Youth Introductory Fencing Trial, Age 8-12
Schedule
-Saturday March 1st
12:45 - 2:00 pm
For ages 8 - 12 years old
If you are interested in this, but cannot attend March 1st, please contact us to be on the notification list of the next session
Description
This is a free one session class for kids with no fencing experience. A great place for kids to try out fencing without further commitment.
Space is limited and online registration is required. All the necessary fencing equipment is provided free of charge; students need only arrive in full-length pants, t-shirt and athletic shoes.
This introduction is free of charge and limited to one class per student. Students interested in continuing fencing can enroll in summer camp.
Registration
Cost: FREE
Youth Introductory Fencing, age 6-8
Schedule
Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Description
For students age 6 - 8 with little or no fencing experience. Students will learn the basics of fencing, including footwork, movement and technical skills in a fun, play based learning environment.
Class is once a week for the month and those enrolled can continue in the same time every month.
Equipment
All fencing gear is provided and this class uses age appropriate plastic fencing equipment. Students should arrive in full-length pants and athletic shoes. No shorts, flip flops, boots, etc.
Registration
Monthly cost $165
Class full. Please contact us to be on the waitlist.
Youth Introductory Fencing, age 7-10
Schedule
Monday 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Description
For students age 7 - 10 with little or no fencing experience. Students will learn the basics of fencing footwork, bladework and bouting.
Class is once a week for the month and those enrolled can continue in the same time every month.
Equipment
All fencing gear is provided, students need only arrive in full-length pants and athletic shoes. No shorts, flip flops, boots, etc.
Registration
Monthly cost $165
Class full. Please contact us to be on the waitlist.
YOUTH BEGINNING FENCING
SCHEDULE
There are 3 youth beginning classes for age 8-11. Completion of youth introductory fencing, fencing camp or experience elsewhere is required.
Foil/Saber: Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00
Foil: Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Saber: Monday and Wednesday 4:30 - 5:40 pm
DESCRIPTION
For students with some experience.
Our ongoing youth beginning course is for fencers who have finished Youth Introductory Fencing, fencing camp or have experience elsewhere. This class reinforces basic fencing concepts and prepares students to participate in our intermediate or advanced programs. Students remain in the beginning class for several months, up to a year.
Equipment
Students are required to have at a minimum: glove, mask, underarm protector, chest protector and jacket. Additional pieces may be required as students progress.
REGISTRATION
Appropriate experience required. Please email us to inquire about enrolling in this program.
Monthly cost $165 for once a week classes
Monthly cost $245 for twice a week classes
Youth Intermediate and Advanced Fencing
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Saber)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Foil)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
5:00 - 6:30 pm (Fri)
Monday and Wednesday (Foil)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Instructors
Paul Englund, Sarah Lippai, Eric Piispanen, Nikita Sakhanenko
Equipment
Students in the intermediate and advanced classes are required to have all of their own fencing gear.
Description
Our ongoing youth fencing classes for age 8 - 12 explores foil or saber fencing. Participants must have completed Youth Beginning Fencing course or have instructor approval.
Registration
Fencers need approval of the coach to register for class. Please talk to your coach or email us to inquire about this program.
More Information
Although fencing is primarily an individual sport, kids develop a strong sense of teamwork during practice. Fencing is a co-ed sport where girls and boys have equal opportunity to excel, and children regularly defeat equally ranked adults.
Kids with no experience can learn to fence during the school year in youth introductory fencing, although spaces are limited. We offer these courses September to June as we are able to. There are many more opportunities for kids with no experience to learn to fence during summer camp.