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:Dave Jerry
Star Awards Administrator: Jackie Redikin
Treasurer: Andrew Vincent
Members Representative: Liam Harrington

What’s New

	Easter Residential Coaching Course 2008 - Results	27th Apl 08
	Membership Announcement - Details of membership applications	27th Apl 08
	Summer Coaching Course 2008 - Application form	27th Apl 08
	Academy eNews - February 2008 edition - Download version	27th Apl 08
	Coach Wanted - Details of coaching vacancies	18th Jan 08
	BAF AGM 2008 - Report from the AGM	18th Jan 08
	Committee Details 2008 - Details of the newly elected committee for 2008	18th Jan 08
	Members Representative - Nov report	18th Jan 08
	Summer Coaching Course 2007 - Results from the Course	24th Aug 07
	Presidential News - News from the President - Nov 2007	30th Dec 07
	Great British Triumph - British Senior A Grade Win!	14th May 07
	Academy News - May 2007 edition - Download version	14th May 07
	Easter Coaching Course 2007 - results from the course	14th May 07
	New BAF Fleece	14th May 07
	Examination Procedure - updated information	10th Jan 07
	Third Residential Coaching Course - Third course under consideration	7th Dec 06
	BAF Coaching Scheme Review	12th Sept 06
	Proficiency Awards - Details of the Bronze, Silver, Gold Scheme	30th Aug 06
	Documentation for sale	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
	Safety Guidelines	16th Jan 06