Clubs

Wellington based fencing for all ages, for fun or competition, we can offer a wide range of options.  We cater for fencers from 6 years upwards, right through to our masters and veterans, in foil and epee.

Our classes combine group and individual lessons, providing rewarding experiences for the fun fencer and opportunities to progress for those with a more competitive bent. We offer tuition to take a fencer from beginner through to international competition on the world stage.

We provide all the equipment needed for beginners to start, and source equipment for those wanting to purchase their own.
Visitors are very welcome to come and see our classes in action, and discover what our sport is all about.

Contact:

Vicci Lamb (Head Coach)
Phone: (04) 970 7496 – Evenings Only
Email: bishop.lamb@pistingaround.com

WEL Fencing Club, formerly Hutt Valley Swords Club offers coaching in all weapons: foil, epee and sabre. We are able to cater to fencers of all ages, abilities and interest levels from wanna-be pirates (they will be tamed somewhat) to serious competitive levels. Under -9s can participate in 5-week block courses each term. We have equipment available for use by fencers while they are deciding whether to take up the sport. We welcome enquiries from everyone.

Fencing is a fun sport that involves a combination of mental, physical and temperamental challenges. Our Club is very friendly and there is a strong commitment by coaches and senior fencers to ensure that fencers understand that even a combat sport like fencing depends on an awareness of others’ reactions and a degree of “cooperation” if one is to succeed and “have the last word” in this “physical argument. Fencers in the Swords Point group are welcome to attend foil sessions at either club.

Contact:

Name	Position	Email	Phone
Wayne Cui	Head Coach	cuiyuan68@hotmail.com	021 236 7706
Susan-Grant Taylor	Coach	susan4gretel@gmail.com	021 0276 1922
Grace Xue	Secretary	xueyingqiong@gmail.com	021 160 3376

Fees Structure:

Membership Type	Term Fee
Under 11	$150
Over 11	$175
Over 11 (2+ from same family)	$150 per fencer
Holiday programmes	$100
Private lessons	By arrangement

Training Schedule:

Day	Time	Session
Monday	6:30pm – 7:30pm	Beginners
Monday	7:30pm – 8:30pm	High performance
Tuesday	7:30pm – 8:30pm	High performance
Wednesday	5:30pm – 6:30pm	Under 11 & Under 13
Wednesday	6:30pm – 7:30pm	Under 13
Wednesday	7:30pm – 8:30pm	High performance
Thursday	6:30pm – 7:30pm	Beginners
Thursday	7:30pm – 8:30pm	High performance

Location:

Monday & Tuesday – Newtown Chinese Baptist Church, 26 Donald McLean Street, Newtown
Wednesday & Thursday – Hall of Epuni Baptist Chirch, 300 Waiwhetu Road, Lower Hutt

VUW has a long and proud history of fencing. The first fencing club, the Women’s Epee Club, was started in 1910. Over the next 34 years a few fencing clubs were established with the last one being VUW Swords in 1944, the last year of WWII. We have provided both the University Population and the Community with the opportunity to partake in the exciting sport of Fencing.

We are a university based club that trains fencers of all levels of ability and welcome both university students and members of the community to learn the art of fencing at social or competitive level. Our goal is to enable people to learn (from beginners to advanced) the sport of Fencing.

Beginners can use club gear and participate socially as well as in competitions, if they affiliate as competitors.

Contact:

Erika Robinson (Club Secretary) – vuwfencing@gmail.com

Weapons taught:

Foil & Sabre – Coached by Vinny

Fees Structure:

Membership	Annual fee
Competitive VUW student	$105
Competitive non-VUW student	$135
Social VUW student	$55
Social non-VUW student	$80

Training Schedule:

Day	Time	Weapon
Monday	7:00pm – 8:30pm	Foil
Saturday	12:00pm – 1:30pm	Sabre

Location:

Main Gym, Recreation Centre, Victoria University of Wellington, Waiteata Road, Kelburn, Wellington

We welcome fencers of all ages and experience. The club has a relaxed atmosphere, and we aim to provide a fun environment where fencers can improve their skills.
Club sessions normally involve a warm-up followed by a friendly poule in each weapon.

Contact:

John Calcott (Head Coach and President)
npswords@gmail.com
06 753 9186

Weapons taught:

Foil and Epee

Coaches:

John Calcott (Head Coach)
Tony Culliford (Coach)

Fees Structure:

Waged members – $40 per term
Unwaged members – $30 per term

Training Schedule:

Wednesday, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Location:

Onuku Domain Hall, 139 Ngamotu Road, New Plymouth

FAHS Sabres is the fencing club of Feilding High School in the Manawatu.

We also welcome high school students from other schools, as well as adult students (subject to space being available).

The club teaches Sabre and Épée fencing styles, and we can lend you all the gear you need to try out fencing and learn the basics of this fun and safe sport. This centuries-old pastime has a glorious heritage and a vibrant modern future.

Contact:

Graham Conlon (Head Coach)
gconlon@feildinghigh.school.nz
06 323 4026 ext 760

Coaches:

Graham Conlon (Head Coach)
Jonathan Couper-Smartt (Assistant Coach, Épée)
William Bell (Assistant Coach, Épée)

Fees Structure:

Membership Type	Annual fee	Notes
All Members	$150	Includes gear rental for the first 6 weeks

Training Schedule:

Day	Time	Session
Monday	5:45pm – 7:45pm	Footwork, Lessons, and Free Fencing (Sabre & Épée)
Wednesday	As Determined	Competitive Épée Team Practice

Location:

FAHS Feilding High School, Churcher Street, Feilding

The below register includes all fencing clubs currently affiliated with Fencing Central. Use the map to find the club nearest to you, or browse through the register to find a club that suits you. Please contact club representatives directly for any enquiries relating to membership or training at the club.

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FAHS Sabre Fencing Club

Hutt Valley Fencing Club

New Plymouth Swords Club

Victoria University of Wellington Swords Club

WEL Fencing Club

Wellington Swords Club