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  • Clean Sport Week

    Clean Sport Week

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    Clean Sport Week runs from 18 – 24 May this year.

    Lockdown doesn’t mean anti-doping stops – in fact it means quite the opposite. Now is the perfect time for athletes and coaches to keep their knowledge on clean sport up-to-date and support each other. Despite the current adversity and uncertainty around when sport will return to normal, athletes, coaches, support staff and NGBs all remain committed to clean sport. You can follow the campaign on social media via #CleanSportWeek and #CleanInQuarantine.

    You can also find more useful information on the UKAD Clean Sport Week hub here.
    https://www.ukad.org.uk/eventscampaigns/clean-sport-week-2020

    Why not take the UKAD “Clean Sport Advisor Course”, for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of clean sport and increase the reach to protect clean sport.
    http://ukad.coachwisehub.com/store/750681-clean-sport-advisor-course

    Coaches can consider taking the “Coach Clean” course, for coaches with no previous knowledge, to those who have worked in clean sport previously and will help clarify your own role in anti-doping and clean sport.
    http://ukad.coachwisehub.com/store/828893-coach-clean-v3-3

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  • COVID-19 Advice

    COVID-19 Advice

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    Please see below links for the current advice during the pandemic.

    1. This is an opportunity for our clubs and members to be involved in discussions with BF re the Return To Fencing discussion.

    https://www.britishfencing.com/community_discussion_events/

    2. This is the latest advice re Community Fencing / Clubs

    https://www.britishfencing.com/return-to-fencing-workgroup/

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  • Sport Development Officer

    Sport Development Officer

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    NI Fencing would like to welcome Johnny Davis to the team, we look forward to working with him over the coming seasons.

    Johnny will be working to promote fencing within Northern Ireland.

    Johnny Davis competed internationally for over 20 years representing GB at 2 Olympic Games and 5 World Championships and competed at 4 Commonwealth Championships for Northern Ireland.

    Professionally he has experience of organising major sporting events – European Fencing Championships , World Boccia Cup , World Police and Fire Games – as well as having worked for Triathlon Ireland as a Development Officer. He currently represents British Fencing as the Olympic Team Manager.

    Speaking about his appointment he said –

    “ I am really excited and grateful to be taking on the new role as Development Officer for NI Fencing. Fencing as a sport , and fencing in Northern Ireland where I started my career , have been cornerstones of my life for the last 40 years and I am looking forward to trying to develop the reach of our fantastic sport locally. In conjunction with the work I do in fencing on the International stage I am confident that we can raise the awareness of our sport and attract new participants”

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  • Job Vacancy: Sport Development Officer

    Job Vacancy: Sport Development Officer

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    NI Fencing are now asking for applications for the position of Sport Development Officer.  This is a Part-Time Paid Position.  For full details and criteria please check the Vacant Positions page

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  • It’s Parents in Sport Week!

    It’s Parents in Sport Week!

    This year NIF is supporting Parents in Sport Week again. This annual national campaign looks to increase positive parental involvement in youth sport and, by doing so, improve the experiences of young people across the UK.

    This year’s aim is to get parents to make the Sports Parents Promise to encourage their child’s safe enjoyment of sport. Parents have until, Sunday 13 October, to sign up and make the Sports Parents Promise to their children.
    https://thecpsu.org.uk/parents/sports-parents-promise/

    We’d also like to thank all the fencing parents (past and present!) who have given their time and energy over the years.

    #SportsParents

  • Sport’s Education Course

    Sport’s Education Course

    Some course available in the Ards and North Down Council for Sports Clubs, Couches and Volunteers to help with good Safeguarding practice

     

  • Youth 5 Nations

    Youth 5 Nations

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    The Youth 5 Nations fencing competition took place last weekend (29th-30th June) at NUI Maynooth, Ireland. Northern Ireland was represented by fencers in all three weapons.

    Northern Ireland Fencing Ltd. wishes to congratulate all NIR fencers on their performance, with particular mention to some fantastic individual performances, including:

    1st place for Daniel Sigurdsson in Men’s Foil

    3rd place for Charlotte Slater in Women’s Epee

    Last 16 finishes for Catherine McConvey, Izzy Evans and Emma Yeaman (Women’s Foil), Alex Newell and Abdul Bedair (Men’s Epee), Jonathan Connery, Finn McMullan and Rowan Luney (Men’s Foil)

    Northern Ireland earned some further exceptional results in Sunday’s team events with the Men’s Foil team winning silver (Daniel Sigurdsson (Captain), Rowan Luney, Finn McMullan, Jonathan Connery).

    We hope that all NIR fencers are proud of their performance, and have gained some valuable experience to take forward in their fencing careers.

    NIF would also like to thank the volunteers who accompanied the NI team, including Team Manager (Katie Gillespie), Assistant Team Manager (Barry Quigley), and other staff (Johnny Burnside and Geoffrey Corcoran).

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  • British Youth Championships Results

    British Youth Championships Results

    A huge Congratulations to Daniel Sigurdsson who came 2nd in the Under 18 Men’s Foil last weekend in Sheffield, a great achievement.  And Well Done to all our fencers who qualified to compete in this event

  • Sport Development Officer

    Sport Development Officer

    NI Fencing would like to welcome Jess Rutherford to the team, we look forward to working with her over the coming seasons.

    Jess will be working to promote fencing within Northern Ireland.

    Here are a few words from Jess:

    Hi, I’m Jess and I have recently been appointed Sports Development Officer for Northern Ireland Fencing. From a young age I have loved all things sport and I have mainly been involved with sailing and hockey. More recently, sailing is my main sport and I enjoy travelling and competing in events. Last year I placed 3rd in the RS400 Irish Championships. I also have a keen interest in health and fitness. I am a sports student at Ulster University Jordanstown and this is where my experience in sport development began. I’ve had the opportunity to meet fantastic lecturers who are very experienced in their field. I have never tried fencing- but there’s a first time for everything! However, I am very passionate about the benefits of lifelong involvement in sport and I am looking forward to working with the very welcoming NIF team, getting to know everyone in the fencing community and helping to develop this great sport.