Academy News August 2021 Issue 109

The following results were achieved at the BAF Exams held at Denstone on Oct 30th 2010: RESULTS

Message from Prof. Angela Goohall:“It is with great sadness that I have to tell the fencing community that Istvan Lukovich passed away on Saturday 27th February….”The above from the Fencing Forum may be of interest to some of the older members who were around when Istvan was one of the foreign coaches invited some years…

The course on mental healthhas been specifically designed for sports coaches. It is two hours long and free to attend.  Attendees don’t need any previous knowledge of mental health. The course includes: ·       What is mental health? Different diagnoses and their symptoms, with examples from sport ·       Physical impacts of mental health problems ·       Mental…

I have received news that Dave has broken his leg whilst holidaying in Austria.  I understand that he will be out of action for up to 12 weeks, probably returning to coaching early to mid May.  He is therefore likely to be limited to administrative duties.  In the circumstances, it is likely that emails and…

Contrary to some online speculation, it is NOT compulsory to attend a residential course in order to take a BAF exam at any level (though it is highly recommended). It is even possible to schedule a BAF exam at your own convenience and at your own location though of course you would have to cover…

I have finally managed to make the site index work!  Sorry it has taken so long, but hopefully members with find it a useful way of tracking down information.