Want to try something different for 2019? Start Fencing sessions in the North East

Olympic fencing

Want to try a fun way to be fitter? With friends or family? Fencing is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, core-stability, speed and MENTAL AGILITY, without event knowing it! More fun than going to the gym!

North East Fencing in partnership with local clubs have session for all abilities and is suitable for ages 8 and beyond! Just contact the club for suitability and availability.  CLICK HERE FOR NE CLUBFINDER

All specialist fencing equipment is included and coaches are registered with British Fencing.  Participants need to wear tracksuit type trousers and trainers.  A spare t-shirt may also needed!

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For information, contact Beth Davidson  beth4fencing@aol.com 07834884194

 

BEGINNER CLASSES AVAILABLE

STREET SWORDS / DARLINGTON SWORD CLUB@ Darlington Dolphin Centre

Venue: The Sports Hall, Darlington Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington. DL1 5RP

Cost: Under 11yrs £3 Over 11 yrs £3.50

When:  11th September 2018 - July 2019

Days and ages:  Mondays. Ages 8yrs-11yrs 5.30-7pm    Ages 11 yrs and over 7.15-9pm

Contact: Beth Davidson Tel. 07834884194 E-mail: beth4fencing@aol.com

Website: www.street-swords.org

 

DURHAM SHINCLIFFE @ Fencing Centre Durham University

Venue: Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle, Durham DH1 3SE [GOOGLE MAP]

Cost: £7.50 per session  (member rate) £9 (non-member)

When: From September 2017 to July 2019

Days and Age Groups:

Ages Under 14yrs  Mondays Junior Beginners - 5.00-6.30pm [BOOKING] £7.50 per session (members)

For Ages 14+

Adult Beginner Classes :

Wednesdays - Adult Beginner Epee Class [BOOKING] £7.50 per session.

Tuesdays  [BOOKING] £7.50 per session

Times: 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

ALL FENCING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Contact: Carole Seheult Email: c.seheult@btinternet.com Tel. 07810810380

Website: http://fencingnortheast.org/durham-fencing-centre/

 

HETTON le HOLE @ Phoenix Fencing Club

Venue: Hetton School. DH5 9JZ 

Cost: Please contact club for details

When: All year

Days and Age groups: Thursdays. Ages 8yrs and over 7-9pm Wheelchair fencing

Contact: Chris Morton,  E-mail: chris@shawsavill.co.uk

Website: https://www.durhamphoenixfencing.co.uk/

 

CUMBRIA@ Herdwick Fencing Club

Venue: Cockermouth School, Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth. CA13 9HF

Days: Fridays 7.30-9.30 All ages

When: From September

Contact: Steve Hannah Email: midtown31@hotmail.com

 

HEXHAM @ Tynedale Fencing Club

Venue: Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PD

When: From 19th Sept

Days and Age groups: Tuesdays 4-6pm Juniors 6-8 Adults

Contact: tynedalefencingclub@gmail.com

 

MIDDLESBROUGH @ Teesside Fencing Club

Venue: Breckon Hill Community Centre, Breckon Hill Road, Middlesbrough. TS4 2DS [GOOGLE MAP]

Days and Age groups: Thursdays 6.15pm - 10.00pm.   Ages 11yrs and over

Contact: Paul Maxwell Email: psmaxwell@sky.com  Tel: 07710461392

Website: www.teessidefencingclub.moonfruit.com

 

NEWCASTLE @ Newcastle Fencing Club

Venue: Unit B3 Benfield Business Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle. NE6 4NQ

Days: Monday-Saturdays

Contact: nfc.raygolden@gmail.com

Website: www.newcastlefencingsportstrust.org

 

NEWCASTLE @ Lindisfarne Fencing Club

Venue: Unit B3 Benfield Business Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle. NE6 4NQ

Days: Mondays 7pm-9pm All ages

Contact: Janet Person E-mail: pearson1942@btinternet.com

 

 

CONTACT THE CLUBS DIRECT TO CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF FENCING.

Places are subject to availability and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

 

 

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August 8, 2016