The Pathways Squad is a training programme for under 16s (fencers born 2010–2015) who want to take their next steps in the world of fencing.
You might be training at your club once a week and want to do more; or maybe you’re a competitive fencer looking to enhance your training and improve your performance. Our experienced coaches will meet each fencer at their own level, and help them move along their own personal pathway.
Over six training sessions, fencers will explore areas including maximising club training; preparing for events; drawing inspiration from the world’s best fencers; fencing under pressure; reflecting on performance; and strength and conditioning for fencing.
By working together, fencers will have the opportunity to make friends with other young people and connect with different coaches: creating strong bonds that will support them as they progress through the sport.
Sign up now: Pathways Sign-up Form.
Training dates (all Sundays, 10am–3:30pm):
5 October
9 November
14 December
11 January
22 February
15 March
Contingency date (in case of session cancellation): 29 March
Venue
Forth Valley Fencing Club
Unit 7, 9 Munro Rd, Stirling FK7 7QX
Age groups
U16 born in 2010 or 2011
U14 born in 2012 or 2013
U12 born in 2014 or 2015
Coaches
Foil: Stan Stoodley
Epee: Rob Blackburne
Sabre: Naomi Farmer
We’ll also be calling in experts from fields such as Strength and Conditioning and Sports Psychology – we’ll share more about them in the coming weeks.
If numbers are high we may also invite in other coaches to support with the sessions.
Cost
£170 for 6 sessions, payable either as a lump sum or in 6 monthly instalments of £28.33.
If you are keen to attend but the cost is too high, Scottish Fencing is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of subsidised spaces.
Please email Alan Martin to discuss in confidence: alan.martin@scottish-fencing.com
Sign up to Pathways
Sign up now: Pathways Sign-up Form.
Any questions?
Email Alan if you have any questions about the Pathways programme: alan.martin@scottish-fencing.com
