WELCOME TO
NEWCASTLE
FENCING
CENTRE
The Newcastle Fencing Centre is the home of fencing and pistol shooting on Tyneside. With twelve competition standard pistes and up to twenty 10m pistol shooting lanes the Centre provides sports facilities and coaching services to clubs, schools, colleges and universities throughout the North East of England. The Centre is operated by the Newcastle Fencing & Sports Trust, a registered charity whose purpose includes encouraging wide participation in sport. Please enjoy our website, and if you fancy having a go, get in touch.
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing is a group of three related combat sports: the foil, the épée, and the sabre; winning points are made through the weapon’s contact with an opponent.
Pistol Shooting
Pistol Shooting
Air and Laser Pistol shooting at both ten and twenty-five metres
Air Rifle Shooting
Air Rifle Shooting
Air Rifle pellet shooting over both ten and twenty-five metres
Pentathlon
Pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport that comprises fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping and a final combined event of pistol shooting and cross country running.
