Competitive Programs: Techniques & Tactics
Bay State Fencers Competitive Programs are for pre-teen and teenage Foil, Epee and Sabre fencers interested in competing on a local, regional, national or international level. These programs meet throughout the fencing season, from September to July. Technique and tactical experience are expanded and conditioning is increased. Fencers learn to outwit their opponents using techniques, tactics and physical endurance.
Being part of a fencing team and developing a coach-athlete relationship helps fencers develop self-respect, respect for their teammates and opponents, and respect for their coach. Supervised bouting with personal instruction is the cornerstone of these programs.
Bay State Fencers is pleased to offer the following competitive training programs.
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Pre-Competitive: Ages 9 to 12
Youth Competitive: Ages 10 to 14
Competitive: Ages 10 to 17
Pre-Season Training Clinic: 10+
Pre-Competitive Program: Ages 9 to 12 
Bay State Fencers Pre-Competitive Program is an introduction to competitive training for our youngest fencers. This program meets twice per week and includes conditioning, fencing drills, footwork, blade work, target drills, group instruction during class and supervised bouting.
Students are required to schedule at least one private lesson per week with their lesson coach.
Required Uniform and Equipment: Protective Fencing Gear List
Type of Program: By Invitation Only
Duration: Two 90-min classes per week/8 week term - TERM SCHEDULE
COST: $215 per term - Register Below
Please Note: Bay State Fencers Club Membership is included in the cost of this program
PLUS: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing Online
CLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Youth Competitive Program: Ages 10 to 14
Bay State Fencers Youth Competitive Program is an ongoing training program for fencers who are interested in competing or are already competing in local, regional and national competitions. This program meets three times per week for a total of 4.5 hours per week and includes conditioning, fencing drills, footwork, blade work, target drills, group instruction during class and supervised bouting.
Fencers learn to outwit their opponents using techniques, tactics and physical endurance. Being part of a fencing team and developing a coach-athlete relationship help fencers develop self-respect, respect for their teammates and opponents, and respect for their coach.
Students are required to schedule at least one private lesson per week with their lesson coach.
Required Uniform and Equipment: Protective Fencing Gear List
Type of Program: By Invitation Only
Duration: Two 90-min classes per week/8 week term PLUS Sunday Bouting - TERM SCHEDULE
COST: $265 per term - Register Below
PLUS: $250 Annual Bay State Fencers Club Membership Due Upon Enrollment - Register Below
PLUS: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing Online
CLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Competitive Program: Ages 10 to 17
Bay State Fencers Competitive Program meets up to five times per week depending on a fencer's competition schedule and the training requirements of each fencers' coach. This program includes conditioning, fencing drills, footwork, blade work, target drills, group instruction during class and supervised bouting.
Bay State Fencers Competitive Programs are for pre-teen and teenage Foil, Epee and Sabre fencers interested in competing on a local, regional, national or international level. These programs meet throughout the fencing season, from September to July and fencers travel locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as experience requires.
Students are required to schedule at least two private lessons per week with their lesson coach.
Required Uniform and Equipment: Protective Fencing Gear List
Type of Program: By Invitation Only
Duration: 2-hour classes/2 to 3 per week/8 week term PLUS Sunday Bouting - TERM SCHEDULE
COST: $345 per term - Register Below
PLUS: $ 300 Annual Bay State Fencers Club Membership Due Upon Enrollment - Register Below
PLUS: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - USFA Online
CLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
2012 Pre-Season Training Clinics: Ages 10+
***If you are interested in the 2012 Pre-Season Training Clinics***
Please Contact the Director
Bay State Fencers pre-season Fencing Clinics are five-day intensives designed to develop and expand the competitive fencer’s fencing skills. These clinics are great for intermediate to advanced competitive fencers. During these clinics students perfect 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 these clinics.
What will I receive?
- Daily individual lesson with one of our coaches
- Daily small group instruction in footwork, conditioning and blade work
- Focused group work on technique and tactics
- Tournament at the conclusion of training
For more information please Contact the Director