We run regular introductory courses, which require no previous experience and will give you a real taste for the sport.

Our next course will run between 7 Mar 2024 and 9 May 2024.
Over 10 weeks, you will learn the basic techniques & tactics whilst developing physical fitness & improving mental agility.
On completing the course you will have built up enough technique to take on our regular members.
Many of our long standing fencers started with one of our beginners courses, and some of our recent beginners have been competing in, and winning medals at novice competitions.
Go to our Shop to book your place.

Cost :  £99
Next starting date : 7 Mar 2024

We provide:

10 weeks of 2hr training
Max places : 12
All specialist equipment
Time : 8pm each Thursday

All you need:

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
Trainers
Something to drink
Go to our Shop to book your place.
Free British Fencing Introduction membership. (Amongst other benefits, this provides you with free insurance for the full duration of the course.)

Payment is via PayPal with payments accepted from Debit Cards, Credit Cards or a Paypal account. Cheques may be accepted, subject to approval: please email the club secretary if you need to pay by cheque.

The course fee is non-refundable or transferable to another course unless due to exceptional circumstances.
You should receive a confirmation email within 3 working days of registering for a course. If you do not, please first check your spam folder, and then email the club secretary.
While the beginners’ course should not prove strenuous for most people, St Albans Fencing Club accepts no liability for any injury. If you are concerned about your ability to take part, please consult your doctor and contact the club first.

It is a requirement of British Fencing insurance regulations that all participants must have British Fencing Membership. For beginners, this is free for 90 days through their Introduction Membership. Aside from this initial enrolment, St Albans Fencing Club are not responsible for ensuring those training with the club have personal insurance.

Those who continue fencing after their free 90 day Introduction Membership expires will need to upgrade to British Fencing Starter Membership to ensure they have their own insurance.

Information supplied will be stored securely and will only be used by St. Albans Fencing Club