The fencing programme is a balance between sport-specific strength & conditioning and fencing specific training. Image One of the most highly regarded of its kind in the UK, the University of Edinburgh Performance Sport Programme enables athletes to achieve a world-class degree and perform to the best of their ability. In return for your dedication and hard work, we will offer you world-class training facilities and support to allow you to be the best you can be:Commonwealth Gold Medal winning Head CoachFull-time Strength & Conditioning supportAcademic supportPerformance lifestyle supportNutritional adviceSport psychologyAccess to the world-renowned Edinburgh Sports Clinic | Edinburgh Sport | Sport and Exercise Elite Athletes PolicyWe support elite athletes during the University application process by crediting athletic attainment.Find out more about our Elite Athlete Policy:Elite Athlete PolicyMeet the Coach Image Head of Performance Fencing, Don McKenzie.Don has been Head of Performance Fencing at Edinburgh University since 2013. During his time the fencing programme has produced many extremely successful athletes and has a wealth of knowledge which hugely contributes to the programme. Current member of British Fencing’s Athlete Development Programme staffFull Diploma in International CoachingFormer Performance Manager for the National Governing BodyEdinburgh Fencing Club. Winners of the British Women's Foil Championships 2018, 2017 and 2016World Ranked FencerFormer British Olympic Team 1988 and 1992Commonwealth Gold medallist and British ChampionGained International Masters Diploma from Budapest in 2004 Edinburgh University welcomes fencers of all standards. Performance fencers who want a top-class education without compromising their training environment will enjoy what we have to offer. Don McKenzie Head of Performance Fencing Our Facilities & ExpertiseAll training takes place in St. Leonard’s Land on Holyrood Road, just a few minutes from the Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym. We have a well-equipped armoury, where all club fencers can borrow equipment. You won’t need to buy any technical equipment.We have an abundance of training opportunities for all different levels of fencers. Please get in touch to find out more information and see which sessions are suited to your ability.ScholarshipsFurther information about sport specific scholarshipsFurther Information about University scholarships and fundingUK Anti-Doping clean sport policyThe University of Edinburgh is a UK Anti-Doping accredited institution. We are fully committed to clean sport principles and educating all of our athletes in applying these principles correctly. Please feel free to read through our full Clean Sport Policy.Clean Sport PolicyGet in touchWe are always looking for ambitious, academic athletes to realise their potential with us. Our aim is to train, develop and retain some of the finest fencing talent in the country. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of fencers to our Performance Programme and hope to hear from you soon.Email our Head of Performance Fencing, Don McKenzie, to start the conversation about your application.Performance Sport EnquiriesContact detailsEmail: performance.sport@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-05-13
