From novices to advanced fencers, OUFC provides a safe, friendly, and fun place to train, with an excellent atmosphere, and professional coaching for all levels. See our membership options below.
An Introduction To OUFC
Foil, epee and sabre are all on offer at the club; our training times can be found here. The quality of fencing is high across all three weapons with several members representing their country internationally. The club also benefits from several non-University members attending training sessions.
We have a flourishing program for people new to fencing. Our beginners are guided by professionally qualified coaches as they learn foil in preparation for the annual Novice Varsity match, which takes place in Trinity Term. This gives beginners the opportunity to fence competitively and experience a match against our arch-rivals.
Membership options
Beginner
£90/year or £50/term
For those with little or no fencing experience who wish to be trained by OUFC. Most beginners will take weekly foil classes coached by our President, with all the necessary fencing kit provided. The highlight of the year is the Novice Varsity match against Cambridge in Trinity Term. Note we only accept new Beginners during the first three weeks of Michaelmas and Hilary terms. This membership is for beginners for both OU Student and Non-Student. If necessary, waiting lists will prioritise OU Students, then OU Members (Staff/Post Doc), then Community.
Experienced - OU Student
£100/year or £50/term
Anyone with over one year experience, or has completed a full beginners course. Those applying for this membership should be comfortable fencing on electrics and understand how to do this effectively and safely. This membership also includes those with several years of experience, who might be aiming to train with or compete for the OUFC teams – the men’s/women’s 1st teams (‘Blues’) or men’s/women’s 2nd teams (‘Assassins’) – in university league matches, and the Varsity match. Questions about team selection should be directed to the captains. This membership applies to anyone who is a member of Oxford University as a Student - Undergraduates and Graduates (inc. DPhil).
Experienced - Non OU or OU Staff
£110/year or £50/term
Anyone with over one year experience, or has completed a full beginners course. Those applying for this membership should be comfortable fencing on electrics and understand how to do this effectively and safely. This membership is for anyone who is not an Oxford University Student. This membership therefore applies to, OU Staff, Post-docs and community.