Beginners Fencing
TERM CALENDAR 2022
Our timetable follows the term calendar for 2022. Our club time table is listed below as well as what happens on that day.
Term 1
Mon 31 January - Fri 8 April
Term 2
Tue 26 April - Fri 1 July
Term 3
Mon 18 July - Fri 23 September
Term 4
Mon 10 October - Thu 15 December
INFORMATION
Anyone who is interested in trying out fencing can try the sport on the following times:
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Adult Beginners: Friday Night 7:00pm
Kids Beginners (6y/o to 16 y/o): Saturday 1:00pm
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We recommend all beginners to do a term of beginners fencing before joining the more advanced sessions. All fencing specific equipment will be provided at the club. Beginners must wear comfortable, running shoes and long track pants. Please provide your own towel and drink bottle to use.
MONDAY | High Performance Program
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We train for physical fitness during these nights to condition our athletes. Perfect for those who are experienced fencers training for competitions in all levels. We run these sessions during school terms.
TUESDAY | Foil and Sabre Training
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Joint Group Training Intermediate, Advanced and High Performance
We run the General Foil and Sabre Training during Tuesday nights as well as general fitness. We run these sessions during school terms though we advise to speak with the coach during term breaks.
FRIDAY | Fencing, Fitness and Adult Beginners
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Joint Group Training Intermediate, Advanced and High Performance
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Adult Beginners Session (17 y/o+) *recommended for adults trying fencing for the first time*
We run general fencing on Friday nights as well as general fitness. We recommend adult beginners (ages 17 y/o +) to come and try fencing on this day. We run these sessions during school terms though we advise to speak with the coach during term breaks.
Visitors from other clubs are able to attend if they follow the Visiting Fencer Protocol.
SATURDAY | Junior Sessions
1:00 pm - 2:30pm
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Junior Sabre Training (16y/o and below)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Junior Foil Training (16 y/o and below)
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Junior Beginners Session*
*recommended for kids trying fencing for the first time*
We run the Junior training sessions on Saturdays. 1pm - 2:30pm for Junior Sabre and 2:30pm to 4pm for Junior Foil and Junior Beginners. We encourage kids who want to try fencing to have their beginners lessons on this day. We run these sessions during school terms though we advise to speak with the coach during term breaks.
Visiting Fencers
Visiting Fencers from other clubs are able to join us on our Friday night sessions free of charge. Fencers visiting from International, Interstate or from other WA Fencing Clubs need to send an email via our contact form to inform our Head Coach and Club President of their plan to attend by the Monday night before the session. Prior to their first visit they should fill out a visiting fencers form (below).
Visiting fencers may be asked to not attend sessions if the gym is at capacity. Visiting fencers are also asked to comply with Excalibur Community Fencing Clubs Covid-19 Protocols when attending club sessions. If visiting fencers want to attend more sessions, they are required to pay a club membership fee.