Youth Foil Classes
Introduction Class
Fencing is a physically and mentally demanding sport that improves speed, agility, and reflexes. Join us to learn the basic techniques and tactics, how to apply problem solving skills under pressure and to show respect to your opponent regardless of the result. Use your mind and body to overcome your adversary. Equipment is provided
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Monthly Pricing:
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$110
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Schedule:
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Sundays 9:45-10:45a
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Beginners
This program is for fencers who have completed an introduction course or have some prior fencing experience. This program meets for 60 minutes 1-2x a week. Classes will include games for physical development, improvement of essential footwork/bladework, introduction to more advanced tactics, blade techniques, drilling and bouting. Fencers will be introduced to electronic scoring using the same system seen at the Olympics.
Students may schedule private lessons at this time to accelerate their development and to prepare them for intermediate or competitive classes.
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Monthly Pricing:
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​Level 1 (60 mins) - $110, $165
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Level 2 (90 mins) - $145, $195
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Schedule:
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Level 1 Tuesdays : 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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Level 2
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Tuesday: 6pm - 7:30pm
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Saturday: 10:15am - 11:45am
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Intermediate
Program is for fencers who graduated from the beginning program or teenage fencers who have completed an introductory course. These classes meet for 90mins 1-2x per week. Classes will emphasize more advanced bouting tactics, improvement of technique and will focus on drilling and bouting with electrical equipment. Fencers will continue to learn the rules of the sport while including games for physical development and team building.
Fencers will have the opportunity to compete at selected local and regional competitions and may also schedule private lessons and/or attend open bouting sessions once they have demonstrated a good understanding of basic tactics and right of way to the coaching staff.
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Monthly Pricing:
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$145 1x a week
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$195 2x a week
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Thursdays 6pm-7:30pm
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Saturdays 12pm-1:30pm (under 13yo)
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Saturdays 1:45pm-3:15pm (13+yo)
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Pre Competetive
This program is for fencers who have graduated from the intermediate program, are interested in transitioning to the advanced/competitive program and fence in outside competitions. These classes meet for 90mins 2x per week. Classes emphasize more advanced bouting tactics, improvement of technique with a focus on electric bouting. Fencers will continue to learn the rules of the sport while including games for physical development and team building.Fencers will have the opportunity to compete at select local and regional competitions
Monthly Pricing: $195
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Schedule:
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Mon 6pm-7:30pm
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Sat 12:15pm-2pm
Advanced/Competetive
This is our youth competitive program which emphasizes preparation for regional and national level fencing competitions. Students will further improve their footwork and blade work and will expand their knowledge of tactics and techniques. This will allow the fencers to master the skills that they have learned in their previous programs and transfer them to competitive bouting. This program consists of 3-4x classes and a minimum of 1 private lesson a week. ​
Monthly Pricing: $265
Competitive B Schedule:
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Monday 5:45pm-7:45pm
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Tuesday 5:45pm-7:45pm
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Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm (Men's Foil)
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Friday 6:30pm-8pm (Women's Foil)
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Saturday 12:45pm-2:45pm
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Competitive A Schedule:
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Monday 6:45pm-8:45pm
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Tuesday 6:45pm-8:45pm
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Saturday 1:45pm-3:45pm
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Sunday 12:45pm-2:45pm
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Travel Team Practice:
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Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
This class is by Head Coach invitation only.
Private Foil Lesson
These are 20-30 minute one on one sessions scheduled with one of our USFCA certified coaches. They are helpful to fencers at any level, but mandatory for any fencer looking to compete regionally and nationally.
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Pricing:
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$45-$55 (varies by coach). Contact us for details
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Lessons are discounted by $15 if enrolled in a group class
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Schedule:
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Scheduled around coach/student availability
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