Category: Course

  • Referee Training Opportunities

    Referee Training Opportunities

    As part of NI Fencing’s commitment to develop our volunteer workforce we are keen to provide education and support for our referees.

    Following discussions with Fencing Ireland it has been agreed that we will use their online and 1 to 1 resources to facilitate our referee education and development. 

    The Fencing Ireland website has a dedicated referee section which can be seen here https://www.fencingireland.net/referee/ 

    In order to access the programme you must first create an account with Fencing Ireland.

    Once you have created an account then click on the graphic of the weapon that you want to referee. Once registered, the course information will be emailed to you. In the text on the website it says you must be a member of Fencing Ireland but you will not be asked for a FI membership number when registering and your British Fencing membership will allow you to gain the referee qualification.

    We are asking both those who have previously completed a referee training course and those who wish to gain a referee qualification to sit the online Level 1 course. Courses for all 3 weapons are available.

    Once you have completed the Level 1 course we will then share information to help you sit Level 2.

    Please confirm to [email protected] that you wish to sit Level 1.

    The course costs 15 euros but NI Fencing will reimburse you! Once Johnny Davis has received your confirmation that you wish to sit the course, we will send you a claim form which you can complete and submit once you’ve done the course.

    There are a limited number of funded places available and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Please confirm by 31 January if you intend to sit the Level 1 course.

  • Queens Summer Camp

    Queens Summer Camp

    QUB FENCING SUMMER SCHEME

    QUB fencing are excited to announce their first summer scheme with Mike Westgate as your coach! This is open to all fencers aged 14+ whether you’re a beginner or advanced! This will be a great opportunity to develop your skills and meet other fencers!

    The scheme will take place between July 1st-2nd between 10-4pm on both days in the Queen’s PEC in the Minor Hall.

    Tickets for the scheme are on sale now at Fixr following the link ⬇️

    https://fixr.co/event/qub-fencing-summer-scheme-tickets-583538987

    The full weekend will cost £60 and one day is £40.

    We hope to see you there!

  • Mental Health Course

    Mental Health Course

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    Sport NI are currently offering a Level 2 Mental Health Training Course known as ‘Reaching out through Sport’ to sports clubs free of charge. See below further details on the course including booking information.

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    Level 2: Reaching Out Through Sport Mental Health Course | Sport NI

    The course focuses on building wellbeing into the club environment.

    Example topics covered:

    • Defining and understanding mental health and mental ill health – understanding the health continuum and how the club can play a part in overall wellbeing;
    • Tackling stigma and barriers to reaching out for help – both within a club setting and personal frame of reference, providing solutions to tackle same;
    • Risk factors and symptoms for mental ill health – becoming aware of what to look out for and how the club can contribute to intervention;
    • What can help/recovery – looking at the club role in recovery and support wellbeing;
    • Club approach to raising awareness and support for club members; and
    • Where to get help and self-help strategies – accessing services.

    Workshops are free of charge and are delivered either face to face or online via Zoom. They are designed to be attended by 8-16 members of an individual club.

    If clubs are interested in arranging a workshop, please contact [email protected] including the name, club name, email address and contact number.

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  • 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

     

  • Coaches Courses 2015-16

    Coaching

     

    This year there will be 4 Coach Training sessions:

    12th September at Foyle – 10am to 4pm
    5th December, Coleraine or Belfast
    20th February, Coleraine or Belfast
    12th March, Coleraine or Belfast (to be confirmed)

    The cost is £30 per session.

    It is important to attend all sessions in order to improve coaching qualifications. There will be 4 sessions every year. At the first session the Coach Profiles will be introduced.  Coaches can bring a pupil with them if they wish.

    Any questions about the training please contact Maitre Mike Westgate. 

  • First Aid Course

    A First Aid course has been organised to be held on Saturday 6th June in Lisburn.  For more information check out the Events Calender

  • HSE First Aid Course

    NI Fencing are holding a HSE Emergency First Aid course on Sunday 19th Oct at Hunterhouse College, Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast BT10 0LE 10am -4pm Cost £40.

    This course is required by anyone who wishes to be a registered coach.

    Places are limited.  If you wish to attend this course can you email [email protected] asap.