{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFencing\u2019s becoming a more popular activity within Scouts. We\u2019ve been working alongside British Fencing to make sure that our members can enjoy this activity and get the most out of it, while still being safe.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why have you introduced a fencing rule in POR?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Core Coach training course is offered to members of Scouts at the heavily discounted price of \u00A335 per person (normally \u00A3280pp) for up to 12 people per course. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs part of the course you can get a kit bag for \u00A3640 (normally \u00A3947).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, please visit \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishfencing.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British fencing website\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBritish Fencing\u2019s website\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Fencing seems like an expensive activity. Is there any help with equipment or training costs?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECore Coach entitles the holder to instruct up to 12 youngsters with plastic or metal kit, within the parameters of the Core Coach qualification\u003C/span\u003E, which are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EManaging a group session for beginners\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDelivering pre-prepared sessions using basic coach process skills\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECorrect basic fencing techniques\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnderstanding the social environment of the sessions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt does not entitle you to deliver individual lessons or anything beyond the content of the Core Coach course.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What does the qualification entitle me to do (and what does it NOT entitle me to do)?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhile there\u2019s no specific qualification for foam fencing, a lot of the basic techniques for plastic and also metal sword fencing can be taught with a foam sword. We would recommend that if you\u2019re planning on delivering anything beyond taster sessions, you complete your one-day Core Coach qualification to make sure you\u2019re safe, competent and confident in delivering fencing.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do I need a British Fencing qualification if I want to run foam fencing?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs long as you deliver within the parameters of the training provided, once you\u2019ve passed the course, you\u2019re covered under the normal Scout insurance for \u0027Scout led\u0027 activities. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYour details are held on a separate British Fencing register, which insures you to run sessions for groups, such as Girlguiding and other organisations that may require sessions running for them.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAny \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/externally-led-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Externally Led Activities\u0022\u003Eexternally-led\u003C/a\u003E activity instruction is covered by the British Fencing National Governing Body certification, provided the coach is fully qualified.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Am I insured to run the activity?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe course has been designed to develop young people\u2019s (aged 14\u002B) leadership skills, using fencing as a focus to help them to achieve this. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe course structure is modular, with a flexible delivery model to adjust to the needs of those young leaders involved.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey should undertake an activity after the course to use the skills and qualities developed. By the end of the course the young people (such as Explorers) should:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBe aware of their leadership skills and abilities\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBe able to continue developing their leadership skills using fencing based activities\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBe able to raise the profile of fencing within a young leadership role at their organisation\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBe able to inspire others to become actively involved with fencing\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, please visit \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishfencing.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British fencing website\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBritish Fencing\u2019s website\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What is the \u2018Leadership in Fencing Course\u2019?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBritish Fencing have mapped the Go Fence Bronze Badge to help count towards Scouts badges, as well as achieving the British Fencing Go Fence Bronze Award.\u00A0Scout badges it could count towards include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBeavers:\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003EHealth and Fitness Activity Badge, Sports Activity Badge\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECubs: \u003C/strong\u003ESports Enthusiast Activity Badge\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0Physical Recreation Activity Badge, Master at Arms Activity Badge\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExplorers:\u003C/strong\u003E Physical Recreation Activity Badge\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Does fencing count towards any badges?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYes, you would need to enrol onto an Introduction to Fencing course, which looks at the individual\u2019s ability to coach the sport in more depth. This course covers technique and technical elements of the sport in more detail. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishfencing.com/upcoming-courses/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British Fencing upcoming courses\u0022\u003EFind out more about the courses\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"I\u0027ve got a qualification to run fencing using the plastic kit, can I take things further?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKitbags cost a heavily discounted rate of \u00A3640. If you wish to purchase a kitbag for your Scout group, please complete this \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2dfda3462b7c4e58b1e4f64742fd77d3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British Fencing online kitbag request form\u0022\u003Eonline request form.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPlease be aware that kitbags can take up to 8 weeks to arrive.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"I would like to purchase some plastic fencing kit how do I do this?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBritish Fencing are currently looking at ways to better connect Scout groups to local fencing clubs. If you\u2019d like to find out who your local club is, please email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:membershipenquiries@britishfencing.com\u0022\u003Emembershipenquiries@britishfencing.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019s also a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishfencing.com/club-finder/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British fencing club finder\u0022\u003Eclub finder\u003C/a\u003E (please note, not all clubs are listed).\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How do I get in touch with a local fencing club?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBritish Fencing has an online coach search. 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