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May
17
Sun
Hertfordshire B.A.F. Coach Education Course @ Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
May 17 @ 13:30 – 17:30
Hertfordshire B.A.F. Coach Education Course @ Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre | England | United Kingdom

B.A.F COACH EDUCATION COURSE (Level 2/3 all weapons)

Sunday 1st March,
Sunday 5th April,
Sunday 3rd May,
Sunday 17th May,
Sunday 24th May (TBC Examination date)
Note: provision exists for those looking to attain a level 1 certification, as well as training for Advanced coaches
To book: email hitchinfencing@gmail.com
TIMINGS: 12-4pm
LOCATION: Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL
Academy of Fencing qualifications are recognised by British Fencing for the B.F.A Register.Completion of B.A.F Level 1 allows you to work as an Assistant Coach under the instruction of a Level 2 qualified coach or above.
Completion of B.A.F Level 2 upwards allows you to run your own club (once you have completed the other requirements of the B.F.A Register).
COST: £25 per session (visitor fee) £100 for all 5 dates, plus an examination fee (£15)
May
24
Sun
Hertfordshire B.A.F. Coach Education Course @ Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
May 24 @ 13:30 – 17:30
Hertfordshire B.A.F. Coach Education Course @ Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre | England | United Kingdom

B.A.F COACH EDUCATION COURSE (Level 2/3 all weapons)

Sunday 1st March,
Sunday 5th April,
Sunday 3rd May,
Sunday 17th May,
Sunday 24th May (TBC Examination date)
Note: provision exists for those looking to attain a level 1 certification, as well as training for Advanced coaches
To book: email hitchinfencing@gmail.com
TIMINGS: 12-4pm
LOCATION: Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL
Academy of Fencing qualifications are recognised by British Fencing for the B.F.A Register.Completion of B.A.F Level 1 allows you to work as an Assistant Coach under the instruction of a Level 2 qualified coach or above.
Completion of B.A.F Level 2 upwards allows you to run your own club (once you have completed the other requirements of the B.F.A Register).
COST: £25 per session (visitor fee) £100 for all 5 dates, plus an examination fee (£15)
Jul
27
Mon
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock
Jul 27 @ 10:30 – 16:30
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock | England | United Kingdom
Why not register your son/daughter for our popular Summer Training Camp which will take place at Sportsdock between Monday July 27th and Thursday July 30th, 2020.

The Camp will be run by Olympians and former British and Commonwealth Champions, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan, who, between them, have taken a total of 30 Newham Swords fencers from grass roots to GB standard, and produced National Champions at U17, U20, U23 and Senior level (including the reigning National Senior Women’s Foil Champion, Teagan Williams-Stewart), as well as developed fencers who have won gold at Cadet, Junior and Senior Commonwealth Games and medalled at Cadet and Junior European and World Championships.

Why not come along and experience Pierre’s “killer” footwork sessions, spar with our top GB Internationals and experience some of the training methods used by Newham Swords to bring about all their success.

CoachesOlympic Fencers and GB Coaches, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan
DatesMonday 27th to Thursday 30th July 2020
Times10.30AM to 4.30PM each day
VenueSportsDock, University of East London. London E16 2RD
Cost£67 per day.  £241 for 4 days (10% reduction)
AgesMinimum age 7. Cadet, Junior, Senior and Veteran fencers welcome
AbilityAimed at fencers (foilist only) of all levels who have a minimum of  three months fencing experience
ClothingFencers are expected to provide their own fencing equipment
CateringFencers area asked to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the course. Vending machines and a restaurant are available at the venue.
Jul
28
Tue
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock
Jul 28 @ 10:30 – 16:30
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock | England | United Kingdom
Why not register your son/daughter for our popular Summer Training Camp which will take place at Sportsdock between Monday July 27th and Thursday July 30th, 2020.

The Camp will be run by Olympians and former British and Commonwealth Champions, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan, who, between them, have taken a total of 30 Newham Swords fencers from grass roots to GB standard, and produced National Champions at U17, U20, U23 and Senior level (including the reigning National Senior Women’s Foil Champion, Teagan Williams-Stewart), as well as developed fencers who have won gold at Cadet, Junior and Senior Commonwealth Games and medalled at Cadet and Junior European and World Championships.

Why not come along and experience Pierre’s “killer” footwork sessions, spar with our top GB Internationals and experience some of the training methods used by Newham Swords to bring about all their success.

CoachesOlympic Fencers and GB Coaches, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan
DatesMonday 27th to Thursday 30th July 2020
Times10.30AM to 4.30PM each day
VenueSportsDock, University of East London. London E16 2RD
Cost£67 per day.  £241 for 4 days (10% reduction)
AgesMinimum age 7. Cadet, Junior, Senior and Veteran fencers welcome
AbilityAimed at fencers (foilist only) of all levels who have a minimum of  three months fencing experience
ClothingFencers are expected to provide their own fencing equipment
CateringFencers area asked to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the course. Vending machines and a restaurant are available at the venue.
Jul
29
Wed
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock
Jul 29 @ 10:30 – 16:30
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock | England | United Kingdom
Why not register your son/daughter for our popular Summer Training Camp which will take place at Sportsdock between Monday July 27th and Thursday July 30th, 2020.

