FENCING TONIGHT 16.07
You will be pleased to know we’re back in the main sports hall tonight, and from now on all the way through the summer. So that means normal service can be resumed, with a group warm-up / footwork session to start and individual coaching lessons available.
After the record high temperatures of the last few weeks, tonight is a bit cooler, but it’s still unusually warm for this time of year. Please stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks.
BEGINNER COURSE: DATE CHANGE
 Our next Beginner Course was due to start on Thurs. 23.07
This has now been pushed back until after the summer. It will now start on Thurs. 24.09
If you have already booked a place, we can transfer that to the new date, or offer a refund – please let us know. Apologies for any inconvenience.
For further information and to book tickets please <click here>
SAFC OPEN AIR EVENT 2026
It’s back for 2026!!! and the date is set:Â Sunday 06 September
For tickets and further info please click here: <OPEN AIR 2026>
SAFC MERCH ORDER
We’re getting ready for our next club merch order. There’s a minimum order number so please get booking as we only do these periodically.
Guaranteed* to improve accuracy, point control and give priority** at all times whilst making you the envy of all other fencers, on and off the piste!
*may not be guaranteed **not applicable to epee
We have SAFC branded socks, long & short sleeve technical T’s, and hoodies with zip or without.
For further information and to order please visit the SAFC WEBSHOP
BF: COACHING
The club has received the following communication from BF:
We would be grateful if you could share the following opportunities with your members who may be interested in further developing their coaching skills.
For the first time, we are pleased to offer a residential package alongside our upcoming coaching courses. These provide an excellent opportunity for coaches to focus on their development in a supportive, immersive environment.
Upcoming courses include:
Level 2 and Level 3 courses at PGL Caythorpe, Grantham – October 2026
Level 2 course at the Pioneer Centre, Kidderminster – March 2027
Both venues offer on-site accommodation and catering packages. Payment for the accommodation package can be deferred until six weeks prior to the course.
The PGL Caythorpe option can also be combined with a family holiday, offering additional flexibility for those balancing personal commitments.
Further details and booking information can be found here:
View coaching course residential offers
In addition, British Fencing has recently launched a grant scheme designed to support women in coaching. This may be of particular interest to members considering starting or progressing their coaching journey:
Find out more about the Women in Coaching grant scheme
We encourage you to circulate this information to members who may benefit from these opportunities.
If you have any questions,pleases contact development@britishfencing.com
If any of our members are interested in these opportunities, please let one of the committee know – club funding support may be available.
See you on the piste… en garde! SAFC