Classes:
We periodically hold 5 session beginners classes; the cost is $40 for the classes and includes the cost of a fencing glove. Fencers will also need to become members of the USFA and purchase at minimum a non-competitive membership ($10) or higher by the second class.
2017 Class Schedule:
Dates:
Time: 6-8PM
Location: NHCBC
(North Hills Community Baptist Church)
7801 Thompson Run Rd,.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Must be age 11 or older.
First Practice:
The beginner's class is $40 total, this includes the cost of the class and a fencing glove. The United States Fencing Association (USFA) requires all students to be insured; there is a single day, free USFA trial membership form which will need to be filled out the day of your first practice. All paperwork will be available at the first practice.
Due at the beginning of the second practice:
Proof of USFA membership registration (Basic membership is $10).
Clothing and equipment requirements:
Fencers should wear loose jeans/sweatpants, t-shirts, and tennis shoes. No shorts are permitted at practices.
The club maintains all basic fencing gear (except for men’s athletic protectors). Fencers will be expected to have their own fencing glove which can be ordered through the club or separately from a fencing equipment vendor.
Men will be required to have their own athletic cups when we start using the foils (3rd class and beyond) The club has chest protectors for women (required protective equipment) that fit into pockets in the fencing jackets; these can be ordered from any fencing equipment company if the fencer would like to have their own.