This years Pathways Squad is going to begin in November and will have a specific focus of preparing fencers for a qualifying event for the British Youth Championships (BYC) and for those that qualify/choose to attend it will also assist with preparation for the BYC as well.
The dates for this years programme are:
17 November
26 January
23 February
16 March
13 April
The programme is open to any fencers U16 that are keen to develop in a supportive environment.
U16 born in 2009 or 2010
U14 born in 2011 or 2012
U12 born in 2013 or 2014
Venues are likely to be in Stirling or Perth.
The sessions will focus on scenario based games and situations specific to the level of the fencers. There will also be support from services like sport psychology, nutrition, strength and conditioning integrated into the days.
Coach support will be available at the qualifying event, full details of this will be available soon but we expect it to take place before the end of March.
If the costs to attend are prohibitive to anyone and they would benefit from a subsidised place on pathways squad please contact alan.martin@scottish-fencing.com
