Dates: Aug. 6-7 (on-line), Aug. 13, 14, 20 & 21 (in person)

Who is it for? For coaches who work with competitive fencers in the Train-To-Compete LTD stage and who want to provide them with meaningful feedback to address performance gaps that limit competitive success. This pilot workshop will address a wide range of factors that influence performance in competition including psychological and social/emotional factors in addition to technical-tactical skills and physical capacities. Certification in this pathway is required to coach at Canada Games.

Learning Facilitators:

Alex Martin, coach with National Women’s Foil Team

Elya Perritt, coach with Epic Fencing Club, Calgary

Olivier Tyteca, coach with Club Masque de Fer, Gatineau

*A sabre LF will be recruited depending on registration

Pre-requisites: Coach candidates must be 18 yrs. or older, hold a valid CFF membership and be registered with the CAC Locker (provide NCCP #). Candidates are expected to have experience coaching competitive fencers at the “Train-to-compete” stage.

Workshop Fee: $500.00

Pre-registration is required: Candidates must confirm participation by e-mail to coaching@fencing.ca  No later than July 22, 2022.

Register at https://2mev.com/#!/events/competition-development-coaching-workshop

Maximum # of candidates: 12

IMPORTANT: Official registration information & program details will only be sent to confirmed candidates.

For further information, contact Alex Martin at alexcmartin1@gmail.com