New to fencing, or new to the club? Here is what to expect when you come along for the first time.
Before you come
- Sign up for our next course or taster session and we will contact you with details.
- If you are planning on attending a session you must pre purchase your session on the Pay your Term and PAYG Fees page.
- If you are looking to come regularly or on a PAYG basis, please complete the Membership Form.
How much it costs
- Taster session for ages 6 to 13: £12, in the Sunday 9am to 10am session
- Beginners course for ages 14+ and adults: £70 for 6 weeks
- Small group course for ages 14+ and adults: £60 for 3 weeks, half an hour each week, a maximum of 2 people
Where and when
We meet at Lewes Leisure Centre, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XG.
- Sundays from 10am to 12pm, in the main hall
- Sundays from 9am to 10am, in the main hall: Minis only
- Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm, in the school gym (accessed via the centre’s main entrance)
- Parking: use the centre car park
See the map on our Visit Us page.
What to wear
- Trainers suitable for indoor sports such as squash or tennis. They should not have black soles, as most leisure centres ban them because they mark the floors.
- Long trousers such as tracksuit bottoms. Legs must be completely covered; shorts are not acceptable.
- A T-shirt or similar to wear under the fencing jacket.
Kit is provided
Members who are new to the club are not expected to have their own kit. Our prices include the use of fencing clothing, weapons and equipment. Minis use a plastic weapon and will move to metal as they improve.
Safety
Your coach will take you through how to fence safely. You can read our Equipment Standards & Safety Conduct beforehand.
British Fencing membership
If you join us for a beginners course, a free 90-day introduction membership to British Fencing is available to you. Read more about insurance and British Fencing membership.
Questions
Email us at enquiries@lewesfencingclub.org.uk. For any welfare or safeguarding question, email our Welfare Officer at Safeguarding@lewesfencingclub.org.uk.