Classes & Fees
Start
The emphasis in our Basics class is ensuring that fencers have the foundations to continue learning at Riverside. This course is open to fencers of all ages (10 years to adult), and is suitable for those with no prior experience in fencing. Students are grouped by size/age/etc. as appropriate for various activities within the class.
New students start within the first two weeks of a new session only.
Students may attend 1x or more classes weekly for the same flat price. Specify class preference during registration.
Nov-Dec 2024 session
Registration is now closed.
Jan-Feb 2025 session
Registration will open early December.
Continue
Upon successful completion of the Basics curriculum, fencers are invited to continue in our Group Classes.
Some prior experience and coach permission required for participation. Youth (ages 10 to 14) and Senior (ages 15 to adult) group classes are offered. Students aged 13-14 may attend senior classes with coach permission.
Students may attend 1x or more weekly classes for the same flat price.
Private lessons are also available. Lessons are conducted outside of class time and additional fees apply.
Specify class and lesson preferences during registration.
Nov-Dec 2024 session
Registration is now closed.
Jan-Feb 2025 session
Registration will open early December.
Excel
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.
Private lessons required. See other Team expectations and requirements.
Specify class and lesson preferences during registration.
Nov-Dec 2024 session
Registration is now closed.
Jan-Feb 2025 session
Registration will open early December.
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
Other than Nov-Dec Session
These rates apply to all sessions except the Nov-Dec sessions.
Basics Class and Group Classes
Regular rate: $230.00
Family discount rate: $115.00
Competitive Team. Rates include 1x weekly private lessons.
Regular rate: $405.00
Family discount rate: $290.00
Class Fees
Nov-Dec session only
Nov-Dec sessions are shortened by the holidays, so fees are reduced.
Basics Class and Group Classes
Regular rate: $200.00
Family discount rate: $100.00
Competitive Team. Rates include 1x weekly private lessons.
Regular rate: $350.00
Family discount rate: $250.00
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 (highest cost) 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.