Sword Play for clubs & groups, sports & activity centres, holiday schemes and fetes.

Fencing is an ideal sport to introduce to your members. It is exciting, fairly easy to learn the basics quickly and probably a new experience for most. When asked, many people say that fencing is something they've always wanted to try. Anyone aged 8 to 88 (and over!) can have a go at fencing, it is just as much a thinking, strategic sport as it is a physical one, so wily experience can be as much of an advantage as young enthusiasm! Even children as young as 6 can have a try with special foam swords - great fun!
 

Foam swords - Suitable for children aged 6+, these can be used for a fun 'party' session, with lots of games thrown in amongst the fencing. We can even include a battle at the end! Alternatively we can use this equipment for a more formal fencing lesson. This can be particularly useful when sessions have a very limited time as we don't need to worry about using time-consuming protective clothing.

Full fencing kit - This equipment is suitable for children aged 8+ as a one-off introduction to fencing. These taster sessions are especially popular with sports centres and holiday schemes - fencing is certainly something a bit different to offer. We have adult sized kit too, so adult taster sessions are also possible - these are usually fully booked very quickly!

Fetes and Bazaars - Sword Play can also be booked to come to your event. Either as a sideshow activity where people can have a quick go, or as an arena display. Either sets of kit can be used. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

School holiday times get filled up quickly, so please leave plenty of time if you wish to book Sword Play for a specific event. Contact Tina by phone or email for any further information and prices.

Who runs the Sword Play activities?

Tina Staples B.Ed(hons) is an ex-primary school teacher, now working full time as a fencing coach and  entertainer. She has been fencing herself since she was 11 and is still competing in the open competition circuit. She has a level two British Fencing Association coaching award, child protection training, public liability insurance and holds a recent CRB clearance certificate.