manager Training Dates:
COACHING COURSES
Please be aware of all the requirements needed to be on the British Fencing coaching register and insured to coach.
For any coaching course queries, please contact Marjorie Kuhne.
SAFEGUARD CORE COURSE
SafeGuard Core- is a bespoke safeguarding training course designed for Coaches, Club Welfare Officers, Team Managers who need to renew their safeguarding certificates. Learn more.
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £27
Note: If your current certificate expires before the course date you intend to book, please let us know via [email protected] so that we can extend the date of the current training, ensuring you do not fall off the relevant Register.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact Anna Ronzino. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
SAFEGUARD WELFARE OFFICER COURSE
SafeGuard Welfare Officer Training – is a course designed for people who have a designated role in safeguarding within a fencing setting (Club Welfare Officer). CWOs will need to complete the Core training in order to be fully registered. Learn more.
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £25
Note: If your current certificate expires before the course date you intend to book, please let us know via [email protected] so that we can extend the date of the current training, ensuring you do not fall off the relevant Register.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact Anna Ronzino. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
SAFEGUARD EVENT WELFARE OFFICER COURSE
REFEREE COURSES - INTRODUCTION
Level 2 Referee Courses are managed by the Home Countries. When BF is informed of any courses, they will be published here. To promote and register your Level 2 referee course, please complete this form.
Level 3 and 4 assessments are held at identified competitions. Further information about Level 3 assessments can be found here, and Level 4 here. To register your interest in the Level 3 process, please complete the application form here.
LEVEL 2 - REFEREE THEORY & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
Level 2 Epee Theory and Practical Assessment
Assessor: Lynne Melia
Dates:
Theory – 10th November 2024 18:00 – 20:00 (TBC)
Practical – 17th November 2024 08:30-18:00
Venue Address: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB
Contact Richard Burn or mobile 07967 267663
LEVEL 3 – REFEREE THEORY & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
There is an option to undertake level 3 theory and practical assessments at all three weapons. Please contact the organiser by 6pm on Friday the 16th of March 2024 to note your interest.
Contact: Claudia Fogl or mobile 07719769052
Date: Saturday 30th March 2024 – Men’s Foil, Women’s Foil and Men’s Sabre
Sunday 31st March 2024 – Men’s Epee, Women’s Epee and Women’s Sabre
Times: 08.30 for referee briefing each day.
Venue: Sport & Fitness University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT
Link to venue can be found here
Competition website can be found here
LEVEL 4 (MOCK FIE) REFEREE ASSESSMENTS
A 3 weapon Level 4 mock FIE) seminar and assessment is planned to take place over the Closed Senior National Championship weekend 27th & 28th April 2024) – all level 3 and pathway referees are invited to register their interest
For any referee course queries, please contact [email protected]
LOOKING FOR A COURSE NOT LISTED HERE?
If the course you need is not listed here, please fill out a short Expression of Interest form. Letting us know about your interest helps us plan courses where they are most demanded, and you will be contacted as soon as the relevant training is available in your area.
OTHER COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE WORKFORCE REGISTERS
Guidance on other courses that are required as minimum standard for the BF Workforce Registers can be found on the following pages:
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