Great Yarmouth & Waveney Fencing Club

14/01/2025

Festive season made you want to stab someone?
Why not come and try fencing!

12/10/2024

Want to try something new?

Our next beginners course starts next week!

4 weeks of coaching, equipment and insurance for just £40

More details at the link in our bio

16/09/2023

Calling all fencers, don't forget to get your entries in to the Norfolk Junior & Intermediate Championships taking place Sunday 1st October.

Note the venue has now changed, but the competition will still be held in Norwich.

Full details & to enter at this link - https://forms.gle/hDnzNCtTGpN5T6vb7

**CHANGE OF VENUE**

The Norfolk Junior & Intermediate Championships will now be held at Hellesdon High School, Norwich, NR6 5SB. All other details remain the same, we hope you can still join us for this event on Sunday 1st October!!

Full details and to enter here - https://forms.gle/hDnzNCtTGpN5T6vb7

Those who've already entered this event will receive an email regarding the relocation this week.

(RJ)

23/07/2023

**Natasha Capps-Jenner wins Bronze in Women's Sabre**

Congratulations to Natasha, who at the age of only 14 placed 3rd, winning the Bronze medal in yesterday's Norfolk Open Women's Sabre Event.

As the youngest fencer in the competition, Natasha was up against opponents whose fencing experience was greater than her age. Despite a nervous start, Natasha found her form, winning half of her preliminary poule bouts to put her in good standing for the direct elimination phase.

Natasha's won her first D.E. was against Carol Ashman of Cambridgeshire Fencing Club, placing her into the semi-final against Carol's club mate Alexandra Sapetschnig. Alexandra won the semi-final and went on to win the entire competition, placing Natasha 3rd.

The club & its coaches are extremely proud of Natasha's performance. It's been great seeing how she's progressed over the past year and we can't wait to see what comes next!

Congratulations Tash!!

14/05/2023

Good luck to everyone fencing in today's Epee & Sabre Invitation!

Today marks the 10th time we've ran this competition.

Live results can hopefully be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EL51m7WY1D3CHx8_QkJMAGKOsf8p7xzG?usp=sharing

13/05/2023

You've got until 7 pm this evening to enter our Epee & Sabre Invitation!

Full details and to enter at this link: https://forms.gle/T4KHvdWGBWj3M6U5A

Current Entries can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HnA8fI02Pp1FxV7Zwi4XnlzgiblcvclBrrIXGtAzTTY/edit?usp=sharing

Please use the form below to enter the 2023 GY Epee & Sabre Invitation, taking place on Sunday 14th May at Ormiston Denes Community Sports Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH. Fencers may enter both Epee & Sabre. Epee Check in closes at 9.45 am and Sabre 1.45 pm. Please note, the hall will be open to compet...

12/05/2023

1 DAY LEFT to get your entries in for Sunday's Epee & Sabre Invitation.

Entries close at 7 pm on Saturday,

Full details and to enter at this link: https://forms.gle/T4KHvdWGBWj3M6U5A

Current Entries can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HnA8fI02Pp1FxV7Zwi4XnlzgiblcvclBrrIXGtAzTTY/edit?usp=sharing

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/05/2023

We're looking forward to welcoming you all to our Epee & Sabre Invitation taking place on Sunday 14th May.

Full details and to enter at this link: https://forms.gle/T4KHvdWGBWj3M6U5A

Expect 2 rounds of poules, plenty of challenging but enjoyable matches, and chocolate prizes. We're especially keen to welcome and support fencers who are new to the sport or competition.

Let us know if you have any questions.

07/05/2023

1 WEEK TO GO

Get those entries in for our Epee & Sabre Invitation taking place next Sunday! We're looking forward to hosting another fun but challenging competition that's suitable for both newcomers and old hands at the Sport. As always, expect 2 rounds of poules, and chocolate prizes!

Full details and to enter at this link: https://forms.gle/T4KHvdWGBWj3M6U5A

Current Entries can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HnA8fI02Pp1FxV7Zwi4XnlzgiblcvclBrrIXGtAzTTY/edit?usp=sharing

05/05/2023

It's just over 1 WEEK TO GO until our Epee & Sabre Invitation takes place on Sunday 14th May.

Remember you can fence in both Epee & Sabre, with the aim being to run 2 rounds of poules and D.E.s in both weapons.

Full details and to enter at this link: https://forms.gle/T4KHvdWGBWj3M6U5A

Current Entries can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HnA8fI02Pp1FxV7Zwi4XnlzgiblcvclBrrIXGtAzTTY/edit?usp=sharing

Hope to see you there

02/05/2023

**Epee & Sabre Invitation - Sunday 14th May**

Our Epee & Sabre Invitation is back for its 10th year. As always we aim to run an event that is ideal for newer fencers or competitors but still provides plenty of challenge for more experienced fencers. Expect 2 rounds of poules, a friendly atmosphere and efficient organisation.

And yes, chocolate prizes for those who place in the top 4!

New for this year (but dependent on entry numbers) we'll also run a plate competition for those eliminated in the first round of D.Es.

Full details and to enter here: https://forms.gle/argykS6XPrbLEz3u9

13/04/2023

Simon Blackwell, in collaboration with UEA Fencing Club has agreed to offer 2 further armoury days this academic year. They will be on:

Saturday 22nd April (Spools, Groundwires and scoring equipment)

Saturday 20th May (Weapon Diagnostics, what's wrong with my sword and how do I fix it?)

These days are entirely free to attend and will run between 10 am to 4 pm in the Town Close Room of the UEA Sportspark, Norwich. You do not need to attend for the full day.

The days will consist of two halves, the morning will cover the topic in brackets above. Introducing what can go wrong with these bits of equipment and how to remedy faults. The afternoon will then be open for general maintenance / repair, to ask any questions you have, or to learn / practice skills that you want to develop.

You can bring your own weapons along for repair (parts charged at cost) or you can practice on club equipment that's in need of some TLC. If you have suitable tools please bring them.