Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/04/2024 - 25/06/2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
glebe town hall
Categories
Quarterly Fencing Pass for Tuesday in April, May & June 2024
This ticket allows you to attend all of our weekly classes at the Glebe Town Hall in Glebe (160 St Johns Road, Glebe 2037) from Tuesday the 2nd of April until Tuesday the 25th of June. Lessons are from 7.00pm each Tuesday evening. Each lesson will consist of a short warm-up, followed by a 45-60 minute fencing lesson, then there will be time for sparring, individual coaching, and chatting, before we go to a local pub to chill out together.
Join in the fun by filling out the booking form below.
Address: the Glebe Town Hall in Glebe (160 St Johns Road, Glebe 2037).
Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
While regularly attending training at The Old Sword Club you will count as a member of the club and gain all the benefits that come with that.
Anyone attending events run by The Old Sword Club is expected to abide the following:
- Mutual respect – the Club’s culture is built on a basis of mutual respect, treat every single person, member or not, that is attached to the Club with courtesy, respect and politeness.
- We are progressive and very anti-bigotry – the Club is designed to be a safe space for marginalised groups. We do not tolerate sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, classism or ageism.
- Respect for boundaries – Do not touch, hug or enter into the personal space of someone without checking if they’re okay with it first.
- Don’t play to win, Win by playing – Sword fighting is a fun hobby, and while there are competitive aspects our main goal is to create a friendly atmosphere that is enjoyable for everyone. Don’t get fixated if you “win” or “lose”, the point of the club is to have fun fencing without needing to keep score or be better than anyone else.
- Ask for consent before sparring or drilling – Before engaging in drills, sparring or anything involving weapon you must have the full informed consent of your training partners. A person may withdraw their consent at any time, they are not required to explain why or justify doing so.
- Active communication with participants – Make sure you are activity communicating with your training partners about your needs and regularly check in with them. Especially check in about safety expectations, injuries, and the intensity of drilling or bouting to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of your training partners.
- Follow the safety rules – Make sure you follow the safety rules and safety directions from instructors and other participants.
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land in which our events take place and pay our respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal Peoples. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
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