Start your Fencing Journey with Us
From community fencers to national athletes
Marrickville Marauders Fencing Club is a friendly local sporting club based at the Marrickville PCYC for fencers of all ages - from budding youths to adults and senior athletes. Under the leadership of head coach Jess Brooks , the club has been hosting a vibrant, challenging and supportive community since 2009.
Fencing is a safe and exciting sport that develops the skills of body and mind to work together for success.
What we do
From our base at the Marrickville PCYC, we train a community of young athletes and adults in sabre fencing. Our Club sessions are held every Thursday (5.00 - 7.30 pm) and Saturday (9.00 - 11.30 am).
We also run fencing programs at local festivals, fairs, community events and schools across Sydney with a mission to promote and improve access to the sport. We've had experience with many different formats to suit your needs, including workshops, crash-courses, regular classes, demonstrations and more.
Who we are
Head Coach and Founder Jess Brooks is a nationally accredited foil and sabre coach. She is a current NSW sabre coach, an assistant Australian national coach and was a decorated Australian Team member.
Working alongside Jess are Assistant Coaches Garry Huang and Kai Hardge, both former Australian Team members with extensive experience coaching youth, adult and competitive fencers.
Acknowledgement of Country
Marrickville Marauders acknowledges the Cadigal Wangal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land, sea and community in which we gather, meet and fence today. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Inclusivity Statement
Marrickville Marauders is a proudly diverse organisation, we actively celebrate LGBTQIA+ diversity and inclusion in our actions, behaviors and policies.