Learn About Our Programs & Membership
SFC Membership and Benefits
SFC membership is offered on an annual basis. Members enjoy exclusive access to our state-of-the-art club facilities seven days a week for open fencing, discounts on monthly packages and on group and private lessons, open bouting- no floor fee, family membership discounts, college alumni membership discounts and camp discounts.
SFC’s annual membership begins on August 1st and ends on July 31st, to coincide with the USA fencing season. Members are required to sign a liability waiver and agree to SFC’s Code of Conduct.
SFC members who wish to participate in club programs and regional and national competitions must also be active members of USA Fencing, at the competitive or non -competitive level. Apply to USA Fencing here.
Please use this link to complete membership registration and program sign-up for 2023-2024.
PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
STARTER PACKAGE
This is an excellent opportunity for our beginner fencers to immerse themselves in fencing at a discounted rate. Continue your experience in fencing with 6 lessons that can be put towards private and group lessons to your discretion.
Starter Package is $350 for 6 total lessons which could be split between private and group lessons.
To register and purchase the starter package please follow this link.
YOUTH AND BEGINNER PROGRAM
Picking up a foil and setting foot on the strip for the first time? Our Youth and Beginner Program offers a wonderful introduction to the sport of fencing, with instruction that covers basic fundamentals such as footwork, handwork, distance control, and simple tactics and techniques.
A combination of group classes and private lessons is recommended for youth and beginner fencers so they can develop the physical and social skills required by the sport and so coaches can tailor their instruction to the age and maturity of the students.
Youth and Beginner group classes: Classes are one hour; all equipment is provided.
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
Going beyond the basics, our Intermediate Program is for students who are familiar with saber fencing and have mastered basic blade work and footwork skills. Intermediate instruction focuses on more advanced fencing techniques and prepares students for competitive fencing at the regional and national level.
Intermediate group classes: Classes are 1.5 hours; fencers must bring their own electric equipment.
ELITE PROGRAM
Ready to achieve the highest level of proficiency as a fencer?
Our Elite Program is designed for competitive fencers who want to
excel at the sport and maximize their skills. Elite Program participants
are required to compete at the national and international level.
Elite Program offers an intense training environment, with a focus on
challenging students at every step to perfect their skills and acquire
the experience necessary for sustained competitive success.
Instruction includes guided warm-up and conditioning, footwork,
monitored technical and tactical fencing drills, situational bouting,
and open fencing.The Elite Program is divided into two groups:
Group I: Elite fencers with a rating of A – C
Group Il (Youth Elite): Competitive youth fencers in age groups Y10, Y12 and Y14Elite group classes: Classes are two hours; fencers must bring their
own electric equipment.
PROGRAM OPTIONS, RATE AND PACKAGES
SFC programs are based on age and skill levels and offer several options for private lessons and group classes.
The monthly packages have unlimited group classes with options for 1 through 4 private lessons per week.
The monthly packages are only available to SFC Members.Private lessons and group classes can be purchased individually or as a package of 10.
Please use this link to complete membership registration and program sign-up for 2023-2024.
PRIVATE LESSONS AND GROUP CLASSES
SINGLE PRIVATE LESSON • $60
SINGLE PRIVATE LESSON (NON-MEMBER) • $75
GROUP CLASS • $55
GROUP CLASS (NON-MEMBER) • $65
10 PACK PRIVATE LESSON • $600
10 PACK PRIVATE LESSON (NON-MEMBER) • $750
10 PACK GROUP CLASS • $550
10 PACK GROUP CLASS (NON-MEMBER) • $650
SFC MEMBERS ONLY MONTHLY PACKAGES
MONTHLY PACKAGE OF 1 PRIVATE LESSON/WK AND UNLIMITED GROUP CLASSES • $700
MONTHLY PACKAGE OF 2 PRIVATE LESSONS/WK AND UNLIMITED GROUP CLASSES • $900
MONTHLY PACKAGE OF 3 PRIVATE LESSONS/WK AND UNLIMITED GROUP CLASSES • $1,100
MONTHLY PACKAGE OF 4 PRIVATE LESSONS/WK AND UNLIMITED GROUP CLASSES • $1,300
STRIP LESSONS
In group strip lessons, instruction is geared toward competitive elite fencers and focuses on the development of specific fencing moves and techniques. The coach will demonstrate the moves and then each fencer will have the opportunity to practice execution on their own as well in pairs, with feedback provided by the coach. Classes are one hour and tailored for small groups of four to six fencers. $75/hr per fencer.
Fencing Camps
Brush up on your skills before a big tournament and take advantage of school holidays and breaks with SFC fencing camps. These intensive camps feature instruction from multiple coaches focused on refreshing and improving your fencing skills. Each day of the camp is focused on specific skills and conditioning. Beginner, advanced, and mixed-level camp options are available. Beginner camps cover the basics of fencing and include friendly conditioning games, drills, and bouting. Intermediate camps build and expand on the basics, covering advanced techniques, tactics, and drills. For camps schedule and detailed information visit Camps and Tournaments.
