Schedule

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 a session on a Tuesday in the Large Gym at Methodist College , Belfast over 14 yr 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: 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.