The Custodians Fencing Club

The Custodians Fencing Club

Updated JUNE 8th 2010. club ties now in stock. click to bulletin Board.

Next course Starts 10th September 2010. Book a place now. Payment by 3rd September. Full dates on up comming events. Scroll down to see how to join the club.

If you have fenced before and would like to join, then please contact the Club as you may be able to start NOW.

Please contact BlademasterGBR@aol.com to register.

Please do not just turn up or you will be disapointed.

Below gives further details on how to join the club.

Use the navigation menu on the left to open other pages that will tell you more about the club.

All you need to start is a good pair of trainers, track suit bottoms ( SHORTS MUST NOT BE WORN ), and a glove. We will provide the rest. Members -Try THE BLADEMASTERS BLOG for more general and useless information on fencing.

The Adult / Cadet course
will normally last 6 sessions where you will be taught the basics of Foil Fencing. The Foil is a small light weight thrusting weapon used to hit your opponets body.

If you can't master this superior weapon, don't worry you can always learn either Epee or Sabre.

See Technical and Coaching for more details.

You then get 2 extra weeks where you are taught the basics of fencing with electric weapons.

There is a small waiting list for Junior members. ( See Bulletin Board ).Scroll down for further details on how to join.

Secure your place by putting your name on the waiting list now.

Joining Custodians Fencing Club.

The following is general guidance for joining the Custodians Fencing club for the start of a new course.

To join the club, membership is by the way of a joining fee that incorporates the buying of a piece of protective clothing called a plastron.(See beginners guide to equipment in Technical and Coaching). This plastron will be yours to keep.

Prices start from £15 for juniors £20 for seniors. Payment is required in advance and preferably by cheque made payable to the Custodians Fencing Club. This payment goes through the Clubs books and is easier to administer than cash. No profit is made to the club, plastrons are bought at cost from suppliers. If you are interested in a good second hand plastron rather than a new plastron, please ask for availability.

You will then pay £2 per session at the reception of the Castle Sports Complex where you will be issued with a receipt.

You must register with me prior to turning up for the registration. As spaces are limited this will be recognised as your act of commitment to joining the club at this time.

Junior members are taught on a continuous rolling programme, and can join as soon as a space is available.

Parents / Guardians are welcome / encouraged to stay and watch. There is a bar in the sports complex for those that do not wish to sit and watch the whole time. This is run by J2 catering. www.j2catering.co.uk

Parents / Guardians are automatically registered as associate members and are able to buy / wear Custodians Fencing Club Merchandise.

To register your initial interest then contact me through the link option BlademasterGBR@aol.com and I will be pleased to answerer any queries.

You can also find more details about the club on this web page www.custodiansfencingclub.co.uk

Thank you for your Interest.

Andie Bayston Club Coach.

(see beginners guide to equipment in Technical and Coaching)

Being the local Custodians of the Art Of Fencing, the Custodians Fencing Club was Born.