Junior Fencing: Strategy & Endurance

Fencing develops good sportsmanship and self-discipline and is a wonderful sport for all ages and all athletic abilities. Fencing teaches athletes to enjoy winning and profit from defeat, while becoming physically fit and healthy. Junior fencers train to outwit their opponents using strategy technique, and physical endurance which teaches them to make complex decisions, to analyze problems, and to think fast. These ideals help young people reach their potential in many areas other than fencing. Junior fencers learn to compete independently as well as for a team.

Bay State Fencers is pleased to offer a series of age appropriate classes for Juniors 11 to 14 years old. Our program begins with Junior Fencing Basics, an eight-week comprehensive introduction to the sport. Our program continues with a series of ongoing classes in foil and epee. Followed by our competitive programs where fencing skills are honed. 

For fencers interested in competition we also offer a series of competitive programs.


Junior Fencing Basics: Ages 11 to 14

Fencing Basics is an eight-week comprehensive introduction to the Olympic sport of fencing. In this program students learn proper stance, basic footwork, blade work, and tactics. Exercises and games that strengthen the body and improve speed and mobility are an integral part of this program. Students are introduced to the rules, etiquette and formality of the sport. Fencing uniform and equipment are introduced and provided for the first two months.

  • Junior Fencing Basics: Eight Week Term*
    (60 minute classes) This program meets once per week
  • Prerequisite: NONE
  • What to wear: Sweatpants, sneakers and a loose t-shirt
  • What to bring: A full water bottle
  • Limited to: 12 students
  • Cost: $175 per Term* plus Annual $50 USFA Membership
    Uniforms and Equipment are provided for the duration of the     program
Junior Fencing Basics Sections:
JFB1 Ages 11 to 14 - Wed 4:00 to 5:00 pm
JFB2 Ages 11 to 14 - Sat 11:30 to 12:30 pm

Junior Fencing Programs: Epee and Foil - Ages 11 to 14

Bay State Fencers is pleased to offer a series of foil and epee programs for Juniors 11 to 14 years old. Our epee/foil programs are ongoing throughout the fencing season and enrollment is rolling. Juniors who have completed Fencing Basics are encouraged to continue training by joining a junior epee/foil program. Purchasing of personal fencing equipment is recommended after completion of Fencing Basics, (Fencing Mask, Under arm protector and Jacket are minimum requirements).

  • Junior Fencing Programs: Eight Week Term*
    (60 minute classes) This program meets twice per week
  • Prerequisite: Fencing Basics
  • What to wear: Sweatpants, sneakers and a loose t-shirt
  • What to bring: A full water bottle
  • Limited to: 12 students
  • Cost: $185 per Term* plus Annual $50 USFA Membership
    Equipment is provided for the duration of the program                              

Junior Fencing Program Sections:
JFP1 Ages 11 to 14 - Wed 4:00 to 5:00 pm

JFP3 Ages 11 to 14 - Sat 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

*Terms are eight weeks long and there are six terms per season.

   Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, & Jul/Aug

 

FREE - USFA Parent Guide to Fencing:
for Parents & Fencers

The USFA Parent Guide to Fencing is available FREE as a pdf file to download. (Adobe Acrobat required & available here.)

This 21 page guide was prepared by the Co-Chairs of USFA Parent Committee to provide clarity and current information. Their combined "fencing life" of over thirty years reflects an array of experiences in the sport. (See partial table of contents listing at right.)

This guide was created to help parents navigate the competitive aspects of fencing, whether local, regional or national and try to avoid pitfalls.

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 Bay State Fencers - 561 Windsor Street, Suite A 401 . Somerville, MA 02143 . 617-591-0101 . info@baystatefencers.com