Club training dates for 24-25 season

See below the new schedule for September 2024 - June 2025

Classes and Training Explained

CLUB NIGHT: METHODist college, LARGE GYM

Our Members come from a varied mix of greater Belfast schools. We are proud of our ethnic and social diversity. We focus on inclusion, friendship, fencing and fitness. We run two sessions on a Tuesday back to back in the Large Gym at Methodist College , Belfast for an under 14 yr old group from 5.00 and for an over 14yr old group from 6.30pm. We will always start promptly (please arrive a minimum of 5mins BEFORE your session starts so that you are ready to begin on time). Please bring something to drink ( we recommend not fizzy drinks please) and a healthy snack ( eg fruit, granola bar ) for after training. Long socks are COMPULSORY for insurance purposes. All fencers are obliged to buy a licence from NI Fencing, our governing body, for insurance purposes. Fencing equipment is available from the club on a first come first served basis. If equipment is borrowed from the club - for competitions or training - it must be signed for in the Equipment Loan Register and signed out and back in by one of the coaches .

Tuesdays: 5.00-6.30pm: This session is for our young fencers under 14 years old who have previous fencing experience . Consequently we call it our Junior session. Usual ages are from 10 - 14yrs (depending on ability). A rota is set up for Junior fencers to stay on until 7.00pm periodically for a one-to-one lesson with the coach which allows for individual tuition and learning. This will be communicated by the Coach. Equipment is available depending upon attendee numbers.

Tuesdays: 6.30-8.30pm: Fencers over 14 years old with previous fencing experience (exceptions can be discussed with coaches to ascertain suitability if requested) who understand fencing basics and who have been fencing for 6 months or more. This is a technical night, with controlled sparring , technical exercises and fitness . The session is suitable for all fencers wanting to improve their overall fencing ability. Equipment is available depending upon attendee numbers.

CHILDREN’s BEGINNERS CLASS: PEC

These sessions are for fencing beginners aged 7-10. There is a maximum intake of 12 fencers. The classes will include warm up games, reaction games, footwork, beginners metal fencing technique and sparring time. All equipment is provided. We work towards gaining level 1&2 Fencing Awards.

Tuesdays: 4.15 - 5.45pm: Queen’s PEC Minor Hall, Court 1&2

Cost £12.50 per class payable at the beginning of each term.
After 1 term of classes, you are obliged to buy a licence from NI Fencing, our governing body for insurance purposes.

Club fees must be paid for in advance.

Term Dates can be found on the NEWS page of this website

Payment for 2024 September term 1 will go live before the start of Term 1

Please go to our Membership & Fees page for online class & term payments