Welcome back to our new term, we hope you have had a great break and have not overindulged in chocolate eggs!
Our new term starts this Sunday 16th April.
Welcome to the committee
A big thank you to Ashley who has stepped up to be the parent representative on the committee, being there every week with two fencers he will bring a different view to the club and build on our current strengths. There is still room for more and if you have any special skills you think would benefit the club (these include but not limited to, fixing hard and soft kit, marketing etc) and would like to get involved please do let us know.
Term Details
Dates: From 16th Apr to 21st May Apr (6 wks)
Session Layout
9-10: Mini Fencers group course with Della
9-9.30: 1-2-1 lessons with Lewis and or sparring*
9.30-10: Adults beginners courses, and if not 1-2-1 lessons with Lewis and or sparring*
10-11: Non electric/Steam group lesson with Della and Gordon
10-11: Teens electric group lesson with Lewis
10-11: Sparring
11-12: Sparring and 1-2-1 lessons with Lewis
1-2-1s and sparring is limited to just one court in the 9-10 session and will be offered on a first come basis.
Fees
Costs for this term are £30/£36. Please make payment for the term asap, this can be done online here http://www.lewesfencingclub.org.uk/purchase/. PAYG is still available to people with their own kit who do not want any tuition and will just be sparring, the cost for this is £8/£10 per week.
Since the start of the fencing year (Sept 2022) we have had 881 visits to the club, an average of just over 35 people every week, keeping this up we will break the 1000 this term. This makes us one of the most active clubs in the south east. Well done to you all.
Competitions
Senior South East Epee: 28th May @ Longhill Sport Club BN2 7FR, you need to be 13 or older on the 1st January 2023 to compete. Its our break for half term so no excuses!!!
Results
Tunbridge Wells SPITFIRE: The annual tournament for the seniors was held on the 11th March in Tunbridge Wells, as always the calibre of fencers was high with 12 teams entered.
The All Lewes Team of William K, Daniel and Gordon placed 7th. Finlay L was in an All Star team that placed 4th. Well done to everyone who took part.
May Half Term Indigo Course
Maggie Maynard will be running another one of her successful Epee Training Courses in Worthing from 29th – 31st May (10am to 5pm). A number of our fencers have done these courses before and come highly recommended. If you are interested Della and Gordon have further details.
Dates for your diary
Summer Term: June 4th – July 16th
Summer Social: July 16th venue TBC
Grade 3 & 4 Assessments: July 8th
How to referee and check your weapon with a poule unique (practice for the 28th): 21st May, this will be instead of a group class, you can attend or just spar its up to you.
See you all on Sunday!!
Ashley, Claire, Della, Gordon, Lewis and Simon.
The LFC Committee
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