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FENCING FOR ALL LEVELS
Whether you are new to fencing or have been training your whole life, there are classes for you at crossXswords. We offer classes in all three weapons (foil, épée and sabre), and for children, tweens, teens and adults. Check out our classes below and click on the contact us button to get started!
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SWORDPLAY (5-10 YEARS OLD)
SwordPlay is our beginner program, developed to shape your child into a well-rounded fencer. Children will train with lightweight plastic gear.
To join SwordPlay, children must attend a FREE induction session. These are held twice each term, on the first and sixth Saturday of the 10-week term. These sessions cover off important safety and group behaviour, and basic technique to help them transition into the class comfortably. These sessions also allow the coaches to assess which class is the best fit for your child if they are on the cusp of the SwordCraft age group. Please click on the 'contact us' button to get started!
SwordPlay fees are $150/term along with a $100 one-off refundable SwordPlay Kit deposit. The kit includes a plastic foil, mask, fencing bag, skipping rope and other items for your child to use in practice at home. This is supported by videos and a booklet on our Stack Team app for parents developed by our coaches to support parents and children develop coordination, agility and confidence in movement.
AIMS OF SWORDPLAY
Children will develop fundamental movements, interpersonal skills and improve their self-confidence and decision-making skills whilst learning through experimentation and fun.
SWORDCRAFT (11-14 YEARS OLD)
SwordCraft transitions young fencers into more complex physical and tactical training. Classes are run for foil, épée and sabre.
CrossXswords offer a 7-week épée starters course for tweens and teens on Saturdays from 10am-11am. After this, they will transition into 10-week term-based training. Our next course commences Saturday 3rd February at University High School Gym. We are currently at capacity for foil training on Wednesdays (5.30pm-7.00pm) and Saturdays (1-3pm). A new sabre course will be scheduled for Saturday afternoons shortly. To enrol for épée starters or to join the wait list for foil or sabre please click on the 'contact us' button.
Epée Starters (Tweens/Teens) Course dates:
- Saturday 3rd February 2024, 10-11am (7 weeks)
- Saturday 27th April 2024, 10-11am (7 weeks)
- Saturday 20th July 2024, 10-11am (7 weeks)
- Saturday 12th October 2024, 10-11am
(7 weeks)
AIMS OF SWORDCRAFT
This class helps to develop technical and tactical competence whilst improving physical conditioning and increasing competitive skill and experience.
SWORDMASTERS
For our established fencers, our SwordMasters class is for you. We provide a comprehensive training program that includes warm-up, physical preparation, footwork, drills, supervised structured and competitive bouting. Classes are available for all three weapons: foil, épée and sabre. Please click on the 'contact us' button to get started!
Casual fencers are welcome to attend on a pay-per-class basis or can enrol in a membership package to receive significant class discounts.
Our staff of friendly coaches ensure quality training
EPEE STARTERS
This 5-week course is for people who are new to fencing. Students will learn fundamental fencing skills and tactics in an exciting, team-based environment. Classes run on a weekly basis, after which participants have their ‘licence to fence’ in the SwordMaster training sessions. We run two sessions a term, so there is never too long to wait to get started! These sessions are best suited to adults and teens aged 15 years and over. See above information for SwordCraft for Epée Starters for Tweens and Teens.
Next course: Wednesday 31st January 2024, 6.-7.30pm at State Netball and Hockey Centre Parkville x5 weeks.
Future courses at Parkville:
- Wednesday 6th March 2024, 6-7.30pm (NB no classes on 3 and 10 April)
- Wednesday 24th April 2024, 6-7.30pm
- Wednesday 29th May, 6-7.30pm
- Wednesday 17th July, 6-7.30pm
- Wednesday 21st August, 6-7.30pm
- Wednesday 9th October, 6-7.30pm
- Wednesday 13th November, 6-7.30pm
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CLASSES AND TRAINING
Fencing is fun for everyone! We have a variety of classes for all age groups, including children, older teens and adults. It is never too late to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby. We also offer programs for every level of fencer from beginners to competitive athletes. Class enrolment can be casual or ongoing.