The Fence Fit fencing coach is Doug Hazel
He stablished Fence Fit in 2010 with one aim, to make the term fencing as every day as basketball or football.
Since then he has introduced fencing to thousands of people through programs, courses and exhibitions.
Working with Dublin City Council Sports Officers, South Dublin County Council, Pentathlon Ireland, Culture Night and Schools Sports Programs.
Since Doug took up the sword as a carrier he has served on the Fencing Ireland board of Directors 2013/14.
Became a registered fencing coach with Fencing Ireland 2009.
Created Fencebook, the go to page on Facebook for what’s happening in fencing in Ireland and has had articles written by the Sunday Independent, the Daily Mail and Image Magazine.
As Fence Fit has so many aspects with a broad variety of outlets and to give his club its own identity Doug decided add the name Ravenwood Fencing Club to his club in Drimnagh on Sundays.
Doug also coaches Blessington Fencing Club on Friday evenings.
Policies & documents
Official club documents (Word format). Select a row to download.
Anti-Doping Statement
Our Fencing Club is committed to promoting clean, fair and safe sport.
All club members, coaches and participants are expected to comply with the anti-doping rules and requirements applicable to fencing in Ireland, including those established by Sport Ireland, Fencing Ireland and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Athletes are responsible for ensuring that any medications, supplements or other substances they use comply with anti-doping requirements. Members are encouraged to check their medications and seek appropriate advice where necessary.
The club supports anti-doping education and encourages all members, particularly competitive athletes, to understand their responsibilities under the anti-doping rules.
For current anti-doping information, prohibited substances, medication checks and Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), please refer to Sport Ireland Anti-Doping and Fencing Ireland.