The Club

1st October 2003 - Colin Fitch

Info on how to join, who runs the club, and what we get up to outside the sports hall...

 

Heriot-Watt Fencing Club is one of the most successful clubs at the university (our fencers are regularly highly placed in both student competitions and opens round the country). We are also a very social club, and members should expect several great nights out and parties throughout the year. Some of the stories from nights out after competitions have become legendary, and in fact it has often been noted that some fencers fight better with a hangover…

Although we are primarily a student club, all are welcome although membership fees are a bit higher for non-students.

How To Join

Simply come along to one of the training sessions and ask to join in! We can provide beginners with all the equipment they need, and the more experienced fencers in the club will be more than willing to give a few lessons in the basics to help you get started. Our coach also gives group lessons, aimed mainly towards the more inexperienced fencers, which will help you get a hang of things and have a few fights.

In terms of costs, the membership rates per term are £5 for first-time student members, £10 for returning students, and £15 for non-students. Competitions and other events may carry extra costs, however the club tries to keep these to a minimum by booking group accommodation and transport as necessary.

The Committee

30th September 2005 - Robin Goodwin

The club is run by a small committee of students, feel free to contact the relevant person (or in fact anybody!) if you have questions!

President: Stuart Whittle

president@HWfencing.com - Any general queries!

Secretary: Martin Cumming

secretary@HWfencing.com - Admin, hall bookings, competition accommodation and writing things down

Treasurer: Jennifer Sneddon

treasurer@HWfencing.com - Money and membership

Honorary Hangereronererer (Non-Student Rep): Neal Michie

nonstudentrep@HWfencing.com - Bringing years of experience to the committee

Director of Entertainments: Katherine Mackay and Mikaela Nash

Organising nights out and keeping us entertained

Armourer: Graeme McMillan

armourer@HWfencing.com - Fixing broken stuff