The Musketeers is our club for 9 to 14 year olds
Started in September 2010 there are 60 Junior Members as at March 26
They are passing Achievement Awards and compete in county and regional competitions taking gold, silver and bronze medals.
Fencing teaches a number of skills: Fitness, agility and quick thinking of course, but also life skills such as Respect for others, Self-discipline, Self-confidence, leadership, Decision making and Loyalty. Fencing helps grow and develop good citizens
Fencing is good for children and older students, it keeps the brain fed with oxygen and the body active. It helps them study and relax. A fit body gives them a fit mind
We also believe that the personal development of the child is more important than that of fencing skill so we don’t push them into competing but let them choose when or if, they are ready.
One Musketeer parent has said –
(My son) is loving the sport and very glad to be involved. It’s a lovely club you run – focused on the sport and challenging, but very friendly and welcoming too.
Taster sessions for juniors are held at the beginning of September, January and after Easter of each year.
Weekday sessions are from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Saturday sessions are from 10.30am to noon
Children should bring trainers, loose fitting trousers, trackies or stretch leggings, no shorts. A T-shirt and a drink
See our Where and When page for location details, transport, parking and building access.
You can sign up to our email list so that we can send you an email reminder of the next taster session
Or you can register your child as a member now and we will add you to the Enquirers email list. Do not pay any fees at this stage but you will get advance notice of our sessions.
Ages: Young people can usually start at the age of 9 providing that they become 10 during the current academic year.
Meeting on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (see Where and When for times) we have four qualified and DBS checked coaches. There is a group of starters and a group of more experienced to which the starters can progress within a term or two depending on individual ability. We also get them fencing each other on the electric kit as soon as we can to build experience.
The starter group have intensive group coaching and the more experienced practice with electric weapons every week and have regular 5-10 minute one to one coaching.
Children should wear trainers, T-Shirt (perhaps bring a spare too), loose trousers, trackies or stretch leggings, (not shorts) and, very important, a drink. (yes, I have already said that but…)
Competitions are encouraged as this is the best way to learn and grow as a fencer but it is up to the individual. We hold an annual Club Championships with an array of awards and prizes so that everyone goes away with some recognition of their achievement.
Welfare: Child Welfare is paramount. Parents, please see the section on ClubMark for more information on this and also the Parents Fencing Survival Guide
There is regular WhatsApp/email communication with parents/carers, a parents evening once year and at least one parent/carer is elected to the Managing Committee to represent the Junior members. i.e. all those under 18.
For fees see our What Does It Cost page
For more information please contact the Club Coaches (through our contact page).