Fencing

Fencing is a very exciting sport. It not only requires physical agility and fitness but also quick thinking and tactical ability. This is why Winchester's fencing club is large, and the sport is gaining popularity. The club caters for fencers of all abilities and specialises in foil fencing, although epée is available to those who would like to give it a try. (A brief explanation of foil and epée: in foil fencing, the target area is roughly the back and the chest; in epée fencing, any part of the body counts as a hit, and the sword is larger).

The club is active every term, running training sessions on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons. We have three experienced coaches and the club is well equipped, although boys are encouraged to buy their own equipment.

The fencing club often fences against other schools and clubs, usually fielding three foil and one epée teams. We have a good record against other clubs and have had some exceptional fencers in the team.

The main recruitment time for the club is at the beginning of the school year in September, but boys can join the club whenever they like, so please do come along and try it out!

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