Cambridge Fencing

Essex Open & Foil Intermediates Competition

Laurence Bunnage — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:29:49 +0000

The 34th Essex Open competition has been advertised in The Sword magazine for the 1st and 2nd September 2012. Entry is via www.LeonPaul.com.

For those with 3 years or less fencing experience Essex are also holding an Intermediate Foil Event. This should be a good introduction into the competition format for those with limited experience.

CFC – club refereeing course

Michael Kranz — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:35:46 +0000

Mike Ellis from Huntingdon will come on Thu 3 May to our club night and teach those interested. Please go to our Courses page for reading material.

CFC AGM 2012

Michael Kranz — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:11:25 +0000

… will be on Thu 17 May, 8 pm.

Refereeing Course – Sun 10 Jun

Michael Kranz — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:54:37 +0000

At Netherhall Sportshall, Queen Ediths Way 10 – 4 pm.
Pre-course reading material is linked to our Courses page.
Please contact us of you are interested.

New Intermediate Course

Michael Kranz — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:07:55 +0000

… continuing with the new intake 5 April 2012. Also, anyone who thinks they need a brush-up on their fencing skills is welcome to join at any time. More details on the Course pages.

Next Beginner’s Course – 27 Sept 2012

Michael Kranz — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:08:40 +0000

The next Beginners Course will start Thu 27 Sept 2012 (8:00-9:00pm on 10 consecutive Thursday nights at Netherhall Upper School Sportshall).

To apply, please see the Beginners Course registration on the Course page.

2012 Open Air competition

Michael Kranz — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:03:03 +0000

The Cambridge Open Air will take place this year on Sun 1 July 2012 at

StBede’s School, Cambridge. More details on the Competition page.

Open Air Competition: 2011 Results

Laurence Bunnage — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:27:12 +0000

The results are now published on the Open Air page.

Use of ‘Sword Price Fighter’ fencing equipment

plennard — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:38:07 +0000

Many of you will be aware recent issues with regard to the ‘Sword Price Fighter’ fencing equipment. Following on from Notices issued by the BFA (British Fencing Notice 6th May, 7th May, 9th May) and, in light of an un-clear legal situation resulting from an adverse safety test of some ‘Sword Price Fighter’ kit, Cambridge Fencing Club is going to err on the side of caution and not allow the use of the following:

‘Sword Price Fighter’ jackets;

‘Sword Price Fighter’ breeches;

‘Sword Price Fighter’ under plastrons.

However, ‘Sword Price Fighter’ masks may be used, but only following an examination by a BFA Armourer.

As the safety of the fencers must be our first and overriding priority we feel obliged to follow the lead of the British Youth Championships in Sheffield and apply the same restrictions to the use of ‘Sword Price Fighter’ Kit at the 2011 Cambridge Open Air competition on 3rd July 2011.

Cambridge Fencing Club will review this situation once the BFA has reported on the findings of its enquiry.