Last updated: 8th June 2026
View the July 2026 – June 2027 Course Calendar here (PDF).
Should you wish to explore a bespoke delivery through our On Demand offer, please reach out to the Workforce Development Team.
TEAM MANAGER COURSES
Domestic Team Manager Training
Fully online, on-demand training. Currently, this course is being offered free of charge to BF members.
Click here to register for the training.
International Team Manager Training
Currently, this course is being offered free of charge to British Fencing members and coaches.
A minimum of three people are required to run the International Training module. The maximum number per course is twelve.
Dates will be announced here.
COACHING COURSES
Open Core Coach Days
Core Coach is now open for small community organisations or individuals to book onto.
More information on Open Core Coach days can be found here.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Coach Education
Please be aware of all the requirements needed to be on the British Fencing coaching register and insured to coach.
2026/27 Calendar
Coach Development Week – 20-24th July 2026 Stratford-upon-Avon
Online Introduction to Coaching Fencing (ITCF) is a hybrid version of the 2-day ITCF course. Candidates should expect to dedicate approximately 8 hours to completing the theoretical modules, which are available on the BF Learning Zone platform.
The Coaching Fencing Level 2 (CFL2) focuses on delivering individual lessons. The course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. The course consists of: 4 days on course delivery (32 hours) plus ½ day home study – approx. 35 hours.
Weapon-Specific Level 3 (WSL3) This course was developed for coaches with fencers that are taking part in regular competitions, moving from a development phase to a performance phase. The course will look at effective coaching within group sessions and will explore different lesson types, with a wider tactical and technical content.
More courses will be announced shortly.
You can register your interest with this form to be notified when there’s an update on the course you are looking for.
For coaching course queries, please contact the Workforce Development Team
SWORD IN HAND COACHING CPD OPPORTUNITIES
Continual Professional Development (CPD) is now being supported through running dedicated CPD workshops designed to support and enhance coaches’ coaching skills focused on the technical coaching HOW skills.
BF training is free to access, although BF will not provide accommodation/food or cover travel costs.
If you are thinking of stepping into coaching, these days are a great way to get a taster, meet fellow coaches and our Fencing Development Team who can support you.
We have face-to-face CPD days available, free of charge to BF-registered coaches. Upcoming opportunities to be announced will be listed here.
If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity, please email [email protected]
BF ADVANCED COACHING PROGRAMME & UK COACHING FOCUS PROGRAMME
For more information, click here: Advanced Coaching Programme
Applications for cohort four are now open.
The aim of BF’s Advanced Coaching Programme is to support the growth of our coaches through the exploration of their own coaching philosophy, reflective practice and values as well providing an opportunity to explore performance, athlete and season planning. Other subject areas covered by the programme are skill acquisition, session design and deepening the understanding of the coach and athlete pathway philosophy and the responsibilities of the coaches within it.
The Focus Coaching Programme is a UK Coaching development offer intended to support coaches to better understand their coaching practice, with a focus on performance planning, coaching behaviour, practice design and goal setting.
Read more about the FOCUS programme
SAFEGUARD EVENT WELFARE OFFICER COURSE
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £32
Note: If your current training is in date at the time of booking a new course and your certificate will expire 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. Please note we will only do this if your certificate is in date at the time of booking – we will not offer this extension if your certificate has lasped at the time of booking.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact [email protected]. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
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.
Before choosing a course make sure it is the right one for you and the environments you are working in. Welfare Training Requirements.
Coaches based in Scotland should attend Child Wellbeing and Protection in sport (CWPS) training delivered by sportscotland.
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £32
Note:Note: If your current training is in date at the time of booking a new course and your certificate will expire before the course date you intend to book, then please book your course and then 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. Please note we will only do this if your certificate is in date at the time of booking – we will not offer this extension if your certificate has lasped at the time of booking.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact [email protected]. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
SAFEGUARD WELFARE & UNIVERSITY WELFARE OFFICER COURSE
Before choosing a course make sure it is the right one for you and the environments you are working in. Welfare Training Requirements.
Those based in Scotland should attend sportscotland Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Training (CWP) training delivered by sportscotland and sportscotland Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Training (CWPO).
SafeGuard Welfare Officer Training
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.
SafeGuard University Welfare Officer Training
A bespoke course tailored to address the unique aspects of university clubs. The University Welfare Officer (UWO) supports, along with others, the welfare and safety of individuals within the university setting. This course is for university fencers or club committee members. Coaches can also attend, but are required to do SafeGuard Core for registration. Click here to view the Coach Register requirements.
The current learning outcomes for the course include:
Course Type : Online (Via Zoom)
Price: £32
Note: If your current training is in date at the time of booking a new course and your certificate will expire before the course date you intend to book, then please book your course and then 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. Please note we will only do this if your certificate is in date at the time of booking – we will not offer this extension if your certificate has lasped at the time of booking.
For any other SafeGuard Course queries, please contact [email protected]. Welfare Course Descriptions can be found here.
ARMOURY COURSES
Upcoming courses will be listed here.
Course Type: Armoury
Maximum of 12 per course.
Items covered:
Foil, Epee and Sabre
How your weapon works, Caring for your weapon, Things that usually go wrong, Troubleshooting on piste, Material rules, weight testing
Bodywire issues, Clothing issues
Date: 11th October 2026
Time: 9:30-11:30
Course Deliverer: Roger Simmonds
Venue: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1NB
Fee: £10
Contact Details: Richard Burn 07967 267663
Website link/Online sign-up form link
Course Type: Armoury
Maximum of 12 per course.
Items covered:
Foil, Epee and Sabre
How your weapon works, Caring for your weapon, Things that usually go wrong, Troubleshooting on piste, Material rules, weight testing
Bodywire issues, Clothing issues
Date: 15th November 2026
Time: 9:30-11:30
Course Deliverer: Roger Simmonds
Venue: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1NB
Fee: £10
Contact Details: Richard Burn 07967 267663
Website link/Online sign-up form link
REFEREE COURSES - INTRODUCTION
Level 2 refereeing courses are managed by the Home Countries apart from England. When BF is informed of any courses, they will be published here. To promote and register your Level 2 refereeing 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
Upcoming assessments will be listed here.
Course Type: Foil Level 2 Theory & Practical Assessment
Date of Theory Assessment: Tuesday 22nd September (via Zoom Call) Time: 6pm (TBC)
Theory Assessor: Lynne Melia
Date of Practical Assessment: Sunday 11th October 2026
Practical Assessor: Lynne Melia
Venue for Practical Assessment: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1NB
Fee: West Mids Candidates £25, Other Regions £35
Contact Details: Richard Burn 07967 267663
Website link/Online sign-up form link
Course Type: Epee Level 2 Theory & Practical Assessment
Date of Theory Assessment: Sunday 8th November 2026 (via Zoom Call) Time: 1.30pm (TBC)
Theory Assessor: Lynne Melia
Date of Practical Assessment: Sunday 15th November 2026
Practical Assessor: Lynne Melia
Venue for Practical Assessment: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1NB
Fee: West Mids Candidates £25, Other Regions £35
Contact Details: Richard Burn 07967 267663
Website link/Online sign-up form link
LEVEL 3 – REFEREE THEORY & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
Upcoming assessments will be listed here.
LEVEL 4 (MOCK FIE) REFEREE ASSESSMENTS
Upcoming assessments will be listed here.
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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