Course Instruction is Neil Hick

The Course would start at 10.00am each day, finishing at 4.00pm, with an hour for lunch.

Attendance at all sessions is highly recommended for those wishing to complete their coaching qualification.

Cost = $260.00, you must also have 2024 Club/School Membership

Registration Links –

2024 Fencing Victoria Club/School Membership = $43.00 – https://account.fencing.assemblesports.io/finder?id=246

2024 Level 1 Intensive Coaching Course = $260 – https://account.fencing.assemblesports.io/finder?id=250

* If you are doing the Course on behalf of your Club, as part of the Star Club Program, your Club must notify me at operations@fencingvictoria.org

Who might be interested?
This course is for:

• Fencers who wish to teach/coach at their club, or school, can obtain their Level 1 Coaching qualification. You will learn how to teach/coach individuals and groups, basic to intermediate skills in fencing.
• Fencers (with 2 or more years of experience) who wish to consolidate fencing skills and expand your knowledge of fencing.
• Coaches wishing to update their skills and gain valuable practice and feedback.

Course Requirements and Pre-requisites

The course requirements are as follows:

• You will need to complete a Level 1 Coaching Principles course. This is a free, online course provided by Sports Australia. It contains four modules, including assessment, and takes around four hours to complete. It must be completed every four years. To do the course, first register here: Sport Australia Community Coaching Essential Skills Course
• Participants must be affiliated members of Fencing Victoria or their State Body – If Interstate, please contact operations@fencingvictoria.org to get payment details.
• Participants will need to have fenced for a minimum of two years

Course details
To obtain a Level 1 Accreditation Certificate in the weapon of your choice you will need to complete supervised hours and be assessed as competent in all coaching skills.

You will also need –

• To be Affiliated with your State Fencing Association for 2024
• Have a Certified to Working With Children Check if 18 years of age, or over.
• Current First Aid Certification – HLTAID003
• Be Certified in Community Coaching General Principles – Sport Australia Community Coaching Essential Skills Course
• Complete the minimum number of coaching hours
• Report coach Continual Learning Activities

Further Information
If you are Interested in committing to this course, please reply to operations@fencingvictoria.org