Governance
Coaches
We have a team of excellent, dedicated, experienced coaches, specialising in all three disciplines of foil, epee and sabre. Our committee members, coaches and helpers are voluntary, they give their time and pass on their experience for the enjoyment of getting others involved in our fantastic sport.
Our coaches are fully qualified, registered with the British Fencing Association (BFA). All have current DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding certificates. All coaches are experienced fencers and some are Veteran European, Commonwealth and World Champions!
Tam - 3 Weapon Coach
Malcolm Cawton - 3 Weapon Coach
Richard Collins - 3 Weapon Coach
David Beck - Foil & Epee Coach
Aimee Parsons - Foil Coach
Chris Perko - Epee & Sabre Coach
Committee
Malcolm Cawton - President
Fiona Harding - Chairman
David Beck -Club Secretary
Joe Baumber - Treasurer
Fiona Harding - Membership Secretary
Ryan Grainger - Captain
Rob Cooling - Welfare Officer
Malc Cawton - Armourer
Rob Cooling - Social Media Officer
Fiona Hartley - Social Secretary
Michael Campeanu - Junior Rep
Club Volunteers
Nickola Beck - Webmaster & Merchandise
Governance
Chilwell Blades is a well managed, well lead club, we try to ensure a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for the enjoyment and comfort of all our members and visitors. We require all members and visitors to abide by our Code Of Conduct, Code of Conduct for Parents & Carers and Constitution, please read thoroughly.
CBFC Codes of Conduct For Members / Parents & Carers
Welfare & Safeguarding
Chilwell Blades adopt the British Fencing Associations’ safeguarding policies, all policies are available to view here.
Rob Cooling - Welfare Officer Contact
Insurance & Liability
In addition to club membership it is a mandatory requirement that you obtain British Fencing Membership in case of accident for insurance purposes.
All these policies were last reviewed at our AGM July 2022.