BAF Exam Results

The British Academy of Fencing is saddened to hear of the passing of Jean MacLardy. Jean began fencing at a housewives group in 1971. From this beginner’s introductory class she went on to pass her SAFU and BAF coaching exams. She coached many youngsters in her time starting some international fencers on their paths to…

Coach wanted for West Dorset Fencing Club.  More info here

Prof. Philip Bruce will be running a competitive coaching course for Four of Clubs Fencing on the 15th and 16th June 2013.  More information here.

The following Committe Appointments were made at th 2011 AGM. Vice President – Prof. Peter CormackVice President – Prof.Louisa MillerMembers’ Representative – Stuart CloughProf. Philip Bruce was re-elected  as President 

The Academy is delighted to welcome two new masters – Prof. Scott McMenemy and Prof. Andrew Norris, both of whom passed their final Diploma exam on the Denstone Examination day on October 31st. They are pictured below with two students from King’s Leadership Academy which kindly donated the use of its school hall during September…

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…