Starting fencing
Fencing is a wonderful sport for children, helping them to develop hand-eye coordination, balance and core strength along with valuable life skills such as self-discipline, patience and good sportsmanship.
Prospective child members do not need any prior experience of the sport to join our club; almost all of our students start from square one.
We provide all of the fencing equipment required and all children receive individual instruction on how to use it safely before joining in the action.
Prospective child members do not need any prior experience of the sport to join our club; almost all of our students start from square one.
We provide all of the fencing equipment required and all children receive individual instruction on how to use it safely before joining in the action.
U14 Fencing
U14 fencing involves fencing with equipment essentially the same as used by the adults, just slightly reduced in size, in order to make the weight manageable. U14 fencers learn exactly the same techniques that we teach to adults, and our most capable youths can give some of our Seniors some serious competition.
For children who wish to take the sport even further, there is a growing and increasingly sophisticated competition circuit for young fencers, with events and rankings at regional, national and international level, as well as a number that are independent and "just for fun." Haverstock regularly sends young fencers to these events, where they will be supported by club coaches whenever possible.
For children who wish to take the sport even further, there is a growing and increasingly sophisticated competition circuit for young fencers, with events and rankings at regional, national and international level, as well as a number that are independent and "just for fun." Haverstock regularly sends young fencers to these events, where they will be supported by club coaches whenever possible.
What does membership include?
Haverstock Fencing Club aims to make starting fencing as simple and inexpensive an experience as possible for our child fencers.
Our termly fees all-inclusive, including all coaching and the loan of all required kit either on a lesson-by-lesson basis, or in return for a small refundable deposit if preferred.
We also lend out equipment for use at competitions, and can offer limited armoury services when stuff breaks.
We offer a FREE TRIAL session.
To arrange the session please use our contact form.
Our termly fees all-inclusive, including all coaching and the loan of all required kit either on a lesson-by-lesson basis, or in return for a small refundable deposit if preferred.
We also lend out equipment for use at competitions, and can offer limited armoury services when stuff breaks.
We offer a FREE TRIAL session.
To arrange the session please use our contact form.
U14 Fencing term dates
First session of the term: 10 September 2024
Half Term break: 29-31 October 2024
Last session of the term: 5th December 2024
Half Term break: 29-31 October 2024
Last session of the term: 5th December 2024
U14 Fencing timetable
Our Junior Sessions run from 18:00 to 19:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays during school term times.
Tuesdays 18:00-19:30
Warm up session, group footwork
Topic exercises
Open box fencing
Individual lessons (confirmed upon arrival)
Thursdays 18:00-19:30
Warm up session, group footwork
Line lessons
Open box fencing
Individual lessons (confirmed upon arrival)
Parents are welcome to stay in the sports hall during children's sessions.
Tuesdays 18:00-19:30
Warm up session, group footwork
Topic exercises
Open box fencing
Individual lessons (confirmed upon arrival)
Thursdays 18:00-19:30
Warm up session, group footwork
Line lessons
Open box fencing
Individual lessons (confirmed upon arrival)
Parents are welcome to stay in the sports hall during children's sessions.
What to wear / bring to the class ?
To apply for a child to join Haverstock Fencing Club as an U14 Fencer, please fill out the child's details together with the parent or carer's contact details on the registration form below. This will place you on a waiting list. Our Head Coach will then check your details and confirm if places are available.
Once accepted, you will be directed to Sportmember, our sports management app, where you can view upcoming activities and news, access our web shop and communicate with your coach and other club members.
Once accepted, you will be directed to Sportmember, our sports management app, where you can view upcoming activities and news, access our web shop and communicate with your coach and other club members.
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Financial assistance
If you are suffering from financial hardship, the club may able to assist with your children's membership costs.
To apply, please follow this link to our Student, bursary and scholarship programme.
If you are suffering from financial hardship, the club may able to assist with your children's membership costs.
To apply, please follow this link to our Student, bursary and scholarship programme.
Membership requirements
It is a requirement of British Fencing, our Sports Governing Body, that all active fencers must be members of British Fencing, otherwise they and the clubs at which they participate are not insured. For this reason all of our Junior members must also be members of British Fencing.
British Fencing introductory membership is FREE for 90 days.
Under 18 starter membership is £13 per annum or less.
To apply for British Fencing membership, please click on the link below.
British Fencing introductory membership is FREE for 90 days.
Under 18 starter membership is £13 per annum or less.
To apply for British Fencing membership, please click on the link below.
