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This is going to be England Hockey's last international event before the Olympics. It is going to be the best 6 female teams in the world competing in Chiswick. More than half a million people watched on TV as Great Britain's women won the silver medal at the Champions Trophy. Now you can see them take on world class opponents live at the Investec London Cup this June. ...more
This Summer, Saracens will be heading out into the community for a variety of coaching camps for children aged 6-16. The camps will take place at a number of partner clubs and schools and we invite you to join in the fun with 2010 – 2011 Aviva Premiership Champions.

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Come and find out what it is like to be a Paralympian at this Free event at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Wednesday 13th June, 7.00-8.00pm. ...more
The FA, with support from local County Sports Partnerships, are holding England Talent Days across the country this summer to find the next potential England Disability star. ...more
Reactivate Bucks, the initiative which draws on the excitement of the 2012 Olympics to connect adults across the county with sports activities, has launched the Reactivate Workplace Challenge. ...more
These championships are being Co-ordinated by Disability Sport Events (DSE) and will be held at Westwood Indoor Tennis Centre Warwick University, Coventry, CV4 7AL on 7-8 July 2012. ...more

Bucks 2012

Fencing

Fencing

History of Fencing
Fencing has its roots in ancient sword fighting. As a sport, it began in the 17th century when the 'foil' – a sword with a flattened tip  – was invented as a practice weapon to help duellers prepare for their deadly contests. A set of rules was soon developed, followed by wire-mesh face masks, which made it a safe activity.

Fencing at the Games
Fencing was the first Olympic sport to include professionals in medal competition, after Games founder Pierre de Coubertin arranged special 'masters' events in Athens 1896 and Paris 1900.
Women’s Fencing first appeared at the Paris 1924 Games, while women’s Epée was added to the programme in Atlanta 1996. Sabre is the newest addition – it joined in Athens 2004.

Venue: ExCeL
Dates: Saturday 28 July – Sunday 5 August
Gold medals up for grabs: 10
Athletes: 212

Where can I try Fencing?
Wellsbourne Sword Club



 
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