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Introduction To Coaching Fencing Course

(ITCF - Level 1) | North East | Newton Aycliffe | 2nd & 3rd September 2023

REGION: North East

COURSE: Introduction To Coaching Fencing (ITCF - L1)

WEAPONS: Foil, Epee, Sabre

DATES: 2nd & 3rd September 2023

TIMES: 0900hrs - 1700hrs GMT Times

LOCATION: Oakleaf Sports Centre | School Aycliffe Lane | Newton Aycliffe | County Durham | DL5 6QZ (Click here to open Google Maps)

COST: £185

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The ITCF course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. The course consists of:

2 days on course delivery (16 hours) plus home study -‐ Approx 20 hours in total.

AIM OF THIS COURSE

To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to deliver group sessions/lessons developing the basic skills of fencing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you should gain a better understanding of how to:

Run groups sessions, safely and with a defined purpose
Run sessions specific to the participant needs
Plan player centred coaching sessions for beginners
Deliver sessions using basic coach process skills
Correct errors in basic fencing techniques

ENTRY LEVEL RECOMMENDATION

Attended a Core Coach and/or have experience of fencing (ideally 12 months or longer)
Minimum age: 18 years old
16 & 17 year olds accepted on a club coach recommendation. Please email your recommendation to [email protected].

COACH REGISTER

Attending the ITCF course does not mean you are already on the BF Coach Register. To become a registered coach and be covered with BF insurance to coach, you must follow the steps described here.

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Terms and Conditions 2023/24

Bookings for British Fencing Courses will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

PLEASE NOTE your booking will NOT be confirmed unless payment for the full amount has been received within 14 days of the date of your booking. If the course is less than 14 days away, then payment must be received before commencement of the course.

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· More than 14 days before the workshop/course full refund

· 14 days before the workshop/course - full fee is payable

· Non attendance - full fee is payable

If, for any reason, we need to change the course venue once you have booked, we will notify you as soon as possible. If the new venue is not acceptable to you, you will be entitled to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund provided you cancel within 48 hours of our notification and we will have no further liability to you or any other person.

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