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I think the coach actually hits the student at the 8.30mins incident. You can see his hand go to his left eyebrow.
Sorry if someone has spotted this already.

I think refereeing has the prominece it does beacuse fencing lacks the simplicity and straighforwardness (awful word) of a sport like tennis. A space a net two rackets and a ball off you go. We need...

I thought this exact point. My concern to get the funding is first you have to find a Hoy or Redgrave. What happens if they are an Epeeist or a Sabreur?

I am apalled. Discrimination is pernicious, in any respect.

This is such a bad idea. We are fencers! All for one and one...... oh dear.

I gained my level 1 coaching qualification in 2007. It was equvalent to the Level 2 that we have now.
Due to a realignment of qualification criteria, to keep in line with other sports the Level 2...

Is there such a thing as age appropriate refereeing? Can a referee choose discretion when presiding over U11's?
What should the ref have done for the offences you describe in your opinion?

I am...

Welcome to the Forum, debate here can be lively and not always well expressed.

I have had an enquiry about visually impaired fencing.

I think I may have read something about this on the forum, does anyone have any idea.
The originally enquirer could find nothing other than...

I can't help but feel that someone has kicked a kitten.

Why? re your third point, and to quantify your second.

I was speaking to an experienced coach regarding the Olympics and what he saw.
Countries like Korea sent their coaches to the best fencing...

Hello Sarah

The first thing to consider is are there coaches at the fencing clubs near you that you have contacted.
Speak to them and explain your current health issues. At my club we have a...

Pigeons do not do well agains St James' Park pelicans either.

Male coach giving lesson to female epéeist....

Coach "Ok, today we are going to practice hits to the knee."
Student "Ok."

At first attempt, a loud resonating clonk echoes around the salle.
...

Congratulations to Gabi, gold in three weapons!

How about that!

He is bringing out a new breakfast cereal laced with anabolic steroids...
it's called "Cheatabix."

I know but I am in a silly mood.

Perhaps I am being unrealistic.

I find questioning of candidates about possible conflicts of interest saddening and
disappointing.

I am certain that all the candidates have integrity. I voted...

Seconded!

http://paralympics.channel4.com/video/key-moments/index.html#318

I got sent this link, it is quite watchable.

...and Veteran Internationals.

www.paralympic.org

seems to have scheduled coverage and results from tomorrow until Saturday

There are many ways that you can start to learn to sail, anyone can have a go if they want to. It may be expensive at a higher level, but like anything there are cheaper ways into the sport. Sailing...

I was lucky enough to be there last night. Seemed to be a lot of non fencers around me and judging by their comments they enjoyed the whole spectacle. Great atmosphere and a very tight but sporting...

Seems like an ideal place for Larry, the Downing Street cat, to take his ease.....

Got one too! Thank you Pavski and BF.

Perfect! Thank you very much.