Doncaster Fencing Club Awarded a Sport England Return to Play Grant.


Doncaster Fencing Club has been awarded a grant by Sport England, from their Return to Play fund.
The Return to Play: Small Grants fund seeks to support projects addressing the challenges coronavirus (Covid-19) has posed to people taking part in sport and physical activity.
The fund will support activity under 4 main headings:
⦁ Minor facility alternations (such as changes required to adhere to published government guidance).
⦁ Service alterations (such as coronavirus-related adaptations, repairs and modifications, e.g. safety screening and contactless payment systems or volunteer training, e.g. health and safety requirements, risk assessments, etc.)
⦁ Operational alterations (such as signage/floor markings – maintaining social distance and avoiding congestion; cleaning/hygiene – keeping facilities and equipment clean; additional sports equipment/kit – minimising sharing.)
⦁ Running costs (considered from organisations delivering their activities in the most deprived communities – those located in areas of high deprivation (decile 1-3 of the Indices of Deprivation).
Doncaster Fencing Club made an application and were successful. As a small club this will make the world of difference to us.

 

The Club runs each Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm for fencers young and old


Cost £5 per evening session for Club Members. Fencers should be a minimum of 7 years old.

New to Fencing. The Club offers a starter course for £20, which includes loan of equipment, 4 weeks of fencing, and instruction. Courses begin on the first Thursday of each month.

The Fencing Club is open each Thursday, meeting at The New College Doncaster, Hurst Lane, Auckley, DN9 3HG, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

First time Visitors to the Club are required to book in advance, in person, by TEXT to 07986 177420. Please do not attend if you have symptoms of Covid 19, are self-isolating or in quarantine. Numbers are restricted to ensure space and distancing requirements are met.

COVID guidance will apply, see British Fencing COVID 19 webpage for current advice.

Fencers arrive wearing the clothes they will fence in, and have a bottle of water to quench thirst.  Guardians  are advised to bring their own Chair.

The Club will loan Fencing equipment as required individually, no sharing of equipment will be permitted.

COVID Risk Assessments have taken place, and fencing will be to the new COVID restrictions.

 

Where to Meet, Time, and Fee.


Cost £5 per evening session, equipment available.

Doncaster Fencing Club meets at Doncaster Fencing Club meets at

New College Doncaster, Hurst Lane,  Auckley, Doncaster DN3 1QT.

Enter the car park to right of the college (Hayfield School side), and drive toward the sports fields. Entry into the Sports Hall is via the Fire Escape at the rear of the building.

The Club meets every Thursday, 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm, with a rest break at 7.30 pm

Free Car Parking is available

Cost £5 per evening session, equipment available.

In line with Covid 19 regulations and British Fencing Guidelines, the Club has Risk Assessment in place and will abide by them.

All fencers are required to register with British Fencing Association for Insurance. There is a 90 day Free introductory offer.

Fencers should arrive wearing the clothes they will fence in, and have a bottle of water to quench thirst. Guardians are advised to bring their own chair.

The Club will loan Fencing equipment as required individually, no sharing of equipment will be permitted.

New to the Club to book in advance, cost £5 per evening. The Club offers a starter course for £20, which includes loan of equipment, 4 weeks of fencing, and instruction. Courses begin on the first Thursday of each month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yorkshire Region Events Calendar 2023


 

YORKSHIRE REGION COMPETITIONS CALENDAR 2023

Epee Championship       Sunday  15th January         expired

Foil Championship         Sunday 25th February        York Railway Institute

Sabre Championship        TBA

Foil Team Championship      Saturday 17th June 2023 at Penistone Grammer School

YORKSHIRE YOUTH LEAGUE   is now renamed the Northern Youth Challenge

There will be events for Boys and Girls in U10, U12, U14 & U16 in foil, epee and sabre.

Competitions will be held on the following dates:

NYC1          Sunday 5th February

NYC2          Sunday 25th June at Wetherby High School

NYC3          Sunday 19th November at Wetherby School  (entries via www.britishfencing.com/find-fencing-events/)

 

Entry via British Fencing . https://www.britishfencing.com/find-fencing-events/

 British Youth Championships Yorkshire Qualifier   

Sunday 19th March

Yorkshire Team Foil      

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