Fencing
Fencing has a long-established record of success at the College, including southern region champions, Public Schools’ Championship finalists, as well as county foil, epee and sabre champions. We are also delighted to have several pupils who have represented GB at cadet level and their home countries at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Due to its unusual physical requirements and its endless tactical nuances, fencing is a sport which challenges pupils to develop extra physical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. It is open in the Michaelmas and Lent Terms as a sporting option to any pupil. Additional squad training sessions take place twice a week, including in the Summer Term for elite fencers, supported by our visiting coaches who provide individual and group tuition.
Angelo Possamai
Head of Fencing
Facilities
Marlborough has a dedicated fencing salle within our main Sports Hall complex.
Fixtures
The College has weekly fixtures, home and away, against a number of other schools including Wellington, Winchester, Bradfield, Dauntsey, Clifton, Stowe, Wycliffe and RGS High Wycombe. We usually field a mixed 1st and a mixed 2nd team in both foil and epee and, when agreed with the opposition, a mixed sabre team. Pupils compete in the Public Schools’ Championship in all weapons. A talented fencer who wishes to compete nationally and/or internationally can be supported in doing so.
Collaborations and Coaches
Herman du Preez, Hungarian National Fencing Diploma (Semmelweis University, Budapest) and BFA Level 5 coach in foil, epee and sabre.
Alan Knowles, BFA Level 4 coach in foil, epee and sabre.