Classes & Fees
Start
Build the foundations of your fencing in our Basics class. This course is open to fencers of all ages (10 years to adult), and is suitable for those with no prior experience in fencing.
New students are invited to join at the start of each session.
Students are grouped by size/age/etc. as appropriate for various activities within the class.
Students may attend multiple classes weekly for the same flat price. Specify class preference during registration.
This class is a "Beginners and Youth" level class.
Continue
Develop your game atop the foundation you built in our Basics class in our Senior Group Class.
Students aged 14+ (or 13 with coach approval), some prior experience, and coach permission (required) may may attend 1x to 3x classes weekly for the same flat price.
Private lessons are optional. Lessons are conducted outside of class time and additional fees apply.
Specify class and lesson preferences during registration.
This class is an "intermediate" level class.
Excel
We encourage fencers to compete! Competition is an integral aspect of the sport, and frames what and how we teach and learn fencing at Riverside.
Competitive Training -- for those who wish to pursue competition seriously. Work with coaches to design the right training program for you.
Your program will be a mix of:
Private lessons
Open Fencing
Classes
Competitions
Registration
Registration for the May-Jun 2025 session is now open!
Registration for classes closes: Wed Apr 23, 2025. The first day of the May-Jun 2025 session will be Mon Apr 28, 2025.
New students may start on Apr 28, Apr 30, or May 3.
Dues, Fees, and Discounts
Fees are charged per session (approximately 2 calendar months).
Total fees = Membership dues + Class fees + Private lesson fees - Discounts.
Membership Dues
$65.00 per session, excepting Summer sessions.
Waived for first-time registrants in the Basics Class
Not subject to discounting
Riverside members must also concurrently hold USA Fencing memberships (insurance requirement).
Class Fees
For all classes
Regular sessions: $230.00
Short sessions: $200.00
See below for discounts info
Session lengths
"Regular" sessions include at least 7 weeks. "Short" sessions include fewer than 7 weeks.
Private Lessons
$25.00 per lesson (~20 minutes each)
Not subject to discounts
Lessons are generally scheduled as regular weekly commitments (e.g. Mondays at 5:00 PM).
Discounts
Family discounts
If two or more members of the same household are simultaneously enrolled at Riverside, class fees for the first fencer will be applied at the regular rate. Additional fencers will receive discounted rates. The discount applies only to class fees.
Flexibility Fund discounts
Flexibility Fund discounts may be requested and applied in addition to family discounts. Please read more about this program here.