Newham Swords Fencing
Club
The Newham Swords Fencing Club is
a club where fencers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Based
in the host borough of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games the
club consists of two former Olympians, Linda Strachan and Pierre
Harper.
The club are dedicated to bringing the Olympic sport of
fencing to everyone. We run the club from several locations
throughout the London Borough of Newham.We are open to all age
groups and currently have senior, junior and cadet sessions running
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Newham swords also run Mini-Fence(c) lessons, aimed at 4-10 year
olds, on Thursdays, from 6.15-7.15. If you would like to try
fencing please contact us at
fencing@newhamswords.co.uk
or come to one of our sessions on Thursday or Friday.
We have people from all over the world fencing at Newham Swords,
from Bulgaria to Vietnam and most points in between.
The Coaching Team
Linda Strachan is first of the three founder
members of the club, taking the post of Chair. Linda is the
performance manager and sets the coaching schedules. Linda fought
for Great Britain at two Olympic Games, won a modern day record of
seven British Championships and retired as Commonwealth Champion. A
brief comeback saw her win a gold medal at the 2006 British Team
Championships.
Pierre Harper is the second of the three founder
members of the club, taking the post of Hon. Treasurer. Pierre is
also the head coach and is responsible for delivering the coaching
schedules and is the lead coach of Newham Swords' elite fencers.
Pierre fought for Great Britain at three Olympic Games, was ranked
as high as No. 3 in the world and won six British Championships
along with quite a few more Commonwealth titles!
Dave Savin is the third founder member of the
club, taking the role of Hon. Secretary. He helps Pierre deliver
the coaching schedules and he is the coach most beginners will
encounter first. Drawn back into fencing after a long break, there
are, sadly, no tales of Olympic glory but if you want to learn the
engarde position and how to parry and riposte he's your man.
Training Times
Thursday
Time: 6-8.30pm
Ages: 7 and above, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors.Mini fence (age
4-7)
Venue: Kingsford Community School
Kingsford Way, Beckton, London E6 5JG
Friday
Time: 6-8.30pm
Ages: 7 and above, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors.
Venue: Lister Community School
St Mary's Road, London E13 9AE
Saturday
Time: 10am-1pm
Ages: 7 and above, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors. Mini fence starting
soon (age 4-7)
Venue: Cumberland School
Oban Close, London E13 8SJ
All equipment will be provided; you will only have to wear
tracksuit bottoms, and t- shirt and bring some water.
Contact Us
For more information on Newham Swords Fencing Club, please visit
www.newhamswords.co.uk or email
fencing@newhamswords.co.uk.