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

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 14th 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 16th 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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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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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 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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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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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