General

Special congratulations to Kyle Tsigakis (Norway) and Howard Wheeler both of whom achieved a 100% score on their Level 2 BAF theory exams on the Denstone Course!

The next coach education course will be held at Denstone College, 24 – 29th October 2011.

The Academy extends its congratulations to Professor Sue Benney on the outstanding achievement of her pupil Philip Marsh in winning the Junior World Title in Men’s Epee (Jordan 2011).   

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…

Vetting & Barring Scheme and Criminal Records Regime Review – Recommendations Announced.The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has unveiled a new scaled back employment vetting scheme and fundamental reform of criminal records checks.Announcing the findings of the parallel reviews of the Vetting & Barring Scheme and the criminal records regime on Friday 11 February Mr…

The BAF is planning an International Coaching and Performance weekend on May 21st and 22nd at the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre in Stoke on Trent. Maestro Roberto Piranio (CV below) will be coming over from Italy to run the course with Prof. Philip Bruce.  It is possible that we will also have other European and…

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 2011 AGM was well attended this year, with weather conditions being kinder than last year!The following awards were made at the AGM dinner: Prof. P. Cormack – Award of Merit (Team Captain 2010 Fencing Masters World Championship)A. Urquart – DiplomaI. Combes  – DiplomaA. Wilkinson – Honourary Diploma for outstanding services to stage and screen…

Sportscoach UK have announced Iain Aberdeen as one of the three finalists for this years Performance Development Coach of the Year. The award recognises coaches that have excelled and shown outstanding commitment to sport whilst providing innovative coaching practice and high quality player centered coaching of young performers. The winner of the award will be…

Heather Jarrold has passed on the news of the death of Bill Vinyard.  He died suddenly but peacefully on the 23rd October, aged 86. After Bill began fencing in his forties, he approached the sport with complete dedication. He ran Ipswich Fencing Clubs for decades and never missed a night. He leaves a legacy of fencers…