This is the official web site of the British Academy of Fencing.

The British Academy of Fencing (BAF) is the acknowledged coaching organisation for the sport of fencing in the United Kingdom. The Academy has its roots steeped in history. Where, well established and recognised skills are practised alongside an understanding of the needs of modern fencing coaches with today's competitive fencers.

The Academy is affiliated to:
               1. Académie d'Armes Internationale (AAI).
               2. Sports Coach UK - The National Coaching Foundation.

This web site covers all the general running of the Academy i.e. Levels of Membership, Qualifications, Structure of the Academy, Academy Promotions, Coaching Awards, Proficiency Awards and Courses throughout the United Kingdom. Giving all the standards and syllabus required to attain each level of coaching award.

B.A.F. Contact Information

General Membership Information: Wendy Hubble
Course Officer: Tom Etchells
Star Awards Administrator: Jackie Redikin
Treasurer: Andrew Vincent
Members Representative: Dave Jerry

What’s New

	Exam Day - Details of exam day to be held on 8th October 2006	12th Sept 06
	Competitive Fencing Training Days - Details of three courses	12th Sept 06
	Presidential News - News from the President - August 2006	12th Sept 06
	BAF AGM 2007 - Details of the 2007 AGM	12th Sept 06
	BAF Coaching Scheme Review	12th Sept 06
	Proficiency Awards - details of the Bronze, Silver, Gold Scheme	30th Aug 06
	Easter Coaching Course 2007 - Dates of the course	30th Aug 06
	Summer Coaching Course 2006 - Results	30th Aug 06
	Coach Wanted - Details of coaching vacancies	30th Aug 06
	Fencing Masters World Championships 2006 - Results	30th Aug 06
	Membership Announcement - Details of membership applications	30th Aug 06
	Documentation for sale	11th Jul 06
	Coaching Courses - details updated	11th Jul 06
	BFA Coaching Awards Equivalency Table	29th Apl 06
	Training Partner wanted	24th Apl 06
	Easter Coaching Course 2006 - Report of the course	24th Apl 06
	BAF/ BFA Joint Statement - Latest news of BAF/BFA discussions	20th Mar 06
	Academy News - new editor	13th Feb 06
	Safety Guidelines	16th Jan 06
	The Brian Pitman Award	16th Jan 06
	The Allstar Award	16th Jan 06
	Committee Details 2006 - Details of the newly elected committee for 2006	16th Jan 06
	Presidential News - News from the President - January 2006	16th Jan 06
	New Book by Dr Z Czajkowski - publication details	8th Sept 05
	List of Documentation - details of publications available	4th Sept 05
	Examination Documentation - Important Information - New questions available	4th Sept 05