Sessions at CLFC

We run two sessions a week. All experienced fencers are welcome to join.

Sessions are on a Monday and Wednesday evening during term time. The schedule is approximately:

18:30 – Venue opens, fencers are free to use the changing rooms to get ready.
19:00 – Group warm-up session, led by a coach.
19:15 – Group footwork or bladework, led by a coach.
19:30 – Free fencing for experienced fencers on our pistes. We can have up to 13 electric pistes running in the hall.
21:15 – Fencing ends and equipment packed away. Fencers are free to use the showers and changing rooms.
21:30 – We have to leave the venue. Some people then head to the Morpeth Arms for a social drink afterwards.

Depending on the club schedule, there may be a taster class or beginners course running in parallel to the free fencing.

Spring term runs from Monday 4th January 2027 until Wednesday 24th March 2027.

Autumn term runs from Monday 14th September 2026 until Monday 14th December 2026 (no session on Wednesday 9th December).

We are not open on bank holidays.

Guest fencers are expected to have minimum of 6 months experience of electric fencing and wear full kit as outlined in the British Fencing guidelines here:
https://www.britishfencing.com/policy-zone/safety-policies-guidelines/
Anyone who does not comply will not be allowed to fence as a guest.