Training sessions are held every week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please see specific times below for group lessons (Beginners, Adults, Footwork, Advanced Juniors, Children and Children Beginners), Individual lessons, general/social fencing and Lightsaber.
Club open times for training and lessons:
- Tuesdays - 6.30pm to 10.00pm
- Thursdays - Not available at the moment
- Saturdays - 9.30am to 5.00pm
Fencers who participate in the Adult, Advanced Juniors and Childrens classes are expected to have the Basic Kit. See Basic Kit information below.
To your right, are Membership details.
We hold Beginners' classes for adults throughout the year. The next beginners class will start on Tuesday date to be determined. .
Contact the club at TheSwordsClub@gmail.com or via the Feedback and Enquires form on the "Contact Us" page to book your place in the class.
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If you are keen to start fencing lessons before the next Beginners Class starts, we have coaches who provide individual beginner lessons for $30.00 per lesson. As with the class lessons these are usually paid for in 10 lesson blocks. The individual beginners course is usually 12 x 30 minute lessons. Once you have completed the beginner course you can join the Tuesday 7.00pm adult class.
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to continue short term hire equipment for lessons. The club is offering a long term hire (10 to 14 weeks- length of beginner course) after which if you continue you will need to buy your own equipment and clothing. It will be a $100 deposit and $5 per lesson equipment hire. You will take the gear home for the duration of the course. You can either purchase the gear that you have using the deposit and pay the difference, buy your own gear using the refunded deposit and paying the difference or if not continuing, return the gear and the deposit will be refunded to you.
Costs:
- Individual Lessons - $30- per lesson usually paid in 10 lessons blocks = $300. Paid to the coach
or - Adult Beginner Course - $20 per lesson or $200 for the course of 10 to 14 lessons (paid to the coach)
- $5 equipment hire per lesson usually paid in 10 lesson blocks = $50, Paid to The Swords Club
- $100- equipment deposit for mask, jacket and breastplate (Compulsory for girls and women). This deposit is refunded once the beginner course has been completed and the equipment has been returned. Paid to The Swords Club
- $30- for purchase of a glove.
To download the club registration forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
Adults' classes are run weekly for fencers who have completed the beginner's course or have experience in fencing and would like to learn more.(For ages 15 and over.)
You need to be a club member to join this class.
To download the club membership forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
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Fencers in this class are expected to have the Basic Kit. See Basic Kit information below.
We start beginner children with 12 individual lessons so they learn enough to be able to join one of the junior/children's classes which are held on Saturdays.
Ten individual lessons cost $300 and they go for 20 to30 minutes each.
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to continue short term hire equipment for lessons. The club is offering a long term hire (10 to 14 weeks- length of beginner course) after which if you continue you will need to buy your own equipment and clothing. It will be a $100 deposit and $5 per lesson equipment hire. You will take the gear home for the duration of the course. You can either purchase the gear that you have using the deposit and pay the difference, buy your own gear using the refunded deposit and paying the difference or if not continuing, return the gear and the deposit will be refunded to you.
Costs:
- Individual Lessons - $30- per lesson usually paid in 10 lessons blocks = $300. Paid to the coach
- $5 equipment hire per lesson usually paid in 10 lesson blocks = $50, Paid to The Swords Club
- $100- equipment deposit for mask, jacket and breastplate (Compulsory for girls and women). This deposit is refunded once the beginner course has been completed and the equipment has been returned. Paid to The Swords Club
- $30- for purchase of a glove.
To download the club registration forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
CHILDREN'S CLASS - (For children who have completed our beginner program.)
Children's classes are held every Saturday to give children a chance to learn and fence in a fun environment. (For children who have completed our beginner program or have previous experience in fencing.)
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Fencers in this class are expected to have the Basic Kit. See Basic Kit information below.
You need to be a club member to join this class.
To download the club membership forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
The Advanced Juniors classes are held every Saturday for junior fencers (U20).
To participate in this class your child's skill and experience level will need to be assessed.
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Fencers in this class are expected to have the Basic Kit plus their own Electric gear. See Basic Kit information below.
You need to be a club member to join this class.
To download the club membership forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
Individual lessons can be arranged with one of the coaches. Times of these will vary depending on availability of the coach.
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General fencing and bouting is held during the week. It is open for anyone to come and have a hit. Please note that you can fence both non-electric and electric, but should bring along your own electric equipment as the club's supply is limited.
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Learn the skills necessary to become a Jedi Knight by attending these lightsabre fighting classes. Basedon actual blade fightingthese interactive classes teach you the finer points of sword fightin so you can quickly advance from Padwan to Jedi Master.
In 2019 the French Fencing Federation (FFE) announced their rules for Lightsaber fencing.
Club coach, Stephen Lake, attended the first international workshop on Lightsaber fencing hosted by the FFE.
Adult classes - 17 and over
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Children/young teens classes - 16 and under
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For beginners: To download the club registration forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
If you have been fencing for more than 1 term, you need to be a club member to join this class.
To download the club membership forms go to the Club Information page (click here)
Here is the basic kit list required to participate in the classes.
- Glove
- Mask
- Chest plate (compulsory for girls, optional for boys)
- Jacket
- Foil
- Underplastron (800N)
Start with a glove minimum and build up in the above order. If you have been in the classor fencng for 6 months or more, you are expected to have the full basic kit.
After a while, I recommend that you consider getting some electric equipment.
- Electric foil and bodywire
- Lame jacket (metallic jacket)
You can order this equipment through JG Fencing. I have attached a form which you can complete and send to JG Fencing for collection at the Swords Club. Here is the website for the catalog and pricing. http://www. jgfencesport.com/
- Pricelist
- Customer Order form - JGFencing
JG Fencing is also a supplier for Leon Paul equipment. If you order through the Leon Paul Australia website and need to return an item, you can do it free of charge via JG Fencing. https://www. leonpaulaustralia.com/
The Swords Club 2020 Membership fees are being collected now.
Membership for Club Members each calendar year (January to December).
2020 membership fees are as follows:
You can use the Active Kids voucher as part of your 2021 membership fee. To apply for the voucher, please visit https://www.service.nsw.gov. au/transaction/apply-active- kids-voucher . Please send a copy of the voucher together with the completed membership form. You just need to pay the balance of the Junior Membership fee (i.e., $60 for renewing members, $65 for new members).
Beginner fencers are required to complete and sign the club's indemnity registration form.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to continue short term hire equipment for lessons. The club is offering a long term hire (10 to 14 weeks- length of beginner course) after which if you continue you will need to buy your own equipment and clothing. It will be a $100 deposit and $5 per lesson equipment hire. You will take the gear home for the duration of the course. You can either purchase the gear that you have using the deposit and pay the difference, buy your own gear using the refunded deposit and paying the difference or if not continuing, return the gear and the deposit will be refunded to you.
Costs:
- Individual Lessons - $30- per lesson usually paid in 10 lessons blocks = $300. Paid to the coach
- Adult Beginner Course - $20 per lesson or $200 for the course of 10 to 14 lessons (paid to the coach)
- $5 equipment hire per lesson usually paid in 10 lesson blocks = $50, Paid to The Swords Club
- $100- equipment deposit for mask, jacket and breastplate (Compulsory for girls and women). This deposit is refunded once the beginner course has been completed and the equipment has been returned. Paid to The Swords Club
- $30- for purchase of a glove.
To download the club membership and registration forms go to the Club Information page (click here)