Coaches

Information for fencers and parents/guardians

Fencing coaches operate from clubs and schools and have a wide variety of skills, experience, and approaches to coaching. Many coaches are nationally accredited. View the list of nationally accredited coaches

All coaches, whether accredited or not, must have a verified Working With Children Check (WWCC). Parents and guardians of fencers aged under 18 can verify the WWCC of their child's coach, information is here.

Becoming a coach

NSW Fencing supports coaches to gain a Level 1 coaching qualification. A course is usually run each year and comprises training and assessment. To engage in the course you will need to be a member of NSW Fencing, and to have completed the Sport Integrity Australia's Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course. This course is free and completed online and will help coaches gain skills so they can play their part in safeguarding children in their capacity as coaches.

Successful completion of the Level 1 course is one component of becoming a nationally accredited coach. If you’d like to gain your accreditation you’ll need to complete additional steps – info on the process is on the AFF website.

Check the events page for details of upcoming Level 1 coaching courses.

Insurance for coaches

If you're a nationally accredited coach who relies on the AFF insurance policy, you must ensure that your name appears on the list of accredited coaches. NB that unless all your documents are complete and current in the AFF portal, and you are a current NSW Fencing member, your name will not appear on the accredited list and you will not be covered by the insurance policy. 

If you're not an accredited coach, please ensure that you are adequately insured.