The Swords Club

The Swords Club Welcome to The Swords Club! The club was formed in 1913, and is the oldest continually operating fencing club in Australia.

It operates from the gymnasium at North Sydney Girls High School in Crows Nest. The club's membership has included many State and Australian champions, and has been the centre for State and National training squads, competitions and camps. Under Head Coach Vivienne Tucker, who is supported by five other qualified coaches, we welcome fencers of all abilities from beginners to advanced. The Club off

ers beginners classes for all ages, individual coaching in foil and epee, as well as social fencing. Please feel free to contact us if you would like any further information on our club or details of lessons and classes. We look forward to welcoming you to The Swords Club.

21/04/2026

A notice to all members, the Swords Club will be CLOSED this Saturday, 25 April, in recognition of ANZAC Day.

The Swords Club held its 2025 Nils Saksen Mixed Handicap Foil Competition on Saturday 13 December. Congratulations to t...
15/01/2026

The Swords Club held its 2025 Nils Saksen Mixed Handicap Foil Competition on Saturday 13 December.

Congratulations to the finalists.
1st Claire
2nd Sami
Equal 3rd
Derrick
Hilary
George
6th Ben

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15/01/2026

TSC – We’re back for 2026

Happy New Year for 2026

We’re back for social fencing and individual lessons from Saturday 17 January 2026 and Tuesday 13 January 2026.
Note: The club will open from 3:00pm on Saturdays 17 and 24 January 2026 and will go back to the usual 10.00am to 5.00pm from Saturday 31 January 2026.

Contact your coach to see when they are starting lessons for 2026.

Class Lessons are back from Saturday 31 January 2026.

See you there.

30/11/2025

74th Nils Saksen Mixed Handicap Foil – Saturday, 13 December 2025

Club members of all ages and standards are invited to compete in the annual Nils Saksen Mixed Handicap Foil. Fencing will be electric with score handicaps against the more competent fencers. Prizes awarded to the top 6 finalists. All competitors must have their own equipment.

Schedule

Arrival – 8:30am for 9:00am roll call
President’s address – 9:15am – 9:30am
Start of competition – 9:30am
Lunch – During the lunch period, a free sausage sizzle with drink will be provided for all
entrants. Other food items will also be available throughout the day.
Parking will be available in the school through the gates to the left of the loading bay
Entry fee – $25 (2025 membership fees paid)

09/01/2025

Happy New Year for 2025
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We're back for social fencing and individual lessons from Saturday 11 January 2025.

Contact your coach to see when they are starting lessons for 2025.

Class Lessons are back from Saturday 1 February 2025.

The Swords Club wraps 2024 up with the 73rd running of the Nils Saksen Cup.
14/12/2024

The Swords Club wraps 2024 up with the 73rd running of the Nils Saksen Cup.

73rd annual Nils Saksen competitionAs always, a great display of our club's community and fun had by all.Congratulations...
14/12/2024

73rd annual Nils Saksen competition

As always, a great display of our club's community and fun had by all.

Congratulations to Sami Beaumont for taking out this year's trophy 🏆

Did anyone say "73rd"?Get ready for the Club's biggest annual event which promises lots of fun and camaraderie for every...
28/11/2024

Did anyone say "73rd"?

Get ready for the Club's biggest annual event which promises lots of fun and camaraderie for everyone -- parents and friends, fencers and non-fencers.

DATE: Saturday, 14 December 2024

TIME: Arrive at 8:30am for 9:00am start

FEE: $25

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefyAJkS1fli0kydl6WYP1ksOLSxPsPI3Em6kegerQf6LGGRg/viewform

Club members of all ages and standards are invited and encouraged to compete. Fencing will be both electric and non-electric with score handicaps against the more competent fencers. Prizes will be awarded to all finalists.

Not fencing? You're still invited to join us and cheer on the fencers, just have a chat with everyone else, or help with hospitality.

Parking will be available in the school through the gates to the left of the loading bay and also along Emmett Street.

Coffee and tea will be available throughout the day and a free sausage sizzle and drink will be provided to all competition entrants. Other food items will be available for a gold coin donation throughout the day. If you're a budding chef or baker, you're welcome to bring samples to share!

We will have Club hoodies, t-shirts, and a few pre-loved items and equipment for sale. If you have outgrown and/or unused items, bring them as well -- somebody just might be looking for that particular item!

See you all there!

14/10/2024

HSC starts 15 October and
finishes 8 November.

Fencing will be in the Gym until HSC concludes.

The Swords Club ran the 2024 edition of the Jubilee Cup. The 35 starters fenced their way through the afternoon, giving ...
24/08/2024

The Swords Club ran the 2024 edition of the Jubilee Cup. The 35 starters fenced their way through the afternoon, giving our young fencers much experience while our senior fencers great challenges. Our top finishers were deserving of their places (and the treats 🍫 they won): Sami B and Matt N coming in equal 3rd 🥉, Claire GW coming in at a close 2nd 🥈, and Alex T bringing home the cup 🏆 with 1st 🥇. Congratulations to all fencers and thanks to the organisers and referees!

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365 Pacific Highway
Crows Nest, NSW
2065

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Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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