.Opportunities
Fencing
Described by some as physical chess, fencing is an exhilarating sport that requires both mental and physical agility. We welcome and cater for all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced and competitive fencers. We field teams at a number of competitions throughout the year, including the widely attended Warwick National Novices competition, specifically for fencers with less than two years experience, as well as the international and competitive X-SYSTRA Challenge in Paris.
Varsity games also take place annually between Southampton and Portsmouth. The society also offers a number of social events throughout the year including the annual Pirate Social, quiz nights, a Christmas meal, and many more!.
About Fencing
Membership Fee Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Fencing, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Student Membership | £60 | 24/09/2018 - 24/09/2019 | Membership rate for students, covers one academic year (September-September) Benefits: Freedom to attend club training sessions. Beginners course starting in September/October if required. Individual and group lessons from the club's coach(es). Loan of kit during training sessions if required. Priority for kit and coaching may be given to Southampton students over other members. | Buy Now |
| External membership (Year) | £130 | 24/09/2018 - 24/09/2019 | Membership rate for external members (ie those not included in any other category of membership), covers one academic year (September-September) Benefits: Freedom to attend club training sessions. Beginners course starting in September/October if required. Individual and group lessons from the club's coach(es). Loan of kit during training sessions if required. Priority for kit and coaching may be given to Southampton students over other members. | Buy Now |
| Staff/Alumni membership (Year) | £80 | 24/09/2018 - 24/09/2019 | Membership rate for staff/alumni of Southampton University, covers one academic year (September-September) Benefits: Freedom to attend club training sessions. Beginners course starting in September/October if required. Individual and group lessons from the club's coach(es). Loan of kit during training sessions if required. Priority for kit and coaching may be given to Southampton students over other members. | Buy Now |
| Semester student membership | £40 | 26/01/2019 - 15/06/2019 | All the benfits of the annual student membership but only for a single university semester. | Buy Now |
| External membership (Semester) | £80 | 26/01/2019 - 15/06/2019 | Membership rate for external members (ie those not included in any other category of membership), covers one semester (September-February/February-September) Benefits: Freedom to attend club training sessions. Beginners course starting in September/October if required. Individual and group lessons from the club's coach(es). Loan of kit during training sessions if required. Priority for kit and coaching may be given to Southampton students over other members. | Buy Now |
| Staff/Alumni membership (Semester) | £50 | 26/01/2019 - 15/06/2019 | Membership rate for staff/alumni of Southampton University, covers one semester (September-February/February-September) Benefits: Freedom to attend club training sessions. Beginners course starting in September/October if required. Individual and group lessons from the club's coach(es). Loan of kit during training sessions if required. Priority for kit and coaching may be given to Southampton students over other members. | Buy Now |
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Fencing this year are:
- Oliver Winder
Armourer - Alessio Velardi
Armourer - Nicholas Horton
Men's 2nd Team Captain - Dominic Aston
Men's Captain - Liam Baldieri
Men's Captain - Eleanor Bishop
Novice Representative and Officer of Wellbeing - Alastair Winder
Ordinary Member - Ross Viljoen
President - Helena Henry
Secretary - Thomas Munro-O'Brien
Social Secretary - Alexander Lowe
Treasurer - Bethany Holland
Webmaster - Isobel Clark
Women's Captain