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  • Footprint Women’s Centre / Team NI

    Footprint Women’s Centre / Team NI

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    We are excited and proud to be supporting our strategic partner NI Commonwealth Games Council / Team NI in the delivery of fencing sessions for the Footprint Women’s Centre and to be providing the opportunity for more people to try the fantastic sport of fencing!

    Caoimhin Heaney – NICGC Staff Intern who recently qualified as a Level 1 and Plastic Fencing coach as part of the SNI funded Coach Development initiative – has delivered 2 sessions for the females at the Footprint Women’s Centre in the Colin area of Belfast.

    Established in 1991 , Footprints Women’s Centre – https://www.footprintswomenscentre.org/womenscentre  – is an anchor organisation , supporting the delivery of positive change in the lives of women and children in the Colin area .

    Further sessions will be delivered during the summer and the dates will be confirmed shortly.

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  • Fencing Ireland: Women in Fencing Workshops

    Fencing Ireland: Women in Fencing Workshops

    Fencing Ireland have a range of workshops coming up in the new year for female fencers in Ireland and Northern Ireland!

    Women in Fencing Workshops (January/February) – This is a first for Fencing Ireland and is promised to be a fantastic opportunity for female fencers.

    1. Nutrition- 16th Jan, Online, 7-8:30pm

    2. Strength and Conditioning- 3rd Feb, Sport Ireland Campus, 10am-1:30pm

    3. Breathing power for Female Fencers- 3rd Feb, Sport Ireland Campus, 2-4pm

    4. Sport Psychology- 6th Feb, Online, 7-9pm

    Link Below:

    https://fencingireland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=68D0746A46034B8449D4174962A971A10B99A81E

     

    Session 3 – YOUTH Sport Psychology  

    There are still places left on the youth sport psychology course. Highly recommended for those fencers that compete at a national and international competitions. 

    Date: January 7th 2024

    Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 ( please arrive at 10.20am) – Parents Consent needed

    Location – Sport Ireland HQ.

    Link:

    https://fencingireland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=4D4369544708C6234570E2B72C35688333EDEF3A

  • British Fencing Environmental Survey

    British Fencing Environmental Survey

    Please see attached link to the British Fencing Environmental Survey.

    This British Fencing campaign aims to make fencing as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. Complete the anonymous survey if you have any ideas!

    Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/72c18ae52c914b819ff6af65fcccf8cc

     

  • NIF Strategy 2023-2028

    NIF Strategy 2023-2028

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    The NI Fencing board has been busy developing a strategy from 2023-2028 and would like your input! Please send any suggestions to [email protected] (open until 15/10/23). Link: NI Fencing Strategic Plan 2023 to 2028

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  • 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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  • Summer Training Week

    Summer Training Week

    Hunterhouse will be running a summer training week, with coach Mike Westgate.

    All those who wish to attend are advised to complete the following form.

  • Update information from Sport NI for Return To Sport

    Update information from Sport NI for Return To Sport

    Update information from Sport NI for Return To Sport http://www.sportni.net/return-to-sport/

  • COVID-19 & Christmas

    COVID-19 & Christmas

    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