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Term One Come and Try Fencing - Saturday Club - Ages 12 to 15
Sat 06 Feb 2027 11:40 - 12:50

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Registration for this event closes at Fri 05 Feb 2027 09:00.

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.

 

 


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