‘En garde, prêts, allez!’
Looking to try something new? Often referred to as Physical Chess, fencing is a sport which requires skill, discipline, and athletic prowess to out-compete your opponent. Our experienced instructors, Derek, Karl and Kris, are excited to help others learn the footwork, bladework and rewards the Olympic sport of foil fencing has to offer. Participants ages 10-11 yrs. must register along with a registered parent or guardian. Please see class descriptions below for equipment and other requirements.
- Sessions:
- Spring I: April 8th - May 17th, 2024
- Summer I: June 10th - July 19th, 2024
- Cost: Member $58.50 | Community $99.50
Fencing I
Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30 p.m.
- This is a beginner-level class.
- Basic equipment is provided as part of the registration fee for a participant’s very first session. Equipment may be available on subsequent sessions, but priority is given to first-time participants.
- Participants ages 10-11 must register along with a registered parent or guardian.
- Class runs from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Depending on schedules, coaches may allow extra time after class for open bouting.
- Please wear comfortable workout gear, including long exercise pants and clean gym shoes. Shorts are not allowed.
- It is advised that participants bring a water bottle to class.
- Advancement to Fencing II will be evaluated by the coaches and based on the student’s proficiency and knowledge of the sport. Students are required to complete a minimum of two Fencing I sessions before they will be considered for advancement.
Fencing II
Fridays 6:00pm - 7:30 p.m.
- Instructor consent is required for all Fencing II participants. The goal of Fencing II is to prepare fencers for competitive fencing.
- Participants must provide their own complete set of equipment for this class; electric equipment is preferred but not required. Participants will not be able to use the scoring machines unless they have a complete set of electric equipment.
- Rigid chest protectors are required for female fencers per USFA rules. Groin protection for males is highly recommended.
- Participants ages 10-11 must register along with a registered parent or guardian.
- Class runs from 6:00pm-7:30pm, including 30 minutes of open bouting at the end of class.
Open Bouting
The 3rd Floor studio (wood floor) is reserved for open bouting practice every Friday evening from 7:00-7:30 p.m. Participants must bring their own fencing gear and be Y members, fencing program participants, or purchase a Y day pass ($5.25 youth/$10.50 adult/$21 family +tax).