World Cup Warsaw Success

In July 2018 GB sent fencers to Warsaw for the Senior World Cup, and the Junior World Championships. It was a successful campaign with Dimitri Coutya picking up 2 gold medals in Cat B Epee and Foil, and Piers Gilliver collecting gold in Cat A Epee and bronze in Sabre. The men’s foil team of Piers, Dimitri, Josh Waddell and Ollie Lam-Watson took the silver medal, the first team medal in foil since Adam was a lad.

There were also some good performances by the other fencers. Most notably Shah Rashid was placed 5th in the Cat B Sabre.

In the Junior World Championships Josh Waddell won a silver medal in the mixed nations epee team event.

Dimitri with his two medals and two swords presented to the champions

Piers getting his gold medal.

Team Silver

Shah Rashid on his way to a 5th place

Independent Chairman

Independent Chairman

Location: Nationwide

Organisation: British Disability Fencing

Salary: Voluntary

Closing Date: 1^st April 2021

Independent Chairman

Background

British Disability Fencing is the National Governing Body for the Paralympic sport of Wheelchair Fencing in the United Kingdom, and is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The organisation is responsible for the strategic leadership and development of wheelchair fencing in the UK, the development of grassroots structures in fencing clubs for fencers of all disabilities and the management and selection of the national squad.

Although a very small organisation, British wheelchair fencers currently hold the number 1 rank in the world in two different categories, two World Champions and has a World Class Programme funded by UK Sport and managed by EIS.

Job Description

British Disability Fencing (BDF) is currently inviting applications for an independent chairman on its Board. The directors share the responsibility for overseeing the management and development of the organisation and implementation of its strategic objectives whilst observing the wishes of its members.

The organisation is a small NGB seeking a merger with its bigger neighbour, British Fencing. Applications are welcome from individuals with the skills to lead this merger and move the organisation forward.

As part of our commitment to a diverse and skilled board we are seeking individuals who can bring a dynamic energy and enthusiasm to the role, and demonstrate expertise and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Working with elite sports and/or athletes
Business finance and strategy
Commercial and/or partnership development
Organisational governance
Working on or with committees

Whilst no remuneration is currently available for the role of chairman, all reasonable expenses will be paid when funds allow.

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and a CV to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 1^st April 2021. Interviews will be held on 12th April 2021.

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