Volunteers

Scottish Fencing depends on the hard work and committment of volunteers for much of its work. Scottish Fencing and clubs cannot operate without an army of people giving their time and helping out! Our competitions and clubs all run with the help of volunteers.

There are lots of ways to get involved - helping to run competitions, maintaining websites, posting on social media, being a Team Manager or coach for squad events, being a director of Scottish Fencing or sitting on a club committee.

Time commitment could be once a year at one competition or annual event or year long such as posting social media. 

In return, you can gain valuable volunteering experience, learn new skills and meet a wide range of new people. 

Contact Scottish Fencing to find out more on admin@scottish-fencing.com .

 

Latest news on volunteering below...

 

  • 2018 Vacancies for Elected Directors
    12 Nov 2018

    Scottish Fencing’s Board comprises seven elected and two independent directors.  The Board appointed Morven Shaw in October to fill a casual vacancy arising from a resignation and two other vacancies arise in February when Billy Steele’s and Sheila Anderson’s terms of...

  • 2018 Scottish Open Referee Briefing
    12 Oct 2018

    At the 2018 Scottish Open on Sunday 21 October, Chris Lennon will run a brief referee seminar. This is for all those refereeing at the Open but anyone interested in becoming a foil referee is also very welcome to attend. If you are interested in hearing more about foil refereeing then report to...

  • 2019 Challenge Wratislavia Volunteer Opportunity - Fundraiser
    25 Sep 2018

    Vacancy CW 2019 Fundraiser – Voluntary, hours as required

    Closing date:          noon 8 October 2018

    Term:                    present...

  • 2019 Challenge Wratislavia Volunteer Opportunity - Squad Manager
    25 Sep 2018

    Vacancy - Squad Manager CW and U15/U13 Squad 2019 – Voluntary

    Closing date:  noon 8 October 2018

    Term:  Present – April 2019

  • 2018 “Next Steps” for coach education in Scotland
    26 Mar 2018

    SCOTTISH FENCING COACH SEMINAR

    24th - 25th March 2018

    Salle Ossian Fencing Club

    Unit 4, Riverview Business Park, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8DF

     

    NEXT STEPS for the syllabus, coaching skills, CPD.

    Coaches intending to...

  • In Safe Hands 1 and 2 - essential training for Club Welfare Officers
    18 Oct 2017

    Wallace Fencing are running the "In Safe Hands" 1 and 2 Child Protection course at Linlithgow Academy on Saturday 21 October 10am - 1pm and Tuesday 24 October 5.30-9.30pm. Further details here:

    ...

  • Referee Mentor Scheme
    31 May 2017

    Refereeing in fencing, particularly for foil and sabre, is a skill which comes from a lot of practice and building on experience. Referees can improve their skills from constructive feedback of their performance and from observing current practice.

    The ideal way to improve refereeing...

  • PVG and Disclosure Checks
    5 May 2017

    In light of the recent report into historical abuse in Scottish football, sportScotland has updated their advice on good governance in respect of PVG checks.

    As a result Scottish Fencing would ask all members who are coaching or volunteering at their clubs to PVG through Scottish Fencing,...

  • Referee Development - training
    10 Mar 2017

    Scottish Fencing is keen to move from the current referee education system which is based on qualifications and levels and which tests how well referees know the rules. Ideally a future system would gauge someone’s competency to referee in an event or competition based on the experience...

  • Coach Education Manager – thanks to Paul Neil-MacLachlan for his long service
    8 Nov 2016

    After service to Scottish Fencing of more years than even he can remember (but at least 16), Paul Neil-MacLachlan has decided it’s time to retire from his position as Scottish Fencing’s Coach Education Manager. Paul played a key role in developing and delivering coach education in...