Adelaide’s oldest fencing club. Established 1936
Adelaide Swords Club, founded in 1936, is one of South Australia’s oldest sporting clubs. It has produced Olympians, World Championship medallists, State and National Champions.
The club welcomes everyone of all abilities — from beginners and casual fencers who like to keep their minds and bodies fit to athletes who compete at the highest level. It holds training sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.30pm, beginner and intermediate classes for kids on Saturday mornings and adult courses at various times during the year.
The club on Tynte Street is a large, clean, bright, air-conditioned space in the North Adelaide Primary School gym. It is close to North Adelaide’s busy cafe and restaurant strips on O’Connell Street. Its central location with on-site parking, proximity to public transport and major arterial roads make it a short trip from anywhere in Adelaide.
The club has eight pistes and all the uniforms and weapons are available to use at no extra cost for members making fencing an easy sport to take up at any age.
New to fencing? Our learn to fence page will point you in the right direction!
Club Schedule
- Monday: Opens 6.30pm. General open bouting in epee and foil and private lessons. Coach-led Youth training 6.30pm – 7.30pm for intermediate and advanced youth members.
- Wednesday: Opens 6.30pm. General open bouting in epee and foil and private lessons. Coach-led warmup from 6.45pm for all members, particularly beginner adults.
- Saturday: 9am – 12pm – Kids classes and beginner courses (when running) During school terms. Registration required. The club is available for training from 12pm – 2pm on request.
*Visting fencers welcome for $10. Purchase online from the shop (except AHFC members free). Associate memberships are available for $100 for casual membership for FSA licenced fencers.
Latest Club News
- Results of the 2024 Fencing SA Open Memorial and named events and FSAResults of the 2024 Fencing SA Open Memorial and named events and FSA Veteran events. Bruce Kneale Memorial Open Men’s Epee … Continue reading “Results of the 2024 Fencing SA Open Memorial and named events and FSA”
- Mother’s Day mums try fencing session
Are you curious about what it’s like to be on the fencing piste like your kids? For Mother’s Day weekend, we … Continue reading “Mother’s Day mums try fencing session” - Questions Parents Ask About Fencing and KidsIs your child curious about fencing? Maybe they saw it during the Olympics or in movies or video games and the … Continue reading “Questions Parents Ask About Fencing and Kids”
- 2024 AGM Minutes and Annual ReportThe club held its annual general meeting on Monday, April 8 at the club. A new committee was endorsed by the … Continue reading “2024 AGM Minutes and Annual Report”
About the modern sport of fencing
In modern fencing, athletes engage in fast-paced bouts using three distinct swords: the epee, foil, and sabre. Each sword has its own unique rules and challenges.
The epee focuses on precision, requiring fencers to touch their opponent anywhere on the body with the tip of the sword. It’s a game of strategy and timing. Foil fencing emphasises speed and accuracy, with fencers aiming to hit specific areas of the torso with the tip of their sword. It’s a technical sport that demands quick reflexes. Meanwhile, sabre fencing combines agility with aggression.
Beyond skill, fencing also promotes fitness and agility, as fencers must maintain speed and endurance while executing precise movements. Whether you’re drawn to precision, speed, or athleticism, modern fencing offers an exhilarating experience for all.
For more information on our sport, visit the Wikipedia or Olympic Games pages.
