We are pleased to announce grant funding from the Australian Fencing Federation to run a ten week beginner program for ages 55+.

The grant covers the majority of the costs to provide the program, allowing us to off places to new fencers for only $100 ($10/session).

The 55+ Program will run on Friday nights, 6:30-8pm, at the Nunawading Community Hub. The classes start on October 9th and run for 10 weeks, finishing December 11th. All equipment is provided.

Participants do not need any prior experience with fencing. Come as you are, we will teach you the art of attack and defense with epees and sabres in a safe and welcoming environment.

Registration is now open here: https://www.trybooking.com/DPCDK

Holiday Training Options

Saturday Sept 19th, Nunawading
10am – 1pm  Piste Training

Sept 21st – 25th
CrossXswords Spring Fencing Camp.
https://crossxswords.square.site/

Friday Sept 25th, Nunawading
5pm – 8pm  Piste Training & Public Have-A-Go

Saturday Sept 26th, Nunawading
10am – 1pm  Piste Training & Public Have-A-Go

Sunday 27th – Fencing Victoria Novice & B-grade Competition

Friday Oct 2nd, Nunawading  
5pm – 8pm  Piste Training, and Public Have-A-Go.

Saturday Oct 3rd, Nunawading
10am – 1pm  Piste Training & Public Have-A-Go

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Term Four Classes Start

Monday Oct 5th, Mitcham
7pm-9pm
Women’s Class – Beginner Intake

Wednesday Oct 7th, Mitcham
7pm-9pm
Epee Squad – Beginner Intake

Thursday Oct 8th, Olinda
6pm-8pm
Foil & Epee – Beginner Intake

Friday Oct 9th, Nunawading
5pm-6:30pm
U11 Swordplay & U15 Youth Sabre Squad

6:30pm-8pm
U20 Sabre Squad & 55+ Beginner Program

Saturday Oct 10th, Nunawading
9am-10:30am
U11 Swordplay & U15 Youth Sabre Squad & Adult Social Sabre

10:30am-12pm
Sabre Squad & Adult Novice Sabre

11am-12:30pm
Epee Squad

12pm – 1:30pm
Artistic Fencing & Piste Fencing Practice

Our school holiday Have-a-go sessions are now open for bookings!
https://www.trybooking.com/DNEDU

All sessions run for 90 minutes at the Nunawading Community Hub. All equipment is provided.
Cost is just $15 per child, with group discounts available.

Where numbers permit we split into younger and older groups, and our experienced coaches ensure everyone from ages 7 to 18 can enjoy the challenge of fencing.

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Want to know more?
You can find more information on;
Our Development Pathways here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/fencing-pathways/
Costs and Membership here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/home/membership/
Group Classes Timetable here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/group-classes/

You can also ask us about adult beginner classes starting in week 2 of Term 3.
Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNDZL

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Holiday Timetable

Tuesday June 30th, Mitcham. 
7pm-9pm  High Performance Sabre with Hadi.  Come and try if you’re interested!

Friday July 3rd, Nunawading
6pm – 8pm  Piste Training with Sofya.

Saturday July 4th, Nunawading
10am – 1pm  Piste Training & Public Have-A-Go

Monday 7pm, Mitcham. 7pm-9pm  Women’s Sabre Comp
Tuesday 7pm, Mitcham. 7pm-9pm  HPP with Hadi.
Wednesday 7pm, Mitcham. 7pm-9pm  Friendly Epee Comp, all welcome!
Friday July 10th  5:30pm – 8pm  Friendly Competitions –  Epee & Sabre, and Public Have-A-Go.

Saturday July 11th
10am – 1pm  Piste Training & Public Have-A-Go

This term our senior fencers are preparing for the National Championships, while Secondary School students will have a busy schedule with the Fencing Victoria Schools League Epee.
There are several beginner classes starting on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as our annual Homeschool course.

For our younger fencers, after a busy Term 1 you can now expect to see a few weeks of basic skill building and physical conditioning, with a particular focus on injury prevention. We then build up to the RISE Cup competition on the June long weekend.

Our more social tweens and teens are encouraged to put July 19th in their schedule – the U15 friendly teams competition. Balanced teams make this event fun for fencers of all skill levels, and a great goal for your term 2 training.

All classes resume for Term 2 from Monday April 20th.
Check the Timetable here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/group-classes/

We are pleased to announce our new adult fencing beginner program, which is heavily subsidised by the SRV Sporting Club Grants Program!
Just $60 for 8 weeks!

All adults are welcome to sign up for a class and enjoy 8 weeks of structured classes in epee and sabre.
https://www.trybooking.com/DKHFR

We would particularly like to see some 40+ (“veteran” age) people join us. Our veteran fencers are amazing, last year we sent multiple fencers to the World Veteran Fencing Championships, some of whom only began fencing with us at our last grant-funded program post-Covid.
You don’t have to compete, you don’t have to keep fencing after 8 weeks, but we want you to know it is never too late to learn fencing and play with swords!

Our school holiday Have-a-go sessions are now open for bookings!
https://www.trybooking.com/DKHGI

All sessions run for 90 minutes at the Nunawading Community Hub. All equipment is provided.
Cost is just $15 per child, with group discounts available.

Where numbers permit we split into younger and older groups, and our experienced coaches ensure everyone from ages 7 to 18 can enjoy the challenge of fencing.

Parents want to fence as well? Come to our Saturday sessions and enjoy a free introduction to fencing with our Saturday social adult group while your kids fight among themselves.

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Want to know more?
You can find more information on;
Our Development Pathways here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/fencing-pathways/
Costs and Membership here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/home/membership/
Group Classes Timetable here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/group-classes/

You can also ask us about adult beginner classes, Schools League and Home School classes for secondary school students all starting in Term 2.

