Category: Administration

It has been a difficult year, and while news about vaccines suggests that there is light at the end of the tunnel, this is still a challenging time. We are aware of many in the NI Fencing community, past and present, who are living abroad or outside NI, and the changes to advice over the past couple of days are likely to have disrupted plans and caused disappointment for many people.

For those of you whose celebrations may now have to be virtual, there are some links below containing ideas about how to celebrate together online (alcohol-related activities for those over 18 only!).

https://www.paperlesspost.com/blog/host-online-party/

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/christmas/virtual-christmas-party-ideas-and-games-hosting-online-office-party-or-xmas-bash-friends-and-family-3048058

There are also some links below containing tips on how to cope if you experience loneliness, or happen to be spending this period alone.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-coronavirus/

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-when-you-are-alone-at-christmas-3024301 https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/#i’m-worried-about-how-the-pandemic-will-affect-the-holidays

https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/blog/what-to-do-if-youre-feeling-lonely-during-self-isolation/

If you do experience distress or despair, please know that you are not alone. Please visit this page for details of people and organisations that can help.

https://www.britishfencing.com/welfare-zone/are-you-ok/

If you have any safeguarding concerns over this period, please visit the page below to find information on how to report urgent and non–urgent concerns.

https://www.nifencing.com/safeguarding/report-a-concern/

We hope you all stay safe and are able to enjoy the holidays this year as much as possible.

The Board of Northern Ireland Fencing

The 2022 Commonwealth Senior and Veterans Championships have been confirmed to take place at UEL Sportsdock in London from 11-22 August 2022

https://www.cffc2022.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CFC2022

While the Pandemic is going on the Board and the Development Officer have sourced development opportunities for coaches, clubs and fencers. Please see the latest opportunities below. Our recent coaches call was well attended and proved to be a great success so please make an effort to attend to support our guest speakers. We are working with NI Sport to ensure as quick a return to fencing as possible.

Saturday 14^th November 19.00 – 21.30
Presentation re Plastic Fencing with Keith Cook .
Keith Cook – ex GB International fencer and coach  – manages a very successful programme which delivers early stage fencing to hundreds of school age fencers in Edinburgh.
Keith will give us an insight into the philosophy and objectives of his programme and he will highlight the opportunities which exist to deliver plastic fencing to a broad base of young people outside of standard fencing sessions.
Pre Covid NIF has been exploring opportunities to train up a team of coaches who can deliver the Mini Fence sessions as after school sessions, birthday parties etc and this session with Keith will help to develop this concept .
It is therefore a session which should be of interest to coaches and fencers as well as those who currently aren’t involved in fencing (sport students , coaches in other sports etc) but who may be interested in the concept.

Topic: Plastic Fencing presentation
Time: Nov 14, 2020 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99298708364?pwd=dDE3VjdzZXZUc3JldE11ejJQbmRXQT09

Meeting ID: 992 9870 8364
Passcode: 149829

Monday 16^th November 19.00 – 20.00
Video Review of International fencers in International Competition.
Katie Arup – GB fencing Olympian and coach – will be delivering a session in which she will be reviewing a selection of international fencing matches from World Cups, Grand Prixs and Zonal and World Championships .
This session will provide an insight into the tactics and thought processes which top level fencers and coaches use in their fights.
The session is suitable for coaches , fencers and others who are interested in the psychological and tactical aspects of fencing.

Topic: Fight Analysis of International Fencers
Time: Nov 16, 2020 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93415770651?pwd=cU9DR0NVMk5KTGVNLzZtYldoUndIQT09

Meeting ID: 934 1577 0651
Passcode: 059117

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British Fencing has announced amendments to the Covid-19 regulations .

NIF are recommending that all member clubs and fencers should follow these regulations whilst remaining aware of local NI Executive rules.

https://www.britishfencing.com/england_u18_group_size_increase_15/

https://www.britishfencing.com/england_group_size_increase_he_to_15/

https://www.britishfencing.com/england_fencing_bout_time_increases/

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Sport NI, in partnership with the Department for Communities, will today open the COVID Safe Sport Pack Programme for expressions of interest from eligible organisations to receive a pack. The programme aims to assist Sports organisations with their management of the ease of lockdown and a safe return to sport during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Follow the link to find out more!

http://www.sportni.net/news/covidsafesportpack-launch/

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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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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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