About Salisbury FC
Getting There
The club meets at the Westwood Sports Centre, which is located in the grounds of Salisbury High School in Bemerton Heath, to the west of the city.
Directions
From Wilton: Approach Salisbury along the A36. Just after Skew Bridge turn left into Roman Road. Take the first left into Pembroke Road. As the road bears right, turn left again into Pembroke Road. Continue to the T-junction and there turn left into Rawlence Road (which becomes Westwood Road). Follow Westwood Road and turn left into the school grounds (after the fourth speed bump, opposite the bus shelter).
From Devizes/A360: Approach Salisbury along the A360. Turn right into Queen Alexandra Road. As the road bears left, turn right into Pembroke Road. Follow directions from Wilton (above).
From Amesbury/A345: Approach Salisbury along the A345. At the ring road junction turn right onto the A36. At the next junction take the A36 towards Wilton. Just before Skew Bridge turn right into Roman Road. Follow directions from Wilton (above).
From London/A30: Approach Salisbury along the A30. At the ring road junction turn right onto the A36. From the next junction follow directions from Amesbury (above).
From Southampton/A36: Approach Salisbury along the A36. At the ring road junction turn right onto the A36. From the next junction follow directions from London (above).
From Bournemouth/A338: Approach Salisbury along the A338. At the ring road junction with the A36, take the first exit onto the A36 and follow directions from Southampton (above).
Term Dates
This year the club running dates are as follows:
| Term | Commencing | Finishing |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Monday 3rd Sep 07 Thursday 6th Sep 07 |
Monday 17th Dec 07 Thursday 20th Dec 07 |
| Spring | Monday 7th Jan 08 Thursday 10th Jan 08 |
Monday 17th Mar 08 Thursday 20th Mar 08 |
| Summer | Monday 31st Mar 08 Thursday 27th Mar 08 |
Monday 19th May 08 Thursday 22nd May 08 |
Beginners' Information
| Term | Commencing | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Mon 17th Sep 2007 | 7pm - 9pm |
| Spring | Mon 7th Jan 2008 | 7pm - 9pm |
| Summer | Mon 31 Mar 2008 | 7pm - 9pm |
As normal this year a beginners' course will be run throughout each term. Payment of £30 will be due on the first evening of the ten week course (only £25 for the summer term due to its reduced length). All cheques should be made payable to Salisbury Fencing Club and must be paid on the first day before commencing a course. This course fee covers the loan of all necessary fencing equipment, coaching and the Club's insurance.
Club Rules
Safety
Swords can be dangerous to you, your opponent and any spectators, so please abide by the following rules:
- No-one is to carry their sword in such a manner that it is dangerous to anyone else (eg. waving it around or walking with the blade outstretched)
- No sword fencing is allowed at all unless a mask is being worn
- Hard hitting with any weapon when fencing will not be tolerated
- Please ensure that a glove is worn - it is silly and can be painful if you do not
As additional protection, the wearing of a plastron should be the aim of all fencers.
Breakages
The cost of replacing broken equipment has now become an expensive thing and it is something the club cannot really afford. Therefore for any breakages which occur it is asked that a small percentage of the cost of the broken item is met by the fencer who was using it. Current costs are £5.00 for a non-electric blade and £8.00 for an electric blade. Cost of damage to other equipment by negotiation. Please give all money of this nature to the club equipment officer, and all cheques should be made payable to Salisbury Fencing Club.
Equipment
Members can use any of the club's equipment free of charge, but with the proviso that the club's electrical equipment can only be used when fencing an actual electrical bout.
Members would be expected to begin purchasing come of their own kit after six months in order to release club equipment for other beginners, and also to reduce excessive wear and tear of the club's equipment
To ensure that all fencers have the opportunity and equal use of all our electrical equipment, no-one should use the electrics for more than fifteen minutes at a time. Please be fair to others and keep a check on the time.
Hire of Equipment
A club member can hire club equipment for an individual competition at an overall cost of £6. Any loss or breakages will be met by the hirer.
Jackets
Please ensure that all jackets used by yourself are returned to the cupboards after use and are hung and zip/buttoned on a hanger. As a jacket costs between £50 - £60 we ask that they not be just thrown on the floor in a pile, and anyone seen doing so will be asked to pick it up and to hang it up in the correct manner.
Weapons
Again, please return all weapons that are used to the rack after use in a neat and tidy way. Please report any breakages as soon as they happen to the equipment officer. Please do not put broken weapons back in the rack.
British Fencing Association Membership
All fencers serious in their sport should become individual members of this association for all the benefits that are gained and information received. It is also a compulsory requirement when competing in all the major competitions which are outside of the club situation. Application forms can be obtained from Geoffrey Russell. It is also possible to join online at the BFA website.