Frequently Asked Questions

We are primarily a foil club, although we're introducing more epee in 2010. Although it's possible to book individual sabre lessons, we don't fence sabre at the club.

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Fees are payable to the club on a monthly basis by standing order (due on the 3rd of the month).

 

For adults, there are 3 types:

£45 – Regular club membership

£60 - Regular club membership, plus 2 indiviudal lessons per month

£65 – Regular club membership, plus 1 indiviudal lessons per week

For children, there is 1 type:

£38 - Regular club membership

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Guests fees are £10 per session, payable in cash on the door. These are designed for experienced fencers who are visitors to the club.

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You just need to complete some basic paperwork, and set up a monthly standing order.

Membership of the club entitles you to attend the regular club sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and to attend the intermediate classes if you wish.

All fencers are entitled to take part in ‘free fencing’ (i.e. electric fencing on the pistes) throughout the sessions. [x]

Within 2-3 months of fencing at the club (or sooner, if you are keen and able to do so), you will need to buy your own fencing kit. Please ask for advice from us (or regular club fencers) before buying your kit. You can expect to pay around £300.

You will need:

• Under jacket (800 Newton minimum)
• Body wire
• Foil
• Lamé
• Breeches (350 Newton minimum)
• Glove
• Mask
• Jacket (350 Newton minimum)
• Long white fencing socks
• Breast plate (for women especially)

You may also wish to buy some fencing shoes (although normal trainers are fine), and perhaps a fencing bag to carry your stuff! [x]

Well-known fencing suppliers include:

Leon Paul - www.leonpaul.com

2020 Alpha - www.2020alpha.co.uk

Allstar-Uhlmann - www.allstar-fencing.co.uk

Duellist - www.duellist.com

BladesBrand - www.bladesbrand.com

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Yes. His name is Mark Hamilton, and his details are listed below.

If you have any problems with your equipment, he charges a small amount for repairs. Details of his rates are displayed on the club notice board, and are downloadable from the Documents section at the bottom of this page.

Just speak to him at the club, and arrange any repairs with him directly. He can also offer advice on how to look after your kit.

Email: hammypost@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07968 214 020 [x]

We operate a 24-hour cancellation policy.

To cancel your lesson, please refer to your booking confirmation email, and follow the instructions.

If you don't have this, please call Alex on 0776 518 1659.

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Visit the British Fencing website for competition listings.

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We are closed on Bank holidays, and over the Christmas/New Year holidays. Otherwise, we're open all year round!

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Yes, we do!  Please visit our 'Corporate Events' page and submit a request - just make it clear what you need, and we'll come back to you with a propal and details.

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