Working in schools is such a privilege…

One of our major aims when we started coaching was to get fencing into more state schools. Thanks to the support of Alad Parry, Lyn Broderick and Jonathan Anthony (all Carmarthen 5/60 officers) we have been able to introduce hundreds of students in five different schools to our sport – and we loved it!

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“Thanks for yesterday had a very good response from the pupils, couldn’t stop going on about fencing! May have some keen starters from September...”

- Lyn Broderick, 5/60 Officer, July 2008

“It is satisfying to see boys go from an initial 5x60 session to representing their country. I just hope that many more pupils from both schools follow in their footsteps.”

- Alad Parry, 5/60 Officer, in reference to Daniel Morgan (right)  who started fencing through the 5/60 program and qualified to represent the Welsh Region at the British Youth Championships in 2009. Quote taken from press release, December 17th, 2008

     DOUBLE CROSS: Two 5x60 county sports stars of the future? Teenage cyclo-cross sensation William Worrall and young potential fencing prospect Daniel Morgan cross swords.

      Pic: Jeff Connell, December, 2008.

“Just thirteen, Daniel Morgan, of Mynydd Cerrig, a pupil of Ysgol Gyfun Maes Yr Yrfa and has been attending the school’s 5x60 fencing club for a year.

Daniel, like a young Zorro, found a sport that he real enjoys so much he joined Draig Wern Fencing Club in Carmarthen where he has had the opportunity to develop new techniques.”

Exert from the Carmarthen Journal, December 2008.

What do we do?

Provide the kit - we come to you!

We’re flexible, we can run first-come-first-served weekly taster sessions; structured courses or run after-school clubs. Foil, Epee or Foam Swords possible.

Provide one fully qualified, CRB checked and first aid trained coach.