OXFORD UNIVERSITY FENCING CLUB
Est 1891
President’s Welcome
Welcome to OUFC! By joining this wonderful club, you become part of one of Britain’s oldest and most successful fencing clubs, founded in 1891. As well as being a competitive club which consistently produces strong results at national level, we are also committed to being a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We offer specialised coaching (including private lessons, group footwork, and S&C) in all three weapons - sabre, epee, and foil. As a club which aims to cater to abilities, we also run the biggest beginners’ course in the UK as well as providing training tailored towards those wishing to raise their level from intermediate to experienced fencers, all alongside our 4 competitive teams.
OUFC membership is open to all Oxford students and staff (as well as community members) over the age of 18. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch - either with me or with any other member of the committee. I look forward to welcoming all new and returning fencers for what will be a fun and hugely successful 2026-27 academic year!
James Fowler
OUFC President 2026-27
Competitions
OUFC provides opportunities for competitive fencers to compete both individually and as part of our First and Seconds Teams — known as the ‘Blues’ and the ‘Assassins’. Over the last few years, the Club has been home to inter-University BUCS competition champions and has achieved incredibly strong results nationally and internationally. The highlight of our season is the annual Varsity match against Cambridge, the 117th event of which will be hosted in Oxford in March 2025.
Beginners
OUFC has a strong beginners’ foil program run by a certified coach and volunteers for anyone wishing to fence for the first time or returning after an extended break. Beginners will be able to showcase their skills at the end of the year in our annual Novice Varsity.
Socials
Outside of training, our social secretaries this year have worked hard to put together a jam-packed social calendar, including bar nights and crew dates, along with our big annual events such as Christmas Dinner, Varsity Dinner, Old Blues, and Novice Varsity dinner.
