Adult Introductory Fencing
Schedule
Saturday January 11th - FULL
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
OR
Friday January 31st
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Description
A one time class for adults with no fencing experience. All necessary fencing equipment is included in the class fee. Students should wear athletic shoes, a t-shirt and long athletic pants. No shorts, jeans, flip flops, boots, etc.
This is a good option for those who would like to try out fencing without the month long class commitment. This class can be taken before Adult Beginning Fencing, but is not a prerequisite.
Registration
Cost $45 for one session
Adult Beginning Fencing, Epee
Schedule
Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Starts January 10th
Ends February 28th
EQUIPMENT
All necessary fencing equipment is included in the class fee. Students should wear athletic shoes, a t-shirt and long athletic pants. No shorts, jeans, flip flops, boots, etc. Please also bring a water bottle.
Description
This beginning course is for people with little or no fencing experience. Class is once a week for two months - 8 sessions. Students will learn the basics of fencing footwork, bladework and bouting in epee fencing only.
After completing this course students may have a chance to enroll in Adult Intermediate Epee or Adult Beginning 2 which allows them to try foil and saber.
Registration
Cost $240
Adult Beginning Fencing 1
Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Starts February 4th
Ends February 27th
This class is offered every other month
EQUIPMENT
All necessary fencing equipment is included in the class fee. Students should wear athletic shoes, a t-shirt and long athletic pants. No shorts, jeans, flip flops, boots, etc. Please also bring a water bottle.
Description
This beginning course is for people who have never fenced before or have taken Adult Introductory Fencing. If you have prior fencing experience please contact us before enrolling. Students are introduced to the 3 types Olympic style fencing: the Foil, the Epee and the Saber. Students will learn the basics of footwork and bladework of all three weapons in a safe, fun and interactive way.
Class is twice a week for one month. Students enrolled in this class will have the option to continue the following month at the same time in Adult Beginning 2.
Registration
Monthly cost $240
Registration opens online 1/7 at 11:00 am
Adult Beginning Fencing 2
Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
This class is offered every other month, alternating with Adult Beginning Fencing 1
EQUIPMENT
All necessary fencing equipment is included in the class fee. Students should wear athletic shoes, a t-shirt and long athletic pants. No shorts, jeans, flip flops, boots, etc. Please also bring a water bottle.
Description
This is the second month of Adult Beginning Fencing where students continue to learn foil, epee and saber. Fencers will learn footwork, bladework and bouting in all 3 weapons. After Adult Beginning Fencing 1 and 2 students will have the option to choose a weapon to focus on and continue in Adult Intermediate Fencing.
Class is twice a week for the month.
Registration
Monthly cost $240
Registration is open to those currently enrolled in Adult Beginning Fencing 1. If you have previously taken Adult Beginning 1 or have experience elsewhere please contact us to enroll.
Adult Intermediate Fencing
Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Epee, Foil and Saber
Most days have additional open fencing until 9:00 pm. Fencers are strongly encouraged to stay and fence.
Instructor
Marshall Hibnes, Sarah Lippai, Myles Luedecke, Eric Piispanen, Iain Valentine
EQUIPMENT
Students in the intermediate classes are required to have all of their own fencing gear. Those entering the intermediate class from the beginning class may borrow gear for their first month of intermediate.
Description
This is an ongoing program for people who have completed our Beginning Fencing series, or have had previous fencing experience subject to instructor approval. Each fencer focuses on epee, foil or saber and will learn footwork, bladework and tactics. Fencers are encouraged to start competing in appropriate tournaments once they are ready.
If you have previous experience please contact us regarding registration for Adult Intermediate Fencing
$195 Monthly
ADULT Advanced EPEE
SCHEDULE
Thursday Epee Practice 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Monday & Wednesday, Open Fencing 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Open Fencing 10:30 - 12:30
Fencers attend a once a week class and open fencing at least once a week. Open fencing is 3 times a week and students may attend all.
INSTRUCTOR
Marshall Hibnes, Russel Redding
EQUIPMENT
In order to participate in our advanced programs, fencers are required to own the same equipment that is required for competition.
DESCRIPTION
Advanced Epee is designed for tournament preparation for the local, regional, national level. Emphasis is on physical conditioning, tactical drills, and controlled bouting scenarios. Advanced membership also include access to open bouting sessions. Fencers are expected to compete in tournaments recommended by coaches. Private lessons available by request.
REGISTRATION
Fencers need approval of the coach to register for this class. Please talk to your coach or email us to inquire about this program.
Monthly cost $195
ADULT Advanced Foil
SCHEDULE
Tuesday Foil Practice 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Monday & Wednesday, Open Fencing 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Open Fencing 10:30 - 12:30
Fencers attend a once a week class and open fencing at least once a week. Open fencing is 3 times a week and students may attend all.
INSTRUCTOR
Paul Englund, Russel Redding
EQUIPMENT
In order to participate in our advanced programs, fencers are required to own the same equipment that is required for competition.
DESCRIPTION
Advanced Foil is designed for tournament preparation for the local, regional, national level. Emphasis is on physical conditioning, tactical drills, and controlled bouting scenarios. Advanced membership also include access to open bouting sessions. Fencers are expected to compete in tournaments recommended by coaches. Private lessons available by request.
REGISTRATION
Fencers need approval of the coach to register for this class. Please talk to your coach or email us to inquire about this program.
Monthly cost $195
ADULT Advanced Saber
SCHEDULE
Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Plus open fencing: Tues, Thurs, Fri at 7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR
Nikita Sakhanenko
EQUIPMENT
In order to participate in our competitive programs, fencers are required to own the same equipment required for competition.
DESCRIPTION
Competitive Sabre is designed for tournament preparation for the local, regional, national, and international athlete. Emphasis is on physical conditioning, tactical drills, and controlled bouting scenarios. Competitive memberships also include access to our intermediate classes and open fencing sessions. Fencers are expected to compete in tournaments recommended by coaches. Private lessons available by request.
REGISTRATION
Fencers need approval of the coach to register for this class. Please talk to your coach or email us to inquire about this program.
Monthly cost $195
Open Fencing
Fencers with appropriate experience can participate in open fencing. Club membership, current USA Fencing membership and all of your own fencing gear is required. If attending for the first time please contact us first for more information for your weapon and to arrange a time to come in.
Private lessons may be available for those attending open fencing regularly. Fencers taking private lessons are expected to compete in tournaments recommended by their coach.
Fencers must claim SAS as their club with USA Fencing. Those who already have a primary club can claim SAS as a secondary club, but anyone taking private lessons at SAS must choose SAS as their primary club.
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO START FENCING!
In addition to Youth, Junior, and Senior (open) age categories, the United States Fencing Association (USFA) holds national competitions and championships in four Veteran age categories: 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. The International Fencing Association (FIE) also holds world championship events for: 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ age categories.
There are many local and regional events that also focus on Veteran age categories, so there are plenty of opportunities for people of all ages to meet and compete with each other.