Payment News
Payment Methods – Google Pay, Apple Pay and Microsoft Pay should now be available and soon Revolut. Additionally Link. Stripe Link works much the same way, securely storing your payment data for use on sites that support Stripe Link. So if you do not trust those other big companies consider this one. Stripe is now one of the biggest global payment processors.
General Notes about online payment of Fees (click here)
We no longer accept Cash or Cheques to avoid handling notes and coin, to reduce onsite admin and avoid long visits to rapidly disappearing banks!
The Club uses the Stripe Payment Gateway, as used by major companies and British Fencing. This gives us greater flexibility behind the scenes and lower bank fees.
Stripe can accept all standard credit and debit cards, GPay, ApplePay and others. Some cards require ‘3D’ verification using SMS or a Postcode, as required by your card provider.
New members or adult trainees. Make sure you have registered as a Member before paying fees. We must have up to date contact details for legal/insurance reasons, and it creates an account to keep track of your payment!s
Once registered you can close the tab to return here
Guidance for Members and Visitors (click here)
Fencing is a very safe sport and is regulated by the national governing body, British Fencing (BF). To meet their insurance and child protection requirements all fencers have to comply with the following
- You must be a member of British Fencing. We suggest the free 90 day Introductory Membership, followed by the Starter category. Non-fencers may also take out a Supporter Membership for £14pa
- You must be a registered member of Blackheath Fencing Club with up to date contact details
- Fees are payable in the first week of each school term in September, January and after Easter. Guest fees are payable on the day
- Whilst there are no specific Covid prevention requirements, we prefer that you do not attend the club if you have any cold, flu or Covid like symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with those symptoms.
- At Blackheath School, enter through the main entrance on Vanbrugh Park
- Parents of children should collect them in the school car park to avoid crowding on the stairs
- Other adults should avoid being in the hall while children are present
- Once you are registered you will be invited to join a WhatsApp group as this is now our main means of communication and a great way to engage with other members.
- After all that, Welcome to the club and have some great fencing!
Adult Training Fees are available for purchase and show both current fees and those that apply from 2nd January 26.
2025 Adult Training fees apply if the Taster fee is paid by the end of 1st January
Adult Training Course Fees
For Beginners Aged 15+Taster Sessions and
Refreshers for Experienced Fencers
9 weeks group training plus up to 6 weeks further fencing
Concession rates for unwaged
Tuesdays only
Adult Member Fees
Members Aged 18 – 60+
Guests + Coaching
On Tuesdays and Thursdays
Discount for 2 days/week
Concession rates for unwaged
Musketeers and Cadets Fees
Ages 9 – 17
From Beginners to
Experienced
On Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Discounts for more than one child
and more than one day
Second Hand
Kit For Sale
About Age Ranges
We cannot take children under 9 years old because equipment rules change at age 10 and we have insufficient storage space for it.
Young people of age 16-17 fence as Cadets in the Adult Club but pay Junior (Musketeer) rates.
Armoury Services
Servicing, Repairs, Upgrades, Rewires and Advice from a member of the Guild of Armourers
This service is provided on a private basis starting at £free
Whilst DIY is good there are some expensive mistakes easily made! Advice is free