Abingdon School

Fencing is available throughout the year. Boys are encouraged to attend one, two or all the weekly sessions as often as they can throughout the year. A minimum commitment of one session for one full term is required, although in practice many boys enjoy doing much more fencing than this bare minimum. Beginners are welcome at any level of the School. There is a flat-rate charge payable on a termly basis. Achievement awards and grades are available – which can count towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Baker Award. Matches are arranged with other schools throughout the year, and keen fencers from our club have won national and international competitions in the recent past. A fencing tie is available to buy from the school shop and there is an active fencing blog and forum on the school intranet. With the Olympics in 2012 fast approaching, there was never a better time to try this Olympic sport of kings and aristocrats. En garde!