Fencing Classes: Youth, Advanced, and Adult

Ongoing Beginner Fencing Lessons for Kids Ages 8 - 12

Learn to fence, have fun and meet new friends! Penta's beginner fencing classes teach boys and girls the fundamentals of fencing, strategy, and safety. In addition to learning how to fence, your child will receive a terrific workout as all lessons include strength and conditioning. Plus, he or she will meet new friends and have a lot of fun!

Penta offers five beginner sessions through the season -- see dates below. Cost is $200 per session per child (either Friday night or Saturday morning). All equipment and uniforms are provided. Come join the fun -- contact us to learn more.

Session 3

January 6 - February 17 (Fridays)

January 7 - February 18 (Saturdays)

Session 4

March 2 - April 13 (Fridays)

March 3 - April 14 (Saturdays)

Session 5

May 4 - June 8 (Fridays)

May 5 - June 9 (Saturdays)

2011-2012 Schedule and Rates

The following chart gives our schedule of classes for the current athletic season. Rates for club membership and classes are given in the second chart.

Please go to the Forms page to download a copy of the Club Policies.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9:00-10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:15						Kids/Youth Beginners
12:15 - 1:30						Adult Beginner
1:30 - 4:00						Open Fencing / Lessons
4:00 - 5:30					Youth Beginner (4:30 - 5:45)
5:30 - 7:00	Intermediate Youth Ages 8 - 14	Cadet	Intermediate Youth Ages 8 - 14	Cadet
7:00 - 8:00	Advanced	Advanced	Adult Intermediate (7:00 - 8:30)	Advanced	Adults (6:15 - 7:30)
8:00 - 10:00	Open Fencing / Lessons	Open Fencing / Lessons	Open Fencing / Lessons	Open Fencing / Lessons

Youth: 8 to 12 years old
Intermediate: 10 to 14 years old
Cadet: 13 to 16 years old
Advanced: Determined by experience

Penta Fencing Club 2011-2012 Rates

Penta Fencing Club now accepts credit cards. We urge parents of fencers and adult fencers to sign up for monthly automatic charges to credit cards and will help you arrange this. We hope that this makes the payment process easier and more predictable. Thank you.

	Membership Required	Classes	Open Fencing	Tournament Coaching	Individual Equipment Required	USFA Membership Required	Cost
Beginner	No	1x per week	None	None	No	No	$200 per 7-week term
Intermediate	Yes	2x per week	Yes	Yes	All	Yes	Annual* Membership + $225/month
Cadet	Yes	2x per week	Yes	Yes	All	Yes	Annual* Membership + $225/month
Advanced	Yes	Minimum 3x per week	Yes	Yes	All	Yes	Annual** Membership + $300/month
Annual Membership	N/A	See above	See above	See above	See above	See above	$300 indvl $500 family***
Floor Fees	No	N/A	Required for non- members	N/A	N/A	N/A	$15/day
Individual Lessons	No	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	No	$30 members only
Local Tournaments (30 miles radius)	Yes	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	Yes	Included in club membership
Regional & National Tournament Coaching	Yes	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	Yes	$50/day plus shared travel expenses (see PFC policies)

*** Memberships are available for students participating in the Penta Fencing Club Classes/Program.