UTS Fencing Club holds fencing classes on a regular basis at the UTS Sydney Boys High Gymnasium on Cleveland Street in Moore Park. The beginner's fencing classes are tailored to those who have never fenced before and gives an overall introduction to the sport. For those that are interested in continuing with fencing, UTS Fencing Club also holds intermediate fencing classes for those that have completed the beginner's fencing class.
2010
Beginners' Class
Autumn Sessions
Beginners' Fencing Lessons - Monday class
Dates: March 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Duration: 3 x 2 hour sessions
Beginners' Fencing Lessons - Wednesday class
Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 6:15 - 7:45pm
Duration: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
Spring Sessions
Beginners' Fencing Lessons - Monday class
Dates: August 16, 23, 30, September 6
Time: 6.15 - 7:45pm
Duration: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
Beginners' Fencing Lessons - Wednesday class
Dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1
Time: 6.15 - 7:45pm
Duration: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
Intermediate Class
Intermediate fencing classes are for any fencers who have already completed a beginners class.
Intermediate Fencing Lessons - Autumn
Dates: Wednesday April 14, 21, May 5, 12
Time: 6.15 - 7.45pm
Duration: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
Intermediate Fencing Lessons - Spring
Dates: Wednesdays September 8, 15, 22
Time: 6.15 - 8:15pm
Duration: 3 x 2 hour sessions
All participants should wear long tracksuit pants, T-shirt, sport shoes and bring along a gardening/leather glove for his/her dominant hand. Fencing equipment is supplied for class usage.
| Venue: |
UTS Sydney Boys' High Gym, Cleveland Street, Moore Park
(Buses from Railway Square to the Gym: 393, 395, 372) |
| Cost: |
UTS Advantage program members: $30
UTS Alumni/student/staff (non advantage program members): $60
Public: $100 |
| Maximum class size: |
12 |
| Registration: |
Please contact Ms. Carly Halliday Recreation Development Officer by email: Carly.Halliday@uts.edu.au or phone: (02) 9514 1454. |
Junior Classes
Musketeers Program
The Musketeers Program is especially designed to bring the joy of fencing to youngsters (Ages:8-12 years). Participants will learn the tradition, technique and strategy of fencing in a happy and stimulating atmosphere. Through fencing games and play, participants will learn the importance of cooperation and the spirit of fair play; at the same time; they will also develop confidence and fitness. Special attention is paid to safety.
Saturday
Term 1
Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February, 6th 13th, 20th, 27th March and 3rd April
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Duration: 9 x 1.5 hour sessions
Term 2
Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May, 5th 12th, 19th, and 26th June
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Duration: 9 x 1.5 hour sessions
Term 3
Dates: 24th, 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August, 4th, 11th and 18th Sept
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Duration: 9 x 1.5 hour sessions
Term 4
Dates: 16th, 23rd, 30th Oct, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Nov and 4th Dec
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Duration: 9 x 1.5 hour sessions
All participants should wear long tracksuit pants, T-shirt, sport shoes and bring along a towel, water bottle and a gardening/leather glove for his/her dominant hand. Fencing equipments are supplied for class usage.
Venue: UTS Sydney Boys' High Gym, Cleveland Street, Moore Park
Cost: $240
Registration for Musketeers Class: contactus@utsfencing.com