The Camp will be run by Olympians and former British and Commonwealth Champions, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan, who, between them, have taken a total of 30 Newham Swords fencers from grass roots to GB standard, and produced National Champions at U17, U20, U23 and Senior level (including the reigning National Senior Women’s Foil Champion, Teagan Williams-Stewart), as well as developed fencers who have won gold at Cadet, Junior and Senior Commonwealth Games and medalled at Cadet and Junior European and World Championships.

Why not come along and experience Pierre’s “killer” footwork sessions, spar with our top GB Internationals and experience some of the training methods used by Newham Swords to bring about all their success.

CoachesOlympic Fencers and GB Coaches, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan
DatesMonday 27th to Thursday 30th July 2020
Times10.30AM to 4.30PM each day
VenueSportsDock, University of East London. London E16 2RD
Cost£67 per day.  £241 for 4 days (10% reduction)
AgesMinimum age 7. Cadet, Junior, Senior and Veteran fencers welcome
AbilityAimed at fencers (foilist only) of all levels who have a minimum of  three months fencing experience
ClothingFencers are expected to provide their own fencing equipment
CateringFencers area asked to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the course. Vending machines and a restaurant are available at the venue.
Jul
30
Thu
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock
Jul 30 @ 10:30 – 16:30
Newham Swords Summer Training Camp 2020 @ Sportsdock | England | United Kingdom
Why not register your son/daughter for our popular Summer Training Camp which will take place at Sportsdock between Monday July 27th and Thursday July 30th, 2020.

The Camp will be run by Olympians and former British and Commonwealth Champions, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan, who, between them, have taken a total of 30 Newham Swords fencers from grass roots to GB standard, and produced National Champions at U17, U20, U23 and Senior level (including the reigning National Senior Women’s Foil Champion, Teagan Williams-Stewart), as well as developed fencers who have won gold at Cadet, Junior and Senior Commonwealth Games and medalled at Cadet and Junior European and World Championships.

Why not come along and experience Pierre’s “killer” footwork sessions, spar with our top GB Internationals and experience some of the training methods used by Newham Swords to bring about all their success.

CoachesOlympic Fencers and GB Coaches, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan
DatesMonday 27th to Thursday 30th July 2020
Times10.30AM to 4.30PM each day
VenueSportsDock, University of East London. London E16 2RD
Cost£67 per day.  £241 for 4 days (10% reduction)
AgesMinimum age 7. Cadet, Junior, Senior and Veteran fencers welcome
AbilityAimed at fencers (foilist only) of all levels who have a minimum of  three months fencing experience
ClothingFencers are expected to provide their own fencing equipment
CateringFencers area asked to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the course. Vending machines and a restaurant are available at the venue.
Feb
12
Fri
Eastern Region AGM 2021 @ Online
Feb 12 @ 19:00 – 21:30

On behalf of the BFA Eastern Region, we’d like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting of on the 12th February 2021 at 7pm. Like most meetings currently, this will be a virtual event (details to follow).

The entire committee will be there to give an overview of how each area of the region has done in 2020 and to talk about the future of the region.

If you wish to attend our online AGM please show your interest by using the link below (before 31 Jan 2021) and you will be sent a link and access details nearer the time. Obviously if you would like help at the regions events please do add that to your mail!

Hopefully you are able to attend our Annual General Meeting and look forward to your continued involvement in, and enjoyment of, our sport.

Please contact info@bfaeastern.org of you wish to attend the AGM stating your name and affiliated club and a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to you.

Thank you.

May
9
Sun
Newham Swords Cadet Training Day @ SportsDock
May 9 all-day
CoachesOlympians and Former British and Commonwealth Champions, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan
 Dates9th May 2021
 Times10.30am to 4.30pm
 VenueSportsDock, University of East London. London E16 2RD
 Cost£47 Per Day
 Ages8 17 years MAXIMUM of 35 attendees. On a first come first served basis
 AbilityAimed at fencers (foil only) who have a minimum of  three months fencing experience
 ClothingFencers are expected to provide their own fencing equipment
 CateringFencers are asked to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the course. There is no café or vending machines at the venue for the time being
AIM OF CAMP
  • To improve fencing fitness
  • Develop technique eg footwork and bladework
  • Provide advice on training for competitions
  • Develop use of strategies for sparring
  • Experience some of the methods used by Newham Swords in bringing about their success
Jun
20
Sun
Newham Swords Cadet Training Day @ SportsDock
Jun 20 all-day
CoachesOlympians and Former British and Commonwealth Champions, Pierre Harper and Linda Strachan (TBC)
 Dates20 June 2021
 Times10.30am to 4.30pm (TBC)
 VenueSportsDock, University of East London. London E16 2RD
 Cost£47 Per Day (TBC)
 Ages8 17 years MAXIMUM of 35 attendees. On a first come first served basis (TBC)
 AbilityAimed at fencers (foil only) who have a minimum of  three months fencing experience
 ClothingFencers are expected to provide their own fencing equipment
 CateringFencers are asked to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the course. There is no café or vending machines at the venue for the time being
AIM OF CAMP
  • TBC
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