We are one of Nottingham's largest three weapon fencing clubs and the East Midlands Premier Sabre Club based at Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Nottingham. We have a reputation for being a relaxed, friendly, vibrant, club with juniors and seniors, some old enough to know better! Whilst we enjoy improving our skills as fencers we put a lot of emphasis on having a good time and enjoying our fencing, and our club ethos has stood the test of time as this year, we are proud to say, is our 50th Anniversary!
We are very proud to have a large contingent of successful fencers from all age groups, who regularly compete in the UK, internationally and on the World fencing circuit and who have represented Great Britain and home countries. On the Veteran circuit we have Veteran-World, European and Commonwealth champions and our president Malc, is a Veteran, double, World Sabre Champion!!
Malc Cawton formed the club in his garage in 1974, he then moved it to Chilwell Olympia, just a few months after the Olympia opened. The ever youthful Richard Collins and our dear friend the late Ian Degville have been a part of the club almost as long. Malc’s vision was that fencing should be available to all and this remains our club ethos to this day.
We are and have always been a non-profit making club, our coaches and committee, past and present, are all dedicated volunteers who give their time freely to run the club and give as many people as possible the chance to experience our fantastic sport.