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 – Return of club nights
We are reopening club nights from the 13th of August, at Wasp’s FC.
Space is limited to a maximum of 24 people
An email has been sent out to club members, if you intend to fence please reply for numbers management and contact tracing; or contact the club via its facebook page.
If you can’t make it on the day, please contact us so that we can fill your spot from the a waiting list.
If you don’t receive an email from the club with a survey please let us know.
These sessions are prioritised for club members, we can only accept guests if there spaces not taken by club members.
August 10th, 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
