Our head coach Lewis has been heavily involved in the GBR pathway approach and has been made one of the four GBR Talent Coaches to help British Fencing with its international fencers.
Lewis has been instrumental in the development and success of fencers at both WFC and the other clubs he runs and trains at, so I'm sure this will be a hugely positive step for the sport.
He is organising Pathway Training Camps, for those looking for fencing experience this summer, check the details here.
Club News
The First WFC Awards!
Although it was quieter (and hotter) we took the chance to hand out a few awards to recognise those in the club who have done a great job embodying the values that we'd like to see. That included 'rising blade' for Ava, 'technical excellence' for Sam, 'Club rock' for Lucas for years of loyal realiability, 'On target' for our junior fencer William, 'Competition success' for Vincent, 'Strategic Thinker' for Harrison and 'Club Helper' for Jo and her endless support. Alex T received 'Kinetic Enthusiasm' featuring one of the epee tips he broke over the year!
It was a nice chance to thank all club members for their support and attendance over the last year, and a fond 'au revoir' to those who will be moving along to college and University, and the next exciting chapter of their lives.
Competitions
2026 England Youth Championships
Ava and Vincent competed in a tough event in teh U15s to round off the summer term, with Ava coming 21st and Vincent 20th.
Competitions
2026 Sussex Teams Competition
Strong results for a large WFC contingent, including those helping other teams. Fin, Sam and Seb go gold in the boys juniors, Alex T, Alex L-H and Harrison took bronze in the seniors. Elsewhere, Vincent, Ava and Luca assisted other teams, with Ava gaining a gold and Luca a bronze.
Competitions
2026 British Open, Sheffield
Vincent won bronze in the U14s. In the seniors, Antonina finished 56, Harrison 72 and Alex 135 in what everyone found to be a challenging field. Alex later took bronze in the plate challenge.
Competitions
Moulton 2026
Vincent took 6th in the U14s. For the U20s, Antonina came 22nd, Harrison 8th and Alex L-H took bronze.
Competitions
British Youth Championships 2026
Congratulations to Vincent, taking 20th in the U14s and Fin at his first major competition achieving 71st. In the U18s category, Antonina got a very impressive 18th, Alex L-H battled injury to get 42 and Harrison took bronze. Well done to everyone especially those moving into more challenging age groups this year.
Competitions
Invicta Open Championship 2026
Congratulations to the Alexes, Antonina, Harrison, Zedd and Ronnie for excellent results in a challenging international field of fencers.
Competitions
British Youth Championship Qualifiers
Another impressive turnout with Ela, Finn, Vincent, Antonina, Zedd, the 'Alexes' and Harrison competing. Huge congratulations to all taking part, especially as many faced a larger and older age category.
All finished well, with Vincent, Finn, Harrison and Alex LH making qualification for the finals. Plus an interesting form of strength training devsied by Harrison.
Competitions
Cadet Winton Cup
A solid end to the year with Harrsison competing in the Winton Cup (co-founded by Nicholas Winton of the 'kinderstransport' initiative in WW2). The South East men's team won the epee competition, with Harrison winning the individual epee trophy for securing the highest number of wins, with only one loss over the weekend.
Competitions
Latvian National Competitions
Huge well done to Alex L-H for a fantastci performance in the juniors (bronze) and cadets (gold). Bravo!
Competitions
Sussex County Championships
Brilliant turnout for Sussex, the gang here (Brian, Lewis, Antonina, Zedd, Ronnie and Alex) and a stunning silver for Antonina!
Competitions
Leon Paul Open U14
Congratulations to Vincent for an excellent bronze at LP! Here seen shamelessly advertising the club with his shirt on backwards. Good lad.
Competitions
EFC Cadet Circuit - Budapest
Congratualtions to Harrison and Alex L-H who finished 185 and 265 in a packed field of about 450 fencers! Here with Lewis after an excellent weekemd's performance.
Resources
Fencing Competition Creator Form
Alex T is designing a competition form for his schoolwork - please give it a try at the QR code and give some constructive feedback.
Competitions
Elite Epee and Indigo Course
Another busy and informative Indigo Escrime course run by Maggie Maynard, including Jenga Fencing! Antonina, Alex and Harrison also involved in the Leon Paul Elite Epee.
Antonina finished 29, Harrison 13 and Alex 33. Well done to all in a challenging competition.
Competitions
Elite Epee
Great result for Antoninia at the Elite Epee series, taking bronze!
Competitions
European Fencing Confederation - Cadet Circuit Naples
Stunning result at the EFC Cadet circuit with Harrison in the team event helping to take gold 45-30.
Alex L-H and Harrison also did well in a tough field in the individual competiton.
Competitions
Kings School Cadet Competition
Congratulations to Antoninia and Alex who joined up with Oskar from Eastbourne at the cadet competition yesterday. Alex finished in silver and Antonina in 9th place - a solid result!.
Competitions
Tunbridge Wells Club Junior Competition
Congratulations to Vincent and Baron, who fenced in two categories with great success! Vincent: Gold in u14 and u18. Baron: Silver in u10 and Bronze u12. Well done to both!
Competitions
Rugby Epee Cup
A hard fought competition for their first cadet ranking medals! Harrison won Gold and Alex won bronze, with Antonina winning her DE bouts and placing a highly creditable 13th.
