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Watt is Fencing?
Fencing is a 3-weapon sport consisting of Foil, Epee and Sabre. Not only is Fencing a sport, but it is an engaging mental activity where it helps to enhance your focus, tactical thinking and cunning skills during each session. With a duel consisting of 2 people with 1 of the 3 weapons, they would spar against one another with the common aim of hitting their opponent without being hit themselves. This can be done through many tactics in offence and defence. With the club providing all necessary equipment and an inviting atmosphere, fencing will be a joy to anyone who picks up a blade!
Competitions
We have a steady and continuing growth in our Men’s (Mixed) and Women’s teams!
Our Mixed 1s team took top of the BUCS Scottish Premier league in the 2025-26 season cementing Heriot-Watt as a staple in the Scottish university fencing scene!
Both teams compete in BUCS leagues regularly and also as individuals in the SSS and BUCS individual competitions. Competitions are optional for students to attend or join but it is a great chance to meet other similar students from other Scottish and UK universities and to have a fun time.
Training
Our club trains at the Sports Hall 2 located in the Oriam at the Heriot Watt Edinburgh Campus, with training sessions occurring twice a week during term time. Wednesday from 3pm- 6pm which includes 2 training sessions, and Friday 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
The fencing club’s main coach is Ken Rose, who specialises in Foil, but coaches all 3 weapons. Paolo Trezzi is our second coach who specialises in Epee.
Club Committee
- President – Lucas McKerr
- Vice President – David Stickney
- Treasurer – Rhea Lalli
- Social Secretary – Kavan Kynoch
- Wellbeing Officer – Connor Vowles
- Team Manager – Joseph Rivington-Bidwell
Socials
We host a variety of socials throughout the year, so there are always plenty of opportunities to have fun and engage with your clubmates outside of our training times. There is always something to suit and our committee are always open to new suggestions! This year the club will be doing several joint socials with other Scottish university clubs and participate in events such as the Glasgow University fight night!
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