We are pleased to announce that in Term 2 we are offering a new class, one designed particularly for homeschool students.

Sign up for an 8 week introduction to the sport of fencing, starting May 2nd.
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 3:15pm 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.

Register Here: https://www.trybooking.com/DALRW

Full list of dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 13, 20, 27, July 4.
No fencing on the King’s Birthday Long Weekend.

Our popular school holiday “Have A Go” sessions are back this Easter! You can now sign up online here: https://www.trybooking.com/CZWED

We will also be running a friendly club sabre competition at our Nunawading venue on April 5th for all fencers 12+. This is free for club members, starts 10am sharp, and you might like to stay afterward for coffee or lunch in the cafe area.

Mid-holidays will see many club members attending the state Veterans (40+), B-grade and Novice (<2 years fencing) competitions. If you need information on this, don’t hesitate to talk to your coach or use the What’s App groups.

High School Epeeists should check out the Schools League Pre-Season Camp. Beginners are welcome, although if you are not already affiliated with Fencing Victoria you will need to do that before you can register.
You can read more here about Schools League Fencing.

No fencing during the Easter long weekend. We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break, and we will see you back for the start of term 2 from Tuesday April 22nd.

Saturday September 14th is World Fencing Day.

We are celebrating with our ever-popular Bring a Friend day!

All club members are invited to being a friend with them to the final training session of term from Saturday 14th. Fencers will be responsible for helping their friend get into the fencing kit, learn the basic moves, and then get to fence with them.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

It may feel like we’ve barely begun term 2, but school holidays are nearly here again.
Here is a quick summary of what is happening.

School Holidays

Midwinter Tournament
Saturday June 29th
Doors Open 9am.
Lunch provided at completion of competition (no later than 1pm!)
Register via the Stack Team App
More infor here: https://www.facebook.com/events/814256546755292

School Holiday Program
July Wed 3rd,2pm. Thu 4th,10am. Sat 6th, 10am.
Suitable for complete beginners, sign up for any session via Trybooking
https://www.trybooking.com/CSWOS

Training Sessions in July
Mon 1, 6, 7pm-9pm
Tue 2, 7, 7pm-9pm
Wed 3, 10, 7pm-9pm
Sat 6, 13, 10am-12pm (piste fencing only)

U15 Teams Competition

There is a state U15 Teams competition on Sunday July 14th.
If you plan to be away during the holidays, make sure you register your interest with the coaches and get back in time to compete!

Term 3 Registrations

Signing up for the first time? Download the Stack Team App to your phone or fill in the registration form here: https://whitehorsechevaliersfencing.teamapp.com/registration_templates?_list=v1

If you are already a member, remember to log in and pay your fees for term 3.
Once a Week = Single Session, $250
Fencing at more than one sessions a week = Multi Session, $350
Only fencing at the Olinda venue? $170

As many of our sessions are now at full capacity, we are very pleased to be able to offer a new class in term 3 2024.

The new class will be a Swordplay session, aimed at primary school children in grades 2-6, run by our Head Coach Lisa Lagergren. Lisa will also be available for individual lessons after 6:30pm.

In the past we have found parents often have trouble getting to activities after school at 4:30pm, so this session will run 5pm-6:30pm similar to our Friday session.

Please note that the popular Friday session is now closed to new fencers aged under 12.

We are taking orders for club T-shirts and Hoodies.

Orders close June 16th.

You can pick up an order form at training, or simply e-mail your order to coach@whitehorsechevaliers.org.au with your required size(s).

Hoodie Size Chart

All classes resume for term 2 from Monday April 24th.
For most of our fencers this term represents a break from competitions, and a chance to build their skills for a busy second half of the year.

Saturday

9am – 10:30: Swordplay & Swordcraft

9am-10:30: Adult Beginner Class, starting April 29th.
Register Here: https://www.trybooking.com/CGICI

10:30-12:30: Epee and Sabre Squads (Junior & Senior)
Please note the new start time for Epee!

Monday

7pm-9pm: Women’s Epee and Sabre training

7pm-8:30pm: Women’s Beginner Course, starting May 1st.
Register Here: https://www.trybooking.com/CGICG

Tuesday

7pm-9pm: Sabre Squad

Wednesday

7pm-9pm: Epee Training – Beginners Welcome.

Thursday

6pm-8pm: Epee training

6:30pm-8pm: Adult Beginner Course, starting May 4th.
Register Here: https://www.trybooking.com/CGICN

Friday

5pm-6:30pm: Swordcraft & Junior Sabre training

You can now book a place on our term 2 beginner classes!

Saturday mornings, 9am-10:30am – https://www.trybooking.com/BYQWG

Tuesday evenings, 7pm-8:30pm – https://www.trybooking.com/BYQWH

Looks like this could take a while, so here are some fencing activities for you to try while at home!

We have daily 5-min challenges going up on our YouTube account. Here is a link to the first one, you can subscribe to be notified of each update!
https://youtu.be/Zp2YBbx53wU

The Head Coach has also put together some training ideas for our younger fencers.
Sabre Fencing for Kids Playlist

Fencing Wordsearch
Fencing Crossword
Word Jumble

Colouring Sheets –
Wheelchair Fencing
Fencing Worksheet
Olympic Fencing
Musketeers
Daffy Duck
Mouseketeers
Puss in Boots
Barbie
Barbie Musketeers

We’ve all survived another lock-down! Are you ready to fence?

We’ve received another grant! Many thanks to the Victorian Government and Change Our Game for the Community Activation Grants Round 2.
This grant will enable us to run more introductory classes, targeting young women and girls. There is also provision for more development work for our coaches.

So in term 3 you can look forward to:

Fridays 5pm-6:30pm, U12 Junior Class. Beginners Welcome.
Saturdays 9am, U12 Junior class and 12+ Beginner course starting July 17th.
Mondays 7pm, Women’s Fencing Class. Beginners course starts August 2nd.
Tuesdays 7pm, Beginners Course – TBA.
Thursdays 6pm, Epee at Olinda. Beginners Welcome.