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For Beginning and Continuing Students
For Intermediate and Advanced Students
Enrollment in the Epee class requires previous fencing experience, but no prior epee experience is necessary. Enrollment in all other intermediate and advanced classes is by instructor permission only.
Complete Class and Open Fencing Schedule
Classes are ongoing and payment is made monthly. We accept new beginners every other month -- in September, November, January, March, and May. Students who have fenced before may join a class at the beginning of any month. We now have group classes in all three weapons. We accept beginners in foil and sabre. For the epee class, students should have several months of fencing experience or instructor approval. Note: The epee class will start in January, 2008. We provide fencing equipment to students in classes. Students should wear long pants or sweat pants, a T-shirt and clean athletic shoes (no street shoes). Slip-on "athletic-style" shoes do not provide enough lateral support and are unsuitable for fencing. Ages and Skill LevelsThe age ranges for our classes (listed in the table above) are approximations based on typical student sizes and maturity levels. Coaches may recommend a different class for some students. All of our regular kids, junior, and adult classes are for beginning and continuing students. These classes teach the fundamentals of footwork, bladework, and tactics. Upon instructor approval, students who wish to get involved in serious competition can progress to the elite classes, individual lessons and open fencing. Students typically take the beginning/continuing class for six months to a year before they are ready to move to a higher level. If you have questions about which class your child should join, contact us by email or call us at (425) 747-6300. Advanced Training for Youth, Cadet and Junior FoilistsFor youth, cadet and junior foil fencers ages 8-17 who are motivated to achieve success in competition at the local and national levels, we offer an advanced training program. The class for Youth-10 fencers (ages 10 and under) meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. For older youth as well as cadet and junior fencers, the class meets 6:30 to 7:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Admission to this program is by instructor recommendation. Students must meet minimum skill requirements and be willing to make a commitment to learn, train, and compete. Class registrationTo sign up for any of our classes, visit our Class Registration page. Fees and PaymentsThe fees for any 2-day-per-week class is $120 per month. The exact number of classes will vary depending on what day of the week the month starts, month length, and holidays. Because of holiday and end-of-season closures, December and June are short months, and the fee is $60.
Students enrolled in a class are welcome to participate in open fencing times for free.
Fencers not enrolled in class pay $75/month. Outside of class times, electrical fencing equipment can be rented for $25/month. Session Start DatesThe following are start dates for our class sessions through the entire 2007-2008 season. Payment is due the first week of class for new students, one week before the first day of class for returning students. Prompt payment is appreciated!
There will be no classes on Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Memorial Day, or during the two weeks around Christmas and New Year's Day. We are open during all other school breaks and holidays throughout the school year. School and Corporate ClassesWe also teach fencing as part of school curricula for local K-12 schools, for physical education, history, or extracurricular activity, and as a corporate activity. If your school or company would like to start a fencing class (regular or one-time) taught at our facility, send us email to discuss scheduling and fees. |
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