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 1x to 3x 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 Team -- for those who wish to pursue competition seriously. Coach invitation required.
Private lessons are required. Class fees include 1x weekly lesson; additional lessons (for additional fees) are available.
See additional Team expectations and requirements.
This is an "advanced" level class.
Registration
Registration for the Jan-Feb 2025 session will open Dec 2, 2024!
Registration closes Dec 27, 2024.
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.