- Start date: 14th January 2010
- Enrolment date:
No separate enrolment session is now required. Enrol at first session.
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- Applicants formally enrol during the first session of the course and pay their course fee.
- You are required to join the National Governing Body, British Fencing. However, in a change to previous practice, so that necessary insurance is in place in time, you are asked to do so directly, yourself, before the start of the course.
- This can now be conveniently arranged over the internet via its membership page or by phone. The BFA web site gives details of the benefits applying to membership.
The required level of membership is "Social" and currently costs £10. It also now includes a voucher entitling you to enter your first local competition. Membership is valid for 12 months and should be taken out shortly before the start of the course.
The cost of the course has been reduced to reflect the fact that the club is not paying this fee for you.
Payment for the course fee can be either by CASH OR CHEQUE made payable to STOURBRIDGE FENCING CLUB
The formalities will be dealt with whilst you are given some background details about the sport and the club and then get down to some practical learning.
At the end of the session those legally entitled are welcome to join the regulars at the "Shovel at Lye" and get to know us.
- Booking a place:
- Please contact us NOW if interested in joining the course.
- You may register interest by sending an email or by phoning the number below.
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Please give the following details:
- Name
- Telephone contact number
- Email address (if available)
- Age group (adult/child*)
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- No fees are payable at this stage.
- *Please note that we are not currently geared up to cope with children under 10 years old. However, the club may run a separate class for juniors (10 - 16), if there are sufficient to make up a viable class.
For details junior groups in the area, please see: Junior Fencing Information.
- Duration:
- 10 weeks of one session per week - after which participants are invited to continue as club members, with class and individual coaching continuing, according to need and/or personal preference. Initially class lessons in the follow up period will be organized as an "intermediate course" but will be open to other club members wishing to revise or learn something they missed or may take the form of a whole club lesson, particularly if aimed at teaching/revising tactics.
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Times:
- 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
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Venue:
- Pedmore Technology College, Grange Lane, STOURBRIDGE, DY9 7HS.
(formerly The Grange School)
MAP/DIRECTIONS
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Fees:
- £70.00 (Juniors and other concessions £40)
- Reminder - Fee no longer includes the compulsory base level of British Fencing membership. See above.
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- What do I need?
- Apart from a bit of determination, some energy and a willingness to enjoy yourself, you need:
- suitable LONG trousers (track/jogging suit, jeans, leggings, etc.)
- T-shirt or similar top, (i.e. preferably without a collar)
- pumps or trainers designed for indoor use (Non marking soles)
- towel & toiletries (optional) - you could feel in need of a shower!
- a drink (optional and non-fizzy)
- All specialist equipment required for the course is provided at no extra charge.
NOTE, however, that for ALL FENCING other than the non-electric Foil that you will do during the course, it is compulsory to wear fencing breeches. Breeches WILL NOT be provided. You will, therefore need to buy a pair of breeches early in your fencing career, if you wish to do any electrical fencing or any involving a weapon other than foil. You should be aware that most free practice in the club is done electrically, since all competition is fenced with electric scoring. There will no pressure to buy kit and the rest of the equipment will remain available for use after the course until you are ready to buy your own.
- Contact/application:
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- To book a place on the course, contact the club
- 1. contact by:
- a) e-mail
(please ensure that you enter a subject, e.g. "beginner fencing" - to avoid deletion as an AV security measure.)
- b) phone 01384 400242 (answerphone available).
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- 2. contact the Chairman, Mr. Phil Palmer
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- a) e-mail
- b) phone 01384 411309
- If you wish to fill in the club enrolment form in advance, please
- CLICK HERE FOR PDF DOWNLOAD
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- For the club welcome information brochure HERE
- Course details:
- Initially sessions will be approximately two hours long, led by one of the Club's well qualified coaches. The order of events given below and the methods used may vary according to the coach running the particular course and should be seen only as a guide.
Each session will begin with a warm up and, after the first session, footwork exercises, in some cases with other club members.
The course will cover the syllabus of the British Fencing Achievement Award Scheme, Grade 1 plus additional skills including most of Grade 2. However, the achievement of Grade 2 standard completely is unlikely in the time available.When a course member has reached the required Grade 1 standard he/she may purchase a certificate and badge to prove it, although this is not compulsory!
As progress is made, an increasing part of the time will be spent on practising the skills already learnt in a more competitive way. Under the new scheme course members will also practise their skills with existing members in organized activities and then are encouraged to stay to the end of the evening session (10.00 p.m.) to help integrate into the club.
Because the course structure includes a revision element in each lesson, it will enable anyone to catch up who is forced to miss the odd week, by other commitments or illness.
A CD-ROM has been produced with background information, an explanation of the relevant fencing terms and both still photos and video clips showing techniques. This is available to purchase at a cost of £7.99. More details are available here.
By the way, many of the adults usually end up in the pub for the important task of replacing lost fluids. Course members old enough are most welcome to join in this training activity!
