Class Information
Learn to Fence
This class in an introduction to the sport of fencing
for children 9 - 15.
It is a recreational class offered once a week.
Saturday: 11am - 12pm
Equipment provided.
Advanced Beginner Youth Classes
These
classes are the second level of beginning classes for students who have decided they want to continue training in the sport
of fencing.
Appropriate
for ages 9 - 15.
Students must purchase their own glove.
Monday
6:00 - 7:15pm
Tuesday
6:00 - 7:15pm
Thursday
6:00 - 7:15pm
Mini Musketeer Classes
These classes are for children age 6 - 11. The equipment
is light weight and easily handled by youngsters. The focus is on basic movements and skills associated with fencing.
All equipment
provided.
Wednesday
1:45 - 2:30pm
Friday 5:00 - 5:45pm
Saturday 10:00
- 10:45am (beginning in August 2010)
Adult Recreational Evenings
This is an opportunity for those 16 and up to learn fencing with other adults.
Private lessons are available to help you begin learning the sport. In addition to lessons, coaches are available to
help you with form, drills, footwork and technique suggestions. When you are ready, there are other adults ready to
fence!
Equipment
included for the first three months.
Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday 7:00
- 9:00pm
Competitive Training
Competitve training
is by invitation only. The program includes fencers of all ages. The focus is to prepare and train fencers for
competition on a local, regional and national level.
Monday
4:00 - 6:00pm
Tuesday
4:00 - 6:00pm
Wednesday
4:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday
4:00 - 6:00pm
Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm
General Information
What if I already fence?
If you already fence and own your own equipment, you have a number
of options. You may join as an "open bouting" member. This means you will come in on your own schedule
to do "open bouting" with other fencers.
You may also decide to join a class or take private lessons to hone your
skills.
How do I
join?
New
fencers under 16 should start in our Saturday "Learn to Fence" class. If you are unable to make the Saturday
class, you may substitute private lessons. Private lessons may be scheduled for weekdays.
Do I need to buy equipment?
We
provide the equipment for:
Learn to Fence class
Adult Recreational Evenings
(the first 3 months)
Students in the "Advanced Beginner" classes must purchase their own glove.
Students in "Intermediate Fencing" must
have their own glove and mask.
Open Bouting members and
those in Competitive Training must own all their own electrical gear.
Which fencing weapon do I use?
During the course of the week,
introduction to all three weapons is offered. Students may choose to specialize in one or two weapons as they discover
which weapon(s) best suits them.
Adults may choose their own weapon.
Competitive training students will specialize in the weapon they have chosen.
How long are the classes?
Mini-Musketeer classes are 45
minutes.
Learn to
Fence class is 1 hour
Advanced
Beginning class is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Intermediate Fencing is an open block of time from 4pm - 8pm
Competitive training members should allow
a minimum of 2 hours each class.
Adult Recreational Evenings are an open block of time from 7pm - 9pm.
What are the costs?
All youth classes are on a punch
card basis.
A ten
class punch card is available for a cost of 115$.
The punch card is good for three months and is non-transferable.
Private
lessons (approximately 20 minutes) are 25$ for one or 100$ for a 5 pack.
Competitive Training price is based
on the level of training each student is ready to receive.
Adult Recreational Evenings cost is based on how many
evenings an adult is fencing or taking lessons. The cost of fencing is included in any evening during which an adult
takes a private lesson. Additional nights of fencing without a lesson are considered Open Bouting and is 70$ per month.
What should I wear to class?
A t-shirt and loose fitting sweats are best.
Jeans do not allow easy movement of legs. Non-marking sneakers are required.
