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British Fencing Achievement Awards

Grosvenor Fencing Club have adopted the BFA Achievement Awards Scheme as the coaching model for our beginner – intermediate level fencers.

Basically there are 9 levels of accreditation for each fencer to attain, starting with level 1 the most basic, to level 9 which is very advanced. The coaching towards these levels will be the responsibility of our current 2 coaches, who are aware of the necessary standard required for the successful completion of each level.

The assessment of each fencer who wishes to take part will occur on a set date, which will be displayed on our website and our 2 Grosvenor Coaches will carry out each assessment and award a pass where appropriate. We have targeted a general progression for each fencer of 2 levels per year from beginner up. However our more advanced intermediate fencers 2nd year and above should be able to progress to level 3 – 4 in their first year.

The benefits of the scheme are:

Challenging Award Scheme
Sustains interest
Monitors progress
9 Awards for each weapon
Woven tracksuit badge and certificate for each award
Illustrated, colour-coded posters

It also ensures that each fencing skill as determined by the BFA will be taught to our junior fencers.

It is necessary for students to have learned the relevant skills for each level with one of our coaches before they sit their assessment. Our coaches will be taking time to teach the required skills to all who apply in the weeks before the assessment night. It will also be a requirement to have a good knowledge of the related notes in the describe section of each level. Notes for each level are below.

There will be a minimal charge of £5.00 for each assessment and the successful fencer will be awarded a Certificate and woven tracksuit badge.

BFA Achievement Awards are recognised by other organisations and can be included in Duke of Edinburgh Awards, requirements for the Stunt Register, Scouts and Guides Associations awards etc. Fencers can check what is required for their assessment by checking out the Achievement Awards poster displayed each evening on the Club Fencing Store Door.

We would ask that anyone interested in participating in an assessment should return the Application ASAP with Payment, so we can ensure we have sufficient awards to distribute.

We have also launched a new range of Club Hoodies and Polo Shirts (details on Website) The Hoodies would be ideal for the display of the award badges when fencers are attending competition or for general use. A number of our fencers have already taken up this offer. The prices for hoodies and polo shirts are what it costs the club.

BFA Achievement Awards List

Level 2

Jeffrey Johnston

Samuel Gourley

Jake Wylie

Tasha Montgomery

Jonathan Little

Lynsey Montgomery

Jason Crozier

Stewart McClune

Ellis Hanna

Martin Taylor

Paul Pruzina

Alistair Scott

Michael Reid

Gareth Reid

Ryan Simpson

Level 1

Lydia Roets

Erin Whitla

Katie Taylor

Laurie Gregory

Rose Gilmore

Stephen Brown

William Rutherford

William Girvan

Ronan Winters

David Eve

Todd Ruddock

Cameron Hamilton

Neill McLaughlin

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