The Piste: french for trackway, or course;
- our name for the ground we fence on;
- it consists of a 2 x 16(ish) metre wide strip, set out as follows:
- (the run back can be any length of 1.5m or more)
- (more fancy epee pistes are made of metal, so that with hits to the floor, the electric stuff is earthed, thus not registering a hit erroneously)
R: Run back:
- a safety feature, kept clear to allow fencers to come off the piste with out fear of tripping or collisions.
B: Back line:
- if you are driven back untill you have both feet over this line, your opponent scores a point.
W: Warning line:
- we are a fair lot, this gives the retreating fencer notice that if they do not pull their socks up, they will go off the end and give a point away.
G: On Guard line:
- the starting line for all bouts.
- the front foot must be behind this.
C: Centre line:
- name says it all;
- the scoring apparatus is stationed adjacent to this line so both fencers have an equal view of it.
- the president should also start here, facing the score indicator light-box.
Covid-19 – Club suspended
Covid-19 Update: Cancellation of club nights
The UK government has advised that everyone in the UK should now avoid “non-essential” travel and contact, including going to sporting events.
Therefore the committee has decided to suspend the Thursday session until further notice.
As the outbreak of Covid-19 develops, we will provide an update by 15th April.
The committee has also decided to cancel the remaining Monday sessions (due to run until 6th April)
March 17th, 2020
Next Adult Beginners Course
Looking for a last minute present?
Want to get fit after Christmas?
Our next beginners course will start on Thursday 16th January.
Contact Paul on paul@hardens.me.uk
December 23rd, 2019
Subscriptions for 2019-2020
There are 2 options for membership this year:
1: Thursdays only
OR
2: Mondays and Thursdays
Mondays’ will be 1930 to 2130 in Wasps.
Mondays’ session will be for 25 weeks: 23rd September to 9th December and 13th of January to 6th April.
(Thursdays’ will be on all year as current)
For Thursdays only:
Adults: £400
Students/U18’s: £250
Summer only Students: £125
For Mondays and Thursdays:
Adults: £650
Students/U18’s: £425
September 14th, 2019
