Prairie Fencing Club

 

January & February 2023 Evening Training Groups: Class Descriptions

U12 Learn to Fence (Beginner Kids Group)

For children new to fencing (under the age of 12, minimum age 7)

Wednesdays 6-7 pm at Sutherland Hall

Cost: $150 for 8-week session

Starts: January 4, 2023

No equipment purchase is necessary at this level

U17 Beginner Youth Group

For children and youth ages 12-17 years

Wednesdays 7-8 pm at Sutherland Hall

U17 fencers are welcome to stay after class for electric fencing until 9 pm

Cost: $150 for 8-week session

Starts: January 4, 2023

No equipment purchase is necessary at this level

Adult Beginner Group

For adults 18 years of age or older who are new to fencing

Adult Beginner Fencers can choose which evening they will fence:

· Mondays 7:15- 8:15 pm at the Saskatoon Field House or

· Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm at the Sutherland Hall or

· Fridays 7:00-8:00 pm at the Saskatoon Field House

Adult beginner fencers are welcome to stay for electric fencing until 9 pm

Start dates: Mondays- January 9, Wednesdays- January 4, Fridays- January 6

Cost: $150 (including PST) for 8-week session

U of S Student discount: $115 (including PST) for 8-week session

No equipment purchase is necessary at this level

Note: this class is mixed with the adults and teenagers of the Regular (Open) fencing class which runs concurrently 

Intermediate Fencing Group

Instructed class for youth and adults who have completed beginner fencing.

Mondays 7:15-8:15pm at the Saskatoon Field House

Or Fridays 7:00-8:00pm at the Saskatoon Field House

Intermediate fencers are welcome to stay for electric fencing until 9:15 pm

Cost: $150 for 8-week session

Friday start date: January 6; Monday start date: January 9

We request fencers purchase a glove at this level and begin acquiring other equipment items of their own

Open Fencing

For children, youth, and adults who have progressed beyond beginner and intermediate levels

Three training sessions per week: 

Mondays 7:15 -9:15 pm Saskatoon Field House

Wednesdays 7-9 pm at Sutherland Hall

Fridays 7-9 pm at the Saskatoon Field House

$100/month per athlete, or $20 per drop-in 

Discount for University of Saskatchewan students: $75/month, or $15 drop-in

We request fencers purchase a glove at this level and begin acquiring other equipment items of their own

B-League Fencers

Recreational electric fencing for experienced fencers

Wednesdays 8pm Sutherland Hall beginning January 4, 2023

$10 per drop-in (no instruction is offered in this program)

Wheelchair Fencing

Wheelchair or seated fencing

Fridays at 7-9 pm at the Field House

 Or Wednesdays at 2 pm at Sutherland Hall

For youth and adults interested in wheelchair fencing for recreation or competition. Minimum age 7 years old. 

The wheelchair fencing competion categories include youth and adults who have had a spinal cord injury (quadriplegic and paraplegic), lower leg amputation or who have cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities or injuries that require the use of a wheelchair or mobility aid.

Friday class runs concurrently with the Open Fencing class.

Cost: $150 for 8-week session

Starts: January 6, 2023

Club equipment is available for use for new fencers

Private Lessons with Coach John Brunning

Please contact the private lesson coordinator, Landon at prairiefencingclublessons@gmail.com for information and scheduling

 

January & February 2023 Daytime Training Groups: Class Descriptions

Homeschool Group

Ages 4-7 years

Daytime fencing for homeschooled children

Wednesdays at Sutherland Hall

3:00-3:30 pm: half hour lesson for ages 4-7 years

Dates: starting January 4, 2023

No equipment purchase is necessary at this level; foam swords used

Homeschool Group

Ages 8- 18 years

Daytime fencing for homeschooled children and youth

Wednesdays at Sutherland Hall

3:30-4:30 pm: hour lesson for ages 8-18 years

Dates: starting January 4, 2023

No equipment purchase is necessary at this level