Chilwell Blades Fencing Club

beginners course

next beginners course - september 2008

If you are interested in enrolling on our next Beginners Course it is ESSENTIAL that you read-on below for the full information.

beginners course - Ł50 per person

This includes

* Membership of the Club for the term. (There are no reductions for children / students /unwaged / oaps)

* Full tuition from BFA Registered coaches at County & Regional level.

* A Course Booklet. The Beginners Course will follow the British Academy of Fencing Course structure.

* Full Kit Supplied throughout the duration of the course.

Just before Christmas the Club has an internal competition which is also open to the beginners, so you will be

able to get involved in competitive fencing, should you wish to, after the Beginners Course has ended.

available places

There are a total of 15 places on the Beginners Course. The MINIMUM age for the Beginners Course is 10

years. There will be a maximum of 7 places available for people under 14 years. ALL Fencers under the age of

14 years MUST be accompanied throughout the entire evening by an adult. The supervising adult doesn't have

to be fencing, but MUST remain in the hall throughout the entire session and NOT in the bar, reception or pub!!

enrolment

The course runs from its start date, every Wednesday evening at Chilwell Olympia, up until the end of the

Fencing Session. Full details of where and when to meet on the night are made available to those enrolling on

the course or wishing to book a place. Please see the 'LOCATION' page for the club location.

Upon payment being received you will be issued with a receipt to bring along with you on the first night.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BRING IT WITH YOU on the FIRST night, so you can be admitted onto the course.

ONLY PEOPLE WITH A BOOKING RECEIPT WILL BE ADMITTED. You should wear comfortable tracksuit bottoms,

T-shirt and 'Non-Marking' trainers.

course structure - 7pm - 8.30pm

week 1 - Introduction, Safety & 'Kitting up' - It is very important that you attend this session as it forms the

basis for the following weeks ahead.

week 2 - onwards - we get the hall. Get set up, Club announcements, etc

Warm up (15 minutes), kit on, arm yourselves.

Lesson with one or more qualified coaches. Lesson lasts 1 hour.

Kit tidied away.

contact

If you are interested in enrolling on a Beginners Course it is ESSENTIAL that you now read the

'frequently asked questions' page below where all your questions are answered with more important detailed

information, then contact Marie our Club Secretary by email at the address below to either enrol on the course or

leave your details for future courses. We look forward to seeing you!