Programs
All students participating in any of IFC programs must have the USFA membership. The membership needs to be renewed at the beginning of every season (August 1st).
No refund or rollover to a different term for missed classes, lessons and camps.
All IFC programs are comprised of partnered drills, footwork, and situational bouting. Each can accommodate all fencers—from novice to national and international competitors.
Weapons
All IFC programs are comprised of partnered drills, footwork, and situational bouting. Each can accommodate all fencers—from novice to national and international competitors.
Introduction to Fencing
This program was developed for children ages 6+ (not excluding adults) and includes 2 group classes per week. In this program, students receive instructions in the basic skills of fencing. IFC also offers introductory school vacation weeks and summer camps. Students are encouraged to add one private lessons a week at an additional charge and participate at International Fencing Club competitions.
USA Fencing membership is required ($10) http://www.usafencing.org. Classes are divided by age.
Intermediate Fencing
This program was developed for children ages 9+ (not excluding adults). In this program, students will develop skills in partnered drilling, footwork, and situational bouting. IFC also offers school vacation weeks and summer camps. Students are encouraged to add one private lessons a week at an additional charge. They also should participate at International Fencing Club and local competitions. This program includes coaching at local competitions.
New in 2021, the Access Membership is for a wide range of individuals within the fencing community. Access members can compete at all sanctioned local tournaments. In addition, you are eligible to vote in all USA Fencing division and national elections (see additional requirements), gain free admission to all USA Fencing National tournaments and receive a digital edition of American Fencing magazine.
Youth Competitive
This program was developed for children ages 10+ (not excluding adults). Youth Competitive students are encouraged to participate in this program as they progress and gain experience in the sport, in order to refine their fencing skills.
Students compete at local and regional competitions. However, they’ll compete in national competitions as they progress. This program includes coaching at local competitions. Additional fee will be added for regional and national youth circuit competitions. Once students reach this level, one or two private lessons a week are recommended at an additional charge.
USA Fencing competitive membership is required $85 from August 1st to July 31st. http://www.usafencing.org.
Junior Competitive
Our Elite Program is designed for students who want too or who are already competing regionally, nationally and internationally competitions. We’ve designed our programs to be fully inclusive of the various activities required to produce competitive fencers, including tournament coaching and the flexibility of weekly classes to encourage training and success at competitions.
Students must attend a minimum of 3 classes per week and take one or two extra private lessons a week at an additional charge.
USA Fencing competitive membership is required $85 from August 1st to July 31st. http://www.usafencing.org.
The Program Includes:
- Up to 4 classes a week
- One or two private lessons of 25 minutes a week 8 or 16 per term depending on your group
- Tournament coaching at local competitions. (Not regional, national and international tournaments)
Key Terms of Service:
- Members will book your recurring private lessons times with the office at the start of your term.
- There is a 24-Hour Private Lesson Cancellation Policy.
- It is members’ responsibility to cancel lessons in case of inability to attend.
- Lessons and classes will expire within 7 days day it was schedule. It is your responsibility to book make-up lessons in case of club closures for holidays (or other reasons).
- It is members’ responsibility to book Make-Up Lessons for any “Early Canceled” lessons.
- Inform the office staff or coach upon arrival that you would like an extra lesson if a coach is available that day.
Programs August 2nd, 2021admin
