Fencing
Described by some as physical chess, fencing is an exhilarating sport that requires both mental and physical agility. We welcome and cater for all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced and competitive fencers. We field teams at a number of competitions throughout the year, including the widely attended Warwick National Novices competition, specifically for fencers with less than two years experience, as well as the international and competitive X-SYSTRA Challenge in Paris. Varsity games also take place annually between Southampton and Portsmouth. The society also offers a number of social events throughout the year including the annual Pirate Social, quiz nights, a Christmas meal, and many more!
Training this year will be:
- Mondays: Advanced Training, The Cube: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
- Thursdays: Mixed Training, Activities Room: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- Fridays: Mixed Training, Team Southampton Sports Hall: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Saturdays: Novices Training, Team Southampton Sports Hall: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Fencing this year are:
Armourer
Novice Representative
Ordinary Member
President
Secretary
Social Secretary
Treasurer
Webmaster
Welfare Secretary
Women's Captain
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Fencing, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year Membership | £60.00 | 30/09/2024 - 29/09/2025 | This membership is for non-novices, and covers the whole academic year. It entitles the individual to attend advanced training sessions, novice sessions, and BUCS competitions. Members can also benefit from time with the club coach, as well as make use of any of the club kit and equipment during training sessions if required. | |
| Novice Year Membership | £50.00 | 30/09/2024 - 29/09/2025 | If you're new to fencing, then this novice membership covers the whole academic year of novice sessions with coaching, as well as allowing you to attend our regular training sessions if you want to. This membership entitles you to use any of the club kit and equipment during the training sessions as required, and the possibility to fence in BUCS competitions | |
| External Year Membership | £55.00 | 30/09/2024 - 29/09/2025 | This membership is for people who are not studying at southampton uni, but wish to fence with us. It covers the whole academic year and entitles the individual to attend any of our training sessions, from advanced to novice, as well as access to the club coach. You can also make use of any of the club kit and equipment during training sessions as required. | |
| Semester 2 Membership | £35.00 | 20/01/2025 - 29/09/2025 | This membership is for non-novice fencers. It covers only semester 2, but still gives the individual access to all the same benefits as the year membership (i.e. access to all sessions, coaching, equipment and BUCS). | |
| Novice Semester 2 Membership | £30.00 | 20/01/2025 - 29/09/2025 | If you're new to fencing this semester then this novice membership covers just the second academic semester, but still entitles you to everything included in the year membership (i.e. access to all sessions, coaching, equipment and BUCS). |
Products
Available products to purchase for Fencing
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Fencing are available to view below
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