You don’t need to be a world-class athlete to start. Most local fencing clubs are becoming increasingly accessible and can provide the necessary frames and equipment for beginners. If you’re looking for a sport that combines elegance with "all-in" intensity, it’s time to pick up the blade.
While fencing is a popular sport in Wales, specialized wheelchair fencing frames (which bolt the chairs to the floor) are high-cost equipment and are currently only available at a few specific locations. Following the 2024 Wheelchair Fencing World Cup held in Cardiff, several frames were distributed into the community to increase accessibility. Welsh Fencing also invested in frames (supported by funding from SportWales) & ditributed these to clubs to make wheelchair fencing accessible across Wales.
Frames are available at the following clubs:
Celtic Sword - Swansea (https://www.celticsword.cymru/)
- The Equipment: They were recently loaned two professional wheelchair fencing frames following the 2024 World Cup.
- Accessibility: Their venue features on-site parking and step-free access.
- Celtic Sword are committed to integrating wheelchair fencing into our regular club nights, and we encourage all members to take part, so there is always someone to fence!
Email:
Cardiff Academy of Fencing (https://www.cardifffencing.academy/)
Email: cardiffacademyoffencing@gmail.com
Barti Ddu Cleddyfa Fencing - Lampeter (https://bartifencing.my.canva.site/)
Barti Ddu were allocated a frame following the 2024 Wheelchair Fencing World Cup held in Cardiff.
Email: fencinglampeter@gmail.com
Wrexham Fencing Club (https://www.wrexhamfencingclub.org/)
Email: info@wrexhamfencingclub.org