About En Garde fencing club.
En Garde Fencing Club.
Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
11th Avenue
Tauranga.
We teach foil predominantly but have épée for those who are a little more experienced. We will be extending to Sabre in the near future.
Sessions consist of class lessons, individual lessons and bouts on electric equipment. For those in Secondary School we also compete in Auckland if club members wish to and are at a suitable level.
Club times-
Wednesday evening- 7-9
Sunday afternoon- 3-5
What to wear or bring-
On Feet-
Must wear shoes with some grip. Any trainers will do for the beginner but Tennis or Squash trainers are very good, fencing shoes for committed fencers are a cost saver in the long run.
On legs-
Jeans or track pants. Eventually if competing beyond Secondary School level fencing breeches will be required.
On torso-
A t-shirt because we get hot.
On Hand-
A glove would be good but is not essential. Golf glove for your dominant hand is often used. Thin garden glove with grip. Ideally for someone considering fencing for a year or more they should buy a fencing glove- we can get a 10% discount buying as a club.
Bring-
A bottle of water/ drink- we get hot.
Costs-
First trial session free of obligation only $3 to go towards hire of venue paid directly to the coach.
Membership is required if the student wishes to continue.
We charge a small fee for hire of venue.
$3 per session.... Or
$20 per term if you attend only one session a week.
$40 per term if you attend both sessions each week.
Full annual membership to En Garde
$120.00
Half year membership to En Garde, from January to June or July to December.
$70.00
One term membership to En Garde
$50.00 *
Membership funds go directly into the running costs of the club, all coaching and lessons provided are free. Full and half year membership give access to use all club equipment during club times and for competitions at National and Secondary School Level. You may need to purchase some kit to compete at National/ International level.
Committee members and contact details.
| Coaches | Anthony Mair | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | mob- +64 27 562 2536 |
| Anna Garcia | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Treasurer | Reuben Beer | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Secretary | Claire Koch | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |