Youth Fencing Classes: Try Before You Join
Prospective youth fencers ages 8-14 can attend a trial class as AFC's guest; at the trial class, new fencers will participate in warm-up games and drills with the other fencers, then will work with one of our coaches to learn some basic fencing skills that will prepare them to join in the ongoing class series.
Free-trial dates are typically offered at the start of the season (September) and at the start of the calendar year (January). We also schedule free trials directly with prospective fencers throughout the season. We do not do free trials for youth fencers during the summer (May-Aug)
COVID UPDATE, March 22, 2021: Due to COVID restrictions, space in our youth beginner classes is very limited. Youth Beginners may want to consider a summer camp as a good way to get started, until there is more space in our youth class. Older youth fencers (13 and up) can also try our 1:1 lesson program to get jump-started into an ongoing class.
COVID instructions for free-trial fencers:
During the COVID era, we have extra requirements and procedures in place for our free trial fencers:
If you missed one of our regularly-scheduled free trial sessions, click here to contact AFC to schedule a trial class.
Fencers should wear sweatpants (no shorts), a T shirt, and sport shoes to the class. Parents must remain on site for the class.
Free-trial dates are typically offered at the start of the season (September) and at the start of the calendar year (January). We also schedule free trials directly with prospective fencers throughout the season. We do not do free trials for youth fencers during the summer (May-Aug)
COVID UPDATE, March 22, 2021: Due to COVID restrictions, space in our youth beginner classes is very limited. Youth Beginners may want to consider a summer camp as a good way to get started, until there is more space in our youth class. Older youth fencers (13 and up) can also try our 1:1 lesson program to get jump-started into an ongoing class.
COVID instructions for free-trial fencers:
During the COVID era, we have extra requirements and procedures in place for our free trial fencers:
- An online COVID questionnaire must be completed by a parent or guardian for the fencer, at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled trial date. If you don't complete the form in time, your reservation for the trial class will be cancelled.
- Parents, please familiarize yourselves with AFC's COVID protocols for entering and leaving the gym.
If you missed one of our regularly-scheduled free trial sessions, click here to contact AFC to schedule a trial class.
Fencers should wear sweatpants (no shorts), a T shirt, and sport shoes to the class. Parents must remain on site for the class.