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Welcome to Harrogate Fencing Club

 

The EPEE and FOIL are the weapons used at the Club.

 

We meet at the Harrogate High School, Ainsty Road, Harrogate each Wednesday evening (term time only).

Male and female members aged from 7yrs onwards.

We have a selection of weapons, clothing and masks which can be used when attending the training sessions.

Training sessions start with a warm up and footwork.

Complete beginners are taught the skills of fencing in small groups. Novice, Intermediate and Advanced fencers continue with quality training bouts.

Please note we have changed halls at Harrogate High School.

As you approach the front of the school the Swimming pool is the first building, turn right across the front of this building and into a small enclosed car park. The hall is on the right hand side facing you.

 

Juniors 7pm to 8pm. - £4.00p per session

Seniors 8pm to 9.30pm. £4.00p per session

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Beginners Courses

 

Unfortunately the new beginners course for Juniors has had to be cancelled.

We are sorry about this, but will endeavour to run a Junior course later this year.

(This does not affect juniors already attending Harrogate Fencing Club)

 

Fencing beginners courses are available for Adults and Juniors

no experience is necessary and the clubs fencing equipment is used.

the lessons are weekly during term times with breaks for holidays, half term etc.

Please Email for further details

Adult £50 and Junior £40

If you have booked a course please print off an application form and forward with your Cheque.

 

 

Please bring a drinks container with at least one litre of water.

Please wear trainers and high waisted tracksuit bottoms.

 

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Leon Paul Junior Series 2009/2010 Calendar


Harrogate Fencing Club follows the guidelines on Child protection issued by The British Fencing Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fencing Clothing Regulations

  • All clothing including jackets worn during fencing must be of at least 350 Newton resistance.
  • Underplastrons must be worn while fencing with a size 3 or larger electric blade (effectively all club fencing) this must be of at least 800 N resistance.
  • Breeches (350 N) must be worn for all electric fencing with a size 3 or larger blade. Even for non electric fencing all openings/pockets must be zipped, sewn or taped closed. Long socks will also be needed with breaches.
  • Masks must satisfy CEN 1 standard, with a 350 N bib.

These regulations will apply to All training sessions, Club nights and Competitions.

Should a fencer be injured while not wearing approved kit, any Insurance held by the fencer or the Club will be invalidated.

These regulations are being introduced to increase the safety of Fencing and therefore are to be welcomed.

 

 

 


   

 

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Updated 9 March, 2010