Frequently asked questions

IMPORTANT: Please look through these questions before making your booking to ensure that a fencing party fulfills your needs

The following questions are answered here. Please scroll down to find the answers:

Q: Is fencing safe?

Q: What is your "Minimum Price" and why do you have it?

Q: What can I expect from a fencing party?

Q: How far do you travel?

Q: Are you fully trained and CRB-checked?

Q: What is the age range?

Q: How do I make a booking and secure a party date?

Q: How do I pay the balance? IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING

Q: What will the children need to wear?

Q: Is it open to both boys and girls?

Q: How much will it cost me?

Q: How long does each session last for?

Q: Is there a minimum and maximum number of children?

Q: Is the cost of the venue included in the price?

Q: Can you find a venue for me?

Q: How do I know if my local venue is suitable?

Q: What times of the day and week do you offer parties?

Q: Should the parents of guests stay and watch?

Q: Is fencing safe?

A: Very. We use the very latest foam swords and plastic masks, approved by the British Fencing Association, and are also qualified primary teachers, sports coaches and sword fencing coaches with a secure knowledge and vast experience of health and safety.

Q: What is your "Minimum Price" and why do you have it?

A:  Our minimum price per party is £149. The reason we have this is that we have set (and rising) running costs that we have to cover in order to provide such a high quality product - for example, the sword fencing kit we bring along to a party costs between £1500-£3000 depending on the package you choose, not to mention insurance and other running costs. All in all, much more expensive than other party entertainers such as clowns or magicians!

Q: What can I expect from a fencing party?

A: A completely unique, safe and fun party for your child, with excellent, friendly behaviour management and a series of original games designed to get your child and guests fencing with great enthusiasm and excitement in a very short space of time. Our parties are extremely successful and are backed by a series of quality testimonials that you are welcome to view by clicking here.

 

Q: How far do you travel?

A: We will happily travel within 20 miles of our address in Swinton, nr central Manchester and above this distance for a further charge of £1.50 per mile above this for our outward journey. For further details of our coverage please click here.

Q: Are you fully trained and CRB-checked?

A: Yes. We are CRB-checked by the British Fencing Association, graded fencing coaches and are also qualified primary school teachers. 

Q: What is the age range?

A:  7 - 10 years for the foam swords, though we are now offering an alternative party for children of 10-12 which uses plastic swords with buzzers and chest protectors. Please click here for further details of this package. As for the minimum age, with regards to listening skills and dexterity, we have a general MINIMUM AGE OF 6 for all children taking part.

Q: How do I make a booking and secure a party date?

A: When we have discussed your needs and agreed a date, we will ask for a £20 deposit which you will need to pay via the paypal link under the "contact us" tab. When we receive payment confirmation, we will then send you our standard party booking form for you to use to supply us with all the details of your party.

Q: How do I pay the balance?

A: Due to the remote distance of a lot of our parties and the fact that we rarely see parents face-to-face before or afterwards, we have a strict payment policy of either payment of the balance one week in advance by either paypal or cheque (charges for paypal may apply) or cash on the day. As your party approaches, we will contact you to offer you a choice of these methods to make sure everything goes to plan.

Q: Is it open to both boys and girls?

A: Of course - we operate an equal opportunities policy and often find that some girls take to fencing even quicker than boys!

Q: What will the children need to wear?

A: Long sleeved shirts, trainers and long trousers.

Q: How much will it cost me?

A: For our current pricing structure, click here

Q: How long does each session last for?

A: One hour for the standard (no frills) package, one and half hours for the silver package and around one hour forty five minutes for the gold package.

Q: Is there a minimum and maximum number of children?

A: In terms of being able to play the games effectively, the minimum number is 10 children (our standard package). In terms of the maximum number, though we normally do parties for around 20 children, we can accomodate up to 30-35 on a rotation basis.

Q: Is the cost of the venue included in the price?

A: Unfortunately not - the cost of venues can vary widely so we have deliberately reduced our prices by an average venue margin to allow you to pay for the venue in your budget.

Q: Can you find a venue for me?

A: If this is within our working area, then certainly. However, most sports centres or school/church halls would be suitable so it is often better to source your own venue at a location suitable to your specific needs.

Q: How do I know if my local venue is suitable?

A: As long as the venue is well lit, free from obstructions and is at least the size of an average tennis court (e.g. most school halls, church halls, sports centres) then it will be fine. We also provide a free, downloadable and printable letter to hand to venue managers which reassures them and details our requirements. You can get this by clicking here.

Q: What times of the day and week do you offer parties?

A: All day at weekends, evening from 6pm onwards, calendar permitting. Also anytime during the school holidays.

Q: Should the parents of guests stay and watch?

A:  Our advice is no, parents should be asked to return to collect their child at the end of the party. The reasons being that parents can provide an unnnecessary distraction for the children, and in some cases can be so numerous that there can be the equivalent of a small crowd watching and talking while we are trying to instruct the children, which can make things very difficult.