About us
Barnsley Fencing Club, a non-profit organisation situated in Penistone near Barnsley in South Yorkshire, specialises in Modern Olympic Fencing with a focus on Foil. We welcome members aged 8 and up to join our community. Under the expert guidance of our top coach, Marco Zaffino, our club has a proud history of success. Our members have achieved the titles of Yorkshire and British Champions, with some even having the honour of being selected to compete in the Commonwealth Championships. Join us today and become a part of our thriving community of fencers.
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Our sessions are friendly structured and open to all abilities whether you are brand new or experienced.
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6:30pm- Warm up and games
A fun active start to get everyone moving and ready to fence.
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Beginners lessons when running
New fencers take part in a dedicated coached session early on building confidence and learning key techniques.
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7:30pm- onwards Free fencing
Open fencing and advanced practice for experienced fencers. Beginners are welcome to watch or join in as they feel comfortable.
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Support for beginners
Pool sheets help structure free fencing making it easy to know who to fence and when.
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Everyone is welcome come along get involved and enjoy fencing in a supportive environment.
what to expect
