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EFC successful at 2019 Cadet and Junior National Championships

published by Anja on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 11:48

Ten Cadet and Junior fencers from Edinburgh Fencing Club competed in the National Championships in London this weekend, 21^st and 22^nd September – and brought home two bronze medals!

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Fencing Kit for Junior Fencers - Information and Sale

published by Anja on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 12:03

Are you thinking of buying your young fencer their own fencing outfit? Or did your youngster ask for a mask or breeches for their birthday, but you have no idea where to start looking and how much it costs?

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Wednesday Junior Foil and Sabre is back on!

published by Anja on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 09:34

Just a quick reminder that classes resume today, Wednesday 21st August.

There are some changes to the format of the classes with Coach Naomi taking over the reigns for Sabre, and Coach Andy moving across to work more closely with Coach Don in Foil.

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Summer Break for the Wednesday Junior Foil and Sabre classes

published by EdinFencingClub on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 13:58

Over the summer the Junior Foil and Sabre class will take a break; the last coached session is on the 26th of June, and classes resume on the 21st August 2019.

Young fencers are welcome to fence during the open sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm, or Wednesdays between 6pm and 8pm. There will be no training, but keen fencers have the opportunity to fence others, or book coaches for private lessons.

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Is your British Fencing Membership up to date?

published by EdinFencingClub on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 14:21

It is a requirement of our insurance that all fencers - adults and children alike - must hold a current British Fencing membership.

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Have you completed your online registration yet?

published by EdinFencingClub on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 16:25

All fencers - new members as well as old, full members or concession, EUFC members and even drop-ins - need to register online.
We update our database to comply with GDPR and therefore ask all fencers to complete the Online Registration Form as soon as possible.

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During May most fencing sessions move to the Assembly Hall

published by EdinFencingClub on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 13:49

From Tuesday, 30th April the gym hall at St. Thomas of Aquin's will be used for exams. For four weeks tables and chairs will be set up for Highers and Nat 5s, and therefore the open fencing sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as the Wednesday cadet foil and sabre class will move to the school's assembly hall. All fencers are still welcome, but space might be limited.
Thursday's kids' sabre class will take place as usual in the small gym hall.

Keep fencing!

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Happy New Year!

published by EdinFencingClub on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 22:04

Happy New Year! The club will open again on Tuesday 9 January, with our youth classes running as usual on the Wednesday and Thursday of that week. Hope to see you all soon!

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Edinburgh Open 2017 Results

published by EdinFencingClub on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 13:19

Congratulations to all of our fencers who took part at the Edinburgh Open! We were missing some of our senior fencers to other tournaments and commitments, but we still had competitors in every discipline representing the club.

From our more experienced fencers who brought home medals to the 13- and 14-year-olds at their first senior Open, we are proud of all of you.

Women's competitions
Epee: Bronze for Miriam, Daisy 9th
Foil: Bronze for Zoe, Umaira 7th, Ellen 11th
Sabre: Catriona 5th

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2018 Beginners' Classes

published by EdinFencingClub on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 20:07

Fancy getting fit this year? Want to try something new? Whether you're a budding athlete or a wannabe Jedi, sign up to a fencing beginners class with Edinburgh Fencing Club. We have dedicated classes for children and adults, and we provide all the kit you'll need.

When you come to your class, please wear full-length tracksuit trousers and non-marking trainers, and we suggest you bring a water bottle – fencing is thirsty work.