Open Fencing times & fees

We hold open fencing sessions Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 10:00pm, and 3:00 - 5:00pm (by arrangement) on Fridays.

Students taking group classes or camps are welcome to fence during open practice times at no additional charge. For fencers not enrolled in group classes, the floor fee is $75 per month, or $50 per month for dues-paying members of other Seattle area fencing clubs.

Fencers should use their own electric equipment if they have it. Club electric gear may be rented for open fencing for an additional $25/month. 

Individual Lessons & fees

We give individual lessons in all three weapons to experienced fencers during all of our open fencing times. Some of our instructors are also available during our elite and adult classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. During the evening practices, we try to give priority to younger fencers who have to leave early. Scheduling details can be discussed with the instructor.

Individual lessons are typically 15-20 minutes long. Lessons for youth and junior fencers are $20 each; lessons for adults are $25 each. Fencers who are taking individual instruction are required to pay for lessons in advance in the form of a lesson card (a block of 4 lessons).  Lesson cards are kept in a book at RCFC so you don't have to worry about losing them. And they have no expiration date.

Please also read the next page, More Information About Lessons.