This is our Beginners' session where you can learn the basics of Fencing.
Training
During this session our Novice Coordinator will give you Sabre lessons.
What to Bring?
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Tracksuit trousers. We can't let you fence in sports shorts for safety reasons - sorry!
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Clean indoor trainers/shoes.
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Water bottle - Fencing is a tough sport and it's hard work. Keeping hydrated is essential. A water fountain is available in the salle.
Does fencing hurt/is it dangerous?
No. Fencing is not about smacking opponents as hard as possible with a sword. The aim in fencing is to score hits on your opponent, usually these are light and can barely be felt through the protective gear. Fencing equipment consists of at least a jacket, under jacket and glove made of lightweight material similar to Kevlar. The face is protected by a stainless steel mesh and the weapons have flattened, round points. Fencing is statistically one of the safest sports, with are a lower injury rate than tennis and football. Injuries from blades are extremely rare and impossible provided correct kit is used, the most common injury is a twisted ankle.
How to get there?
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From the front entrance to the Sports Training Village, walk straight ahead to a set of stairs
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Take the stairs down (or take the elevator to the right) to the reception
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Pass through the barriers using your library card
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Turn right, proceed a few steps, then turn right again to proceed down a long corridor to the locker room.
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Once in the locker room, take the first left to a corridor containing changing rooms and toilets (these are the closest facilities to the salle, and you are free to use them).
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At the end of this corridor, take the steps up and through the single door to the Jumps and Throws Hall.
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Turn left to see a set of double doors - go through these to enter another corridor.
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Follow the corridor around to enter the salle.