Wellington Swords Fencing Club

NEW COURSE STARTING 12TH MAY 2011

Beginners

Here at Wellington Swords our aim is to encourage as many people as possible into the sport of fencing. Some will fence for enjoyment; some will want to reach their maximum potential. Some of our fencers are in the Great Britain cadet, junior, senior and veterans teams.  We are affiliated to British Fencing, fencing's governing body.

We concentrate on foil and epee. It is usual to learn foil first.

Because of the concentration required and the weight of the swords, you must be 8 years or older.

Beginner’s fencing courses are run three times a year - September, January and April. The junior beginner’s course is on Thursdays from 6 - 7 pm.  The adult beginners group, on Monday, runs alongside the club session.Fees include tuition and initial use of fencing equipment. Sports trousers with closed zips, T-shirt and clean non-marking trainers/squash shoes are all that is needed to start fencing.  Please request or download a registration form.

The club also runs taster fencing sessions for interested groups and schools.If you are interested in this option we are always happy to come to some sort of arrangement dependant on numbers .Please again use the contact information to get in touch.

FAQs

Is Fencing for me?

• Fencing tends to appeal to those who enjoy activity but may not be keen on team or ball sports. You do not need to be powerful, just quick thinking!
• If you are an individual who is perhaps not keen on team or ball sports but enjoys sport, challenges and  social contact then fencing is for you.
• You are never too old to learn to fence provided you are reasonably fit.
• To find out more read the British Fencing guide at http://www.britishfencing.com/British_Fencing

How do I learn to fence?

You will join a beginner’s fencing course so that you can learn the basic skills of fencing in a non-challenging environment. You will learn about fencing skills, rules and etiquette, and become fitter.  By the end of the course you should have achieved the basic skills of foil fencing (BFA level 1).  You can then enjoy club fencing.

For practical reasons, we have separated the youngsters from the taller, stronger older folk.

8 - 14  Thursdays   6 – 7 pm 

Over 13’s  Monday  7.30  – 9 pm 

What should I bring?

• T-shirt – you will get warm!
• Sports trousers which are not too long
• Clean trainers.
• A drink in a leak proof bottle.
• A towel
• A friend. It is always more fun learning with a friend.
• All other equipment is provided

How much will it cost?

U14 £40 for 9  x  6.00pm sessions THURSDAYS  

Adults £70 for 9  x  7.30pm sessions MONDAYS 

This includes a years’ Social Membership of the British Fencing Association and provides insurance.

 When are the next courses? 

Thursdays :   12th May  2011  for 9 weeks,

Thursdays :  16 September   2011   for 9 weeks (to be confirmed)

If this sounds like a sport for you, register for a beginners course by either downloading or requesting a Fencing Beginners Course Registration form from the Wellington Swords Fencing club secretary.

 

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