12 sessions from Wed 10 Sep 2025 [Show]
St Marys After School fencing session.
This class is restricted to St Marys School pupils only.
You must book here so that we have your details and you are covered by our insurance and most importantly are part of Cambridge Sword Club. The School will invoice you for the fee.
A dynamic, buzzing fencing club and part of the very successful Cambridge Sword Club. Fun friendly local and regional competitions available
The club is led by Sarah Paveley. Sarah was a member of the British national team
from age 14 and is a multiple commonwealth medalist.
This session is coached by Archie Broughton our new enthusiastic coach fully equipped with a great fencing pedigree, coaching qualifications and a Sports Science degree.
All kit is supplied at the session.
If you have fenced for more than one term you MUST be a member of the BFA and confirm your membership number in your booking info. If you have fenced less than one term you will receive temporary (10 weeks) free membership which you can continue for one year for c£15.00.
Membership of the BFA is mandatory for all members of clubs affiliated to the British Fencing Association - it gives many benefits and most importantly, insurance.
Fencing is fun, mentally taxing and physically demanding but it attracts all shapes and sizes – there is no standard athletic type that is successful at fencing. It appeals to those who are sporty and non-sporty and it can instil a great sense of accomplishment, develop flexibility, posture and strength.
We use the British Academy of Fencing syllabus and provide fencers with the opportunity to achieve the bronze, silver and gold performance awards in their first years of fencing and the opportunity to join the evening sessions in Cambridge if/when they feel ready.
We provide all the kit but you must wear long tracksuit trousers, pockets taped or sewn up and trainers. Remember to bring plenty of water, a dry T-shirt and warm top/coat to put on as you leave.