Fencing

WHAT IS FENCING?

A fun, high intensity sport and one of the first to be introduced into the Olympics in which competitors try to score hits on their opponents using swords. A sport encouraging not only physical but also mental development in a close social environment.

HOW MANY TEAMS DO WE HAVE?

  • Men's 1st team (BUCS South East 2B)
  • Women's 1st team (BUCS South East 2B)

RECENT HONOURS

  • Women's 1st - BUCS South Eastern 2A Winners - 2018/19
  • Women's 1st - BUCS South Eastern Conference Cup Winners - 2018/19
  • Essex Blades Team of the Year Runners-Up - Women's 1st - 2018/19
  • Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2019/20, 2023/24, 2024/25 
  • Essex Blades Silver Standard Club - 2017/18, 2020/21 
  • Shortlisted Social Club of the Year-2020/21
  • Men's 1st - BUCS South Eastern Tier 1A - 2024/25

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed in the tab above with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

To get involved, all you need are trainers with good grip, loose & comfortable trousers ideally tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt plus a spare. All other kit is provided.

TRAINING TIMES

CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday

8.15-10PM

Sports Hall

 All members welcome

CLUB TRAINING

Friday

8.15-10PM

Sports Hall

 All members welcome

Upcoming events

Fencing Come and Try Session
6th October 9pm - 10pm
Sports Arena
Essex Blades Fencing Come and Try Session
Fencing Come and Try Session
9th October 3pm - 5pm
Sports Arena
Essex Blades Fencing Come and Try Session

Committee

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Welfare Officer

Armourer

Men's 1 Captain

Secretary

Social Media Officer

Social Secretary

Women's 1 Captain

JOIN CLUB

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

Please contact the group committee if you have any queries about which membership is right for you.

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are manually uploaded to the Essex Sport system so it may take up to 5 working days before you can book onto your sessions via the Essex Sport app.

Should you have any problems please email blades@essex.ac.uk

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