What’s it all about
Training sessions cover all aspects of fencing, including warm-up, fitness, footwork, and bladework. Entry to TA is by invitation, but any Fencer between the ages of 10 and 14 can attend one Foil or Epee evaluation session, and fencers up to the age of 17 may be considered in special circumstances.
TA sessions are not suitable for beginners, and the fencers who will benefit most are those who have been fencing for a year or two, have competed successfully in a number of competitions, and aspire to compete at national and international standard. After an evaluation session, TA coaching staff may suggest other avenues to explore to gain more experience before returning to the TAs. Parents and coaches are welcome to stay to watch. Experienced England Fencing officials are usually in attendance, which gives a good opportunity to discuss career progression, competition planning and similar issues.
All coaching staff are registered with British Fencing, and are fully CRB checked.
Most clubs are not fortunate enough to have the strength in depth that a national training session can provide. By bringing together many of the best young fencers in the country, the TA’s offer a unique opportunity to train with your peer group.
TA training is designed to complement club training, not to replace it.
Sessions currently cost £30 for members of England Fencing or £40 for members of other home countries.
If you are interested in attending a Tomorrow’s Achievers day, or would like to know more about them, please contact Peter James giving name, contact details, age, primary weapon fenced, and some idea of your fencing experience.
Peter James
Hi I would like to receive more information on the format and times of training for my daughter ELEANOR LOO who is the 2014 LPJS Under 9 no1. I am thinking of giving her a different dimension to fencing. At the moment she is with Knightsbridge fencing. What are your criterias to be selected please
many thanks
Lyming
The criteria is that they had competition experience, a willingness to learn. The seasons are not all sword in hand, but are there to help improve stamina and fitness also. Anyone can come to a session to see if they fit in/like it. So Eleanor would be welcome
Hi
My son Louis Taiwo-Williams DOB 080604
He has fallen in love with fencing since being introduced to Epee via pentathlon. He has 1 year of competition experience which he has embraced and made a decent entrance. He wishes to persue training to ideally one day be able to represent his country.
Louis is already fit , a triathlete (Swim/Bike/Run), East Midlands Fencing Cadet, coached by Miroslaw Poplawski and Allan Skipp, competes for Five Boroughs Pentathlon Club (Swim, Run, Shoot, Fence, Ride) and is performance swimmer.
An opportunity to have an evaluation which could then lead to regular monthly training would be much appreciated.
Hi Deborah book him in for the next session you can make using the booking form on the home page
Peter
Hi, sorry for such late notice. My son Harry Gray has been selected for the U15 England Fencing Team (foil) 2016 and is off to Paris and Poland. Ismay Cowen, Paris Team Manager mentioned that it may be okay for Harry to join your session this Saturday. It would be great if that was possible. I have submitted a booking and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you! Jenny
Rebecca joined Much Wenlock Fencing Club after a taster session in 2013. Since then she has only missed a coaching session in exceptional circumstances. Rebecca is devoted to fencing and become a well established member of the Club. She has competed in County and Midlands fencing competitions and now wishes to enhance her skills through attendance at Tomorrow’s Achievers weekend courses. Ideally, she would like to attend the TA sessions on: 16 April; 21 May; 11 June & 18 June