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 | 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