We will once again be offering our fencing winter school sport class in terms 2 and 3 of 2026.
Sessions start on May 1st.
Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DJTPA

This is aimed primarily at homeschool students, but all school students are welcome if they are able to make the 3pm time slot. You can also talk to your school PE teacher about including Fencing as a school sport at your school, or join our later sessions on Wednesday (5pm, https://www.trybooking.com/DJWHK) or Friday 5pm (Sabre)!

Sign up for an 8 week introduction to the sport of fencing ($180), or the full 12 week school sport experience ($240).
This class is suitable for complete beginners, primarily aimed at high school aged students but mature grade 5/6 can also attend.

All equipment is provided, or we can assist participants to buy their own inexpensive equipment if they prefer.

Each class runs from 3pm to 4:45pm, Friday afternoons in the Nunawading Community Hub. There are drinking fountains and change rooms on site, a cafe and plenty of parking accessed via Esdale Street.

Participants also have the option to compete in the Winter Schools League fencing events.

Full list of dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 12, 19, 26, July 17, 24, 31, Aug 7th.
No fencing on the King’s Birthday Long Weekend or during school holidays.

Optional Schools League competition dates:
May 3, 17, 31, June 14 – Individual Rounds #1-#4
June 21 – Team Round #1
July 26 – Individual Championships  
August 2nd – Team Championships

It is the start of a new year, are you ready to try a new sport?

Here is a complete list of opportunities for complete beginners to start fencing with our club in Term 1, 2026. Ages are intended as a guideline only, get in touch if you want individual advice.

Equipment and friendly coaches are provided!

Ages 7-10

Fridays, 5pm-6:25pm, Nunawading. Ages 9-12
Saturdays, 9am-10:25, Nunawading. Ages 7-10
Tuesdays, 5pm-6:25pm, Mitcham. Ages 9-12

https://www.trybooking.com/DJDIK

Ages 10-17

Fridays, 5pm-6:25pm, Nunawading. Ages 9-14
Fridays, 6:15pm-8pm, Nunawading. Ages 14-17
Saturdays, 9am-10:25, Nunawading. Ages 10-12
Saturdays, 9am-10:25, Nunawading. Ages 12+
Saturdays, 12pm-1:25pm, Nunawading. Ages 10-16
Tuesdays, 5pm-6:25pm, Mitcham. Ages 9-12
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm, Mitcham. Ages 12+

Ages 16+ (Adults of all ages welcome!)

Saturdays, 9am-10:25, Nunawading. Ages 12+
Mondays, 7pm-9pm, Mitcham. Women 14+
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm, Mitcham. Ages 12+
Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, Mitcham. Ages 14+
Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Mitcham. Ages 14+

Age 12+ Beginner Courses: https://www.trybooking.com/DIPRK
Artistic Fencing: https://www.trybooking.com/DIPTZ
Women’s Beginner Class: https://www.trybooking.com/DIPQS

Group classes for 2026 start with the school term from January 28th.

However we know some of you just can’t get enough of the hottest sport in town, so for you we have the following options in January!

Warm-Up Wednesdays

On Wednesdays January 7th, 14th, and 21st, join us for epee and and sabre training at our Mitcham venue. 7pm-9pm, we’ll open the doors and start the fans early. If things really heat up there will be useful drills we can do without all the kit on.

This session is covered by your standard club membership and term 1 fee. Visitors also welcome. Just make sure you pay your club and Fencing Victoria memberships before you arrive to fence!

If you have never fenced before, scroll down to our Have-A-Go session information.

Summer Training Camp

January Friday 16th – Sunday 18th

Three days of intensive training, catering for both epee and sabre, and all skill levels.
Book for the whole camp, or individual days.
More details and booking links can be found here: https://whitehorsechevaliers.org.au/summer-fencing-camp/

Have A Go Sessions

Yes, our school holiday have-a-go sessions are back, for one week only in January!
And yes, if you have a go and then decide you can’t wait for term to start, you will learn enough that you will be able to sign up for the 3 day fencing camp.

For Kids and Teens (Sabre):
January 12th, 12pm – 1:30pm
January 14th, 12pm – 1:30pm and 2pm-3:30pm
January 15th, 2pm-3:30pm

For Teens and Adults (Epee):
January 7th, 7pm-8:30pm
January 14th, 7pm-8:30pm
January 21st, 7pm-8:30pm

Your annual club membership cost remains unchanged at $90. Join before January 31st and you can enjoy a 50% early bird discount!

All members must be affiliated with Fencing Victoria, the cost for the basic Club/School option is now $48 for the year.

You can purchase both of these at the same time using the Fencing Victoria Portal.
If you need some help, try our handy registration guide.

Session Fees

Alas, after keeping session fees unchanged for several years, this year we have had to add a CPI increase.

Single Session (fencing just once a week) = $260
Multi Session (all you can fence buffet) = $360
Visitor Fee (per session) = $26

At less than $10/week extra Multi Session is already a great option if you want to regularly fence twice a week or more. But we know a lot of our members just can’t commit to a regular weekly schedule, and would benefit from the freedom to attend on a fully flexible basis.

We are always looking for ways to get more people fencing more often. So this year we are trialing an Annual Multi Session Upgrade option on your membership.

With this option, you pay $200 up front in January or February for the multi session upgrade. Then each term you pay for the single session ($250), and the multi upgrade is automatically applied. This gives you a full year of multi session access, with 50% discount on the upgrade price.

Doing the maths, this means if you attend at least 8 extra sessions in addition to your regular one-a-week, you will already be saving money. A perfect option if you just want to attend a few of the Friday Fight Night events, or put in some extra training when you have a quiet week.

Annual Multi Session Upgrade is only available as a limited trial until the end of February. You can add it to your cart when you buy your membership or pay your term 1 fee.