New classes begin in March & June!
Download and fill out the forms to take our classes! (PDF)
Participants should arrive as close to 6:00 PM as possible in order to dress, then stretch with the instructor.
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE INTRO TO FENCING (ages 13-22)
Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: March 25 – May 13
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $36 · Non-member cost: $72 · Instructor: Caleb Swerens
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: Dates coming soon
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $– · Non-member cost: $–
Instructor: Jaison Laker
No previous fencing experience needed, all fencing equipment provided. If possible, parents are asked to stay and help with dressing, keeping order, etc. After Week 3’s session, class participants who have joined the club are expected to remain until 8 p.m. in order to work with each other and more experienced members. SCFC members are also expected to purchase a “starter set” by the end of their first full trimester (four-month period), please speak to the club president if you need to make arrangements to use club equipment for a longer period of time.
Please fill out this form to preregister for class and/or join the club, and send with payment. Thanks!
ADULT INTRO TO FENCING (ages 18 and up)
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: March 23 – May 11
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $36 · Non-member cost: $72
Instructor: Jaison Laker
Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: Dates coming soon
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $– · Non-member cost: $–
Instructor: Steve Koehneke
No previous fencing experience needed; all fencing equipment provided. After Week 3’s session, class participants who have joined the club are expected to remain until 8 p.m. to work with each other and more experienced members. SCFC members are also expected to purchase a “starter set” by the end of their first full trimester (four-month period). Please speak to the club president if you need to make arrangements to use club equipment for a longer period of time.
Please fill out this form to preregister for class and/or join the club, and send with payment. Thanks!
KIDS INTRODUCTION TO FENCING (ages 8-13)
Offered through Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Dept, classes held at Franke Park
See www.fortwayneparks.org or the “Fun Times” for more information.
After completing Introduction to Fencing classes, students should sign up for…
EPEE / FOIL / SABRE BASICS (ages 8 and up)
Epee Basics
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: March 23 – May 11
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $30 · Non-member cost: $65
Epee Instructor: Seth Carter
Preregistered: None
Foil Basics
Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: March 25 – May 20, no class on April 1
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $30 · Non-member cost: $65
Foil Instructor: Steve Koehneke/Rebecca Schneider
Preregistered: Nancy F
Sabre Basics
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 PM: March 23 – May 11
Number of sessions: 8 · Member cost: $30 · Non-member cost: $65
Sabre Instructor: Caleb Swerens
Preregistered: None
Costs are slightly lower for Basics classes because, if possible, fencers should purchase a “starter set” (mask, glove, jacket, weapon) or other needed gear prior to start of class, but weapons and other equipment can be borrowed for a limited time as needed. Please speak to the instructor or the Armorer for tips on purchasing equipment.
Please fill out this form to preregister for class and/or join the club, and send with payment. Thanks!
Why become a member to take a class?
We strongly encourage all interested participants to sign up with the club, but we do not require it. If you do become a member, you get to come to practice two nights a week and take classes for less! You also get a club patch for your fencing uniform for free. Emergency use of equipment from the armory is available on a limited basis. The classes are tools to help you improve, but remember that you really learn to fence by fencing as much as possible, so sign up now!
What else should I know about classes?
Classes must have a minimum of four participants to proceed; the first class will be held regardless of preregistrations and may be cancelled after the first session if there are not enough students to continue as scheduled. Participants should make every effort to attend each class session and take part in the activities, please inform the Instructor if you will not be able to attend on a particular evening. See class descriptions for more details, let us know if you have any additional questions!
