Category: News

  • Travel Funding Guidelines

    NI Fencing Ltd is pleased to announce that we are able to offer a travel fund for the next tier of fencers in N.I.

    For full details of the criteria for this years Travel Funding go to the Funding Opportunites Page

  • Bill Cumming – Obituary

    It is with great sadness that NI Fencing Ltd announces the passing of Bill Cumming.  Bill was for many years the Chairman of the Northern Ireland Fencing Union and a very active Coach.  His funeral will be in Warrenpoint Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm on Friday 15th August 2014.

    Peter Hazlett

    Bill was a talented teacher and much loved fencing coach for both junior and senior fencers in Northern Ireland and a dear friend who gave 100% to his students at school and supported many fencers in their quest to win tournaments across UK, Ireland and Europe.  He was an extremely generous man who gave of his time freely and coached in many of our schools including – Kelvin, Victoria, Methody, RBAI, BRA, Campbell College, Strathearn, Wellington College, Grosvenor, Ballee High & Cambridge House in Ballymena and in many of our leisure centres – Maysfield, Antrim Forum, Carrickfergus, Craigavon, Queens and of course Avoniel.  He spent most of his coaching years supporting the girls at Victoria College and Kelvin Secondary School and it is with these students where he will be remembered the most.  Bill had no family of his own – we were his family – he is survived by his brother, sisters and nephews and neices.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

    Lorraine Campbell

  • Commonwealth Team Manager

    The Team Manager for the Commonwealth Team has been selected; Congratulations to Andrew Murphy!  The team is in good hands.

     

    Andy will be in contact with team members in due course with details regarding accommodation etc.  Keep your eyes peeled for e-mails from [email protected]

  • NI Commonwealth Team Manager 2014

    NI Fencing Ltd. would like an expression of interest from any candidate (+18) wishing to be considered for the role of the Northern Ireland Team Manager at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2014.

    For full details please go to the  Positions Vacant Page.

  • Sainsbury’s School Games – Team Manager Appointment

    NI Fencing Ltd have appointed Mr Andrew Murphy as the 2014 Sainsbury’s School Games Team Manager.  He can be contacted via email on [email protected]

  • Travel Fund 2013-2014

    Please see attached document for details of the Travel Funding available via NI Fencing and the application process.  Applications must be received by [email protected] no later than Friday 22nd November.

     

    Travel Fund Guidelines 2013-14

  • British Fencing National Club and Coach Conference

    British Fencing and Beazley are pleased to announce that they are

    hosting a National Conference for British Fencing Club Officials and

    Coaches at Sandown Park, Surrey on Sunday 6th October 2013.

     

    We are also delighted to announce that the day will feature a Q&A

    session with one of the World’s most successful coaches, Christian

    Bauer, who is the Russian National Sabre Coach.  He will deliver our

    keynote speech which will be followed by a choice of eight workshop

    sessions.  The sessions are designed to help with club development

    issues, coaching and coach development matters.  They are as follows;

     

    • Business skills for sports clubs
    • Fundraising, grants and sponsorship
    • Increasing membership – how to find and retain members
    • Marketing your club on a limited budget
    • Goal setting, planning and periodization for your athletes
    • Talent assessment
    • The need for speed!
    • It’s all in the mind

     

    More information on each session is available here.

    Each delegate will be able to attend a maximum of 3 workshops so

    please make your choices clearly.  Places are limited and will be

    allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Don’t miss out on this

    great opportunity and book your place today through the following link,

    https://www.beazley.com/prebuilt/beazleybritishfencingcoaching.html.

    There is NO CHARGE to attend this event, however you will need to

    cover your own costs to get to and from the venue.

  • Mike Westgate appointed as new Performance Manager

    NI Fencing Ltd would like to announce that Mike Westgate has been appointed as Performance Manager effective from 4th June 2012.  The Board would like to congratulate Mike on his appointment and wish him every success in this new role.  Mike can be contacted at [email protected].

  • New NIF Website!

    This is the new look NIF website.  This is very much a work in progress so please keep checking back for updates!  We will also be adding in historical information (e.g. results from previous competitions) over the coming weeks.