A touch of steel
Mini Metal is our programme for younger children who are ready to start training with electric fencing equipment, including a mesh mask, protective uniform and size zero metal blades. It enables them to build confidence, develop more advanced technical skills and it opens up the world of age-based competitions, including regional and national series.
What is Mini Metal?
Mini metal introduces younger children to olympic fencing using equipment that is essentially just a smaller version of that used by adults.
Typically our Mini Metal fencers will be at least nine years old, but every child is assessed on a case by case basis. In order for a child to join mini-metal we must be confident that they meet the following criteria:
If a child has not yet reached that level, we will recommend that they train with our Mini-Fencing group until they are ready to progress.
Typically our Mini Metal fencers will be at least nine years old, but every child is assessed on a case by case basis. In order for a child to join mini-metal we must be confident that they meet the following criteria:
- They are mature enough to follow safely rules and complex technical instruction
- They are capable of putting on their uniform on in a timely manner
- They have enough arm strength to properly hold a size zero epee for the whole session
- They are resilient enough to comfortably endure hits from metal blades
If a child has not yet reached that level, we will recommend that they train with our Mini-Fencing group until they are ready to progress.
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 Mini-metal programme offers two training sessions each week, which include warm ups, group exercises, sparring and a one-on-one lesson with a British Fencing qualified coach. All requred equipment is provided on site, and refundable take-home equipment loans are available through our webstore.
Mini-metal fencing membership is only £180 per school term.
We offer a FREE TRIAL session.
To arrange the session please use our contact form.
Mini-metal fencing membership is only £180 per school term.
We offer a FREE TRIAL session.
To arrange the session please use our contact form.
What to wear / bring to the class ?
Mini Metal timetable
Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:00-19:30
Warm up session, group footwork
Topic exercises
Supervised fencing
Warm up session, group footwork
Topic exercises
Supervised fencing
Mini Metal term dates
Final Session of Spring Term: 26th March 2026
First Session of Summer Term: 14th April 2026
Summer Half Term: 26th-28th May 2026
Final Session of Summer Term: 19th July 2026
First Session of Summer Term: 14th April 2026
Summer Half Term: 26th-28th May 2026
Final Session of Summer Term: 19th July 2026
To apply for a child to join Haverstock Fencing Club as a Mini Metal member, please fill out the child's details together with the parent or carer's contact details on the registration form below.
Our Head Coach will check the details and confirm if places are available.
When 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.
Please note that for insurance reasons all club participants must be also be members of our sport governing body British Fencing. If you child is not a already a member of British Fencing, please tick the relevant box on the form below and we will create a free no-obligation introductory membership for you which will cover them for three months.
Our Head Coach will check the details and confirm if places are available.
When 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.
Please note that for insurance reasons all club participants must be also be members of our sport governing body British Fencing. If you child is not a already a member of British Fencing, please tick the relevant box on the form below and we will create a free no-obligation introductory membership for you which will cover them for three months.
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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.