Educational Activities of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) “FIE Budapest Coaching Academy”
Educational Activities of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) “FIE Budapest Coaching Academy”

Summary/Abstract: The International Fencing Federation (FIE – La Fédération internationale d’escrime) became a central, umbrella organisation in fencing after being established in 1913. Currently it is represented by 153 national fencing federations worldwide. Through developmental projects in various areas the FIE actively promotes fencing to strengthen its position as a global sport. For example, it pro-vides material help to smaller federations, supports veteran fencers, international fencing training camps, fosters anti-doping campaigns, promotes the principles of Fair Play. FIE activities also reflect gender issues. To be specific, the federation held FIE International Women’s Referee Training Session and also All Women Coaching Course in Foil (Asia & Oceania). Namely the latter project of coach education in fencing is one of the key points in the strategy of development over the last years. The FIE had organised a number of official international coaching camps (academies), however, it failed to realise its vision of a permanent coaching school

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