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BF Coaching Journey & Qualifications > Introduction To Coaching Fencing (ITCF)

The Introduction To Coaching Fencing (ITCF) course was developed for those with fencing experience that wish to start coaching, and also those that have an interest in working in a community setting, providing those first fencing experiences. The course will provide delegates with the skill and knowledge to deliver group sessions developing the basic skills of fencing.

Who should attend?

People from clubs and organisation with a number of years fencing experience, where they are confident with the fencing actions.

Pre-requisites to attend the course

  • 18+ years old (16 and 17 year olds accepted based on a suitable reference).
  • Experience of fencing (ideally beyond 12 months).
  • Hold a valid British Fencing membership.

Course Structure: In-Person ITCF

The course is delivered in 2 days, with all its content covered in 16 hours of classroom and practical sessions plus approximately 4 hours of pre-course self-studying.

You will be taught by the course deliverer in a cohort of up to 12 candidates, learning how to deliver a session to your peers.

If you are assessed as competent, your training will be completed, and you will be recognised as a Level 1 fencing coach with a certificate sent to you in the following weeks.

If you are considered not competent yet, you will get advice on an action plan to keep on working towards your qualification.

Course Structure: Online ITCF

Online ITCF is as a blended learning course, as the theory is delivered online but the practical sessions are delivered in groups, in a final face-to-face session.

Part 1: Online Theory

The total estimated time needed to complete the theory modules is around 8 hours. You can study at your own pace, at any time that is more convenient for you, and take time to process the information. You are encouraged to observe and/or assist coaches in your club, applying the knowledge you get as you study the online stage.

Completed with the submission of assignments that will be reviewed by the Coach Developer. Personalised feedback will be sent before the face-to-face session.

Part 2: In-Person Practical

This is a one-day-long session (8 hours) with the course deliverer and a cohort of up to 12 candidates. You will put into practice what you learned in the previous weeks and deliver a session to your peers.

If you are assessed as competent, your training will be completed, and you will be recognised as a Level 1 fencing coach with a certificate sent to you in the following weeks.

If you are considered not competent yet, you will get advice on an action plan to keep on working towards your qualification.

Pre-requisites for certification

  • Evidence of the appropriate First Aid training.
  • Evidence of the appropriate welfare training.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Course PDF

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Last updated 3 Aug 2026