We train at our Mitcham venue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, 7pm-9pm.
The Monday session is a women’s only session, most suitable for ages 16+, and with particular focus on the Masters (30+) and Veterans (40+) age groups.
Tuesday training includes an after-school class for ages 7-10 at 5pm, and two groups in the evening from 7pm – our regular sabre squad, and the Competition/HP program. There is a group warm-up and footwork starting at 7pm. These are followed by group drills, free-fencing practice and individual lessons. At the moment this session has sabre fencing only.
Wednesday epee training begins at 7pm. There is a group warm-up and footwork drills, followed by group drills, free-fencing practice and individual lessons. This session is recommended for ages 12+.
We train most weeks of the year, except for a Christmas break from mid-December to mid-January.
Visitors are welcome, there is a visitor fee of $25. Visitors must be affiliated with their state or national fencing association. Equipment is available for hire if required.
Location
Based in the city of Whitehorse, we can be found training at:
494 Whitehorse Road (Maroondah Hwy)
Mitcham
Mitcham
The school carpark is entered via the west-bound service lane, enter via Elizabeth street. You can park anywhere on the asphalt – go to the left of the main gate toward the tennis courts to find us.
The hall is upstairs in the building nearest the train station, use the door near the tennis courts and the stairs inside the glass doors. All exterior stairs are emergency exits only.
The hall is upstairs in the building nearest the train station, use the door near the tennis courts and the stairs inside the glass doors. All exterior stairs are emergency exits only.
Coaching
Coaching is provided by Lisa Lagergren (Swordcraft, Beginner Classes and Sabre Squad), Lindsay Mitcham (epee) and Cathi Walker (Women’s Sabre), Hadi Miri (Competition/HPP Sabre). All coaches are fully accredited, with Working with Children check and Level 2 First Aid.
Individual lessons are available at standard rates. Beginners are welcome at the start of each term.
Contact
0450 556 330