Fencing

🗡️ Who are QMBL Fencing? 🗡️

We are a friendly three-weapon club focused on participation and development from Queen Mary, Barts and London Students. We prioritise making you feel part of the fencing family. Whether you are a total beginner or a highly competitive member, we will cater to your needs so that you may improve your abilities and reach your personal goals. Training sessions are fun and highly competitive to deliver the highest standards for competitions. We have a very active and friendly community; we want you to learn, enjoy and succeed! We also have socials every Saturday after training and have post-match socials on Wednesdays, which you are welcome to attend!

🆓 Taster Session 🆓

When: TBC September 2025
Where: Qmotion Sports Hall, Mile End Campus
Time: TBC
What to bring: Sports clothes, trainers, and water – fencing kit is provided!

⚔️ Beginner Fencing Course ⚔️

Whether you’re new to fencing or looking to build on the basics, we run a fun and affordable course each semester designed to help you develop in a supportive environment. This includes footwork, games, drills and sparring.

• Led by: Expert Coaches & Experienced Fencers
• When: TBC
• Where: Qmotion Sports Hall, Mile End Campus
• Weapons Covered: Foil, Épée, and Sabre
• Who: Individuals with little to no fencing experience
• Cost: £TBC

Spaces are limited – book early!
Visit the Get Active site for more information and to purchase your membership.

🤺 Experienced & Competitive Members 🤺

If you’ve fenced before and want to compete or train at a higher level, we’ve got weekly sessions tailored for you. This includes footwork, gym sessions, drills, games, competitions and sparring.

• When: Every Saturday
• Where: Qmotion Sports Hall, Mile End Campus
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📝 How to Join 📝

• Join our WhatsApp group chat
• Complete our sign-up form
• Attend our taster session
• Purchase a membership (online or in person at the Hub, Mile End or BLSA Reception, Whitechapel)

🏆 Awards & Achievements 🏆

• 2024/25: Team of the Year · Women’s Team crowned Premier League Champions
• 2023/24: Club of the Year & Sportsperson of the Year (Kaya Burrows) · Women’s Team selected as Focus Team and retained Premier League status
• 2022/23: Club of the Year & Sportsperson of the Year (Georgia Silk) · Women’s Team promoted to Premier League
• 2021/22: Team of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year (Daniella Reyes), Contribution to Sport (Emily Goodchild) & Get Active Contribution of the Year · Men’s BUCS Cup Champions
• 2018/19: Get Active Club Contribution & Jack Petchey Award
• 2017/18: Team of the Year

🎯 Competitions 🎯

• BUCS Matches: Wednesday during term time
• BUCS Individuals: February, held in Sheffield [THE EVENT OF THE SEASON - DO NOT MISS!]
• Merger Cup (Barts vs QM) – March
• Regional Fencing Series: 5 Locations across the Season

👥 Meet the Committee 👥

• President: Isabel Zambito
• Vice President: Yann Luk
• Treasurer: Soo Bynn Lee
• Women’s Captain: Tamara Gavrilenko
• Men’s Captain: Jacob Barr
• Novice Captain: Adam Akhtar
• Social Secs: Ekin Tokozlu & Maria Mergoupis
• Armourer: Tamara Gavrilenko
• Welfare Officer: Sam Tsang
• Charity Officer: Catherine Drescher

📬 Contact Us 📬

Got a question? Reach out — we’ll get back to you ASAP.

• Email: fencingqmbl@gmail.com
• Instagram: @qmblfencing
• President (Isabel): bs221374@qmul.ac.uk OR Instagram: IzzyZam04

🙌 Join the QMBL Fencing Family 🙌

• Find us at the Freshers' Fair. Whether you're here to train, compete, or try something new – we’ve got you!