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PLEASE NOTE: This session is for ages 12 to 15.
We have a Come and Try session for ages 15 and over from 10 am until 11:30 am.
Parents and carers are welcome to join this session with their young person/people, if they want to participate in a session together. :)
Come along to our ages 12 to 15 Come and Try session for our Saturday club, and have a stab at fencing!
Fencing is a fun and challenging sport that is adaptable for all ages, fitness levels, and mobility needs. You do not need to be fit or flexible - fencing is as much about strategy as it is about the physical actions, and can be paced to suit the individuals.
PLEASE NOTE: The $20 fee is a deposit, and individuals who attend the session will receive a full refund.
A high percentage of the fencing community is neurodivergent, so this is very much a space where members are free and encouraged to bring their true selves.
We are dedicated to providing a safe space for Trans and Gender Diverse individuals where they can learn new skills, make friends, and participate in a fun sport without fear of discrimination and harassment.
The plan:
- Group introductions
- About the swords - target area and scoring
- Group warm-up (a gentle warm-up that can be adjusted to suit everyone) for injury prevention
- Fencing footwork basics
- Safety gear on
- How to aim and hit your target
- Introduction to blade skills
- Bouting (fencing with your classmates)
- Wrap-up
You bring:
- Drink bottle (we have cups if you forget)
- Trousers with some stretch
- Comfy sneakers
We provide:
- Safety equipment
- Fencing swords
- Friendly, enthusiastic, accredited coaches who love introducing newcomers to fencing
If you enjoy the session, you can register as a club member for the term, and we will introduce you to the foundations of fencing with the Epee.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are considering joining the Saturday club as a member in 2027, Saturday club sessions run from 10 am - 1 pm, with some fencers attending the full session, and others opting to finish up around midday.
The club is for ages 12 and over, and we have a broad range of ages from 12 through to fencers in their fifties.

