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!