Classes & More
We are restructuring our classes for the 2024-2025 season. We are excited about the changes, and hope you will be, also!
Introduction to Fencing Course
Our FINAL Introduction to Fencing course will be offered in August 2024. The introduction to fencing course will be replaced with a new "Basics" class starting in September 2024.
Introduction to Fencing course information:
Register here. Registration is currently open (closes Aug 3, 2024).
Eligibility:
Adults (age 18+ as of Aug 5, 2024) who identify as women or non-binary.
All participants must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19.
Schedule:
Tue, Wed, & Thu, 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM daily
Aug 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15, 2024
Participants are expected to attend all six meetings
Fee: $195.00 per person
Restructuring Classes in 2024-2025
Starting in September 2024, the new Basics class will replace the Introduction to Fencing course and the Fundamentals class. It will meet twice weekly, and will be offered every session. This affords greater flexibility for participants. Additionally, we will host several free open houses scheduled shortly before the start of each session of Basics classes.
We are excited to be able to offer more opportunities for you to start fencing, and for us to make new friends!
Start here!
New to the sport? Attend an open house to learn a bit about the sport and us, and then sign up for our Basics class. Both of these options are appropriate for new fencers ages 10 years and older.
Open Houses -- FREE! Learn a bit about fencing, then sign up for our Basics class.
Basics class -- Our newly revamped introductory-level course. Appropriate for new fencers ages 10 years to adult.
Learn more about our open houses and Basics class.
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Continue learning
After successful completion of the Basics curriculum, fencers will be invited to continue learning the sport in our Group Classes.
Group classes -- Structured classes that include formal instruction, peer-to-peer work, and practice fencing. We offer youth and senior age classes. Learn more.
Structured class instruction is wonderful, but reinforcement and discovery also take place during unstructured play.
Open Fencing -- Unstructured time for self-directed fencing. Recommended for those who have completed the Basics class or have equivalent (or more) experience. Learn more.
Competitive Training
We encourage fencers to compete! While competing is not a requirement, competition is an integral aspect of the sport, and frames what and how we teach and learn fencing at Riverside.
Competitive Team -- for those who wish to pursue competition seriously. Coach invitation required. Learn more.