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GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION
GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION
Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. There are two classes each day, which are about an hour each. They are the “Early Class” and the “Late Class”.
We do reserve the right to limit class sizes for your safety and coaching availability.
Because we are in the Maritimes, we may have to reschedule classes because of hurricanes, power outages, space changes, and coaching availability.
All fencers must have a valid CFF Membership (CFF#) to fence in Nova Scotia. If the fencer cannot provide the required information, they will not be able use any weapons until they can provide the necessary information. However, they may participate in any other facets of the sport available. We do accept other valid Provincial memberships and other recognized FIE memberships.
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Remember your annual CFF membership expires on July 31st of each year.
Beginner Programs
Beginner Programs
Our Beginner Programs are for one (1) term only. The classes are held on Mondays only.
The program consists of 10 classes. Each class has a different “theme” to give each student to experience all of the basic fencing skills and aspects of fencing and to decide if they want to continue with the sport.
After you register online, There will be a gear night before classes start that we strongly encourage you to attend where you will be outfitted with a glove, mask, and jacket that will be stored at the club in a bag with your name on it.
You only need to show up with athletic pants (no shorts, no open pockets, no rips/tears), grippy indoor shoes (street shoes are not appropriate for safety reasons), a t-shirt, a water bottle and we provide the rest!
We do reserve the right to limit class sizes for your safety and coaching availability. We will be taking attendance, which will allow us to keep track of the class size and allow other people to join our beginner classes sooner.
Your online registration will come with an automated notice confirming you have registered, followed by either a confirmation or waitlisted email, as we have a limited number of seats available.
Youth Beginner
Youth Beginner
These classes are for students aged 12-17. The classes start promptly at 6:30 pm. (Doors open at 6:15 pm.)
Adult Beginner
Adult Beginner
These classes are for students 18 and up. We know that sometimes it's hard to join a sport just because all the beginners are little kids. Well, here we run small classes for adults to learn about fencing. We find that adults learn faster and are more attentive. The classes start promptly at 7:45 pm.
U10 Minis! - *Suspended due to a coaching shortage*
U10 Minis! - *Suspended due to a coaching shortage*
This is a unique program for young people aged 6-12.
Minis learn the basics of our sport, in a fun way. They use smaller-sized weapons and protective equipment. Class sizes are kept to a smaller size to provide greater safety for our younger members. But, don't be fooled by their size, these are real fencers in training!
Beginner Tournament
Beginner Tournament
At the end of each season, the Enguardians Fencing Club will host a free non-electric foil tournament. It is a friendly event to see how much you have learned. Parents/guardians and family are always welcome.
No flash pictures please.
Recreational & Competitive Programs
Recreational & Competitive Programs
These programs are to all ages, but not for the uninitiated!
You are expected to have all your equipment for the level that you need for your current level..
Many athletes in these programs are active competitors and cover a wide range of ages. Whether you are recreational or a competitive fencer, your focus is on becoming a better fencer. Practice is important in developing and maintaining your fencing skills. It enhances your reflexes and muscle memory to make your movement and balance skills. Bouting is important to test your fencing skills.
All athletes are expected to warm up upon arrival and start footwork drills.
Novice Program ( Early Class )
Novice Program ( Early Class )
If you were a beginner fencer last term, you are now a Novice fencer. If you have fenced before and you want to brush up your skills, the Novice program may be right for you. But we will need to ensure that your fencing skills are up to par before you move to the next level.
Your online registration will come with an automated notice confirming you have registered, followed by either a confirmation or waitlisted email, as we have a limited number of seats available.
Classes will consist of warm-ups, footwork, structured lessons and bouting/sparring. The Novice Program has a smaller class size, you will be given more attention from the coaches.
In terms of equipment, if you haven’t been able to purchase your own equipment yet, you may take advantage of the remaining equipment in our club armoury - for a cost.
Weapons are always available for free.
Open Program ( Late Class )
Open Program ( Late Class )
The Late Classes are for our intermediate and more experienced fencers.
Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Remember the more classes you take the better your skills will be. And it takes a long time to get really good.
Classes will consist of structured lessons and will lead into our competitive bouting session. The format of these classes starts with footwork, then, bladework and finally with bouting/sparring. (Excluding focus drills and other surprises.)
They may also take some lessons from our coaches and advanced fencers.
All athletes are expected to warm up upon arrival and start footwork drills.
NOTE:
If your are in this class it is expected you have your own gear.
Competitive Bouting
Competitive Bouting
This is included with your registration in the Open Program. There are no formal classes. All weapons are in play and fencers usually just challenge each other for fun and exercise. And they will sometimes make use of the electrical scoring equipment. (Setup and teardown is not included.)
It is also offered as a drop-in for experienced fencers who may not wish or have time to attend regular classes. Visitors must have their own equipment. Our armoury is not available.
Non-club members are always welcome and can come in for FREE but must have proof of a CURRENT CFF Membership (or other valid passport from another jurisdiction).
Training Schedule
Training Schedule
Mondays:
Mondays:
6:15 pm: Doors Open
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Youth Beginner
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm: Adult Beginner
Tuesdays/Thursdays:
Tuesdays/Thursdays:
6:15pm: Doors Open / Warm-up
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Novice
7:45pm - 9:00pm: Open Intermediate/Advanced
9:00pm - 9:45pm: Competitive Bouting
Rates
Rates
Beginner Programs
Our payment rates are based on a 10-week term. If a class is cancelled due to coach/venue conflict (or due to a holiday) it will be made up at the end of the term or another option offered in its place.
Our beginner programs are designed to introduce our students to the sport of fencing. There is no second term. If the fencer returns, they become a Novice athlete.
● One Term: $200
Novice and Open Programs
Our payment rates are based on a 12-week term. If a class is cancelled due to coach/venue conflict (or due to a holiday) it will be made up at the end of the term or another option offered in its place.
One night/week:
● One Term: $225
● Two Terms: $400
Two nights/week:
● One Term: $400
● Two Terms: $750
NOTE:
If the fencer wants to advance their skills, they should consider coming on two nights/week.
Discount options also available for multiple athletes in a single family.
NOTE:
These rates do not include the cost of the Canadian Fencing Federation membership fees for Nova Scotia. All athletes Novice and Open are required to have a Provincial membership and Minis and Beginners are required to have an Associate Membership.
Every paid member will have to print out their own membership card, which service is available at the bottom right corner of the CFF application page.
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