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Fencing

We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in Fencing at the University of Leeds, from competing to spectating.  Find out more below.

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Fencing

One of the largest and most successful student fencing clubs in the country. Available for all beginner, intermediate and advanced fencers across all three weapons; foil, sabre and epee.

Whether you’re an experienced fencer or you are looking to try a new sport, feel free to come down to the club and see what it’s all about.

The University of Leeds Fencing Club

  • The Club

    The club trains at The Edge and at Cromer Terrace, and has x8 electric boxes and metal pistes for advanced fencers.

    Has two coaches; Robert Kiss ex Olympic and Hungarian National Champion and Tom Exeter beginners and fitness coach.

    The club has a number of fencers ranked in the top 50 in the country for their weapons who compete on a National and International level.

    The club has two teams; men’s 1st and women’s 1st team who both represent in BUCS in the Northern 1st Divisions.

    The club hosts the Leeds Open, one of the largest national open fencing tournaments in the country http://www.theleedsopen.co.uk/ and organises another national open; The Uhlmann Trophy http://www.uhlmanntrophy.co.uk/

  • Find Out More

    Find out everything about the Fencing club including how to join on their webpage.

    Visit Fencing Club Webpage

    You can follow them on social media too…

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Play Socially

There are lots of opportunities to  fence socially with no commitment at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

Give it a Go

Give It A Go

  • What is Give it a Go?

    Leeds University Union runs one of the largest Give it a Go programmes in the country with over 300 events per semester, including Fencing.
    Give it a Go not only allows you the opportunity to try out different clubs and societies with no obligation to join, but you can attend arts & craft workshops, film screenings, workshops and explore attractions both local in Leeds and across the UK.

  • Find Out More

    To find out more pick up a programme from the Leeds University Union building or visit the Give it a Go webpage.

    Visit Give it a Go Webpage

    You can also ‘Like’ Give it a Go on social media…

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Become a Coach

We have lots of opportunities to gain experience and qualifications at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

Coaching Scholarships

  • Coaching Scholarships

    The University of Leeds awards a number of scholarships to aspiring coaches to help raise club performances within their chosen sports. Working in conjunction with the Head Coaches of the University teams it is an excellent opportunity for students to further develop themselves outside the academic arena.

    The Coaching Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for current undergraduate or postgraduate students who can demonstrate high standards of personal, professional and learning attributes.

  • Find out more

    Visit the Sports Scholarships webpage to find out more.

    Visit Sports Scholarship Webpage

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