The club meets several times each week at a number of venues. If you have fenced before, please feel free to come along and check out the club during a suitable session.
If you haven't fenced before, but want to give it a go, the club runs regular beginner's courses.
All necessary kit is provided by the club for beginners. As you progress and wish to buy your own equipment, guidance is offered by the chief coach, Mike Whitehouse. Kit can be purchased through the club from our preferred supplied supplier and UK manufacturer, Leon Paul Equipment. Some discounted items may be available through the club - ask Mike for details.
At A Glance
| Day | Time | Venue | Ages | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 - 10:00pm | Hallfield | Adult | Foil-Sabre-Epee |
| Wednesday | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Hallfield | Junior | Epee |
| Thursday | 8:00 - 10:00pm | See Details | Adult | Foil-Sabre-Epee |
| Saturday | 9:30 - 11:00am | See Details | Junior | Foil-Sabre-Epee |
Detailed Information
The full details about each session are listed below. If anything is not clear, please get in touch with us and ask.
Tuesday Evening Adult
| Beginners Course | 7:00 - 8:00pm [#] |
| Coaching Intermediates/Advanced Foil | 7:00 - 8:00pm |
| Coaching Intermediate/Advanced Sabre/Epee | 8:15 - 9:15pm |
| Open Fencing (all weapons) | 8:00 - 10:00pm |
[#] See the Courses Page for more details about the beginner's course.
Cost
| Annual | Semester [*] | Visitor | |
| Adult: | £230.00 | £82.50 | £8.00 |
| Juniors (14+) and fulltime education: | £161.00 | £67.50 | £6.00 |
[*] The spring semester runs for 15 weeks. Please contact us for more details. Note that per term does not include fencing during the August break.
Notes
These sessions are held at Hallfield School.
Club kit is available for new fencers, so all you need are loose-fitting comfortable clothing (not shorts please) and non-marking training shoes. Electric equipment is available for the open fencing session.
Many members of the club are also happy to give individual coaching and advice - just ask.
We can frequently be found in a local pub after the session.
Pricing current as of 1st January 2012, and will reviewed annually by the club committee.
Thursday Evening Adult
| Warmup & Footwork | 8:00 - 8:30pm |
| Coaching Intermediates/Advanced (all weapons) | 8:30 - 10:00pm |
| Open Fencing Intermediates/Advanced (all weapons) | 8:30 - 10:00pm |
Cost
| Annual | Visitor | |
| Adult: | £230.00 | £8.00 |
| Juniors (14+) and fulltime education: | £161.00 | £6.00 |
Notes
This session is held at the Old Gym.
A selection of club kit is available if you do not yet own your own, and you will need non-marking training shoes. Electric equipment is available for the open fencing session.
Individual coaching is available by arrangement.
Many members of the club are happy to give individual coaching and advice - just ask.
Pricing current as of 1st January 2012, and is reviewed annually by the club committee.
Combined Tuesday and Thursday Membership
For those who wish to train more frequently, there is now a Tuesday and Thursday combined annual fee at a significant discount.
Cost
| Annual Tue+Thu | |
| Adult: | £391.00 |
| Juniors (14+) and fulltime education: | £274.00 |
Pricing current as of 1st January 2012, and is reviewed annually by the club committee.
Saturday Morning Juniors (ages 8 - 16)
| Coaching (all weapons) | 9:30 - 11:00am |
Cost
| Annual | Semester[*] | Visitors | |
| Juniors | £161.00 | £54.00 | £6.00 |
[*] The spring semester runs for 12 sessions.
You can download the printable application form here.
Please contact Mike for more details.
Notes
This session is held at the Old Gym, except during examination periods at the university, as detailed above.
These sessions only run during term time.
Club kit is available, so all you need are loose-fitting comfortable clothing (not shorts please) and non-marking training shoes.
Pricing current as of 1st January 2012 and will be reviewed annually by the committee.
Wednesday Evening Junior Epee Cub (ages 8 - 16)
| Epee Coaching | 7:00 - 8:30pm |
Cost
| Annual | Semester[*] | Visitors | |
| Juniors | £161.00 | £54.00 | £6.00 |
[*] The spring semester runs for 12 sessions. Please contact us for more details.
Notes
This session is held at Hallfield School.
Club kit is available, so all you need are loose-fitting comfortable clothing (not shorts please) and non-marking training shoes.
Pricing current as of 1st January 2012 and will be reviewed annually by the committee.
Venue Addresses and Maps
| Name: | Hallfield School |
| Address: | Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Postcode: | B15 3SJ |
| Map: | [Google School Gymnasium] [Google Area Map] |
| Name: | Old Gymnasium |
| Address: | The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham |
| Postcode: | B15 2TT |
| Map: | [Google Old Gym] [Google Area Map] [Campus Map] |
| Additional: | The Old Gymnasium is in the yellow zone of the campus map, building Y1 |
For more information contact Mike Whitehouse on 07973 632831 or by email.
Dr Graham Ayliffe's book
History of Birmingham Fencing Club and the Easter International Tournament
is available now. More information on the History page.
Last updated 16.Jan.2012 |
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